
insider interventions
revolutionizing mental healthcare by going inside
hi, i’m immy…
and I’ve been on the inside of mental health.
and on the inside of mental healthcare and social services
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University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
September 2015 to June 2020
Grade: 4.0Worked as a STARTonTrack Program Facilitator with Student Wellness Services
Research project with the Elena Choleris lab on estrogen and oxytocin’s impact on social recognition
Writer for the Ontarion, independent student newspaper, for 5 years
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Healthcare Security Officer
July 2017 to September 2020Used crisis intervention principles to deescalate individuals in crisis, while ensuring patient and staff safety
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Police Cadet & Constable
October 2020 to May 20224 day training with Intimate Partner Violence Unit (IPVU) and Child Abuse & Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit
4 day training with Detective Constables in Persons Unit
Awarded 5 positive performance file entries for going beyond the call of duty
Nominated for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee by my Staff Sergeant
Graphic designer and content creator for the Halton South Asian Support Network
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Case Manager
October 2022 to February 2023Provide case management at:
— Martha House (women and children fleeing from domestic violence)
— Mary’s Place (Single women experiencing homelessness)Conduct in-person and telephone risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention for VAW clients. Operate a crisis line, providing crisis intervention and emotional support to callers
Use French to communicate with and support Francophone clients
Intensive Case Manager
February 2023 to June 2023Work with clients experiencing chronic homelessness to secure housing, coordinating and attending appointments with clients
Provide ongoing case management supports to ensure housing is maintained. Work collaboratively with various agencies to leverage and coordinate services to meet client needs
Work in the office, emergency shelters, encampments, overflow hotels, and in the community
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Group Facilitator
November 2022 to June 2023Facilitate youth groups designed for:
— Eating disorder prevention
— Anti-bullying education
— 2SLGBTQIA+ community building
— Supporting the siblings of autistic children and youth
Prevention Services Coordinator
June 2023 to November 2024Maintain a client caseload of 20 children and youth experiencing mental health concerns for group and individual services
Completely redeveloped the Eating Disorder Prevention Program, and launched the self-esteem coaching program
Through this work, I launched the 1st program for males experiencing body image concerns in Canada. I was later interviewed with my first male client by Milton Today!
Completed the McMaster Field Instructor Course and instructed 2 psychology students, and 1 social work student
offerings
How to Prevent Suicide presentation
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After obtaining a Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology, 8 years of frontline work, and lived experience with suicidal ideation, immy is offering her expertise through a mental health presentation on How to Prevent Suicide. This presentation is currently being pitched to distress centres in the GTA. If you are interested, please book your free consultation through the “appointments” page.
Overview:
The feeling of hopelessness that characterizes suicidal thoughts
How to restore hope and overcome suicidal ideation through:
Compassion
Connection
Community
Creativity
5-Week Self-Esteem Program
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immy is currently offering a 5-week self-esteem program, including a presentation and fillable workbook. It is currently scheduled to run at SafeHope Home.
The 5 sessions include:
introduction to self-esteem
self-compassion
transforming shame
voice + choice (self-advocacy)
breath & body
Spoken Word Poetry & Songwriting Workshop
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immy recently delivered a workshop at a Queen’s University event called “Discussing strategies for combatting abuse within Sikh communities”.
If you are interested in a creative writing workshop that highlights how to use creative storytelling to talk about abuse, please contact me. This workshop can be modified to be culturally relevant, and incorporate spoken word poetry and/or songwriting.
