Education
BA Specialization in Psychology, Minor in Human Relations- Concordia University
Masters in Counselling and Educational Psychology- McGill University
Masters in Social Work- Carleton University
Yaffa Elling has worked for many years with street involved youth and recreation planning and intervention for youth at risk. She has also worked as a guidance counselor in high school, an employment counselor, in front line crisis intervention, in child welfare services, and instructor at the CEGEP, trade school for nursing assistance in mental health, and university levels
Teaching Insterests & Courses taught
Teaching interests include: children and youth rights and child welfare law; professional ethics, counseling skills and theory, understanding homelessness and social exclusion; assessment & engagement of youth & adults at risk in resiliency building through community development and program planning
Courses taught in AHSC: Lifespan Growth and Development; Community Development I, Respecting Diversity in Human Relations, Family Communication, Interviewing Techniques, Youth and Leisure; Youth and Family Legislation, Fundamentals of Child & Youth Work, Working in Task Groups, Case Management in Child and Youth Work, Power and Conflict Resolution, Adolescence Issues in Intervention.
Courses Taught in Social Service: Group work, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Introduction to Intervention Techniques, Intervention with Individuals, Intervention with Mandated Clientele, Research, Addictions Disability and Homelessness, Health Illness and Aging, Social Welfare and Legislation, Resources for Human Needs, Field Work, Developing Services and Resources, Research, Addressing Social Problems, Family Intervention and Assessment, Introduction to Social Service Practice, The Power of Non-Violent Communication, Health care and Interpretation for Indigenous Communities in Canada
