Traci Abbott

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Therapeutic Communication Skills

I am acquainted with the basic methods of therapeutic communication. Emphasis being placed on building basic active listening skills. Can demonstrate mastery of theory through interviews and videotaping.

Soft Skills for the Human Services Professional

I can develop professional résumés, cover letters, and employment preparation materials in line with human services industry standards. Topics include workplace communication skills, including written and oral communication, team building, time and self-management, stress management, and conflict resolution for the workplace. I have explored the supervisor-supervisee relationship, including the functions of evaluation, self-evaluation, and professional development.

HIV/AIDS/Blood-Borne Pathogens & Brief Risk Intervention for the Chemically Dependent

I have knowledge of HIV/AIDS & blood-borne pathogens. I have gained knowledge of the history of HIV/AIDS and related issues. I completed 10 hours of HIV/AIDS training in the areas of transmission, occupational safety, and standard precautions.

Introduction to Human Services

I have successfully completed an introduction to human services as a profession which included a historical and philosophical framework of human service delivery. Contemporary roles and the human service worker that covered, including typical duties and tasks of human service workers, income, maintenance, children's services, family services, aging, substance abuse, mental health, services for persons with disabilities, and the sociocultural aspects of providing services in a multiculturally diverse society. I also examined the competencies and qualifications required to become an effective human services worker, as well as the occupational and educational alternatives as a graduate.

Internship I

I successfully completed on-the-job training in the human services field. Duties and tasks were supervised. I performed relevant job duties and tasks within an agency, attend supervision meetings, identified applicable community resources, and perform other job duties as assigned. Instructor's permission was required for site choice.

Applied Counseling for the Human Services Professional

I have increased knowledge of a variety of counseling theories, theorists, and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary viewpoint. I explored the practical application and appropriate uses of these theories in the human services system.

Survey of Community Resources

I have been introduced to a variety of community-based human service agencies through examination of their services, functions, and service populations. I participated in field visits, guest lectures, and exercises designed to assist me in understanding the relevance of each service component to the whole community, regional, and state system.

Mental Health Assessment & Evaluation

I have explored current perspectives of mental health in the helping professions by focusing on the identification, definition, diagnostic criteria, and assessment and evaluation of psychological disorders. I can emphasize the continuum between normal and abnormal behavior by examining biological, psychological, and sociocultural causal factors as they relate to adults and children.

Behavioral Health & Wellness

I have had an introduction to the dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual components. I have explored strategies for personal behavioral health and wellness, including coping strategies, personal boundaries, self-awareness, and how to avoid burnout on the job.

Case Management

I understand the fundamentals of case management practice. I reviewed different models of case management and learned about common case management functions, such as outreach, engagement, assessment, planning, accessing resources, coordination, and advocacy.

Culturally Competent Practice

I have an awareness of the historical, cultural, socioeconomic, biological, and psychosocial influences that define diversity. I have examined culturally competent standards that influence best practice standards for human service workers. I have explored culture, guidelines for culturally sensitive practices, the impact of inequality on a variety of service populations, racism, prejudice, and inclusion strategies.

Law & Ethics for Human Services

I have had an overview of the ethical and professional issues that human services workers face in the field. Includes ethical decision making, professional responsibilities, liability, confidentiality, records and rights of clients, professional codes of ethics, core values and personal issues, supervision, leadership, and the legal system.

Dynamics of Violence

I have overview of the dynamics of violence in relationship to both the perpetrator and the victim. Areas of emphasis include child neglect, child sexual and physical abuse, missing and exploited children and adolescents, domestic violence, the cycle of violence, elder abuse, and violence's impact on the family system. Strategies for treatment and community intervention have been explored.

Internship II

I successfully completed on-the-job training in the human services field. Duties and tasks were supervised. I performed relevant job duties and tasks within their agency, attend supervision meetings, identify applicable community resources, and perform other job duties as assigned. Instructor's permission was required for site choice. Successful completion of Internship I was required.

General Psychology

I have successfully surveyed the knowledge and methods of the discipline of psychology. I have a broad view of this subject and have established the foundation for further study of the discipline. Emphasis has been placed on applying psychological knowledge to daily situations and on accessing and assessing information about behavior from a variety of sources. Skills in scientific reasoning and critical thinking have been developed.

Lifespan Psychology

I have been introduced to the milestones of human development from conception to death. It described the physical, cognitive, and social growth of people, with special attention to various cultural contexts of development and the rich diversity of individuals. The content was drawn from research and theories in developmental psychology. I can integrate my personal experiences, knowledge of psychology, and my observations of human development with the content of this obtained. Implications for parenting, education, and social policy making were discussed, so that I may apply the information to meaningful problems.

Abnormal Psychology

I have studied the development and symptoms of mental health disorders. Topics covered included schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychosomatic disorders, sexual deviation, organic disorders, and the process of adjustment to stress. Attention was given to biosocial, cognitive, and cultural factors and their role in mental health.

