Hi Ward,

You "assumed" that I just obtained a certificate by some 'easy'
method.  You 
forget that I have a considerable education, as well as extensive training 
afforded to me by my employer.  About half of my training has been 
subcontracted to civilians, but "all" of my medical training was 
subcontracted.  For instance, I am a qualified and certified emergency 
medical technician by the Red Cross, recertified (trained) by Sentara 
hospital in Virginia Beach where I used to volunteer as an EMT.  Previously 
I had obtained that certification by the Red Cross at FT. Clayton in the 
Republic of Panama, where I also received my professional councilor 
certification.  I also got requalified (periodic certifications are 
required) here in VB at Sentara.  The original qualification took 2 years 
(full time) plus 30 credits in psychology. This was required for two 
different positions I held.

I do not council people anymore because I really don't enjoy it, and I 
wouldn't make an exception with Michiel either.  I also don't carry the 
required insurance, nor am I sponsored for that specific job.  THAT is why I 
asked him to go seek help elsewhere.

> Email, netmail, echomail and the likes are not exactly suited to analyse
> someone else's state of mind nor to base a qualified medical opinion on.

Damn, you don't read that well do you.... THIS is why I suggested he go seek 
a professional opinion from an MD or psychologist (or clergy, many of whom 
are also licensed).

> Besides, what makes you qualified overthere is not by definition what 
> makes you
> qualified overhere.

I'm here, you're there, Michiel is in The Netherlands, who cares?  I stated 
my opinion here, -- and that's pretty apparent.

> Such a counselor (sp!) overhere would be called 'Sociaal Assistent' 
> translating
> as 'Social Assistant'. It takes 3 years full-time schooling and at least 1 
> or 2
> years internships to learn the trade. Hardly anything that one learns in a 
> 30
> or 60 or 90 hour course for which you then get a certificate.

See above.

> I've got boxes full of certificates, some even issued by the UN ... big 
> deal!

Well there you have it.... The UN?  What a useless organization....

The fact is, Michiel has a "HATE" issue, and that's apparent.  When I'm in 
an echo, he goes on the attack.  It doesn't take a frigging PHD to figure 
out that the guy has some issues......  Use your eyes to read his messages, 
and your noodle to understand them.

Shannon

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