JENNIFER CARRIE WALSH
Summary
Compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in Therapeutic Recreation and healthcare. Skilled in trauma-informed, evidence-based care, fostering resilience and well-being for individuals, couples, and families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreational Therapist for Acute Rehab Unit
Hoag Hospital
06.2018 - Current
- Led a team effort to establish a new Acute Rehab Unit successfully
- Partnered with Psychiatry to advocate for a Behavioral Health Program for the acute rehab unit
- Collaborated with Psychologist to provide groups for the management of pain, anxiety, and depression using mindfulness, meditation, and chair yoga
- Developed a Recreation Therapy program for the unit that includes art, movement, music, cognitive games and gardening
- Evaluate, treat, and document patients daily through individual or small group sessions
- Participate in weekly care conferences to review patient goals and outcomes with the medical rehab team
- Provide support and education to patients and families to help cope with new diagnoses and hospitalization
- Run monthly Stroke and Brain Injury support groups
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Brea Resource Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided therapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship conflicts, and loss
- Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) to support client healing and resilience
- Facilitated a women's support group, fostering a safe and empowering space for emotional processing
- Participated in weekly one-on-one supervision, group supervision, and professional training to enhance clinical skills
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and maintained accurate documentation in a clinical setting
Recreation Therapist II
City of Hope
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Member of the Palliative Care Team to help patients transition comfortably to Hospice Care
- Led Young Adult (AYA) groups to assist with topics such as relationships and fertility issues
- Evaluated and produced goals for cancer patients throughout hospital of all ages
- Charted daily and weekly progress for all patients
- Provided daily groups and one to one treatments for cancer patients and families cope with hospitalization
- Counseled patients and families on education and community resources to help transition back to home
Recreation Therapist for In-Patient Rehab
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Created a flourishing Pet Therapy Program
- Developed comprehensive programs to support emotional well-being of clients
- Partnered with Social Services in running Stroke Survivors support group
- Assessed and treated rehabilitation patients daily for the Recreation Therapy Program
- Interfaced with the Rehabilitation team to discuss patients goals and outcomes weekly
- Supervised students and volunteers
Child Life/Recreational Therapy Director
Whittier Hospital Pediatric Sub-Acute
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Established an education program for in-hospital children to attend school off-campus
- Performed developmental assessments, composing quarterly and annual reviews for children
- Designed and implemented one-to-one/group therapeutic play, developmental and social activities
- Participated children's Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Advocated community services for children through Regional Centers and Infant Programs
- Collaborated with doctors, nursing, social workers in care plan meetings
- Provided education and support to parents and siblings in coping with illnesses and disabilities
- Supervised special education teachers, infant teachers, students and volunteers
- Provided emergency room pediatric patients with therapeutic play activities
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
The University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12-1998
Skills
- Postpartum Support International
- American Associate for Marriage & Family Therapists
- California Associate of Marriage & Family Therapists
- The Body Keeps Score: Trauma, Attachment, Neuroscience
- Internal Family Systems
- How We Love for Couples
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) ID# 45212
- CPR Certification
- Zumba Basic, Gold and Aqua Instructor
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Brea Resource Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
Recreational Therapist for Acute Rehab Unit
Hoag Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Recreation Therapist II
City of Hope
09.2015 - 05.2018
Recreation Therapist for In-Patient Rehab
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
01.2013 - 09.2015
Child Life/Recreational Therapy Director
Whittier Hospital Pediatric Sub-Acute
01.2003 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Hope International University
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
The University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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