Lorraine Closs

Lorraine Closs

Social Worker

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  • About me

    Professor/Researcher/Social Innovator

  • Education

    • McMaster University

      1984 - 1988
      Combined honours B.A/B.S.W English Literature and Social Work
    • University of Toronto

      1991 - 1992
      Masters of Social Work Social Work
  • Experience

    • Durham Region Children's Aid Society

      Apr 1989 - Jun 1992
      Social Worker
    • Oshawa Community Health Centre South Oshawa

      Jun 1992 - Jun 1995
      Social Worker/ Therapist
    • Appleseed Counselling Community Mental Health

      May 1995 - May 1997
      Social Worker Therapist
    • Henry Ford Health System

      May 1998 - May 1999
      Social Worker/Therapist
    • Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Social Worker
    • Algonquin College

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Part time Professor
    • Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services

      Aug 2005 - Jul 2012
      Director of Service
    • Regional Municipality of Durham

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
      Area Manager

      Area manager in Family Services Division

    • Durham College

      Aug 2013 - now
      Professor

      Professor and researcher. Durham College Researcher Award of Excellence 2019 and 2023.

    • Lorraine Closs Counselling and Consulting

      Apr 2016 - now
      Social Worker and Psychotherapist

      Individual, couple and family counselling practice For an appointment email: Lorraine@lclosscounselling.com

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Management and Leadership Certificate

      Wilfred Laurier University
    • Registered Social Worker

      Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
    • College Teaching Certificate

      Durham College
      May 2017