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Kareen King’s KeyNotes 

Kareen King, MA, RDT
Registered Drama Therapist, Performance Artist, Educator, Activity Professional (specializing as singer-songwriter, storyteller, puppeteer)
Home address: 23033 N. 4^th, Osage City, KS 66523
785-528-4699 (Home) 785-633-7293 (cell)  
If unavailable, call Jeff King at 785-528-3553 (office) or 785-409-9729
E-mail: wheethreekings@hotmail.com
Website: www.kareenking.com

My Mission:

To empower others toward compassionate care-giving, adventurous aging, and creative expression

My Relevance to Your Association:

My presentations address the heart of person-centered care. Too often in long-term or other care facilities, care-giving recipients have been objectified or dehumanized. Cries for help are often dismissed or ignored. Needs of the residents are sometimes viewed as chores. Individual potential is often overlooked or minimized. I confront these pitfalls in a way that empowers care-givers to take a second look at the residents and their ability to experience an enriching activity life. My original songs and stories stem from experiences and conversations I’ve had with the residents I’ve served, exposing their humanity and individuality. Staff members return to their workplaces with greater love, compassion, energy, creativity and vision.

Credentials:

MA in Theater with a Concentration in Drama Therapy, Kansas State University, 2006

Registered Drama Therapist, 2007

BGS, Emporia State University, 1994

Current member of National Association of Drama Therapy

Current Member of Gerontological Society of America

Pertinent Qualifying Experience:

Employed as Ulyssean Program Director/Activity Supervisor at Brookside Retirement Community from May, 2006 through January, 2009; Adjunct Instructor for Allen Community College since 2001, taught Public Speaking as a GTA at Kansas State University for two years, have performed as a professional puppeteer since 1987, presented over 75 concerts and released four albums with my sibling band (1993-2000), have presented over eighty concerts and workshops since the 2007 release of my CD, The Person in the Picture Ain’t Me, have presented concerts, workshops, and/or keynotes for professional associations including the Governor’s Conference on Aging, Kansas Health Care Association, National Association for Drama Therapy, Kansas Activities Director Association, Kansas Alzheimer’s Associations, and the Tutera Group. A comprehensive list is available in my client list link at the type right corner of this page. I am also on the touring roster of the Kansas Arts Commission.

Target Audience:

• Activities

• Administrators

• Social Service

• Nurses (all levels)

• Direct Care

• Dietary

• Transportation

• Volunteers

• General
   

Level of Sophistication: Though I touch on elements of applicable literature and professional practice, my audience outcome goals are primarily affective and behavioral. Thus, my presentations are suitable for all levels of audience expertise including introductory, intermediate, and advanced.
 

Type of Presentation:

My presentations incorporate original songs, storytelling, lecture, audience participation, and demonstrations.
 

Audio Visual and Other Needs:

My presentations incorporate original songs, storytelling, lecture, audience participation, and demonstrations.

Fees: Negotiable speaker fee and expenses (mileage and/or airfare, meals, car rental, if applicable) are requested.

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For more information:  contact Kareen