Piyachat Ruengvisesh Finney 2011

PIYACHAT RUENVISESH FINNEY

Director and Founder SAISILP : The Centre for Creative Growth and Professional Training BB Building, 54 Sukhumvit 21, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, THAILAND Tel (66+2) 258- 7562, Fax (66+2) 664-2178 Email Address : creative_healing@yahoo.com

Professional Licenses :
Massachusetts Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), USA (7/1/93) Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC), USA (11/18/92)

Professional Credentials :
American Board Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama(CP) Art Therapist Registered(ATR) by The American Art Therapy Association

Education :
Lesley College Graduate School, Cambridge, Massachusetts Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies, May 1988 Thesis : Family Portraits : Through the eyes of the Abused Children Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Bachelor of Science in Education, May 1986 Majors : Early Childhood Education Young Children with Special Needs Minor : Psychology Professional Experiences :

November 2001 Present

Bangkok, Thailand

Director of SAISILP : The Centre for Creative Growth and Professional Training - Plans and implements marketing strategies for the SAISILP CENTRE. - Provides Counseling services to individuals, couples, families and children. - Offers clinical training workshops. Diagnoses include mood disorders, ADHD, ADD, ASD and Asperghers Syndrome. - Leads psychotherapy and personal development (growth) groups.

Piyachat Ruengvisesh Finney 2011 Provides clinical supervision to counselors. Plans and implements group activities for children, adolescents, and adults. Provides consultations to school and institutional settings. Collaborates and Networks with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

1996 - July 2001 Bangkok, Thailand Senior Counselor Community Services of Bangkok (CSB) - Provided counseling services to individuals, couples, families and children. - Offers clinical training workshops to counselors, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses who work for governmental, non-governmental and private agencies. - Involved with EAP training and provided clinical services to Multi-National companies. 1995 - 1996 Bangkok, Thailand Consultant and Group Leader Family Centre - Organized and conducted creative arts therapy groups for children. - Provided family and couple counseling services. 1989 - 1995 Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Expressive Therapist and Clinical Site Supervisor Lawrence F. Schiff Day Treatment Centre ( a day treatment program for adults who have psychiatrics illnesses and/or who have a history of trauma). The agency is affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, MA, USA ) - Supervised graduate student interns from Clinical Psychology and Expressive Therapies Disciplines from Lesley College Graduate School. - Conducted various forms of group psychotherapy such as art therapy, Psychodrama, expressive arts, trauma group, psycho-educational group, etc. - Administered Initial Assessments and Periodic Evaluation Work ups on Clients Progresses. - Presented clinical cases at the weekly case conference. - Provided individual and family counseling services. - Conducted groups for trauma survivors using a variety of techniques :Psychoeducational approach, art therapy, and role playing(the staff group was trained by the Victims of Violence Team, Cambridge Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, USA). 1993 1995 Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Adjunct Faculty Member at Lesley College Graduate School. - Taught the following graduate courses : Clinical Skills, Art Therapy : Supervision, Psychodrama, and Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning. - Conducted intensive summer courses in psychodrama in the International School Exchange Program to graduate students from Switzerland, Israel, Canada, and Washington, D.C. USA

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1988 1989 Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Assistant Director and Expressive Therapist at the Metropolitan State Hospital (an inpatient day treatment program for chronically, mentally - illed adults). - Managed administrative duties in the absence of the director. - Conducted art therapy, psychodrama, recreational groups. - Provided individual counseling to clients who have diagnoses of Schizophrenia, Depression, Psychopathic offenders, etc. 1987 1988 Arlington, Massachusetts, USA Did an internship for a period of 9 months at the Schools for Children (a MA Chapter 766 school program for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents). - Provided individual counseling by utilizing techniques of play Therapy and Art Therapy with children who have been abused and neglected. - Did Home Visits and provided counseling to parents. 1986 1987 Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA Did a 9 month practicum training at the Marlborough Child Psychiatric Unit, Marborogh Hospital ( diagnoses included conduct disorder, childhood schizophrenia, depression, abused and neglected cases, suicidal and at risks children who have emotional and behavioral problems ) - Provided group therapy such as art therapy, play group, recreational groups to Youngsters who were the patients on the unit. - Provided individual counseling utilizing play therapy techniques. - Administered Clinical Assessments and Wrote up Reports.

