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Perry's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Oceana High School
Bachelor's Degree
Human Development and Family Studies
University of California, Davis
Graduate Degree
Social Work
Columbia University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Full Time Personal Counselor:
Bachelor's Degree: Human Development and Family Studies
Graduate Degree: Social Work
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
In terms of employment, I was able to get a job related to therapy right out of grad school.
2.
My job, for 5 years, allowed me to work with a wide variety of people.
3.
Moved to China to work in therapy.
4.
Moved back to California, working with children and families who faced childhood trauma.
5.
Was able to work with/under important figures in the field (5 years experience).
6.
Started working at Skyline.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
Yes and no.
How I responded:
My parents were very atypical from the standard (at the time). My parents were quite progressive as they encouraged me to follow my passions first, citing "money will follow."
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I fear losing someone on my watch. I know it's an ongoing obstacle in my career that I can't really overcome, but I recognize it's not my fault.