Suzette Lisuk, M.A. Psychology 2002

After winning a five year battle with cancer, I am now healthy and opening my own practice in Denver, Colorado. I have joined LifeSource Health and Wellness as a full partner and look foward to building my practice here in The Rockies. Any Antioch lumni in the area please feel free to stop in or contact me anytime: Suzette Lisuk, M.A. 65 South Wadsworth Boulevard Lakewood, Colorado 80226 Office: 303-934-3600. Email: suzettelisuk@yahoo.com. We offer many services such as Chiropractic, massage, nutrition and acupuncture….Alumni discounts go without saying!! Hope you are all well as Spring approaches.

Dr. Anil Coumar, M.A. Psychology 1994

Dr. Coumar has been appointed as a clinical instructor in the University of Washington’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences retroactive to 9/15/09. He also serves as director of the UW’s Mental Health Clinic, Hall Health Center. He is currently a member of the 2009 AUS Board of Trustees and is the recipient of the 2003 AUS Distinguished Alumni Award.

 

Hye-Kyung Kang, M.A. Psychology 1995

Hye-Kyung Kang has recently published a book titled Cultural Citizenship and Immigrant Community Identity: Constructing a Multi-Ethnic Asian American Community. Here is the link to the publisher’s website: https://www.lfbscholarly.com/product-detail/cultural-citizenship-and-immigrant-community-identity-constructing-a-multiethnic-asian-american-community

Alum President of Two Non-Profit Agencies

Arval (Hal) Morris, M.A. Psychology ’06, lives in Brazil and is the president of two non-profit agencies:

1) The Brazilian Children’s Charity is a U.S. non-profit 503(c)(3) where U.S. citizens and corporations may donate money to the B.C.C. and have the donation deducted off of their U.S. taxes. This non-profit is based in Seattle, Washington and is located on the web at: www.bccharity.org

2) The Brasileira Crianças Caridade is a Brazil non-profit where Brazilian citizens, corporations and permanent residents of Brazil may donate money and have the donation deducted off of their Brazilian taxes. This non-profit is based out of Rio de Janeiro Brazil and is located on the web (in Portuguese) at: www.bccaridade.org

These are two completely separate organizations (they are not sister organizations) with two different Board of Directors but with the same goal in mind - to provide safe mental health services to homeless children and low-income families free-of-charge in Rio de Janeiro.

Meetings for the Brasileira Crianças Caridade are held in Portuguese and Hal is the only U.S. citizen on the Board, whereas meetings with the Brazilian Children’s Charity are held in English and there is one Brazilian and one German on the Board.

Hal began work on the Brazilian Children’s Charity in 2006. The Brasileira Crianças Caridade was just officially recognized by the Brazilian government in October, 2009. It took over one year to form the Brasileira Crianças Caridade. Much like the U.S. government (I.R.S.) controls the Brazilian Children’s Charity’s non-profit status, the Brazilian government (Ministerio de Fazendo) controls the Brasileira Crianças Caridade’s non-profit status.

Once again, two separate organizations with one goal: assisting a largely forgotten population with safe and free mental health services. Hal’s main objectives are to introduce C.C.F.T. and M.H.C. techniques to between two and 10 Brazilian psychology students in Rio de Janeiro and hope that they will become part of the solution to the social problem of poverty within Brazilian culture. The expectation is that these students will continue to assist pro-bono after graduation.

Much like the saying: “Give a person a fish, feed them for a day,” Hal likes to say “teach a person to fish, feed them every day.” The BCC is attempting to create a more permanent solution for the mental health needs of these children. In the future, he hopes to expand in size and to other cities in Brazil.

“Also in the near future we hope to invite guest lecturers so that a AAMFT licensed therapist may travel to Brazil and receive continuing education units while melding with the minds of local Brazilian therapists.

“On the micro level, the BCC will assist with the mental health concerns of a population that is generally forgotten. On the macro level, the BCC may strengthen professional ties in the filed of psychology between the U.S. and Brazil.

“We are always accepting donations. Remember, all donations are deductible from United States taxes as applicable under U.S. law for donations to U.S. non-profit organizations with 503(c)(3) status.

Hal also will be presenting on behalf of the BCC at the XVIII World Family Therapy Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 17-20, 2010. ”This is an amazing professional honor and will create more exposure and legitimacy for our cause! I am both proud and happy at this recognition!” In April he hopes to co-write and have published a paper on his speech. He will be presenting with Dr. Bill Forisha, former Antioch University Seattle Psychology professor and the organizer, and two other therapists, Dr. Flor Vilvel (Psychologist) from Arequipa, Peru and another person that is a friend of Dr. Forisha. “Our one hour workshop is titled, Training in Systemic Intervention for Underserved Populations in India, Brazil and Peru. The focus is on systemic therapy.”

