Mandy Ramsey:  

Life Hmmmm....where to begin and what to tell :) I am currently working for a non-profit agency in Hillsboro, OR, called Youth Contact. My primary job is that of a Program Coordinator for a mandated divorce transition group for kids & families called Kids' Turn. I LOVE this program. For those of you who are familiar with divorce and the impact it has on everyone in a family you will know how important it is to provide a safe place for kids and parents to talk about the changes and the importance of teaching positive communication and coping skills. I teach primarily the little kids (5-8) but do teach all age groups including parent groups. Outside of teaching the classes, my role is to aquire staff, schedule 5 sites throughout our county, and maintain a running schedule of classes on a year round basis. When I am not doing that, I also do part-time outpatient therapy for youth and their families. Again, our primary focus is to bring kids and their parents together by finding their strengths and assisting them to positively find solutions to the challenges they face. The other factor I LOVE LOVE LOVE about my job is that I work M-Th. I have long days but, seriously, cannot imagine life without 3 day weekends...especially since I am still in a 2 year recovery from graduate school...some of you may know what I am talking about!! In the past year my parents have moved from Kalispell and relocated to Albany, OR, about 70 miles south of Portland. The transtion has been extremely positive for all of us. It is the first time we have lived in this close of proximity since I was 20 years old. Yes, there have been adjustments made - but, again, ultimately a positive move for...Expand for more