About Me

So who is Blackcy Placidass?

I was born in Sri Lanka and immigrated to Canada in the 90’s with my parents and two brothers. I lived in Toronto most of my life and recently moved to Ajax, Ontario.

I have been in the helping profession for over 15 years. From a young age I have always tried to help teachers, students, and friends. I did a lot of volunteering at hospitals and libraries where I got to learn and grow as a person. I am a very down to earth person, easy going and open minded.

I completed my Honours Bachelor in Psychology and a Minor in Sexuality. After completing my degree, I was at a point in my life where I did not know what I wanted to embark on. I took a gamble and decided to focus on addictions and mental health which influenced my decision to complete a certification in Addictions.

As I worked in different environments and with different populations, I began to learn that there was an underlying element for peoples life challenges, which was TRAUMA. Trauma can be understood as an event, or multiple events that occurred in a person’s life that was difficult and it continued to interfere in their day to day life. These disruptions ranged from sleep, job satisfaction, stress, troubling relationships, addictions, symptoms of anxiety and depression, physical health etc.

With this knowledge about trauma, I decided at that point I wanted to get to the source of the problem. What kept these people from finding peace in their life? What made them cycle over and over again with their addiction? How did their work, school, family, friends and other social networks play a role in their life?

I went on to complete my Masters in Social Work and to attain a greater understanding of how the municipal and provincial systems effect peoples live's. From working with youth, adults, seniors, different ethnicities and sexualities, I have come to realize that trauma seems to be at the root. I have dedicated my practice to help those struggling with something that has happened in their lives because I have recognized the effects it can have when it is not addressed.

I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgemental environment where people can feel comfortable to share their journey with me.

Education

Masters in Social Work – University of Windsor
Honours Bachelor in Psychology and Minor in Sexuality – York University
Certificate in Addictions: Treatment and Prevention – Georgian College

Professional Qualifications

Registered Social Worker
Qualified Traumatic Incident Reduction and Life Stress Reduction Facilitator
Certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Certified in Trauma Therapy for Frontline Workers

Professional Associations

Ontario College of Social Service Workers and Social Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers
Applied Metaphysic International

Blackcy Outside of Work?

Outside of work, I am a mother, wife and an at home chef. If you check out my instagram you can find motivational quotes, art work and tasty meals. I also enjoy anything crafty as it is my form of rest and relaxation. At the end of the day, I make it a priority to give some time to myself. Whether that is colouring, mindfulness activities, doing a puzzle or just catching up on my shows. Finally, I love to travel! If that means jumping on a plane or a bike, I am always looking for new adventures.

Thank you for visiting my page. It is important for people to know a little bit about someone before investing their time and money. I hope this section was helpful in answering any questions you had about me, if not, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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