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'''Kimberly "Kim" Seelbrede''' is a beauty queen from [[Ohio]] who held the title [[Miss USA]] 1981. Kimberly Seelbrede currently lives in New York City with her two sons Brandon and Alexander and holds a Master's degree (MSW) from New York University (NYU) School of Social Work and an undergraduate BA in Psychology. Kimberly is licensed to practice social work in the state of New York and is a psychotherapist, yoga therapist and a holistic wellness practitioner and life coach in Manhattan. Seeking expression of her interest in spirituality, wellness and integrative therapies, she completed her yoga training in the Vinyasa flow tradition 200 hour and working with Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation training in the integrative teacher training program 500 hour. Her psychotherapy and wellness practice draws on the ancient healing traditions of yoga, using a holistic and integrative philosophy in addition to contemporary and classic psychological theories. Kim has received advanced post-graduate psychotherapy training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy as well as cognitive behavior therapy from New York University. In Manhattan, she has provided therapy in inpatient and non-profit mental health clinics, working with adolescents, adults, groups and couples. She is a staff therapist working with adolescents for a non for profit organization in Manhattan. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and National Association for Social Work (NASW). Kimberly enjoys giving back to the community through her volunteer work and as a meditation and Reiki (1&2) practitioner.
''Kimberly 'Kim' Seelbrede'' is a beauty queen from [Ohio] who held the title [Miss USA] 1981. Kimberly Seelbrede currently lives in New York City with her two sons Brandon and Alexander and holds a Master's degree (MSW) from New York University (NYU) School of Social Work and an undergraduate BA in Psychology. Kimberly is licensed to practice clinical social work in the state of New York and is a psychotherapist, yoga therapist, lifestyle consultant and life coach in her Manhattan private practice. Seeking expression of her interest in holistic and integrative therapies, she completed her yoga training in the Vinyasa flow tradition 200 hour and working with Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation training in the integrative teacher training program 500 hour. Her psychotherapy and wellness practice draws on ancient healing traditions using a holistic and integrative philosophy in addition to contemporary and classic psychological theories. Kim has received advanced post-graduate psychotherapy training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy as well as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) from New York University and is an advanced EMDR practitioner. In Manhattan, she has provided therapy in inpatient and non-profit mental health clinics, working with adolescents, adults, groups and couples. Kimberly enjoys giving back to the community through her volunteer work with cancer patients as a meditation, yoga therapist and Reiki practitioner.


Following the pageant, Kim embarked on a career in television, commercials and print modeling. She made numerous appearances in soap operas, appeared in national and regional commercials and print ads. Kim signed a lucrative contract as the Sony Beta Movie Spokesperson where she appeared in posters and television advertisements. In 1982, Kim was invited to pose for Playboy but declined. In 1985, Kim married Neil Cole, whom she met during the pageant. Cole's father owned the company Candies Shoes who was also a sponsor providing shoes for contestants during the pageant. The couple divorced in 2001 and have two children together.
Following the pageant, Kim embarked on a career in television, commercials and print modeling. She made numerous appearances in soap operas, appeared in national and regional commercials and print ads. Kim signed a lucrative contract as the Sony Beta Movie Spokesperson where she appeared in posters and television advertisements. In 1982, Kim was invited to pose for Playboy but declined. In 1985, Kim married Neil Cole, whom she met during the pageant. Cole's father owned the company Candies Shoes who was also a sponsor providing shoes for contestants during the pageant. The couple divorced in 2001 and have two children together.


Seelbrede, who hails from [[Germantown, Ohio]] (born in Greenville, Ohio) won the [[Miss Ohio USA]] pageant in late 1980. She represented her state at the nationally televised [[Miss USA]] pageant that was held in [[Biloxi, Mississippi]] in May 1981, where she became the second woman from Ohio to win the [[Miss USA]] title. She was twenty years old at the time, a college student studying psychology and taking pre medicine courses. Kimberly was trained in ballet, jazz and modern dance and also competed competitively in gymnastics, swimming and diving.
Seelbrede, who hails from [Germantown, Ohio] (born in Greenville, Ohio) won the [Miss Ohio USA] pageant in late 1980. She represented her state at the nationally televised [Miss USA] pageant that was held in [Biloxi, Mississippi] in May 1981, where she became the second woman from Ohio to win the [Miss USA] title. She was a college student studying psychology and taking pre medicine courses. Kimberly was trained in ballet, jazz and modern dance and also competed competitively in gymnastics, swimming and diving.


Seelbrede later competed at the [[Miss Universe]] pageant held in [[New York City]] in July 1981. This was the first time the pageant had been held in the United States for ten years: the pageant had been staged internationally for the previous decade after originally being held in the United States for the first twenty years of the pageant's existence. Seelbrede placed in the semi-finals at the pageant, which was won by [[Irene Saez]] of [[Miss Venezuela|Venezuela]]. Her relatively low placement was somewhat unexpected, as she had placed second in the preliminary competition.
Seelbrede later competed at the [Miss Universe] pageant held in [New York City] in July 1981. This was the first time the pageant had been held in the United States for ten years: the pageant had been staged internationally for the previous decade after originally being held in the United States for the first twenty years of the pageant's existence. Seelbrede placed in the semi-finals at the pageant, which was won by [Irene Saez] of [Miss Venezuela|Venezuela]. Her relatively low placement was somewhat unexpected, as she was in the lead in the earliest portion of the contest then fell to second in the preliminary competition. There was speculation that a judge was instructed by a pageant official to give Seelbrede the lowest possible score in an effort to keep her from placing in the finals.


