Ellen Coplon, Mps, Atr-Bc Email & Phone Number

South Ridge, Virginia

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

-Implementation of Art Therapy Related Services program-Development of Art Therapy goals for Individualized Education Program (IEP) and participation in IEP meetings -Collaboration with teachers and Related Service Providers (Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors) to determine a student’s need for art therapy and develop goals-Lead two to five individual art therapy sessions per day at approximately 30 minutes -Documentation of student’s progress based on targeted goals through online systems-In the 2020-2021 school year, provided telehealth sessions for students receiving individual art therapy

Fairfax, Va

-Develops Art Education Program appropriate to each students’ level of functioning-Organizes art room to create an effective educational and therapeutic environment-Implements behavior management program and strategies-In 2020-2021 school year, created internet accessible art projects through videos and telehealth zoom sessions

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Responsible for supervising and providing direct patient care for psychiatric inpatient adolescents and adults from ages 10-65 and adult substance use/detoxification clients. -Responsible for running groups at a maximum of 15 people and creating directives beneficial to the population. -Responsible for running four to five groups per day.-Responsible for documenting progress of patients through out their stay at the hospital.

Greater New York City Area

-Art Therapy Treatment with adults in an inpatient psychiatric unit-Run therapy groups open to unit-Case management of individual patients, including individual therapy sessions-Assessments completion within 72 hours of intake -Work with doctors, resident nurses, and socials workers for treatment plan purposes -Approximately 550 practicum hours will be completed

Washington D.C. Metro Area And Greater New York City Area

-Take initiative to build a loyal client base and ensure client is top priority-Knowledge of visual standards and techniques -Performs register transactions quickly and efficiently and able to handle cash and provide change accurately

Brooklyn, Ny

-Treatment with children ranging from 5-20 years old with developmental and psychiatric disabilities in a therapeutic school setting -Lead therapy groups with maximum of 8 students -Hold individual treatment sessions -Work along side psychologists and social workers to meet needs and goals of students-Gain understanding of charts and recording progress notes for groups and individual sessions-Roughly 525 practicum internship hours completed

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Create weekly art projects for groups of children ages 3-7-Organize and maintain art supply closet-Help children complete activities safely and with others in small groups-Involve children in set-up and cleaning after activities

Community Of Hope, Washington D.C.

-Assist art teacher in implementing weekly lesson plans-Enforce classroom rules to group of students varying in age from 3 years old to 11 years old-Help students with the process of art making-Support students in verbalizing their art making process through weekly interviews

Rowan University, Glassboro, Nj

-Serve as a liaison between the University and peers by communicating various issues, troubleshooting, and resolving problems-Supervise a University apartment complex with over 800 residents-Design, organize, advertise and implement multiple local area programs-Promoted positive living activities for students-Enforce rules, regulations and policies of College, and document infractions in incident or interpersonal reports-Routinely carry out rounds through residential complexes -Fulfill general office duties, inform students of college events and update residents of college policies

Master Of Professional Studies In Art Therapy And Creativity Development, Creative Arts Therapy

Throughout the first year of obtaining an Masters of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creative Development, Ellen has began her.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Activities and Societies: Minor in Psychology, Rowan Women's Lacrosse Team, Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society.