Gisele Craswell
About Gisele Craswell
Gisele Craswell is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of practice in correctional psychiatric settings. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University, and has developed specialized mental health programs for the prison population in the Atlantic region.
Work at Government of Canada
Gisele Craswell has been employed as an Occupational Therapist at Correctional Service Canada, a division of the Government of Canada, since 2008. Over her 16 years in this role, she has focused on providing occupational therapy services within the Atlantic region. Her work primarily involves addressing the needs of individuals within the correctional system, ensuring that they receive appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Education and Expertise
Gisele Craswell holds a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University, which she completed from 1997 to 2000. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Post Professional from the same institution between 2018 and 2021. Additionally, she earned an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mount Allison University from 1991 to 1994. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in occupational therapy, particularly in mental health.
Background
Gisele Craswell has over 15 years of experience in the field of occupational therapy, specifically within correctional psychiatric treatment settings. Her background includes a focus on developing and delivering specialized mental health programs tailored for the prison population in the Atlantic region. This experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals in correctional facilities.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Gisele Craswell has contributed to the enhancement of mental health services at the psychiatric treatment centre for Corrections Canada. Her initiatives have focused on improving therapeutic outcomes for individuals in the correctional system, particularly through the development of specialized programs that address mental health needs.