Mindy Hardy
Price,UT
Summary
Dynamic Child Trauma Therapist with expertise in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care at Carbon/Emery Children's Justice Center. Proven ability to enhance client recovery through tailored interventions and effective emotional regulation techniques. Established strong therapeutic alliances, fostering trust and engagement, while maintaining documentation to track progress and optimize treatment outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Trauma Therapist
Carbon/Emery Children's Justice Center
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Developed creative therapeutic interventions tailored to clients'' unique backgrounds, interests, and learning styles for optimal engagement during treatment sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes for effective documentation, enabling review of progress and adjustments to treatment strategies as needed.
- Established rapport with clients through empathetic listening and genuine understanding, cultivating trust and openness during therapy sessions.
- Supported clients in processing traumatic memories using EMDR techniques, promoting healthier emotional responses and reduced distress levels.
- Provided Psychoeducation on trauma to clients, helping them to understand the impact of their experiences on their mental and physical wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based trauma therapy techniques.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify trauma-related symptoms, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes using standardized measures, adjusting therapeutic approaches as necessary to optimize client progress and recovery goals.
- Improved client coping skills with the incorporation of mindfulness and relaxation exercises.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development within the field by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars on trauma-informed care practices.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques aimed at changing patterns of thinking or behavior that may be contributing to clients'' difficulties related to traumatic experiences.
- Provided crisis intervention, assisting individuals in overcoming immediate challenges and developing safety plans.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Carbon/Emery Children's Justice Center
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided therapy services to clients
- Attended training to become certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions according to agency policies and professional standards.
- Provided family therapy sessions that strengthened relationships and improved communication among family members.
- Improved treatment plans for clients by conducting thorough biopsychosocial evaluations and identifying appropriate interventions.
- Gained valuable experience working with clients, applying learned concepts directly into relevant therapeutic situations.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Utah State University Eastern
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Continuously sought supervision and feedback from experienced colleagues and supervisor to refine clinical skills and ensure quality care for clients.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Contributed to clinical team meetings, sharing insights on cases to inform treatment planning decisions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions according to agency policies and professional standards.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate change.
- Improved treatment plans for clients by conducting thorough biopsychosocial evaluations and identifying appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive services for each client.
- Increased client engagement by tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual needs and strengths.
- Evaluated client progress regularly through ongoing assessment tools, adjusting treatment goals as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Utah State University
Logan, UT08-2023
Master of Science - Family And Human Development
Utah State University
Logan, UT08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Family And Human Development
Utah State University
Logan, UT12-2006
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Mindfulness practices
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Art therapy integration
- Play therapy techniques
- Sexual assault support
- Psychoeducation development
- EMDR therapy
- Childhood trauma expertise
- Trauma-informed care
- Mental health assessment
Certification
- LCSW- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained
- ART (Accelerated Reprocessing Therapy) certified
- TF-CBT (Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) certified
- PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) training in process
Timeline
Child Trauma Therapist
Carbon/Emery Children's Justice Center
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Carbon/Emery Children's Justice Center
07.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Social Work Intern
Utah State University Eastern
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
Utah State University
Master of Science - Family And Human Development
Utah State University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Human Development
Utah State University
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