JOANNE BROTHWELL MSW, RSW, CLC, APE
~Therapist & Empowerment Coach |
Joanne Brothwell works in private practice at the Family Counselling Centre in Saskatoon. She has twenty-three years of clinical experience providing counselling to individuals, couples and families. Joanne works with clients in a safe, caring and confidential environment to help people who are going through a difficult time.
She offers counselling services to adults and teens to address depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and issues related to divorce and separation. Joanne has a special interest in recovery from emotional and psychological abuse, sometimes referred to as narcissistic abuse. Joanne received her Master in Social Work (MSW) from University of Calgary and has attained Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) through the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW). She is a Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) from Destination Leadership. Joanne is registered member of the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) and is an approved Clinical Supervisor with the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Joanne is in private practice at the Family Counselling Centre and is an approved service provider for the City of Saskatoon Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). To book an appointment with Joanne, click here. |
Joanne's Approach
Joanne uses an eclectic approach to therapy and coaching, using a variety of counselling approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
Professional Education
Master of Social Work, (Clinical Practice in Family Therapy Specialization), University of Calgary
Bachelor of Social Work, University of Regina
Bachelor of Arts, University of Saskatchewan
Professional Certification
Applied Practice Endorsement – Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
Certified Leadership Coach, Expedition Coaching Program. Included:
Professional Memberships
Professional Training
Joanne works in private practice at the Family Counselling Centre in Saskatoon. To book an appointment with Joanne, click on the button below.
Joanne uses an eclectic approach to therapy and coaching, using a variety of counselling approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
Professional Education
Master of Social Work, (Clinical Practice in Family Therapy Specialization), University of Calgary
Bachelor of Social Work, University of Regina
Bachelor of Arts, University of Saskatchewan
Professional Certification
Applied Practice Endorsement – Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
- Authorized practice within the practice of social work requires the application of specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions.
- APE Social Workers have demonstrated that they possess the required education and clinical experience to competently provide diagnostic services. As such, are deemed to be qualified to use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and other diagnostic classification systems as appropriate in clinical practice.
Certified Leadership Coach, Expedition Coaching Program. Included:
- 5-step GUIDE Coaching Model, using an intentional questioning process to facilitate thinking, creativity and problem solving to support the supervisee’s learning journey to success.
- 6-step DIRECT Feedback Model that provides a practical and focused approach for providing performance feedback.
Professional Memberships
- Registered member of the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
- Approved Supervisor through the Association of Social Work Boards,
Professional Training
- CPT for PTSD Training - Cognitive Processing Therapy For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training - Professional Education Systems Institute
- Family Based Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa - TraintoTreat4Ed.com
- Teen Mental Health Literacy – Train the Trainer Program, Teen Mental Health.org, Dr. Stan Kucher
- Better Outcomes Now: Evidence-Based Practice--Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS)
- Mastering DSM-5: Diagnosing Disorders in Children, Adolescents and Adults, CE4less.com (Approved Continuing Education Program)
- Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, CE4less.com (Approved Continuing Education Program)
- Narrative Therapy Workshop, Dr. Steven Madigan--The Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
- How to Rewire the Traumatized Brain, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk--National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine
- Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) Training for Crisis Intervention and Relapse Prevention, Dr. Bruno Cayoun--Mindfullness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy Institute
- Treating Eating Issues from a Systemic Perspective, Willian Corregan, MTS—American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Supervision: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, CE4less.com (Approved Continuing Education Program)
- Clinical Supervision, Legal, Ethical and Risk Management Issues, CE4less.com (Approved Continuing Education Program)
- ASIST—Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training--Living Works Education
- Eating Disorders, Finding Your Way Through Treatment Difficulty, Patty Wegman
- Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Dr. John Gottman--Gottman Institute
- Introduction to Eating Disorders--International Association of Eating Disorders Institute
- Rapid Recovery Techniques for Depression and Self-Esteem, Dr. David Burns, MD
- Solution-Focused Strategies, Nancy McConkey--Jack Hirose Inc.
- DSM-IV in Action: Application, Assessment and Treatment Strategy, Sophia F. Dziegielewski, PhD—Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Rachel Yahuda, PhD, Psychiatry Academic Day
- DBT: Skills Training for Clinicians, Larry Katz, MD--Behavioral Tech, LLC
- Self-Injury in Youth--Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
- Children & Adolescents: Brain Development, Behavior, Learning and Emotional Challenges--Jack Hirose and Associates
- The Explosive Child, Ross Green, PhD—Jack Hirose and Associates
- Collaborative Victory vs. Defeat, Scott Millar, PhD--Heart and Soul of Change
- F.R.I.E.N.D.S program (Youth Anxiety Treatment)--Friends Resilience
- Interventions for Traumatized Children and Adolescents--The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
- Family Strategies, Practical Tools for Professionals Treating Families Impacted by Addictions, Claudia Black, PhD
- Addictions Diagnostic Assessment Workshop, Dr. Norm Hoffman PhD
- Thought Patterns for High Performance 3.0—The Pacific Institute
Joanne works in private practice at the Family Counselling Centre in Saskatoon. To book an appointment with Joanne, click on the button below.