We interviewed and analyzed the work of H. Mitzi Doane, a professor of Psychology and licensed therapist. Professor Doane teaches at UMD, and is currently a counselor at the Institute of Sexual Health where she works with sexual offenders, their families, and the victims of sex crimes. The interview enhanced our desire to seek out careers in the field of psychology. There are three different sections to our paper: Interview Summary and Analysis, Assessment of the Function of Writing , and Analysis of the Writing Sample.

The Interview

• Became interested in psychology in 1968 in high school
• Majored in psychology in college
• Applied for post-doctorate
• Held a position at St. Luke's Hospital for 20 years
• Created a program for individuals with eating disorders at St. Luke's
• Began teaching at UMD
• Conducts group therapy for sex offenders and the victims of sexual abuse
• Talks with her husband and other staff members for support
• Believes there is always potential for resurrection and forgiveness
• Feels that the greatest reward is thanks from her student

Assessment of the Function of Writing

• She learned the process of writing through extensive studies in college
• She refers back to APA format so that she can display findings and information
• She published a book and other studies, some pertaining to developmental psychology
• Served as the Dean of the Psychology Department, writing came in hand for proposals, meetings, letters, and in the preperation of meetings held for her department.

Analysis of the Writing Sample

• The third chapter in her book, Psycho-developmental Profile of Anorexic and Bulimia Clients
• We need to look at a client's past to determine to help with their problems
• Eating disorders almost always have roots in adolescence
• Origin of a disorder is of extreme importance.
• Professor Doane is honest and straight forward with her patients