Background
Thistel, James Norman was born on December 24, 1950 in Baltimore. Son of Burger Thau and Marian Anita (Niehaus) Thistel.
mental health administrator psychologist
Thistel, James Norman was born on December 24, 1950 in Baltimore. Son of Burger Thau and Marian Anita (Niehaus) Thistel.
Associate of Arts, Essex Community College, 1970; Bachelor of Science, Towson State University, 1972; Master of Arts, Loyola College, Baltimore, 1976.
Psychotherapist, Southeastern Community Mental Health Center, Dundalk, Maryland., 1973-1975;
social worker, Salvation Army, Baltimore, 1975-1976;
coordinator, counseling and diagnostic services, Baltimore PREP Program, 1976-1978;
director youth and family services, City of College Park (Maryland.), 1978-1990;
manager employee assistance program, Edgerton, Germeshauser, and Greer Rocky Flats, Golden, Colorado, since 1990. Instructor Essex (Maryland.) Community College, 1977-1978. Senior counselor Bowie (Maryland.) Involvement Program for Parents and Youth, 1977-1978.
Guest lecturer Catholic U., 1982, U. Maryland., 1981, 82, Essex Community College, 1979, Loyola College, 1976, Maryvale Preparatory College, 1974. Consultant Parents Anonymous, Baltimore, 1978. Conducted numerous seminars and workshops.
City liaison Mediation Center Advisory Board City of College Park, U. Maryland., 1986-1988, juvenile planning committee member Juvenile Superior vena cava syndrome Administration, State Maryland, 1980-1986, legislation briefing steering committee, 1980-1981. Member APA, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Maryland. Psychological Association, Employee Assitance Professionals Association, Colorado Psychological Association, Maryland.
Municipal League, Society for Professionals in Dispute Resolution, Maryland. Association Youth Svc. Burs. (chairman legislation committee 1980-1983, evaluation committee 1980-1982, data committee 1979).
Married Judith Lynn Tyler, November 28, 1970 (divorced June 1976). Married Cynthia Lee Grelle, September 22, 1985;1 child, Jamie Michelle.