Jean’s Qualifications
Education
May 2005
Master of Social Work, University of Georgia
Cumulative GPA/4.0/Phi Kappa Phi
May 1984
Bachelor of Arts, University of South Carolina
Accreditations
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina
Certified Journal Therapist
Oncology-Certified Social Worker
Certified Clinical Supervisor, North Carolina
Areas of expertise
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Jean has been in the young adult oncology space for over 15 years. Her background includes program development, management and evaluation on topics of particular interest to this population, including, but not limited to, sex and intimacy, grief and loss and coping with everyday living.
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Jean crafts and facilitates unique, organizational journal writing workshops as well as develops targeted educational, topic-specific programs. Delivery, management and evaluations of workshops and programs are key elements which includes staying current with what is most important to those she serves.
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For over 10 years, Jean has supervised others working towards clinical licensure as social workers. This includes using creative, different learning modalities and serving as an expert voice for the licensure process. She is certified in North Carolina as a clinical supervisor and is a board-approved supervisor in South Carolina.. Jean is passionate about this service to contribute to the social work profession.
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Starting with a writing group of cancer survivors in 2006, Jean has built a niche journal writing market working with others managing the collateral impact of a cancer diagnosis. This extends to the healthcare providers who serve them to address compassion fatigue, burnout and moral distress.
What people are saying about Jean
"Jean is a terrific collaborator. She's extremely organized, and the programs she delivers and executes are of the highest quality. Our young adult cancer survivors are continually checking in with me to rave about Jean."
— Mallory Casperson, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Cactus Cancer Society
"Jean's compassion, insights, and depth of experience have made her a go-to resource over many years of collaboration with Stupid Cancer. Her strong counseling and facilitation skills have benefited our programs and our community. She is an incredible resource for the adolescent and young adult cancer community, and it's always a joy to work with her."
— Chelsea Donahue, Director of Programs, Stupid Cancer, Inc.
“Jean Rowe is a once in a blue-moon colleague and professional. Whether it is developing impactful content on intimacy for cancer survivors, leading journal writing workshops, serving as an expert speaker or counseling individuals one-on-one, Jean’s deep knowledge and compassion shine through.”
— Megan McCann, Director of Community Education, Young Survival Coalition