How I Work
Safe Conversations
My work with clients can be summed up in few words: The outcome of therapy depends on the quality of the connection between the client and the therapist. That quality is more important than any modality the therapist uses or what degrees the therapist holds.
I describe the work I do as “Safe Conversations”. Safe conversations are characterized by trust, empathy, humor and compassion for one’s self. It is as a result of these qualities that healing occurs.
One hour sessions at home office in Embudo or by telephone $75.00 per session. Insurance not accepted.
Background
EDUCATION
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Program of Human Development, EdM., 1980
Abilene Christian University, Bachelor of Arts, 1965
PROFESSIONAL
FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES, Superior Court, San Diego, California, Mediation Counselor 1981-1988
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Child Custody Mediation, Family and Individual Therapy, San Diego, California, 1989-1994
JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA, Family Court Services Advisory Committee. 1990-1992
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Family and Individual Therapy, Taos, New Mexico, 1996-2012
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Family and Individual Therapy, Dixon/Embudo, New Mexico, 2013
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF FAMILY MEDIATORS
SPIDR–SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONALS IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION
TEACHER-FACILITATION POSITIONS
University of San Diego Medical School, Seminar Facilitator 1990-1992
San Diego Youth and Community Services, Designed and facilitated training program in Mediation Techniques 1991
California Family Court Training Institute 1990
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, International Conference, 1992, Panelist
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