A MANDA M . M ANUEL

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Fairfield, CT 06824 gqvx7l@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN August, 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sociology; Minors: Human Development and Family Studies, Human Sexuality

GPA 3.95/4.0, Major GPA in Psychology: 4.0/4.0, Major GPA in Sociology 4.0/4.0, Summa Cum Laude

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY

M.A. in Mental Health Counseling February, 2012

Ed.M. in Mental Health Counseling May, 2012

Widener University, Chester, PA Expected, May, 2016

Ph.D Human Sexuality

Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta Scholarship, Anniversary Scholarship, Burnett/Masters Scholarship, Dean’s List, Faculty Award,

National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Psi Chi, Undergraduate Research Grant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Offices of Dr. Michael DeMarco, Ph.D, Therapist

New York, NY, 6/12-10/12

• Participated in weekly supervision

• Engaged couples and individuals in psychotherapy using a variety of skills and techniques

• Completed intakes and formulated treatment plans

• Scheduled clients and collected payments

• Marketed the practice through a variety of social media forums

Fairfield Counseling Services, Counseling Intern/Extern

Fairfield, CT, 8/11-9/12

• Participated in weekly case conference meetings to discuss treatment plans for current clients

• Conducted initial psychiatric intake evaluations as a part of the agencies intake process

• Carried a case load of 16 clients with a variety of diagnoses and multicultural backgrounds

• Formed therapeutic alliances and implemented various therapeutic interventions from DBT, CBT, Person-Centered Therapy,

Gestalt Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

• Corresponded with third parties (other treatment providers, courts) to collaborate on client treatment and progress

• Facilitated weekly individual therapy sessions with clients, completed progress notes, agency paperwork and policies, and

documented sessions in a computer program

• Met weekly with individual supervisor to discuss current cases, develop conceptualizations, confirm diagnosis, and discuss

treatment plans and useful interventions

• Designed curriculum and treatment plan for a trauma recovery therapy group for adult women

New York Presbyterian Hospital, Payne Whitney Clinic, Mental Health Worker

New York, NY, 4/11-6/12

• Participated in patient safety activities including 15 minute rounding, constant observation of suicidal patients or patients with

fall risks, and de-escalation of patients during psychiatric emergencies

• Assisted patients with their activities of daily living

• Conducted group therapy sessions with patients regarding symptom management

Silver Hill Psychiatric Hospital, Psych Tech and Residential Counselor

New Canaan, CT, 12/09-1/12

• Assisted the nursing and social work staff in the acute care unit of the hospital

• Aided nursing staff in gathering vital signs of all patients

Participated in patient safety and intervention plans

Contributed to behavior modification plans for patients suffering from severe mental disorders

• Facilitated group therapy sessions for those patients suffering with eating disorders, substance abuse, and severe

mental illnesses

Adhered to strict confidentiality and HIPPA laws required by the state of Connecticut and the Federal Government

Indiana University Sexual Psychophysiology Lab, Research Assistant

Bloomington, IN, 8/07- 5/09

• Conducted psychology research on college subjects ages 18-27 while maintaining a professional and confidential

atmosphere to enhance subject comfort

• Scored and interpreted psychological questionnaires that were analyzed and published in a psychology journal

• Created research posters that were presented at the 2008 Association for Psychological Sciences conference in Chicago and

the 2009 Women in Science conference in Bloomington, Indiana

• Managed 2-3 research assistants; trained them in the lab and evaluated them at the end of the semester

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington Bloomington, IN, 1/07-5/07

• Supervised 20-30 children ages 6-12 after school and engaged them in crafts, sports, and games to emphasize peer

cooperation and independence

• Helped students complete their homework early in the afternoon to promote the value of education and build time

management skills

CLASP Recreation and Special Olympics Track Coach Westport, CT, 2002-Present

• Developed work out plans and trained 20 mentally handicapped athletes to participate in regional and state Special

Olympic track and field events

• Chaperoned day and weekend trips for adults with special needs; cared for personal, physical,

and emotional needs of the handicapped adults on the trips

• Escorted athletes to their events, provided encouragement, timed events, entertained athletes

during their down time

SibShops Bloomington, IN, 9/08-5/09

• Met bi-monthly with 8-12 children ages 7-12 who have siblings with special needs

• Facilitated group discussions about the challenges and joys of having a special needs siblings

• Taught children positive ways to handle stress and encouraged them to utilize this skill

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Research, Microsoft Outlook

Experience with SPSS, Microsoft Access, Gnu Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), Direct RT, Media Lab

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