Kerri Dool has been working in the field of social work for seventeen years. She has gained experience in the area of mental wellness with a wide range of populations (i.e. children and families, young adults, out-patient psychiatry and the education sector).<\/span><\/span><\/p>She has worked with diverse populations and promotes a culturally sensitive approach within her Wellness team and services.\u00a0<\/p>
Her areas of specialization include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, family relationships, attachment, trauma, loss and life transitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>She also worked in a Mental Wellness Leadership position for seven years. <\/span><\/span><\/p>She is skilled in the development of Corporate wellness planning, team leadership and service delivery. She can also offer public speaking engagements pertaining to holistic health and its importance in people’s lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>Kerri completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology and English from Queen\u2019s University. <\/span><\/span><\/p>Following this, she also completed a post-graduate diploma in Psychology from the University of Melbourne as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Her thesis at the University of Melbourne investigated depression in young adults and help-seeking behaviours.<\/span><\/span><\/p>Kerri returned to Sault Ste. Marie in 2004 and obtained a Master degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She maintains active registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>Kerri’s therapeutic certifications include: Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,\u00a0 Attachment Theory,\u00a0 Art Therapy and Mindfulness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>Kerri has created a Wellness team with expertise in many areas. Her practice lends itself to greater\u00a0 healing, achievement of life goals and personal empowerment for clients. <\/span><\/span><\/p>In her spare time, Kerri enjoys spending time outdoors, biking, hiking with her dogs, in addition to travel, expressive arts and enjoying the little things in life!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t