"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy...that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. If you block it, it will never exist...It is not your business to determine how good it is...It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open."
Martha Graham
Background Information
Degrees and License:
- University of California at Berkeley, Masters in Social Welfare
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS 16700 since 1992
- Harvard Medical School, National Institute of Mental Health Fellowship in Geriatric Mental Health
- Emeritus Faculty Prize in Writing, University California at Berkeley
- University of California at Santa Cruz, B.A. in Psychology
Associations and Memberships:
- Santa Cruz Chapter, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Chapter President, 2008)
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Certified Focusing Psychotherapist
- Certified Rubenfeld Synergist
- United States Association of Body Psychotherapists (USABP)
Areas of Interest and Advanced Study:
Somatic psychotherapeutic methods that honor the Mind/Body/Emotions connection are a large emphasis of my advanced post-graduate training.
- Certified Focusing Psychotherapist and Teacher with Focusing Resources
- Certification in the Rubenfeld Synergy® Method (2003-2007):
Mind/Body therapeutic modality integrating Gestalt therapy with the gentle movement orientation of Feldenkrais Method and Alexander Technique - Memoir Journaling Instructor, Cabrillo College Extension. Certified instructor in "Mining Your Life for Meaning" writing courses with author Anne Hillman.
- Trained facilitator and teacher of SoulCollage® expressive arts process, taught at Cabrillo College Extension.
- Inner Relationship Focusing training from Focusing Resources
- Buddhism and psychotherapy
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Practicum for teachers
- Extensive work experience in geriatric mental health, Alzheimer's, and death and dying.
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