[humanser] best practices

[JD Townsend]

Hello Lisa,

30 years seems like two lifetimes, however your insight and skills have
grown with you.  Do not look at the time laps as a problem, as the time you
spent away from your field has added to your person.  I have a good friend
who received her degree at age 65, but her life history gives her an
advantage over the young ones out there.

There are multiple ways to do the work you wish, as a psychotherapist with a
2-year master's degree, as a case manager with no college degree, or
something in the middle.

Activity directors at skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and
in adult day care all need committed folks.  Larger psychiatric hospitals
often have gerontology units and need mental health techs.

Most colleges have "Women's Centers" that offer assistance in figuaring out
a good career focus.

Be what you wish to be and do good work.



JD
-----Original Message----- 
From: Lisa Irving via humanser
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 6:55 PM
To: humanser at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Irving
Subject: [humanser] best practices

Hello All,





I After a long absence from the workforce I am making efforts to reinvent
myself and return to my original vocational calling; serving older adults.
Eventually, I would like to begin working as a Recovery and Wellness
Educator for older adults living with mental illness/mental health
challenges.



Although I have two undergraduate degrees and a couple of certificates I
consider myself a para professional. Due in part to my college degrees being
almost 30 years old. My certificate in gerontology is about twenty years
old. I have mixed feelings about pursuing higher education. On the other
hand, I have toyed with the idea of perhaps earning a graduate degree in
gerontology. Is anyone familiar with National University's online
Gerontology M. S. degree program? I've also toyed around with the notion of
getting different B. S. degree; perhaps a degree in Human Services as a case
worker. Meanwhile, I've got bills to pay and need to work. I welcome hearing
from you.





Warmly,

Lisa Irving

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