CRYSTAL BIRD CAVIEL

• Work with transition aged clients (16-26) while they navigate homelessness, trauma, and general instability.
• Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
• Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
• Collaborated regularly with other professionals and departments involved in the client's care for coordinated care.
• Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.

• Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
• Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
• Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
• Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.

Supervised by Angela Jackson, Social Services Administrator (512)854.1254

• Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment through empathetic listening and non-judgmental support for my clients experiencing incarceration.
• Created and implemented the first Drama Therapy program at Del Valle Jail. "Drama Lab" utilized theatre as a rehabilitative tool to reduce recidivism, provide catharsis, and encourage the spirit of play and exploration in its participants.
• Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical guidelines, upholding the professional standards of the mental health field.
• Developed rapport with diverse client populations, fostering trust and facilitating open communication during therapy sessions.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health counseling.

• Founder & Director, SpiritHouse Theatre Company
• Established a 501c3 that offers therapeutic theatre classes to presently/ formerly incarcerated populations.
• Employs ritual theatre to facilitate catharsis and healing
• Reduces recidivism by fostering rehabilitation through psychodrama and embodied liberation.
• Created curriculum to offer to participants in carceral system.

• Participated in 15 professionally produced shows
• Starred in, co-wrote, and co-produced original web series
• Exhibited strong professionalism by maintaining punctuality, preparedness, and open communication throughout all stages of the production process.
• Participated in table reads and rehearsals, ensuring a thorough understanding of scripts and character motivations.
• Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
• Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
• Promoted upcoming productions via social media platforms and community outreach efforts, generating interest from potential patrons.