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Tyla Perkins

Summary

Dedicated Therapist with extensive experience in addressing the emotional and psychological needs of children exposed to violence. Demonstrated expertise in applying evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs, ensuring optimal outcomes. Proficient in designing interventions that foster resilience and coping in young clients. Adept in establishing trust and rapport with diverse populations, underscoring a commitment to multicultural understanding and inclusivity. Recognized for a keen ability to integrate cultural competencies into therapeutic approaches, ensuring client-centered care that respects and honors individual backgrounds and experiences. Seeking to leverage expertise in a role focused on serving diverse communities and furthering multicultural therapeutic practices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

The Butterfly Project Therapist

Brightpoint
06.2021 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments, successfully pinpointing the impact levels on children's functionality, leading to targeted and effective therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual's needs
  • Spearhead weekly dyadic counseling services, significantly enhancing attachment and understanding between caregivers and children, contributing to positive shifts in familial dynamics and improving overall well-being
  • Establish and lead parent support groups, offering a safe space for caregivers to share experiences, seek guidance, and receive tailored resources, fostering a supportive community of empowered caregivers
  • Deliver impactful psychoeducation sessions, enlightening families on the ramifications of trauma on children and family systems, resulting in increased awareness and proactive measures within the community
  • Ensure consistent, thorough, and timely documentation using a web-based client platform, incorporating the BIRP method, enhancing clarity and precision in tracking client progress and optimizing therapeutic strategies
  • Cultivate a robust referral network, ensuring timely assistance for clients and seamlessly connecting them to vital services, subsequently enhancing the holistic care provided to affected families


The Butterfly Project Therapist Internship

Brightpoint
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Providing weekly counseling services to children and a safe caregiver for exposure to violence
  • Conduct age-appropriate developmental and behavioral assessments
  • Assisting clinicians with intake, therapy sessions and recruitment for the program.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.

Home Visitor- Early Head Start

Brightpoint
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provide weekly home visits to children (0-3) and their parents/caregivers
  • Conduct quarterly assessments of children’s development
  • Develop partnerships with families, including helping them identify parent/family strengths, needs and interests, and meet their goals
  • Assist the Family Support Specialists in assessing the family’s need for services and obtaining all consents for family to achieve goals.
  • Promoted school readiness by addressing the individual needs of each child in the areas of cognition, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive service plans for families.
  • Connected families with community resources, increasing access to essential services such as healthcare, housing assistance, and educational opportunities.
  • Established trust with families by maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating cultural sensitivity during home visits.
  • Assessed child progress using standardized tools, identifying areas of concern and adjusting interventions accordingly.

Crisis Nursery Child Care Worker

Brightpoint
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Provide attentive care and supervision for children from the ages of newborn to age 7
  • Complete required intake paperwork for new clients
  • Provide resources to the clients and to the community with necessities for their child or themselves.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment by implementing strict safety protocols and supervising children at all times.
  • Implemented creative learning activities to promote cognitive development in line with developmental milestones.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging curriculum that catered to diverse learning styles of children in care.
  • Provided compassionate care for infants, ensuring their physical, emotional, and cognitive needs were met consistently.
  • Facilitated outdoor play sessions that encouraged physical activity, spatial awareness, and gross motor skill development.
  • Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.

Hyped Up Facilitator

Brightpoint
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Coordinate a parents support group, educate them on child development and provide resources to families
  • Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Sociology -

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
12.2018

Skills

    Attachment-Focused Therapy

    EMDR Certified

    Trauma-Informed Care

    Cultural Humility

    Diversity & Inclusion

    Individual Counseling

    Family Therapy

    Domestic Violence Expertise

    Client-Centered Approach

    Therapeutic Relationship Building

    Customized Intervention Planning

Certification

  • Licensed Social Worker
  • IM+CANS
  • EMDR Trained
  • Theraplay Level One Training
  • 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • CPR/AED Certified

Volunteer Experience

  • Stuff the Bus, 11/2018, Present, Advocating for Brightpoint’s Crisis Nursery for supplies for the upcoming years
  • Trauma Initiative Implementation Committee, 06/2021, Present, Advocating for trauma informed services, leading trauma 101 trainings throughout the central region at Brightpoint

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

The Butterfly Project Therapist

Brightpoint
06.2021 - Current

The Butterfly Project Therapist Internship

Brightpoint
05.2021 - 05.2022

Home Visitor- Early Head Start

Brightpoint
09.2019 - 01.2022

Crisis Nursery Child Care Worker

Brightpoint
10.2018 - 09.2019

Hyped Up Facilitator

Brightpoint
10.2018 - 09.2019

Master of Social Work -

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Sociology -

Illinois State University

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