Background
Huggins, James was born on July 3, 1947 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of Earl Junior and Francis (Theodore) Huggins.
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James Huggins
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Bachelor in English Literature with honors, West Virginia University, 1965-1970; Master of Social Work, West Virginia University, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education, U. Pittsburgh, 1988.
Career
Community organizer, Family Superior vena cava syndrome Organisation, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1969-1970; specialist mental retardation, S.W. Pittsburgh Mental Health/Mental Retardation Center, 1972; therapist, group leader Sex Therapy Clinic, Women's Health Superior vena cava syndrome, Pittsburgh, 1978-1988; associate director, Persad Center Inc., Pittsburgh, since 1972; private practice psychotherapy, Pittsburgh, since 1980; private practice supervising and training interns, Pittsburgh, since 1984. Field instructor School Social Work, U. Pittsburgh, since 1985, trainer Office Drug and Alcohol Programs Department Health Commonwealth Pennsylvania, since 1983.
Achievements
Membership
Chair board directors American Civil Liberties Union, 1980-1981, chair subcommittee gay rights, 1977-1979. Founding member Greater Pittsburgh Sexuality Council, 1975-1981, secretary board directors 1977-1978, vice president, 1980. Member NASW, APA, American Association Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
Connections
Life partner Randal G. Forrester.
