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MarioMoreno

Hesperia,CA

Summary

Compassionate Bereavement Counselor with experience providing emotional support and guidance to individuals grieving the loss of loved ones. Strengths include strong active listening skills, ability to empathize and offer appropriate comfort, and proficiency in developing coping strategies for clients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through improving client mental health wellbeing during bereavement process and facilitating group counseling sessions.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Bereavement Counselor

Global Hospice Care
San Dimas, CA
07.2024 - Current

Facilitated support groups for individuals grieving loss of loved ones.

  • Educated clients on grief-related issues, including coping skills and self-care strategies.
  • Assisted clients in exploring emotions tied to losses and developing healthy coping mechanisms.
  • Coordinated referrals between hospitals and hospices to ensure comprehensive care.

Bereavement Counselor

Ed & An Hospice
West Covina, CA
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Educated clients about grief and loss-related issues, including coping skills, self-care strategies, and communication techniques.
  • Monitored client progress throughout the course of treatment sessions.
  • Advised family members on how best to communicate with each other during difficult times of mourning.
  • Provided bereavement counseling services to individuals and families in a clinical setting.

Senior Pastor

Restoration Community Outreach Service
Montebello, CA
05.1990 - 06.2016
  • Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
  • Offered guidance during difficult times of transition or crisis situations.
  • Coordinated pastoral staff schedules, duties, and responsibilities.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.

Education

Master of Science - Theological Studies

Vision Christian School
Claremont, CA
06-2000

Bachelor of Science - Theological Studies

Vision Christian College
Claremont, CA
09-1993

Associate of Science - Nursing

USC School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA
06-1974

Skills

  • Grief counseling
  • Coping strategies
  • Support group facilitation
  • Client assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Referral coordination

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Bereavement Counselor

Global Hospice Care
07.2024 - Current

Bereavement Counselor

Ed & An Hospice
03.2022 - 06.2024

Senior Pastor

Restoration Community Outreach Service
05.1990 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Theological Studies

Vision Christian School

Bachelor of Science - Theological Studies

Vision Christian College

Associate of Science - Nursing

USC School of Nursing
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