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Name Languages 2008 2004 1994 2010 to present 2008-2009 2007 2006 2004 2004 1995-2000 2000 |
Edrich Smook
English, Afrikaans
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in Psychology, University of Pretoria
Specialisation: Narrative Therapy
BA.Psych, University of Pretoria
Matric, Krugersdorp
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE
Private practice in Linden, Johannesburg
Leadership Coach & Skills Facilitator, TowerStone, [JHB, South Africa]
Facilitating leadership development at Front Level Leader and Mid Level Leader position, incorporating the general management
functions into a values driven leadership perspective, specifically aimed at empowerment and accountability of employees. Standard
workshops are conducted over 4 one week sessions throughout the year.
Recruitment Consultant & Skills Facilitator, The Associates [Pretoria, South Africa]
Conducting facilitative group sessions as a means of determining interpersonal style, leadership potential and ability to function within a
specific company’s working philosophy. Strategic advice on placement of candidates based on their interpersonal fit within specific
divisions of the client-company. Establishing areas in need of interpersonal development within the successful applicants, which could
enhance the applicant’s fit into the company’s working culture. The running and facilitation of life skill development workshops to newly
employed candidates within large firms doing mass recruitment. (Workshops covering the following areas of development. EQ, Cognitive
Skills Development, Leadership and Assertiveness Training.)
Stabilis Treatment Centre, [Pretoria, South Africa]
Group and individual therapeutic facilitation with the goal being recovery and rehabilitation from substance abuse and addiction.
Organizing and Conducting therapeutic group sessions relating to self discovery, interpersonal style, understanding the emotional and
mental function of drug use, report writing and mental evaluation of individuals, dealing with the medical aid in terms of diagnosis of
pathology, normalizing of conflict and disputes among clients within the rehabilitation centre, individual and family therapy – creating
an holistic understanding within the client as to the families function within and around the addiction.
Team Building Facilitator, Team Building Institute, [Pretoria, South Africa]
Co-Facilitation of various teams with the goal of enhancing intra-team performance through creating insight into diversity and effective
communication patterns, the process involved the use of adventure related experiential learning. Setup of activities for team cohesion
enhancement (Ropes Courses, etc.). Management of logistics during the process of facilitation. Directing flow of work/corporate team
process toward team and self-discovery, including management style, needs assessment, conflict management, performance evaluation
etc. Socializing and networking within the corporate teams.
Trauma Facilitator, Tshwane Emergency Medical Services [Pretoria, South Africa]
Counselled within and diffused Trauma at various emergency scenes where individuals or groups were injured or deceased. Counselling
and Trauma defusing of significant others whom were present but not injured at the emergency scenes.
NON-PSYCHOLOGY WORK EXPERIENCE
Scuba Diving Instructor / Dive Master, IANTD Africa [Komatie Springs]
Executive Scuba & Reef Divers [Pretoria], Sub-Atlandian Diving [Stellenbosch]
Worked within the Scuba-diving industry as an Instructor and Dive-master, qualified in both recreational and Technical diving.
Supplemented these positions with qualifications and experience in sailing at yacht-skipper level.
Night Club Manager, Why – Not Nightclub, [Edinburgh, United Kingdom]
Worked as a nightclub manager with extensive involvement in the organisation and optimisation of staff & the dynamic system of service
delivery.
Scuba Diving Instructor, Yacht and Diving Charter [Maputo, Mozambique]
Managing of boat chartering and training of clients in scuba-diving in and around the Inhaca Island region.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS / SKILLS
Team Facilitation / Team Management
Team Cohesion Enhancement & Work Team Process Optimization.
Generating and managing of alternative solutions when current group processes have moved into deadlock.
Flexibility in approaches, adjusting to the specific needs of the process at hand.
Out of the box thinking within group and individual performance management.
Appreciation for and facilitation of alternatives presented by the team.
Commitment to and firm belief in the ability of all human beings to conquer their circumstance and excel at life.
Utilising adventure to aid in Team performance enhancement (Scuba-Diving, Kayaking, Abseiling, Archery, Rafting, Orienteering,
Mountain
Biking & Snorkeling).
Organizing and Managing groups relating to life-skills Training over two years within various leadership positions
Team Building Institution with the use of experiential metaphors to facilitate change.
Interpersonal hands-on experience and skills throughout extensive travelling and working in various countries.
Training and Managing of scuba divers within a group and individual setting, with continual management of group diversity.
Sailing and yacht chartering through which team management skills were emphasized and enhanced.
Facilitation of drug rehabilitation groups utilising systemic and narrative processes to enhance self-discovery and interpersonal insight.
| CV of Edrich Smook Counselling Psychologist - PS 0105384 |