Tara Erwin
Scottsboro,AL
Summary
My professional experience as a teacher, a consultant, and in communications equips me with an ability to listen and guide diverse individuals and groups with innovative strength based approaches that best fit to the recipient’s needs. These experiences have also led me toward a passion and desire to grow and serve in the field of marriage and family therapy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
- Currently creating educational therapy group for students designed to develop and strengthen empathy through biblio, cinema, and team building activities and therapeutic exercises.
- Utilized creative therapeutic interventions such as art or play therapy when working with children or adolescents in need of specialized techniques.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing empathetic and supportive counseling services for individuals, couples, and families.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to protect client safety and wellbeing.
- Built trust with diverse populations by demonstrating cultural competency in the delivery of therapy services.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and other training opportunities related to marriage and family therapy.
- Fostered a safe therapeutic environment where clients felt comfortable discussing sensitive topics openly without fear of judgment or criticism.
- Improved communication and conflict resolution skills within families through the use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Client Consultant and Success Coach
Craig Wiggins Coaching And Consulting
05.2018 - Current
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized consultation and tailored solutions for their specific needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Streamlined internal processes to improve overall efficiency and better serve clients.
- Developed Marketing Materials
- Created LEARN Model for generated endorsement and recorded/published on CWC
Middle and High School Language Arts Teacher
Crossroads Christian Academy And Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2011
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, leading to improved performance for struggling learners.
Director of Education and Outreach
South Branch Watershed Association
03.2001 - 06.2002
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Developed and implemented the Environmental Education program for local school districts, residents, and municipalities
- Secured grants for education and outreach programs
- Organized program events: wrote press releases and newsletter articles
- Evaluated personnel within the programs
- Organized and implemented teacher workshops for SBWA staff and academic members (CEU credits awarded)
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2025
Certification - Alternate Route To Teacher's License
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ2003
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Public Relations
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12.1992
Skills
- Building client relationships
- Familiar with DSM 5 tr
- Community Outreach
- Treatment Planning and implementation
Completed Courses
Currently completing Internship 4
Internships 1-3
Impact of Addiction and Addictive Behavior on Family Systems
Systemic Apporaches to Gender and Sexuality
Systemic Interventions for Grief, Loss, and Trauma
Systemic Approaches: Infancy through Adolescent
MFT Residency track 1 & track2
MFT Assessments, Tests & Measures
Couples and Marital Therapy
Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavior Disorders
Working with Families Across the Lifespan
Systemic Family Therapy Theory and Practice 1 and 2
Professional Ethics in Marriage and Family Therapy
Foundations of Couple and Family Therapy
Affiliations
- AAMFT
- Delta- Kappa , Pi Chapter
- Presidents List
Accomplishments
Presidents List Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall 2022 & 2023
Presidents List Winter 2024, Sping, Summer and Fall
Presidents List Winter 2025
GPA : 4.0
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Client Consultant and Success Coach
Craig Wiggins Coaching And Consulting
05.2018 - Current
Middle and High School Language Arts Teacher
Crossroads Christian Academy And Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2011
Director of Education and Outreach
South Branch Watershed Association
03.2001 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Capella University
Certification - Alternate Route To Teacher's License
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Public Relations
Austin Peay State University
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