Gabriela Terrazas
San Antonio
Summary
Highly motivated psychology student who is willing to take up challenges.
Offering caring nature and commitment to supporting individuals seeking mental health support, eager to learn and develop in therapeutic environments. Brings understanding of psychological principles and therapeutic methods, along with skills in active listening and communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technitian
Nexus Neurorecovery Center
05.2024 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Assisted with patient restraints during the appropriate circumstances.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
Group Facilitator
Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Create a safe space for bereaving children
- Practiced behavioral exercises and initiated sensitive conversations with children; allowing them to express themselves in a group setting
- Enforcing a safe and clean environment
Lifeline Counselor
The Trevor Project
02.2023 - Current
- Completed required 10-Week Lifeline Training
- Learned the Support Model necessary to help contacts in need of support
- Create a safe space for contacts by building rapport and (if consented) offering local resources
- Document information regarding contacts in crisis that reach out for Trevor Project Support Services
- Getting educated with recent events that could potentially instigate moments of crisis to young LGBTQ+ individuals
Funeral Home Intern
Various Funeral Homes
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Learned of the embalming and cremation process
- Shadowed embalmers and aided with embalming process (disinfecting, stitching cadavers, detangling hair, etc.)
- Aided in cosmetology and dressing bodies
- Assisted in carrying heavy bodies and transporting them
- Organized paperwork, delivered flowers during funeral services and fulfilled the role of pallbearer
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2024
High School Diploma - STEM Program
Memorial High School
San Antonio, TX06.2021
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation/management
- Stress/anxiety reduction techniques
- Patient safety monitoring
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Dean's List, Fall 2022
- The National Society for Leadership and Success, Spring 2022
- Psi Beta, Spring 2022
Certification
BLS - BLS Certification
FAID - First Aid
SAMA Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Technitian
Nexus Neurorecovery Center
05.2024 - Current
Group Facilitator
Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
08.2023 - Current
Lifeline Counselor
The Trevor Project
02.2023 - Current
Funeral Home Intern
Various Funeral Homes
08.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - STEM Program
Memorial High School
Associate of Arts - Psychology
San Antonio College
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