Alumna Looking For Contact

DESC seeks a contact to the local office of Adobe Systems to find the right person at Adobe to invite to join our Development Committee, which works closely with both our Fund Development office and our Board of Directors.

DESC is a 30-year agency that provides shelter, supportive housing, and mental health and chemical dependency treatment to men and women who are homeless and have mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.

Anybody know anybody you could recommend?

Thanks so much,

Carolyn

Carolyn Hamilton-Proctor, B.A. ‘86
Foundation & Corporate Gifts Officer
DESC direct line: 206-515-1516

Office Space For Rent

I have counseling office space for rent. The days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The office is loctated in downtown Everett, in the old Everett Bank building on the 7th floor. There is free street parking for 90 minutes. I can be reached at 206-914-8169 daytime and evening at 360-652-2379.

Gazelle Williams, M.A. Psychology ‘07

Alumna Looking For Work in Diversity Field

I am seeking part-time employment, and I am very interested in the field of diversity.  I am particularly interested in research and assessment regarding diversity, and am open to administrative work, as well as project work.  I am returning to work after several years at home and as a volunteer, and any assistance or referrals are appreciated.  I would love to talk with alumni or others in the field, as well, to learn more about what is currently taking place.  I live in Edmonds, and am available for areas from downtown Seattle and north.  Thank you in advance for any information, referrals, and assistance! 
 
Mary McLaughlin Sta. Maria, M.A. Organizational Psychology ‘97
marymsm@hotmail.com

Alumna Needs Help

I’m looking for someone who is reasonably priced or a firm that wants to donate partial services in kind to develop collateral materials–brochure, membership packet, etc. for the Washington Food Coalition -I’m the interim executive director.

Thanks,

Sandra Mears, B.A. ’91
mmears916@aol.com

Alumna Helps People Date

Hello Eric!
 
I’m sending you this email to let you know about a new development in my therapy practice. As you know, I’ve been developing my practice since I graduated with an M.A. in Psychology from Antioch in 2008, but the one issue that I did my best work with was helping people date. I’ve been working on incorporating this into my clinical practice, but what I’ve decided to do is spin out a seperate practice of date coaching.
 
In this practice, I start by working with clients to identify the beliefs that they hold that are keeping them from finding that special someone. These beliefs sometimes sound like “there’s no one for me to date in this town,” “there are no single people in my age range,” or “I can’t start dating until I lose 30 pounds.” There’s a neverending list of reasons why people belief they can’t be successful in dating, but each person’s beliefs are different.
 
After we’ve identified the beliefs that are blocking a client’s path, I use creative techniques to put into words and images to put together the picture of the ideal partner. At this point, it’s only a matter of weeks usually until this suitable mate walks into the client’s life. I’ve seen in work a number of times, it’s even worked for me.
 
I’m also been doing a lot of work with people who are going through breakups as well. I see these times as an opportunity to guide people to greater fulfillment and happiness–many times I can guide them to a better-suited partner for their next relationship.
 
I’m excited to share this new development with you Eric, and I hope that you can pass the message along to other Antioch alums. Check out my website for more information: http://www.KateLStewart.com. Look at  my Dr. Love Dating Blog if you’d like to see more ideas and tips on dating.
 
Thanks for your help, Eric!

Kate Stewart, MA
Psychotherapist

Seeking a Seamstress in Seattle

For regular repairs and also someone who can think out of the box - do tech repairs on outdoor garments and maybe even  make a pattern to make copy pants. Any ideas? 

Leslie 
Mochi5@yahoo.com

Seattle Weight Training Classes - Any Recommendations?

I live in the North End of Seattle and need to find a non-noisy gym with a class.  (Note: Body Pump class is not it for me.) Or a reasonably priced trainer who will come to the Spartan Gym in Shoreline. I like the “Gravity” system at Prorobics but it is to far from where I live. Defined Fitness in Bellvue has a great program - to far and to much $$. Appreciate any suggestions. BTW, I am very petite .. 50 something.. if you  get my proactive drift.
 
