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Christina Affholder

Christina Affholder

Marana,Arizona

Summary

Professional with strong work ethic and values. Highly adept at listening and holding compassionate, empathic space. Intuitive and intention focused. Holistic, Nature-based, Trauma-informed, Somatic, and Spiritual lens. Life experience and extensive personal therapeutic work. Building intentional ceremony for honoring transitions and rites of passage.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Sea Glass Mental Health
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Provided individual and couples services to clients in clinical setting using telehealth.
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients by utilizing diagnostic tools and other assessment techniques.
  • Developed treatment plans for clients based on the identified needs of each client.
  • Assisted clients in developing skills related to stress management, self-care strategies, and communication skills.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans for clients.
  • Maintained accurate client records in accordance with professional standards and regulations.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to assess and treat mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD.
  • Educated clients about mental health issues through psychoeducation.

Companion Caregiver

Self
Marana, AZ
12.2019 - 12.2020

Partner's main caregiver through cancer diagnosis and death during Covid.

Production Coordinator

Cactus Wren Productions
Tucson, AZ
01.2017 - 05.2021
  • Preproduction logistics for corporate events: venues, productions, and crews
  • Coordinated travel
  • Post Production

Grief Support Facilitator (Volunteer)

Tu Nidito
Tucson, AZ
2016 - 2017
  • Co-facilitation for grief groups for primary caregivers grieving the serious illness or death of their child
  • Volunteer position

Recovery Group Facilitator (Volunteer)

Pima Women's Detention Center
Tucson, AZ
2010 - 2014
  • Biweekly recovery meetings for groups of 4-20 incarcerated women
  • Volunteer

Production Coordinator for Various Musical Artists

Keith Urban , Prince, Alanis Morrisette, etc.
US, AU, RU, UK, EU, JPN
01.2003 - 01.2017
  • Backstage office administrative functions to support the traveling production team and crew.
  • Oversaw catering, travel, artist and crew logistics
  • Coordinated in-building logistics for dressing rooms, catering, VIP, and Artist meet and greet with local promoters.

Production Supervisor - Costume and Makeup

Puccini Opera
, Paris, Munich, Gelsenkirchen
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Stadium Opera directed by award winning screen director, Zhang Yimou
  • 7 Italian Soloists and 750 Chinese cast members for German production company
  • Managed all aspects of Costume and Makeup Departments for production and during performances
  • Managed Soloist care at venue

Education

Masters of Science in Counseling -

Prescott College
12-2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting, Photography

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.1994

Skills

  • Deep Listening
  • Building rapport
  • Intuitive, Compassionate, Empathic
  • Holistic perspective
  • Multi and Cross Cultural focus
  • LGBTQIA advocate
  • Somatic, Gestalt, IFS, Compassionate Inquiry, Nature-based, ACT, CBT, DBT
  • Advanced Sexuality training

Certification

  • Somatic Therapy Mentorship, The Somatic Nature Therapy Institute - Certificate
  • Ceremony and Rites of Passage Global Training (55hrs), The Somatic Nature Therapy Institute - current
  • Somatic Soul-based Trauma Training (55hrs) Certificate, The Somatic Nature Therapy Institute - 2023-2024
  • Language of Deep Listening, Haaweatea Holly Bryson - 2023
  • Compassionate Inquiry, Dr. Gabor Mate - 2018, 2021, 2022
  • Being with Dying, Roshi Joan Halifax - 2021
  • Heart of Warriorship Buddhist Mediation Level I - III, Arizona Shambala - 2016
  • RYT Yoga Teacher Certificate- 2014

Timeline

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Sea Glass Mental Health
01.2024 - 06.2024

Companion Caregiver

Self
12.2019 - 12.2020

Production Coordinator

Cactus Wren Productions
01.2017 - 05.2021

Production Supervisor - Costume and Makeup

Puccini Opera
01.2006 - 01.2007

Production Coordinator for Various Musical Artists

Keith Urban , Prince, Alanis Morrisette, etc.
01.2003 - 01.2017

Grief Support Facilitator (Volunteer)

Tu Nidito
2016 - 2017

Recovery Group Facilitator (Volunteer)

Pima Women's Detention Center
2010 - 2014

Masters of Science in Counseling -

Prescott College

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting, Photography

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Christina Affholder