Linda G. Smith, MA.
Linda Smith attended undergraduate school at the Central Missouri State University (now known as the University of Central Missouri) Â in Warrensburg, MO, receiving a B.S. degree in General Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.. She received an M.A. Â in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, MO.Â
She is a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed professional counselor, and  has worked for a number of years as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist.  Linda is a counselor on the Christian Counselors Network sponsored by Focus on the Family.
Linda Smith is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She is a child and mental health advocate.
Linda has had previous work experience as military and family life counselor on a military base and a geriatric counselor within an intensive outpatient hospital program.  She also has been employed as a mentor leader with a middle school after-school mentoring program and as a certified parent educator with the Parents As Teachers program.  She has past employment at area community mental health and residential treatment facilities for children with severe emotional disorders. Â
Linda is the author of Second Chance Cookies, a children's fiction novel and  Be Your Best:  A Workbook with Writings to Inspire, Educate & Motivate.  She is a former contributing editor for the Creative Forecasting, Inc., a publication for activity professionals who work in long-term care facilities.  Her article, "Sweet Dreams, " was published in the February 2006 issue of the Brio Magazine.  This magazine is published by Focus on the Family.
"GIVING HOPE TO THE HURTING"
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