Genét Friess, MSW, CSWA
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Byron Jackson
I wasn’t feeling as healthy as I wanted to be, particularly with frequent acid reflux, lack of energy, and some extra weight that I had gained from living overseas. I asked Genet to help identify some potential causes of these issues and adjust my eating habits. She helped me recognize the foods that caused the acid reflux, created congestion at night and increased my level of energy. I have lost 20 pounds, 10 that I have lost many times through the years and another 10 pounds that I have been carrying for over 20 years. I sleep better at night and only need to use Pepcid when I socialize with friends or travel, recognizing beforehand the impact of eating something that could negatively impact how I feel. My wife and I have enjoyed preparing and eating fresh food together. Genet has been and continues to be an excellent coach, helping me to recognize the impact of my food choices and to maintain a higher level of commitment to my eating habits and exercise during our regular telephone discussions. I have appreciated her friendly, direct, but subtle manner of health coaching. I can highly recommend her approach to better health.
Alyson Broberg
Genet is extremely intelligent, organized, pro-active and generous. As a teacher of youth and of scouts (where my boys have been privileged to benefit from her talents), she amazed us (parents and co-leaders) with her ability to research opportunities, coordinate lessons and activities using these new resources, and teach new skills to the kids. Often the skills were new to her as well, yet she was always well prepared with material, explanations, and alternate solutions for problematic situations. As a scout leader who worked for a time under her direction as council leader, I can attest to her ability to work well with many different personalities and agendas, making each person feel understood and appreciated. I can also speak personally to Genet’s abilities with children who present atypical challenges. She has a natural as well as deliberate inclination to include and to provide opportunities for friendship and learning. She is uncanny in her ability also to come up with innovative solutions. She is a wonderful listener, always learning more about the struggles of others and offering insight and help only at the most tactful, kind, and helpful moments. She will be an asset to any company or endeavor.
Byron Jackson
I wasn’t feeling as healthy as I wanted to be, particularly with frequent acid reflux, lack of energy, and some extra weight that I had gained from living overseas. I asked Genet to help identify some potential causes of these issues and adjust my eating habits. She helped me recognize the foods that caused the acid reflux, created congestion at night and increased my level of energy. I have lost 20 pounds, 10 that I have lost many times through the years and another 10 pounds that I have been carrying for over 20 years. I sleep better at night and only need to use Pepcid when I socialize with friends or travel, recognizing beforehand the impact of eating something that could negatively impact how I feel. My wife and I have enjoyed preparing and eating fresh food together. Genet has been and continues to be an excellent coach, helping me to recognize the impact of my food choices and to maintain a higher level of commitment to my eating habits and exercise during our regular telephone discussions. I have appreciated her friendly, direct, but subtle manner of health coaching. I can highly recommend her approach to better health.
Alyson Broberg
Genet is extremely intelligent, organized, pro-active and generous. As a teacher of youth and of scouts (where my boys have been privileged to benefit from her talents), she amazed us (parents and co-leaders) with her ability to research opportunities, coordinate lessons and activities using these new resources, and teach new skills to the kids. Often the skills were new to her as well, yet she was always well prepared with material, explanations, and alternate solutions for problematic situations. As a scout leader who worked for a time under her direction as council leader, I can attest to her ability to work well with many different personalities and agendas, making each person feel understood and appreciated. I can also speak personally to Genet’s abilities with children who present atypical challenges. She has a natural as well as deliberate inclination to include and to provide opportunities for friendship and learning. She is uncanny in her ability also to come up with innovative solutions. She is a wonderful listener, always learning more about the struggles of others and offering insight and help only at the most tactful, kind, and helpful moments. She will be an asset to any company or endeavor.
Byron Jackson
I wasn’t feeling as healthy as I wanted to be, particularly with frequent acid reflux, lack of energy, and some extra weight that I had gained from living overseas. I asked Genet to help identify some potential causes of these issues and adjust my eating habits. She helped me recognize the foods that caused the acid reflux, created congestion at night and increased my level of energy. I have lost 20 pounds, 10 that I have lost many times through the years and another 10 pounds that I have been carrying for over 20 years. I sleep better at night and only need to use Pepcid when I socialize with friends or travel, recognizing beforehand the impact of eating something that could negatively impact how I feel. My wife and I have enjoyed preparing and eating fresh food together. Genet has been and continues to be an excellent coach, helping me to recognize the impact of my food choices and to maintain a higher level of commitment to my eating habits and exercise during our regular telephone discussions. I have appreciated her friendly, direct, but subtle manner of health coaching. I can highly recommend her approach to better health.
