Listening with non-judgment is vital to catalyzing positive change, and empathizing with the people you're talking with, no matter what culture, life stage, or circumstance, is critical to knowing the resources that will empower them to work towards their goals and thrive. My experience facilitating social-emotional learning groups for K-8th graders, mentoring young adults, and helping older adults has deepened my understanding of the social determinants of mental and behavioral health throughout the lifespan. As an LMSW, I intend to work under supervision to help clients build solid foundations to create the life they want. Mental Health Rhonda@rhondageraci.com Career/Field Highlights: * Mentored college students in academics and skill building, creating training modules and providing psycho-educational and CBT-informed interventions* Researched, planned, and helped implement a Mental Health Symposium for Whitfield County* Senior Capstone mitigating social isolation and loneliness in older adults in Whitfield County* Facilitated social-emotional learning groups in a rural county and an urban after-school program* Increased mental and physical awareness with mindfulness, breathing, and Iyengar Yoga techniques* Raised international awareness of the Childhood Obesity Issue for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Trainings/Certifications:• Trauma-informed CBT 2.0 and Motivational Interviewing Integration with CBT Certificate • Certified QPR Gateway Suicide Prevention Trainer • Certified Iyengar Yoga Level 1 Instructor Awards include: • Silver & Bronze at the ADDYs for "Stop Childhood Obesity" Campaign• A Golden Flame Award at the IABC (International Association for Business Communications)• Best Work for historical fiction manuscript at Southeastern Writer's ConventionVolunteer | Extracurricular:FoodbankCamp Magik Assistant CounselorDalton Innovation Accelerator Pitch Camp CounselorBoard Member and Web Designer/Writer for Southeast Iyengar Yoga Association (IYASE)Studied at Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, IndiaIntermittent Blogger Yogaconnections.orgAuthor of "Ration of Dreams," a World War II, Young Adult Historical Fiction Wrote Profiles to Support Adoption of Children and Adolescent Fostered YouthI am seeking to continue to work under supervision to support mental and behavioral health.