EDUCATION
1995 Master of Social Work Albany University, Albany, NY
2019 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher Qualification (MBSR-QT)
Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
2013 Expressive Arts Certificate New York Expressive Arts, Albany, NY
2005-present Ongoing study and practice in the Dzogchen, Mahamudra and Advaita Vedanta traditions.
1985 Diploma in Spanish Language & Culture Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
1980 BA in Speech Communication SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta NY
1995 Master of Social Work Albany University, Albany, NY
2019 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher Qualification (MBSR-QT)
Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
2013 Expressive Arts Certificate New York Expressive Arts, Albany, NY
2005-present Ongoing study and practice in the Dzogchen, Mahamudra and Advaita Vedanta traditions.
1985 Diploma in Spanish Language & Culture Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
1980 BA in Speech Communication SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta NY
CREDENTIALS
New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, # R053349-01
Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, # L10385
National Provider Number, NPI, # 1770636078
EMPLOYMENT
2019-present: Marilyn Babcock Stress Reduction, online
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction consulting and coaching. See "About" page.
1996-2013: Psychotherapist in private practice, Unadilla, NY (retired)
Offered short-term counseling and longer-term depth psychotherapy to individuals facing change, grief, loss, and chronic illness. Facilitated workshops on meditation, dreams, sexuality, journaling, expressive arts, self-compassion and communication skills. Presented at regional conferences and to local human service organizations.
2019-2020: Medical Social Worker, Chenango Dialysis Center, Norwich, NY
Provided experienced nephrology social work services during the process of opening a new dialysis clinic near my home. Successfully established social work services, recruited permanent social worker.
2018-2019: Medical Social Worker, Fresenius UHS Kidney Care, Binghamton, NY
Provided psychosocial services to in-center hemodialysis patients including assessment, care planning, counseling, advance directives.
2004-2015: Part-time Faculty, Communication Department, SUNY Oneonta, NY (retired)
Taught theory and practice of human communication including, diversity awareness, perception, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, public speaking, team/group dynamics, listening skills, non-verbal communication, assertiveness, interviewing, and conflict skills.
2014-2015 Interim Part-time Counselor, State University of New York at Oneonta
Provided short-term individual counseling to undergraduate students at the college Counseling, Health and Wellness Center, covering an open position for a semester while permanent counselor was hired.
2010-2013 Part-time Therapist, Crime Victims Program, Norwich, NY
Provided individual and group psychotherapy to adults affected by relationship violence, sexual assault, and/or childhood abuse. Facilitated psycho-educational, therapeutic, and expressive arts groups. Presented outreach programming at area and regional conferences.
2009 Counseling Supervisor, Violence Intervention Program, Oneonta, NY
In a six-month interim role, envisioned, crafted and supported transition from paraprofessional to professional counseling program. Facilitated self-reliance, efficiency, and teamwork among staff, spearheaded development of a detailed training and policy manual. With this in place, recruited a permanent counseling supervisor.
1997-2004* Medical Social Worker, Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Oneonta, NY
Provided information, support, counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, and spiritual care to patients, family members, and caregivers experiencing the impact of life-threatening illness. Offered individual and group bereavement counseling. Also was Medical Social Work Intern in 1994-95 while in graduate school. *Took a leave of absence in 1999 to study “Depth Psychology and Religion” at Syracuse University.
1995 Crisis Counselor Trainee/Post-Graduate Intern, A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta
Conducted full psychiatric evaluations. Provided telephone and face-to-face crisis intervention and referral services.
1988-89 Public Relations Coordinator, Planned Parenthood, Oneonta, NY
Designed and implemented Public Relations position. Coordinated public relations, outreach, and lobbying campaigns. Created a volunteer coalition and acted as staff liaison to Board of Directors’ Public Affairs Committee.
1985-1988 Product Manager, AIRTEX, S.A., Madrid, Spain
Sought, negotiated and managed agent representative relations with European and American manufacturers for Spanish air pollution control engineering firm. Represented AIRTEX at international trade shows. Acted as interpreter and translator.
1984-1985 Teacher of English as a Second Language, Agencia ESLAVA, Madrid
Tutored individuals and teams in a variety of settings in the business and professional community. Designed course materials and teaching strategies in accord with company priorities and students’ levels of competency.
1982-1983 Legal Assistant, Shea & Gould, New York, NY
Selected and prioritized pertinent documents during the discovery process; created, organized and managed all case files in large litigation cases; digested trial transcripts; briefed associate attorneys on trial progress.
1980-1982 Outreach Worker, OURS Associates, Parents’ Center, Oneonta, NY
Provided outreach parent education and support, referrals, crisis intervention, transportation and advocacy to low-income rural families.
1978-1980 Crisis Intervention Counselor, 85 Chestnut Street Counseling Center, Oneonta, NY
As live-in staff, worked the overnight shift at 24-hour crisis and referral hotline and drop-in shelter. Trained volunteers. Acted as Interim Executive Director from October ’80 to December ’80.