Tom Freeman, M.A. Psychology 2008

Tom Freeman has been named Director of Programming at Seattle’s The Healing Center by the center’s board of directors. The new position is effective this summer. The Healing Center is a non-profit corporation offering comprehensive grief-support services for adults, children and families. People come to them with a variety of losses, including the death of a partner, parent, sibling, child or infant. Their community offers a unique, long-term, multi-faceted approach to grief support, combining structured therapy sessions with informal events and social networks.

The mission of The Healing Center is to provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nurturing environment for people to move through their grief. Its sole purpose is to provide support to individuals, families and youth who are struggling with loss. Some of their services, including home visits and all children’s programs, are available for no fee, and others on a sliding fee scale. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.

Maria Blankenship, B.A. 2006, M.A. Psychology 2009

Maria Teresa Blankenship is currently a mental health therapist for Sea Mar Community Health Centers and recently opened a Sea Mar office in Anacortes WA. “It has been fun to watch it grow little by little.” She is also the new general assistant unemployable coordinator for the Sea Mar Mt. Vernon medical office and is enjoying every minute of getting people back on the road to recovery mentally and working again. She also is attending school on line and will be graduating in 2013 with a doctorate in Psychology.

Barbara Harper, M.A. Psychology 1984

At the Oct. 8, 2009 annual conference dinner of the 22nd American Bar Associations National Conference for Lawyer Assistance Programs, Barbara Harper, Director of the Lawyers Services Department for the Washington State Bar Association, was presented with the Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs’ (CoLAP) Distinguished Service Award. This is only the second time in the CoLAP’s 22-year history that it has bestowed this award.

In presenting the award, CoLAP Chair, Judge Robert L. Childer’s shared the following introductory remarks:

“As director of the Lawyer Services Department of the Washington State Bar Association, Barbara oversees the Law Office Management, Professional Responsibility, and the Lawyers’ Assistance Program. She has been with the Washington State Bar since 1987 and is a psychotherapist, state-licensed in both mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy.

“Her background includes serving on the Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs for three years from 2002 through 2004, the Advisory Commission for a three-year term and as Chair of the Annual CoLAP Conference in both 2003 and 2004. She has also served on the CoLAP Annual Conference Planning Committee for many years, including 2009.

“As the quintessential LAP Director, she has chaired many committees and task forces, including the Director’s Work-Life Balance and the Senior Lawyers Committees. She was also one of the creators of the Directors’ Day over nine years ago. In addition, she has authored articles and presented trainings on LAP-related topics and has traveled the country helping other directors with their programs. Her peer counselor trainings continue to serve as an excellent model for other LAPs to follow.

“For so many years she is the one we have turned to, as she has consistently been ahead of her time and has never failed to be successful at whatever was asked of her. For over twenty-two years, she has been dedicated to lawyer and judges’ assistance work, in addition to her other Lawyer Services responsibilities. During her tenure as Director of the Lawyer Services Department of the Washington State Bar, she has been a leader, an advocate, an educator, an innovator, and a great support system to us all.

“We are fortunate to have our honoree for so many years. Without question, her trail-blazing work will live on long after she has moved on to other challenges.”

John Yeoman, M.A. Psychology, 2006

John and his talented daughter Heather just finished her debut CD in July, 2009. She wrote all the lyrics and performed all the vocals. John wrote all the songs, musical accompaniment and production (mixing and mastering). The CD was completed in John’s home studio. Search Heather Yeoman on Amazon.com and iTunes.com to listen to samples.

Mike Archer, M.A Psychology 2002, Psy.D. 2007

Mike Archer has joined a shared specialty suite of psychologists and is accepting new patients. He also has a new position with King County Superior Court as the Clinical Psychologist for the Juvenile Justice Assessment Team. It is a new position with some very exciting and promising outcomes targeting youth at risk in King County.

He received his B.A. from American University in Washington, D.C. and his M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. Mike has extensive clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including psychiatric hospitals, student counseling centers, the Department of Corrections and community mental health centers. His expertise and research encompass moderate to severe psychological issues including disorders related to mood, anxiety, body image, psychosis, personality and behavior modification.

He also specializes, and has an extensive background in, adolescent treatment, and meets Washington State requirements as a child mental health specialist. He has worked within the Pierce and King County Superior Court systems, providing forensic and psychological evaluations to adults and juveniles. Additionally, his areas of specialization include dual diagnosis treatment (for co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues), sexual orientation and gender identity issues, and the treatment of self-harming behaviors.

