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| Dori Zener, Toronto Ontario |
Dori Zener, MSW,
RSW
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
Email: dori.zener@redpathcentre.ca
Phone: (416) 920-4999 Ext 0172
New Clients: Dori is currently accepting new clients.
Dori Zener is an Individual, Couple and Family Therapist at The Redpath Centre and a Social Worker in the Child Development
Program at Bloorview Kids Rehab. At Bloorview, she conducts strengths-based psychosocial assessments for families of children
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disability, Developmental and/or physical
disability. She provides solution-focused consultation to families to assist with their adjustment to a diagnosis, crisis
management, system navigation, family and marital issues, caregiver fatigue, and sexuality. Dori has helped parents of children
with disabilities increase their parenting confidence and competence through the evidence-based "Triple P" (Positive
Parenting Program), and has presented the successful outcomes at conferences and internal presentations. Dori is actively
involved with inter-professional education and recently collaborated with professionals across the GTA to develop "Perspectives,"
a program to educate interdisciplinary health care students about collaborative care for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders
and developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Dori has been interviewed by national media regarding the impact
of diagnosis and support options for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Clinical Interests: Early adolescence (13+ years)
and adults with Asperger Syndrome, self-esteem, building and maintaining relationships, parenting issues, couple and family
counseling
Education and Certifications:
- Master of Social Work, University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Social and Political Theory, University of Western Ontario
- Certificate in Solution-Focused Counselling, University of Toronto
- Accredited
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Provider
- Certified Inter-professional
Educator
Fees: $120 per hour
Referrals: Self-referral or mental health professional
Professional Memberships:
- Ontario
Association of Social Workers
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social
Service Workers
- Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities
