| Education: |
BA English
MS Counseling and Higher Education Administration
MEd. Secondary Guidance Counseling
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| Married? |
yes |
| How many children? |
one daughter and two step-daughters |
| How long have you been with Creative Health Services? |
I have been at CHS since 2002. Prior to that, I worked in college settings. |
| In your words, what do you do at Creative Health Services? |
I have held several roles at CHS including working as a mobile therapist and a behavioral specialist with children in the wraparound program. I have facilitated gourps, including "Recovery from Truama", in the Intensive Outpatient Department and run support groups in local schools. I have had speaking engagements and held workshops within the community. Currently, I work full-time in the MHOP department counseling consumers and providing administrative guidance to this very large department. |
| Why do you do what you do? |
It is rewarding helping people to grow and to change. |
| What keeps you working with Creative Health Services? |
Working with a wonderful group of caring, compassionate people who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in the tri-county region keeps me committed to the mission of Creative Health Services. |
| In your time with Creative Health Services, what accomplishments are you most proud of? |
Making a difference one person at a time. |
| What's your favorite part of your job? |
Helping people to understand that they have choices in everything that they think, do, and feel |
| What do you value most in life? |
The love and suport of my family on one hand and the redemptive nature of man on the other hand are two things I value in life. |
| Favorite TV shows: |
I watch TV rarely. |
| Favorite movies: |
The Shrek movies |
| Favorite author(s)/books(s): |
I am an indiscriminate and voracious reader. |
| One food I could not live without is |
vegetarian cuisine. |
Favorite musical groups:
Now: |
There are too many to mention. |
| When I was in Jr. High: |
The Rolling Stones; the Moody Blues; The Beatles; The Monkees; Simon and Garfunkel; Tommy James and the Shondells; Carole King; James Taylor; Aretha Franklin; The Supremes; Bob Dylan; The Beach Boys; Blood, Sweat and Tears; Chicago; Janis Joplin; Jefferson Airplane; and many, many more... |
| How do you relieve stress? |
Walking, meditating, praying, doing yoga, and sailing help me to feel mellow. However, sometimes I refinish furniture, wallpaper, paint, sew, or bicycle. |
| Hobbies and/or other interest: |
Reading, gardening, boating, doing water sports, and collecting vintage jewelry |
| Things I am passionate about: |
Discovering life's meaning, co-creating my marriage, and mothering and counseling |
| If you could possess one superpower, what would it be? |
To eliminate egocentrism so that humans can embrace and enjoy the world's diversity |
| What is your favorite day of the year? |
Thanksgiving |
| Do you have any hidden talents? |
Hopefully |
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When I die, this is what I want remembered about me:
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That I was a good enough partner, mother, and friend |
| One of your favorite quotes: |
"Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing." Rollo May
and "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift." Spoken by the character, Aunt Dane in, Finding the Right Spot, a book for children in foster care |
| Anything else you want to add? |
No |