Amy Walker
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Seasoned Peer Recovery & Life Coach adept at working with individuals in recovery to promote life management and coping skills. Caring and motivated with a firm grasp of coaching techniques, documentation standards and resource programs. Ready to offer two years' experience in the field to a dynamic new role with a growing team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Recovery & Life Coach
HardBeauty & HardBeauty Foundation
Castle Rock, CO
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with clients to discuss progress towards goals and strategies for improvement.
- Encouraged self-reflection through journaling exercises and open dialogue about personal values and beliefs.
- Created actionable plans that empowered clients to take ownership of their lives.
- Supported clients in setting realistic expectations for themselves based on current circumstances and resources available.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists or psychologists when necessary.
- Helped individuals build self-confidence by exploring potential abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Maintained detailed records of client sessions including progress notes and assessments of client's needs.
- Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
Education
Criminal Justice
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TXSkills
- Resource advocacy
- Positive communication strategies
- Coaching proficiency
- Self-awareness
- Work-Life Balance
- Patient Advocacy
- Support Group Facilitation
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Adaptability
Timeline
Peer Recovery & Life Coach
HardBeauty & HardBeauty Foundation
06.2022 - Current
Criminal Justice
University of Houston - Downtown