Dan Wright
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Compassionate counselor who believes every person matters. Therefore, my focus is on active listening, empathy, being a supportive presence, positive regard, identifying pain points, and creating person-centered treatment plans according to the needs and goals of the client. Equipped to guide clients through life's challenges in order to cultivate mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Experienced in working with individuals, couples, families, guiding teams, public speaking, and building rapport based on context.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brain Health Trainer
Robertson Brain Health
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Support the health and safety of first responders (police, fire, dispatch, community mental/public health) through educational seminars in the Protect the Protectors program that aim to improve, manage, and optimize brain health.
- Improve first responders emotional, physical, and mental health through communication seminars on the topics of The Lens, Major Brain Networks, Anxious Brain, Polarized Thinking, Professional Impact (Passion & Purpose), Living a Healthy and Productive Life, Digital Society, and Undesirable Behaviors.
- Motivate teams and individuals to minimize health risk factors, increase energy and optimism, decrease stress and anxiety, and improve relationships by understanding how overall health, performance, and relationships are inter-related.
- Assist the Administrative Team with content development, training co-workers, collaborate with various team-members on content and delivery, attend team trainings, and host orientations for departments and agencies new to the Protect the Protectors program.
Limited License Counselor
Second Story Counseling
Hudsonville, MI
02.2022 - Current
- Utilize cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting unhealthy thoughts and behaviors to improve personal well-being and relationships.
- Experience working with depression, anxiety, sexuality, LGBTQ+, relational conflict, addictions (alcohol, substances, and pornography), job loss/career transitions, marriage/family, divorce/remarriage, and trauma.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathy, active listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
Pastor and Director of Care
Ada Bible Church
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2008 - 10.2022
- Provided pastoral care to individuals, couples, and families in need, offering counseling, guidance, prayer, and support during difficult times.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Championed diversity by creating inclusive spaces for dialogue on issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and social justice from a faith-based perspective.
- Cultivated a supportive atmosphere by providing pastoral care to staff facing career and personal challenges.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for visitors and attenders by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Worked with a team responsible for the administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives. providing needed support and resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI12-2021
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI05-2004
Skills
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Supportive Presence
- Building Rapport
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Grief Counseling
- Couples Therapy
- Care Planning
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Team Collaboration
- Group Facilitation
Certification
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- Implicit Biased Training
Timeline
Brain Health Trainer
Robertson Brain Health
12.2022 - Current
Limited License Counselor
Second Story Counseling
02.2022 - Current
Pastor and Director of Care
Ada Bible Church
08.2008 - 10.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling
Cornerstone University
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies
Cornerstone University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
Cornerstone University