About Healing with Anas
Things are shifting online, even mental health support! I've come to realize that I can reach more people virtually than in person. That's why I'm dedicated to offering you a safe space online. Here, you can figure out what's going wrong, heal, gain tools to tackle tough times and reconnect with yourself.
I started this project in January 2024 and I aim to help at least 100 people this year to figure out their purpose and get out of dark times.
My Experience
I've had the chance to work in amazing settings in the mental health field for the last couple of years. Here are a few:
May 2023 to today - Specialized educator for teenagers at Centre Jeunesse de Montréal (Child and Youth protection services) working with the DPJ
- Group Management and Intergroup Dynamics:
- Managing a group of 12 teenagers, navigating and understanding diverse intergroup dynamics to create a harmonious and supportive environment
- Addressing and mitigating crisis situations, including excessive anger, self-harm, and death threats, with a focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of the adolescents
- Assessing different personality types and how they integrate/modify group dynamics
- Specialized Education
- Providing support and intervention for teenagers with backgrounds marked by parental neglect, sexual violence, substance abuse, and delinquency
- Preparing and implementing individual action plans tailored to the unique needs and challenges of each teenager (talking with various mental health partners and managing a budget)
- Offering specialized and intensive follow-ups
January 2023 - March 2023: Mental health specialist at Dialogue Health Technologies Inc.
- Telemedicine Therapy Management
- Telemedicine therapy services, leveraging advanced technology to provide efficient and accessible therapeutic interventions
- Managing a caseload of 18 clients, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Conducted solution-focused therapy sessions lasting 4 to 12 weeks, tailoring the approach to meet the unique needs of each client
- Addressed a wide range of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, burnout, relationship issues, addiction, psychosomatic problems, couples therapy, sleep disorders, self-esteem, and professional difficulties
- Personalized Care Plans
- Created personalized care plans for clients, utilizing various tailored tools to address specific therapeutic needs
- Employed a client-centric approach, ensuring that care plans were customized to individual requirements and preferences
January 2021 - June 2023: Management and Crisis Intervention Specialist at L'îlot - Crisis and suicide prevention center of Laval
- Crisis and Suicide Prevention Management
- Established rapport with individuals in crisis, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to identify and assess those vulnerable to suicide
- Applied criteria to assess the risk of suicidal behavior, effectively working on ambivalence, fostering hope, and devising action plans for clients
- Crisis Intervention and Follow-up:
- Implemented short-term monitoring and provided intensive follow-up, showcasing adept crisis management abilities and commitment to client well-being
- Managed the Suicide Prevention Line in Laval, delivering telephone interventions to distressed individuals and de-escalating crisis situations
- Client Diversity and Mental Health Expertise:
- Navigated a diverse clientele with various mental health conditions, including borderline personality disorder, narcisstic personality disorder, schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and more
- Caseload Management and Strategic Planning:
- Led short-term follow-up initiatives, overseeing a caseload of 11 clients with a focus on personalized plans tailored to individual needs
- Executed strategic management of client cases, ensuring effective interventions and positive outcomes within a 6-8 week timeframe