[humanser] Human Services Board Elections and more...

[merry]

Yes, Michael, I think she's brilliant as well!


Merry C. schoch,LCSW

> On Jun 22, 2015, at 2:59 PM, Michael Abell via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> WOW!
>    I am ever impressed with the work that the individuals on this list
> do and the work that they perform. My life is richer and I am revived
> through the spirit of striving that is expressed by those that participate.
> I am incredibly humbled and proud to know all of you!
>    Thank you Mary for sharing your experience and knowledge with us
> all. Your experiences speak volumes of the tenacious effort and brilliance
> that you possess. I look forward to gleaning from your gifts!
> 
> Humbly,
> 
> Michael "Big Dog" Abell
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Mary
> Chappell via humanser
> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 8:21 AM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'; 'Merry Schoch'
> Cc: Dr. Mary Chappell
> Subject: [humanser] Human Services Board Elections and more...
> 
> All,
> 
> As the 75th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind draws
> nearer and I become more aware of my absence I want to wish each of you who
> will be fortunate enough to attend  the most. I encourage you to splurge in
> the experience pool.  No where else in the world will you have so much
> access and opportunity. I am both envious and excited for you. I am sorry
> that I will not get the chance to meet and interact with everyone.
> 
> I continue to have an interest in a board position. Most specifically, that
> of board member as I believe my life experiences may bring   added value to
> the division. I am currently the Program Coordinator of Psychotherapeutic
> Services for the Behavioral Health Division at The George Washington
> University Hospital in Washington DC. We are an acute service training
> hospital with 380 beds. I am based on the inpatient Adult Psychiatric unit
> and provide psychotherapy, diagnostic and assessment services and oversight
> to patients throughout the hospital.  I supervise a training cohort that
> includes medical students, psychology doctoral candidates, social work
> interns, art therapy interns, and trainees from the broadest array of
> disciplines who may interact with our mental/behavior health component of
> healing. I use the group modality as a large component of my therapy and
> consultation intervention. work directly with  patients and families in the
> care continuum. I am experientially close to our trainees as I just
> completed my doctorate in 2012. That said, I am continuing to grow and
> develop in my profession and my blindness. I lost my sight in adulthood and
> am learning things as I grow through my process of reinventing myself.  
> 
> I  thought it may be helpful to share a bit to help the division know me a
> little better. I am hoping to get to know you all better as we work
> together.
> 
> Have a terrific time in Florida and enjoy your convention experience.
> 
> Genuinely,
> 
> Mary Tatum Chappell
> 
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