Kristi Landry

304-10745 78 Avenue, Edmonton AB T6E 1P7

(780) 340-7435
k.a.landry@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
In progress
Master of Counselling (MC)
Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
B.A. in Psychology
Areas of Concentration: Developmental, Learning and Behaviour
Minor: Sociology

2012

Athabasca University, Edmonton, AB

Some Course work

2012

Leduc Composite High School, Leduc, AB

High School Diploma

2007

GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

Professional Ethics and Conduct (CAAP 6603)
Particular focus on ethical issues in counseling practice
Study and application of the CPA Code of Ethics (2001)
Foundational Counselling and Conflict Resolution Skills (CAAP 6605)
Study of basic counselling skills with emphasis on the working alliance
Practical experience gained through face-to-face recorded peer practice
with instructor evaluation and feedback
Theories of Counselling and Client Change (CAAP 6601)
Critical evaluation of various contemporary counselling theories
Construction of an emerging personal theory of counseling and perspectives on
client change
Counselling Diverse Clients (CAAP 6607)
Developed professional knowledge and skills for working with diverse
populations
Special attention to issues surrounding age, gender, sexual orientation,
race, religion and socio-economic status.
Assessment: Processes and Application (6613)
Gained exposure to numerous standardized assessment tools
Completed projects on Hares Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R) and the
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS)
Facilitation of numerous assessments supervised with professor direction
and feedback
Counselling Strategies and Interventions (6615)
Study of various counseling interventions with particular focus on
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Gained exposure to numerous art and play therapy techniques
Practical counselling skills and intervention facilitation completed in faceto-face peer practice with professor direction and feedback

In-depth study and demonstration of techniques from the Anti-anxiety

workbook (2009)
Research and Program Evaluation Skills (6617)
Comprehensive study of both qualitative and quantitative research
Particular focus on program evaluation
Research and program evaluation projects were completed on hospice
care and holistic therapy
Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behaviour (CAAP 6631)
Focuses on theories of Cognition and Aff ect by examining how humans
process information and organize their knowledge and emotional
experiences
Special attention to the regulation and affect of behaviour in everyday
life and unusual circumstances
Health Psychology (CAAP 6635)
In depth study of the core principles and skills of health psychology
including a focus on models of health, illness, health promotion,
addictions, psychopharmacology, and brain mechanisms underlying
behaviour
Self-change project completed on Exercise and Nutrition to promote Fatloss
Counselling Issues Across the Lifespan (CAAP 6633)
In-depth study of human development and functioning across the lifespan
Focus on normative life transitions, the family life cycle, atypical
developmental risk factors, and selected emotional and behavioural
disorders in children and adolescents
Special attention to attachment theory across the lifespan and
implications for relational development.
General Counselling Practicum (CAAP 6611 and 6619)
Functioning in a role similar to that of an employed counsellor, under the
close supervision of an experienced and qualified supervisor
Ongoing learning and and challenging of professional knowledge through the
integration of discussion forums, consultations, practicum experiences, and
assignments.
AWARDS, HONOURS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Member of Golden Key International Honor Society

Master of Counselling Scholarship
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship
Jason Lang Award, Two- Time Recipient
Continuing Education Scholarship
Faculty of Arts and Science Scholarship
First Class Standing Award

2011- Present
2014
2013
2010 2012
2010-2012
October, 2011
2010-2011

PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Kells Counselling, Edmonton, AB
2015- Present
Counselling Practicum Student
Providing individual counselling sessions, completing vocational and
cognitive assessments, and attending weekly supervision to fulfi ll practicum
component of Master of Counselling Program.
Catholic Social Services, Edmonton, AB

2013- 2014
Child and Youth Care Worker
Assessing needs of client, formulating service plans, providing counselling,
and teaching basic life and community/family living skills
Pilgrims Hospice, Edmonton, AB
Volunteer
Co-facilitate a therapeutic arts program for grieving
children, teens and families. Incorporating art and music
in a therapeutic program.

Mind Exercise Nutrition- Do it! (MEND)

Program Facilitator
Facilitating a healthy lifestyle program for at-risk families.
Incorporating theories of behaviour psychology to allow
for healthy changes.
City of Leduc, Leduc, AB
Supervisor, Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor
Responsible for supervising staff , teaching Red Cross
swimming lessons to individuals of all ages and
developmental levels and with various disabilities, and
providing first aid and handing emergency situations as
needed.

2011 Present

2012 - 2013

2005- 2013

MEMBERSHIPS
Golden Key International Honour Society Member
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Member
PRESENTATIONS
Assessment Presentation
CAAP 6613- Assessment: Processes and Application
July, 2014
Introduction and overview of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R) and
the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS)
Male Gender Construction in Sports and Wrestling
SOCI 377- Sociology of Youth
Addresses the issues surrounding male gender
socialization, and the effects of sports and wrestling on
male self-image.
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR level C
AED trained
ASIST- Suicide Intervention Training

September,
2011

CPI restraint trained

WHIMIS trained
National Lifeguard Service
Aquatic Emergency Care
Water Safety Instructor
Babysitting Course Instructor