Heidi E Panek
Denver,CO
Summary
Graduate-level couple and family therapist-in-training seeking internship position where my kind, compassionate nature will be an asset to your practice. Looking to grow within a supportive supervision environment and committed to relational healing, collaboration, and ongoing advanced training in EFT, sex therapy, and trauma-informed modalities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Resource Advocate
The Gathering Place
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided emotional support in a trauma-informed care setting for children and mothers accessing resources in the Family Program.
- Provided child care support for mothers navigating services in the Family Program.
- Assisted families in navigating resource offerings such as basic needs support, health and wellness services, and temporary, transitional, and permanent housing services.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance advocacy skills and knowledge of available resources.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
Family Program Intern
The Gathering Place
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted staff with all duties related to the Family Program including sorting and stocking donated supplies, packing food and hygiene bags for disbursement to clients
- Provided activities and childcare support for children of mothers seeking services
- Supported data entry and record-keeping efforts, maintaining accurate participant information for reporting purposes.
- Facilitated communication between staff and participants, fostering a welcoming environment for all attendees.
- Provided essential support to team members, enabling them to focus on achieving their objectives more effectively.
Dental Hygienist
Multiple Practices
08.2006 - 03.2020
- Provided comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, promoting preventative care and long-term health.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Utilized advanced dental technology for imaging and diagnostics, enhancing accuracy of evaluations.
Education
Master of Arts - Couple And Family Therapy
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO06-2026
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FL06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Relations
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO12-2022
Skills
- Active listening
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Written communication
- Building trust and relationships
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Family Resource Advocate
The Gathering Place
08.2022 - 08.2023
Family Program Intern
The Gathering Place
05.2022 - 07.2022
Dental Hygienist
Multiple Practices
08.2006 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Couple And Family Therapy
University of Colorado Denver
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
Manatee Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Relations
University of Colorado Denver