Mentor Moments Season Four

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Dr. Frantz, a graduate of East Aurora High School in 1959, earned his BA from Grinnell College and his MA and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa before joining the University at Buffalo’s Counseling Psychology Department in 1967, where he served for over 40 years until retiring in 2008. Throughout his career, he held numerous leadership roles, including Department Chair and Acting Dean, and focused on teaching and research, advising over 80 Ph.D. dissertations and publishing more than 50 works. A specialist in grief counseling, Dr. Frantz worked closely with Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and founded multiple bereavement support groups, including Compassionate Friends. He led crisis response teams in schools and delivered over 1,300 presentations on bereavement and crisis intervention across the Northeast. Dr. Frantz also served on the boards of several hospice and mental health organizations and remained an active athlete, earning a skydiving certificate and completing solo cross-country bike trips, until a hip replacement sidelined him at age 65. He is supported by his wife Donna and children Karen, Wendy, Brian, and Serena.

James P.Donnelly, Jr. grew up in Clarence, NY, a small town near Buffalo, and the hometown of Professor Kiener. Jim received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, master’s in Social Psychology from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA, and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Buffalo. A licensed psychologist, Jim has held academic, clinical and research positions at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the University at Buffalo, and Canisius University. Mentoring experiences include many practicum, internship, masters’, doctoral, and post-doctoral students. He served on 110 doctoral dissertation committees, chairing 32. His primary focus has been on chronic health conditions, as well as research methods. He is co-author of three widely used books on research methods, author or co-author of more than 150 journal articles, chapters, reviews and abstracts, and has made over 100 national and international presentations at refereed conferences. Jim has been a consultant to the Institute of Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control, Children’s Hospice International, among others. He is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Counseling and Human Services and continues as Director of Measurement and Statistics at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius.

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys 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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Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentor.momentsMRA@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

Mentor Moments Season Four

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

Dr. Frantz, a graduate of East Aurora High School in 1959, earned his BA from Grinnell College and his MA and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa before joining the University at Buffalo’s Counseling Psychology Department in 1967, where he served for over 40 years until retiring in 2008. Throughout his career, he held numerous leadership roles, including Department Chair and Acting Dean, and focused on teaching and research, advising over 80 Ph.D. dissertations and publishing more than 50 works. A specialist in grief counseling, Dr. Frantz worked closely with Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and founded multiple bereavement support groups, including Compassionate Friends. He led crisis response teams in schools and delivered over 1,300 presentations on bereavement and crisis intervention across the Northeast. Dr. Frantz also served on the boards of several hospice and mental health organizations and remained an active athlete, earning a skydiving certificate and completing solo cross-country bike trips, until a hip replacement sidelined him at age 65. He is supported by his wife Donna and children Karen, Wendy, Brian, and Serena.

James P.Donnelly, Jr. grew up in Clarence, NY, a small town near Buffalo, and the hometown of Professor Kiener. Jim received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, master’s in Social Psychology from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA, and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Buffalo. A licensed psychologist, Jim has held academic, clinical and research positions at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the University at Buffalo, and Canisius University. Mentoring experiences include many practicum, internship, masters’, doctoral, and post-doctoral students. He served on 110 doctoral dissertation committees, chairing 32. His primary focus has been on chronic health conditions, as well as research methods. He is co-author of three widely used books on research methods, author or co-author of more than 150 journal articles, chapters, reviews and abstracts, and has made over 100 national and international presentations at refereed conferences. Jim has been a consultant to the Institute of Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control, Children’s Hospice International, among others. He is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Counseling and Human Services and continues as Director of Measurement and Statistics at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius.

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys 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.

Follow us at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentor.momentsMRA@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @mentor.moments

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

Mentor Moments Season Four

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

This episode features Chris Seigel, LPC. As the Chief Program Officer (CPO) at Saint Louis Counseling, Chris leads the strategic direction and operational excellence of a diverse program portfolio, including the School Partnership Program and office-based counseling services. In close collaboration with the CEO, Chris ensures the clinical teams deliver exceptional services that not only meet but exceed the rigorous standards set by accrediting bodies, and funders. His role spans administrative oversight, clinical quality assurance, and educational program development.

