Wafa C.

Wafa C. has extensive work experience in the field of occupational therapy and mental health. Wafa started their career as a volunteer in the Inpatient Mental Health Unit at William Osler Health System in 2013 and later worked as an Occupational Therapy Student in the Adult Day Treatment Program. During this time, they demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills and worked effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Wafa also gained experience as an Occupational Therapy Student in various organizations, including CAMH, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Revera Inc., Magicana, and Holland Bloorview. In these roles, they conducted assessments, prescribed adaptive equipment, and managed client treatment plans. Wafa also participated in research projects and received funding for their research on recovery-oriented service delivery in a forensic mental health program.

In 2019, Wafa joined William Osler Health System as a Mental Health Therapist, providing support in the Adult Outpatient Mental Health Program. Wafa later became a Clinical Team Lead, where they collaborated with frontline and leadership team members to launch trauma-related group therapy programs and implement Trauma-Informed Care best practices.

Additionally, Wafa worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto, sharing their expertise and knowledge with students in the field.

Overall, Wafa C. has gained valuable experience in the mental health and occupational therapy field, demonstrating their passion for helping others and contributing to the improvement of mental health programs and services.

Wafa C. completed their education from the University of Toronto Mississauga in 2007, where they obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons, B.Sc.). In the same year, they also received a Certificate in Digital Communication from Sheridan College.

Later, they pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2011.

Wafa C. has also obtained several certifications, including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD - Group Adaptation Training and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Foundational Training, both from Dr. Candice Monson & Dr. Philippe Shnaider in 2022 and 2021, respectively. Wafa also received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Foundational Training from The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation in 2020. Lastly, they earned the Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CCBT) certification from Adler Graduate Professional School in 2020.