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Morgan Hopson

Morgan Hopson

Denver,United States

Summary

Dedicated and passionate professional with a background in mental health, community engagement, and cultural inclusivity. Seeking opportunities to contribute skills in leadership, program development, and advocacy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Milieu Therapist

EDcare
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed mental health care counseling and crisis intervention to a milieu of patients in eating disorder, substance use, and trauma treatment
  • Plan and facilitate therapy groups, including Socio-Cultural Empowerment, Authentic-Self, ACT, DBT, and process groups

Founder and Chief Operating Officer

Decolonize Eating Disorders
04.2016 - Current
  • Develop and execute an action-based forum addressing eating disorder diagnosis and prevention
  • Implement a culturally appropriate and inclusive philosophy based on the food sovereignty movement and designing regenerative cultures framework
  • Develop educational content for social media and in-person dissemination, providing education, resources, and tools regarding eating disorder diagnosis, prevention, and treatment from an anti-oppression and liberation psychology perspective
  • Collaborate with community stakeholders to address gaps and limitations in eating disorder research, prevention, and treatment through webinars, support groups, community art projects, and social justice initiatives

Care Counselor

Cerebral
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided culturally appropriate, trauma-informed mental health care counseling for a variety of client concerns, including eating disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum, substance abuse, grief, and family dynamics

Program Associate for Tribal Child Welfare

Butler Institute for Families
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed content that upholds the Tribal Child Welfare Act in accordance with Tribal governments, National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, and community partners

Recovery Counselor/Program Coordinator

Cielo House
04.2016 - 04.2020
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients in the recovery process
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed, effectively addressing immediate concerns and preventing further escalation

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling

Southwestern College
Santa Fe, NM
01.2025

Master of Arts - East-West Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
08.2014

Skills

  • CQI- Data Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Research Coordinator
  • Program Coordination
  • Mental Health Service Provider
  • Public Speaking, Engagement, and Presentation
  • Community Liaison
  • Training
  • Teaching, Coaching, Counseling
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation

Accomplishments

People's Choice Award Winner: "In Celebration of Queer and Trans Joy" Artist Showcase, a Heal+ New Mexico presentation.


Artist Showcase: Larry Casuse Art Showcase at gallupARTS and the Navajo Nation Museum
2022 – Present

  • Collaborative, community-oriented group show honoring the legacy of Indigenous activist Larry Casuse.

Affiliations

  • Presenter at BALANCE Eating Disorder Center
  • Presenter at Reed College Eating Disorder Support group
  • Tribal Citizen of the Tsalagiyi Nvdagi (Texas Cherokee) Nation
  • Peoples' Housing Project Grassroots Community Organizer
  • Holistic Nutrition and Life Coaching, School of Natural Health Sciences - 2016
  • Breast Cancer Survivor

projects

Queer Women and Femmes Research Study, University of Minnesota & Denver University 2021, Present, 


Serving on a research board addressing gaps and limitations in eating disorder diagnoses, recovery, and treatment for queer women and femmes

Timeline

Milieu Therapist

EDcare
10.2023 - Current

Care Counselor

Cerebral
02.2022 - 11.2022

Program Associate for Tribal Child Welfare

Butler Institute for Families
12.2020 - 08.2021

Founder and Chief Operating Officer

Decolonize Eating Disorders
04.2016 - Current

Recovery Counselor/Program Coordinator

Cielo House
04.2016 - 04.2020

Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling

Southwestern College

Master of Arts - East-West Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas A&M University

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