Introduction to Addictions

I focused on substance and behavioral addictions in modern society by surveying prevalent addiction trends and common co-occurring disorders. I obtained overview of causal factors and the consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, and community. Gaining a strengths-based perspective with the focus on biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors influencing addiction and recovery.

The Neuro-Pharmacology of Addiction

I have an overview of the effects of drug use and chemical dependency on the body, including physiological, emotional, and behavioral implications. Including drug interactions, brain-body chemistry, and the management of chronic and acute conditions of drug misuse.

Chemical Dependency Counseling I: Individuals & Groups

I have participated in the collaborative processes that facilitated the client's progress toward mutually determined treatment goals and objectives. I obtained counseling competencies that will include sensitivity to the client's individual characteristics and culture, the role of the counselor, approaches to counseling and addiction disorders, use of warmth, respect, genuineness, concreteness and empathy, and the therapeutic use of power and authority. Group dynamics and CD group counseling requirements as per the WAC and RCW were covered.

Addictions Treatment: Ethics & the Law

I have examined the federal and state laws that pertain to chemical dependency for individuals, families, and service agencies, including the relevant WAC and RCW. I was introduced to the local criminal, civil, and juvenile court systems. Core topics included the examination and adherence of the ethical standards for chemical dependency professionals in the helping relationship, including implications for clinical supervision and continuing education. Includes ethical decision-making, professional responsibilities, liability, confidentiality, records and rights of clients, professional codes of ethics, core values and personal issues, supervision, leadership, and the legal system.

Case Management & Recordkeeping for the Chemical Dependency Professional

I have basic chemical dependency case management skills of service coordination, referral practices, community services, ongoing evaluation of treatment progress, client needs, HIV Brief risk intervention for the chemically dependent, and learning documentation standards and applicable laws.

Chemical Dependency Assessment & Evaluation

I have an introduction to a variety of industry-standard screening, evaluation, and assessment tools for both adolescents and adults. I can determine a client's readiness for treatment and change and have an am able to understand the appropriate levels of care. ASAM placement and the stages of change will be focal topics.

Suicide Prevention for the Chemical Dependency Professional

I have an overview of contributing factors to suicidality, including mental health, substance use, and lifespan development. Evidence-based prevention strategies for adolescents, adults, and older adults have been discussed, including differentiations between Death with Dignity statutes for the terminally ill.

Chemical Dependency Practicum

I worked in a supervised chemical dependency agency, as approved by the internship supervisor. I adhered to ethical and professional responsibilities as per their agency, WAC, RCW, and NAADAC guidelines. I was provided both individual and group supervision provided by agency and instructional professionals to share experiences and further develop work- related skills. I successfully complete 125 hours of supervised clinical experience.

Chemical Dependency Counseling II: Adolescents & Families

I have been acquainted with culturally competent models of diagnosis and intervention for families and adolescents, as well as building an understanding for the dynamics among family members impacted by chemical dependency. I have an overview of adolescent psychology and development and family systems theory. I have discussed client, family, and community education for substance misuse.

Relapse Prevention

I am familiar with the basic philosophy and techniques of relapse prevention for substance abuse and the ongoing process that involves all aspects of the person's wellness and culture. I have learned to recognize the warnings signs for relapse, the 12-step approach to recovery, and general wellness concepts.

Introduction to Sociology

I have an understanding and can apply the sociological perspective, which stresses the importance of the impact of social forces external to the individual in shaping people's lives and experiences. I have studied topics that include socialization, social interaction, culture, groups, social structure, deviance, social inequality, social class, race, gender, institutions (political, economic, educational, and family), collective behavior, and social change. Students will be asked to learn the basic concepts, theories, and perspectives of sociology; to see how these operate in terms of social processes, structures, and events; and to apply this knowledge to better understand the social world.

English Composition I

I can utilize the writing process to write clearly with consideration of audience, purpose, and tone, using standard grammar and punctuation conventions along with common discourse modes and patterns of organization. Read and process sources using independent and critical thinking skills, following established conventions for incorporating and documenting sources in writing.

Public Speaking

I have developed real-world oral communication skills. Capturing the dynamics of today's business realities and can see the benefits of effective communication. I have experience utilizing a selection of topics, library research, analysis, oral style, use of visual aids, and preparation and delivery of various types of speeches and oral presentations. The Internet, email, community interaction, and other practical tools have supported learning and increased my public speaking skills. Emphasis has placed on principles of cultural diversity.

Business Mathematics

I can cover discounts, markup and markdown, payroll, simple and compound interest, annuities, amortization payments, taxes, insurance, and business statistics in an algebra-based development. Successfully using a scientific calculator.

• Supervised team of 4 staff members.
• Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Rise Center Outreach.
• Computer literate and comfortable with Microsoft office, Google, Excel.
• Coordinated and secured 15 passenger van from Pierce County transit to utilize in Outreach feeding and community transport.
• Achieved Community Feeding Program through effectively helping with delivering meals to various encampments throughout Pierce County.

• Awards , December 2020 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.