Stephanie Curtis
Owner / BSW, RSW Registered Social Worker
Phone:
250-938-6022
Email:
A Bit About Stephanie
I am born and raised in Vernon, BC and graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work with a specialization in Child Welfare and Attachment from Thompson Rivers University and received my registration through the BC College of Social Workers.Since graduating I have been supporting individuals and families in the Vernon area for over 10 years.
The essence of my work is to facilitate self-growth by helping you identify the core challenges and setbacks in your life, so that you can overcome them with confidence. I specialize in creating personalized plans and providing tools to guide you forward and achieve your desired goals.
Experience
2018 - Current
2018
2015 - 2018
2014 - 2015
2011 - 2014
2013 - 2014
2013
2010 - 2011
2009 - 2010
Family Matters Counselling
Owner/Operator Registered Social Worker
• 1:1 and Group Counselling Sessions with Children, Youth & Adults
• Crime Victims Assistance Counselling
• EAP/WPO contract Counselling
• Strengths Based and Solution Focused Practice
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker
• 1:1 Counselling Session with Children and Adults
• Crisis Intervention
• Strengths Based and Solution Focused Therapy
North Okanagan Youth and Family Services
Society Child & Family Counsellor
• Front line in home and community crisis intervention
• 1:1 parenting support and education development
• Attachment and Strengths Based Therapy
First Nations Friendship Centre Roots
Practioner
• Indigenous family preservation
• Cultural ceremonies; blanketing ceremony and talking circles
• Community connection with Elders and various support agencies
Vernon Women’s Transition House Society
Child & Youth Transition House Worker
• Front line support work with both women and children
• Public presentations depicting the Violence Is Preventable Program • Intensive case management with the Support to Young Parents Program
Vernon Family Resource Center Teen Girls
Group Facilitator
• Lesson planning
• Supporting teenage girls in a strengths based environment
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Fourth Year BSW Practicum Student
• Direct services such as, intake, assessment and crisis intervention
• Managed case load with supervision
• Worked directly with clients inside residence and office setting
North Okanagan Child Care Society Childcare
Facilitator
• Front line, program planning and implementation
• Experience in classrooms of ages from infant toddler up to school aged care
• Main position in the Infant Toddler room with ages 6 months - 3 years
Okanagan Boys and Girls Club
Director/Relief Work
• Planning and organizing lessons and activities regularly
• Working with children in both groups and individually
• Licensing duties and responsibilities, such as child/family information files and licensing regulations
