1. Wendy Allen, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Somatic Counseling Psychology Program
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO. 80302
June 20, 2015
Dear Colleague,
I am happy to write this letter of recommendation on behalf of Lauren Rice. Lauren was
my student during her graduate studies in the Somatic Counseling Psychology program at
Naropa University. I have been consistently impressed by Lauren’s perseverance, skill
level, and strong work ethic.
When interacting with clients, Lauren is honest, direct, and caring. She exhibits a strong
ability to support her clients while offering challenges appropriate to their therapeutic
needs. Her work demonstrates a comfort with depth of emotion and an ability to skillfully
use counseling theory and principles to further the therapeutic process. Lauren appears to
be “unflappable” and this strong, steady, confident presence coupled with her sense of
humor make her an excellent facilitator of both group and individual sessions.
Lauren is also able to work effectively with others and is dependable, responsible, and
hard-working. Her commitment to her work and her strong organizational skills were
demonstrated through her ability to balance a full time job with the demands of graduate
school. Lauren is committed to open, honest communication and is able to express her
thoughts, views, and perspectives in a sensitive yet clear and direct way.
With much enthusiasm, I recommend Lauren for a position with your organization. I
believe she is a strong clinician who skillfully practices and represents the field of Body
Psychotherapy.
Thank you,
Wendy E. Allen, MA, LPC, BC-DMT