| Chrysalis Counseling and Consulting |
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| LGBTIQ organizational consulting & sensitivity training |
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| gender identity and sexual orientation transitions |
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| individual, couples & group counseling |
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| transgender support group |
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| Laura Acevedo, MA |
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| Curriculum Vitae Education MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Hawai’i-Hilo, 2007 Graduate Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, Chapman University, 2003-2004 BA, Psychology, California State University Fullerton, 1991 Professional Experience 1998 – Present CHRYSALIS CONSULTING SERVICES, Hilo, HI Owner Provide counseling and consultation to individuals, professionals, educational institutions, policy makers, non- profits, and public agencies regarding gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual assault issues. Facilitate development and implementation of diversity policies and training. Guest-lecture in psychology and sociology classes. Design and conduct research surveys. 2007 - Present YWCA OF HAWAII ISLAND EMPOWERING ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM, Hilo, HI Program Director Direct the operation of sexual assault prevention education and response services to the island of Hawaii. The program provides community and educational institution based prevention programming, a 24 hour sexual assault crisis hotline, emotional support and advocacy for persons who have been recently sexually assaulted, and recovery therapy. 2006 - 2007 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I-HILO COUNSELING CENTER, Hilo, HI Student Intern Counselor Provided educational, career, mental health, couples, group, and personal counseling to students. Conducted college success programs with students placed on academic probation. Trained students in personal value assessment and resume writing for career planning. Provided mental health treatment for depression, suicide, anxiety, stress, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. Personal counseling addressed issues such as relationship and family problems, domestic abuse, prostitution, unplanned pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity questions. Facilitated the PRIDE Hilo personal support group. 2003 - 2004 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, San Diego, CA Student Intern Counselor Provided individual personal counseling to students in a classroom setting. Issues addressed included relationship and family problems, academic performance and stress, and sexual orientation questioning. 1999 NORTH PARK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, San Diego, CA HIV Prevention Counselor Provided HIV prevention health education and counseling in a clinical setting. Group Facilitator Facilitated group meetings of young-adult substance abuse recovery patients in a residential treatment facility and support group meetings of persons undergoing gender identity transition in a community setting. 1984 - 1985 SIERRA ROYALE HOSPITAL, Azusa, CA Occupational Therapy Assistant Facilitated art therapy, gardening therapy, and recreational therapy sessions with substance abusing, emotionally disturbed, and mentally ill young-adult patients in a residential hospital setting. Presentations Transgender Identity in Contemporary Society: Theory and Reality Presented at: Sociology, Psychology, and Women’s Studies classes in various colleges and universities in Hawaii, California, and Oregon, 1998 - 2007 Challenges for Transgender Students Within the University of Hawaii System Presented at: The Statewide LGBTIQ Student Conference, Univ. of Hawai’i-Manoa, 2007 Social and Cultural Influences on Gender Identity: Deconstructing the Binary Paradigm Presented at: Transforming our Institution(s): Transforming Ourselves Diversity Symposium, University of Hawai’i-Hilo, 2006 Sexual and Gender Minority Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy: A Continuing Education Workshop Presented at: California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, San Diego, 2004 Social and Cultural Influences on Gender Identity: The Dimorphic Paradigm Presented at: (dis)junctions: Romancing Heteroglossia (a nationwide graduate level symposium), University of California, Riverside, 2004 Transgender Identity: Social, Political, and Legal Implications Presented at: Oregon State Legislature Breakout Workshop, Salem, OR, 2003 Distinguishing Sexual Abuse and Acceptable Touching in Adult-Child Relationships Presented at: Western Psychological Assoc. Sixty-sixth Annual Convention, Seattle, 1986 Professional Memberships American Counseling Association Hawai’i Counseling Association Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling American Psychological Association, Division of Humanistic Psychology Alliance of Transgender Health Professionals Certifications State of Hawai’i Department of Health Certified HIV/Hepatitis-C Tester/Counselor Honors and Awards Scholarship Award, Transforming our Institution(s): Transforming Ourselves, UH-Hilo, 2006 Scholarship Award, WPA Sixty-sixth Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, 1986 Psi Chi Honor Society, lifetime member Community Involvement Safe Zone Trainer V Day Hilo (Vagina Monologues to end violence against women) University of Hilo-Hawai’i Women’s Center Volunteer PRIDE Hilo group facilitator Hawai’i Transgender Community Action Committee Member Past Community Involvement Aids Walk Team Leader, San Diego and Portland San Diego Transgender Community Coalition Board of Directors San Diego Transfamily Board of Directors and Speakers Bureau Portland Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Community Center Interim Board of Directors Basic Rights Oregon Transgender Advisory Group Portland Bisexual Alliance Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Taskforce Christine Kehoe for Congress Campaign Columbia County Citizens For Human Dignity Oregon Rural Organizing Project |
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| Home Page Transgender Resources Laura's Writing |
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| laura@chrysalisconsulting.us (808) 443-4169 Hilo & Kona, HI |
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