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Sierra Bland, PLMHP
"The Golden Rule is to Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. As a little girl, I remember hearing this message and wanting it to be how I approach life. Even though life has proved to be unfair and cruel sometimes, I strive to carry it out each day.
Growing up as the oldest daughter of 10 children (yes, you read that correctly) I realized how much we are influenced by our environment and the difference one positive role model can make regardless of our age.
My husband and son keep me grounded, focused on our present, excited for our future, and happily on my toes. I feel beyond blessed to have daily opportunities for those in need to be heard and supported. I know I'm making the little girl in me proud."
UNIQUE LENS OF CATHOLIC-CHRISTIAN META MODEL OF THE PERSON
Sierra acquired a faith-based lens of the Catholic-Christian Meta Model of the Person from her studies during her Master's Program at Divine Mercy University. The CCMMP is the approach that sees all humans with the same dignity, respect, and sparkle that we were shown when we were created. Regardless of your background, culture, sex, or religion, each person is deserving of unconditional love in order to truly flourish and it starts with understanding that you don't need to be perfect to be met where you are.
Vitz, P. C., Nordling, W. J., & Titus, C. S. (Eds.). (2020). A Catholic Christian meta-model of the person: Integration with psychology and mental health practice. Sterling, VA: Divine Mercy University Press.
Check out some of my PERSONAL Go-To Coping Skills and Experiences BELOW
Listen- Coping Skills
Ocean Waves to fall asleep
Classical Relaxation music on Alexa
Fall Football Games
Rain and Thunderstorms
70s Rock- Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Queen
Education & Experience
Provisional License Mental Health Practitioner
License # 12816
Divine Mercy University, 2021
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wayne State College, 2018
Bachelors in Science- Human Services and Criminal Justice minor
Catholic Psychotherapy Association
Trauma Informed Care 101 & 102
ThinkHR trainings/Knowledge Hub
Green Cross Academy trainings
Treating Sexual Trauma 2020
Treating Traumatized Children and Adolescents, 2021
Treating Traumatized Families, 2021
CPR/Safety First/CPI Certified
EMDR 1 Training, April 2021
Essential Pregnancy Services, 2018
Catholic Charities, 2018-2020
Domestic Violence Shelter Overnight Advocate
Post-Adoption Family Services Specialist
Mentoring Moms Program Coordinator
Lutheran Family Services RSafe Internship, 2020-2021
Amy Simons Private Practice Internship, 2021
CHI Immanuel Mental Health Tech, 2020-2022
Full Circle Therapy BHIS Provider, 2021-2022
Smell- Coping Skills
Almond Extract
Grilling and Campfires
Cucumber and Watermelon
Freshly clean house
Coffee Shops
Taste-Coping Skills
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Root Beer
Grilled Salmon
Mashed Potatoes
Pretzels
Touch-Coping Skills
Running in the Sun
Walking on leaves
Diamond Art
Typing on Keyboards
Warm blankets out of the dryer
Sight-Coping Skills
Mountains
Smiles
Jurassic Park the movie
Holiday Decorations
Baking Shows