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Marriage and Family Therapy Program 3404 Bon Aire Dr. Monroe, LA. 71203 (318) 362-3003 |
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Marriage and Family Therapy Program 3404 Bon Aire Dr. Monroe, LA. 71203 (318) 362-3003 |
Education
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana
August 2000-May 2002
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
August 1995-May 2000
Clinical Experience
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinic
Monroe, Louisiana
February 2001- Present
· Working on completion of a 500 hour clinical internship
working with individuals, couples, and families
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Ouachita Parish Health Unit
Monroe, Louisiana
June 2001-Present
· Individual, family, and couple counseling with a wide
variety of diverse multicultural populations, especially impoverished
and indigent clientele
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Ouachita Parish High School- A+ Academy (alternative school within
Ouachita High)
Monroe, Louisiana
May 2001, August 2001- Present
· Counseling for students identified "at-risk"
for dropping out of high school due to complicated family situations
STEP Instructor (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting)
Family Ties
Delhi, Louisiana
October 2001-January 2002
· Facilitate parenting classes for families undergoing
social service evaluations in an effort to regain custody of children
removed from their homes
Research Experience
Research Assistant
Louisiana State University
Department of Psychology
Smoking Research Laboratory
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
August 1999-May 2000
Supervisor: Dr. Amy Copeland
· Coordinated and monitored smoking research experiments
· Maintained contact with clients through follow-up calls
· Operated phone screenings with participants for mail
survey research
· Prepared records and files for research
· Data entry
· Provided an opportunity to demonstrate planning and organizational
abilities
Research Assistant
Earl K. Long Charity Hospital
Department of Adult Psychology
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
January 1999-August 1999
Supervisor: Janet Thomas, LCSW
· Data input and analysis
· Reviewed and verified research questionnaires
· Collected library research
· Organized files
· Developed good learning relationships with graduate students
Work Experience
Counter Sales
Bath and Body Works
Baton Rouge, LA
January 1996-August 1996
· Advised and informed wide variety of customers about
various products
· Illustrated strong knowledge of product lines
· Showed good communication skills
· Obtained experience with problem solving
Sales Consultant
Tonore Medical
Tallulah, LA
May 1992-July 1995
· Consulted with administrators of nursing homes and hospitals
regarding products
· Supervised delivery and shipment of supplies
· Assessed inventory
· Acquired the ability to work as part of a team
Counter Sales
The Medicine Shoppe
Tallulah, LA
May 1992-July 1995
· Assisted customers
· Delivered medicine to local nursing homes
· Developed the ability to relate effectively with others
· Enhanced communication skills due to versatile clients
Professional Organizations and Honor Societies
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).
Student Member
Member and Officer of Delta Kappa
· Officer - Treasurer
· Delta Kappa co-sponsored the Louisiana Association of
Marriage and Family Therapy (LAMFT) conference, February 02.
· The Marriage and Family Therapy National Honor Society
chartered at ULM. The vision of this society includes expansion
into qualified chapters at different universities across the nation
Member of Chi Sigma Iota
· Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
Honors
Dean's List
Louisiana State University
· Fall 1998
· Spring 1999
· Summer 1999
· Fall 1999
· Spring 2000
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
· Summer 1997
References
Lamar Woodham, Ed.D.
MFT Program Director
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
3404 Bon Aire Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 362-3008
Amy Yates, Ph.D.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Marriage and Family Therapy Program
3404 Bon Aire Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-5480
Sally Thigpen, Ph.D.
Louisiana Tech University
Department of Psychology
118 Woodard Hall
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-4307
Amy Copeland, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University
Department of Psychology
236 Audubon Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 388-4117
