Nicole Bengtson

Experience

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  Root Down Power Yoga

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  Owner

  Built and supported a diverse leadership team that inspires company core values of openness, presence, and courageCreated, promoted, and facilitated 200-HR Yoga Teacher Trainings and various workshopsLed powerful meditations and inquiry as well as led several Yoga classes weeklyOrganized community outreach projects, including teaching for Charter Oak Cultural Center’s BOTS (Beat of the Street) program, leading classes for Grace Academy for Girls, and raising donations for KNOX Hartford, and Hands on Hartford to promote local non-profits resulting in increased awareness of Hartford’s needs.Optimized all marketing needs, including social mediaBaptiste Power Yoga Affiliate Studio Show less

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  Connecticut Children's

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Patient Care Partner

  Promoting safety by observing patients with mental health or medical diagnosis, liaison with medical staff in supporting patient’s well-being, and adhere to hospital protocol for eating disorders, use of non-violent /violent restraintsCPI training (Crisis Prevention Institute)

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  The Village for Families & Children

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  Intake/Discharge Planner

  Facilitates discharge plan through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the family, psychiatry, nursing and clinical staff.Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community agencies and organizations in consultation with supervisor, in order to provide comprehensive and effective treatment services for clients (i.e. schools, courts, hospitals, etc.)Completes all referrals and linkage to the identified treatment servicesAssist families with identifying basic needsCompile and update information on resources in the local area for the team.Along with clinical staff, will provide aftercare phone calls within 24 hours of discharge, then daily up until start of next treatment provider.Attend and participate in weekly roundsWork as a member of an integrated system of care, in collaboration with parents, DCF and other community providers to supportive family Show less

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  Amplify, Inc.

  Jun 2024 - now

  Program Manager Suicide Prevention