Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Communityexperience
References
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Sam Hansen

Functional Family Therapist
Mount Maunganui

Summary

Experienced Functional Family Therapist with over five years of expertise working with at-risk youth and their families, focusing on improving communication, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. Skilled in developing tailored, evidence-based treatment plans and collaborating with social services to provide holistic support. Proven ability to foster positive family dynamics and achieve measurable outcomes through culturally competent, strengths-based interventions.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Functional Family Therapist

Kia Puawai
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
9 2022 - Current

Musician

Self Employed
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
01.2005 - Current

T.F.M Practitioner

Youth Horizons Trust
Auckland, Auckland
11.2020 - 12.2022

Business Interviewer

IPSOS
Auckland, Auckland
04.2016 - 08.2016

Staff

Video Ezy
Auckland, Auckland
01.2004 - 12.2004

Cook

KFC
Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui
01.2001 - 12.2002

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Psycholoy

Massey University
Auckland
01.2021 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Massey University
Auckland
04.2018 - 04.2020

Diploma in Computer Graphic Design -

Natcoll Design School
Wellington
01.2003 - 04.2003

School Certificate -

Awatapu College
Palmerston North
01.2001 - 04.2001

Skills

Family Systems Therapy

Conflict Resolution

Evidence-Based Practice

Communication Skills

Cultural Competency

Emotional Regulation Techniques

Risk Assessment

Collaboration and Advocacy

Problem-Solving Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Case Management

Engagement and Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Massey University Excellence Award, 2019, Highest achieving First year Pasifika student from the College of Humanities and Social Science.

Communityexperience

  • Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand, Student Mentor, 02/2020, Present
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand, Music Mentor, 06/2015, 06/2015
  • Monrad Intermediate, Palmerston North, New Zealand, Music Mentor, 05/2013, 05/2013

References

  • Malcolm Stewart, Registered Clinical Psychologist - Thrive Psychology, mwstewart@mail.com, 021792804
  • Robyn Munford, Professor - School Of Social Work - Massey University, R.Munford@massey.ac.nz, 063569099
  • Mike Bruce, CEO - Stolen Girlfriends Club, mike@stolengirlfriendsclub.com, 021655660

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Psycholoy

Massey University
01.2021 - 04.2021

T.F.M Practitioner

Youth Horizons Trust
11.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Massey University
04.2018 - 04.2020

Business Interviewer

IPSOS
04.2016 - 08.2016

Musician

Self Employed
01.2005 - Current

Staff

Video Ezy
01.2004 - 12.2004

Diploma in Computer Graphic Design -

Natcoll Design School
01.2003 - 04.2003

Cook

KFC
01.2001 - 12.2002

School Certificate -

Awatapu College
01.2001 - 04.2001

Functional Family Therapist

Kia Puawai
9 2022 - Current
Sam HansenFunctional Family Therapist