Christine Galvin, M.A. Psychology 2009
July 23, 2010
“After being at Antioch for five years pursuing my graduate degree, it feels really good to be done and to re-discover life after graduate school. Mostly, it feels good to waste time, play with my cat, and catch up on my photo album! I also love my new job, which I would never have if it were not for my graduate degree from Antioch.”
Julia D. Laibson, B.A. 2001; M.A. Psychology 2004
July 19, 2010
“I am currently in private practice in Kirkland working with children, couples and families. I also facilitate Bringing Baby home workshops for Swedish and privately in North Seattle, as well as train other facilitators in BBH certified trainings. During the school year I am contracted as the school therapist for Woodmoor Elementary. Two years ago my husband and I became foster parents and are hoping to adopt a baby girl this fall.”
Herbert S. French, M.A. Psychology 1991
July 19, 2010
“Teaching undergraduate and upper division Psychology courses for past 20 years. Clinical practitioner in addiction treatment since 1982 including clinical supervision of certified and licensed practitioners. Private marriage and family therapy practice 1995-2001. Currently teaching psychology as part time faculty at Portland Community College and Portland State University.”
William F. Grimsman, M.A. Psychology 2004
July 15, 2010
Grimsman is a self employed licensed psychotherapist who says “being true to your core self requires dedication, risk, sacrifice, humor and a type of single mindness that often defies logic.”
Carol A. Stewart, M.A. Whole Systems Design 2000
July 15, 2010
“Employment Counselor, Sunshine Coast Employment Center; Campaign Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society; Canadian representative on the Vietnam Friendship Village International Committee.” Stewart lives in Gibsons, British Columbia.
Paula L. Casey, M.A. Psychology 2005
July 15, 2010
“I’m now working for the Naval Air Station on Whidbey Island, WA for the Fleet and Family Support Program. The clinicians are very professional and do excellent work. I work with individuals, couples and families of service members. I am greatly impressed with the level of services the Navy provides its service members and families. I’m very proud to be a member of this team.”
Wendy E. Smith, M.A. Psychology 2010
July 15, 2010
“In October, 2009, I opened a part-time private practice on Mercer Street near the Seattle Center, with post-Masters supervision from (Antioch’s) Flora Ostrow. I work with adults and couples on a range of issues including: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, shame, life transitions, identity issues, and relationship problems. I’m using Existential and mindfulness-based approaches, among others.
About a third of my practice has been working with people with physical and sensory disabilities and illnesses, which is an area of particular interest to me given my own disabilities. Another third of my practice has been couple counseling, in which I received excellent training from (Antioch’s) Paul David. I use mostly Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and I particularly enjoy working with couples for whom illness or disability is a relationship issue.
This spring I began training in Lifespan Integration ©, which strikes me as an effective technique for healing trauma without re-traumatizing.
I am looking to grow my practice, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you want to share practice information. You can find me online at http://www.wendysmithcounseling.com.
Finally, for anyone wanting to take the NCMHCE licensure exam, I highly recommend (Antioch’s) Lisa Mayfield’s one-day preparation class, which is an excellent guide to how to study. ”
Job Opening: Social Worker, Adolescent Crisis Response Program
July 12, 2010
Position: Social Worker, Adolescent Crisis Response Program
Company: Fraser Health
Position Description: Adolescent Crisis Response Program (ACRP) of Fraser South has a vacancy for a full time crisis worker.
Requirements: Applicant should have an MSW and experience in child and adolescent mental health.
To Apply: See full job description:
http://careers.fraserhealth.ca/vacancies.asp?action=3Dsummary&id=3D60550
Secret Charles, M.A. Education 2007
July 12, 2010
Charles, who works as the coordinator for the Community Coalition for Environmental Justice’s Toxic Beauty Campaign, is being recognized by the Rainier Beach Coalition as one of several 2009 “unsung neighborhood heroes.” For more information go to:
http://www.rbcoalition.org/rainier-beach-coalition-recognizes-unsung-heroes/
Matt Mercer, M.A. Organizational Psychology 1996
July 6, 2010
“I am continuing my work as an educator, facilitator and mentor, for adults living with HIV+/AIDS/Hepatitis B/C. On June 26th, I was a panelist on a forum for the GLBT community. I addressed the topic of ’spirituality.’ This event was held at the Seattle People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) office. I am also an ordained minister.”
