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“A human being has to remain in contact with all of nature throughout his lifetime if he is to maintain good mental health.”
Boris M. Levinson, 1969
MA, Clinical Psychology, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, VT
BA, Psychology, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, State of Vermont
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board
Susan is currently director of Newport Adolescent ~ Adult Programs, Inc., dba The Chrysalis Center for Human Development, a private non-profit social service. She has enhanced and developed a variety of programs including counseling services, educational presentations, mentoring for children and adolescents, a therapeutic farm program and a scholarship program for academics which provides funds for academics, outdoor activities, athletics and the arts. The development of these programs has increasingly placed an emphasis on the important connection between people and nature.
Animal Assisted Therapies and Activities which she conducts, include individual, family and group psychotherapy as well as team-building groups, professional support/growth groups and internship opportunities for persons interested in working with animals and people. Farm tours for school groups always include activities with the animals and literature to take home.
Susan also has an interest in being a resource for connections and information on where to go to get started in this emerging field. Please contact Susan for further information.
- VADACA Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association
- NAADAC – National Association of Addictions Counselors
- American Association of Christian Counselors
- EAGALA – Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association
- NARHA/EFMHA – North American Riding for the Handicapped Association/Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association
- Delta Society
- Past member EFMHA Standards and Ethics Committee
- Past member of North Country Hospital Medical Ethics Committee
- 15 years experience as a substance abuse counselor in private practice
- Student Assistance Program Facilitator to grades 6-12 in public schools
- Director of Newport Adolescent ~ Adult Programs, Inc.
- Mentor to numerous individuals and organizations who are committed to promoting the field of EEP
- Special interest areas: ethics, trauma, substance abuse, animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activities and play therapy for adults
Clinical
- EAGALA Level 1
- Horses in Healing Conferences sponsored by EFMHA
- Adventures in Awareness workshops
- NARHA Convention
- EAGALA Convention
Horse Related
- Richard Thompson Horsemanship Clinic
- Palm Partnership Training - Dressage Principles Level 1
- Jane Savoie Seminar
- Women and Draft Horses - Fairwinds Farm
- Whoa Clinic - Infinity Farm
- Introduction to Driving - Infinity Farm
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