Ashley Berry
Woodruff,SC
Summary
Trained and supervised by CTRS for university mental health program, then created a one week/year mental health program for youth: adventure therapy featuring positive psychology skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Recreation Program Director
Ensign Peak Academy
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed Youth Wilderness Adventure from ground up, laying out framework, recruiting staff, defining roles, and running program for three years.
- Scheduled and supervised staff trainings to teach positive psychology material and lesson plans to facilitators.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations from remote location.
- Identified and implemented program improvements, including facilitation methods, positive psychology content, and staff employment.
Program Facilitator & Coordinator
Brigham Young University – Idaho
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Taught principles of positive psychology twice a week to 30-60 participants of campus Thrive program.
- Aided participants in creating and achieving mental health goals. Population included college students with depression and anxiety.
Outdoor Activities Trip Manager
Brigham Young University – Idaho
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Guided 3-20 participants on variety of outdoor activities including canoeing, white water rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and slacklining.
- Taught participants safe practices and use of equipment, resulting in 100% accident free experiences.
Ropes Course Facilitator
Brigham Young University – Idaho
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Planned and lead group initiatives and team building activities for 5-30 people, including debriefing to help participants learn personal applications.
- Taught participants (ages 8-80) safety protocols and proper equipment usage on low ropes and high ropes initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Brigham Young University – Idaho
Rexburg, ID12.2024
Skills
- Facilitation of team-building and other activities
- Debriefing individuals and groups
- Teaching mental health skills
- Competency in outdoor activities and equipment
Certification
QPR Suicide Prevention
Wilderness First Aid (expired)
CPR and First Aid (expired)
Timeline
Therapeutic Recreation Program Director
Ensign Peak Academy
01.2021 - 08.2023
Program Facilitator & Coordinator
Brigham Young University – Idaho
01.2021 - 04.2021
Outdoor Activities Trip Manager
Brigham Young University – Idaho
01.2021 - 06.2022
Ropes Course Facilitator
Brigham Young University – Idaho
01.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Brigham Young University – Idaho
QPR Suicide Prevention
Wilderness First Aid (expired)
CPR and First Aid (expired)
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