Here's what some of my clients have said about working with me:
- Completing a dissertation is a long, arduous process. This process is often misunderstood by family members, co-workers, and friends that have not been dissertating themselves. No one tells you these facts when you begin the process. No one tells you that it is okay and important to get support through a process that takes longer than having a baby. It is extremely helpful being in a group in which people understand what you are going through and the time constraints you are under. Doing a dissertation takes a lot of sacrifice in terms of time and money. It is great to have a place in which you can process what you are going through in a safe, accepting environment. Dr. Marcy Marinelli expertly facilitates this process and makes each individual in the group feel accepted. I can only speak to my own experience, but since I have been in the group, over the last seven months, I have cleared campus IRB and completed data collection. I appreciate the confidence and the inspiration I have received from this bi-weekly process and I would highly recommend to others to engage in this level of self-care and finish their dissertations. Think of it as a gift or investment in yourself. -K.M. - doctoral candidate Education
- Your coaching, counseling, and support were invaluable to me in getting through all the personal and financial trials and tribulations in my life, and simultaneously navigating all the academic "hoops" between proposing my dissertation and completing it. You, and the dissertation support group you faciilitate were a Godsend! Thank you most of all for being in my corner, cheering me on the entire time. See you at Graduation! BIG Hug, Suzanne- Ph.D. American Studies
- Without the dissertation support group, run by Marcy, I never could have completed my dissertation. With the group's support, and with Marcy's insights in private consultation, I was able to complete on time, even given a very serious health set-back (which cost me months). The tools Marcy employed were motivating and yet realistic. Here was the one bastion of humanity in this mechanized/bureaucratic process which can swallow you whole. Marcy and the group saved my sanity and helped me achieve a level of peace within myself that allowed me to write and defend successfully. Individually, Marcy has helped me with a variety of personal situations involving teaching and learning - but most importantly learning to accept my limitations and forgive myself so that I can move forward in my process. Marcy has made herself available to me through personal and quick phone consults which have boosted my morale in times of transition to the point that just seeing her face or hearing her voice makes me feel a little better, because I know she will listen and care. Thank you so much Marcy, you are wonderful! N.M. - Ph.D. Theatre
- Just a quick note to say thanks for the great session. It helps so much to have someone in my corner! I look forward to talking with you in the future. If you treat all your clients as well as you treat me business will be booming! S.K. - doctoral candidate German
- I have had the recent pleasure of working with Dr. Marcy with regard to my dissertation and job search. My experience working with her has helped me a great deal as I was able to "bounce" ideas and issues off of her that I did not feel comfortable sharing with my committee. This alleviated a lot of the frustration that I had as I was able to talk things out with Dr. Marcy in an non-judgmental atmosphere, where I felt I could be honest without any repercussions.. Dr. Marcy cares about her clients and she is invested in their success. I recommend working with her wholeheartedly and without reservation as she provided me with solid and much-needed support during the stress of my dissertation, defense, and job search. Dr. NV - counselor education