Risk Assessment and Crisis Counselling
Presented by Melissa Spaetgens with McKinney Psychology, this session is intended for Health Professionals, Educators, Social Workers, Family Members, Coaches, Mentors, Elders and any anyone interested in the basics of learning how to conduct a risk assessment and Crisis Counselling.
Presenter:
Melissa Spaetgens, B.Sc., MBA (Fin) - Melissa is in the final stages of her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. She is currently participating in a counselling internship at McKinney Psychology, located in central Alberta. McKinney Psychology supports rural, remote, and Indigenous Communities across Alberta and NWT.
Melissa is married with a 9 year-old son. She has worked for over 20 years at Canadian Pacific Railway in risk assessment related to the shipment of hazardous chemicals and had recently chosen to pursue a late in life career change to become a Psychologist. While working full time and as a counselling intern Melissa also volunteers as a crisis text responder with Kids Help Phone. Kids Help Phone provides specialized training to their volunteers pertaining to suicide risk assessment and helping adolescents and youth move from a hot moment to a cool calm.
Melissa currently provides online individual counselling and parenting support. If you are struggling with big emotions or know someone who might benefit from Individual counselling or parenting support to further assess risk, please feel free to reach out to her at melissa@mckinneypsych.com.
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If you would like to access counselling you can book a free consultation session to hear more about what McKinney Psychology has to offer.
Cost: Free
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/558JAvtrsCrHepCy5
This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925