I received a Liberal Arts degree from Virginia Tech in 1992 and worked in the private sector before returning to school in 1998 where I received a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Mars Hill Graduate School in 2000. In addition to being in private practice for over seven years, I have served at Mars Hill Graduate School as a practicum facilitator and leader, teaching counseling theory and practice to first year students in an interactive and experiential environment. I also serve as an on�site counselor for Vision House, a transitional housing program for homeless men, women, and children. Experiential Education/Adventure Therapy From 1993�1994 I served as a mountain guide and counselor for Beyond Malibu, a mountaineering program for adolescents in the Coast Range of British Columbia. I am currently involved with this program in a staff selection and training capacity and continue to believe that unique and challenging settings provide a powerful context for growth and change in adolescents and adults. Epilogue Sailing: Charting a Course for Change Currently I organzie and facilitate one to five day, all�inclusive sailing weekends designed to provide participants with a unique and challenging context in which to explore the core issues we face in our culture. While learning to sail and operate a 55� sailboat, participants will have the opportunity to tell their stories and thoughtfully engage areas of their lives that are all too often neglected � all in the context of community and the rich metaphors offered by life on a sailboat. These programs are experiential in nature and are tailored to meet the specific needs of each group. Please feel free to contact me if you�d like more information or to reserve a trip for your group. Note: groups are limited to six passengers.