Empowering You to Reach New Heights
Gillian Gish
Meet Gillian, a social worker with a passion for supporting the Canadian military, veterans and their families. She has a unique understanding of military culture, both professionally and personally, as she is a military spouse. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Gillian has lived in Ontario for 10 years before settling in Langford, BC. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her cats, daughter, spouse, family, and friends.
Education
University Of Calgary
November 2014
Masters of Social Work (Clinical Specialization) Thesis route: Phenomenological research study on the experience of adoptive mothers of children who experience developmental trauma.
April 2008
University Of Calgary
The Social Work Degree: Designed to help individuals, families, groups, and communities to improve their individual and collective well-being. Trained in professional roles in different areas, including the health care system, private practice, the public sector, local and international community development, and non-profit organizations.
Registration
British Columbia of Social Workers
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Training
Therapeutic Arts Practitioner CiiAT 01/21 Victoria, BC
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EMDR Therapy Refresher 01/19 Toronto, ON
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Heartmath Intervention Program training 06/18
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Yoga teacher trained for arthritis and chronic pain 05/17 Stockbridge, MA
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Advancing Excellence in Treating Dissociation 11/17 Toronto, ON
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EMDR Basic training 05/17 Toronto, ON
RYT 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Living in the Self yoga school Lakefield, ON
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Classical Hatha and Laya yoga including meditation instruction.
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Level A: Foundations in Applied Mindfulness Meditation Faculty of Social Work Toronto Toronto, ON
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Neuroscience, Mindfulness and Mindfulness Meditation 09/13
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Histories of Mindfulness Practices, 03/13
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Mindfulness Meditation and Clinical Applications, 04/13
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Psychology East and West, 04/13
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Mindfulness Meditation, Suffering, Pain, and Illness, 04/13
This Very Moment: Mindfulness in Psychotherapy Stockbridge, MA
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Yoga for Youth Toronto, 40 Hr Instructor Training, 10/11
Mindfulness Institute Banff, AB
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Mindfulness, Acceptance and Compassion Strategies When Relating to Patients/Clients, 06/11
Support Network Edmonton, AB
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Suicide Intervention, 06/10
Catholic Social Services: Bridging the Gaps Edmonton, AB
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Understanding Children with Sexual Behavior Problems, 03/09
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Understanding Children with Sexual Behavior Problems II, 09/09
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Child Trauma and Crisis Management, 11/07
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Reactive Attachment Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, 10/07
Beyond Consequences Institute Los Angeles, CA
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Beyond Consequences Instructor Certification, 06/09