Crystal Arber. M.S.W R.S.W North Vancouver. British Columbia. p. 340 4529 crystalarber@gmail.com www.crystalarber.com Education: Certified EMDR therapist. EMDR International Association ( 2016) University of British Columbia (2011) Received Masters in Social Work. University of Victoria (2005 2008.) Social Work. University of Victoria (1993). Received Bachelor of Fine Arts. / Veteran Affairs OSI clinic Trauma Therapist for Couples, Individuals, and Families (2016) PTSD treatment (Intensive EMDR ) for Veterans/ Emergency Responders PTSD couples therapy for Veterans/Emergency Responders PTSD family therapy for Veterans/Emergency Responders PTSD Education for emergency responders Trauma Informed Practice Educator 2013-2016 Guest Co Speaker for Strathcona Mental Health Week TIP Guest Speaker St Paul s (Rounds) on Trauma Informed Practice Facilitator for TIP workshop for interdisciplinary professionals Lions Gate Hospital Facilitator for TIP workshop for interdisciplinary professionals at VGH Facilitator for TIP presentation for Home Health Professionals Facilitator for TIP presentation for Social Workers Pacific Spirit Facilitator for presentation Trauma Informed practice verses Trauma Specific Practice Facilitator for TIP presentation for Pender Community Health Clinic!1
Pender Community Health Center ( 2012 2016) Concurrent Disorders Clinician Primary therapist for adult clients with mental health and addictions Devised treatment plans for clients with substance abuse and mental health disorders Drop in crisis counsellor Developed and facilitate program: Making Sense of Trauma Group Developed and Facilitate Making Sense of Feelings Group Chair of Clinical Meetings Leader and Developer of Trauma Informed Practice Committee at Pender Clinic Graduate Social Work Supervisor for UBC Social Work Students Downtown Health Clinic 2012 Concurrent Disorders Clinician Primary therapist for adult clients with mental health and addictions Devised treatment plans for clients with substance abuse and mental health disorders Group Facilitator Seeking Safety/Tobacco Reduction Drop in crisis counsellor Evergreen Clinic (2012) Concurrent Disorders Counsellor Primary therapist for approximately 30 adult clients Devised care plans for clients with substance and mental health disorders. Worked collaboratively with integrated health care team. Facilitated Addictions Education Series Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Services Youth Services North Shore Addictions Practitioner ( 2011) Facilitator for Cool Kids with (MCFD) Intake Assessments with children and families Facilitator for Therapeutic Day Program at LucusLucasLucas Center Center for Concurrent Disorders ( 2011 2012) Clinician /Case Manager!2
Case Manager for approximately 30 clients for Fraser Housing Worked with psychiatrist in case managing mental health emergencies and ongoing treatment. Lead on psychiatric emergencies for Fraser St Concurrent Disorders Housing. Primary therapist for approximately 40 adults ranging from 26-60 of age Group facilitator for concurrent disorders ranging from CBT, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. Devised treatment plans for populations with mental health, eating disorders and substance use. Work collaboratively with addictions physician and psychiatrists Covenant House Vancouver (2001 2011). Team Leader Supervisor (2008 2011) Team Leader, lead decisions with intakes/referrals while maintaining security and census. Worked in collaboration with psychiatric mental health team in psychiatric emergencies. Developed and supervised youth workers. Implemented crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques for gang/ suicide ideation/and mental health emergencies.(16 23) Participated and implemented leadership strategies as part of the leadership team. Team building and training. Responsible for maintaining policy and operational procedures. Developed treatment plans for complex clients Vancouver Practicum Experience (2010) Center for Concurrent Disorders Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Services Clinician/Case Manager Co facilitated groups (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) (Skills Based Trauma group) (Managing Moods) (Anxiety Group). Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide psychiatric and therapeutic treatment to youth and adults with concurrent disorders. Case manager and clinician for clients. Provisionary diagnosis for clients using DSM IV Conducted bio psycho social assessments and psychiatric assessments Worked in conjunction with all mental health teams in the Vancouver area including Children s hospital. Worked in partnership with child and youth mental health teams Early Psychosis Intervention and Children s hospital!3
