Expertise:
Peer counseling; Mentoring; Mental health; Substance challenges
Hobbies/Sports:
Painting; Making chess pieces; Photography; Karaoke
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, The University of Oklahoma (1991)
Affiliations Awards:
California Network of Mental Health Clients
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her persistence, empathy and having a good heart.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her experience serving children and the elderly.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Providing one-on-one peer counseling for mentally challenged and architecturally challenged adults; Facilitating support groups and a variety of recovery groups, including a group for women's anger management; Planning activities, including performing arts and karaoke; Working at a center for mental health recipients
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Bushnell intends to be an art therapist or professional counselor of therapy.