Beth Clayton: Integrative Performance Coach

Operatic mezzo soprano Beth Clayton is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Degree graduate and seasoned musician/operatic vocal performer with over two decades of professional performance experience. She currently integrates the two platforms to help those active in the performing arts as well as others who seek to optimize performance and achieve balance and satisfaction, both personally and professionally.

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PERFORMANCE COACH.

•   Conduct individual sessions combining vocal technique strategies with overall mental wellness applications in order to optimize performance returns
•   Use online platform with clients to accommodate shifting logistical and economic needs
•   Regular consultant for Ryan Opera Center Young Artists
•   Group and Individual sessions with Houston Opera Studio Artists and Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Singers
•   Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio
•   Regular consultant for Ryan Opera Center, Met Lindemann Artists and AVA
•   Provided individual and group sessions for the Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program, the Houston Opera Studio, the Atlanta Opera Studio Artists, the Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio at AZ Opera, and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago

GRIEF SUPPORT FACILITATOR.

Gerard's House, Santa Fe, NM

•   Planned and led 2 weekly grief support groups for children ranging in age from 4 to 17
•   Planned and led 6 grief support groups for Gerard's House "Nuestra Jornada" program in the public schools
•   Conducted 1:1 grief support sessions for kids and adults
•   Contributed to creating and implementing new crisis protocol policies
•   Conducted orientations for new and prospective participants
•   Served as communication liaison for parents/caregivers
•   Assisted Staff in reorganizing the facility to optimize usability and efficacy

COUNSELING.

Santa Fe Community College

•   Conducted individual therapy sessions for youth and adults
•   Connected clients with community service and resource agencies
•   Developed, implemented, and modified treatment plans as needed
•   Facilitated psychoeducation presentations for Student Wellness, Suicide Awareness, and Domestic Violence
•   Collaborated with other departments for campus-wide events such as One Billion Rising and Women's March

•   Accrued over 1300 hours of field experience