Danielle Joy Foley is a Philadelphia based actress, voice over artist and creative arts therapist. She has her BFA in performance from Miami Univ. of Ohio and trained extensively at Playhouse West in Los Angeles, CA in Meisner Technique. Danielle is passionate about telling stories and is endlessly fascinated by the human condition. The intimate quality of her voice is palpable and you feel as if she is talking directly to you like a long lost friend.

*Coordinated therapeutic programming for Bishop White Lodge at Cathedral Village*Provided therapeutic recreation services for rehabilitative patients (people recovering from various medical procedures; )as well as Memory Care and Long Term Care residents *Supervised the Community Life Team and ensure quality care is provided to our residents' on a daily basis*Taught chair yoga & wellness classes for residents on a weekly basis*Assessed, updated & reviewed Care Plans for residents on a daily basis

• Co-facilitate creative arts therapy groups for refugee children ages 4-15 years old from Burma at Philadelphia Refugee Mental Health Collaborative• Lead movement warm up at beginning of group to prepare children for engaging in visual art activity• Teach deep breathing as a self regulation tool for children to experience a sense of calm and stillness within their bodies

Responsibilities *Plan, coordinate and implement recreational and therapeutic support services as well as arts and entertainment for residents to enhance their overall well being *Assist in helping incoming residents adjust to new environment and engage in activities of interest in order to help decrease isolation and foster a sense of community among residents *Empower residents to implement programs and provide opportunities to connect with a sense of purpose *Teach chair yoga twice a week which includes providing education on breathing and relaxation techniques to be used and applied to daily life *Facilitate a grief and loss support group that provides a safe space for bereaved residents to express their feelings as well as psychoeducational materials to support the grieving process *Spearheaded the implementation of a "Technology Empowerment Class;" an intergenerational learning program with local high school students as well as coordinate student volunteers for "adopt-a-grandparent" program *Decorate appropriate spaces for special events, entertainment and holidays *Create calendars and distribute information to residents about upcoming programs, events and trips Accomplishments Since I am a certified yoga teacher, I implemented a chair yoga program that is well attended and appreciated by many residents. My biggest reward is hearing residents say things like, "I feel better" or "I never knew exercise could be fun!" at the end of a class. Because of my experience as a therapist, I implemented a grief & loss support group that is appreciated by group members. It is my firm belief that my residents deserve and need a chance to be heard and supported during this time in life when there is a tremendous amount of loss experienced by people. Overall I would say that I bring a caring heart, listening ears and a generous smile that all together have a positive impact not only on the residents but also my fellow colleagues.

• Provide trauma-informed psychotherapeutic expressive arts groups for adults, older adults and adolescents at this inpatient psychiatric hospital as a per diem therapist• Excellent communication skills for working on an inter-disciplinary team with other therapists, nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, psychiatrists and psychologists• Utilize effective time management skills to facilitate three to four psychotherapeutic groups, provide documentation on all clients as well as complete assessments for new patient admissions

• Taught six weeklong yoga workshop to middle and high school students as part of a health and wellness awareness program at the Academy• Guided students to tune into their breath and encouraged using yoga as a body-based stress management practice • Helped to foster positive sense of self as well as supportive community through the use of partner poses and an interactive teaching style

• Facilitate yoga classes to adolescent girls at this residential treatment facility for residents with history of trauma and mental health challenges• Create trauma informed yoga sequence for each class while staying flexible to make changes in order to better meet the needs of students in the moment• Lead students in breath work and pay attention to the needs of every student throughout class, directing students in physical adjustments when needed

• Facilitated trauma informed dance/movement therapy groups for adolescent girls and boys in residential care for severe mental, emotional and/or behavioral health challenges• Taught body-based self regulation techniques which included guided mindfulness body scans as well as yoga asana when clinically appropriate• Helped clients to explore movement as a positive coping skill for stress and difficult emotions and to enhance positive sense of self through movement experience

• Facilitated psychotherapeutic groups using the modalities of dance/movement, visual art, music, games and leisure for adults with acute and persistent mental illness as well as co-occurring substance abuse • Recorded clients’ participation in groups through progress notes and provided verbal updates regarding client progress at daily treatment team meetings• Developed an original therapeutic group for older adult clients with severe and persistent mental illness which incorporated movement, poetry, music, art and drama