Dianne Bergere

Experience

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  UT Southwestern Medical Center

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2002

  Research Assistant

  Assisted Dr. Warren Weinberg in the intake process and follow-up of all patients. Provided information to parents on IDEA and other educational resources and interventions. Called in medication prescription and maintianed client records. Performed research on the relationship between mood disorders and learning disabilitites. Compiled data on students from the Winston School to be used in a disertation. Managed the office in the absence of Dr. Weinberg.

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  Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth

  May 2001 - Aug 2006

  Family & Youth Specialist

  Caseworker, provided foster parent training, home visits, Independent Living training, job skills, coping skills and maintained relationships with the youth and foster parents to ensure a successful placement. Assisted with the annual conference, wrote quarterly treatment plans & ensured all medical records were kept up to date along with all monthly foster paperwork.

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  LISD

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2013

  Licensed Professional Counselor

  Special Education Counselor; providing direct services to students who have an Emotional Disturbance, on the Autism spectrum or Learning Disability

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  Northern Metro

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Publicity Chair

  Connect with other professionals and offer networking opportunities. Promote professional growth and consultation through NMCA. Advertise CEU opportunities and conduct all marketing for our two annual conferences through NMCA. Maintain membership connections through e-mail blast and updates on our website.

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  Allen ISD

  Aug 2013 - now

  Special Education Counselor- Supervisor

  Special Education Counselor provides direct services to students who qualify for Special Education services in addition to evaluating for services, attending staffings, being part of the Behavior Support Team (BST), teacher consultation, group social skills and crisis intervention. Students must qualify for counseling through an evaluation process conducted by the ARD team, which consists of the special education counselor. Students who qualify meet the following criteria: the students have an Emotional Disturbance, on the Autism spectrum, OHI or Learning Disability. Students receive intensive counseling services on either a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or consult basis. Counseling services are developed based on the specific students needs identified through their counseling evaluation and Annual Review of Data (ARD). In session, students are working on goals that can encompass a variety of skills and needs. Studnets often need to learn coping skills, anger management, strategies to improve self-esteem, self-advocacy, social skills, interpersonal skills, etc. Crisis intervention can include, but not limited to suicidal risk assessments, threat assessments, referrals to community resources, parent contact and restorative practices and mediation. Show less

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  Northern Metro Chapter

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  President-Elect

  Securing speakers for the Summer and Winter conferences, coordinating conference set-up, booking location and marketing each conference.

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  Northern Metro Counseling Association

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

  Facilitate Board meetings, assist with conference preparations, mentor students and emerging leaders, recruit members and contribute to Newsletter and website.

  • Past President

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  • President

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2017