Hello, my name is Maribeth Darst-Curran.  I am a Certified Counselor with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice as well as a Masters in Psychology.  I have been working with youth and children, primarily within social services for almost 20 years!  It is something I am passionate about and really enjoy doing. I primarily work with school age and adolescent youth and help teach the school age and teen parenting classes and am trained in several evidence based parenting programs including The Incredible Years and Triple P which I provide for families through WFWS. 

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My work experience with youth and families has included a lot of advocacy, strength building and a goals based approach.  For many years I've worked with adults to learn stress management skills, use Smart Goals for progress in difficult areas, increase parenting skills (using the Incredible Years Program) and access community resources to improve quality of life.  I have a passion for working with kids with Autism as well.  I also have experience as a Child and Family Specialist Case Manager where I helped support and advocate for parents within the educational system with 504 Plans, IEP and any other support needed.  Additionally I assessed developmental needs for children ages birth to 18 and create developmental plans.  I am knowledgeable of McKinney Vento Laws and have experience coordinating with parents and youth and educational institutions to support academic achievement.  

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Other noteworthy areas of training are in Domestic Abuse, Resiliency Training, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Adverse Childhood Experiences Training (ACES).  

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I am meeting with families in their homes and via telehealth.  I look forward to the opportunity to work with your family!