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Stefanie Rico

MarkhaM,ON

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Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yoga teacher and Program Facilitator

New Leaf Yoga Foundation
01.2020 - Current
  • Teach youth-focused curriculum-based yoga program, promoting the development of mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of young people in equity-deserving communities
  • Deliver Mindfulness for Stress Reduction workshop for youth, adults and program partners including Toronto District School Board, MLSE LaunchPad and Seneca Polytechnic.

Individual Psychotherapist

Stefanie Rico Integrated Wellness
05.2024 - Current
  • Support clients with a focus in the areas of anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, grief and loss, work and school/life balance, and identity exploration
  • Provide clinical assessment, intervention, treatment planning and counseling for adults that is strengths-based, anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed
  • Solid understanding and integration of evidenced-informed practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness practices.

Program Supervisor

Pathways to Education, Unison Health and Community Services
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Demonstrated leadership, responsible for case management, training and supervision of frontline caseworkers and volunteers
  • Provided direct service and support to individuals and their families, such as advocating for emergency shelter, facilitating conflict resolution/reconciliation meetings, frequent monitoring of progress toward credential completion, connecting with appropriate supports (i.e
  • External mental health professionals, resources to support Individual Education Plans) and liaising with interprofessional team
  • Engaged in student education as a Field instructor for students pursuing social service diploma and postgraduate degrees
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and excel) and customer relationship management software to create accurate reports on attendance and financial distribution
  • Organized and oversaw program development and partnerships that provided experiential activities related to interpersonal and technical skills.

Individual Psychotherapist

Straight Up Health
12.2019 - 01.2024
  • Gained extensive experience supporting youth and adults with a range of mental health concerns
  • Committed to ongoing professional development, including participation in peer consultation and supervision
  • Informed Director on critical interventions in a responsive and timely manner
  • Maintain confidential clinical reports on counselling in an online clinical database and record keeping system, including risk assessment and safety planning.

Student/Parent Support Worker

Pathways to Education, Unison Health and Community Services
02.2014 - 10.2016
  • Provided academic and mentorship support to address personal, social and educational challenges for a caseload of 50+ high school students
  • Served as liaison between with program staff, school personnel, youth and their families
  • Developed positive and supportive relationships with students using a strength-based, anti-oppressive approach
  • Practiced sensitivity to our clientele and barriers they may face from trauma related to poverty, marginalization and violence in the community.

Social Work Intern

Yorktown Family Services
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Counselled clients in individual or group sessions primarily using short term, goal oriented, focused therapeutic interventions
  • Strengthened knowledge of agency programs, City of Toronto services, and emergency support services
  • Documented work with clients through report writing, note to files, and CYSIS.

Youth Program Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club of West Scarborough
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Launched a Youth Council initiative with the focus of youth-created and youth-led community programs
  • Facilitated weekly meetings and supervised youth in leading activities and hosting events
  • Invited to the National Boys & Girls Club Conference as a Youth Programming Representative.

Social Work Intern

The Hospital for Sick Children
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Provided supportive and resource counselling to parents of medically fragile, technology-dependent children placed in the Complex Care department
  • Co-facilitated CBT-based healthy lifestyle teen group within STOMP (Obesity Management Program)
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.

Education

Masters in Social Work, specialization in Children and Families -

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
01.2013

Social Service Worker Program (Fast-track) -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
01.2011

B.A. Psychology -

Western University
London, ON
01.2010

Skills

  • Passionate social worker with 10 years experience working in partnership with schools supporting student education and wellness
  • Experienced workshop facilitator with excellent communication, facilitation and relational skills
  • Extensive experience in health promotion and understanding of social determinants of health, including leading workshops for employee resilience program and CBT-based healthy lifestyle group
  • Current member and in good standing with the OCSSW and OASW
  • Building rapport
  • Anxiety Management
  • Psychoeducation Delivery
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Administration and management

Certification

  • ACT for Depression and Anxiety, Dr. Russ Harris, Psychwire, 2021
  • ACT for Grief and Loss, Dr. Russ Harris, Psychwire, 2021
  • 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training, Shivakali Yoga, 2019
  • ACT for Beginners, Dr. Russ Harris, Psychwire, 2017
  • Volunteer Performance Management (4-session course), Volunteer Toronto, 2017
  • Mindfulness Ambassador Council (12-session course), Mindfulness Without Borders, 2016
  • Foundations of Project Management (12-session course), University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, 2015

Relatedexperience

  • Co-Director, Yoga at Float Valley, Float Valley, Markham, ON, 03/2017 - 03/2020, Designed and facilitated programs for full and half-day wellness retreats at floatation therapy centre, Demonstrated knowledge in leading a variety of mindfulness practices including Progress Muscle Relaxation, Positive Imagery Visualization, meditation and diaphragmatic breathing, Cultivated positive rapport with community members and partners through creating marketing material and engaging in networking opportunities
  • Co-facilitator and Yoga teacher, Kapwa Sanctuary, Toronto, ON, 09/2020 - present, Co-created a monthly gathering to explore cultural identity and ancestral practices, Collaborated on programming with international members and community groups, such as Makulay (English: colourful), celebrating Filipino LGBTQ+ community
  • Volunteer Responder for Caller Reassurance Program and 408-Help Line, Distress Centres, Toronto, ON, 05/2019 - 09/2019, Provided emotional support, distress management and crisis support to at-risk seniors, Assessed immediate needs, identified goals, and helped clients navigate through their challenges, Completed comprehensive training in supportive counselling and crisis intervention
  • Intern, The Oasis Wellness Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, 12/2018 - 04/2019, Developed health promotion workshops in collaboration with Wellness Coordinator for REFRESH Employee Resilience program including mindfulness and sleep management, Approached activities with creativity and innovation to appeal to interdisciplinary audience

Personal Information

Title: Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, & Yoga teacher

Timeline

Individual Psychotherapist

Stefanie Rico Integrated Wellness
05.2024 - Current

Yoga teacher and Program Facilitator

New Leaf Yoga Foundation
01.2020 - Current

Individual Psychotherapist

Straight Up Health
12.2019 - 01.2024

Program Supervisor

Pathways to Education, Unison Health and Community Services
07.2017 - 01.2020

Student/Parent Support Worker

Pathways to Education, Unison Health and Community Services
02.2014 - 10.2016

Social Work Intern

Yorktown Family Services
09.2012 - 05.2013

Social Work Intern

The Hospital for Sick Children
01.2012 - 05.2012

Youth Program Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club of West Scarborough
06.2011 - 06.2012

Masters in Social Work, specialization in Children and Families -

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto

Social Service Worker Program (Fast-track) -

George Brown College

B.A. Psychology -

Western University

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