| Education: |
MSW, Alabama A & M University
BS, Social Studies, Caribbean Union College/Andrews University, Michigan |
| Married? |
Yes |
| How many children? |
Too many to count |
| How long have you been with Creative Health Services? |
I started as a part-time sub-contractor in the MHOP department in 2002 and accepted my present position in 2006 |
| In your words, what do you do at Creative Health Services? |
I coordinate the clinical training program in the mental health outpatient department. In other wods I function as a sort of clinical ambassador, promoting Creative Health Services to local colleges and universities, recruiting graduate level students and providing clinical supervision. On any given day you also may find me actively engaged in promoting a clinical team approach to finding meaningful solutions...... |
| Why do you do what you do? |
Why? There is meaning and purpose with every interaction. |
| What keeps you working with Creative Health Services? |
The people |
| In your time with Creative Health Services, what accomplishment are you most proud of? |
Selling our mission to others: Upon completion of their training most of our interns elect to remain with Creative Health Services. You may find them functioning as school counselors, BHRS staff, MHOP and IOP clinicians. |
| What's your favorite part of your job? |
Consulting with our clinical team, problem solving and any opportunity at fostering self-efficacy. In addition I enjoy walking the hallway and observing the ineraction of consumers and staff. Probably I should do more of the latter and less of the former. |
| What do you value most in life? |
My marriage. My husband is the love of my life. |
| Favorite TV shows: |
Boston Legal, who can resist William Shatner and his mad cow's disease.
Brothers and Sisters
NCIS
Tonight show with Jay Leno
Dancing with the Stars
American Idol
DIY
Cold Case, filmed in Philadelphia
Curb Appeal
Re-runs of Sex and the City |
| Favorite movies: |
Not a movie buff, guess a good comedy or any of the James Bond series. |
| Favorite author(s)/book(s): |
Now I wish I had a Kindle 2, you know, Amazon's new 3G wireless reading device with its new text to speech feature. I can download my favorite books read them or have my kindle read to me. If I had one it would be a snap to check my download and provide the needed information.
OK..., to the powers that be..."Hear ye, hear ye, from this day on Creative Health Services shall equip each of it's ambassadors with a Kindle2. As it is said let it be done." |
| One food I could not live without is |
anything that's spicy, organic or has an authentic international flavor. |
Favorite musical groups:
Now: |
My choice of music mostly depend on various factors hence I do not have a strong affiliation to any artiste but tremendous respect for a great song/composition. Therefore I try to have an eclectic range of pop rock, jazz, classical, gospel, R & B, soca, calypso and reggae. |
| When I was in Jr. High: |
I cannot recall a specific group. |
| How do you relieve stress? |
See photo above, what a good way to relieve stress. Meditating, walking, spending time interacting with and observing nature at work. Soliciting honest, solid direct feedback from others within my inner circle. Relaxing on a beach chair in my back yard while recalling vivid memories of a Caribbean sun set or tropical birds in flight usually has a positive effect. |
| Hobbies and/or other interest: |
Visiting and collecting light houses, spending time at the beach, dancing, historical books, interacting with people of various cultures, listening to seniors share their life story. |
| Things I am passionate about: |
Family, good friends, spirituality, the environment, social justice. |
| If you could possess one superpower, what would it be? |
The power to touch the lives of others by relieving physical pain, poverty, protecting the environment and providing equal access to the earth's renewable resources. |
| What is your favorite day of the year? |
Favorite day of the week: Saturday
Favorite day of the year: December 25th |
| Do you have any hidden talents? |
Walk a mile with me and you will discover....... |
| When I die, this is what I want remembered about me: |
I loved and was loved in return.
A good person, a loving and supportive wife, a committed friend, aunt, sister, cousin, daughter and grand daughter. |
| One of your favorite quotes: |
"To every thing there is a season, a time to every purpose under Heaven."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
"The future depends on what we do in the present." Mahatma Gandhi
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible to be kind." Dalai Lama
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| Anything else you want to add? |
Life is a beautiful gift so "Live and let Live" |