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

[Janice Toothman]

I did not know there were several therapists so close to me.
I live in Bowie, MD.

I am studying for the MD ethics test so I can receive my LGPC or 
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor certificate.  I have been 
looking for a job to find supervision to complete my 3000 hours. 
However, I absolutely need health insurance with a drug plan unless I go 
state once I lose my Medicare/Medical Assistance related disability with 
a full-time job.

I am Deaf-Blind but lost my hearing and vision later in life.  But if I 
wait another 12 years then I will officially be eligible for Medicare.  
That is a scare thought with NO retirement plan or life insurance.  I 
have a strong desire to work and help others.

I have treated Vietnam Veterans, neurological patients and 
Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled patients during my graduate 
career.

Due to health problems, I may not go to convention this year either but 
I am trying to figure out a way-Lord willing if I could since I missed 
last year due to pneumonia.
Janice

On 6/22/2015 12:09 PM, Doug Lee via humanser wrote:
> At the risk of being slightly off charter... I consider it an amusing
> coincidence that you're in the DC area now. I believe I met you while
> we were both in Illinois, and now I'm in Arlington, VA.
>
> Sorry you can't make convention this year. There's always more to do
> than time to do it in. I love seeing new people discover the
> excitement, variety, and opportunities these conventions bring.
>
> On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 11:20:32AM -0400, Dr. Mary Chappell via humanser wrote:
> 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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