Work:
River Ridge Treatment - Minnetonka, MN
Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor (LADC)
Chrysalis at Tubman - Minneapolis, MN
Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor (LADC)
Tubman at Chrysalis - Minneapolis, MN
ADC Intern
Park Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
ADC Intern
Hazelden Publishing - Center City, MN
Executive Producer
Education:
University Of MInnesota
Currently pursuing Masters in Integrated Behavioral Health - May 2016 in Integrated Behavioral Health
University of Minnesota
Masters certificate in Addiction Studies
Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
M.F.A. in Film and Communications
University Of Illinois - Chicago, IL
B.A. in English and Womens Studies
Skills:
Key Skills Skilled and effective in agency, group and individual crisis stabilization and counseling Significant skills & experience in 12 core functions Highly skilled in evidence-based curriculum and practices with women and some special populations Highly effective in client engagement and motivation Lead facilitator of primary and continuing care, AOD and COD, family, and trauma groups Significant clinical practice with women's trauma, chemical dependency, mental health issues and recovery Skilled in the clinical application of yoga (certified yoga instructor 2012), mindfulness, and meditation Creative and engaging presenter of interactive psycho-educational lectures Extensive experience teaching and coaching peer support group culture and practices Skilled in MICD case conceptualization and collaborative treatment planning. Client-centered case management and advocacy skills Well versed in community and recovery resources Showed the highest individual and group retention rates agency wide Ongoing interim site and program management duties ADC intern supervisor