Individual courses separated by commas * Denotes training received and accredited by the National Association of Social Work or State Agency.
Mental and Emotional Health
TRADITIONAL ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH: *Depression and Suicide, Overcoming Disabling Thoughts, *What Causes Delinquency, Depression and Dementia,* Suicide Implications for Eating Disorders, *Reasoning with Unreasonable People: focus on Disorders of Emotional Regulation. *Understanding Sexual Addiction, *Evaluating Sexual Assault, *Competency of Compassion,* Domestic Violence. * Ambiguous Loss: Shifting Your Mindset to Hope and Resiliency. (Additional training on Eating Disorders categorized above under body wellness) *Anxiety Disorders, *Calming the Overactive Brain, Youth Mental Health First Aide USA, Self Compassion, It Starts with Adult Regulation,
POSITIVE AND ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS: *Mindfulness Strategies to Use in Your Practice,* Mindfulness, Healing and Transformation, *Overcoming Disabling Thoughts: Special Focus on Applying Positive Psychology, * Use of Herbs for Medication, *Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others, *Self-Care in Behavioral Science, *How Brain-Gut Health Supports Recovery from Mental Health Substance Use Disorders
TRAUMA RELATED: *Finding Meaning After Trauma, PTSD: Ways to Bolster Resilience, *Shame and Self- Loathing in the Treatment of Trauma, *The Body Takes Score- Physical Implications of Trauma, Somatic Interventions for Treating Complex Trauma. *Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Suicide Intervention, Instructor Certification for Creating Safety and Suicide Prevention, Cross Generational Trauma, Now What: Putting Trauma Informed Care into Action,
FAMILY FOCUSED: *Family Systems: Holistic and Solution-Focused Strategies for Parents and Families, *Maintaining a Healthy Marriage: Implications for Counselors, *Marriage Counseling, *Creative Intervention for Families and Children working with the Dep. of Child and Family Services (DCFS), *Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (adoption), *Authorization by the State of Utah for Consent to Adoption. *Domestic Violence. *Botvin Lifeskills Training: Evidence-based prevention programs for school-age children and adolescents.
ETHICS: *The 10 Most Common Ethical Errors, Online Professionalism, *Violence in the Workplace, *Practice Models within the Department of Human Services, *Targeted Case Management through the State of Utah, *Setting Ethical Limits: for Caring and Competent Professionals, Restorative Justice,
CULTURAL AND SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS: *Understanding Asperger Syndrome, Sleeping More Soundly, Specialized Treatment for Cognitive Changes. *Elderly Mental Health, *Polygamy culture, *Indian Welfare in Child Development, *Understanding and Treating Spiritual Abuse, *Evidence Based Strategies for Helping Neurodivergent Kids and Teens Succeed, Understanding Neurodiversity. School/Education Specific: Strategies for Dealing with Classroom Behavior, Helping Kids Grow Roots and Wings, School Wide Management Programs, Mental Health and Wellness in Schools, Coregulation, SEL the Future of Prevention in our Community, Mental Health Screening and Legislative Updates,
Strategies for Dealing with Classroom behavior
In Nutrition, Body Wellness, and Physical Fitness
*How Brain-Gut Health Supports Recovery from Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders, * Finding Self Again: The Dismantling of Eating Disorder and Trauma Identity, * Suicide and Eating Disorders: What Clinicians Need to Know, *What to Expect When You are Expecting: Expecting Mothers with Eating Disorders Concerns,*Herbal Medications: An Evidence-Based Review, * Use of Herbs for Medication, *Orthorexia Nervosa: Pathologically Healthful Eating Vs. Pathologizing Healthy Habits, * Nutritional Counseling and Motivational Techniques, *Hidden in Plain Sight: Common Presenting Pain Complaints in Anorexia and Bulimia, *Working the 12 Steps in Eating Disorder Recovery, *Suicide and Eating Disorders What Clinicians Need to Know, Understanding and Treating Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorders,
Internationally Accredited Certificate in Nutritional Counseling, Foundations of Human Nutrition: Utah Valley University. Beach Body Coaching (Training in macronutrients, portion control, supplements, meal planning and more). Dance and Fitness Instructor from 2007-current. Experience working with children and families of all ages. 20+ years of organic gardening and meal planning. 20+ years of healthy weight and active lifestyle. Blog author sharing nutrition and wellness resources. Ongoing personal study through literature, media, and audio sources.
Mentoring and Coaching
Counseling Practitioner Certificate, 3 Key Elements programs: Master Your Influence, Queen of Kingdom, Art of Mentoring, Stop Mind Bullies, Master My Thoughts, Royalty, and Romance,
Current Student of Campbellsville University for Master of Social Work.
