Domestic Violence Massage Therapist
Resume:
Josephine Martha Chagoya
San Antonio, Texas 78251
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Objective:
A compassionate and dedicated professional with a diverse background in counseling, advocacy, and community engagement, seeking a position where I can utilize my skills to empower individuals and communities in need.
Skills & Qualifications:
Strong communication and active listening skills, adept at building rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Extensive experience in facilitating workshops and training sessions on topics related to trauma, domestic violence, and social justice.
Proficient in providing emotional support and counseling to individuals facing challenges such as trauma, domestic violence, and parenting struggles.
Highly organized with excellent writing skills and the ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Fluent in Spanish, with experience in providing bilingual advocacy and support services.
Professional Experience:
Doula and Facilitator/Trainer 7th Generation Birth Services, San Antonio, Texas 2023-Present
Provide childbirth labor assistance and parenting classes to individuals and organizations, including the American Indians of Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions.
Facilitate workshops on trauma-informed care and domestic violence prevention.
Massage Therapist Private Practice, San Antonio, Texas 2004-Present
Offer traditional and non-traditional bodywork and massage services, specializing in prenatal massage and community wellness.
Contractual Doula/Domestic Violence Facilatator
American Indians of Texas, San Antonio, Texas 2016- 2023
Provided childbirth labor assistance and domestic violence prevention education for men and women's programs.
Facilitator/Workshops Southwest Workers/Centro de la Justicia, San Antonio, Texas 2013-Present
Conducted and developed Escucha Mi workshops on oppression, trauma, and listening practice skills for teens and adults.
Bilingual Hotline Advocate National Domestic Violence Hotline, Texas Council on Family Violence, Austin, Texas 2008-2003
Provided crisis intervention, safety planning, and resources to survivors of domestic violence, including Spanish-speaking individuals.
Education:
STAR Institute School of Massage, Austin, Texas, Certificate Massage Therapist and Massage Doula Certificate
University of Texas @ Austin, Major in Psychology, Minor in Spanish need. 9 hrs for degree
Austin Community College, Southern Methodist University
Booker T. Washington High School 1978 Graduated
Certifications:
Domestic Violence (BIPP certification) Vista Curriculum for Women who Batter
Currently developing Indigenous Women’s Domestic Violence and Parenting Curriculum
Healing the Wounded Spirit/Joven Noble/Raising Children with Pride
Plowshares Conflict Resolution Trainer and Facilitator
Trauma Informed Care/Restorative Justice/Harm Reduction/MLK Non-Violence training
Certified Revaluation Counseling Teacher Leader/Training
References:
Yvette Mendez, Teacher and Grant Writer 210-***-****
Jennifer Alvarado, Medical Assistant, Doula 210-***-****
Sonia Berry, Nurse, 713-***-****
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