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Counselor ExperienceIntroducing Dr. Glenn Marks, O.D., counselor:Glenn Marks graduated from the University, California Berkeley Optometry School with honors earning a Doctor of Optometry degree. Additionally he has a BA, MA and PhDabd in Psychology. He has taught optometry at Melbourne University in Australia and has over 10 years of experience in child and family counseling. Dr. Marks was a school counselor for both elementary and secondary students providing individual, group and family therapy. Testimonials include the following: From an elementary school teacher: While at this school, “Glenn worked tirelessly with many children that were referred to him from all class levels including my own. He was invaluable in assisting the teachers with those students who were disruptive in class as well as those needing special attention. At times the home life of these children was in chaos and Glenn offered a kind heart and gentle approach, calming the children and giving them encouragement. If the child was removed from the classroom because of poor behavior they would return from Glenn’s counselor session quieted and more responsive. Glenn also worked with the parents of these children offering a complete and whole family approach to helping the child. He screened the children for emotional and social problems and, where appropriate, referred them to outside therapists.“ From a school principal: “One of Glenn’s strengths is his ability to work with the children’s families. There have been many occasions when Glenn has counseled the parents of his students. The student’s behavior and academic progress at school improved dramatically once the family dynamics at home changed. Glenn has been extremely successful getting fathers positively involved in their children’s life.” From the Clinical Psychologist Specialist from his school district, concerning Dr. Marks' counseling expertise: “He is an astute and compassionate individual who has good rapport with his students, school personnel and families. He is culturally sensitive to my client and her mother’s life situation. My client, who attends his groups, has stated that they are very useful in helping her express her emotions and learn social skills.” From the District Psychologist of the school district: “Amongst the many responsibilities he has accepted and performed with unusual sensitivity and his professionalism has been ongoing, with individual counseling to students ranging in age from 5 years to 13 years, of many ethnicities and varied backgrounds. His understanding of personality, emotional and cognitive development of this age group is thorough and he has demonstrated patient, insightful, and consistent student support.” Dr. Marks currently resides with his family on the West Coast of the USA. April 10, 2003 From: John Doe, NCSP District Psychologist Rincon Valley Union School District Re: Letter of Professional Recommendation for Glenn Marks To Whom It May Concern: For the 2001 through 2003 school years, Mr. Glenn Marks has been an invaluable member of the Madrone Elementary School Support Staff. He has demonstrated remarkable skill and dedication in his position as our School Counselor. Amongst the many responsibilities he has accepted and performed with unusual sensitivity and professionalism has been ongoing, individual counseling to students ranging in age from 5 years to 13 years, of many ethnicities and varied backgrounds. His understanding of personality, emotional and cognitive development of this age group is thorough and he has demonstrated patient, insightful, and consistent student support. I have worked in coordination with Mr. Marks on numerous cases. We jointly provided assistance and guidance to individual students. Additionally, Mr. Marks was asked to work with the School IEP Team on several of our most challenging Special Education cases because of his expertise regarding emotional pathology and family dynamics. He provided strong and accurate insight; he has served with remarkable skill as a liaison between school staff and student home environments. Many a time Mr. Marks has taken extrordinary measures to make himself available to be of assistance including making home visitations, counseling parents and assisting them in seeking private assistance, even making the extra efforts to contact individuals and institutions out of state when information was needed. "Unconditionally, without reservation, I recommend Mr. Marks for any professional position that calls for terrific counseling abilities, personable and accommodating interpersonal relationships, and dedication to his clientele." Respectfully submitted, John Doe, NCSP District Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist
My response to a child care worker that had given up on a
blows their mind when you point that out. Now they won't thank you for it and in fact they may hate you for it at first. But kids are kids and eventually they come around if you are tough enough not to lose your cool. Those parents who simply lash out at their children are teaching them impulsive lack of control, exactly the opposite of what we want to teach our kids. These people should not be raising children for they are adults who lack the self-control and foresight to control their own behavior, much less their children's.
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