Aidan Purdy
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic Therapist in training with a history in and passion for fostering child and adolescent wellbeing. Excelled in crisis intervention and creating space for emotional growth, blending expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with exceptional client centered methods. Achieved transformative client outcomes through trauma-informed care and collaborative, culturally sensitive approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist Trainee- Part Time
San Rafael City Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served as well as provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Elementary School Educator
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
The Wright Institute
Berkeley, United States10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2021
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Facilitating counseling sessions with adolescents
- Trauma-Informed Care
Certification
- Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings, Dr. Diana Ramos: California Surgeon General
- Suicide Assessment and Intervention: Assess Suicidal Ideation and Effectively Intervene in Crisis Situations with Confidence, Composure and Sensitivity, Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD
- MCOE L.I.F.T. Beyond: Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention, Well Beyond Academics
- Standard CANS Educational Identification, Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website
- Becoming ACEs Aware In California Training, California Department of Health Care Services
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist Trainee- Part Time
San Rafael City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Educator
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings, Dr. Diana Ramos: California Surgeon General
- Suicide Assessment and Intervention: Assess Suicidal Ideation and Effectively Intervene in Crisis Situations with Confidence, Composure and Sensitivity, Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD
- MCOE L.I.F.T. Beyond: Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention, Well Beyond Academics
- Standard CANS Educational Identification, Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website
- Becoming ACEs Aware In California Training, California Department of Health Care Services
Master of Arts - Psychology
The Wright Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
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