MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING

 CLINICAL, SCHOOL, ADDICITION COUNSELOR 

 and LIFE COACH Providing Equine Connection

 

Pamela has spent her entire career counseling children, teens and adults in a variety of settings - clinics, home office and schools

Experience:

Currently: Therapist for students in the Alternative to Suspension Program and Life-Coach in home office

Summer of 2005: Equine Therapist at Sierra Tucson

• Coexisting Disorders • Trauma & Abuse • Alcoholism & Drug Addiction • Depression • Eating Disorders (Anorexia, • Anxiety/Panic Disorders Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating) • Bipolar Disorder
• Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity • Compulsive Gambling • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder •Codependency

2004-2005  TUSD (Tucson Unified School District)

School Counselor – Bloom & Peter Howell Elementary Schools

n     Comprehensive Competency Based Guidance Program

n     Individual & Group Counseling

n     Parenting Classes

n     Crisis Intervention for At-Risk Youth and their Families

n     Assisting with I.E.P./504 Federal Programs

n     Poetry Clubs

n     Member of Child Study Team 

n     Career Counseling & College Prep   

n     Drug & Alcohol Prevention    

n      Anger management

n      Self-awareness program/Odd Student OUT

2003-2004    Tucson Unified School District               

School Counselor – Miller Elementary School

n     Comprehensive Competency Based Guidance Program

n     Individual & Group Counseling

n     Parenting Classes

n     Crisis Intervention for At-Risk Youth and their Families

n     Assisting with I.E.P./504 Federal Programs

n     Poetry Clubs

n     Member of the Child Study Team

n     Career Counseling & College Prep.

n     Academic Testing

n     Tucson, AZ

2001-2003    Douglas C.A.R.E.S. & Private Practice

Clinical Coordinator/ Psychotherapist

n     Clinical group & individual counseling

n     Forensic Interviewing (sexual abuse)

n     Crisis Evaluation for Drug & Alcohol Abuse/Treatment

n     90% of client base was At-Risk Youth & their Families

n     Academic & Personality Testing

n     Career Counseling & College Prep.

n     Life Coach

n     Roseburg, OR

 

2001-2003   Winston Middle School                             

School Counselor & Mental Health Specialist

n     Department Chair/ Administrative Functions

n     Individual & Group Counseling

n     Academic Testing

n     Created and Maintained all Schedules for 435 students

n     Classroom Presentations/Red Ribbon Week

n     Wrap-Around Therapeutic Approach

n     Student Services Team Chair

n     Parenting Classes/Skills Training

n     Public Speaking/ P.R.

n     A.R.I.C. (At Risk Intervention Counselor) Level 7

n     Career Counseling & College Prep.

n     Roseburg, OR

 

1980-1997 

PRIVATE PRACTICE   

Counselor/Psychotherapist

Life Coaching

At-Risk Intervention/Counseling

n     Family & Marriage Issues

n     D&A/Addiction Evaluation and Intervention

n     CAREER COUNSELING

n     MMIP Testing

 

Education:

1994-1997  University of Portland  Portland, OR

n     M.S. Degree in Community Counseling

n     Graduated with Endorsement as Certified School Counselor.

n     Practicum with CPS/LIFE COACHING

Eastern Oregon State College Lagrande, OR

n     B.S. Degree in Liberal Studies

n     Major in Psychology

n     Study of S.E.E. Sign Language

n     Study of Sociology

Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton, OR

n     A.A.. Degree in Liberal Arts – Focus on Sign Language

 

Interests:

Own horses…Horseback Riding & Training 

Illustration

Painting – drawing - poetry –

Writing children’s books

Golf

Chocolate…and lots of it!!

Strengths:

Strong knowledge of Oregon & Arizona State Standards

(e.g., Six Writing Traits, Portfolio Mapping)

Asset Building

Ability to motivate others and engage in true dialogue

Excellent communication skills

High degree of energy and enthusiasm

Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Dedicated to the highest professional standards