Background
Backus, Susan was born on December 18, 1943. Daughter of Norman Lloyd and Mildred (Billington) Backus.
educator clinical social worker
Backus, Susan was born on December 18, 1943. Daughter of Norman Lloyd and Mildred (Billington) Backus.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1965. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1967. Master of Social Work, University Denver, 1977.
Certified in Family Therapy, Smith College Social Week, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy in Religious and Psychological Studies, Illiff School Theology/U. Denver, 1992.
Counselor II Human Services, Inc., Travelers Aid, 1978-1979. Senior clinician Arapahoe Community Mental Health, 1979-1981. School social worker Westminster School District #50, 1981-1986.
Family education counselor and family therapist Jefferson Center for Mental Health, 1987-1989. Private practice Denver, since 1983. Practicum supervisor Lesley College, Denver, 1988—1991, instructor, 1994—1995.
Assistant professor St. Thomas Seminary, Denver, 1992—1995. Associate professor Regis University, Denver, 1995—2004.
Member National Organization Social Workers, American Association Pastoral Counselors (professional affiliate), American Counseling Associate.
Children: Rebecca Sue, Joshua Allen.