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Dr. Michelle Williams-Alden, LPC, MFT
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Address:    2710 W Sunrise Rim Rd, Suite 110, Boise, ID  83705
Cell:            (208) 860-7828
Email:         michelle@healthyfoundations.co
Website:     healthyfoundations.co
Owner:       Healthy Foundations, Inc.​
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Dr. Michelle Williams-Alden is passionate about bringing healing and hope to our nation's most vulnerable children who have been traumatized by abuse, neglect or abandonment.  Dr. Williams-Alden has a big heart for kids, especially those who are struggling or often misunderstood. Michelle, once a foster child, understands  first-hand, attachment related trauma and childhood abuse. She was adopted at 6 years old and then after forty years,  reunited with her biological siblings and mother. She believes that a child's family is key in restoring hope and safety and resolving past hurts and disappointments. She has spent years studying best practices for children and trauma, learning about the incredible healing power of the brain, and working in the trenches with families in crisis. From this great wealth of information, she has developed the HF Family Program (HFFP)--an intensive in-home program that is available to individual families and agencies across the US.  

EDUCATION
2022        Doctor of Human Services - Leadership and Organizational Management; graduated with distinction (Capella University)
2012        Master of Science in Human Services; specialization in marital, couple and family counseling/therapy; graduated with distinction (Capella University)
1988         Bachelor’s Degree in religious education with emphasis on psychology (NNU)

EXPERIENCE
2019        HF Family Program: provided to agencies
2014        New Beginnings Adoption Agency and Casey Family - contracted to help families with adoption and long-term foster care
2013        Department of Juvenile Corrections (Ada & Canyon County) - contracted with HF
2013        Recovery for Life (Caldwell) - piloted HFFP
2013        HF Family Program: intensive in-home program provided to families
2013        Family Intervention Plan by Dr. Ron Federici, ABPN - Qualified Trainer
2012        Opened Healthy Foundations: Youth and Family Support Center
2010-2012    Intermountain Hospital - Internship; Methodist Counseling Center Intern
2005-2007    Basin School District - Paraprofessional, IBI Specialist, Mandt instructor
2002-2012    The Isaiah Foundation (Isaiah’s Ranch) - Founder and Director
2001-2012    Royal Family Kids Camps and Training - Co-director (locally and internationally)

TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
2018        Equine Assisted Psychotherapy certified in Family and Individual EAP
2017        Family Trauma In Home Specialist Training/Certification  
2014        Handle with Care Safety Training - Train the Trainers (current)
2013        Starting Over with Heather Forbes and Dr. Ron Federici: helping families with
out-of-control behaviors and stopping violence in the home
2013        From Hurt to Hope: Understanding Complex Trauma, Adversity & Resilience 
2013        Royal Family Camp Director Training: Helping Foster Children Heal From Abuse
2012        Idaho Post Adoption Center Conference: workshops on trauma and healing through connection
2008        Girls Circle - ages 9-14, facilitator 
2007        Strengthening Families Program Leadership training 
2006        Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI--now ABA) Specialist
2006        Mandt Trainer

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS
2014         Third novel published - A Soft Place to Land
2012         Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s Angels in Adoption™  for Idaho
2011         Idaho Business Women of the Year
2011         Two novels published about faith, family and adoption - Southern Blend & From the Inside Out (that latter is highly recommended to pre- and post- adoptive Families through the Wednesday's Child program in Idaho)
2007        Outstanding Service Award - Isaiah’s Ranch (The Isaiah Foundation, Inc)​
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  Private Pay: 30 Days
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PARENT RESOURCES
Do I Have A Challenging Child?
​Letter to Parents - Dr. Williams-Alden
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A Parent's Story
FAQ
Books by Dr. Williams-Alden

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