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys 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.

Follow us at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentor.momentsMRA@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @mentor.moments

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

Mentor Moments Season Three

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

To close out Season Three, Dr. Kiener and Brayton sit down to chat highlights, podcast stats, goals for Season 4, and predictions for what's to come!

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys 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.

Follow us at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentor.momentsMRA@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @mentor.moments

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

Mentor Moments Season Three

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

This episode features Leslie Quarles. She is a dedicated rehabilitation and disability advicate who has just about done it all in her career. Enjoy getting to know her a little bit more!

Leslie is a Training Associate on the Missouri Employment First team. She provides training and technical assistance to service providers and TCMs in Missouri to improve employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Leslie’s previous experience includes employment services and quality assurance, as a Director for MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries and as a Program Surveyor for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International. Leslie has previously served on the board of Best Buddies Missouri and the Generation Listen Council with St. Louis Public Radio. She currently volunteers with the Alumni Advisory Board for the Tri Delta chapter at Southeast Missouri State University, assisting in the areas of community relations and DEI, as well as serves on the planning committee for the annual Brain Injury Association of Missouri conference. She also actively participates in Gateway Nexus, a networking platform for providers and employers.

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Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys 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.

Follow us at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentor.momentsMRA@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @mentor.moments

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

Mentor Moments Season Three

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

This episode features Rachael Rehagen, Jessica Doebber, and Karen Lohrman and their work in co-creating the Professional Engagement Questionnaire (PEQ)! This service learning project was a collaboration between MRA eastern chapter and Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling's Assessment class. Enjoy the conversation and learn about the PEQ!

Rachael is a graduate student at Maryville University and is currently pursuing her Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling. With a professional background in Human Resources and clinical counseling, Rachael has specialized in supporting transitional youth as they enter the workforce. Her commitment to professional engagement is evident through her continuous pursuit of learning and dedication to excellence in the field of Rehabilitation Counseling.

Jessica is currently enrolled as a graduate student at Maryville University, pursuing a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Over the past two semesters, she has contributed as the Graduate Assistant within the program. Her professional journey includes internships at both a private practice and a vocational program tailored to college students with disabilities. Jessica is passionate about helping people find excitement and meaning in their field of work.

Karen Lohrman is a Maryville University student pursuing a masters in music therapy. She graduated with a bachelor of arts in music in 2009 and had a career in church music before making a change in 2021 and beginning her masters program in 2023. In her spare time she reads novels and spends time with her husband and their two kids. She loves baking and salt and vinegar potato chips.

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys 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.

Follow us at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentor.momentsMRA@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @mentor.moments

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

Mentor Moments Season Three

Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

This episode features Heather Hanvy and her experience and passion for creating positive change! Learn a little more about Heather!

Heather is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri. She received her Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2014 from Maryville University after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Education from Maryville in 2012. She has had almost ten years of experience as a therapist with eight years of experience providing mental health services in the school setting which includes providing counseling and crisis intervention services to students and their families. She has also worked in several community mental health settings providing individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults, including adolescents who have experienced sex trafficking and/ or sexual exploitation. She is also a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor and a private practice therapist in a group therapy practice seeing children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples for therapy. In addition, she has also taught Practicum, Internship, and Advanced Internship as an adjunct faculty member for Maryville’s Rehabilitation Counseling graduate program where she earned the Adjunct Faculty of the Year award in May 2021.

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys 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.

Follow us at:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentor.momentsMRA@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @mentor.moments

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

Mentor Moments Season Three Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell. This episode, Dr. Kiener and Brayton Wooters chat about what it means to be a "joiner" and the ten reasons why becoming a joiner can have a positive impact on your 2024! Check it out!

Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys 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.