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Lori Groves

Kentland,IN

Summary

Dedicated to teaching others to promote their own wellness and independence, while working to the best of their abilities; despite what they think they can do or what they think they can accomplish, helping them to see who they were created to be and that there is greatness inside of them.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST INTERN

The Center for Life Enrichment Advancement and Recovery
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Administered therapeutic interventions and modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy
  • Conducted therapy in individual, family and group settings and documented progress and treatment plans
  • Identified root causes of behavior and created treatment plans that yielded long-term positive effects
  • Attended individualized education plan meetings and supported team in crisis management and de-escalation
  • Worked with youth exposed to aversive childhood experiences and collaborated with families and educators
  • Created and employed personalized treatment plans addressing the particular problems and destructive patterns present in each family
  • Asked probing and insightful questions to help clients identify their true feelings and isolate negative behaviors
  • Provided family counseling and treatment services to inmates participating in substance abuse programs
  • Compiled and documented case files for each individual or family client, including the results of their tests, interviews and treatments

PASTOR/EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

Victorious Life Assembly of God
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Presented as strong, authentic pastoral presence among church and community members in helping people in crisis and most in need
  • Demonstrated strong leadership by making difficult decisions and willingly undertaking projects with many obstacles
  • Facilitated children's ministries to keep content focused on Jesus's calling and church values
  • Developed ministry leaders and teams for different areas of service based on church goals and service objectives
  • Performed one-on-one and couples counseling and intervened in crisis situations
  • Supported couples seeking marriage by offering premarital counseling and performing wedding ceremonies
  • Spearheaded internal committees handling group's financial, administrative, and outreach needs
  • Administered religious rites on behalf of church members and community
  • Kept executive team productive and on-schedule by coordinating appointments and skillfully responding to routine inquiries
  • Supported executives with project coordination, data analysis and administrative assistance

PASTOR/EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

New Life Community Church
11.2015 - 08.2021
  • Same job as the above at Victorious Life Assembly of God

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST/BUSINESS OWNER

Center for Life Change
05.2005 - 07.2015
  • Administered therapeutic interventions and modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy
  • Worked with youth exposed to aversive childhood experiences and collaborated with families and educators
  • Conducted therapy in individual, family and group settings and documented progress and treatment plans
  • Cultivated working relationships with organizations and community groups that serviced same patient population
  • Attended individualized education plan meetings and supported team in crisis management and de-escalation
  • Identified root causes of behavior and created treatment plans that yielded long-term positive effects
  • Supported work of the legal system by making clear and professional recommendations to resolve issues with child custody and visitation rights
  • Compiled and documented case files for each individual or family client, including the results of their tests, interviews and treatments
  • Wrote evaluations of parents and children for use by courts deciding divorce and custody cases, testifying in court if necessary
  • Continuously evaluated the effectiveness of treatment strategies by monitoring clients and following up on their progress
  • Created and employed personalized treatment plans addressing the particular problems and destructive patterns present in each family

Education

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINOLOGY

Kaplan College
Chicago, IN

Certificate of Technical Studies - Pharmacy Technician

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
02-2025

ASSOCIATE'S - THEOLOGY

ISOM-Indiana School of Ministry
Indinanapolis, IN
07.2021

MASTER OF ARTS - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

Amridge University
Montogomery, AL
06.2005

Skills

  • Behavior Modification
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Couples Counseling
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Plan treatments
  • Maintain case files
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Organizational Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Goal Setting
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Publications

  • Perfect Love, Lori Groves, 2024, TBN publications
  • Bonding and the Case for Permanence, Dr. James Kenny and Lori Groves
  • The Right to a Permanent Home, Fostering Families Today, 01/01/10
  • Uncovering Why Foster Parents Leave, Fostering Families Today, 11/01/09
  • Several other publications, Too many to list, but will make available upon request.

Otherworkandexperience

  • Ordained Minister with CGIF (Church Growth International Fellowship)
  • Licensed Minister with Assemblies of God
  • Facilitator for Adult/Teen Challenge addiction groups/working with White County Sheriff's Department (current)
  • On Call Minister for Frazier Funeral Home/Basic Accounting (current)
  • Substitute Teacher/Cook for Demotte Christian Schools, 9 years (pre-k- senior current)
  • Monitored telephone, email, and postal mail inquiries, personally handling basic questions and compiling lists for management review.
  • Scheduled and set-up meetings and conference calls, prepared agendas and documented minutes.
  • Managed very active calendars by planning, coordinating and aligning schedules to respect executives' needs.
  • Generated financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables to support accounts payable and receivable processes.
  • Prepared and submitted periodic tax returns to meet local, state and federal requirements.
  • Reconciled or reported discrepancies identified in records, taking action to prevent future incidents.
  • Addressed inventory and purchasing needs to verify alignment with department budgets.

Timeline

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST INTERN

The Center for Life Enrichment Advancement and Recovery
09.2023 - 04.2024

PASTOR/EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

Victorious Life Assembly of God
09.2021 - 02.2023

PASTOR/EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

New Life Community Church
11.2015 - 08.2021

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST/BUSINESS OWNER

Center for Life Change
05.2005 - 07.2015

ASSOCIATE'S - THEOLOGY

ISOM-Indiana School of Ministry

MASTER OF ARTS - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

Amridge University

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINOLOGY

Kaplan College

Certificate of Technical Studies - Pharmacy Technician

Purdue University
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