Hello! I'm Amanda
I'm a Disability Justice and Queer Activist from the Midwest. I am a Social Worker by profession. I believe that social change and social justice have to go along with healing and resilience. My work is rooted in the understanding that we must strive to realize how we are all interconnected in order to change our little piece of the world.
Amanda Stahl
Disability Justice & Queer Activist
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Location:
Louisville, KY
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Date of Birth:
June 29th
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EXPERIENCE
October 2018-Present
Lead Organizer/Counselor
THE INDEPENDENCE SEEKER'S PROJECT
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Developed and implemented counseling protocols
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Directs and supervises all programming for project
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Performed clinical counseling for adults with developmental disabilities and people with severe mental illness.
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Specializing in trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and suicide first-aid.
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Supervising experience with employees and student interns.
2015-February 2018
Counselor & Civic Engagement Coordinator
MATTINGLY EDGE
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Developed and implemented counseling protocols.
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Developed and coordinated a self- advocacy initiative for adults with developmental disabilities.
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Performed clinical counseling for adults with developmental disabilities and people with severe mental illness.
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Specializing in trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and suicide first-aid.
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Supervising experience with employees and student interns.
2014-2015
Case Manager
BARROWMAN
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In charge of case load, led Plan of Care meetings where client's services were discussed and used Bio-Psycho Social Assessments to determine needs of the client.
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Communicated clearly with medical personnel about client's needs.
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Monitored the health, safety, and welfare of the client.
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Assisted clients with redirecting negative behaviors into positive ones.
2011-2012
Student Intern
BRIDGEHAVEN
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Worked with adults who have severe mental illness, experience chemical dependency and partner abuse.
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Facilitated groups using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, narrative therapy, and emotional interviewing.
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Responsibilities were to facilitate clinical groups with women who are coping with abuse issues and substance abuse groups, one-on-one counseling, and developed clinical curriculum to help the clients connect with their families.
EDUCATION
2011-2012
Master's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ​
Masters of Science of Social Work
2006-2009
Bachelor's Degree
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's of Social Work
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2004-2006
Undergraduate Studies
BRESCIA UNIVERSITY
Social Work
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PARTNERS
SKILLS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Trained in Multiple Therapeutic Modalities
Specializes in Working with Trans Individuals and People with Disabilities
MEDIA APPEARANCES
BODY POLITICS DECONSTRUCTED: Amanda Stahl, Defining Fairness by Laura Ellis
I was interviewed in June of 2012 as part of the Defining Fairness Series on Louisville's Local NPR station. To listen, please click below.
STRANGE FRUIT (Radio Show) - WFPL
I was interviewed in April of 2014 at the Unconference, discussing developmental disability and sexuality. I am featured beginning at the 10 minute mark. To listen, please click below.
PRIVILEGE CHECK: A Conversation About Invisible Advantages
I was interviewed in April 2016 by Kaila Story. This series examines the concept of privilege, looking at all different kinds of privilege that people experience. To listen to the whole show please follow the link below. To listen to the excerpt containing only my segment, please scroll down. It can be found under the Section "Ability Privilege."