Barbara Jacques Email & Phone Number

Marriottsville, Maryland, United States

Assisted families through the process of making final arrangements for loved ones who had passed away. Worked with individuals, couples, and families to complete the steps of preplanning of cemetery arrangements: presented burial and cremation options; helped clients to document final wishes; reviewed paperwork and documentation that is required at time of death; and secured the purchase of arrangements best suited to client's desires and finances. Presented preplanning seminars for groups of 5 - 15 persons.

Columbia, Md

Provided individual, couple, and family therapy for adults, adolescents, and children presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, marital conflict, and parenting concerns.

Highland, Md

Developed and expanded congregational care ministries including: Stephen Ministry, GriefShare, Small Groups Ministry, and Hospitality Committee.Encouraged, counseled, and advocated for members of church and community facing life cycle transitions and crises such as serious illness, job loss, divorce, and death of a loved one.

Highland, Maryland, United States

Coordinated, staffed, scheduled, and resourced age-appropriate children and youth programs: Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Confirmation, retreats, service projects, and mission trips for 100 children and youth. Mentored youth and supported families experiencing life transitions and crises through visitation, active listening, encouragement, prayer, and pastoral care. Organized and led two post-Katrina mission trips to Mississippi for teams of 32 youth and adults.

Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

Managed the development, marketing, scheduling, staffing, and presentation of corporate and community health education programs including: CPR, First Aid, Childbirth Education, Discipline and Communication, and Violence Prevention for groups of 10-100 people.