Shikara Howes

Shikara graduated as a Child and Youth Worker and recently completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Windsor. She is experienced as an Educational Assistant supporting children with complex needs. She holds certifications as a Clinical Trauma Practitioner and in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Shikara believes in the importance of building a safe, caring rapport with the children and youth she works with. She emphasizes creating safe environments and uses play therapy during difficult times. Her professional expertise includes trauma care, educational and academic support, life skills, de-escalation, challenging behaviour management, and self-regulation.

She collaborates with children, youth, and their guardians to develop coping strategies that benefit them across all environments, focusing on resilience and solution-based interventions to help youth reach their full potential. Shikara is an OACCP member working under the clinical supervision of Laura Pageau, RP.