Mentor Moments Season Three

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

This episode we feature Luka Cai (they/them), a trans-masculine, pansexual, Singaporean immigrant, co-founded SQSH to create a resource they wish they had. As Executive Director, Luka develops SQSH’s annual budget, strategic plans, and project timelines, and oversees program activities. With 10+ years of community organizing experience and 250+ hours spent learning, teaching, and applying peer counseling, they provide leadership and program coordination for SQSH through their passion for queer liberation and transformative justice.

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.

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Instagram: @mentor.moments

Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc

Mentor Moments Season Three

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.

This episode Brayton and Michael discuss the origins of Mentor Moments, how we have evolved as a podcast, and the focus of season three.

Time Stamps

[00:01:11] Dr. Kiener about starting a podcast & colleague's inspiration.

[00:03:48] Deep storytelling, memorable research methods, qualitative data.

[00:08:11] Mentor moments, season one, keep rolling.

[00:11:18] Improve podcast with listener input and innovation.

[00:18:05] Enjoyable experience with Brayton, leadership training. Powerful session with attendees from MRA Conference. Group cohesion and energizing. Coach Denny's inspiring leadership talk.

[00:20:07] Excited about faculty role, good semester.

[00:22:27] Thank you for listening & suggestions welcome!

Follow us at:

Email:

Instagram: @mentor.moments

Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Casey Anderson, Brayton Wooters, and Michael Kiener.

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Missouri Rehabilitation Association state conference. Casey, Brayton, and Michael presented a session entitled: Early, Mid, and Experienced Professionals: A Panel Discussion of Career Development.

The session description is below!

This interactive session will include three individuals in various stages of their career development. They will discuss their career progression, life/work roles, self-care, networking, mentoring, and finding meaning in their profession. A moderator will guide the session and engage participants in the discussion. Participants will be encouraged to share their professional journey and how they remain energized in an ever changing work environment.     

⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Conference information⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube ⁠

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

Graduation season is upon us! Let's get inspired and listen to three rehabilitation counselors give their student commencement speech! Each speech will provide unique insights and motivation for professional development! Be moved by the story moments of Jorge Wallace, Andy Howard, and Brayton Wooters.

This episode we feature Jorge Wallace, Andy Howard, and Brayton Wooters!

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Conference information⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association⁠

⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter⁠

⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling⁠

⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Erica King!

Erica is the current president of the Missouri Rehabilitation Association and a rehabilitation counselor for the state of Missouri. This episode Erica shares news about MRA's annual conference.

MRA is pleased to host another great opportunity to gather and learn as a community at our annual state training conference. This year’s theme is: The Power of Partnerships: Creating Success in New Opportunities. We are striving to create formal and informal opportunities for people to meet, share ideas, build on already strong programs, and provide an atmosphere of inclusion and innovation. Join us June 5-7, 2023 at Tan-Tara-a/Margaritaville Lake Resort for the annual MRA Conference. This annual training opportunity gives you access to an exciting keynote speaker, relevant break-out sessions, networking opportunities with other professionals in the rehabilitation field, evening entertainment, great food, and a beautiful meeting facility.

⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Conference information⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association⁠

⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter⁠⁠

⁠⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling⁠⁠

⁠⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube ⁠

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Amy Turk!

Amy Turk is a licensed professional counselor specializing in substance use, anxiety, and depression. After overcoming childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction, she now helps others do the same. Along the way, she has navigated a major career change from French teacher to therapist. When not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her family. When not at kids’ sporting events, Amy likes to be on a hike. Her passions include international travel and learning something new. Her proudest accomplishment, other than being a mom, is breaking the cycle of generational trauma. Her greatest wish is to see others find peace and happiness. She lives with her husband, Justin; three children, Henry, Charlotte, and Eliza; cat, Lilac; and dog, Kevin, in St. Louis, MO.

Amy's book.

Amy's private practice. 

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Crystal Weaver!

Crystal Weaver is a Board-Certified Music Therapist, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy in 2004 and graduated with a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2010 from Maryville University. In 2019, Ms. Weaver obtained an additional graduate degree, a Master’s in Health Administration, from Saint Louis University.

In 2004, Crystal Weaver completed a National Roster Music Therapy Internship at Hospice of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Florida. Later that same year, she accepted a full-time music therapy position at BJC Hospice in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2011, Crystal Weaver accepted a music therapy position at the Saint Louis University Cancer Center (SLUCare Physician Group). In 2019, Crystal Weaver was promoted to Manager of Patient Support Services at the Saint Louis University Cancer Center. In this position, Ms. Weaver was responsible for managing the accreditation processes through the Commission on Cancer (American College of Surgeons) and for supervising music therapy, social work, rehabilitation counseling, and nutritional services staff.

As the new Director of Music Therapy at Maryville University, Crystal Weaver’s focus is to continue to develop a cutting-edge music therapy program that provides evidence-based educational opportunities for students to achieve ongoing success and advancement in the evolving music therapy and healthcare landscapes. Crystal Weaver is committed to providing high-quality experiences for students, so they not only develop into effective music therapy professionals but also leaders in the healthcare community.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Maya Harris!

Maya J. Harris is a certified rehabilitation counselor. A 2015 graduate of Maryville University, where she received her Master of Rehabilitation Counseling. Maya is the owner and founder of MJ's Coaching Corner, LLC. Her mission is to assist individuals of all abilities with the planning, coaching and transitioning of meeting life goals; while building the tools of life skill development. Maya is an adjunct instructor at UMSL where she teaches a vocational curriculum she designed, to students in the SUCCEED program. Maya also provides professional development to young scholars of a home school coop, Sovereign University. It's Maya's passion to promote empowerment and independence for individuals to reach their greatest potential.

https://mjscoachingcorner.wixsite.com/mjcc

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070062908412&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Jess Cox! 

Jess Cox is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, with a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor’s in Urban Ministry. Jess possesses twenty years’ experience working within the homeless service industry, currently serving at DOORWAYS as the Director of Behavioral Health. In her role at DOORWAYS she has built a new, successful behavioral health program from the ground up, which offers both individual and group psychotherapy services. Throughout Jess’ career, she has assisted hundreds of clients with obtaining housing, employment, and mental wellness. Jess has managed high-performing teams with an emphasis on staff development, grant compliance, outcome achievement, and has overseen budgets upwards of one million dollars. With less than 150 hours left of clinical supervision to complete, Jess is excitedly moving towards her goal of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Doorways Link: https://doorwayshousing.org/

St. Louis City Continuum of Care Link: https://cocstl.org/

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog 

Mentor Moments Season Two

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

This episode we feature Casey Anderson!

Casey graduated from Maryville  University’s Rehabilitation Counseling program in 2017 and started my  career as crisis intervention advocate at YWCA St. Louis, offering  support to individuals who experienced emotional, physical and sexual  abuse. I then was promoted to the Program Supervisor of Crisis  Intervention where I continued developing professionally; planning and  facilitating community trainings, supporting a team of staff and  volunteers and developing partnerships. I left YWCA in March 2020,  joining VR as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in the St. Charles  office. I have found that my advocacy skills are valued here in my  position. I have been on various committees and I am the designated VRC  for the Work Based Learning program that coordinates and partners with  Workforce Development, a CRP, and local school districts. I love making  connections with others and watching folks discover confidence and  independence by achieving their employment goals. I look forward to  making a difference in people’s lives through our mission and vision  here with the MRAEC.

Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

MRA Eastern Chapter Blog