Trauma-Informed Approaches Among the Adult Drug Court Setting (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783031723674)

Nancy Tamburo-Trevino has been practicing the art of helping others heal for over 25 years. A graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and Simmons College with a Master's in Social Work, she holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas.

She has worked with nonprofits in Texas, New York and California, focusing on helping those suffering from substance use disorders as well as multitude of other stressful life situations. She has experience in working in civilian personnel, within a major behavioral health insurance company, and youth organizations focusing on prevention strategies deterring substance use. She has expertise facilitating and co-directing women's and youth spiritual retreats. Her most recent work experience is serving clients connected to felony drug court, providing integrated treatment services.

She is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, believing in the healing power of the brain and creating an environment where clients can begin their healing journeys. She is a clinical member for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and a current member with the National Association of Social Workers, the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. She has facilitated staff trainings on use of self, trauma-informed care, presented at state and national conferences, and supervised Master-level students and Licensed Professional Counselor interns as they worked on their higher education degrees and state licensure.