LANAE PETRUS

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• Assisted families in accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
• Met weekly one-on-one with caregivers of infants to discuss various aspects of parenting
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.

• Supported the delivery of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by conducting individual sessions and co-facilitating skills training groups, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment that promoted emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Applied motivational interviewing techniques to empower clients in setting and achieving realistic goals, facilitating positive behavioral changes, and enhancing client engagement in the therapeutic process.
• Conducted comprehensive client assessments, identifying key needs and challenges, and collaborating with the treatment team to design and implement targeted interventions that resulted in improved client outcomes.

• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Interacted with patients by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
• Gathered, organized, and input information into a digital database.
• Lead activities with young children whose parents were completing sessions with physician on site

• Shadowed career counselors during one-on-one meetings with students
• Collaborated with career services staff on improving workshops for students
• Assisted staff in daily operations, such as emailing students about job opportunities

• Supervised student behavior in the classroom and common areas, ensuring adherence to rules, and fostering a positive, respectful environment conducive to learning and emotional well-being.
• Collaborated with lead teachers to prepare lesson plans and materials, contributing to a structured and supportive learning environment.
• Assisted with conflict resolution by mediating minor disputes among students, applying strategies to foster effective communication, and emotional regulation.
• Provided one-on-one support to students experiencing anxiety or frustration, utilizing active listening and empathy to help manage stress, and enhance emotional resilience.