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.

Work With Ejemen

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)