Meet Ejemen

 

Ejemen (Eje) Iyayi is a Registered Social Worker with over 11 years of experience working with children, youth, and families within a variety of community and hospital-based settings. She has worked on multi-disciplinary teams in in-patient and out-patient mental health services, has a certificate in mediation from the Justice Institute of British Columbia, and has done extensive group facilitation work with youth and caregivers.

Grounded in attachment theory, oriented towards trauma-informed care, and equipped with an anti-oppressive lens, Eje has an appreciation for the nuances in people's life stories. As such, she incorporates a balance of compassion, collaboration, and creativity into her approach. Whether it be a young child, teenager, parent, or family unit, Eje is dedicated to seeking out strengths because she believes this to be both a launching pad for growth and a window into the possibilities of change.

With her warm, grounded, and genuine spirit, Eje works hard to foster - and remain accountable to - safety, trust, and authenticity at every point during her therapeutic work alongside clients.

The first step is to contact our Client Care Coordinator Samantha to ensure that we get you set up with right support for your family’s unique needs.

Areas of treatment

 

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Depression

  • Coping skills

  • Emotion regulation and behavioural challenges

  • Identity struggles

  • Parent-child/family conflict

  • Peer relationships

  • School issues

  • Self-esteem

  • Stress

  • Suicidality

 

Techniques used

  • Anti-Oppressive

  • Attachment theory

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Polyvagal-Informed

  • Strengths-Based

  • Solution-Focused

  • Trauma-Informed

  • Parent/caregiver coaching

Education

  • Masters of Social Work from University of Victoria

  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and International Relations from University of British Columbia

  • Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Mediation / Third-Party Intervention from Justice Institute of British Columbia

Certifications

  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Advanced Clinician Training

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

  • Connect Attachment Programs (Connect) Facilitator Training

  • SafeTalk Suicide Alertness Training

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Mental Health First Aid (from Mental Health Commission of Canada)

Professional organizations

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

  • Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)