W e can all easily understand that “to err is human…”. We are imperfectly evolving primates living in a chaotic world we cannot control, and so we make mistakes. And sometimes our mistakes are horrible. But although this very human flaw is almost universally acknowledged and accepted, relatively few of us understand the “…to forgive, divine” aspect of our human condition. Even fewer can apply this spiritual principle to
“ As an intern one of the most important lessons I learned initially was that ‘crimes of passion’ really do occur.” And so he dug in and got to work. As a graduate of Kennedy-King College during his internship, Mr. Ellis went on to broaden his skillset by receiving a double bachelor’s in psychology and biology from UIC, as well as his master’s in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University, even as he continued his day- to-say duties at EMAGES. Doing this difficult work quickly informed him that the necessity of his work in this chosen field was also evident and far reaching. His professional priorities aligned as he broadened his therapy- Improve the Quality of Life for his Clients (especially in the areas of housing and employment) understand that we have to fix what’s broken if we are to move forward safely and successfully. Mr. Ellis not only understands this most challenging concept, but is committed to making it happen in our time. As he often shares with his clients- “The choices you make dictate the life you live.” In our difficult and dangerous world, the necessary work of Mr. Ellis is a choice we are grateful he made, and one he continues to pursue for the common good of all. Lower Recidivism Rates (an ongoing problem for all parolees and consequently, all of us) Facilitate Reasonable Reintegration for All His Clients (a crucial goal in any successful therapy cycle) As a society, we must
their professional career. For EMAGES full-time therapist/Lead Facilitator, Mr. Chad Ellis, he gets to put this powerful principle to work every day. First beginning his career back in spring of 2003 as an intern, Mr. Ellis’ specialty was in behavioral modification for those mandated by the court to attend sex offense therapy as a condition of their parole. What for many would be at best a repugnant duty and at worst an moral/ ethical impossibility quickly transformed into Mr. Ellis’ educational and professional focus while serving his primarily African-American community. As he recently shared-
“One of our primary goals at EMAGES is to provide much needed therapy specifically to the often underserved African-American community and it’s my role to facilitate that end, It’s a profound experience.” The enormously difficult duty of providing assistance to social pariahs who were often excommunicated from even their own communities and so arguably most in need of help quickly became not only evident but fundamentally necessary for Mr. Ellis in his initial stint as intern.
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