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.