Art therapist/Instructor
Resume:
KARISSA MOLL
Louisville, KY ***06
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EDUCATION
University of Louisville
M. Ed. in Counseling and Personal Services
with a concentration in Art Therapy
May 2013
Columbia College Chicago
BFA, Graphic Design
May 2011
University of Kentucky
Intrastrategic Communications
2007–2008
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Kosair Children’s Hospital
Art Therapy Intern
Louisville, Ky, January 2013 - Current
Provide art therapy services on the Oncology Unit to all oncology, hematology and
renal patients and families
Plan and facilitate art therapy interventions in individual, group and family sessions
Created and implemented an art therapy group for patients on evenings when other
programming was held for mothers, fathers and siblings
Use Epic to chart on each patient’s progress
Work closely with a music and a massage therapist to provide a holistic
therapeutic approach
Our Lady of Peace
Art Therapy Intern
Louisville, Ky, January 2012 - November 2012
Provided art therapy services with various populations in an acute, inpatient
psychiatric hospital
Facilitated an Adult Art Therapy Group, Forensic Adolescent Art Therapy Group and a
Play Therapy Group
Met 3 times per week for one hour
Created and implemented art therapy treatment plan for individual clients
Met with cofacilitator prior to and post group
Used Meditech to chart progress in each client’s case file
Cognizant of safety regulations established by the unit/facility
Diagnoses included: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar I&II, drug and alcohol
addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, grief and
loss issues, anger and aggression issues, attachment issues.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation
Art Therapy Volunteer
Louisville, KY, March 2013 - Current
Developed and implemented a weekly art therapy group open to all residents
St. Baldrick’s
Volunteer
Louisville, KY, March 2013
Participated in the North Cancer Research Institute’s St. Baldrick’s event
Offered face painting and advocated on the e cacy of art therapy on the
oncology unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital
Dragon King’s Daughter
Server
Louisville, KY, July 2011 - Current
Working as a part-time server at a fast-paced restaurant
Skills acquired include time management, problem solving, flexibility and
interpersonal skills
THERAPEUTIC SKILLS
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Provide active listening and a safe environment
Encourage clients to express feelings and discuss what is happening in their life
Adapt interventions to meet client’s needs
Adhere to therapeutic goals for each client
Modify treatment plans as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status
Chart client’s progress in case file
Ability to work with clients and families
Collaborate with other sta members to review therapeutic goals
LICENSURE
LPC-MHSP
Have completed all necessary educational requirements
Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
Have completed all necessary educational requirements
ACHIEVEMENTS/TRAININGS
Dean’s List, 2007 - 2013
JH Morris Scholarship, University of Louisville, 2011 - 2013
Presidential Scholarship, University of Kentucky, 2007 - 2008
Our Lady Of Peace Orientation, 2012, 60 Hours
Safe Crisis Management Training, 2012, 15 hours
Stewards of Children Training, 2012
MEMBERSHIPS
American Art Therapy Association, 2011, 2012, 2013
Kentucky Art Therapy Association, 2011, 2012, 2013
REFERENCES Available upon request
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