Kathy Elissat
Occupational Therapist | Port Coquitlam
Areas of Expertise: Return to Work, Mental Health, Concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Seating and Positioning, Home Accessibility Modifications & Aging in Place
I have worked as an Occupational Therapist in BC since 2000. Over my career, I have extensive experience & training in spinal cord injury, brain injury, and concussion rehabilitation as well as in mental health & psychological injury recovery settings. I have worked in a range of practice areas, including in- and outpatient rehabilitation, community health, private practice, and as a health care provider and disability case manager for WSBC, ICBC, and insurance providers.
I am a Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Professor at University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine. I bring a highly personalized, caring approach to my work, with a focus on helping clients achieve meaningful improvements in their daily function and overall resilience and well-being.
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Approaches for trauma and anxiety such as:
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Exposure-Based Therapy
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Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Psychology (BA), Concordia University
CHCPBC Licensed Occupational Therapist
Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
Member of the BC Adaptive Mentorship Network for Pain, Mental Health and Substance Use (BCAMN)
CAOT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Level 1
TBI and Post-Concussion Syndrome Course with Kyi Rehabilitation
Wheelchair Seating and Positioning (Practical Applications) with Access
CAOT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Pain BC: Pain Foundations, Moving Through Pain, Advanced Modules of Pain
CAOT Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorder
CAOT Delivering Occupational Therapy Services in Mental Health
CAOT Expressive Poster-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Training Certification
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program, University of British Columbia
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