New York based Licensed Creative Arts Therapist & The Board Certified Art Therapist. Field of practice included: Adult Psychiatry, Adult with neurodivergent providing Psychotherapy with Humanistic approach.
Hi, I’m
Wannha Klinpun-Rudnick MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Maimonides Medical Center
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
2022.02 - Current (2 years & 7 months)
Job overview
Fulltime (December 2022 - current)
- Facilitated recovery-oriented support groups and psychoeducational workshop
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals, and planning strategies to reach personal targets
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork
Temporary Position (March 2022-September 2022)
- Facilitated 2 outpatient art groups and 12 inpatient groups weekly
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions
Center For Family Support
Direct Support Professional
2022.03 - Current (2 years & 6 months)
Job overview
Part-Time Position
- Facilitated therapeutic-art activities for adult with neurodivergent, autism spectrum to enhance skills safety/social/healthy living/ADL skills and independency using Humanistic Approach.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
- Monitored progress and documented client health status changes to keep care team updated.
The Guidance Center Of Westchester (PROS)
Art Therapy Intern (Hybrid)
2021.02 - 2021.05 (3 months)
Job overview
Internship
- Successfully managed 3-4 psycho-education classes weekly with 4-15 participants, adults with serious mental illness and addiction in an out-patient day program, established short and long-term goals resulting in consistent attendance.
- Improved the participants' level of functioning using DBT-based art therapy and motivational interviewing, which reduced the re-hospitalization rate to less than 5% out of 40 participants/semester.
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Art Therapy Intern
2020.10 - 2020.12 (2 months)
Job overview
Internship
- Facilitated group art therapy and recreational activities for acute adult inpatients to increase patients' level of functioning and alleviate stress. As a result, 10-15 patients show consistency in attendance.
- Implemented directives that assess the patients' cognitive stage to help establish a treatment plan with the medical team, resulting in a reduction in hospitalization time and an increase in weekly discharge rates of between 4-9 patients.
- Engaged in educational training and case presentations that help prevent and deescalate harm that affects patients and their well-being.
NYU Langone Center
Art Therapy Intern (Virtual)
2020.10 - 2020.12 (2 months)
Job overview
Internship
- Co-leaded group art therapy with Parkinson's patients in various stages resulting in cognitive improvement compared with before and after HTP assessments.
Education
New York University New York, NY
Master of Arts from Art Therapy
08.2021
University Overview
Silpakorn University International College Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Fine Arts from (Dual Degree) Multimedia Design
05.2014
University Overview
- First-Class Honors
Birmingham City University Birmingham, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Arts from (Dual Degree) Visual Communication
05.2014
University Overview
- First-Class Honors
Skills
- Program: AllScript, NetGen, EPIC, Adobe Suits, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, G-Suites
- Media: drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, collage, digital painting, animation
- Intervention: Humanistic, Psychotherapy, Directive and non-directive Art Psychotherapy, Group and individual therapy and counseling, Psychoeducational
- Clinical Skill: Direct Patient Care, Behavioral Management, Crisis Management, Goal Setting
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Center For Family Support
2022.03 - Current (2 years & 6 months)
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
Maimonides Medical Center
2022.02 - Current (2 years & 7 months)
Art Therapy Intern (Hybrid)
The Guidance Center Of Westchester (PROS)
2021.02 - 2021.05 (3 months)
Art Therapy Intern
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
2020.10 - 2020.12 (2 months)
Art Therapy Intern (Virtual)
NYU Langone Center
2020.10 - 2020.12 (2 months)
New York University
Master of Arts from Art Therapy
Silpakorn University International College
Bachelor of Fine Arts from (Dual Degree) Multimedia Design
Birmingham City University
Bachelor of Arts from (Dual Degree) Visual Communication
- Art Therapist Registered - Board Certified (ATR-BC) #23-527
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) #002939-01
Additional Information
Additional Information
Volunteer Art Therapist 07/2021 - 08/2021
The Titus School New York, NY
Facilitate Art Therapy groups and individuals During the Summer School Program
Caseload: 2 Groups and 4 individuals
- Working with a learning disability children age 7-15 years old
- Attend team meetings to provide and plan support for students
- Directive and non-directive based intervention
- Manage art supplies
Volunteer 11/2019
Dance/NYC New York, NY
Volunteer for a conference to promote and help small budget dance-makers at RIOULT Dance Center.
