Katherine Tracy

hopefilledcounseling@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Pursuing Mental Health Counseling, MSEd, CACREP accredited Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Expected December 2016
Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam

Completed January 2016

B.A. Psychology - Houghton College Houghton, NY

May 2014
Minor: Communication
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Research Houghton College
Thesis: Perceptions of Hunger across Generations
May 2014
Conducted a study to examine whether individuals from different generations have different
perceptions of poverty and hunger
Independent Study: Emotional Eating, Eating Disorders, and Daily Life
May 2013
Selected articles, conducted interviews, and shared findings regarding the history, causes,
symptoms, effects, and treatments of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge
eating disorder)
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EXPERIENCE
Foundations for Change- Olean, NY
Counseling Intern
July 2015-December 2015
Facilitated group discussion and built connections among therapy group members
Provided psycho-education for people with thought disorders, depression, and anxiety
Taught relaxation techniques for the management of anger and chronic pain
Taught basic life skills to clients (cooking, cleaning, sewing, and fire safety)
Facilitated a social skills group focused on conversation skills
Lea R. Powell Institute for Children and Families- Alfred, NY
Graduate Clinician
April 2015-May 2015
Built rapport with a child that allowed him to share challenges
Offered support, encouragement, and feedback to other clinicians
Alfred University- Alfred, NY
Graduate Assistant
Completed office tasks for professor in the counseling program
January 2015-May 2015
Organized play therapy materials
Alfred University- Alfred, NY
Graduate Assistant-Career Development Center
August 2014-December 2014
Researched and updated information about artist residencies
Collected information about grants related to career development
Houghton College- Houghton, NY
Custodial Team Member
Maintained cleanliness of college facilitates
Sea Breeze Amusement Park, - Rochester, NY
Gardener
Maintained and fertilized all gardens in the park

February 2012- May2014

June 2013-August 2013

Katherine Tracy
hopefilledcounseling@gmail.com
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EXPERIENCE
Houghton Nursing Home, Houghton, NY
Volunteer
Led small senior citizen groups in problem- solving activities.
Engaged residents in personal sharing sessions

April 2013

Hope Lutheran Church, Rochester, NY

July 2012
Volunteer
Led twelve 7-8 year old children in daily craft projects during a summer program
Ensured the health and safety of children
The Salvation Army, Rochester, NY
December Annual Event
Volunteer
Assisted parents in financial need to select Christmas gifts for their children
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES

People Skills
Practice building rapport with individuals and therapy group members
Experience demonstrating compassion and patience toward others
Helping Skills
Experience using reflections, open questions, probes, immediacy, and empathetic responses in
conversations with others
Ability to apply counseling theories in therapy sessions
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
SPSS
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Certifications

New York State Mandated Reporter Training

Suicide Risk Assessment Training

Completed February 2015

Completed March 2016

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Student member of the American Counseling Association