My blogs

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Introduction	I am the founder and co-creater of Judson,(Jud found John, thank God)Zach and Lilli. The fourth child I gave birth to is The Center for Contextual Change. During my graduate studies at the Jane Addams School of Social Work, as well as,my post graduate degree in Family Therapy, I discovered my passion and talent for helping families and individuals utilize their strengths to overcome adversity. I continue my research and teaching not only at CCC, also, at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, where I have taught for over 15 years. It has been my delight that I am the co-creator of The Collaborative Stage Model of Psychotherapy. My passion is looking at life's promise and difficulties through a contextual lens. My research and writing focus on healing Trauma and Violence. My commitment to restore justice, motivate healing and create change, takes me around the world with immense gratitude for the opportunity.
Interests	"Change happens as a result of the energy that comes from our minds, our hearts, and our souls. Through our relationships, our hope, our ideas, and our passion together we can create that energy that will produce the change. " — Mary Jo www.centerforcontextualchange.org
Favorite movies	Harold and Maude
Favorite music	Livingston Taylor
Favorite books	Currently: Buddah's Brain, the Mindful Therapist, and The Four Agreements