Patricia Garrett Keyes
Erie
Summary
Dedicated pastoral counselor specializing in spiritual guidance and grief counseling. Ability to provide emotional support and create impactful wellness programs.
Known for delivering compassionate support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastoral Counselor
Praise Tabernacle Erie, Inc.
Erie
11.2020 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to individuals facing personal challenges.
- Led group sessions to foster community support and emotional healing.
- Developed and implemented programs addressing mental health and wellness.
- Facilitated workshops on coping strategies and personal development, enhancing participants' emotional resilience.
- Conducted outreach activities to connect individuals with essential support services.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to clients.
- Encouraged spiritual growth by facilitating weekly bible study groups.
- Composed sermons addressing issues pertinent to the lives of parishioners.
- Developed and tailored pastoral care plans, providing individualized spiritual guidance to meet diverse needs.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
Spiritual Counselor
Women's New Life Program at Grace House
Erie
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to improve program delivery and effectiveness for residents' spiritual growth.
- Maintained accurate client records ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for residents.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of residents' progress and treatment plans.
- Provided supervision and in-house activities to support residents.
- Led spiritual life development initiatives and facilitated Bible study sessions to deepen residents' faith.
- Facilitated a 12-week Boundaries Series workshop, equipping clients with essential skills for personal growth and relationship management.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
Hospice Chaplain CPE Student
Vitas Hospice
Stockbridge
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided spiritual support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges.
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions, helping family members navigate emotions and find healing.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create holistic care plans for patients.
- Educated families on the hospice philosophy and available resources.
- Developed individualized spiritual care plans aligned with patient beliefs and values.
- Offered emotional support during difficult conversations about prognosis and care options.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and updates.
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
- Encouraged open dialogue between family members regarding funeral arrangements prior to a patient's passing.
- Offered comfort measures such as prayer or reading sacred texts during moments of distress.
- Assisted families in making end-of-life decisions such as completing advance directives.
- Provided bereavement support services, offering follow-up visits to assist families in their healing journey after loss.
Education
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling-Discipleship & Church Ministry
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2017
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry/ Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Point University
East Point, GA03-2012
Skills
- Spiritual counseling
- Group facilitation
- Program development
- Grief counseling
- Pastoral care planning
- Emotional support
Certification
- Mental Health Coach Certification - American Association of Christian Counselors
- Professional Life Coach Certification - American Association of Christian Counselors
- Human Flourishing Coach Certification - American Association of Christian Counselors
- Ordained Pastor - Restoration of Life Church, Jonesboro, GA
Timeline
Spiritual Counselor
Women's New Life Program at Grace House
01.2023 - 11.2023
Pastoral Counselor
Praise Tabernacle Erie, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Hospice Chaplain CPE Student
Vitas Hospice
05.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling-Discipleship & Church Ministry
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry/ Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Point University