Giselle ontra
Giselle Veilleux Ontra (born 9 April 1955) is an American Clinical Psychotherapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been helping patients overcome life's challenges since 1979.
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Giselle Veilleux Ontra | |
Born | Quebec, Quebec |
Nationality | American |
Education | Masters's in Psychology |
Alma mater | Rutgers University, University of Maine, University of Houston |
Occupation | Clinical Psychologist (1988 - current) |
Awards | MA, LPC, LMFT, CGP |
Website | www.GiselleOntra.com [1] |
Early life and education
Professional career
Public speeches and workshops
- Workshop presentation for surgical nurses at Methodist Hospital on the “Psychological Effects of Trauma.”
- Speaker for the Women’s Professional Organization, Zonta, on “Effects of Appearance on our Society.”
- Workshop for EAP professionals on post-traumatic stress disorder.
- As a result of a grant, multiple national workshops for the Neurofibromatosis Society on the emotional issues associated with Living with NF.
- Seminar “To Heal and Repair a Wounded Self: Beyond Trauma.”
- Participated in a documentary for KTRK-TV on Post Traumatic Stress Disorders.
- Workshop presentation for professionals at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston focusing on “Early Intervention in Disfigurement and Trauma.”
- Workshop entitled “Visible and Invisible Trauma” to medical personnel and mental health professionals regarding psychological issues pertaining to individuals who have experienced physical and/or emotional trauma.
- Workshop at Westview School regarding psychological issues to families and teachers dealing with children with physical disfigurement.
- Workshop for the Biofeedback Society pertaining to the psychological aspects of individuals dealing with physical and/or emotional trauma.
- Workshop for the National Organization for Women regarding rape and the psychological aftermath.
- Keynote speaker for women’s groups at the Jewish Community Center on “Trauma and Stress.” The focus was on coping strategies for victims and their families.
- Seminars for the City of Houston employees pertaining to job related stress and conflict issues.
- Harding Hospital and International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies presented workshop on “Trauma Studies: Contributions to Life Sciences and Humane Policy.”
- Workshops for the Women’s Center regarding issues such as rape, trauma, midlife crisis, and assertiveness training, codependency issues, and so forth.
- Workshops at local colleges and universities regarding similar issues.
- Workshops for local support group called “Facial Expressions” which I founded and served as consultant for families of victims of facial disfigurement. Topics included developmental issues for the facially deformed child and his/her family, interfacing with school and medical personnel, developing effective communication and coping techniques, etc.
- Facilitated and consulted to support groups in Dallas, Texas for adult victims of physical trauma.
- Seminar in Fort Worth, Texas regarding psychological issues pertaining o families with a member who has facial deformities.
- Workshop at Humana Hospital in Dallas, Texas addressing medical personnel, patients, and families on psycho-social aspects of facial disfigurement.
- Addressed Grand Rounds at the University of Texas Plastic Surgery Department discussing effective ways of communication with patients and their families.
- In-service training to the nursing staff at St. Luke’s Hospital regarding patients’ needs.
- Served as a consultant to “Forward Face”, a self help group for the facially disfigured at New York Hospital University. The focus was on social and psychological rehabilitation.
- Workshops to various groups in the local area regarding suicide- How to Assess, Identify, and Triage.
- Participated as a group leader for a workshop entitled “Who Will Heal the Healers.”
- Workshop at the World of Women Show- seminars regarding women and trauma.
- Workshop for Smith Alumnae Graduates on Impact of Appearance.
Published articles
- Article and brochure published for Neurofibromatosis entitled “What to do when People Stare.”
- Article for Memorial Care System Magazine – “When being Healthy is making you Sick.”
- Article for Neurofibromatosis Newsletter- “Siblings of a Disabled Child.”
Media appearances
- Appeared at the request of NBC on “People Are Talking” shows in Boston, Baltimore, New York City, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia discussing the psycho-social effects of disfigurement.
- Appeared in Houston on a number of “Good Morning Houston” talk shows discussing psychological aspects of trauma.
- Involved and coordinated documentaries for a number of facial reconstructive centers pertaining to psycho-social aspects of appearance and disfigurement.
- Radio programs discussing effects of physical trauma.
- Television appearance in Dallas, Texas discussing emotional aspects of plastic surgery.
- Organized and appeared for Channel 11 in Houston, Texas to promote public awareness for the facially impaired.
Ex-Patriot Experiences
- Assessed psychological appropriateness for candidates applying for overseas assignments.
- Provide psychological support for individuals and/or their families via telephone in foreign countries.
- Therapeutic interventions with ex-patriots from French speaking countries (Awty School, Schlumberger, Total, etc.)
- Interviewed and assessed appropriateness for psychiatrist and mental health providers in French speaking countries to determine eligibility for EAP work.
Professional affiliations
- Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
- Member of Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
- Member of Houston Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
- Member of American Group Psychotherapy Association.
- Member of Houston Group Psychotherapy Association.
- Member of the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists.
- Member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
Personal life
References
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