Group Leader 11/2018
Art For All Foundation Bangkok, Thailand
Gathering children with disabilities, learning impairment, children with special needs, and healthy kids, put together in groups, to learn to cooperate teamwork throughout creative (music, dance, art-making). The organization sponsored by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, and the Ministry of Culture, Thailand.
- Provide care and facilitate co-operation in a group of mainstream children and children with disabilities in art camp
Student Volunteer 12/2014
Wonderfruit Chonburi Province, Thailand
An Annual Music and Art Festival to celebrates art, culture, music, and nature through a variety of events.
- Artist Assistant Volunteer for 'ISLAND' Installation by Mr. Takashi Kuribayashi.
Student Volunteer 11/2013
Operation Smile Thailand Tak, Thailand
- In-field secretary for Silpakorn University International College's students volunteer.
- Assist groups of student volunteers to record an operation process in video format.
- Promoting Operation Smile Thailand to prospective donors.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- a youth exchange project between Japan and ASEAN Member States, established by then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to provide an opportunity to promoting global understanding on Japan’s strengths and established cooperation with each country in different field of study including art and culture.
JENESYS 2.0 (Batch 2) 05/2013
Student Government Representative From Thailand In Art And Culture Kyoto, Japan
Certification
- Art Therapist Registered - Board Certified (ATR-BC) #23-527
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) #002939-01
Languages
Thai
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Clinical Experience with Children
Clinical Experience with Children
Art Teacher (Per Diem) | Apex For Youth - New York, NY __________________________________________________________09/2021 - 09/2021
Art Therapist (Volunteer) | The Titus School - New York, NY _______________________________________________________07/2021 - 08/2021
Art Therapy Intern (Virtual) | The Growing Seed of Love, INC - New York, NY _________________________________________09/2020 - 05/2021
Art Therapy Intern (Virtual) | Apex For Youth - New York, NY ______________________________________________________07/2020 - 08/2020
Art Therapy Intern | PS124 Yung Wing School - New York, NY _____________________________________________________09/2019 - 06/2020
Other Experience
Other Experience
Executive Assistant | Supersogo Co., Ltd - Bangkok, Thailand 05/2015 - 07/2019
Experience with Children
Experience with Children
Art Teacher 09/2021 - 09/2021
Apex For Youth New York, NY
Per-Diem Position
An afterschool program at PS 184M Shuang Wen School
- Facilitate art classes and help develop artistic skill for children age 7-10 years old
Art Therapy Intern (Virtual) 09/2020 - 05/2021
The Growing Seed of Love, INC New York, NY
Internship
Art Therapy Virtual Program that focus on self-emotional awareness and regulation, increasing self-esteem, develop a coping mechanism
- Facilitate Individual art therapy online clients age 6-8 years old using integrative art therapy with Child-center approached using directive/project based intervention
- Conducted Family intake and weekly check-in with parents
Art Therapy Intern (Virtual) 07/2020 - 08/2020
Apex For Youth New York, NY
Internship
Therapeutic Art Virtual Summer Camp emphasizes art therapy elements into children's summer art camp
- Working with children age 7 - 15 year-olds with a diverse population
- Lead a virtual art therapy session aiming at develop coping skills for children
Art Therapy Intern 09/2019 - 06/2020
NYU Art Therapy in School at PS124 Yung Wing School New York, NY
Internship
Working with 1st or 2nd generation of Asian Immigrants students who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges using child-center based art therapy.
- Responsibility included Co-facilitate groups art therapy (in person and virtual), Leading individual sessions, Attending a child observation, Recording parents’ intakes, Writing Progress note
Other Experience
Other Experience
Executive Assistant 05/2015 - 07/2019
Supersogo Co., Ltd Bangkok, Thailand
Part-Time Position
A French start-up company based in Bangkok with multi-service (Thai Art online gallery, a medical tourism agency, and web design and consulting agency).
- Provide Administrative Support, Social Media Management, Database Management, Office Management and Administration, Document Preparation, Transportation and Travel Arrangements, Appointment Setting, Customer Service and Supports, and Manage Artwork shipments for customers' orders
Creative Digital Media Advertising Intern 05/2013 - 06/2013
Arc Worldwide Bangkok, Thailand
Internship
Arc Worldwide, a company under Leo Burnett Groups, specializes in online advertising and marketing.
- Create online campaigns for clients
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