RESUME – CAROLE EASTMAN
Tel: 416 508-5542, e-mail: caeastmanac@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
· To provide counseling and outreach support in the area of addictions/mental illness
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS | JUNE/2014 | YORK UNIVERSITY
· Major: Psychology
· Related coursework: Learning & Behavior Modification, Addiction in Contemporary
Society, Abnormal psychology, Community psychology, Personality psychology,
Women and Gender studies, Eating Disorders, Health In Crisis (Social Determinants of
Health), Psychotherapy theories and techniques (CBT/DBT/Client-centered therapy)
ADDICTION STUDIES CERTIFICATION | MAY 2010 | CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
· Related coursework: Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Bio/psycho/social
model of addiction, Relapse Prevention, Harm Reduction, Concurrent disorders
· Pharmacology, Professional ethics
· Approved for all educational hours required by the CACCF for the ICADC
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Multiple years of experience working within addictions/mental illness disorders
Psychosocial rehabilitation, individual (psychotherapy) counseling, group facilitation
Intake and assessments
Crisis management and safety training
In-depth understanding and knowledge of anti-oppression framework, social
determinants of health, homelessness and isolation
Ability to advocate well for others and in-depth knowledge of community resources and
supports for addiction/mental health related issues
Excellent writing, telephone and interpersonal communication skills
LIVED EXPERIENCE: Multiple years of lived experience having my own journey resulting
in a healthy and successful recovery
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
CAMH: PEER SUPPORT WORKER, COMPLEX MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRAM
Transitional Discharge Modal: Research Project/3 Month Contract /Aug-Oct 2014
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To bridge clients with various mood, anxiety, comorbid and concurrent disorders
from the acute inpatient care of the Complex Mood and Anxiety Unit into the
community. Providing hope, building a collaborative therapeutic relationship
while inpatient, transitioning clients into the community and connecting with
outside recovery supports, meetings, etc. in order to ongoing to enhance
recovery and thus quality of life
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Individual counseling sessions, facilitation of various group recovery meetings,
such as WRAP (wellness recovery action plan) and other recovery modal
sessions.
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Consulting with psychiatric team and social worker with respect to case
management of individual needs and plan of care
| BELLWOOD HEALTH SERVICES | JAN/2014 – PRESENT (VOLUNTEER)
· Group facilitation of recovery meetings, admission orientation, individual peer
support, supervision of group outings
Training courses: * Upload Agonist Medications – Methadone Taper
day Family Program
Intensive Four
MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTIONS - BLOG WRITER| HEALTHY MINDS CANADA JAN/2014-JULY/2014
· Blog writer for web site and social media to help educate the public on mental health
and addiction in order to assist in destigmatization and promote public awareness
ADDICTION COUNSELLOR | RENASCENT | 2010 - 2011
· Individual counseling, group peer counseling, overnight supervision, intake,
assessment, medication disbursement & withdrawal management
BROKERAGE MANAGER/SALES
/ADMINISTRATION | IFG/PANFINANCIAL/ALBANESE FINANCIAL | 1995-2007
· Insurance Broker/Sales, Broker management & branch underwriting
*Excellent references available upon request * Completion of Police Reference check
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Student Name:
Carole Anne Eastman
Student Degree Program(s) Conferred
Program Description
Convocation
Faculty of Health, B.A., Psychology June 2014
Session
Course
Title
Grade
SU14
HH PSYC 3170 3.00 A
Health Psychology
B+
SU14
HH PSYC 4061 3.00 M
Approaches, Counselling & Psychotherapy
A
FW13
AP SOWK 2020 3.00 A
Addiction in Contemporary Society
A+
FW13
AP SOWK 2025 3.00 A
Introduction to Eating Disorders
B+
FW13
GL PSYC 3555 3.00 A
Learning, Behaviour Modification/Managem
A
SU13
AP EN 3178 3.00 A
The English Detective Novel
C+
SU13
HH PSYC 2030 3.00 A
Introduction to Research Methods
B+
SU13
HH PSYC 2130 3.00 A
Personality
B+
FW12
AP WMST 2510 9.00 B
Introduction to Gender & Women's Studies
A
FW12
GL PSYC 3390 3.00 M
Memory
B
FW12
HH PSYC 2020 6.00 C
Statistical Methods I and II
D+
FW12
HH PSYC 3125 3.00 A
History of Psychology
C
SU12
HH PSYC 3600 3.00 A
Community Psychology
B+
SU12
SC NATS 1670 6.00 A
Concepts in Human Health and Disease
A
FW11
AP SOSC 2150 9.00 A
Health in Crisis
A
FW11
AP WRIT 2100 3.00 A
Studies in Non-Fiction
A
FW11
HH PSYC 2120 3.00 B
Social Psychology
C
FW11
HH PSYC 2210 3.00 M
Learning
A
FW11
HH PSYC 3140 3.00 B
Abnormal Psychology
B+
SU11
AP PHIL 1100 3.00 M
The Meaning of Life
C+
SU11
HH PSYC 1010 6.00 A
Introduction to Psychology
A