Joan Anderson
Pomona,CA
Summary
Empathetic individual with more than 25 years' working as a Group Facilitator for a non profit substance abuse and homeless organizations. Highly polished and professional and promoting integrity and relationship-building talents. Compassionate and service-oriented therapist and mental health counselor with extensive experience in chemical dependency counseling, domestic violence rehabilitation. Passionately serving clients facing serious disruptions or dysfunction to life and helping build coping skills and support systems. Culturally sensitive proven to quickly develop trust and rapport with patients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Facilitator
Health Right 360/Prototypes
Pomona, CA
03.2002 - Current
- Prepared and led support groups for patients.
- Provided self-esteem and anger management group therapy.
- Planned special events for program participants based on changing needs, times of year and availability.
- Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.
- Fundraised for materials and activities to foster positive and supportive environments for participants.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
- Collaborated with Supervision to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Mt, St. Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA05.1999
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.1977
Skills
- Group Classes
- Instructional Strategies
- Production Goals
- Interactive Media
- Client Service
- Creative Thinking
- Addiction Treatment
- Classroom Instruction
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Health Right 360/Prototypes
03.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Mt, St. Mary's University
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College
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