Power of

Education Path

B.S.

     University of Nebraska-Lincoln,  Lincoln NE

A.A.

     Little Priest Tribal College.  Winnebago NE

 

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Why I Chose This Career

“I knew there was a need for drug and alcohol counselors, but I thought it would be even more beneficial to have a Native Counselor working with our native people. Someone who comes from the same community and understands their background and even their humor and teasing. I’ve encountered many different non-native professionals and I’ve felt I’ve had to explain my background or beliefs to them so they could get a better understanding of where I come from, but my clients don’t have to do that with me.”

 

 

Special Career Skills

“You have to be able to take what is thrown at you. Clients are at many different stages of change and as a counselor, we have to be able to motivate them. Many times I’ve had to accept that they aren’t ready for positive change. I’ve come to realize I need to have patience, empathy, and understanding with the population that I work with.”

 

 

I Like My Career Because

1. Every day is different and every client situation is unique.

2. I learn a lot from my clients and their life stories and situations.

3. I am blessed to be working home in my own community.