Background
MacLennan, Beryce Winifred was born on March 14, 1920 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Daughter of William and Beatrice (MaCrae) Mellis. came to the United States, 1949, naturalized, 1965.
MacLennan, Beryce Winifred was born on March 14, 1920 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Daughter of William and Beatrice (MaCrae) Mellis. came to the United States, 1949, naturalized, 1965.
Bachelor of Science with honors, London School of Economics, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1960.
Group psychotherapist, youth specialist consultant, New York City and Washington, 1949-1963. Director Center for Prevention Juvenile Delinquency and New Careers, Washington, 1963-1966. Section chief National Institute of Mental Health, Mental Health Study Center, Adelphi, Maryland, 1967-1970, chief, 1971-1974.
Regional administrator Massachusetts Department Mental Health, Springfield, 1974-1975. Senior mental health advisory General Accounting Office, Washington, 1976-1990. Private practice, specialist psychotherapy Bethesda, Maryland, 1990—2010.
Clinical professor George Washington University, 1970-2002. Group therapy consultant District of Columbia Mental Health Services, 1993-2002, Washington Assessement and Therapy Services, 1992-2006. Lecturer Montgomery Community College, 1988-1991, Washington School Psychiatry Geropsychiatric Program, since 1997.
Technical advisory committee Prince George's County Mental Health Association, 1968-1984. Consultant Washington Business Group on Health, 1990-1991, KOBA, 1991. Leader Trauma Psychotherapy Groups, 2002-2003, Hebrew Home Research Institute Elder Housing Socialization and Memory Improvement Groups, 2000-2002.
Member National Institute of Mental Health Prevention Intervention Research Task Force, 1990-1991, Montgomery County Victims Assistance Programs, 1990-1995. Vice president Compliance, Federally Employed Women, 1979-1981. President Glenecho chapter Older Women's League, 1993-1994.
Fellow APA, American Orthopsychiat. Association; distinguished fellow American Group Psychotherapy Association. Member Bethesda Garden Club, Washington Mushroom Club.
Married John Duncan MacLennan, November 29, 1944.