Academic and Other Projects Involvement:

August 2011- Child and Adolescents Psychiatric Unit, Siriraj Hospital, Thailand Consultant to the Inpatient Psychiatric Department (IPD) Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team on clinical issues and treatment plans for PTSD child and adolescent patients. May 2011 Child and Adolescents Psychiatric Unit, Siriraj Hospital, Thailand Conducted 3 days intensive workshop on Professional Relationships and Group Dynamics to enhance team cohesion. April 2011 Kasetsart Demonstration School, Bangkok, Thailand Conducted a week-long Life Skills Summer Camp for children with Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD and ADHD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Asperghers Syndrome.

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March 2011 - Child and Adolescents Psychiatric Unit, Siriraj Hospital , Thailand Conducted 4 classes, Creative Arts and Self-Development Workshop to the unit staff exploring intra-personal issues and interpersonal dynamics. June 2010 Present Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand Conduct Psychodrama Group and Consult Psychiatric Nursing Team on Group Process and Group Dynamics. May-June 2010 Graduate School of Psychology, ABAC University, Thailand Conducted a workshop for graduate students, Introduction to Psychodrama and Group Process 27 -28 August 2009 Thai Correctional System, Ministry of Justice, Bangkok, Thailand Conducted a two day workshop for Correctional officials Nationwide on Counseling Techniques and Process and How to Improve Family Relationships for Inmates 22 April 2009 Juvenile Delinquent and Family Court, Ministry of Justice, Thailand Conducted a workshop for nationwide counselors who work for the Juvenile Delinquent and Family Court on Group Therapy and Therapeutic Skills March 2009 Siriraj Hospital, Dept of Child and Adolescents Psychiatry, Thailand Taught group therapeutic skills for staff on Child and Adolescents Psychiatry unit and medical residents in preparation for a week long summer camp for ADHD children. Conduct Art Therapy Group and Psychodrama Group during the camp for ADHD children. Consultant / Supervisor for clinical issues for staff and residents on the unit. 11 June 2008 United Nation (UN) Bangkok, Thailand Conducted a workshop entitled Psychology of Retirement for the staff of the UN and Its Agencies in Bangkok and Neighbouring Countries as a part of the Retirement Seminar between 9-13 June 2008 May 2008 Harrow International School Bangkok, Thailand Conducted two workshops for School Counselors and members of Bangkok International Counselor Association: Emotional Management in Children and Adolescents and How to Help Children and Adolescents Deal with Changes April May 2008 Youth and Family Court, Ministry of Justice Bangkok, Thailand Conducted Introduction to Art therapy courses for nation-wide counselors who work with youths who committed crimes.

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21-25 April 2008 Sathit Kaset Demonstration School Bangkok, Thailand Conducted Expressive Therapies program in the EQ Camp for ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome, and Autistic Children 20 March 2008 Sathit Kaset Demonstration School Bangkok, Thailand Conducted an experiential workshop entitled, Emotional Management for Children. September 2006 Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, Thailand Provides EAP services to the school employees Gives consultation to management team regarding difficult issues and situations. 24 May 2005 Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, Thailand Conducted a workshop for Parent Teacher Group (PTG) on Third Culture Kids (TCK) October 2004 to Present An affiliated counselor to Human Dynamic Asia Pacific Co., Ltd, BKK, Thailand Provides EAP Services to Cooperate Companies affiliated to HDAP Provides training workshop on Mental Health / Coaching Topics January 2005 Austrade : Australian Embassy Bangkok, Thailand Conducted a psycho-educational workshop on Post Tsunami PTSD effects Assessed and debriefed the Austrade Personnel who were involved in Post Tsunami duties Provided counseling services to Austrade Personnel July 2004 Present Honorary Advisor to Mother & Child Magazine, BKK, Thailand Gives advises to the Editorial Team on specific issues relating to Mental Health and Family May 2004 and March 2005 Sathit Krasetsart Elementary School. Bangkok,Thailand Was a workshop leader for EQ Camp for Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disordered Children (ADHD) at Sathit Krasetsart Elementary School. March 2004 2006 Rung Arun School, Bangkok, Thailand Gives advises to the Management Team and the Teaching Staff on psychological related issues Develops psychological referral network in the community Conducts training workshops for teachers on various topics such as self-development for teachers, how to deal with special needs children and parents, etc.

