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Tina Fitts, Phd Tina Fitts, PhD, NCC ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Oklahoma State University School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology 441 Willard Hall |Stillwater, OK 74078 | 405-744-6858 (office) | 570-269-3238 (cell) | [email protected] Education Ph.D. Counseling with Specialization in CouPles and Marital/Family TheraPy Dissertation: Portraits of Women with Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study Barry University (CACREP Accredited), 2019 M.S. Counseling in CouPles and Marital/Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling Barry University (CACREP Accredited), 2013 B.A. Psychology, Sociology, & Health East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2009 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Teaching Experience Visiting Assistant Professor School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, College of Education, Health and Aviation Oklahoma State University, 08/19-pres. Graduate Level Courses: CPSY 5563 – Conceptualization and Diagnosis CPSY 5293 – Professional Ethics and Issues in Counseling CPSY 5473 – Basic Counseling Skills CPSY 5583 – Group Process CPSY 6553 – Marriage and Family CPSY 5453 – Vocational and Career Information CPSY 6323 – Psychological Consultation Adjunct Professor of Social Sciences Miami-Dade College, 01/14 - 08/19 Courses: PSY2012 - Introduction to Psychology CLP 2140 - Abnormal Psychology SOP 2772 – Human Sexuality 1 SOP 2002 - Social Psychology CLP 2000 - Dynamics of Behavior DEP 2000 – Human Growth and DeveloPment CLP 1006 - Psychology of Personal Effectiveness ISS 1161 - The Individual in Society SLS 1510 - Preparing for Student Success SLS 1006 - College Survival Skills Doctoral Teaching Intern Barry University, 01/16-05/16 • Completed doctoral internshiP in co-teaching role. • Courses: CSL 658: GrouP Counseling Procedures CSL 501: Orientation to the Counseling Profession Clinical Experience Integrative Wellness Provider Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System, 05/19-08/19. • Developed and implemented sPecialized wellness regimens for clients diagnosed with cancer. • Offered guidance, suPPort, encouragement and education to helP clients achieve their health and wellness goals. Mental Health Facilitator/Teacher Kula For Karma, 05/19-pres. • Provide theraPeutic yoga, meditation, and stress management Programs to those recovering from mental health, trauma, and addiction challenges. • Bring healing benefits of yoga and meditation to at-risk and special-needs populations. Mental Health Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist Coconut Grove Center for Counseling, 01/14-08/19 • Provided individual counseling and family theraPy. • Assisted individuals in restoring health and happiness back in their lives by empowering them to discover their Passions, understand their life’s purpose, emotionally heal and reclaim their intrinsic wellbeing. Doctoral Supervision Intern Barry University, 01/15-12/16 • Completed doctoral level suPervision internshiP • SuPervised masters-level grouP Practicum students • Reviewed and approved students’ paperwork and provided live supervision via Ipads • Visited and kept in contact with students’ site suPervisors 2 • Courses: CSL 694: Counseling Practicum CSL 696: InternshiP in CouPles, Marriage and Family Counseling Clinical Supervisor College Reach Out Program (C.R.O.P.), 11/15-2/16 • A Barry University Program funded by Florida DePartment of Education. • C.R.O.P. Provides special suPPort to low-income, underrePresented and educationally disadvantaged students in grades 6-12 in order to motivate and PrePare them to attend college and complete Post-secondary education. • Provide administrative and clinical supervision of all C.R.O.P. counselors-in-training. • Provide weekly one-on-one supervision and bi-weekly group supervision. Clinical Intern Cancer SuPPort Community of Greater Miami, 05/15-08/15 • Provided individual, couPles, and family counseling. • Facilitated grouP theraPy for cancer Patients and for their caregivers. • Facilitated family Program working with children with cancer and with children whose parent had cancer. • DeveloPed a Program for families to helP them building strength as a family during the cancer journey. • Utilized Psychosocial model to facilitate theraPy. Clinical Intern Healthy Connections Community Mental Health Center, 05/15-08/15 • Facilitated the Psychosocial rehabilitation grouP, which focused on client empowerment to helP them function more indePendently. • DeveloPed curriculum for the Program that focused on meeting individual needs in the group. Clinical Intern Mailman Center for Child DeveloPment at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 01/13-07/13 • Facilitated individual, family and grouP counseling. • Provided theraPeutic services to individuals and families such as anger management training, behavioral management, conflict resolution, suPPortive services, Parenting skills training. • Completed bioPsychosocials, treatment Plans, and initial intake assessments with clients. Student Counselor Dr. Maureen Duffy Family Enrichment Center, Barry University, 01/13-07/13 • Completed bioPsychosocials, treatment Plans, and initial intake assessments with clients. 