Let's see...I went to Bradley (in Peoria) for my undergrad. Majored in Psychology and Women's Studies. Went to grad school at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology got my Masters degree, specializing in child psych. Then went to the Illinois School of Professionial psychology for my doctorate, specializing in addiction. My dissertation was on fetal alcohol syndrome.
Post grad school, I ran the adolescent dual diagnosis unit at Hartgrove Hospital in Humbult Park. I also ran a outpatient teen eating disorder group in McHenry, and did DUI classes in McHenry. Then once Casey was born, I went to work for Cigna as a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Case Manager - where I stayed for 9 years. Went to part time when Case was 3, back to full time after Patrick died, then quit completely when I was pregnant with Grace.
I've dabbled a bit working since Gracie was born...but just don't want to right now. As much as I complain, I enjoy being home with them, and being so involved in their schools.