Tara Michener, Ma, Lpc, Ncc, Ryt Email & Phone Number

Novi, Michigan

Michener Associates Counseling Center has been recognized as a MichBusiness Award winning practice for our work with Professionals Against Bullying. This practice specializes in relational aggression, anti-bullying related presenting problems and child and adolescent therapy. Individual counseling, group therapy and psycho-educational seminars are available. We also offer specific programs geared towards grief & loss as well as anger management. Several locations are available for the comfort and flexibility of our clients but the main location is in Novi, Michigan.

Writing detailed English passages both fiction and non-fiction for standardized tests. Specifying language and content for a variety of grade levels. This is a independently contracted role.

Teen Books By Tara encompasses "Summer Camp Survival" this book features Mackenzie Larson and her quest to fit into the crowd at a luxury camp. She soon finds out that it is better to stand out than to fit in...Our second book in the Teen Books By Tara collection is "No Longer Besties and Other Assorted Teenage Drama" a book that follows the life of Madisyn a girl that finds that her former best friend is now her tormentor. This book has a relevant anti-bullying message. Our third book and the newest publication is Teen Life Crisis. This book explores the life of a teen girl named Braly who has oversome incredible odds only to find that some obstacles are bigger hurdles than others. This is a great book to discuss the importance of a support system, what is the trigger for being a bully and the impact that our social circle has on our mental health. www.taramichener.com

Michigan

We offer quality trainings, individual coaching, workshops and resources on social engagement and community solutions to bullying and Relational Aggression. Curriculum building, Research, book clubs and round tables represent an example of the work that we provide to make a difference. Our newest program for teen and tween girls is "I Love Myself Because..." A module-based project dedicated to Leadership, Inner-Beauty and Advocacy in an effort to prevent bullying and create empowerment. Follow us on Twitter at @erase_bullying

Tara Michener Industries, LLC provides Diversity Training for organizations who need councils on inclusion and/or sessions for their employee base to understand the business case for diversity mgmt. Consulting is also available in Digital Safety, Curriculum writing, Entrepreneurship & Relational Aggression research. For Speaking engagements, workshops, one on one meetings, etc. Inquire at whoiamnotwhatiam@yahoo.com

Author of "Who I am" series. Books that embraces self-esteem and diversity in children. I am currently providing creative writing workshops in Novi and am a guest speaker in the school/library systems. I provide seminars for children on self-esteem and diversity and creative writing workshops for all ages. I am currently on a book signing tour on the weekends that includes the Midwest and East Coast. I have been featured in various newspapers including Metro Parent Magazine, Crain's Detroit Business Online and more.

Offer parties an effective way of resolving disputes without the need for court intervention. Specializing in allowing both parties to come to a mutual agreement. Dedicated to unbiased conflict resolution I am a trained mediator who helps parties to explore problems, obstacles and solutions.

Northville, Mi

I began at New Hope Center for Grief support as a clinical intern. I am now a practicing clinician and my duties with New Hope include facilitating support groups for a variety of ages, leading presentations and facilitation work and clinical activities for grief camp, partnering with staff to develop events, trainings and innovative methods of client interaction. I Created a evaluation tool for young people to easily offer feedback on their experience with the center and it's staff. I have Lead psycho-educational groups for staff and volunteers to further their training in new media and technology based engagement.

Adult Career Counseling Center

I assist our clients with basic skills for career success including: * Self assessment * Identification of skills, interests and values * Decision making * Occupational exploration * Development of job interviewing skills * Resume and cover letter writingThis is an Assistantship that allows me to help the community while using hands on methods that relate to my area of study. I have designed social media related counseling groups and curriculum to showcase the new age of job search, branding and reputation management. I am the point person for events such as our annual open house, community outreach, etc.

Oakland University

Lead team building events and activities that focus on solutions to the problem of bullying and Relational Aggression. Recruit students from campus to join. Plan meetings and build brand awareness and campaigns to support our mission. In the 2011-12 school year we have been able to have media personalities and community-based speakers and advocates join us in our mission. I founded "UnBully" Oakland U. Which is a conference dedicated to education around the topic of bullying. I am the co-founder of "Who are you?" A Forum on Race & Religion. We have collaborated with various on-campus groups to spread awareness and unity. In the Fall of 2012 I created a collaborative effort with Beaumont Hospital's anti-bullying program Noble (No Bullying Live Empowered). As a result of my partnership we have developed presentations, promotional efforts on campus and at the hospital, support groups with local libraries and community center and a clinical internship program for current students and an opportunity for future students.

Interfacing directly with associates of all levels to coordinate their participation in recruiting events and diversity programs • Collaborate with other HR members of Valassis and develop tactical plans for generating, identifying and screening job-relevant applicants. • Provide research and problem-solving methods to source the best talent • Develop effective short and long-term recruitment and retention strategies • partnering with marketing & communications to create recruiting materials for talent acquisition programs

Co-Planned conferences, assisted with conference call topics, recruited speakers, attended leadership meetings and offered counsel in regards to workplace/compliance related topics for the human resources community.

Negotiating the best contract rates for multiple clients; Clearing rate discrepancies; Maintaining and securing partnerships with multiple newspaper and media contacts.

M.A. Counseling

Activities and Societies: Outstanding Young Alumni Award Winner 2016. Keeper of the Dream Scholar 2011-2012. Leadership OU Mentor. Student.

B.A., Journalism And Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Awarded Outstanding Young Alumni in 2011. Student Government Vice President; Madonna Herald Staff Writer;Also.