Mark Baigent

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    M.C., C.C.C., RCT-C, Counselling Therapist Candidate

  • Education

    • Gonzaga University

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Counselling Counseling Psychology
    • University of Calgary

      2011 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Minor in Psychology

      Pitcher for the DINOS Baseball Team 2011-2013 (2 seasons), Community Advisor for the 2012/2013 academic year.

    • Iowa State University

      2015 - 2015

      Participant in the National Student Exchange to Iowa State University for one semester in my senior year to complete new Biology and genetics courses, as well as acquire counseling skills in a course that is not offered at the University of Calgary.

  • Experience

    • University of Calgary

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

      • Oversaw the Guest Services staff during public hours and major events, to ensure the efficient operation of the Olympic Oval when full-time staff were not present. • Processed registrations and payments from various user groups including the public, international speed-skating teams, Olympians, and varsity athletes while providing world-class customer service. • Ensured all customers participating in public skating/running were adhering to Olympic Oval rules and standards. • Identified rare genetic variations and conducted experiments using a variety of diagnostic methods.• Collaborated with medical professionals to support patients. • Created a safe and educational environment in Residence.• Organized events for a diverse student population. • Acted as a trusted advisor for upper-year students on both academic and non-academic issues.• Coordinated events and advertising for student wellness and awareness.• Responded to emergency situations regarding students’ well-being.

      • Evening Supervisor

        Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
      • Guest Services Front Office

        Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
      • Guest Services - Ice Patrol

        Sept 2013 - Mar 2014
      • Undergraduate Student Genetics Researcher

        May 2013 - Sept 2013
      • Community Advisor

        Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
    • SAIT Polytechnic

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Technical and Recreation Administrator

      • Planned, organized, and executed detailed recreation activities for as many as 160 SAIT Summer Campers at a time.

    • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

      Oct 2014 - Apr 2020

      • Modified and implemented career planning and exploration activities for youth (Grades 8-12). • Supervised, as part of a small team, over 60 staff and up to 5,000 summer campers each year. • Assisted in the development and/or implementation of: SAIT Summer Camps, The Career Exploration Centre, The Turning Points program, Dual Credit high school programs, and various community engagement and school partnership programs • Aided the development of summer camps in various educational fields for over 3,000 youth.• Created and Maintained a Microsoft Access database

      • Facilitator

        Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
      • Youth Programs Data Coordinator

        Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
      • Data Officer - SAIT Summer Camps

        Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
    • Children's Grief Centre

      Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
      Counselling Practicum Student

      • Completed intake assessments for grieving families.• Supported clients of all ages (5-70+) through individual, family, and group counselling.

    • Catholic Family Service, Calgary

      Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
      Fathers Moving Forward Coordinator

      • Louise Dean Centre is a Jr & Sr high school for pregnant and parenting teen moms.• Provided individual, group, couple, and family counselling to young fathers ages 15-26. • Member of the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective’s “Men and Boys Addressing Structural Violence” group.

    • Seagram & Associates

      Apr 2022 - now
      Counselling Therapist

      • Private Practice Counselling support for individuals, couples, and families.

    • Landing Strong - Finding Growth Together Following Trauma

      Apr 2022 - now
      Counselling Therapist

      • Providing counselling support / facilitation of therapeutic groups for veterans & first responders with Operational Stress Injuries.• Development of Child, Family, and Youth programs

    • Acadia University

      Jul 2023 - now
      Sessional Instructor

      Provided instruction and course development (syllabus, learning tasks, lecture material) for the following courses:Couples & Family Therapy (Summer 2023 & Summer 2024)Counselling Across the Lifespan (Spring 2024 & Summer 2024)

    • First-Person Counselling Therapy @ Valley Inner Space

      Nov 2024 - now
      Counselling Therapist

      I am moving my counselling practice (First-Person Counselling Therapy) to work independently alongside other clinicians at Valley Inner Space in Coldbrook, NS. I will be accepting new clients (primarily couples and families) in January 2025 at this new location.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Standard First Aid, CPR Level C - AED

      Titan Health & Safety
      Jun 2019
    • Certified Telehealth Professional Level 1

      Telebehavioral Health Institute, Inc.
      May 2020
    • Canadian Certified Counsellor

      Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
      Oct 2020
    • Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)

      Centre for Suicide Prevention
      Mar 2019
    • Brain Story Certification

      Palix Foundation Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
      Jul 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Baigent
      Summer Student Symposium 2013 Participant The Alberta Children's Hospital & University of Calgary Aug 2013 For participating in the Summer Student Symposium composed of genetics researchers in various fields in the Alberta Children's Hospital for the summer of 2013.
    • Awarded to Mark Baigent
      Community Advisor/Student Representative Teamwork Award University of Calgary Residence Services Apr 2013 Recognizing those that showcased the relationship between the Residence Education Team and the Residence Students Association.
    • Awarded to Mark Baigent
      Wanda Stober Memorial Scholarship Award Vauxhall Academy of Baseball Apr 2011 Awarded for recognition of outstanding volunteering activities as a member of the Vauxahll Academy of Baseball.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Recurring Youth Programmer

      Issued by Alberta Health Services on May 2016
      Alberta Health ServicesAssociated with Mark Baigent
    • Genetic Counselling Volunteer

      Issued by Alberta Health Services on Sept 2014
      Alberta Health ServicesAssociated with Mark Baigent
    • Weekly Visitor

      Issued by Vauxhall Seniors Centre on Sept 2010
      Vauxhall Seniors CentreAssociated with Mark Baigent
    • Volunteer Coach and Mentor

      Issued by Vauxhall High School on Oct 2010
      Vauxhall High SchoolAssociated with Mark Baigent
    • Coach

      Issued by UofC DINOS Lil' Sluggers Baseball Camps on Jan 2011
      UofC DINOS Lil' Sluggers Baseball CampsAssociated with Mark Baigent