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

[Dr. Mary Chappell]

Janice,
It is nice to know that you are right here in Bowie. Where are you applying?
What is the population with whom you prefer to work? 
Mary
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From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Janice
Toothman via humanser
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 6:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [humanser] Human Services Board Elections and more...

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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