My quest for understanding human behavior began nearly 20 years ago.  My therapeutic style is dependent upon the Jungian belief that the client holds the secrets and resources to their own psychological balance and psychic expansion. My primary goal as a counselor is to act as facilitator or guide in the therapeutic process thereby empowering the client. By observing a non-judgmental approach and by providing a safe and supportive environment, clients are encouraged to reawaken significant elements from their unconscious and reunite these fragments to create a more integrated and whole psyche. This reunion or awakening ordinarily leads to a more enhanced, directed, and fulfilled existence, for the client. These are some of the skills and methods I use to encourage positive transformation:

Dream-work and Imagery Altered states, trance and breath-work Examining body symptoms Reconnecting with primal energy, the collective Unconscious, the Id, Essence, Chi or Kundalini Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Exploring myth and archetypes Hypnotherapy Creativity and Art

My determination, commitment and dedication in assisting those in need of guidance are sincere and unfaltering. I hope to be able to help you enhance your interpersonal relationships, as well as deepen your self-awareness, sense of achievement and fulfillment. My specific strengths and interests are:

2006-2007  Independently contracted by Social Services and The Adoption Exchange to create and facilitate interactive group workshops for adoptees  (S.A.G.E)

2004-2007 Independently contracted by Colorado Heritage Camps to create and facilitate P.R.I.D.E! Interactive Role-Playing Workshop for adoptive children. Facilitator of parent presentation

1996-2007  Self-employed as a psychotherapist, Jungian and Archetypal emphasis.

1991-1996  Internship as a therapist at the Archetypal Academy, Boulder. Dr. Charles Bebeau, as supervisor. In conjunction with my graduate studies at Regis University and the Archetypal Academy, I was able to experience the therapeutic relationship in a supervised environment.

2004-present   Volunteer at Medicine Horse Program, founder Diane Kennedy M. A. with a women’s group encouraging self-exploration, discipline and teamwork working with equine friends. Co-facilitator of the New Hope Foal Project, working with teen-aged girls. This project was recently awarded the County Business Report’s Fifth annual IQ Award.

2001-present Volunteer working with young children at Fireside Elementary School, literacy projects, the library, art room and coordinating holiday parties and events.

1989-1991Volunteered helping mentally challenged individuals at Cedar House, Boulder, an open facility for schizophrenics and others suffering from milder forms of psychosis. My duties included taking patients to and from Boulder Community Hospital and co-facilitating groups and workshops.

• 1978-1984 Awarded an Academic Diploma from The American International School of Zurich, Switzerland.

• 1984-1986   Undergraduate studies at Juniata College, Pennsylvania. Emphasis on biology and psychology.

• 1986-1993   Awarded a   B.A. in psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

• 1991-1995   Awarded a certificate of training from the Archetypal Academy, specializing in Jungian and Archetypal psychology with a secondary emphasis on altered states and spiritual exploration. Awarded a diploma as a Certified Archetypal Therapist (CAT).

• 1993-1995   Awarded a M.A. in psychology from Regis University, Denver, with an emphasis on Jungian Psychology. Thesis: Altered States of Consciousness and Healing: Providing a Link Between the Unconscious and Conscious Mind. Final Presentation: Spirituality and the Symbols of Wholeness.

• 2005   Awarded a certificate in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) from the esteemed EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) in May 2005. EAGALA member.

• Founder and creator of Creative Expressions Program, an interactive workshop designed for children. This 10 week individualized program was created to combine art, creativity and invention in order to allow children to speak more freely and feel empowered by their innovations. A secondary focus is to open communication between parent and child. 2005

• Board member and practitioner of Beginnings with Adoption Wellness, a non-profit corporation designed to provide support, education and therapeutic services for families. 2006-2007

• Co-Founder of The Equinox Program, designed to help adoptive children and their families, by using an unconventional  “hands on” approach in group therapy sessions together with horses. 2004-2007

• Co-Founder of P.R.I.D.E! Interactive Role-Playing Workshops for children, presented at the Colorado Heritage Camps Inc., for adoptive families in the summer of 2005,2006, and 2007

• Co-creator of S.A.G.E. (Support for Adoptees in a Group Environment) Interactive Art Workshop, an eight-week workshop designed for kids 8-13, for Social Services and The Adoption Exchange. 2006

• Please see attachment for information on continuing education and personal development.

• Web site: www.ThereseKallstrom.com or www.CreativeExpressionsProgram.com

Languages: Fluent in English, Swedish, German, Swiss German and conversational French

Literature
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Nights of  the Soul: A Guide to Finding your Way through Life’s Ordeal’s, Thomas Moore. 2004
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Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens, Riley, M.S. and Meeks, M.D
Working with the Dreaming Body, Arnold Mindell
The Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, Nancy Verrier
The Four Agreements: A Toltec Wisdom Book, Don Miguel Ruiz
The Power of Intention; Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way, Dr. Dyer
Family First: Your Step-by-Step Plan for Creating a Phenomenal Family,  Dr. McGraw
Understanding Childhood Trauma, Dr. Levine, Mothering Magazine.
The Body as Healer: A Revisioning of Trauma and Anxiety, in Giving the Body its Due, Maxine Sheets- Johnstone
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Kranowitz, M.A.
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Ego and Archetype. Edinger.
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Your Body is Your Subconscious Mind. Candice Pert, PH.D. Sounds True of Boulder
Energy Anatomy: The Science of Persona Power, Spirituality and Health. Caroline Myss, PH.D. Sounds True 1996
Struggle for Identity: Issues in Ttransracial Adoption. NYSCIT Coalition for Children
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The Research Project. Presented by Gopi Krishna. The Phoenix Tapes 1983.
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The Phoenix Tapes. Basic Kundalini. Part 1-3. Provided by The Kundalini Research Foundation 1982. Special thanks to by dear friend and mentor Gene Kieffer who has preserved and provided these insightful oral presentations.
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Lectures and Workshops 2004-2006

C.AS.E. Training with Social Services and Debbie Riley. Dec, 1, 2006. Adoption Support and Training by Social services and the Dept. of Human Services.

Adoption Wellness and “What Babies Want” . Panel discussion and presentation. Sept 21, 2006 at The Dairy.

Dali Lama: The Science of Compassion. Three hour lecture at the Pepsi Center. Sept 17, 2006.

Roots: An Adoptee’s Perspective. By A. Dabbeni and The Colorado heritage camp, June 2006

C.A.S.E. (Center for Adoption Support & Education) Training with Debbie Riley, M.S.  A full day workshop presented for social services and The Adoption Exchange. Special training for therapists working specifically with adoption related issues and concerns. Presented by Debbie Riley, author of Beneath the Mask. (April 6.06)

The Ultimate Family Workshop.  A full day workshop presented by Aaron Huey, founder of Fire Mountain kids. 01/06

The Indigo Method: Healing ADD, ADHD & Bipolar Disorder.Focusing on the unique qualities of the Indigo Child. Presented by Tcha LaPlaca, Melisa Pearce and Aaron Huey. Jan. 2006

Colorado Jurisprudence Workshop. Presented by Patricia Stevens, Ph. D. Jurisprudence workshop and corresponding examination. Department of Regulatory Agencies approved.04/04.

The Power of Intention. Dr. Wayne Dyer as presented by PBS in April 2004.

EAGALE Workshop. April 8. 2005. Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Experiences at Montana Horse Ranch.

EAGALA Three Day Certification Training Program. May 12-15, 2005. Awarded Certificate of training as an EAP or Equine Assisted Psychotherapist by EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association).