Zachary Ashbury
Maywood,NJ
Summary
Current graduate student working toward a Masters in Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy. Eagerly looking forward to applying my knowledge and passion of assisting others and gaining additional expertise in the field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Art Therapy Intern
YWCA Union County PALS: Peace A Learned Solution
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Handled up to 5 individual clients with specific needs and detailed art therapy plans.
- Worked closely with other clinicians to form case conceptualizations.
- Observed, monitored and documented client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Translated patients' treatment goals into art therapy interventions and integrated patients' behaviors with graphic responses.
- Diligently kept documentation on clients such as notes and art work.
- Trained and certified in working with families who have experienced domestic violence.
- Openly communicated with parents when appropriate to their childs case.
Counseling Art Therapy Intern
Counseling Art Therapy Community Treatment Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Successfully co-facilitated and developed pilot groups and workshops
- Created effective marketing materials for networking and advertisement of programs
- Displayed clients' artwork by hosting art show for peers and family members.
- Effectively assessed the needs of clients both individually and as a group
- Developed appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans
- Engaged in community outreach through multiple contact channels and psycho-educational events
Senior Guest Advisor
GameStop
12.2011 - 12.2022
- Diligently met stated and unstated needs of guests through asking appropriate questions
- Smoothly managed guest relations
- Operated with integrity, giving accurate information to every customer
- Engaged customers with service-oriented strategies and upbeat personality
- Educated customers about available products and services, easily discussing benefits and limitations of each option
Summer Camp Counselor
Maywood Recreation Summer Camp
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Modeled strategies for handling peer conflicts to demonstrate positive behavior to children.
- Utilized token economy strategies to encourage good behaviors
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
- Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
- Kept participants safe with thorough instruction and ongoing monitoring of activities.
- Worked closely with other counselors to promote camaraderie among peers and campers alike
Mental Health Counseling Intern
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Supported the children and staff of the Center for Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing department with children's emotional and social development, encouraging empathy and positive views.
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Improved behavior of children under care by modeling responses to situations and reinforcing good choices.
Education
Master's of Counseling And Art Therapy - Art Therapy
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ05.2024
Bachelor's of Art - Studio Art
Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey05.2017
Bachelor's of Science - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey05.2017
Skills
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Solution Oriented Problem Solving
- Guest relations
- Social perceptiveness
- Analytical thinking
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Counseling Art Therapy Intern
YWCA Union County PALS: Peace A Learned Solution
06.2023 - 12.2023
Counseling Art Therapy Intern
Counseling Art Therapy Community Treatment Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Maywood Recreation Summer Camp
06.2015 - 08.2019
Mental Health Counseling Intern
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
Senior Guest Advisor
GameStop
12.2011 - 12.2022
Master's of Counseling And Art Therapy - Art Therapy
Caldwell University
Bachelor's of Art - Studio Art
Montclair State University
Bachelor's of Science - Psychology
Montclair State University
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