Leslie
Mochi5@yahoo.com

Alumna Needs Advice

Hi,

This may be a long shot but it never hurts to ask. I’m spending alot of time in California helping out with my 88 year old mother. I would love and need a very flexible job. I am thinking something done over the internet so I can be here and in Seattle as needed. I have looked at the “work from home” websites promising thousands of dollars but most of those are scams. I have a background in nursing/psychology and teaching. If alumni have any suggestions or ideas, they would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Donna Austin
prosperall@msn.com

Office Space For Sublet

Great office - 1/2 mile north of Seattle’s Children’s Hospital.  The office is fully furnished and has a private counseling room, with extra room for Play Therapy.  It also has an in-office waiting area, bathroom, refrigerator, microwave and fax.  For more information call Claire @ (206) 523-1664 or email clairecollins@qwestoffice.net

Psych Faculty Member and Alumna Take Opposite Views of Proposed Legislative Bill

CON

As you may or may not know, a proposed legislative bill, HB3006, is being debated in the state legislature’s House Health Care Committee.  In short, this legislative bill would restrict associate-status marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and social workers from operating a private practice, even with proper supervision. In other words, it would require associate-status clinicians–clinicians who already have their master’s degrees but not their licenses–to obtain all post-graduate hours in agencies, institutions, or incorporated clinics.

As Chair of the CFT Program at AUS, I would like to assure you that we are working with leaders in the legislature and the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT) to insure that this bill does not prevail. Essentially, without getting into a lot of complicated detail, this effort represents an attempt on the part of social work to restructure post-master’s clinical licensing requirements in a manner that is more consistent with their own professional practices.  However, since this proposed bill is actually inconsistent with the professional practices of mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy, we are working diligently to make sure this bill is either amended or squashed in its present form.

If you wish to get involved in influencing the outcome of this bill, please feel free to contact your legislator and ask them to oppose HB3006. To do this, find out who represents you in Olympia–go to http://www.leg.wa.gov and click on Find Your Legislators. Please only send messages to your Representatives at this time. Click on their name to find their email addresses and write to them.

Here is a sample of some of the issues you might want to address, but feel free to personalize–especially if you have a story you want to share with them.  For example, “I oppose HB3006 because it will have a negative impact on mental health care in our state. More specifically, this proposed bill is flawed because…”

· It does not clarify the circumstances under which associates may practice; rather, it significantly and detrimentally alters established rules. The Department of Health website states: “An associate cannot provide independent mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work for a fee, monetary or otherwise. If an associate is working under the supervision of an approved supervisor, it is not considered independent practice.” It could not be any clearer!

· It will severely cut the mental health care options for our citizens by drastically reducing access, especially for low-income citizens. Thousands of citizens–particularly low-income citizens–depend on associate-level mental health practitioners either because of lack of access to agencies or because they cannot afford the rates of clinical-level mental health practitioners. Under HB3006, citizens will not have this lower-cost option for trained and competent mental health care.

· It is a job-killing bill. The legislature has made job creation a priority in 2010. More than 40% of associate-level marriage and family therapists work in private practice settings with appropriate supervision. Many of them are in private practice because there are not agency, clinic, or institution positions available. Private practice is a crucial part of the marriage and family therapy profession.  Please oppose HB3006!

Paul David, Ph.D.
Antioch core faculty member, School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy and chair of the Couple and Family Therapy concentration

PRO

Hi Eric,
 
I would also like folks to know that not all mental health practioners share this opinion of HB 3006.
 
This bill is not intended as a “job killing bill”.  This bill is intended to protect consumers AND the mental health profession. 
 
Many new graduates do go into private practice.  They simply do not have the clinical experience to work competently with consumers.  Many do not have appropriate supervision.  There is nothing currently in the law that prevents new graduates from going into private practice and intimately not providing the best or even appropriate services to consumers.
 
Furthermore, many of us in this profession believe that it is in the best interest of the profession for new graduates to spend time working in agencies, institutions, and incorporated practices in order to further enhance their ability to appropriately and professionally provide mental health services. 
 
This bill aims to ensure that both consumers and the profession is protected.  I would encourage individuals who do not agree with the message that Paul David is sending to support this bill by calling their legislators and testifying in favor of protecting consumers and our profession by supporting this bill.
 
While I appreciate that a faculty member of Antioch has an opinion of this bill, I also believe that it is important that persons receiving this information understand that not all alumni of Antioch share this position. Many professionals in the mental health field do not share this opinion of HB 3006.   Our professional organizations have been working over many years to improve the standards of our profession and to ensure that consumers of mental health care in our State are protected.  This bill is important.  Mental Health Professionals are encouraged to look at all sides of this debate and decide how they want to engage in this issue.    
 
Linda Green-Baskett, M.A.,L.M.H.C. 
thresholdcounsel@q.com

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