Carissa Johnsen, MA

Experience

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  Eastern Illinois University

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Assisted Dr. Russell Gruber and team with psychological research• Recorded, analyzed and prepared data for future conferences

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  Center of Alcoholism and Drug Council

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Counseling Intern

  * Developed and lead educational activities and discussions for social support and relapse prevention group* Observed group therapy as well as one on one sessions with clients

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  Eastern Illinois University

  May 2012 - May 2013

  • Assisted students and faculty to score assessments• Coordinated the Department Assessment Center • Assisted Dr. Russell Gruber with psychological research• Analyzed data and discussed new research questions

  • Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    May 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Jasper County Health Department

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Counselor

  * Counseled and educated community members on how to manage, cope and overcome mental illnesses and other related issues* Facilitated substance abuse and divorcing parents group counseling

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  Ccar Industries

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Direct Support Professional

  • Supported individuals with disabilities in daily activities, goals and community inclusion• Provided instruction, guidance and encouragement to persons to live more self-sufficiently

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  XSport Fitness

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Personal Trainer

  • Educated clients on exercise and nutrition• Designed and implemented individualized fitness programs• Motivated and coached clients to change detrimental and counterproductive patterns in order to reach goals• Supported individuals in their health and fitness journey

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  EDGE Learning and Wellness Collegiate Community

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2018

  Therapeutic Life Coach

  • Used a clinically integrated coaching model to create lasting and sustainable change• Collaborated and partner with other health care providers, education consultants and family• Ensured the highest quality of care with complementary efforts• Educated students and families about mental illness, empower them to practice strategies to manage it and work along side them to develop a fulfilling life

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  Carissa Johnsen Inc.

  Jan 2020 - now

  Co-Producer and Co-hosted The Can You Really Think and Grow Rich tour, hosted by the Napoleon Hill Foundation and The Los Angeles Tribune alongside over 40+ expert speakers including: Moe Rock, CEO of the LA Tribune, Denis Waitley American Motivational Speaker & Author of "The Psychology of Winning", Les Brown, World Renowned Motivational Speaker & Legendary Speaker Training Coach, and Kevin Harrington Inventor, Shark Tank Investor & Philanthropist.Co-Producer & Co- Hosted The Neuroscience Summit: Brain Health & Brain Wealth event, hosted by the LA Tribune and Top Talent Agency with over 40+ speakers including Michael Beckwith, Founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, Joe Vitale, Author and Star from the Block Buster Hit Movie The Secret and Mas Sajady, Owner of Exponential Intelligence and Expert in Human Consciousness. Show less

  • International Spiritual Guide

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Executive Producer and Transformational Speaker

    May 2022 - now

  • Business Coach and Inspirational Speaker

    May 2015 - now

  • Psychospiritual Coach & Mentor

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2022
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  The Hands Off Foundation Inc

  Aug 2020 - now

  Vice President

  Helping to bridge the gap between advocacy and wellness for sexual assault survivors by providing them with access to housing, therapeutic resources and community so that they can be empowered and economically stable women and children