Alyson Broberg
Genet is extremely intelligent, organized, pro-active and generous. As a teacher of youth and of scouts (where my boys have been privileged to benefit from her talents), she amazed us (parents and co-leaders) with her ability to research opportunities, coordinate lessons and activities using these new resources, and teach new skills to the kids. Often the skills were new to her as well, yet she was always well prepared with material, explanations, and alternate solutions for problematic situations. As a scout leader who worked for a time under her direction as council leader, I can attest to her ability to work well with many different personalities and agendas, making each person feel understood and appreciated. I can also speak personally to Genet’s abilities with children who present atypical challenges. She has a natural as well as deliberate inclination to include and to provide opportunities for friendship and learning. She is uncanny in her ability also to come up with innovative solutions. She is a wonderful listener, always learning more about the struggles of others and offering insight and help only at the most tactful, kind, and helpful moments. She will be an asset to any company or endeavor.
Byron Jackson
I wasn’t feeling as healthy as I wanted to be, particularly with frequent acid reflux, lack of energy, and some extra weight that I had gained from living overseas. I asked Genet to help identify some potential causes of these issues and adjust my eating habits. She helped me recognize the foods that caused the acid reflux, created congestion at night and increased my level of energy. I have lost 20 pounds, 10 that I have lost many times through the years and another 10 pounds that I have been carrying for over 20 years. I sleep better at night and only need to use Pepcid when I socialize with friends or travel, recognizing beforehand the impact of eating something that could negatively impact how I feel. My wife and I have enjoyed preparing and eating fresh food together. Genet has been and continues to be an excellent coach, helping me to recognize the impact of my food choices and to maintain a higher level of commitment to my eating habits and exercise during our regular telephone discussions. I have appreciated her friendly, direct, but subtle manner of health coaching. I can highly recommend her approach to better health.
Alyson Broberg
Genet is extremely intelligent, organized, pro-active and generous. As a teacher of youth and of scouts (where my boys have been privileged to benefit from her talents), she amazed us (parents and co-leaders) with her ability to research opportunities, coordinate lessons and activities using these new resources, and teach new skills to the kids. Often the skills were new to her as well, yet she was always well prepared with material, explanations, and alternate solutions for problematic situations. As a scout leader who worked for a time under her direction as council leader, I can attest to her ability to work well with many different personalities and agendas, making each person feel understood and appreciated. I can also speak personally to Genet’s abilities with children who present atypical challenges. She has a natural as well as deliberate inclination to include and to provide opportunities for friendship and learning. She is uncanny in her ability also to come up with innovative solutions. She is a wonderful listener, always learning more about the struggles of others and offering insight and help only at the most tactful, kind, and helpful moments. She will be an asset to any company or endeavor.
Credentials
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Certified Life Coach
Health Coach InstituteMar, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Health Coach
Health Coach InstituteFeb, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Cascade Counseling and Consulting, LLC
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Social Worker
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Root and Branch
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United Kingdom
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Life Coach
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Nov 2017 - Jan 2023
Work with clients individually on a wide variety of issues including self-acceptance, goal setting, change, motivation, changing thought patterns, self-awareness and compassion, mindful eating and exercise, the wisdom of the body. Developed group courses around mindful eating and listening to the body. Organized, developed, planned, and implemented multi-day retreats focused on body wisdom, mindful eating, yoga, and meditation, along with my partners, a meditation teacher and a yoga teacher. Work with clients individually on a wide variety of issues including self-acceptance, goal setting, change, motivation, changing thought patterns, self-awareness and compassion, mindful eating and exercise, the wisdom of the body. Developed group courses around mindful eating and listening to the body. Organized, developed, planned, and implemented multi-day retreats focused on body wisdom, mindful eating, yoga, and meditation, along with my partners, a meditation teacher and a yoga teacher.
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Travel Planner
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
Worked as a travel planner for a virtual travel agency that specialized in luxury vacations to Itay. Using the expertise of the company owner, I worked directly with clients over the phone and by email to plan their honeymoons and family vacations. I established a budget, provided ideas, outlined the itinerary, arranged for all their travel, accommodations, and activities. I created a highly detailed, individualized guidebook for the client outlining every aspect of their trip so it felt like they had a private guide accompanying them every step of the way. I was in contact with the client and all our vendors throughout the trip to make sure everything went smoothly. I tracked the budget and expenses on a spreadsheet to ensure that we were getting the best deals and making as much money as possible, while giving the client a great value for their vacation investment. I kept track of hundreds of details during the planning and execution stages of the trip to ensure the highest customer satisfaction. Show less
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OHSU Casey Eye Institute
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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1998 - 1999
Created system for tracking research data for genetics research project. Recruited new participants. Designed and created reports. Created system for tracking research data for genetics research project. Recruited new participants. Designed and created reports.
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Primary Children's Hospital
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pediatric Oncology Social Worker
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1997 - 1998
Worked with families of children diagnosed with cancer. Provided counseling, guidance and resources. Developed resource guide for parents to help them navigate the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. Worked with families of children diagnosed with cancer. Provided counseling, guidance and resources. Developed resource guide for parents to help them navigate the challenges of caring for a child with cancer.
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Education
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Brigham Young University
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature