Therapist Intern
Specialized Offenders Services
09.2023 - Current
Responsibilities:
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for sex offenders, adhering to guidelines set by Sex Offenders Management Board (SOMB).
- Utilized polyvagal theory, somatic interventions, and attachment theory to facilitate therapeutic interventions aimed at helping clients regulate their emotions and behaviors.
- Assisted clients in developing and implementing effective regulation skills to navigate through their offense patterns and reintegrate safely into society.
- Utilized the Good Lives Model framework with clients, which focused on identifying and building upon individuals' personal values, strengths, and aspirations.
- Employed parts work methodologies to explore and address underlying psychological and emotional dynamics contributing to clients' offending behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients throughout their therapeutic journey.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation of client progress, adhering to ethical and legal standards.
- Proficient in drafting comprehensive treatment plans, month-end reports, and progress notes for clients. Demonstrated ability to accurately document therapeutic interventions, client progress, and outcomes in accordance with professional standards and organizational guidelines.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development activities to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge in field of somatic therapy and offender rehabilitation.
Key Achievements:
- Successfully facilitated therapeutic interventions that resulted in noticeable improvements in clients' emotional regulation and behavior management.
- Received positive feedback from clients and supervisors for effectiveness and empathy demonstrated in therapy sessions.
- Contributed to development and implementation of innovative therapeutic approaches, integrating somatic therapy principles with established offender rehabilitation practices.
- Demonstrated strong adherence to SOMB requirements and regulations, ensuring compliance and ethical conduct in all aspects of therapy delivery.