The host of the 1981 Miss Universe pageant, [[Bob Barker]], has been criticised for his sarcastic manner during the interview round.<ref>[http://www.oocities.com/pageantmania2000a/1981Irene.html PageantMania: Miss Universe 1981] (accessed 31 May 2006)</ref> It has been speculated that Seelbrede's failure to advance into the finals during the main competition was due to his sardonic questioning about the “exciting” places that she had visited since becoming Miss USA in May that year.<ref>[http://www.oocities.com/TelevisionCity/9699/80sdisha.html The Dish On The Universe: The 80's - Part One] (accessed 31 May 2006</ref>
The host of the 1981 Miss Universe pageant, [Bob Barker], has been criticised for his sarcastic manner during the interview round.<ref>[http://www.oocities.com/pageantmania2000a/1981Irene.html PageantMania: Miss Universe 1981] (accessed 31 May 2006)</ref> It has been speculated that Seelbrede's failure to advance into the finals during the main competition was due to his sardonic questioning about the “exciting” places that she had visited since becoming Miss USA in May that year.<ref>[http://www.oocities.com/TelevisionCity/9699/80sdisha.html The Dish On The Universe: The 80's - Part One] (accessed 31 May 2006</ref>


Seelbrede was the second [[Miss Ohio USA]] to win the national title, the first being [[Sue Downey|Sue Ann Downey]] in 1965.
Seelbrede was the second [Miss Ohio USA] to win the national title, the first being [Sue Downey|Sue Ann Downey] in 1965.


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Revision as of 22:56, 21 August 2010

Kimberly 'Kim' Seelbrede is a beauty queen from [Ohio] who held the title [Miss USA] 1981. Kimberly Seelbrede currently lives in New York City with her two sons Brandon and Alexander and holds a Master's degree (MSW) from New York University (NYU) School of Social Work and an undergraduate BA in Psychology. Kimberly is licensed to practice clinical social work in the state of New York and is a psychotherapist, yoga therapist, lifestyle consultant and life coach in her Manhattan private practice. Seeking expression of her interest in holistic and integrative therapies, she completed her yoga training in the Vinyasa flow tradition 200 hour and working with Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation training in the integrative teacher training program 500 hour. Her psychotherapy and wellness practice draws on ancient healing traditions using a holistic and integrative philosophy in addition to contemporary and classic psychological theories. Kim has received advanced post-graduate psychotherapy training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy as well as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) from New York University and is an advanced EMDR practitioner. In Manhattan, she has provided therapy in inpatient and non-profit mental health clinics, working with adolescents, adults, groups and couples. Kimberly enjoys giving back to the community through her volunteer work with cancer patients as a meditation, yoga therapist and Reiki practitioner.

Following the pageant, Kim embarked on a career in television, commercials and print modeling. She made numerous appearances in soap operas, appeared in national and regional commercials and print ads. Kim signed a lucrative contract as the Sony Beta Movie Spokesperson where she appeared in posters and television advertisements. In 1982, Kim was invited to pose for Playboy but declined. In 1985, Kim married Neil Cole, whom she met during the pageant. Cole's father owned the company Candies Shoes who was also a sponsor providing shoes for contestants during the pageant. The couple divorced in 2001 and have two children together.

Seelbrede, who hails from [Germantown, Ohio] (born in Greenville, Ohio) won the [Miss Ohio USA] pageant in late 1980. She represented her state at the nationally televised [Miss USA] pageant that was held in [Biloxi, Mississippi] in May 1981, where she became the second woman from Ohio to win the [Miss USA] title. She was a college student studying psychology and taking pre medicine courses. Kimberly was trained in ballet, jazz and modern dance and also competed competitively in gymnastics, swimming and diving.

Seelbrede later competed at the [Miss Universe] pageant held in [New York City] in July 1981. This was the first time the pageant had been held in the United States for ten years: the pageant had been staged internationally for the previous decade after originally being held in the United States for the first twenty years of the pageant's existence. Seelbrede placed in the semi-finals at the pageant, which was won by [Irene Saez] of [Miss Venezuela|Venezuela]. Her relatively low placement was somewhat unexpected, as she was in the lead in the earliest portion of the contest then fell to second in the preliminary competition. There was speculation that a judge was instructed by a pageant official to give Seelbrede the lowest possible score in an effort to keep her from placing in the finals.

The host of the 1981 Miss Universe pageant, [Bob Barker], has been criticised for his sarcastic manner during the interview round.[1] It has been speculated that Seelbrede's failure to advance into the finals during the main competition was due to his sardonic questioning about the “exciting” places that she had visited since becoming Miss USA in May that year.[2]

Seelbrede was the second [Miss Ohio USA] to win the national title, the first being [Sue Downey|Sue Ann Downey] in 1965.

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Preceded by Miss USA
1981
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