Mike utilizes both Cognitive-Behavioral and Systems Therapy approaches to treatment and is goal-oriented and solution-focused. He is a strong believer in the efficacy of psychological assessments and their application in providing greater insight into a well-rounded treatment approach. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, is trained as a culturally competent therapist, has an Adjunct Faculty appointment at Antioch University Seattle and sits on the Board of Directors of Shepherd’s Counseling Services in Seattle. He can be contacted via email at dr.michaelarcher@comcast.net or by phone at 206-992-9192.

Petr Horak, B.A., 2009

Greetings Fellow Antioch Alumni,

My name is Petr Horak, and I am a recent B.A. graduate of Antioch University Seattle. I am contacting you at this time because I am currently looking for employment in the Seattle area. Below is information about myself and the kind of job that I am looking for - I would appreciate it if you would take a minute to look over my request and let me know your thoughts, contacts/referrals etc., that may be helpful in my pursuit.

I completed my A.S. degree in Health Promotion and Education with a B.A. in Liberal Studies/Health Psychology (application of human physiology, psychological theory, spirituality, and holistic health to well-being At Antioch University Seattle) this past spring, 2009.

In my previous jobs, I was responsible for planning and executing health and community related events, tracking progress of new college students, and providing admission/clerical services at the registration office. Most recently, my experience with the Seattle Shanti Program as a volunteer provided me with a more direct step towards my ultimate goal in the Health Psychology field. It served as excellent training for future work in the field of patient care.

During my studies at Linn-Benton Community College, I was involved with the student leadership organization and coordinated educational events such as: AIDS/STIÕs Awareness Week, Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar, Breast Self-Examination Workshops, and GLSEN Lunchbox Training to name just few. My hard work, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational and program skills were rewarded many times with awards and accolades. My experience and skill set qualifies me to contribute excellence to program creation and implementation. I enjoy the creativity and am confident in my ability to work professionally on an independent level as well as serve as a team player. I am a hard worker, strong advocate, and compassionate listener.

Ideally, I am interested in working with a health care/ health education/ human resources/ hospice community either privately and/or in a hospital setting as a program/special project coordinator. I am open to beginning at the customer service representative level if the fit is right. Additionally, I am available for full time or part time work and it can be on a project/limited time basis.

Currently, I have applications in at: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington Medical center, Children’s Hospital, Evergreen Hospital, and Seattle University. As you know without a contact name/referral, many of my
efforts are futile.

Please view my attached resume and feel free to forward it to professionals in the field who you think would be interested in my background and skills. I am also available to speak with you by
phone if you have additional questions and/or would like some more information regarding my search - I’m at 206.437.7781

I appreciate your time and support.

Have a beautiful day.

Petr Horak
18602 21st Place NE, Seattle, 98155
Phone: 206.437.7781
E-Mail: horaco@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Liberal Arts- Health Psychology June 2009
Antioch University Seattle (AUS), WA

A. S. Degree: Health Promotion and Education June 2006
Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC), OR

Experience

Shanti Program Volunteer, Multifaith Works, Seattle, WA present
* Provide emotional support to people living with life-limiting illness in a non-judgmental, confidential, compassionate, and non-directive way
* Completed an extensive training program created to introduce its participants to the various health and social detriments that Shanti Program Clients encounter daily

Starbucks Barista, Seattle, WA, 2006-2007
* Provided friendly, professional service in a timely manner to Starbucks customers in a high-paced environment; took orders/prepared customer transactions

Registration Clerk Specialist I, LBCC, OR, 2005-2006
* Provided student registration services in BANNER, processed/balanced student fees and payments
* Responsible for clerical and customer service tasks: phones, FAX transmital, filing, copying, and services regarding admissions, registration, and student accounts
* Mastered problem solving skills, exhibited detail oriented and independent work

Events Planner/ Student Leader, LBCC, OR, 2003-2006
* Organized events for LBCC and community at large – Topics included: health promotion and social awareness
* Supported office staff – Performed general clerical and customer service-oriented tasks: answering phones, FAX transmittal, filing, copying, data-base maintanence, student resource information facilitator
* Coordinated the Student Ambassador Program supporting fellow student leaders (meeting preparation/leadership, coordinated projects of the Student Ambassadors)
* Updated/implemented New Student Orientation training for LBCC student body
* Speaker at regional National Organization Directors Association conference
* Appointed as liason between the student body and student services/administration

Breast Self-Examination Seminar and Workshop Organizer, LBCC, OR, 2004, 2006
* Organized and implemented events, coordinated/created financial support
* Recruited participants, interfaced with medical community and breast health specialists, marketed event to public and led evaluation process

Skills/Awards
Computer Skills
* PC: Intermediate level understanding of Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications
* Macintosh: Intermediate level understanding of Microsoft Office 2004 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and managing iCal
* Cultural Presentations Speaker, 2005-2007
* Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2005-2009
* Outstanding Student Scholar, 2005
* Recognized by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and awarded for raising attention of diversity and organizing programs that educate LBCC students

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