Practicum Experience (2009) Surrey Memorial Hospital Social Worker Units; Oncology/Palliative/Adolescent Response Lead the unit for Social Work and coordinated with CRN in some units. Facilitating family meetings Grief counseling Crisis counselling Leadership with end of life discussions Attending codes Discharge planning Referrals to Addiction and Mental health teams Rounds Mental health counselling Liaison for Income assistance Leadership on crisis in units like: domestic violence, mental health, addiction, death, homelessness. Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Services Youth Services North Shore Prevention School Based Practitioner, Concurrent Disorders (2005 2009). Trained and coordinated new staff on the prevention team Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide in-school support for high school- aged youth with Concurrent Disorders. (13 18) Managed case load. Conducted Bio Psycho Social assessments Screening for suicide/homicide ideation Worked in conjunction with Urgent Response for suicide ideation and mental health. Facilitator for the CATS (Constructive Alternative to Teen Suspension) program. Developed and implemented school prevention/reduction programs. Created and facilitated school, (in classrooms), and community workshops. Topics included drug effects, suicide prevention, stress management, mental health basics. Assisted in developing and implementing summer programming for youth with concurrent disorders. Developed Psycho Drama Group Facilitator for Concurrent Disorders group ages 12-18 for adolescents with mental health and addiction issues. Worked with families providing education and counselling re: substance misuse/ mental health Participated in Prevention Committee Task Force: North Vancouver Family counselling for families struggling with high risk youth. Worked in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Families and youth probation.!4
Covenant House Vancouver (2001 2011). Alternate Team Leader (2003 2009) Youth worker (2001 2009) Conducted Assessments/ Worked on a multidisciplinary team Case planning for clients in life skills program and shelter. ( 16 23) Referred youth to Detox, treatment, and mental health services in Vancouver area. Outreach: escorted youth to St Paul s hospital (Psych unit) and recreational outings. Worked with medical team to support Detox from street drugs in residence. Counselled youth from the age of (16 24) on life skills, job and housing searches. Crisis Intervention/ Suicide Interventions/Mental Health emergency interventions Vancouver School Board (2004 2005) Youth and child support worker Behaviour Intervention and classroom support for Vancouver School Board. Drug and Alcohol Facilitator (2004 2005) Facilitated Drug and Alcohol support groups for the purpose of education and healing. Counselled youth (16-24) using the stages of change to motivate strategies for preventing substance misuse. Life Skills Instructor (2004-2005) Facilitated life skill classes. Facilitated Art therapy groups for street entrenched youth. Urban Native Youth Association (2000 2002) Aboriginal Safe House Youth worker. ( 13 18) Worked with Ministry of Children and Families referring youth to safe house. Maintained security of house while establishing case plans for youth. Young Bears Treatment Center (2000-2001) Support worker for youth detox ( 13 18) Working with Cree and Squamish Nation customs to provide First Nations treatment. Working with youth detoxing from street substances. Native Youth Hostel (2000 2002) Youth Worker. ( 13 18)!5
Facilitated intake/discharges and case plans for youth 16-24 years of age. Away Program (2000 2001) Classroom support for alternative First Nations school program. Theatre Instructor for First Nations youth. Facilitated and directed performance Worked for elders in the community. Training EMDR: Looking through the eyes of Trauma and Dissociation Paulsen DBT Assessment Marsha Linehan EMDR Level I II EMDR Advanced Addictions Training : Urge DeTUR protocol The use of EMDR with Complex Trauma and Dissociative Symptoms When love is not enough Attachment Webinar Validation and Chain Analysis DBT Behaviour Institute Cognitive Processing Therapy Veteran Affairs Certificate Change Ways Depression Group Workshop Grad Research Borderline Personality Disorder Best Practices Concurrent Disorders David Berman Conference DSM IV Training Dr. Russell King Motivational Interviewing: Counselling for Social workers. Bob Shebib: Douglas College. Covenant House Best Practice for Supervision: Bob Shebib John Fox: Douglas College Covenant House Substance Abuse Orientation Stages of Change: Justice Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention: Covenant House Best Practices working with FAS FAE clients: Covenant House Certificate for Vicarious Trauma /Shelter Net BC Society Volunteer Work Campaign Organizer for Animal Welfare April23rdVigilsleddogs100 (2011) Received Proclamation for North Vancouver and the Province of BC for Animal Cruelty prevention on April 23 rd. Awards Received 10 year Service Award Covenant House Vancouver 2011 Received 10 year recognition 2016 Associations Regional Coordinator for EMDR BC Canada Member of EMDR Consultation Group EMDR Canada!6
EMDRIA Canadian Association of Social Workers BC Association of Social workers Crystal Arber Individual Youth and Family Counselling Private Practice www.crystalarber.com www.worthi2bme.com!7