Miranda G.P. Shaw, Psy.D. Colorado License # N. Nevada Ave., Ste. 321 Colorado Springs, CO

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1 Miranda G.P. Shaw, Psy.D. Colorado License # N. Nevada Ave., Ste. 321 Colorado Springs, CO EDUCATION University of Denver GSPP Denver, CO Doctoral Paper: Strategies for families and practitioners working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Psy.D. November National University La Jolla, CA M.A. Counseling Psychology, with distinction B.A., Psychology, Minor, Criminal Justice Thesis: Separation and the Military Wife AWARDS/HONORS Graduated from the Master s Program With Distinction Featured artist in Contemporary Art 1999 Nominated for JCCS Teacher s Aide of the Year PRACTICA AND COUNSELING EXPERIENCE 2012-current UCCS HealthCircle Aging Center Caregiver Program Coordinator Staff Psychologist Provides clinical services to older adults including individual psychotherapy and numerous groups including psychoeducational training to caregivers, support groups for older adults, DBT skills groups, and Wellness groups Provides consultation to clients, families, and professionals concerning caregiving and the impact of the aging process on individuals Coordinates Community Outreach, including presentations, developing services, and writing proposals to create more services for community members Manages administrative tasks, including running the caregiver program, coordinating with grant writers to ensure that grant requirements are being met, tracking completion of student requirements, and communicating clinical policies and procedures Participates on a clinical team, including active involvement in staff meetings, weekly team meetings, and biweekly supervision of supervision meetings 1 of 5

2 Provides clinical training to graduate geropsychology students and weekly individual supervision to three PhD level students Supervises and administers memory screens and brief psychological assessments CU Aging Center Intern/ Post-Doctoral Fellow Was a member of the Caregiver, Neuropsychological Assessment, and Integrated Care teams Managed large case load, including case management, therapeutic contracts, case conceptualization, and coordination between agencies Worked on rewriting Caregiver Group Curriculum Professional Psychology Center Denver, CO Student Therapist Treated both child and adult clients with symptoms varying from complex trauma to anxiety/depression Worked with clients of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds at different developmental life stages Conducted both short- and long-term psychotherapy from a variety of theoretical models including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and integrated models College Living Experience Denver, CO Mentor Held a case load of college students with learning disabilities and helped them adjust to college life Provided individual and group psychotherapy Helped students learn appropriate social skills and how to handle the emotional issues typical of this developmental stage Animal Assisted Counseling of Colorado Denver, CO DU Practicum Student Completed intakes to determine whether client was an appropriate candidate for Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Provided individual and family animal assisted psychotherapy with children as young as 2 years old and their families on issues such as reunification of the family, PTSD, Asperger s Syndrome, and Anxiety Disorder Co-wrote a grant for $3,500 from the Animal Assistance Foundation to fund Animal Assisted Group Therapy at Denver Children s Home 2008 Rape Awareness and Assistance Program Denver, CO Student Therapist Provided individual psychotherapy to adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Trauma, and other concurrent issues with sexual assault Gave trainings to staff and volunteers on a monthly to bimonthly basis 2 of 5

3 Facilitated a support group for Sexual Assault Survivors Used Briere s and Herman s models for working with trauma Measured client progress utilizing the Trauma Symptom Inventory Completed trainings in Substance Abuse, Mandated Reporting, Self-Harming Behaviors, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Rape Trauma Syndrome, The Trauma Symptom Inventory, Legal Issues in Trauma Work, Multiculturalism, Red Flag Coping Behaviors (Sexually acting out and eating disorders), Suicide Assessment, and Vicarious Trauma Mental Health Center of Denver Denver, CO West Denver Child and Family Center Extern Provided individual psychotherapy to children using play therapy techniques to process through complex and acute trauma Completed detailed intakes with children with diverse symptomology Networked with Denver Department of Human Services and local agencies to provide the highest standard of care Completed trainings on HIPAA, Vicarious Trauma, and Animal Assisted Therapy Volunteered with the Animal Assisted Therapy Program as part of a Health Psychology Learning Seminar Catholic Charities School-Based Program Denver, CO School Counselor Conducted individual and group play therapy with children ages 5-12 to process through difficult emotions, trauma, and loss Networked between teachers, principal, and parents to form an individualized treatment plan for each child Led psychotherapy groups on body image, friendship, divorce, and rumors Shiloh House, Inc. Denver, CO Treatment Counselor Provided individual and group psychotherapy for children who demonstrated sexually acting out behaviors, including sex offenses Monitored for potentially dangerous behaviors and anticipated potential problems Created a nurturing environment for children impacted by abuse, neglect, and trauma Kept detailed records on the children s behavior, progress, and other legally reportable issues Worked with a treatment team to help children reintegrate with their families Set up an Anger Management program that used crochet as a tool to control mood and actions Implemented a behavior modification program to lower the potential for poor impulse control during the morning routine Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center San Diego, CA Practicum Psychology Trainee 3 of 5