Piyachat Ruengvisesh Finney 2011 March 2004 Department of Psychiatry, Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand Conducted Art Therapy Workshop for Psychiatric Residents. Organized Art & Personality Development for Psychiatric Residents.

July 2002 & 2004 Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Welfares, BKK Conducted workshops for social workers nationwide on the topic of Forensic Interviewing Techniques for Abused Victims in the Justice System June 2002 National Symposium for AIDS Conference, Department of Mental Health, Public Health MinistryBangkok, Thailand Presented Art Therapy: Living the Full Potentials to professionals who work in the Mental Health system in Thailand. September 2000 Bangkok, Thailand A Special Lecturer participated in the National symposium for the Judges organized by the Ministry of Justice on the topic of Interviewing Techniques with Children who have been traumatized March - April 2000 Bangkok, Thailand A clinical Trainer for counselors, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists who worked for Sritanya Hospital, Department of Mental Health and Youth and Family Counseling Centre, Ministry of Justice on Clinical and Forensic Interviewing Techniques and Treatment Approaches for the Abused Child January 2000 Unocal Thailand, Ltd. Bangkok, Thailand Provided a training workshop for the Medical Unit at Unocal Thailand,Ltd., on Preliminary Problem Assessment 1995 2000 Bangkok, Thailand A special lecturer to Psychology Graduate Programs at Mahidol University, Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University and Ramkamhaeng University on the following courses : Introduction to Art Therapy, Expressive Therapy and Psychodrama. 1997 2000 Bangkok, Thailand A clinical trainer for counselors, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists who worked for The Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health and Youth and Family Counseling Centre, Ministry of Justice. 1997 2000 Bangkok, Thailand A clinical trainer for counselors, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists who worked for The Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health and Youth and Family Counseling Centre, Ministry of Justice.

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1998 1999 Bangkok, Thailand Worked on the judging committee for the Childrens Art Exhibition organised by The Ministry of Education and The Norwegian International Childrens Art Museum. March 1999 The American Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand Co-speaker on the topic of Alcoholism : Impacts on Your Work and Family A workshop for a group of supervisors who worked for the US Embassy.

Publications:
Finney, Piyachat R. ( 1994). A review of Two Art Assessment Tools in an Adult Day Treatment Centre Viewpoints, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. Number 2, Volume 11. Illinois, USA Finney, Piyachat R. (1998 ). Silver Drawing Test of Cognition and Emotion Reviews, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. Number 1, Volume 15. Illinois, USA Finney, Piyachat R.(1998 - 2001). Columnist of You Are What You Draw Mother and Child Monthly Magazine. Bangkok, Thailand Finney, Piyachat R. (2001) An Expressive Therapy Group : Guidelines Treatment for Children who were victims of violence. Sritanya Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand Silver, Rawley and Piyachat R. Finney (2007) The Silver Drawing Test and Draw a Story: Assessing Depression, Aggression, and Cognitive Skills. (pp. 204 205) The Silver Drawing Test in Thailand Routledge Publication: New York, USA London, UK.

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Finney, Piyachat R. (2007). Published a chapter on Expressive Therapy in a Psychiatry Text book Vol.II

/ Professional Publications and Interviews

March 2004 November 2003 October 2003 23 June 2003 June 2003 The Nation Health and Cuisine Psychodrama Morning Health Club 5 Life and Family

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The Nation Psychodrama 11 541 365 2545 Art Therapy American Art Therapy Association (AATA), USA The Nation, Sunday Focus, Living Section Mr.Wee Soo Cheang 495 2245 9 9 313 9 ITV 9 9