Anthony Jonathan Lorenzo
Torrance,CA
Summary
From a Student to a Compassionate Support Group Facilitator Assisting the Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor. I am adept at creating a supportive environment for all participants. Experienced in addiction recovery and excelling in facilitating significant client progress through motivational techniques and comprehensive support. I have led numerous successful group sessions and workshops, contributing to the advancement of addiction treatment practices. Recognized for ability to manage group dynamics effectively, ensuring productive and respectful discussions. My approach combines empathy development with solid substance abuse knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Extreme Pressure Systems
Camarillo, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained all safety protocols while working on job sites, including wearing personal protective gear.
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, and other equipment related to the job.
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing and disposing of debris and waste materials.
- Maintained all safety protocols while working on job sites, including wearing personal protective gear.
- Followed company policies and OSHA regulations to promote safe working procedures and environment.
- Cleansed tools used during the day before returning them to storage areas.
- Followed directions of manager to complete daily tasks and meet expectations for projects or job sites.
- Demolished existing structures with jackhammers or other heavy equipment.
Support Group Facilitator (NA/AA)
Phoenix House - CDRC
Blythe, CA
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and workshops on topics related to addiction, relapse prevention, and recovery.
- Created an environment that was safe and supportive for members to share their experiences.
- Encouraged participation in discussions, activities, and exercises.
- Provided emotional support to participants of the group.
- Actively listened to each participant's story and provided advice when needed.
- Utilized motivational techniques to assist clients in making positive changes in their lives.
- Assisted in developing strategies for managing difficult emotions or situations.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles and healthy choices by collecting and distributing informational brochures, books, and pamphlets.
- Attended professional development trainings related to best practices in addiction treatment.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information regarding clients' personal lives and medical histories.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CASkills
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse Knowledge and Addiction Recovery
- Crisis Intervention
- Empathy Development
- Case Management
- Relapse Prevention
- Ethics Adherence
- Treatment Planning
- Anger Management
- Goal Setting
- Leadership Qualities
- Boundary Setting
- Providing community referrals
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Guidance & Counseling
- Positive Behavior and Habit Reinforcement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self-Concept Enhancement
- Development of higher stages of moral reasoning
Certification
- SUD Counselor Ethics, Confidentiality and Boundaries
- Helping Men Recover
- Victim Impact
- Moral Reconation Therapy
- Straight Ahead: Transition Skills of Recovery
- Criminal and Addictive Thinking
- Treatment Readiness and Introduction Program
- Waysafe Mapping and HIV Prevention
- Anger Management
- CPR, First Aid and AED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laborer
Extreme Pressure Systems
01.2024 - Current
Support Group Facilitator (NA/AA)
Phoenix House - CDRC
01.2019 - 01.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
College of The Canyons