LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING
Education
Naropa University
Degree: Bachelors/Masters in Contemplative Psychology
Date of Graduation: January, 1990
Fleming College Florence, Florence, Italy
Degree: Associate of Fine Arts
Date of Graduation: May, 1975
Continuing Education/Certifications/License
Trained as a Certified Senior Advisor – 2012–2019
Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Licensed Professional Counselor – August, 2012
State of Colorado
Alzheimer’s Association training:
Communication; Behaviors; Death, Dying and Dementia
QMAP (qualified medication administration person)
Mindfulness Awareness meditation and practice since 1977
Training and Skills Background
Ellen has been working with older people with dementia since 1996. She has tremendous compassion, sensitivity and appreciation for people struggling with memory loss and confusion.
Death and Dying – many years’ experience including hospice interaction
CNA trained – Fall protocol
Wound care
Medical care management
Familiarity with illness, recovery falls, stroke, illness, frailty, dementia..
Professional Experience
Private Consultant and Geriatric Care Manager – 1996-Present
Windhorse Community Services – 2007-2017
Team Leader
Windhorse Family and Eldercare Services – 2007-2014
Supervisor
Trainer
Clinical Steering Committee
Temenos House, Inc. – 1996-2007
Owner/operator of Licensed Assisted Living Home
Boulder County Mental Health Partners – 1990-1997
Crisis Team
Community Involvement
Served on the Board at Our Home – 2015-16
Served on the Board at Santa Fe Tree House Camp – 2015-Present