4 Co-facilitated group psychotherapy with a resident psychiatrist for adult clients Provided individual psychotherapy to clients on a short- and longer-term basis Used the 12 steps as a teaching method Worked with substance abusers, some of whom were parolees, probationers, or sex offenders Provided efficient case management skills including intra-agency communication and collaboration, keeping file work up to date and completing psychosocial histories Created an in-depth presentation on local graffiti and gangs TEACHING EXPERIENCE Cajon Valley Union School District El Cajon, CA Special Education Classroom Assistant Worked with parents and their special needs children in a group format Developed and conducted Speech and Language groups with 2-5-year-olds Ran pre-academic and speech-geared activities Managed classroom and work with children in developing social and language skills Worked with children with autism, developmental delays, speech delays, and severe disabilities Juvenile Court and Community Schools San Diego, CA Special Education Teacher s Aide Provided minor behavioral counseling with juvenile offenders in an educational setting, including sessions dealing with anger management and drug abuse issues. Kept grade books, paperwork, and attendance in order Organized and funded a mural project with a visiting artist LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/ADVANCED TRAINING Animals and Human Health Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy Activities and Learning o 70 Contact Hours o 35 CEUs o Completed October 2008 o Conducted an evaluation of a program and prepared to institute an Animal- Assisted Therapy Program in the Professional Psychology Center Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control Certified Trainer o April 2009 o 30 Contact Hours EMDR I and II o 40 Contact Hours o 40 CEUs o 4 Hours Supervision Licensed Substitute Teacher- New Mexico of 5

5 PUBLICATIONS King, C., & Shaw, M. (2008). A healing paw: Uncovering the therapeutic qualities of the human-animal bond. Rocky Mountain Dog, 9, VOLUNTEER WORK Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region Served as Member at Large and Membership Chair Rape Awareness and Assistance Program Volunteer since March 2008 Completed 40 Hours of training in: Human Trafficking, Vicarious Trauma, Victims Compensation, Legal Issues, Mandatory Reporting, Cultural Competence, Child Abuse, Eating Disorders, Rape Trauma Syndrome, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation, and Risk Management 2008 Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County Gave lectures on spotting abused children and abuse reporting Worked with Education Coordinator and Program Director to help develop new ways of supporting students in the after school program Helped staff learn new ways of aiding children with unique behavioral characteristics such as psychosis, ADHD, and depression Taught assessment of suicidality in children to staff as well as informing them of potential warning signs of self-harm Support Group Leader U.S.S. Benfold and U.S.S. Higgins Counseled wives while husbands deployed in war zone and disaster areas Aided in preparing families for reunification following deployment Arranged activities that foster cohesion in the unit s families Sunday School Teacher Grace Christian Fellowship Church REACH Work Camp Repaired homes for the less fortunate, including roofing and spiritual counseling 1998 Easter Seals Camp Worked individually with a girl with Cystic Fibrosis, focusing on creating healthy levels of self-esteem and increased independent functioning Batavia Public Library Helped run the Summer Reading Program and assisted in organizing special activities encouraging literacy in youth 5 of 5

6 INTEREST/TALENTS Professional Photographer Skilled with computers and technology, including spreadsheets, Word documents, Adobe Photoshop, and Print Shop Can provide minor IT support including connecting computers to network drives, troubleshooting problems, and facilitating connectivity between laptops and presentation systems REFERENCES Available Upon Request 6 of 5