Kade Shaw

Dynamic Clinical Social Worker with expertise in psychotherapy, psychoeducation, research, and group facilitation. Passionate about translating complex psychological concepts into accessible and engaging learning experiences. Seeking opportunities to combine my clinical knowledge, communication skills, and commitment to social justice to foster growth, empowerment, and positive outcomes for individuals and communities.

Counselling Supervisor - Water and Stone Psychotherapy

(2021-01 - 2025-01)

• Supervised a team of 7 Registered Social Workers and Registered Psychotherapists
• Organized and led group supervision meetings/peer support
• Maintained a caseload of 70 clients
• Created and faciliated arts-based therapeutic groups for the 2SLGBTQ+ community

Counsellor - Kids Help Phone

(2019-01 - 2021-01)

• Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and risk assessment to children, youth, and young adults through phone, text, and online counselling services, utilizing trauma-informed and client-centered approaches.
• Supported callers experiencing mental health challenges, suicidal ideation, family conflict, identity exploration, substance use concerns, and emotional distress while ensuring safety and appropriate intervention.

Research Assistant & Lead Facilitatator of HAP - Dr. Diana Coholic, Holsitic Arts-Based Program

(2015-01 - 2023-01)

• Assisted with literature reviews, data collection, and synthesis of research findings related to mental health, trauma, arts-based methods, mindfulness, and psychotherapy.
• Trained 200+ other mental health professionals to faciliate HAP, a program that teaches mindfulness concepts through arts-based methods.
• Faciliated HAP groups to school-aged children, varsity sports teams, teachers, incacerated individuals, womens shelters, and more populations

Research Assistant - Dr. Tanya Shute

(2020-01 - 2020-01)

• Helped conduct program evaluation for the Gilbert Centre's Safer Spaces Program in Orillia
• Prepared research summaries, reports, presentations, and knowledge translation materials.
• Collaborated with faculty members and research teams to advance project goals and timelines.
• Maintained accurate research records and ensured adherence to ethical and methodological standards.
• Contributed to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and dissemination of research findings.

Chair, Youth Action Committee 2 Cycles - Children's Mental Health Ontario

(2017-01 - 2019-01)

• Organized and led a 2-year provincial research project exploring the needs and barriers of the mental health system in Ontario.
• Published findings and recommendations for the provincial government in a document called "From Crisis to Quality".
• Met with provincial government officials to present and discuss findings

Sales Associate - Sportchek

(2013-01 - 2017-01)

• Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting customers with sports apparel, footwear, and equipment selection
• Provided product knowledge and personalized recommendations based on customer needs and activity goals
• Operated POS system accurately to process sales, returns, and exchanges
• Supported inventory management through restocking, receiving shipments, and stockroom organization

Master of Social Work - Social Work - Laurentian University (2020-01 - 2023-01)

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work - Laurentian University (2020-01)