Graham Dore

Profession: Research Associate - UPMC Western Psychiatric
Mental Health, Medicine, Research and Development
In my role on the study team, I recruit and consent new participants, do data management/analysis, present our written work, and log the "fidelity" of our treatment model - mindfulness for chronic pain. Search OPTIMUM.pitt.edu for more information!

Mental Health Counselor/Graduate Assistant
Mental Health, Education, Research and Development
Thus far, I've had the opportunity to provide basic counseling skills and group counseling skills to individuals I've met through my training program and undergraduates. I also do extensive national website research on community college counselors.

Dog Walker for Wag!
Entrepreneurship
As an independently contracted worker for the dog-walker/sitter app called "Wag!", I periodically accept available local pet owners' requests to provide them with pet care services. I LOVE dogs, and always ensure that they have a great experience!

Host
Hospitality and Tourism, Customer Support
At the Merion Cricket Club near Philadelphia, I supported restaurant managers and servers, as well as the club's members who came as guests for a meal. I prepared/cleaned up menus and dining floors, welcomed and sat guests, and fielded reservations.

Interests: I am a big fan of making music/art as a singer, actor, and guitar player. I also love to play games and spend time together with friends, family, and animals. I run an Etsy shop that sells custom-blended herbal teas called Herbal Spirituali-Tea. Finally, I love to run around exploring nature outdoors!

Education: University of Pittsburgh
Mental Health, Medicine, Research
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pitt in 2021. In my time there, I also studied Neuroscience and the "Conceptual Foundations of Medicine". Furthermore, I led two student groups for mental health advocacy (NAMI & the Meditation Club).

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Mental Health, Medicine, Research
My graduate school professional training is for a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. While I have yet to graduate, I am now beginning to see clients. I am a trauma-informed, Narrative/Gestalt therapist researching new interventions.

Spoken Languages: английский (Native), датский (Basic), французский (Conversational)

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