Jean Church, MA-LPCC
Westminster,Colorado
Summary
I am a dynamic Somatic Counselor with 10 years of experience and a proven ability to develop unique treatment plans that enhance client outcomes. I am passionate about delivering psychoeducation and teaching nervous system regulation. I believe in collaborative environments that empower clients to achieve transformative results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Somatic Counselor, LPCC.0018935
Embodied Truth Counseling
Westminster, Colorado
01.2015 - Current
- Maintain confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
- Collect personal data and insurance information from clients to complete intake paperwork and insurance reimbursement.
- Incorporate different methodologies, with evidence-based practices, to implement treatment plans based on meeting clients' specific needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary practitioners to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Obtaining proper licensure to meet state requirements. Currently, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate under supervision.
- Implement holistic, creative approaches, such as somatic attachment therapy and sound therapy, when working with clients to support the integration of their therapeutic process.
- Deliver psycho-education focused on the nervous system, attachment wounding and emotional regulation.
- Specializing in grief, bereavement, divorce trauma, developmental trauma, and generalized mental health disorders and disruptions.
Instructor & Coach
Phoenix Strategies, Inc
Colorado Springs, Colorado
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Instructed the following curricula: Basic Mediation, Advanced Mediation, Divorce Mediation, and Conflict Coaching.
- Highly skilled in the instruction of alternative conflict resolution and coaching students in the application of the PSI Collaborative, Facilitative, Interest-Based Model.
- Worked with diverse groups consisting of post-secondary participants, successful professionals, attorneys, judges, and military personnel.
- Assessed and evaluated the following Conflict Management Assessments: Style Matters, Thomas-Kilmann Inventory, Conflict Dynamics Profile, Comprehensive Conflict Coaching Model, DiSC Assessment, SMART Goals, and Triple-Loop Learning.
- Used various media equipment, both in person and online: videos, PowerPoint lecture slides, and decks for groups of twelve or more.
- Established a trusting, professional rapport with students. Moderated discussions to engage and include all students during class.
- Empowered students in becoming competent, thoughtful mediators.
Divorce Mediator
MediationA, Inc.
Denver, Colorado
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Conducted client case management, including consultations, intake, and completion of the mediation process for hundreds of clients.
- Managed all client relations, associated operations, and administration.
- Extensive knowledge of the Colorado courts process and Revised Colorado Statutes.
- Mediate all case matters by applying facilitative, collaborative, interest-based approaches for client communication and dispute resolution.
- Facilitated communication among disputants during and between sessions in higher-conflict cases.
- Maintained confidential records of all proceedings, discussions, and decisions reached.
- Powerful aptitude to remain unbiased, calm, and neutral as a mediator in high-conflict situations.
- Explored and educated clients on available options for resolution.
- Created a safe space for both parties to discuss their differences of opinion.
- Assisted with developing mutual understanding, constructive dialogue, and agreement between conflicting parties.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and paperwork deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
60 Hour Certificate - Somatic Attachment Therapy
The Embody Lab
Westminster, CO (online)08-2023
Master of Arts - Somatic Counseling And Body Psychotherapy
Naropa University
Boulder, CO08-2015
Skills
- Somatic Therapy
- Attachment & Parts Work
- Sound Therapy
- Nervous system regulation
- Holistic, experiential approaches
- Psycho-education
- Integration techniques
- Case management: Intake, adaptive treatment planning
Certification
- Vikrampal Sound Therapy Certification - In Progress 2024-2025
- Practical Strategies for Working with Deep-seated Resentment - NICABM In progress
- 24 hours, Advanced Mediation Theory and Practice - Certificate of Completion - May 2019
- 40 hours, Mediation Theory and Practice, Certificate of Completion - Nov 2017
- 32 hours C.E., Gestalt Institute of the Rockies: Addictions, Shame, and Judgement - Aug 2015
- 15 hours C.E., Gestalt Therapy: Working Experientially with the Present Moment - June 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor & Coach
Phoenix Strategies, Inc
03.2019 - 08.2022
Divorce Mediator
MediationA, Inc.
12.2017 - 03.2022
Somatic Counselor, LPCC.0018935
Embodied Truth Counseling
01.2015 - Current
60 Hour Certificate - Somatic Attachment Therapy
The Embody Lab
Master of Arts - Somatic Counseling And Body Psychotherapy
Naropa University