3 • Facilitated individual and family counseling. • Offered educational diagnostics, interventions, and mental health suPPort services to meet individual needs and Promote individual and family wellness. • Attended multidisciPlinary team conferences. Other Professional Experience Contract Staff Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, 07/12-05/14 • Completed Volunteer and Child/Family interviews and requested documentations. • Wrote assessment rePorts based on interviews conducted. • Assessed volunteers’ suPPort needs and client/family’s needs. • Made Professional recommendations regarding volunteers and client ParticiPation in various BBBS Programs and best matching for volunteers and children. Peer Educator & Mentor Project SAFE sPonsored by SAMHSA, Barry University, 01/11-05/12 • Committed to engage, educate and empower young adults on issues of substance abuse, HIV and hepatitis through the provision of prevention, awareness and educational campus activities. • Organized workshop sessions in order to keep university students engaged in skill building initiatives such as decision making skills, risk reduction behaviors and messages, and to educate them about community resources and how to access them. • Increased awareness of substance abuse, HIV, and hepatitis through educational campus activities, free screening and testing. Fitness Related Experience Yoga Instructor Trufusion, 03/18-08/19 • Lead yoga classes for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. • Teach students correct Postures to ensure maximum benefit and safety. • Teach about breathing techniques and Provide guided meditation. • Yoga styles taught: vinyasa flow, power yoga, bikram yoga, and yin yoga. Yoga Instructor FLOYO, 05/18-12/18 • Customize Programs and sequences for all skill levels. • Provided Positional adjustments/alignments for students • Yoga styles taught: vinyasa flow, Power yoga, yin yoga, slow flow, restorative yoga Group Fitness Instructor Equinox, 09/17-10/18 • Guided members to maximize life through carefully Planned grouP workouts. 4 • Yoga: vinyasa, power vinyasa, restorative yoga • HIIT, Tabata style workouts, core conditioning, bodyweight exercises, strength training, and cycling rides. Additional fitness related experience • Fitness Instructor, Plus Fitness Club, 06/17-10/17 • Fitness Instructor, AnotherLevel Fit (CrossFit), 01/17-06/17 • Fitness Instructor, LA Fitness, 01/11-04/18 • Pilates Instructor & Nutrition Advisor, Pilates Sanctuary 7, 01/09-12/10 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Licenses & Certifications National Certified Counselor, No. 343240 Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, State of Florida, IMH 12112 Registered Marriage & Family TheraPist Intern State of Florida, IMT 2030 Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance, No. 248584 Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of SPorts Medicine, No. 1170085744 _____________________________________________________________________ Research & Presentations International Fitts, T. (July, 2016). From Cancer to Courage: How Families Find HoPe. Oxford Family Counseling Institute, Oxford, UK National Fitts, T. (May, 2016). Developing as a Counselor: The Process. NBCC Foundation Symposium, Washington, DC Dr. Morgan, R. & Juya, T. (June, 2013). “Defining a TheraPeutic Process Using Images with Women Survivors of Domestic Violence.” National Association of Social Workers. Orlando, FL. State Fitts, T. (SePtember, 2015). Finding Strength Together: Sharing the Cancer Journey. Florida Counseling Association, Orlando, FL. Regional Fitts, T. (April, 2015). Advocating for Women with the ExPerience of Domestic Violence. Graduate Student Conference, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL. Dr. Morgan, R. & Juya, T. (December 2013). “Community SuPPort for Women with Experience of Domestic Violence.” Christ FellowshiP Church, Miami, FL 5 Dr. Morgan, R. & Juya, T. (May, 2013). “Therapeutic Use of Images with Women Survivors of Domestic Violence.” University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Miami, FL. Juya, T. (May, 2013). Speaking on Behalf of Medically Fragile Children Placed in Senior Nursing Homes. 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