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Melindi Douglas

Melindi Douglas

Kids Pastor
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with a rich background in pastoral counseling and play therapy, notably at Every Nation Helderberg. Excelled in creating impactful educational programs and providing therapeutic support, leveraging skills in teaching and empathy. Proven adaptability and communication prowess, achieving significant advancements in children's emotional and spiritual growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Kids Pastor

Every Nation Helderberg
Somerset West
09.2017 - Current
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Built, managed and upgraded educational program.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Trauma Support Counsellor

Altena Primary
Strand
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Providing therapeutic support to children who have experienced traumatic events
  • Utilizing specialized techniques to help them process their experiences
  • Manage emotional distress
  • Develop coping mechanisms to heal from the trauma,
  • The above was achieved through repeated contact sessions
  • Techniques included play therapy, group therapy, narrative therapy and CBT
  • Some collaborative work with parents or teachers

Play Therapy Practitioner

Private
Pretoria
01.2007 - 11.2010

Used various techniques to

  • Help clients express and process emotions
  • Cope with difficult experiences
  • Develop healthy coping mechanisms
  • Working closely with children and their families to address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, or developmental challenges through a safe and supportive play environment;

Education

PGCE - Education

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2002 - 02.2004

Honors Social Science - Developmental Psychology

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
01.1999 - 12.2001

Skills

Teaching

Timeline

Trauma Support Counsellor

Altena Primary
01.2021 - 12.2024

Kids Pastor

Every Nation Helderberg
09.2017 - Current

Play Therapy Practitioner

Private
01.2007 - 11.2010

PGCE - Education

University of South Africa
02.2002 - 02.2004

Honors Social Science - Developmental Psychology

University of Pretoria
01.1999 - 12.2001
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