Pamela Ayres
President at FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Non-Profit Management Certificate program
Oakland UniversityOct, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
International Protocol and Etiquette Consultant
Washington School of Protocol and Etiquette
Experience
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FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jun 2012 - Present
FAR is people—dedicated, talented people—working together to realize the full potential of those in our community with special needs. What Makes FAR Different FAR offers a wide range of programming options drawing from the fields of art therapy, music therapy and recreational therapy in order to provide clients the approach that best meets their needs. There are many options available to people with special needs, but few provide creative arts and recreation therapy. Unlike education on a particular subject, at FAR, the focus is less about the subject study, and more on the client’s development. In other words, at FAR, the subject of study is the means; achieving therapeutic results is the real goal. FAR’s therapists awaken our clients’ interests and skillfully nurture them to reach their full potential as individuals, as teammates, as family members and as members of the larger community. This is also different than many more specialized traditional therapies, which focus on improving performance in one particular area (e.g., physical, occupational, speech, etc.). While such therapies are critically important—and many FAR clients participate in them as well—they are fundamentally different. FAR’s therapists harness the power of creative arts and recreation to nurture the development of the whole person to: •Overcome physical, intellectual and emotional barriers •Develop new skills •Establish and reinforce a pattern of success •Build self-esteem •Improve interpersonal relationships •Become part of a community •Discover the joy of self-expression Many of our clients and their families and caregivers tell us they had all but given up until they found FAR. Show less
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Orchards Children's Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Resource and Fund Development
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Sep 2007 - May 2012
Orchards strives constantly to redefine the stereotypes applied to troubled families and traumatized children. We believe that labels often translate into stigmas. We create opportunities to connect the young people we serve with accessible therapeutic and health services, mainstream educational resources and conventional recreational activities. Orchards hires professionally qualified staff, trained to assist families in developing improved communications and parenting skills, to promote the well being of children being fostered and adopted. Orchards provides counseling, and serve as a link to community resources related to recovery and employ-ability. We further support children and families through this period by facilitating transportation and addressing critical housing needs. Show less
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Natural Talent LLC
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Owner
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2000 - 2004
Owner of National Talent company; Booked models and talent for auto shows, trade shows, print work and voice-overs. Owner of National Talent company; Booked models and talent for auto shows, trade shows, print work and voice-overs.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Oakland University
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program, Non-Profit Management. -
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
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Washington School of Protocol and Etiquette
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