Experienced Social Worker specializing in career counselling, addiction and psychotherapy. Amar has worked with a variety of client populations including, but not limited to, marginalized/homeless people, the gay/lesbian/bisexual community, addiction & mental heath clients, HIV/AIDS patients, and with career-minded individuals. The privilege of having worked with such a diverse client group has given Amar a broad understanding of personal struggles. Amar has a unique ability to connect with his clients on a deep, meaningful and transformational level.

Credentials of Amar Vaswani

Addiction Studies Certificate Program - University of Toronto (T.A.P.E.)

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) - Ryerson University

Honours in Adult Psychology Diploma Program - International Correspondence Schools

Related Training / Professional Development

Workshops & Seminars:

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®: Helping your clients to make important business, career, or personal decisions

Brief Collaborative Therapy: Solution Focussed Interviewing; Client-Centred and Strengths Focused

Motivational Interviewing: Identifying and mobilizing clients motivation for change

Diversity Training: Understanding the impact of diversity on organizational effectiveness

True Colors®: A model for building Communication, Team Building and Life Skills

Concurrent Disorders: What Role Does Coordinating Addiction and Mental Health Services Play

Professional Affiliations / Memberships:

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Ontario, Canadian & International Association of Social Workers

International Society for Mental Health Online