EDDIEANA N MCGHEE-NORMAN

Dedicated and engaged professional, volunteer, and community member with diverse experience in improving the quality of life for clients. Successfully worked with domestic violence victims, homeless populations, and individuals seeking financial advice. Applied crisis intervention techniques, actively listened to clients' needs, and facilitated state-standard Anger Management Groups. Strengthened relationships with business partners and clients through effective written and verbal communication skills. Possesses comprehensive understanding of note structures, computer-based clinical documentation, counseling assessments, diagnosis and assessment using the DSM-5, counseling skills, group facilitation, counseling theories, and multicultural competencies. Specialized knowledge in life, disability, and health insurance policies. Maintains certifications in BC-TMH, ANSI, MOCA, SASSI. Proven track record of achieving goals and collaborating with community members, professionals, and volunteers for impactful results. Experienced in delivering high-quality educational content and fostering student engagement through interactive teaching methods. Utilizes effective communication skills and critical thinking to create a stimulating learning environment. Demonstrates a track record of leveraging academic expertise to mentor and guide students towards academic success.

• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
• American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA)
• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• Indiana Counseling Association (ICA)
• National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC)
• National Society of Leadership and Success
• Tapestry- Secretary

• Southern Association for Counselor Education, and Supervision (SACES), 11/9/24, Research Team Member, Walden University, Reducing Secondary Trauma in Young Adults: Understanding Expressive Arts Intervnentions
• Black Mental Health Symposium, 09/01/24, Research Team Member, Walden University, Reducing Secondary Trauma in Young Adults: Understanding Expressive Arts Interventions
• Community Event, Indianapolis, Indiana. Affirmation Stations, 04/01/24: Education on how one speaks to oneself matters and how it affects one’s mental health.
• Shameful Client, 11/01/22, Recognition of how shame affects self-esteem/ worth and ways shame increases negative thinking, social anxiety, and depression symptoms.

• Doctoral Assistant, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, 08/01/24, Present, Co-Lead Intensive week, Interact with master level students through discussion board., Assist / grade in skills stimulation / demonstrations
• Group Lab, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, 03/01/24, 05/01/24, Co-Lead Teaching, Counseling skills demonstration, Group practices and activities
• Intern, American Behavioral Counseling, Indianapolis, IN, 06/01/22, 05/01/23, Individual, Family and couples, Anger Management Group, Intake/ Comp Assessment, Conceptualization/ Diagnosis/ Treatment