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Jeanne Demory Post, MSW, LCSW

Counseling & Psychological Associates, PA
E mail: jeannepost@yahoo.com

Jeanne Demory Post, MSW, LCSW grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia. She attended Florida International University in Miami, Florida, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social work (magna cum laude) in December 1992. She then moved with her husband and two children to Annapolis, Maryland, and attended the prestigious School of Social Work at the University of Maryland at Baltimore earning a Master of Social Work with a clinical emphasis and a specialization in aging (summa cum laude) in May 1996. She has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers since graduate school and is a member of the American Society on Aging and the Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging.

Ms. Post has practiced predominately in medical settings providing therapy to individuals, families, and groups. In January 2005 she joined Counseling & Psychological Associates, P.A. in private practice working with adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients in individual, family, and group settings. In her practice, she conducts a range of mental health services including treatment for depression, grief and loss, anxiety disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and adjustment to significant life events including chronic and terminal illness.

Until January 2005, Ms. Post was the clinical coordinator and medical social worker for the Memory Disorder Clinic at West Florida Hospital and the regional coordinator for the State of Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Brain Bank and Research Program. In 2003 she was inducted into the Council on Aging of West Florida’s Hall of Fame in recognition of her dedication to the well-being of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Before joining West Florida Hospital, Ms. Post spent several years in the Baltimore/Annapolis area providing in-patient and home-care hospice social work services to patients and their family members. She is a clinical instructor for the Florida State University College of Medicine, Pensacola Campus, and a field instruction supervisor for the University of West Florida School of Social Work. She has extensive experience as a training and group facilitator and has been a frequent guest lecturer at health care conferences, civic meetings, and public seminars on the subjects of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver burnout, and stress management. She has also traveled to several southern states teaching physical, occupational, and speech therapists about the psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation.

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Social Worker, Training Coordinator, Regional Brain Bank Coordinator
West Florida Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic, Pensacola, Florida
April 2002 – May 2003

Clinical Social Worker
Hospice of the Chesapeake, Millersville, Maryland
December 1999 – June 2001

Clinical Social Worker
Hospice of Baltimore, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
May 1998 – December 1999

Independent Training Consultant/Facilitator
Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas
January 1983 – Present

LICENSURE & MEMBERSHIPS

American Society on Aging, Member

Mental Health & Aging Network, Member

Florida State University College of Medicine Pensacola

Clinical Instructor, Department of Geriatrics

University of West Florida College of Professional Studies Field Instruction Supervisor, Division of Social Work & Aging Studies

State of Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, Certified Trainer #NH0779
Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders Nursing Home Training
Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders ALF Training Level I & Level II

Alzheimer’s Family Services, Inc., Member Board of Directors

Eldercare Health Recovery Project, Committee Member

The Oaks Adult Health Day Care, Advisory Committee Member

State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative
Behavioral Management & Long Term Care Committee, Member (past)

Hurricane Andrew Homestead Tent City Relief, Mental Health Counselor (past)

Dade County Drug Prevention Initiative, Training Facilitator (past)

Dade County Public Schools Crisis Response Team, Member (past)

AWARDS & HONORS

Magna cum Laude, 1992

Dean’s List, 1989 – 1992, 1995 – 1996

PRESENTATIONS

Post, J.D. (2004). “Nurturing the Spirit: Understanding the Spiritual & Emotional Needs of Persons with Dementia.” A lecture presented for the 4th Annual North Florida Caregivers Forum. Sponsored by the North Florida Area Agency on Aging. October 29, 2004.

Post, J.D. (2004). “Reducing Caregiver Burnout.” A lecture presented for Alzheimer’s Disease: Unraveling the Mystery, A Conference for Caregivers. Sponsored by the West Florida Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic. July 24, 2004.

Post, J.D. (2004). “Thriving as a Healthcare Professional.” A lecture presented for the 10th Annual Geriatric Conference, Pensacola Beach, Florida. Sponsored by West Florida Hospital, the Medical Education Council of Pensacola, and the Florida Geriatrics Society. February 29, 2004.

Post, J.D. (2004). “Reminiscence: A Glimpse into the Heart.” A lecture presented for the Pilot Club of DeFuniak Springs 7th Annual Alzheimer’s Seminar, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. February 7, 2004.

Post, J.D. (2003). “Psychosocial Characteristics of Rehabilitation.” A workshop presented for rehabilitation therapists. Sponsored by CIAO Seminars, Inc., presented in 10 southern cities, October 2003 – June 2004.

Post, J.D., Ralston, L.G. & Gee, J.J (2003). “Special Needs of Alzheimer’s/Dementia Patients & Families.” Training program broadcast on BLAB T.V. Sponsored by the Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Pensacola, Florida. December 8, 2003.

Post, J.D. (2003). “Stress in the Healthcare Worker.” A lecture presented for the American Cancer Society Update 2003 Nurses Conference, Shalimar, Florida. December 8, 2003.

Post, J.D. (2003). “Dignity and Dementia: Unique Human Being versus Object of Care.” A lecture presented to the 9th Annual Regional Training Conference of the Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. April 24, 2003.

Post, J.D. (2003). “Alzheimer’s Disease: Overview & Communications.” A lecture presented to the Case Management Society of America. Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. March 11, 2003.

Post, J.D., Hutcheson, J.W., Miller, M.D., & Morgan, D.C. (2003). “Memory Disorder Clinic Model of Care.” A lecture presented for the 9th Annual Geriatric Conference. Point Clear, Alabama. Sponsored by West Florida Hospital, the Medical Education Council of Pensacola, and the Florida Geriatrics Society. January 31, 2003.

Over 200 additional presentations about Alzheimer disease or related dementias to professional caregivers in nursing home and assisted living facility settings, professional home health caregivers, family caregivers, college students, and members of the public as well as appearances on local television and radio programs and news shows.

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