Laura Williamson

Experience

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  Bellefaire JCB

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Social Worker, After School Program

  Provided mental health services in a group therapy setting to children and adolescents with mental illness or emotional disorders. Created and ran medicaid eligible curriculum.

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  Crossroads

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  School Based Therapist

  Provide individual and group therapy to students elementary through high school in the school setting, as well as in the home. Planned, developed, and executed spring break and summer camp programming for children of ages 7 through 13. Developed and executed Equine Assisted Therapy program in conjunction with alternative high school. Provided supervision to other school based staff and graduate school interns.

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  The Chrysalis Adventure

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2016

  Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

  Provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) services to children, adolescents, families, adults, and groups related to their specific goals. Services provided use a combination of several models including the EAGALA model.

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  Magnolia Clubhouse

  Jul 2013 - now

  Licensed Independent Social Worker

  Utilize the Clubhouse Model, an international evidenced based model, of psycho-social rehabilitation to provide support for adults living with mental illness in achieving personal, mental health, employment, and educational goals. Work side by side with consumers to manage membership at the clubhouse including referrals, orientation, community presentations, membership data and outreach. Provide employment support/job coaching for Clubhouse members through Clubhouse Transitional Employment Program. Provide supervision to graduate level social work interns. Show less

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  Beyond The Gate Experiential Learning Center

  Apr 2016 - May 2019

  Founding Partner/Facilitator

  At Beyond the Gate, we see the opening of a pasture gate as a journey to self-discovery, exploration, and experiencing of new life skills. Critical thinking, teamwork, confidence, mutual respect, and communication skills will emerge when connecting with horses during experiential learning sessions. Beyond the Gate offers diverse programming specialized for youth and adult individuals, corporate teams, school groups, religious organizations, Scouts, families, Veterans, and active duty personnel. For more information please visit our website at www.beyondthegateelc.com. Show less