FIREFLY is a multi-service, non-profit organization providing a wide range of services for children, youth, and families in communities across Northwestern Ontario. They are dedicated to supporting and strengthening the health and well-being of families, children, and youth through emotional, physical, developmental, and community services. Located in Kenora, Ontario with frequent travel to the surrounding communities, primarily by car.
Supervision is provided by licensed psychology staff who are consultants working for Firefly.
rotation experiences
Assessments:
- Psychological (mental health) assessment for children and youth
- Autism diagnostic assessments for children and youth
- Opportunities for neuropsychological assessment with Northwestern Ontario FASD diagnostic clinic (if supervision is available)
Psychotherapy:
- Opportunities to provide individual and group psychotherapy via telehealth to children and adolescents with developmental differences for a variety of complex trauma and mental health concerns
- Opportunities to gain experience with different therapeutic modalities, including CBT, trauma-focused CBT, DBT, and behavioural therapy
Consultation:
- Opportunities to provide consultation to community schools and community programs
- Opportunities to collaborate with allied health professionals on a multi-disciplinary team
Education:
- Opportunities to participate in community education initiatives, including workshops and social media
- Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary education with the Firefly team
Additional Opportunities:
- Opportunities to participate in Indigenous cultural education as well as ceremony and other traditional activities
- Opportunity to receive formal ADOS-2 training
- Opportunities to participate in program development and evaluation
Questions specifically about the FIREFLY rotation? Please reach out to Dr. Nichole Faller at nyfaller@gmail.com
housing information
Due to low housing vacancy rates, FIREFLY will secure furnished housing for incoming interns. When this is not required, FIREFLY must be notified no later than June 30th. Rent and related fees (i.e internet, hydro) will be the responsibility of the intern. Rent will be subsidized by FIREFLY as required to ensure equity with other placement locations in the region. Accommodations will be private and fully furnished.
