Barb Chandler

 

Personal Biography

    

EXPERIENCE

1994-Present  Freelance Writer

 

1994-2005 Volunteer Counselor Suicide Prevention Hotline Yolo

                         County, Davis, CA

1990-1993    Children and Families of Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
                       Crisis Team Psychotherapist
                       Specialized in Suicide, Post Traumatic Stress, and Domestic Abuse
                       Worked with at risk children and their families
                       Provided crisis intervention and brief therapy

 

1983-1990    Consultant Social Worker - Des Moines, Iowa
                      Consulted at 5 nursing homes
                      Worked with residents and families

1970-1990     Counselor Crisis Line Suicide Prevention Hotline Des Moines, Iowa               
                       Provided Crisis Intervention
                       Supervised trainees

EDUCATION

1976-1980       Simpson College  Indianola, Iowa
                        BA Psychology

1981-1983       Drake University Des Moines, Iowa
                        17 postgraduate credits-counseling