Resume

• 2013

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Clinical Social Work and Infant Mental Health

  Wayne State University

• 2010

  Masters of Social Work

  Interpersonal Therapy - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

• 2002

  MBA

  Oakland University

• 1996

  Bachelor of Applied Science

  Mechanical Engineering

• 1990

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma

  St. Joseph's

• Department of Psychology

  The SEED Research Center is focused on understanding and mitigating the effects of early life stress utilizing a psychobiological approach. In particular

  we focus on explicating the mechanisms underlying the effects of early life stress on physical...

  SEED Research Center

  About

  Mindful Mamas provides prenatal

  mom & baby yoga

  85 hrs prenatal yoga teacher training approved with Yoga Alliance

  counselling and more.

  Mindful Mamas Prenatal Yoga - 85 hrs Registered Prenatal Yoga School

  Department of Psychology

  Our research program is devoted to the understanding of the way that early life experiences shape physical and mental health across the lifespan.

  Neurodevelopmental Research Program

  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

  Denver Coordinator

  Postpartum Support International

  Disaster Mental Health Responder

  Red Cross Blood Services

  Family Therapy

  Adolescents

  Play Therapy

  Mental Health

  Meditation

  Hatha Yoga

  Adults

  Counselling

  Yoga

  Couples

  Treatment

  Crisis Intervention

  Prenatal

  Group Therapy

  Counseling

  Psychotherapy

  Case Management

  Social Services

  Mental Health Counseling

  Reiki

  Mindful Mamas Prenatal Yoga DVD

  Laurel

  Hicks

  Ph.D.

  LCSW

  DENSO

  University of Colorado Boulder - Reneé Crown Wellness Institute

  Wayne State University

  Laurel Hicks

  Self Employed

  Mindful Mamas

  University of Denver

  Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital

  Windsor

  ON

  University of Windsor

  Canadian Mental Health Association

  Boulder

  Colorado

  Researcher within a study funded by NIMH focused on the prevention of depressive relapse among pregnant women with recurrent depression. This is a collaborative study between the University of Colorado Boulder and Massachusetts General Hospital that will test the effectiveness of a digital mindfulness program.

  Research Associate

  University of Colorado Boulder - Reneé Crown Wellness Institute

  Windsor ON

  •\tProvide individual assessment

  treatment planning

  and psychotherapy services to socio-culturally diverse youth population (ages 4-18) who have lost a loved one and are struggling with guilt

  anger

  sadness

  and impulsive behaviors. \n•\tCounsel youth who’s loved one died from traumatic accident

  substance abuse and suicide.\n•\tCo-Facilitate and develop cirriculum for Teen Art Therapy Support Group and Children’s Bereavement Support Group.\n•\tAssist in editing an educational colouring book for children grievers. \n•\tDevelop clinical notes

  treatment plans and closing reports

  Bereavement Counsellor Intern for Children and Adolescents

  Canadian Mental Health Association

  Detroit

  MI

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Wayne State University

  Denver

  Colorado

  Provides counseling

  wellness seminars for the workplace

  inspirational find your purpose groups and retreats.

  Psychotherapist and Wellness Speaker

  Laurel Hicks

  Windsor

  ON

  Mindful Mamas

  Application Engineer II

  •\tResponsible for providing electric compressor to be used in hybrid vehicles to Mercedes

  BMW

  Chrysler

  Honda and GM. Lead cross-functional team in multiple global locations such as Japan and Germany. Ensure all locations have the correct information and prioritize all locations tasks to ensure team is working effectively. Perform vehicle testing for a/c system performance. Report test results to customer. Ensure customer deliverables are met on a timely basis. Review engineering specifications and provide feedback and suggestions for requirements.

  DENSO

  Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital

  Windsor

  ON

  Windsor

  ON

  •\tProvide social work services in the walk in crisis centre

  mobile visitation unit

  emergency room

  and 24 hour crisis line.\n•\tDevelop client assessment and intervention plan through gathering psychosocial and biological factors related to the presenting crisis. \n•\tProvide clients and their family with emotional support

  practical assistance and access to a range of resources to resolve the immediate crisis. \n•\tDevelop links between medical and non-medical service providers to ensure access to resources to resolve crisis. \n•\tStabilize crisis by providing supports such as arranging for money/income support

  dealing with employers

  planning for long/short term housing and addressing family issues. \n•\tAssess need for medical evaluation by psychiatrist. \n•\tProvide short-term crisis follow-up including risk assessment

  de-escalation

  safety planning and support to carry through with treatment plans.

  Crisis Counsellor Intern

  everywhere

  Mindful Mamas

  University of Windsor

  Windsor

  ON

  Research Assistant working on the Sexual Assault Resistance Education for University Women Study with Dr. Charlene Senn. \nResponsible for recruitment

  pre and post test data collection

  control intervention implementation

  follow up with participants.

  Research Assistant - Psychology Department

  Greater Denver Area

  Postdoctoral Fellow in the Neurodevelopmental Research Program. The current research project involves determining maternal prenatal depression mechanisms that may contribute to infant development differences over time (PI: Elysia Davis

  Ph.D.)

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  University of Denver

  Teaches yoga in a variety of disciplines and locales. Experience teaching yoga in corporate environments as well as studios

  hospitals and schools. Acted as a teaching assistant for internationally renowned yoga teacher

  Seane Corn.

  Self Employed

  Graduate Professional Scholarship

  Provided full tuition to a graduate student who shows excellent academic and personal achievements.

  Wayne State University

  3MT Dissertation Finalist

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  Wayne State University