Elis Karina Ceballos
Panamá City,,Panamá
Summary
Experienced psychosocial professional prepared to accompany families navigating the child cancer journey. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation . Strong focus on team collaboration and training to connect people with a purpose. Adept at adapting to changing needs, empathetic, and reliable.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychosocial Director
Fundación Amigos del Niño con Leucemia y Cáncer
03.2015 - Current
- Develop high-performing team of psychosocial professionals by providing mentorship, guidance, and clinical supervision.
- Liaison with pediatric hospitals to contribute with comprehensive care and psycho-oncology interventions.
- Facilitate training for parents, volunteers, public institutions, the community to inform about different aspects of childhood cancer.
- Representative of the foundation´s psychosocial work for foreign partnerships (CCI, AHOPCA, St. Jude, Seleni Foundation).
- Present Annual Report on Psychosocial Support Programs (housing, medication, transportation, etc. ) and Statistics of Patients.
Psychologist
Fundación Amigos Del Niño Con Leucemia Y Cáncer
10.2011 - Current
- Interview and observe patients to gain necessary information for emotional support.
- Visit pediatric hospitals in order to collaborate and follow up on patient´s clinical and emotional situation
- Coordinate referrals with external health professionals and integral therapists.
- Evaluate and supervise hospital volunteers and psychology students seeking licensure.
On-line Tutor
Instituto De Nutrición De Centroamérica Y Panamá
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Supported health professionals from different latin american countries who enrolled in the Undergraduate Degree in Health Self-care.
- Assisted facilitation of remote virtual activities that involved students group work.
- Checked the virtual platform for work completion and redirection of techinical queries.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Presented final report on 5 different versions of the diploma.
Professor of Psycho-oncology
Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Diploma on Psycho-oncology
- Prepared and delivered an educational unit on up to date psycho-oncology interventions directed to children with cancer and their families.
Professor of Psycho-oncology
ISalud University
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Online Diploma on Pediatric Psycho-oncology
- Developed a module on emotional and social aspects that the families of kids with cancer undergo as they navigate treatment.
Family Strengthening Facilitator
SOS Children Village - Panamá
08.2011 - 09.2011
- Conducted psychological testing for caregiver selection.
- Mentored caregivers on best practices to create a home environment for children without parental care.
- Provided close follow up to a group of houses to oversee interactions between children and behavioral issues.
Psychologist - Student Services
Oxford International School
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues in students with the help of teachers in order to refer for external psychological evaluations and support.
- Conducted the screening process for preschool candidates.
- Designed strategies to improve the educational process for students with special needs.
Training Facilitator
Connect to Knowledge - Educational Project
02.2008 - 11.2009
- Worked for a government educational project sponsored by the Secretary of the Presidency and Government Innovation along with the Ministry of Education.
- Trained teachers of the public system on Meaningful Learning Theory and the use of concept maps to incorporate CMap Tools, concept mapping software, in all classrooms nationwide.
- Visited schools to evaluate the use of teaching methods shared during training.
- Reported on teachers performance and the effectiveness of this training in public schools environments.
Training Specialist
Spherion Call Center - Panamá
05.2003 - 04.2005
- Started as call center representative and was immediately promoted to trainer for a period of a year and a half, to then serve as Quality Assurance Supervisor
- Delivered customer service and knowledge management system training.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Listen to calls to help ensure quality performance.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
Education
Diploma On Psycho-oncology -
Universidad Santa María La Antigua
Panamá12-2018
Course in CBT For Couples And Families -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Panamanian Institute
Panamá04-2018
Course in CBT Stress Reduction And Mindfulness -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Panamanian Institute
Panamá12-2014
Advanced EMDR Strategies For Children Adolescents -
EMDR Institute - EMDR IBA Panamá
Panamá08-2014
Diploma On Emotional Orders And Comprehensive Care -
Fundación Educación Superior San José
Colombia02-2014
EMDR Basic Training -
EMDR Institute - EMDR IBA Panamá
Panamá10-2012
Course in CBT For Children And Adolescents -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Panamanian Institute
Panamá07-2010
Postgraduate Degree in Training And Development -
Universidad De Belgrano
Argentina12-2005
Bachelors Degree in Psychology -
Universidad Santa María La Antigua
Panamá05-2003
Skills
- Relationship building
- Emotional awareness
- Training needs analysis
- Psychological assessment
- Child Psychology
- Family counseling
- Professional networking
- Mentoring
- Online training experience
Timeline
On-line Tutor
Instituto De Nutrición De Centroamérica Y Panamá
01.2021 - 04.2023
Professor of Psycho-oncology
Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua
08.2019 - 08.2019
Psychosocial Director
Fundación Amigos del Niño con Leucemia y Cáncer
03.2015 - Current
Professor of Psycho-oncology
ISalud University
01.2013 - 12.2014
Psychologist
Fundación Amigos Del Niño Con Leucemia Y Cáncer
10.2011 - Current
Family Strengthening Facilitator
SOS Children Village - Panamá
08.2011 - 09.2011
Psychologist - Student Services
Oxford International School
02.2010 - 10.2010
Training Facilitator
Connect to Knowledge - Educational Project
02.2008 - 11.2009
Training Specialist
Spherion Call Center - Panamá
05.2003 - 04.2005
Diploma On Psycho-oncology -
Universidad Santa María La Antigua
Course in CBT For Couples And Families -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Panamanian Institute
Course in CBT Stress Reduction And Mindfulness -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Panamanian Institute
Advanced EMDR Strategies For Children Adolescents -
EMDR Institute - EMDR IBA Panamá
Diploma On Emotional Orders And Comprehensive Care -
Fundación Educación Superior San José
EMDR Basic Training -
EMDR Institute - EMDR IBA Panamá
Course in CBT For Children And Adolescents -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Panamanian Institute
Postgraduate Degree in Training And Development -
Universidad De Belgrano
Bachelors Degree in Psychology -
Universidad Santa María La Antigua
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