Samantha DeChristopher
Friday Harbor,WA
Summary
Resourceful Peer Counselor with substantial background facilitating with interpersonal, Substance Abuse, Housing needs, mental health and career needs. Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations, providing coaching and feedback. Team-oriented with solid conflict resolution skills.I am familiar with Compass treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Hera Holistic Healing
04.2023 - Current
- Provided nutritional education, resources, and guidance to clients on food selection, meal planning, portion control, and cooking methods
- Conducted one-on-one consultations to assess client needs and create personalized wellness programs
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of macrobiotic principles and how they apply to various medical conditions
- Performed grocery store tours teaching customers about reading labels correctly and choosing healthier options
- Designed educational materials such as newsletters, brochures, handouts, videos, and web content related to holistic nutrition topics.
Non-Profit Owner
Leaven Bakery
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated special events that raised significant funds for organization's causes
- Owner of a non for profit bakery at the farmers market
- Raise funds to send off to different mental health awareness organizations and tribal organizations around the islands.
Peer Counselor
Compass Health
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with clients to develop treatment plans and goals
- Intervened in crisis situations to deescalate and resolve crises
- Expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services
- Assisted clients in developing insight into their own behavior by exploring current relationships, past experiences and future goals
- Provided resources related to community support programs such as housing assistance or job training opportunities
- Conducted intake assessments of new clients to design treatment plans
- Coordinated crisis management and suicide prevention efforts
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists and social workers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment for open communication and mental health support.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care and treatment plans for clients.
- Improved client self-awareness by guiding them through personal reflection exercises and goal-setting activities.
Peer Health Mentor
New England Culinary Institute
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Mentored and advised student groups on relevant health topics
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences, trainings, and webinars related to peer health education practices
- Developed and implemented interactive health education programs for students in a university setting
- Facilitated focus groups to gain insight into student perspectives on wellness initiatives
- Educated students about mental health topics through one-on-one conversations and group discussions.
ED Awareness
New England Culinary Institute
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Coordinated training sessions for school personnel on identifying signs of drug and alcohol use among students
- Held Safe space groups for students with eating disorders
- Helped find Counselors for students.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2026
Master Certificate In Holistic Nutrtion -
Oh Baby School of Nutrition
Vancouver, Canada04.2023
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Culinary Arts -
New England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, Vermont10.2013
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Goal Setting
- Suicide Prevention
- Group Facilitation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Peer Mediation
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Community Resources
- Treatment Documentation
- Referral Coordination
- Patient Intake
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
Accomplishments
March of dimes charity work
Ronald McDonald house charity Work
DeChristopher Family Charity Work
Certified peer counselor
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Group Facilitator
Started a perinatal mental health group in coordination with local family resource center starting in January of 2024.
CPR certified
Motivational Interviewing trained
EBT trainings
Certification
- Peer Counselor
- Masters Certificate in Postpartum, prenatal and baby nutrition and healing
- Perinatal Mental Health Group Facilitator
- Perinatal Mental Health Trainings
- CPR
- Motivational Inteviewing
- EBT trainings
- On Going Schooling
Volunteer Experience
- 04/2022, Present, Non-Profit Owner, Leaven Bakery, Friday Harbor, Washington, Coordinated special events that raised significant funds for organization's causes., Owner of a non for profit bakery at the farmers market., Raise funds to send off to different mental health awareness organizations and tribal organizations around the islands.
- 06/2012, Present, Charity Worker, March of dimes, United States,
- 01/2012, Present, Charity Worker, Ronald McDonald House, Camden, NJ,
- 10/2010, Present, DeChristopher Charity Foundation, Philadelphia, PA,
- 08/2012, 08/2013, Peer Health Educator, New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier, VT, Mentored and advised student groups on relevant health topics., Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences, trainings, and webinars related to peer health education practices., Developed and implemented interactive health education programs for students in a university setting., Facilitated focus groups to gain insight into student perspectives on wellness initiatives., Educated students about mental health topics through one-on-one conversations and group discussions.
- 08/2012, 08/2013, ED Awareness, New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier, VT, Coordinated training sessions for school personnel on identifying signs of drug and alcohol use among students., Held Safe space groups for students with eating disorders., Helped find Counselors for students
- 07/2013, Present, Trash Clean Up, Trash clean up, Friday Harbor, Washington
Timeline
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Hera Holistic Healing
04.2023 - Current
Peer Counselor
Compass Health
07.2022 - 02.2023
Non-Profit Owner
Leaven Bakery
04.2022 - 08.2023
Peer Health Mentor
New England Culinary Institute
08.2012 - 08.2013
ED Awareness
New England Culinary Institute
08.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Master Certificate In Holistic Nutrtion -
Oh Baby School of Nutrition
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Culinary Arts -
New England Culinary Institute
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