Kristen (Kai) Hoye, MSW, CMT
MSW Social Worker at Masons of California- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Esalen Massage & Bodywork 500+ hr
Esalen InstituteFeb, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Thai Massage Certification - 250hrs
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Experience
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Masons of California
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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MSW Social Worker
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Apr 2016 - Present
Serve as an educator, advocate & care manager for senior & disabled clients thru the philanthropic arm of the California Free Masons.Engage in research of the best practices for seniors to age in place successfully.Assist Masons & their families in creating stable social & financial infrastructures which promote autonomy & sustainability.Provide counseling & support services to assist with end of life issues & establish successful aging practices.Educate California Free Masons on how to identify & assist brethren in need.
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Owner
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Oct 2003 - Present
Founded Transformational Movement in 2003 to provide therapeutic care for health, stress relief & successful aging. Modalities include: Esalen & Thai Massage, Acupressure, Deep Bodywork & Yoga/Pilates.Offer psycho-somatic sessions to clients with specialized conditions; including patients w dementia, cancer, substance abuse & the mentally ill.Organize & facilitate empowerment workshops promoting effective communication, teamwork & self- esteem. www.KaiHoye.com
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Family Services Director / Geriatric Social Worker
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May 2013 - Apr 2016
Designed & led workshops on issues regarding successful aging, elder abuse & cognitive health.Provided individual and group counseling to caregivers, families and the community at large regarding cognitive health & aging.Oversaw the Dementia Friendly Town Project which aims to educate business owners and staff about challenges with aging.Developed and led Brain Fitness for Successful Aging curriculum, which promotes successful aging through educational and experimental practices.Responsible for the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of Adult Day Services and Healthy Aging participantsDrafted care plans for members, as well as maintained all agency licensing contracts as required for client services and government reporting.
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YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Fitness Instructor
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Oct 2003 - Apr 2016
Led yoga, Pilates & Transformational Dance classes to members of the Montecito YMCA. Led yoga, Pilates & Transformational Dance classes to members of the Montecito YMCA.
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Cottage Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Integrative Therapist- Psych Ward & Cottage Center for Brain Fitness (CFIT)
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2013
Served as Integrative Therapist for the Psych Ward (5 East) at Cottage Hospital, as well as the Cottage Center for Brain Fitness; a program designed and managed by Kenneth Kosik. (CFIT was forced to close its doors in 2013 due to lack of funding.)Administered neuro-psychological evaluations to patients to assess cognitive functioning and detection of dementia due to trauma or aging. Offered stress reduction and empowerment classes to the patients on the psych ward at Cottage Hospital. Developed Integrative Therapy program for patients who were detoxifying from alcohol and drugs, and/or who suffered from a mental illness.Offered individual and family counseling, as well as bodywork for stress reduction and well-being.Facilitated weekly groups which included meditation & movement, cognitive stimulating activities & knowledge about cognitive health.Organized Wednesday Memory Matinees at Cottage Center for Brain Fitness which involved talks from preventive health practitioners
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Casa Esperanza Homeless Ctr
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Worker for the Homeless (part-time)
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Oct 2003 - Mar 2013
Organized arts & empowerment program for homeless at Casa EsperanzaAssisted with fundraising and grant writingGroup Leader: Stress Reduction & Resilience classesBoard of Director for the People's Institute Organized arts & empowerment program for homeless at Casa EsperanzaAssisted with fundraising and grant writingGroup Leader: Stress Reduction & Resilience classesBoard of Director for the People's Institute
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Gaviota Coast Conservancy
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director / Community Organizer
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May 2005 - Oct 2008
Developed an educational & media campaign to stimulate public awareness around preserving the Gaviota CoastWrote grants, organized events, and oversaw all fundraising activities Supervised all efforts of the Outreach/Fundraising Committee made up of 25 volunteersManaged the book keeping & all administrative duties for the coalition Developed an educational & media campaign to stimulate public awareness around preserving the Gaviota CoastWrote grants, organized events, and oversaw all fundraising activities Supervised all efforts of the Outreach/Fundraising Committee made up of 25 volunteersManaged the book keeping & all administrative duties for the coalition
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Education
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The City University of New York
Master of Social Work - MSW -
2001 - 2003
Hunter College
Master's Degree in Social Work, Community Organizing / Program Planning -
2011 - 2012
Santa Barbara City College
Post Professional Certification, Alcohol & Drug Counseling -
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Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Sociology -
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Esalen Institute
1000+ hrs Esalen Massage & Bodywork, CMT
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