Joy Slaughter
BSPsy, BPH, AEMT, CHC
Internationally Accredited
Logotherapist & Existential Analyst
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Master Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner
Philosophical Counselor &
Existential Coach
EDUCATION
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Diploma in Logotherapy & Existential Analysis
Franklian Psychotherapy
Viktor Frankl Institute of Ireland
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Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Summa Cum Laude
Emphasis in Coaching
Thomas University
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Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Lacrosse University
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Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
Emphasis in Fine Art Photography
Thomas University
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Diplomas & Certifications​
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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Georgia Department of Health
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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Southwest Georgia Technical College
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Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician
Thomas Technical Institute
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Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Certified Health Coach
American Council on Exercise
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Certified Weight Management Specialist
American Council on Exercise
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MIND
Master Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner
Academy of Modern Applied Psychology
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Advanced Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner
Academy of Modern Applied Psychology
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Certification
Elmira Strange, International Association of Therapists
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Certification
Elmira Strange, International Association of Therapists
Diploma in Advanced Counseling for Depression
Elmira Strange, International Association of Therapists
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Gestalt Psychotherapy Certification
Elmira Strange, International Association of Therapists
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification
Elmira Strange, International Association of Therapists
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Paradoxical Intention Certification
Viktor Frankl Institute of Ireland
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Compassion Fatigue Educator
Traumatology Institute
Certified Behavior Change Specialist
American Council on Exercise
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Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach
Transformation Services
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Diploma in Arts Therapy
Renaissance Life Therapies
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PHILOSOPHY
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Existential Well-Being Counseling
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
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Grief and Bereavement Counseling Certification
Elmira Strange, International Association of Therapists
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Additional Training
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Human Sexuality
Thomas University
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Foundations of Heart Rate Variability
Elite HRV
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Philosophy of Neuroscience
Dr. Mark Miller, University of Sussex
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EMS Response for the COVID-19 Patient
New York State Department of Health
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Sleep in Pandemic and Endemic COVID-19: Diagnosis and Management Strategies
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Specialist Care
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MIND
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Integrated Treatment of Dual Disorders
Thomas University
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Psychological First Aid
Massachusetts Department of Health
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DBT Emotion Regulation
Alicia Paz
Using Creative Arts Online
Ani de la Prida
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Growing up in Uncertain Times
Dr. Lisa Damour
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Gender Diversity in a New Decade
South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
during COVID
Mental Health Association of Rhode Island
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Stress Mastery Solutions
Heidi Hanna
Resilience in Crisis
Inner Arts Collaborative
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Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Grief
African-American Mental Health Providers​
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EFT Tapping Experience
Lyndsie Coon
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EFT Tapping
Karen Aquinas
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Art Therapy
Tatiana Ambrose
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Psychological Effects of COVID-19
Coalition of Culturally Competent Providers
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PHILOSOPHY
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Existential Coaching Skills
New School of Psychotherapy & Counseling
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Philosophy
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Transcending Grief
Dezelic & Ghanoum
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Supporting and Counseling People Bereaved During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. John Wilson
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Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity
Universidad Diego Portales
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Existential Perspectives
Mick Cooper
Existential Coaching
Sasha van Deurzen-Smith, Existential Academy
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Cultivating Community through Transformative Justice
Vassar College
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Coping with Racial Trauma and Channeling Black Rage
Association of Black Psychologists
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Understanding Transgender and Gender Diverse Children
Ohio University
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Adult Siblings and Disenfranchised Grief
Center for Grief Therapy & Education
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Human Flourishing in Times of Stress
York University
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Grief and Loss from the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
Breast Cancer Resource Center
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Complicated Grief in the COVID-19 Era
Hospice Foundation of America
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Publications
BOOKS
Crossing the Line, Second Edition
EMS Contemporary Novel
Flashover Press
October, 2019​
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Crossing the Line
Caitlyn Armistead
EMS Contemporary Novel
Flashover Press
February 2016
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TRADE JOURNALS
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Research Analysis: Pervasive Domestic Violence Myths EMS Providers Believe
EMS1
January 2, 2018
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Paramedics Argue About Making Entry or Waiting for Police
May 26, 2016
EMS1
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10 Helpful Stethoscope Tips for EMTs, Paramedics, and Students
May 9, 2016
EMS1
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How to Respond to Sexual Harassment in the Corrections Workplace
Corrections1
November 13, 2015
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How to Respond to Sexual Harassment in the EMS Workplace
EMS1
October 18, 2015​
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EMT School is Training a Family of Superheroes
EMS1
May 2, 2015
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NEWSPAPERS/ACADEMIA
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The Ketogenic Diet: What's all the hype?
Health Matters
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
December 29, 2018​
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Unnamed Article
Nighthawk Review
Thomas University
Spring 2016
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Table for Nine (Column)
Thomasville Townie
January - August 2014​