TERESA SAWATZKY

(403) 999-1975
82 Country Hills Crescent NW, Calgary, AB, T3K 5A7
teresa_sawatzky@hotmail.com
MEMBERSHIP
College of Alberta Psychologists (Registered Psychologist)
Psychological Association of Alberta
Work Experience
Private Practice
Individual Counselling/Adult Mental Health
University of Calgary - Counselling Centre

09/2014-09/2015

Conduct one hour intake assessments. Review of informed consent.

Counsel clients with diverse range of issues and severity such as anxiety,
depression, relationship issues, psychiatric concerns, trauma, health
concerns, academic, and career.
Provide psycho-education and brief change-oriented therapy to a culturally
diverse population for up to 10 sessions.
Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment
Engage in ongoing professional development, case consultations,
seminars and workshops.

South Calgary Health Centre, Adult Mental Health

Alberta Health Services

11/2015 Current

09/2013- 04/2014

Conduct clinical and risk assessments via a comprehensive semistructured clinical interview for clients entering the program.
Diagnose clients utilizing the DSM-IV-TR
Monitor progress of clients using self-report, Beck Depression Inventory
(BDI) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).
Provide psychoeducation and brief change-oriented therapy to a culturally
diverse adult population for 12 sessions
Counsel patients with a range of psychological issues; specializing mainly
in the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for clients diagnosed
with anxiety and depression.
Provide single-session therapy to individuals, couples, and families with a
wide variety of presenting concerns (financial, self-harm, suicide, mental
health illness, and crises) in a community-based counselling service.

EDUCATION
Masters of Counselling Program
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Graduated with Honors

09/2011-04/2014

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Graduated with Honors
General Arts and Science Diploma
Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta
Graduated with Honors
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS

$3000 Province of Alberta Graduate Student Scholarship Award-University of

Calgary

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

04/2003-04/2004

Calgary Counselling Centre-volunteer work

Performed intake and assessment of diverse client population by phone
and personal interview
Serving as member of my church: usher, communion, womens ministries
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Zumba Certified Instructor
Rollerblading, hiking
Christian: Church involvement/group activities/volunteer work/bible studies
Travelling
REFERENCES
Available upon request