Symone Farmer, MA, CCLS:
Great to meet you!
I'm a Midwest girl at heart but right now I find myself in the Pacific Northwest. I've worked at Seattle Children's Hospital for the last 4.5 years in various roles supporting children and families. I am a Certified Child Life Specialist, which involves helping children cope with emotional stress, illness, injury, and trauma. I do this through education, preparation, and coaching. When I'm not working I spend my time going to concerts, traveling, and oil painting.
Speciality: Grief + Loss, Medical Issues or illness, Parent-Child Conflict, Separation Anxiety, Sibling Conflicts
Works with: All Ages
Approach: Coaching, Family Systems
Style: Direct, Empowering, Inviting
I have a bachelor's degree in Health & Human Physiology from the University of Iowa (go hawks!) and a master's degree in Family & Consumer Sciences from Western Michigan University. I have a certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Grief Support Specialist. Additionally, I am a Certified Positive Discipline Educator through the Positive Discipline Association
Available throughout the US
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Fun Facts:
SuperPower: Helping people identify their strengths
Free Time: I love traveling the world and learning about new cultures. I've been to 15 countries, my favorites being India, South Africa, and the Netherlands. I also volunteer with an alcohol and drug prevention program for teens called Operation Snowball. I am on the board of directors for the organization.
Self-Care: Watching reality TV
#1 Dinner-Date: Pitbull. I have SO much love in my heart for Mister Worldwide
Proudest Moment: Graduating with my master's degree. I am first generation and the eldest daughter (what a combo) so it was a really big deal to earn not just one but two degrees.