Registered Social Worker specializing in psychotherapy and supportive counselling. Amar has worked with a variety of client populations including, but not limited to, seniors, marginalized/homeless people, the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Trans/Questioning (LGBTQ) community, addiction & mental heath clients, and with HIV/AIDS patients. 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
Clinical Internships:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)- Ryerson University LOFT Community Services (McEwan House)- Ryerson University Fred Victor Centre (Harm Reduction & Homelessness Shelter)- Ryerson University
Workshops & Seminars:
"Helping People on the Edge" Dealing with the Challenges of Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation 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 True Colors®: A model for building Communication, Team Building and Life Skills Professional Affiliations / Memberships
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers(OCSWSSW) International Society for Mental Health Online(ISMHO) Ontario Association of Social Workers(OASW)