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Crystal G Schneider

SAINT PAUL

Summary

Mental Health Peer Support Specialist, trained and certified by Recovery International/MN DHS. Expertise in Patient Engagement, Support Group Facilitation, managing Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, and PSMI (Depression, Anxiety, CPTSD), and more.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support Group Host: The Spoon Rest

Self-Employed
02.2026 - Current

-Program and Conduct weekly, 90 minute group sessions for adult(18+) participants living with both Chronic Illness/Pain and PSMI, using personally derived skills including (but not limited to): Encouraging Participation, Reflective Listening, Directing Conversation, and Boundary Setting, as well as skills and values learned in Certification Training via Recovery International.

Peer Support Group Host: The Spoon Rest

Self-Employed
06.2023 - 08.2023

-Program and Facilitate weekly, 90 minute sessions for adults (18+) living with both Chronic Illness/Pain and PSMI, using personally derived skills including (but not limited to): Encouraging Participation, Reflective Listening, Directing Conversation, a Non-Judgmental Stance, and Boundary Setting

Assistant Support Group Leader: Celebrate Recovery

Waite Park Wesleyan Church(Volunteer)
03.2012 - 02.2013

-Assisted in conducting weekly, two hour group meetings, according to curriculum provided by Celebrate Recovery

-Assisted in conducting weekly, two-hour group meetings, using personally derived skills including (but not limited to): Encouraging Participation, Reflective Listening, Directing Conversation, Conflict De-Escalation, and Boundary Setting

-Provided 1-on-1 Support to group participants, both in person at meetings and via text/phone outside of meetings

-Validated and Encouraged participants in their recovery journey, utilizing personally derived skills including (but not limited to): Reflective Listening, Empathy, Resource Navigation, Boundary Setting, and a Non-Judgmental Stance

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
12-2008

Skills

  • Clear Communication
  • Empathy
  • Active Listening
  • Reflective Listening
  • Participant Engagement
  • Resource Navigation
  • Curiosity
  • Support Group facilitation
  • Perseverance
  • Chronic Symptom Management
  • Trauma Informed Perspective
  • Non-Judgmental

Certification

  • Certified Peer Support Specialist - Recovery International/Minnesota DHS

Timeline

Peer Support Group Host: The Spoon Rest

Self-Employed
02.2026 - Current

Peer Support Group Host: The Spoon Rest

Self-Employed
06.2023 - 08.2023

Assistant Support Group Leader: Celebrate Recovery

Waite Park Wesleyan Church(Volunteer)
03.2012 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Theater

University of Northern Iowa
Crystal G Schneider
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