Andromeda Transcultural Health Work Values

Daily Duties at Andromeda Transcultural Health:

-Individual and Group Substance Abuse Counseling to both genders and transgender clients who most of them had a dual diagnosis and/or were HIV+. In intervention, I used eclectic substance abuse dynamics and treatment modalities. Therapy was focused on physical, psychological and/or social symptomatology associated to chemical dependency specified to patient's age and developmental stages. Motivational Intervention was frequently needed to apply then a Behavioral Method according to the needs of each client and for group therapy. -Individual, couple, and family Psychology Counseling to adults and adolescents. The therapeutic intervention was eclectic utilizing therapeutic techniques and psychology counseling according to each patient’s case. Clients suffered from different physical, mental including in some cases HIV+ and/or emotional, identity and/or vocational problems among others. Some therapy issues focused on preventing and managing control of their different sicknesses. Most patients had dual diagnosis and some were transgender. I designed individual counseling treatment plans according to the needs of the patient to empower him or her to establish mindfulness, control, tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. - Group therapy small (5-8) or large (10-25) with homogenous demographic and goal. I facilitated several groups at different times in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs. I worked with an open group for 10 years, four days a week, four hours a day. Member’s demographics and goals were heterogeneous, some patients spoke English, others Spanish, and others with other languages were learning English. Each day the group’s activities were different including: physical and mental sicknesses education, medicine effects in the brain and their secondary effects. I used eclectic psychology therapies, emotional intelligence, and object relations theories. I taught hygiene and occupational therapy where I included home basic skills alternatives for the use of leisure time. For this, I applied art and craft therapies, recreational indoor and outdoor activities where it was applied nutrition education and the learning of healthy, economical, and fast cooking. The approach of cognitive therapy included change of maladaptive thinking, memory exercises, basic math, English spelling and taught of Spanish phrases, among other activities. Besides, the group had everyday physical movement, dancing, relaxation, and/or guided meditation with music. I advocated the following of a green and/or spiritual life.

What they like about Andromeda Transcultural Health:

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Tags

Certified Addictiion Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, Mental Health, Crisis intervention

Skills

Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., As a Counselor and group therapist, I have professional strengths and experience that will benefit your client population, therefore, your organization. I am physically and mentally energetic. I feel self-actualized and I keep improving myself in all area, areas. I practice and advocate for a green/spiritual life. I am willing to learn, and professionally, I learn fast. I respect other’s principles and view of opinion. I display a natural empathy that clients have appreciated. I have been able to help cli, clients with poor English speaking; I succeeded in the challenge. I practice acute and reflective listening without judgmental prejudice, or fixed expectations. I exercise honesty, I stick to Ethics, and I look for the client’s benefit which is extended, extended to the organization that I serve up. I follow instructions, rules, and fulfill tasks promptly. I have knowledge and practice in managing crisis mainly in group settings. , At the work setting, my goal is to have polite and respectful professional relationships with authorities, colleagues, and staff in general. Learn from them by carefully listening to their professional comments and experiences. I despite gossiping and wa

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