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Carlbrook thread Part 2
psy:
Hopefully this will get moved later into the main thread which is now locked...
So... Let's pick apart the staff shall we... comments in blue.
--- Quote from: "Carlbrook Staff Page" ---Advising
Amy R. McCormick, M.S.W., L.C.S.W
Assistant Dean of Advising
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ms. McCormick graduated magna cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Maine. Prior to to joining the Carlbrook team, Ms. McCormick served as a Residence Director at the University of Maine and as a Program Manager at Shaw House, a residential facility for adolescents.
Shaw House is an emergency shelter in eastern maine. I have not confirmed her employment there, but based on the website it seems it is a volunteer only thing. She is not a psychologist. She got her masters in social work.
Angela Caine, M.S.S.W.
Advisor
Ms. Caine received her Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology from Indiana University and her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, where she was selected for the National Dean?s List. She has several years of experience in individual, group and family counseling, most recently worked as a Therapist for Wellstone Regional Hospital and LifeSpring Mental Health Services in southern Indiana.
Well that's bull right there. Therapist? Without a licence... For a cult? Hint: Google Lifespring! it's est's cousin. CEDU was borne out of est and Lifespring.. no wonder they hired her.
If that's not convincing.. simply ask and i can provide lots and lots of information on LifeSpring.
Not a licensed therapist
Julie Dyer, M.S.
Advisor
Ms. Dyer holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Radford University. She has worked as an adolescent therapist for several years, first with young females at Tekoa Residential Treatment Center and later as a substance abuse counselor at the Division of Addiction Services in Richmond.
Okey dokey.. You are going to want to check out her former place of employment...
From the webpage "Tekoa utilizes experiential therapies to address the self-defeating coping strategies..."
http://http://www.tekoa.org/
includes the "Flying Changes Equine Program"
Well i guess there are programs in virginia..
Not a licensed therapist.
Bridget Gitthens, M.A.
Advisor
Mrs. Gitthens holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University. During her years of counseling experience she has served both individuals and families in the areas of substance abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. Her recent work experience includes positions at OASIS and Kaiser Permanente.
Unable to find information on previous employment.
not a licensed therapist
Trevor Grimes, M.A.
Advisor
Mr. Grimes received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the State University of New York at Geneseo and his Master of Arts in Social Work from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. His counseling experience includes work in educational and clinical settings, including the Lindenhurst School District (NY) and the Dept. of Family Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Unable to find information on previous employment.
not a licensed therapist
Brandy Litwin, M.S.W.
Advisor
Ms. Litwin received both her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University. She possesses counseling experience with both adolescent and adult populations, having been a counseling supervisor for an adult foster care home as well as a high school counselor. Most recently she served as a school social worker at Harbor Creek School in Michigan
Unable to find information on previous employment.
not a licensed therapist
Jen McArthur, M.S.W.
Advisor
Ms. McArthur, who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Warren Wilson College and a Master of Social Work from Brigham Young University, has worked with adolescents for several years, including at-risk youth and socio-economically challenged populations. Her experience includes counseling positions with Wasatch Mental Health, Trend Community Mental Health, and Alldredge Academy.
Hmm... Alldredge Academy again?
Hmm... Wonder if she was there when the kid died... have to check on that.
Wasatch Mental Health in Provo UT.
http://http://www.wasatch.org/
Wilderness program brought to you by the United Way!
not a licensed therapist
Johan Madson, M.Ed.
Advisor
With a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College and a Master of Education in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University, Mr. Madson?s experience includes several school counseling positions in Tennessee and North Carolina (in both public and private settings). Most recently he was employed by the Office of Residence Life at Portland State University in Oregon.
Unable to find information on previous employment.
not a licensed therapist
Sally Martin, M.S.W.
Advisor
Mrs. Martin received her Bachelor of Social Work from James Madison University and her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Mrs. Martin has worked her entire career with adolescents experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties, whether as a Residential Counselor at Seneca in California, a Child and Family Counselor at Devereaux in Arizona, or as Assistant Clinical Director at Phoenix Outdoor in North Carolina.
--- Quote ---
Robert Rollins, 12
Died: April 21, 1997
Cause: Asphyxiation
Patient at: Devereaux School, Rutland, Mass.
Robert was restrained for 10 minutes, face down on the floor, after a dispute escalated over his missing teddy bear. Investigators found a significant delay in emergency response. The staffer who restrained the boy left him lying, unresponsive, on the floor. No criminal charges were filed."
--- End quote ---
Yup.. she's qualified.
Phoenix was also a Brown school (CEDU)
not a licensed therapist
Daniel Perry, M.A., L.L.P.C.
