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professional identity

Who am I as a professional in the field of body-based psychotherapy?  Please enjoy getting to know a bit about me with the following documents, and reach out to me should you have an questions or want to start a conversation.  
  • MA Counseling Extern and Externship Training Coordinator at Noeticus Counseling Center and Training Institute, Denver, CO 
  • VitalHearts Trainer for Secondary Trauma and Resiliency 3-day Trainings in Denver, CO
  • Teaching Assistant for multiple trainings with Ryan Kennedy at Noeticus Counseling Center and Training Institute, (including MI, DBT, Spiral Dynamics, Existential Psychology, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Trauma Informed Care
  • Teaching Assistant for Foundations of Body Psychotherapy at Naropa University in the Master of Arts Somatic Counseling Psychology Program
  • "Showgirl as Therapist: Integrating Self as Therapist into Effective Clinical Work," Presenter, Colorado Counseling Association Conference, 2015
  • "Working with Loss: Supporting Grieving People" (2012) TruCare, Boulder 
  • "The Immune System: The Mind-Body connection: Who Gets Sick and Who Stays Well" Presented by Margaret Kemeny, Ph.D., hosted by the Institute for Brain Potential (2012)
  • ASIST Suicide Intervention Training, (2013) Boulder
  • Student Advisory Counsel Representative for Naropa Somatic Counseling Psychology 
  • Intern for the Body Mind Centering Association National Conference (2013)
  • SomaSource Life Cycles Training with Melissa Michaels (2013)
  • Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship Recipient (2012) form Career Transitions for Dancers
  • Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate Studies Recipient (2013) from Career Transitions for Dancers
  • Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient (1999-2003)

Professional organizations~

  • Registered Dance/Movement Therapist with the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)
  • Registered Somatic Movement Therapist with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA)
  • American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • Colorado Counseling Association (CCA)
  • Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)
  • Actor's Equity Association (AEA)
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