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• Creator and facilitator for Washtenaw County's only Pet Grief and Loss group. Offering support to community members annd HSHV volunteers

  foster parents

  and staff.

  Humane Society of Huron Valley

  Pet Loss Counseling

  Public Speaking

  Training

  Leadership

  Nonprofits

  Program Development

  Group Therapy

  Mental Health Counseling

  Teaching

  Community Outreach

  Family Therapy

  Grief Counseling

  Event Planning

  Social Media

  O'Brien

  Over 16 years as a creative community organizer

  program developer

  and service provider with an emphasis in positive youth development

  serving vulnerable and oppressed populations

  crisis intervention

  and community collaboration. An outstanding track record of supervision

  positive youth development training provision

  and interactive training curricula development across multiple disciplines. A proven commitment to social justice

  cultural humility

  building community

  and advancing professionalism in the field of Social Work. Known for expert interpersonal skills

  compassionately serving those experiencing pet grief and loss

  enthusiastic attitude

  creative leadership

  social acumen

  and unyielding dedication to serving adolescents

  college students

  animal lovers

  and youth workers.

  Colleen

  Eastern Michigan University

  Ozone House

  Blue Dog Counseling

  LLC

  School of Social Work

  Lecturer at the School of Social Work in the MSW and BSW programs.

  Lecturer

  Eastern Michigan University

  Ypsilanti

  Leading a team of highly skilled Social Workers to create

  implement

  and evaluate the highest quality youth development program to youth in Washtenaw County

  Michigan. \n\nResponsible for the daily operations and staffing of a Drop-In Center for youth experiencing or at risk of unstable housing. \n\nSupervising and delivering AMAZING life skills

  work readiness

  and counseling programs for youth ages 13-20. \n\nProviding community outreach and education to service providers and community members across the Metro Detroit area

  Director of Youth Opportunity

  Ozone House

  Ypsilanti

  Licensed Clinical and Macro Social Worker providing expert creative interventions and specializing in Pet Grief and Loss

  managing every day stress

  and navigating life's challenges and changes.

  Owner

  Therapist

  Blue Dog Counseling

  LLC

  Member

  Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement

  Member

  Delta Society

  Bachelor of Arts

  Psychology

  Eastern Michigan University

  Master of Social Work (MSW)

  Social Work