Advisor
Mr. Perry holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Lake Superior State University in Michigan and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Central Michigan University. He has worked with adolescents for several years in both residential and private practice settings, and was previously the director of a day-treatment program for adolescents with substance abuse problems.
Curious they don't mention the name of the day-treatment program he worked at.
not a licensed therapist
i'll finish the rest tomorrow
Mindi Perry, M.S.W., L.M.S.W.
Advisor
Mrs. Perry earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Lake Superior State University and a Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University. With extensive experience in individual and family counseling, she has held a private practice specializing in children and adolescents, worked with Child and Family Services and Community Mental Health of Northeast Michigan, and most recently was a behavioral health consultant at Alcona Health Center.
Denise Prendergast, M.S.S.W.
Advisor
Ms. Prendergast earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Michigan State University and a Masters of Science in the School of Social Work at Columbia University. She most recently served as a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Botswana where she counseled those infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. Prior to that Ms. Prendergast worked extensively with children and adolescents in both residential and outpatient settings and was a counseling supervisor at the San Diego Center for Children.
Natalie Sisson, M.S.W.
Advisor
Ms. Sisson received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Illinois State University and later graduated cum laude with a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. A member of the National Association of Social Workers, she has previously worked with adolescents as a residential counselor at Chestnut Health Systems and most recently as a therapist at Peace Place.
Kathianne Smith, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Advisor
Mrs. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science from Barat College and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois. She has over 20 years experience in the field and has worked with adolescents and families in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an expert witness, Mrs. Smith has worked in private practice and holds over 12 years post-license experience.
one is licensed as a counselor... yay. still not a psychologist
Nathan Webber, B.A., M.A. candidate
Advisor
Mr. Webber holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Toledo and is a candidate for a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. He has worked with adolescents for several years, first as a Counselor at Three Springs and then as a Therapist at Cumberland Mental Health. A member of the National Guard, he completed a tour of duty in Iraq in 2003.
well TSW should be able to tell you about where he worked
Alicia Woodworth, M.S., L.P.C.
Advisor
A Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Woodworth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Western Michigan University and a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Francis Marion University. For the past several years she has worked with adolescents as a Clinical Counselor at Circle Park Behavioral Health Services, conducting individual, group and family sessions.
one is licensed as a counselor... yay. still not a psychologist
Frank A. Chesno, Ph.D.
Consulting Psychologist
Dr. Chesno, a licensed clinical psychologist with almost 30 years experience working with families, earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia, with pre-doctoral training completed at the College of William and Mary. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and has served as president of the South Carolina Academy of Professional Psychologists. Currently, Dr. Chesno serves as Director of Behavioral Medicine Services at Baptist Medical Center.
I'm going to check and see if this guy is licensed.
--- End quote ---
Karen.
So two of the programs some of these staff worked for have caused the deaths of children.
Do you think it's ok for people without licenses to practice medicine?
Just because your son wasn't harmed doesn't mean that others weren't. Does your son think Carlbrook was harmless (not to him, to others)?
try another castle:
I think what might be confusing for parents is when they read (if they bother to) the credentials of these people, in addition to not being knowledgeable about prior employment, is that they look at the degree and assume that means licensed. "Oh, they got a masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, so they are a licensed therapist." From my understanding, you get the degree, which enables you to then apply for certification. Once you pass the certification, you get a license number. I looked on my therapist's card, there is a license number printed right there. I looked on my psychiatrist's card, he has a medical license number on it.
Wouldn't it be prudent for parents to request license numbers for these staff, and then cross check them?
If Carlbrook is as legit as it pretends to be, shouldn't they be posting the license numbers along with the staff descriptions? I mean, it should be RIGHT THERE, right next to their degree status, by the name.
Parents should also bother to ask about the differences between a social worker and a therapist. (Obviously, not from the TBS facility.) I'm a little fuzzy on them myself. I always thought social workers were the ones who did stuff like work for CPA.
My ex has a degree in social work, and I honestly don't know if he ever had to get a license. He used to work at Walden House (he hated it. Frighteningly enough, the synanon site links to it.) but now he's working at a rehab in New York.
psy:
i have to aggree with Deborah.. none of these people appear to be Licenced according to the state.
http://https://secure01.virginiainteractive.org/dhp/cgi-bin/search_publicdb.cgi
Use zipcode 24558 (Halifax, VA)
Lots of people listed... none from Carlbrook's website.
irvbulldogs72:
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Charly:
Thanks for your post. You are one of the very few actual Carlbrook students who have found this forum. I would love to hear about your experience, whether you think the program was beneficial, and whether you felt it was abusive in any way.
Did you go directly to college from Carlbrook?
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