Georgette Whitehead, MSW, RSW, RCC
As part of my Master of Social Work degree I completed a clinical practicum in a public mental health and substance use clinic, supporting clients living with anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma. For ten years I was the executive director of a non-profit community service agency providing social work and counselling services to women in crisis and to male and female survivors of abuse, including many former foster children and residential school survivors. I am honoured to work with many Indigenous persons in my career and have close relations in my family.
I have completed specialized training focussing on the treatment of trauma and PTSD. I work extensively with veterans and military members.
I have co-facilitated intensive therapy groups for men and women. I have created and facilitated dozens of support groups, psychoeducational, wellness, and self care groups and workshops. I was a Mental Health First Aid instructor for nine years, educating front line workers and healthcare staff.
As a social worker I have provided parenting support to families with children and worked supporting persons with (dis)Abilities. I have provided advocacy and connection with community resources.
I spent 11 years as a faculty member in the Social Service Worker Program at North Island College. I have provided supervision to many social work students at the BSW and MSW levels. Trauma informed practice in mental health is my specialty.