Introduction
My name is Marjorie Colindres Thulin, and I bring a wealth of expertise as a bilingual school social worker, licensed clinical social worker, practitioner-researcher, and consultant. In addition to my professional journey, I run a thriving TeachersPayTeachers (TPT) store, which brings my passion for education and social work to life. I hold two bachelor’s degrees in Spanish Literature and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, a master’s degree in Social Work with a School Social Work Type 73 Professional Educator License from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Type 75 Professional Educator License with a General School Administrator Endorsement from Lewis University. Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate in the social work program at Loyola University Chicago.
Starting in 2012, I worked in school settings as a school social worker with K-12 grade students in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, I work in a private practice setting with children, adolescents, adults, and couples at Fox Valley Institute as a bilingual licensed clinical social worker. I have also worked as an adjunct instructor at Loyola University Chicago (LUC), teaching School Social Work Practice and Policy and mentoring courses. In 2019 and 2020, I assisted in coordinating the IASSW conference for professionals in school social work.
Specialties in Therapeutic Modalities
My therapeutic style depends on clients’ needs as I use an eclectic approach. Some of the therapeutic modalities that I use are the following:
- Behavioral Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Gottman Institute Marriage Counseling- Level 1
- Mindfulness-based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Task-Centered Practice
Practioner-Researcher & Consultant
In addition to being a therapist, I engage in research and work as a consultant. My research interests include school-based interventions, children’s and adolescent health, equity and inclusion practices in school environments, and mentorship programs.
In the past, I have served as a bilingual research consultant in qualitative research projects. I have translated IRB paperwork and conducted interviews in Spanish. As a consultant, I provide individualized support and assist with the execution of the research project.
Store at Teachers Pay Teachers
Lastly, I have a store on TPT where I share my practice and research experience by creating unique and engaging resources for children and adolescents. The store’s name is Play & Heal with Marjorie. The resources in the store are affordable, and I also share free resources.
Publications:
Kelly, M., & Colindres, M. (2013, June 11). Task-centered practice. In Encyclopedia of Social Work. Last modified 2020, September 28. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.388