January 2015: CV Alexandra Arbogast. Master of Social Work Virginia Commonwealth University, May 2009 (Dean's Honors List)

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1 January 2015: CV Alexandra Arbogast Education Master of Social Work Virginia Commonwealth University, May 2009 (Dean's Honors List) B.A. in English Literature and Certificate in Community Studies University of Colorado at Boulder, December 2003 (Summa cum Laude) Licenses & Certifications Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Health, since January 2013 Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Yoga Alliance, since May 2006 Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, since August 2005 Relevant Experience Private Practice, Integrative Psychotherapy and Mindful Life Coaching, October 2014 Present Washington, DC Provide integrative psychotherapy for women to help with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and poor body-image. Provide mindful life coaching to help individuals overcome obstacles and live their best life. Conduct workshops, classes, and groups on topics related to self-care, mindfulness, mind-body skills, and yoga for health, healing, and self-actualization. Give presentations and trainings to a variety of populations on topics related to mind-body medicine, mindfulness, stress management, self-regulation, and trauma resiliency. Mind-Body Medicine Program Coordinator/Senior Therapist, October 2012 Present Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD Provide therapeutic mind-body consultation services to patients to help with a range of problems and diagnoses such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, anger management, chronic pain, and insomnia Conduct targeted assessments and evaluations, set goals for presenting problem, and make appropriate referrals Develop, deliver, and collaborate with other providers on therapeutic and psycho-educational classes and groups for patients and staff Serve as part of an integrated wellness team

2 Supervise a full-time Mind-Body Therapist and a team of volunteers Implement another mind-body medicine program in the Warrior Clinic, in addition to the General Internal Medicine Department, to meet the needs of wounded, ill, and injured service members Represent the work of the Mind-Body Medicine Program and its applications to military medicine at various conferences and symposiums Train staff and providers in mind-body medicine techniques for self- and patient-care Assist in bringing various speakers and training opportunities within the field of mind-body medicine to WRNNMC Track statistics on program activities and usage Develop, review, update and implement materials necessary for medical-record documentation and education to meet the needs of patients and professionals Reach out to internal and external groups, departments, and organizations to market the program and increase awareness, participation, and attendance Provide support, assistance and input into research activities related to mind-body medicine at WRNMMC Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the progress of various activities, identify opportunities to improve classes, and recommend corrective actions when problems discovered Enroll in on-going continuing education to enhance knowledge and skills in the field of mindbody medicine Mind-Body Medicine Therapist, August 2010 October 2012 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD Provided therapeutic mind-body consultation services to patients to help with a range of problems and diagnoses such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, anger management, chronic pain, and insomnia Conducted targeted assessments and evaluations, set goals for presenting problem, and made appropriate referrals Developed, delivered, and collaborated with other providers on therapeutic and psycho-educational classes and groups for patients and staff Served as part of an integrated wellness team Tracked statistics on program activities and usage Developed, reviewed, updated and implemented materials necessary for medical-record documentation and education to meet the needs of patients and professionals Reached out to internal and external groups, departments, and organizations to market the program and increase awareness, participation, and attendance Provided support, assistance and input into research activities related to mind-body medicine at WRNMMC Participated in meetings to review and evaluate the progress of various activities, identified opportunities to improve classes, and recommended corrective actions when problems discovered Enrolled in on-going continuing education to enhance knowledge and skills in the field of mindbody medicine Psychotherapist, June 2010 February 2011 The Women s Center, Washington, D.C.

3 Provided integrative, mindfulness-based psychotherapy to individuals and couples to help with a range of problems and diagnoses Conducted psychosocial assessments, diagnosed according to DSM-IV-TR, and made appropriate treatment referrals. Psychotherapist, November 2009 July 2010 Meyer Treatment Center, Washington, D.C. Provided integrative, mindfulness-based psychotherapy to individuals to help with a range of problems and diagnoses Conducted psychosocial assessments, diagnosed according to DSM-IV-TR, and made appropriate treatment referrals. Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, July 2009 August 2010 Natural Body Spa, Washington, D.C. Provided relaxation, deep tissue, chair, and couples massage, integrating reflexology, acupressure, breathwork, energy work, hydrotherapy, and aromatherapy Taught clients and staff mind-body skills for healing and resiliency, including yoga, mindfulness, relaxation, and imagery Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, May 2008, May 2009, June 2010 Mid-Atlantic Vipassana Network retreat, Richmond, Virginia Taught yoga and breathing techniques to individuals of varying ages and abilities Provided relaxation and deep tissue massage, as well as reflexology, acupressure, and energy work Group Therapist, July 2009 September 2009 Brookfield Group Home, Richmond, Virginia Planned and facilitated weekly group therapy sessions for young women with a range of presenting problems and diagnoses Engaged clients in a variety of expressive art therapy activities to enhance communication, selfawareness, insight, and catharsis Social Work Intern, August 2008 May 2009 University Counseling Services, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Provided individual, group, and couples counseling to VCU students presenting with a wide range of problems and diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual trauma, PTSD, developmental issues, and axis II disorders Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosed according to DSM-IV-TR, created treatment plans, made appropriate referrals, and documented clients' progress on a weekly basis Received weekly clinical supervision by a licensed clinical social worker Massage Therapist, July 2007 July 2009 Back In Action Health Resource Center, Richmond, Virginia Provided relaxation, deep tissue, sports, and pregnancy massage, as well as reflexology, acupressure, energy work, hydrotherapy, and aromatherapy Taught clients and staff mind-body skills for healing and resiliency, including yoga, mindfulness, relaxation, and imagery

4 Social Work Intern, November 2007 May 2008 YWCA of Richmond, Virginia Provided individual and group therapy to victims of sexual and domestic violence Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, created treatment plans, made appropriate treatment referrals, and documented clients' progress on a weekly basis Receive weekly clinical supervision by a licensed clinical social worker Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, February 2006 July 2007 Elements Aveda-Concept Spa, Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg, Virginia Provided relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone, sports, couples, chair, and pregnancy massage, as well as reflexology, acupressure, healing touch, body treatments, and aromatherapy Pioneered yoga program at the lodge and taught yoga classes to individuals of varying ages and abilities Additional Integrative Therapy & Mind-Body skills Training (Examples) Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Intermediate Level Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, completed February 2015 Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Beginner Level Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, completed June 2014 irest Teacher Certification Integrative Restoration Institute, started October 2013, ongoing Advanced irest Training Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, September 2013 Professional Training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in Mind-Body Medicine Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, June 2012 Basic irest Training Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, April 2012 Trauma Resiliency Model, Veteran & Warrior Level 1 Trauma Resource Institute, March 2012 Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans Coping with Trauma The Veterans Yoga Project, January 2012 Mindfulness for Pain Control Psychotherapy Networker conference, March 2011 The Practice of Meditation for Trauma The Center for Spirituality and Social Work, Catholic University of America, January 2011

5 Yoga Warriors Teacher Training and Certification Yoga Warriors program, Central Mass Yoga and Wellness, West Boylston, MA, May 2010 Mind-Body Medicine Advanced Training Program The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, D.C., February 2010 Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, D.C., September 2009.