Jean Rowe, LSCW + CJT

Jean is an expert consultant and trusted voice in the field of young adult cancer. Her work includes educational product and program development, delivery, management and evaluation. Jean is an expert facilitator who designs, implements and delivers continuing education for healthcare providers and journal writing workshops to young adult cancer survivors and the general public.


Jean has presented regionally, nationally and internationally on varied topics related to her work and interests. She works with others through companies providing therapy and is guest faculty with Cactus Cancer Society. Jean provides supervision to individuals working towards clinical licensure as social workers and provides clinical consultation to those already licensed.

Jean’s Qualifications

 

Education

May 2005

  • Master of Social Work, University of Georgia

  • Cumulative GPA/4.0/Phi Kappa Phi

May 1984

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of South Carolina

Accreditations

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina

  • Certified Journal Therapist

  • Certified Clinical Supervisor, North Carolina 

Professional Associations

Areas of expertise

  • Jean has been in the young adult oncology space for over 15 years. Her background includes program development, management and evaluation on topics of particular interest to this population, including, but not limited to, sex and intimacy, grief and loss and coping with everyday living.

  • Jean ​​crafts and facilitates unique, organizational journal writing workshops as well as develops targeted educational, topic-specific programs. Delivery, management and evaluations of workshops and programs are key elements which includes staying current with what is most important to those she serves.

  • For over 10 years, Jean has supervised others working towards clinical licensure as social workers. This includes using creative, different learning modalities and serving as an expert voice for the licensure process. She is certified in North Carolina as a clinical supervisor and is a board-approved supervisor in South Carolina.. Jean is passionate about this service to contribute to the social work profession.

  • Starting with a writing group of cancer survivors in 2006, Jean has built a niche journal writing market working with others managing the collateral impact of a cancer diagnosis. This extends to the healthcare providers who serve them to address compassion fatigue, burnout and moral distress.

 

What people are saying about Jean

 

"Jean is a terrific collaborator. She's extremely organized, and the programs she delivers and executes are of the highest quality. Our young adult cancer survivors are continually checking in with me to rave about Jean."

— Mallory Casperson, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Cactus Cancer Society

"Jean's compassion, insights, and depth of experience have made her a go-to resource over many years of collaboration with Stupid Cancer. Her strong counseling and facilitation skills have benefited our programs and our community. She is an incredible resource for the adolescent and young adult cancer community, and it's always a joy to work with her."

— Chelsea Donahue, Director of Programs, Stupid Cancer, Inc.

“Jean Rowe is a once in a blue-moon colleague and professional. Whether it is developing impactful content on intimacy for cancer survivors, leading journal writing workshops, serving as an expert speaker or counseling individuals one-on-one, Jean’s deep knowledge and compassion shine through.”

— Megan McCann, Director of Community Education, Young Survival Coalition