Ashlie Bell

Experience

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  Curves

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Fitness Instructor / Health Educator

  - Educated clients about health, nutrition, and stress management- Guided and encouraged clients through various exercises, stretches, and equipment use- Conducted monthly fitness analyses to track client progress

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  Respite Care, Inc

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Respite Provider for Children with Developmental Disabilities

  - Delivered complete respite care for children and teens ages 6 months to 21 years with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, developmental delays, severe brain injury, etc. - Interacted with clients as a source of support, structure, stability, and positive role modeling- Planned and implemented activities to encourage learning and skill development- Collaborated with parents and staff to develop care plans for children with behavioral issues- Administered medication and assisted with physical therapy Show less

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  Communities Organizing to Reach Empowerment (CORE) Center

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Community Liaison / Social Work Intern

  - Worked alongside the community to tackle issues that contribute to/result from poverty- Conducted need/asset assessments and empowered community members to reach their full potential- Counseled, motivated, coached, and built positive relationships with clients- Advocated for rights of immigrants and underprivileged populations and educated clients about these rights- Performed community outreach to promote the CORE center- Planned and taught ESL and parental education classes to adults- Tutored students K-5 in primary school subjects- Co-facilitated parental education classes Show less

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  Universidad de Loja / American Language School / Alianza Francesa

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  ESL Professor

  - Planned and implemented interactive, engaging English lessons for Ecuadorian students (high school, university, and adult learners)

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  Hospice and Palliative Care of WCO

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Hospice Social Worker

  - Provided emotional support to patients with a prognosis of six months or less to live- Counseled and educated patients and their loved ones on various topics, including but not limited to: grief, interpersonal relations, drug addiction, suicidal ideation, end-of-life expectations, and past trauma that had been triggered by current experiences- Provided case management and resourcing (advanced directives, financial assistance, insurance, in-home support, Meals on Wheels, Dream Foundation, etc.)- Member of the Inclusivity Team to promote cultural competency in the organization- Involved in partnership with a Hospice in Sub-Saharan Africa and assisted with fundraising events- Worked with/translated for Spanish-speaking clients and advocated for client rights and wishes Show less

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  Altus Hospice

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Bereavement Counselor / Program Coordinator

  - Designed and implemented a model bereavement program that is being utilized by 11 hospices around the U.S. - Provided bereavement counseling and support for deceased patients' family members/loved ones- Offered anticipatory grief counseling to patients and their families as needed- Prepared and facilitated grief support groups- Provided resourcing and referrals as needed - Planned and implemented an annual memorial service for Hospice patients’ families- Planned and promoted a community "Butterfly Release" event to raise funds for the Harbor Hospice Foundation (which funds hospice services for uninsured families)- Wrote and designed newsletters on grief and coping that are currently distributed by a number of hospices- Served as interpreter between English-speaking medical professionals and Spanish-speaking clients- Trained staff on anticipatory grief and bereavement Show less

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  The Alliance

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Refugee Services / ESL Instructor

  - Taught students about the cultures and customs of the United States and supported them in their process of integration - Assisted students with skills and documents for work or school as necessary- Planned and implemented interactive, engaging English lessons for adult immigrants and refugees

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  Catholic Charities

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Bilingual Kinship Caseworker

  - Facilitated monthly support groups for kinship care providers and foster children- Provided case management, resourcing, written referrals, and emotional support to clients as needed- Designed and implemented a support/resource program for Spanish-speaking kinship caregivers- Coordinated special events and trainings- Designed monthly newsletters describing services and resources for clients and community agencies- Created partnerships to promote collaborative services for kinship caregivers Show less

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  Clínica Tepeyac

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Bilingual Psychotherapist

  - Provided individual psychotherapy to Spanish-speaking adults and children with a variety of physical and mental health concerns- Conducted psychosocial assessments, depression evaluations, and multi-axial diagnosis- Collaborated with medical providers to provide integrated, holistic care to clients- Co-facilitated psychoeducational depression groups for Spanish-speaking women- Assisted with special events, including the 9Health Fair, ADA Convention, and Fiesta Gala- Completed MSW internship Show less

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  Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

  - Provided individual, outpatient psychotherapy to adults (18+)- Treatment for a variety of mental health concerns, including disorders of trauma, anxiety, mood, adjustment, personality, and psychosis - Designed and implemented a comprehensive mind-body wellness program for clients - Facilitated trauma therapy and wellness groups- Completed intake assessments, multi-axial diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation- Trained staff on integrative mental health, the neurophysiology of trauma, and integrative trauma treatment Show less

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  NeuroGrove

  Jan 2015 - now

  Owner / Integrative Neurotherapist

  - For more information about our center and the services we provide, please see www.neurogrove.com - Provide integrative brain wellness services, including brain assessments, neurofeedback, neurostimulation, biofeedback, psychotherapy, functional medicine, personalized nutrition, mindfulness training, NeuroFlow movement therapy, and brain-body wellness education to individuals struggling with traumatic brain injuries, mental health challenges, learning disorders, and cognitive decline- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including EEG, qEEG, and swLORETA 3D functional brain analyses, neurocognitive testing, psychophysiological analyses, psychosocial assessments, and nutrition & wellness assessments- Match abnormal patterns of neural activation with symptoms/goals to develop targeted, individualized treatment plans - Utilize advanced, deep brain neurofeedback training and various modalities of neurostimulation to balance and rewire neural networks and brainwave activation patterns toward optimal functioning - Provide workshops, webinars, and professional presentations on various topics related to brain-based interventions and integrative mental health Show less

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  ADD Centre and Biofeedback Institute of Toronto

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Neurofeedback/Biofeedback Clinician

  - Completed extensive training and work under world-renowned neurofeedback/biofeedback experts- Provided both single-channel amplitude and 19-channel LORETA z-score neurofeedback training, combined with heart rate variability training, for the treatment of various learning and mental health disorders as well as traumatic brain injuries/concussions- Recorded, artifacted, and analyzed raw electroencephalogram (EEG) data - Facilitated computerized neurocognitive/neuropsychological testing- Interpreted 19-channel QEEG/LORETA assessments, single-hertz bins, and neurocognitive test results Show less

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  Saybrook University

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  - Conducted research examining the effects of LORETA z score neurofeedback, as compared to heart rate variability biofeedback, on brainwave activation patterns (i.e. LORETA current source density z scores within three primary neural networks), heart rate variability (i.e. SDNN and rMSSD), and mental health symptoms in adults with chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)- Recipient of Dissertation with Distinction Award, Student Paper Award, President's Award, Genie Davis award, Francine Butler award, and two research grants- Involved in both the Student Leadership Committee and the Student Advocacy and Review Committee Show less

  • Doctoral Researcher

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Teaching Fellow

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017