Kelly Trottier
Kelly A. Trottier, BSW, RSW is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Kelly joined the OICBT team in 2019. Her personal and professional path has led her from one side of the world to the other, soaking up opportunities to expand her worldview and immerse herself in an array of life experiences that have challenged, grounded, and inspired her. She has deep roots and interests in community development, social justice, and harm reduction. Nurturing an authentic, holistic, and strengths-based approach to her work and daily life, Kelly is committed to meeting people where they are at, and working alongside clients and their families, her team, and community partners as a trusted resource and advocate.
Some of Kelly’s favourite books (in no particular order):
Eger, Edith. (2022) The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life. Simon & Schuster.
Maté, Gabor (2009). In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction. Vintage Canada.
Chödron, Pema. (2001) Start Where you Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living. Shambhala; First Thus edition.
About Kelly
Kelly is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Kelly is a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
https://www.oasw.org/
Bachelor of Social Work, University of Calgary
https://socialwork.ucalgary.ca/
Public Relations Graduate Certificate, Honours, Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
https://mediaarts.humber.ca/programs/public-relations-postgraduate.html
Bachelor of Arts, King’s University College at Western University
https://www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/social-justice-and-peace-studies/
Community Partner Award, Ottawa Salus (2017-2018)
Recipient of King’s University College Entrance Scholarship (2004)
OCSWSSW Continuing Competence Program (ongoing)
OASW Learning Centre Webinars (ongoing)
https://olc.oasw.org/OLC/OLC/Webinars.aspx
OICBT seminars on mood disorders, PTSD, eating disorders and more (ongoing)
Abbreviated DBT Skills Training (22 hours over 11 weeks) presented by DBT House (2021)
https://www.dbthouse.com/courses/abbreviated-dbt-skills-training
Essentials of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Level 1 – Learning CBT, OICBT (2020)
https://www.ottawacbt.ca/workshops
Fundamentals of Addiction professional development workshop, Wilfred Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work (2020)
https://continuingeducation.wlu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1029074
San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program (2019)
https://sanyas.ca/
Mental Health First Aid Basic (12-hour), Mental Health Commission of Canada/Mental Health First Aid Canada (2018)
https://www.mhfa.ca/training/mhfa/standard/
Community Support Outreach Coordinator; Ottawa West Community Support- Aging in Place (AIP) program (2015- 2019)
https://owcs.ca/aging-in-place
Algonquin College Social Service Worker (SSW) Student Field Work Placement Mentor for SSW students completing their placements within the AIP program (2015- 2019)
Teaching Assistant Volunteer; Johanna Malan Early Childhood Development Centre, Johannesburg (2014)
Adult Day Program Coordinator; Ottawa West Community Support (2013)
https://owcs.ca/services/adult-day-program
Intern Communications Support Officer; Rooftops Canada/Madulammoho Housing Association, Johannesburg (2011-2012)
Kelly Trottier, Intern Communications Support Officer, South Africa