Our Background
Personal Profile
Chardonae has always wanted to work in a field where she can serve her community while working with children, even considered being a paediatrician. She found a passion for psychology in high school when she realised that a lot of her friends and family were silently suffering with issues they did not feel comfortable discussing with the adults in their lives. In this same time period, Chardonae began to come fascinated with the 'why' people say and do things, a question that still exists to this day. After doing career research, she realised that psychology answers her 'why' questions and also provides the coping tools, the safe place to discuss adversities without judgement and being able to serve the community. These same principles (and more) are what she wishes to provide in Bermuda's community today.
Education & Work Experience
2023
PESI
Certified Anxiety-Informed Professional
Skills obtained: clinical techniques to address clients thoughts, feelings and behaviours which underpin their anxiety. Effective clinical and behavioural interventions to decrease symptoms of anxiety, panic disorders and specific phobias.
2019-2020
University College London
MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Skills obtained: analysing policy, planning and management of CAMH, impact of culture and diversity in practice and applying clinical theory into practice.
Distinction in dissertation, area: self-harm and social media
2015-2018
Kingston University London
BSc Psychology Hons
Graduated with Upper Second Class Honours
Distinction in dissertation, area: bullying
Current Role
The Coalition for the Protection of Children
Programme Coordinator
In the position I lead, coordinate and facilitate Bermuda's first Supervised Visitation and Exchange/handover centre. I also curate and co-facilitate workshops for the Roots for Success Programme. Additionally, I engage in a social work component of case management with assigned clients, support facilitation of Safety Matters and One Love Programmes and assist with advocacy to raise awareness amongst Bermuda's community.
2021-2023
The Department of Child and Family Services
Social Work Assistant and Acting Social Worker
In this position, I was assigned to a social worker to assist them with case management, executing service plans, liaise with the children’s parents / caregivers, conduct home visits, ensure the necessary paperwork has been completed by the clients, facilitate supervised interventions, check-ins with clients, transport clients and documentation. Additionally, I had the opportunity to act as the case lead (social worker) for 3 months
2018-2019
Solstice
Graduate Mental Health Worker
In the position, I was a mental health worker who assisted the clinician with child and adolescent cases. The cases ranged from ASD spectrum to emotional difficulties. I also aided in designing the structure for a clinical summer camp, as well as facilitating groups.
