--0000000000008c4ede056d5942df Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Karine, Here's a quick translation for you. Having completed a Bachelor=E2=80=99s degree in Honours Psychology at the University of Carlton, in Ottawa, Christina has always had a keen interested in the field of mental health, specifically focusing on positive psychology and improving the well-being of others. Throughout her Honour=E2= =80=99s thesis, she focused her research on uncovering various coping strategies to help deal with the development of late stages of cancer. Pursuing this passion in the helping field, she decided to complete a Master=E2=80=99s de= gree in Education at the University of Ottawa, concentrating on evidence-based practices in helping medical professionals develop their empathic skills. Throughout her studies, Christina volunteered in various clinical settings. As a volunteer at The Ottawa Hospital in the Psychosocial Oncology Department, she helped clients and their families cope. Further, she has volunteered at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute at the R=C3=A9sidence la Bonne =C3=89toile, helping in the rehabilitation process = of clients with mental health issues, specifically improving their well-being by increasing autonomy and social functioning. =E2=80=9CHaving worked with man= y clients in various settings, I have learned the importance of building an alliance and using a contextual model to work collaboratively with them to achieve their goals. I strongly believe in building a therapeutic relationship and am excited to bring my enthusiasm and passion to Home Care Assistance.=E2=80=9D --=20 *Timothy Thomas* *Director of Client Care & Development* *Home Care Assistance (Montr**=C3=A9**al) Inc.* *4464 Ste. Catherine Ouest* *Westmount, Qu**=C3=A9**bec* *H3Z 1R7* *Tel: 514 907 5065 - Fax: 514 907 5067* *tt@homecareassistance.com * --0000000000008c4ede056d5942df Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Karine, Here's a quick translati= on for you. Having completed a Bachelor=E2=80=99s degre= e in Honours Psychology at the University of Carlton, in Ottawa, Christina = has always had a keen interested in the field of mental health, specificall= y focusing on positive psychology and improving the well-being of others. T= hroughout her Honour=E2=80=99s thesis, she focused her research on uncoveri= ng various coping strategies to help deal with the development of late stag= es of cancer. Pursuing this passion in the helping field, she decided to co= mplete a Master=E2=80=99s degree in Education at the University of Ottawa, = concentrating on evidence-based practices in helping medical professionals = develop their empathic skills. Throughout her studies, Christina volunteered = in various clinical settings. As a volunteer at The Ottawa Hospital in the = Psychosocial Oncology Department, she helped clients and their families cop= e. Further, sh