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Experience

Grief Mentor, The University of Tennessee

  • Practicum in grief support.
  • Provided support and counseling to children in schools who were experiencing grief and were referred through the university’s Grief Outreach Initiative.

Group Facilitator, The University of Tennessee

  • Group dynamics and methods in counseling facilitated small groups within the classroom and modeled group leadership.
  • Evaluated and contributed to weekly personal reflections provided by group members.

Domestic Violence Counselor, Family Justice Center, Knoxville, Tenn.              

  • Provided individual therapy to survivors of domestic violence.
  • Developed group counseling curriculum as part of a new survivor’s support group.

Transitional Living Assessment Specialist, Youth Villages Tennessee Transitional Living study

  • Principal Investigator – Mark Courtney, Ph.D., Located youth ages 18-21 who were in state custody.
  • Collaborated with DCS regarding services for potential clients.
  • Assessed youth for appropriateness of programs as part of the Tennessee Transitional Living Study.

Family Counselor, Youth Villages, Nashville, Tenn.                         

  • Provided family and individual therapy for youth who were at risk of being placed into state custody
  • Located resources for the client and families
  • Acted as an advocate for the client with the courts and DCS

Therapist, Inspirations Outpatient Geriatric Program, Greenwood, Miss.        

  • Provided group, family and individual therapy for geriatric clients referred by their physician.
  • Conducted mental health assessments on potential new clients.
  • Engaged in treatment planning with other healthcare workers in the organization.

Mental Health Consultant, Intern, Behavioral Research Assessment and Training Services North Mississippi Head Start Centers                                                            

  • Modeled classroom guidance and behavior management techniques for Head Start teachers.
  • Utilized discrete trial training interventions with autistic children.
  • Co-facilitated wellness groups for pregnant mothers through the pregnant mother’s intervention program.