Kaitlyn Butterfield

Kaitlyn Butterfield - Interne

Kaitlyn est interne pré doctorale APPIC, sous la supervision principale de la Dre Deanna Drahovzal et de la Dre Emma Murray, ainsi que de ses superviseurs secondaires, la Dre Emma Dargie et la Dre Victoria Edwards. Elle termine son doctorat en neuropsychologie du développement clinique à l'Université York, où ses recherches portent sur la compréhension de la façon dont les facteurs familiaux et environnementaux se rapportent aux résultats cognitifs chez les enfants après un AVC pédiatrique. Kaitlyn détient également des maîtrises en neuropsychologie du développement clinique et en psychologie du développement.

Kaitlyn a principalement travaillé avec des enfants, des adolescents, des jeunes adultes et des familles dans des milieux privés, universitaires et hospitaliers. Son expérience clinique inclut des thérapies individuelles, familiales et de groupe ainsi que des évaluations neuropsychologiques, psychoéducatives et psychologiques. Elle a suivi une formation spécialisée à l'Hospital pour enfants malades, où elle a travaillé avec des enfants et des familles naviguant dans des conditions neurologiques et médicales complexes dans les programmes d'AVC, de transplantation et de médecine régénérative, ainsi que de neurochirurgie. Tout au long de ces expériences, elle a travaillé avec des personnes présentant une gamme de préoccupations développementales, neurologiques, d'apprentissage, d'attention, émotionnelles et comportementales.

Kaitlyn considère la thérapie comme un processus collaboratif. Plutôt que d'adopter une approche universelle, elle travaille avec ses clients pour comprendre ce qui les a amenés à la thérapie, identifier ce qui compte le plus pour eux et s'appuyer sur les forces et ressources qu'ils possèdent déjà. Son approche est intégrative, informée du traumatisme et fondée sur des preuves, s'appuyant principalement sur la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale, la thérapie d'acceptation et d'engagement, et la thérapie comportementale dialectique.

Chez Gilmour Psychological Services®, Kaitlyn offre des évaluations (neuropsychologiques, psychodiagnostiques et psychoéducatives), de la thérapie à court et à long terme, la gestion de crise, ainsi que des consultations aux enfants, jeunes, adultes et familles. Par-dessus tout, Kaitlyn s'efforce de développer une relation thérapeutique authentique et de confiance où les clients et les familles se sentent écoutés, respectés et activement impliqués dans leurs soins.

Expertise des stagiaires

Les domaines d'intérêt particulier de Kaitlyn comprennent :

Anxiety

July 29, 2022

Anxiety has been frequently described as feelings of fright, flight or freeze. This means that people experiencing anxiety have both the mental and the physical, visceral feelings of wanting to escape the situation, fight what is challenging or simply cannot move in any direction to deal with what is troubling them.

Assessments

July 27, 2022

Psychological Assessments are used by psychologists to help determine a diagnosis and inform the course of treatment. There are many different components to these assessments such as different tests, interviews, school and medical records, medical information, and observation.

Behavioural Problems

July 25, 2022

Children present with behavioural problems for a variety of reasons. In some cases, children’s behaviour problems are caused by the child’s temperament or by biologically based conditions such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In other cases, the child is reacting to stressors or changes in the environment. Some examples would be parental separation and divorce or loss of a parent. Psychologists can help parents to understand the causes of their child’s behaviour and can then advise how to best deal with their child’s problems. Psychologists may offer individual therapy for the child if appropriate or may consult with the parents regarding strategies they can employ to deal with their child’s behaviour more effectively.

Childhood Trauma

July 17, 2022

Childhood trauma refers to when a child experiences a traumatic event that results in negative and pervasive physical, psychological and cognitive effects.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

July 13, 2022

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that focuses on reframing harmful or painful thoughts and behaviours. This form of therapy is often used to treat anxiety and depression but can be helpful with many different mental and physical challenges.

Crisis Management

July 9, 2022

Crisis intervention is an urgent and temporary care given to an individual experiencing a crisis. The purpose of this intervention is to interrupt and prevent negative or harmful behaviours and reduce emotional distress, with the hope that the client (an individual, couple or family) will be able to return to their usual level of functioning and be able to cope with future crises with greater ease.

Depression

July 3, 2022

Depression is a state of low mood in which people feel helpless, hopeless, worthless, lethargic and unable to enjoy the things that used to give them pleasure. People who are depressed are often irritable or pessimistic. Their low mood goes beyond having “the blues” or being sad. Even people who are grieving usually do not sink into depression. People diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder cannot just “pull up their socks” to get better. They require professional help. Psychologists use a variety of scientifically based psychotherapeutic approaches to help people recover from depression.

Family Therapy

June 23, 2022

Parents and their children may love each other but when they clash, it can be distressing. When disagreements occur often, if not at seemingly every turn, it can create a stressful home environment. Parents and their children may not always see eye-to-eye, especially in this ever-changing and complex world, and communication and problem-solving can be an ongoing challenge, however, these are skills that can be learned and can be improved upon. As well, professional help may be invaluable should things get out of hand and when emotions flare and conflict threatens to become the new norm.

Health, Migraines & Chronic Illness

June 15, 2022

Chronic pain and mental health disorders often occur together. In fact, research suggests that chronic pain and mental health problems can contribute to and exacerbate each other.

Learning Disabilities

June 5, 2022

Learning disabilities cause a child to experience difficulty achieving academically to the level that would be expected given the child’s general intellectual ability. There are different types of learning disabilities which affect achievement in different ways and which require different forms of intervention.Psychologists can assist parents in planning for their child’s education by providing a psychoeducational assessment. These assessments provide clarification as to the nature of the child’s disability and provide recommendations for interventions which can help the child to achieve their academic potential. Such assessments also help parents to be aware of the type of post-secondary educational programs in which their child is likely to achieve success in future.

Mindfulness

May 28, 2022

Mindfulness is the ability to be aware of present thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and the surrounding environment and label them from an objective viewpoint, without judgment.

Neuropsychology

May 24, 2022

Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between the brain and behaviour. The evaluations are comprehensive and address both cognitive and character-related aspects of an individual. Assessments provide a diagnosis regarding the individual’s level of cognitive and emotional function and a medical-legal opinion regarding SABS (Statutory Accident Benefits), long-term disability and specific legal questions.

Parenting Issues

May 20, 2022

Children are affected by parental separation and divorce in different ways. Research has indicated that children react in different ways at different ages and that other factors than parental separation alone influence the degree to which a child’s adjustment can be affected by parental separation and divorce.

Self-Esteem Issues

May 6, 2022

Self-esteem refers to the perception of oneself (values, abilities, self-worth, etc.). It impacts one’s relationships, mental health, and achievement. For instance, negative self-regard can lead to mood disturbances, anxiety, and loneliness; It can increase the likelihood of conflict in relationships and increase vulnerability to substance abuse. On the other hand, individuals with positive self-views are generally more likely to maintain positive relationships, maintain a positive outlook on life, and achieve success.

Sleep Disorders

April 30, 2022

Sleep disorders are common conditions that negatively affect the quality and/or amount of sleep. Sleep disorders can result in individuals receiving too much or too little sleep, poor quality of sleep, and sometimes strange or dangerous behaviours while sleeping.

Stress Management

April 24, 2022

It is important to look at the effect or impact that stress and anxiety has on your work and home life. A professional therapist – psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker or counsellor can assist in the stress management process.

Virtual Reality (VR)

April 20, 2022

Virtual Reality (VR) Ottawa

Contact

Pour joindre Kaitlyn directement, veuillez composer le 613-230-4709, poste 220.

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