Experience

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  LDS Family Services

  • Mental Health Care
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Counselor

    • Jan 1991 - Present

  • Counsellor

    • Jan 1994 - Aug 2018

    -mindfulnes-MBSR-PTSD-Meditation-individual and couples counselling-counselled abusive men individually and in groups-counselled sexual abuse survivors-counselled individuals with stress management, marriage, and self-esteem issues-counselled individuals with addiction issues

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  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • United States
  • Religious Institutions
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Counselor

    • Jan 1991 - Present

  • Program Developer/Facilitator/Volunteer

    • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

    Program development (Singles Healing and Relationship Program), class preparation, co-facilitator of weekly classes in personal development, class management, volunteer.

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  Life Transformer

  • Lethbridge, Alberta

  • Life Transformer

    • Oct 2013 - Present
    • Lethbridge, Alberta

    "One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again." - Abraham Maslow"Life doesn't give us what we deserve. Life gives us what we claim." - Stephen PierceAre you ready to grow? Then come to the edge....___________________________________________________________________________I work with clients who are determined, committed, and positive people. They refuse to accept impossible. They want to create a life they love, while doing what matters, and brings purpose and meaning to their lives.I have conversations with them about their future and what they want to create. I also explore with them what has been getting the the way thus far. Before I offer them coaching, I first need to know they are committed and willing to get uncomfortable. I also like to see they are working to create the results they want. If you are that person, come talk to me.

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  26th Lethbridge Scout Group

  • Henderson Ward, LDS Church, Lethbridge East Stake, Lethbridge, Alberta

  • Scout Group Commissioner

    • Apr 2014 - Present
    • Henderson Ward, LDS Church, Lethbridge East Stake, Lethbridge, Alberta

    My prime function is the growth and development of our group and to ensure compliance with Scout's Canada's By-Laws, Policies and Procedures as well as Program Standards, and ensures that Section Leaders receive appropriate program service and support.Typical roles and/or responsibilities include: recruitment, approval of Section programs and outdoor activities, encourage attitude favorable for growth, assist leaders when necessary, leader development, and relationships with parents, leaders, and other Commissioners.

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  Lethbridge Family Services - Counselling Department

  • 1107 2nd Ave. A North, Lethbridge, Alberta

  • Clinical Social Worker

    • Jan 2006 - Feb 2013
    • 1107 2nd Ave. A North, Lethbridge, Alberta

    -counselled individuals and couples-developed and facilitated a treatment program for abusive men

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  Lethbridge Family Services

  • Clinical Social Worker

    • Jan 1994 - Feb 2013

    Developed a group treatment program for domestic violence offenders. Counselled clients who were suffering from depression, anxiety, victims of domestic violence, and life transitions. With some clients I was also able to teach them how to meditate and be more mindful which helped to better manage their situations.

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  Alberta Goverment Solicitor General

  • Lethbridge

  • Probation Officer

    • 1984 - 2004
    • Lethbridge

    Same duties as indicated below. Returned to probation after spending time working for Child Welfare.

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  Sifton Children's Centre

  • Casework Coordinator

    • 1978 - 1984

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  Alberta Social Services, Child Welfare

  • Calgary, Alberta

  • Social Worker III

    • 1977 - 1978
    • Calgary, Alberta

    Worked in a Child Welfare Unit.

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  Alberta Government Soliciter General

  • Lethbridge

  • Probation Officer

    • Oct 1970 - Sep 1977
    • Lethbridge

    -member of a domectic violence action team-supervised caseload of young offenders, adults, parole-involved in court work-provided predisposition and pre-sentence reports to the court-trained volunteers in counselling and interviewing skills-Family Violence Coordinator (Community Education and Group Work with perpetrators)-co-produced the Assaultive Men's Program Manual for the province-researched, developed, implemented and evaluated the Community Services Work Program (the program was adopted by the Province as the base for the conditions of sentencing alternatives)

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  US Navy Reserve

  • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • Yeoman 2nd Class

    • Jul 1967 - Dec 1970
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area

    Naval Reserve duties

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  LDS Hospital

  • Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Psychiatric Attendent

    • Jan 1967 - Sep 1970
    • Salt Lake City, Utah

    Attended to the needs of the psychiatric patients on 3 North.

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  U.S. Navy

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Yeoman Third Class

    • Oct 1962 - Aug 1966
    • Greater San Diego Area

    -Personnel and clerical work for Tactical Air Control Squadron 13.-During operations worked at the air control status board.-prior stationed at Pentagon, Washington D.C. October 1962 to August 1963 then to Class 'A' Yeoman-Personnelman School, Bainbridge, MD. until January 1963.-arrived TACRON 13 in January 1963 until honorable discharge in August 1966.-served two tours of duty in Vietnam-early discharge to attend university