What is it like to work at the Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma (CTSACT)?
What do we do, exactly?
We provide accessible, trauma-focused services to survivors of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and other stressful life events. These events have tremendous impacts on the emotional, psychological, relational and often physical health of our clients. We are in the business of caring for echoes - the ripple effects of memories that never seem to become memories, but rather continue both happening and not happening, over and over, in sneaky and persistent ways in client's day-to-day lives. It can be difficult, non-linear, and demanding in ways other work may not be.
Why do specialized services matter?
The treatment of PTSD, cPTSD, and trauma-related dissociation are specializations, requiring specialized training, experience and supervision. Evidence-based treatments involve unique interventions, and generalized therapies can be ineffective and unhelpful.
How does CTSACT operate?
CTSACT is a registered charity, with a clear vision: it strives to enhance the health and well being of all people and our broader community through responsible and effective programs in education, research and advocacy, and counselling. After 30 years in the community, CTSACT has become a strong foundation in the service delivery, and a leader in the field of trauma.
Our culture is collaborative. Associate therapists function as a flat organization - no managers, supervisors, or directors, All decisions are taken collectively, and are motivated by a commitment to taking care of the CTSACT by taking care of our clinicians, employees and clients. Our Board of Directors oversees the charity, ensuring compliance with regulations, while Associate therapists focus on the delivery of high-quality psychotherapy services.
What is it like to be an Associate Therapist?
Each Associate operates their own private practice, and manages their own schedule and caseload. We share office space at our location in central Ottawa, and are supported by our administrative coordinator. We contribute to student development through our internship program, and meet weekly for case consultations and peer-support. CTSACT fosters a professional community of practice, built on mutual support, shared purpose, and commitment to serving the community.
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