© ARCH Psychological Services, 2011 780.428.9223 855.214.7542 arch@archpsychological.com  Erin is a graduate of the Counselling Psychology Program at the University of Alberta and a Provisionally Registered Psychologist. She has a special interest in addictions counselling including the treatment of substance abuse, the provision of psycho-education, and the maintenance of sobriety. Erin also enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, and interpersonal distress. Erin's focus extends to psychological assessment services. She has experience providing psycho-educational assessments for early detection and treatment of learning disabilities, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and behavioural concerns. She has also assessed clients for whom brain injury, fetal-alcohol spectrum disorder, and personality disorders are prospective factors. Erin further offers a range of psycho- legal assessment services for clients who are victims of crime and/or involved in civil litigation and family law cases. Erin approaches her therapeutic work largely from a humanistic perspective by working to convey an understanding of her clients. She fosters an exploration of clients' presenting concerns while honing a confidence in people's resiliency and resourcefulness. Erin works to support her clients to solve their own problems and establish their own solutions. She incorporates cognitive-behavioural, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques as necessary, particularly when clients face difficulties realizing their therapeutic goals. Erin's warmth, compassion, and commitment to her clients are foundational of her practice. Her genuineness creates an atmosphere of non-judgement and safety for her clients. Her patience and curiosity about clients' presenting concerns sustains her in interest in professional practice. Outside of her work at ARCH Psychological Services, Erin enjoys practising yoga, playing guitar, and travelling. She can be reached at 780-428-9223. Email: erin.hawkins@archpsychological.com Erin Hawkins, MEd Made with Xara