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Sample Therapy
Recommendation
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that
I am writing to endorse ________'s application
to your program. For the last 25 years at _________
University, I have been a psychotherapist and
instructor in the Counseling and Student Development
Center, as well as supervisor to many interns
and social work students. I hope my perspective
will be helpful to you as you evaluate this
exceptional candidate.
My first contact with_______ was during the summer of 1997, when she organized
a summer conference outside of _________ for teenagers interested in communication
skills. During the course of the week, _______ presented material with such ease
and humor that she set the tone for the entire workshop. Her creative ideas for
presentations and activities were inventive and entertaining; they were also
astonishingly effective.
With participants from a variety of backgrounds, there was often conflict, and
occasionally confrontation. While setting limits, _______ managed to respond
consistently with respect and compassion. The experience had a profound effect
on the participants and, because of _______'s exceptional skill and professionalism,
she has been invited by many schools to offer similar workshops
During the time I have known ________, she has distinguished herself as a conscientious
and energetic pioneer in the field of social and emotional learning. I have enormous
respect for her teaching and leadership skills, and have been pleased to work
with her on many occasions.
Two years ago, __________ was invited by _________ University Counseling Center
to consult to our Peer Counseling program. I was eager to have such an extraordinary
teacher help with the training of the students and the development of the program.
Her skills, which were so apparent in Lithuania, were equally impressive in the
United States. She was an eager, enthusiastic teacher who was greatly admired
by the Hopkins students. She led group discussions and facilitated role-plays
with great skill, and also helped in the development of outreach programs. She
is particularly gifted at identifying students' needs, encouraging their contributions,
and involving them in the planning process. Her commitment and passion for her
work was evident as we worked together during that year, and she became a close
friend and colleague during the visit.
I know of _________'s continued interest in programs related to social competence
and emotional development. She has instituted many impressive programs for school
children and families, and it has been an honor to consult with her on some of
these projects . I have the greatest admiration for her work.
Your program of study sounds ideally suited to ________'s needs and talents.
She will be coming to you with the qualities of a natural therapist: genuineness,
warmth, compassion, and integrity. She will also bring her interest in scholarly
research and program development. Just as importantly, she would come with an
enthusiasm for both learning and teaching, well as a resolute desire to understand
new theories and ideas. It is exciting to think of the ways in which she might
contribute to your program.
I urge you to carefully consider ________ who is, quite simply, the most remarkable
teacher I have ever met.
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