Edith Juanah Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Cedar Park, Texas, United States

Richardson, Texas, United States

Richardson, Texas, United States

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Customized client—centered art interventions that targeted emotional awareness, self- identity development, and effective coping skills for anxiety, depression, mood/eating disorders, and trauma related disorders • Developed group and individual art therapy and interventions modules that promoted development, self-expression, and mastery • Effectively handled caseloads of 10+ clients per week, alongside maintenance of therapy recommendations and assessment logs • Utilized counseling techniques to help patients develop positive coping skills and mechanisms • Partnered cross functionally with team and leadership to ensure streamlining of treatment and clinic management • Designed art therapy sessions or groups to meet clients’ goals or objectives

Greenville, Florida, United States

• Created art therapy directives for adolescent boys via specialized art therapy interventions that focused on accountability, emotional awareness, and regulation of inappropriate behaviors • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team comprised of supervisor, caseworkers, adventure therapist, and therapists to uphold best practices and treatment approaches • Addressed specific needs, including issues related to substance abuse, trauma, crisis intervention coping strategies, and goal setting • Administered daily treatment directives including mindfulness exercises • Progressed and tracked through written responses and surveys • Assessed individuals on cognitive, kinesthetic, and emotional levels

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Co-facilitated art therapy groups for parents and staff at facility to focus on establishing and maintaining self-care, and increasing relational bond with other community members • Applied wellness rubric to analyze and/or synthesize data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for future art therapy sessions. • Worked with a multidisciplinary team to craft individualized treatment plans • Provided group and individual therapy to address presenting and underlying issues • Aided patients in completing activities of daily living and maintained a regular schedule • Completed time-sensitive assessments and updates for each patient on the unit

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Designed specialized learning plans that focused on improving student academic success while maintaining individual student progress throughout• Designed and prepared session plans for students that focused on social/ emotional growth and curbing negative socioeconomic habits and influences • Worked in small groups with students focusing on increasing their social skills, self-control, anger management and overall self- esteem • Mentored students by increasing exposure to tools and advice for academic and college readiness • Created afterschool learning directive which focused on art skills while indirectly aiding in social/emotional growth • Worked as special events coordinator, specializing in creating school and community-based art events and activities for students and their families • Trained in disengagement and de-escalation techniques for students in schools• CPR certification • Established visual art program encompassing the overall selection of quarterly art projects, art mediums, and visual and graphic art elements

Waco, Texas Area

• Develop curriculum and lesson plans that consider learning styles, real world applications and historical perspectives• Select appropriate learning strategies, activities and art mediums to ensure creativity, understanding and knowledge gained is consistent with the objective• Evaluate student’s performance, knowledge and overall curriculum for effectiveness• Prepared activities for middle school aged children, focusing on self-esteem, and behavioral management • Encouraging creativity, choosing color palettes, and further knowledge of the elements of art and graphic design• Collaborate with staff and students to create large visual mural design

Master Of Science - Ms, Art Therapy/Therapist, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Magma Cum Laude

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General, 3.5

Activities and Societies: • 41th Annual Big XII Conference Black Student Government Art Show • CDF Baylor Freedom School Auction