Canadian Social Worker
Marlène Doepner is a professional school social worker and counselor. She is based in Ottawa and Gatineau, Canada. She has over two decades of experience in student well-being and mental health. Social workers and counselors are essential to societal support systems. They bridge the gap between vulnerable populations and essential resources. They provide the clinical expertise needed to manage a growing global mental health crisis. Counselors empower individuals with the tools to navigate psychological distress and behavioral issues. Social workers ensure these individuals can thrive. They do this by dismantling structural barriers to housing, healthcare, and education.
Interviews
You Should Visit Germany (and Not Just for Oktoberfest)
In this chat on “Travel Insights,” Marlene and Miguel share European adventures. Heading to Normandy for D-Day history, then Amsterdam for a wedding, and Germany for family visits. They love cars for flexibility but walk cities—park once, explore on foot. Marlene’s hometown, features Roman hot springs and spas. Berlin’s their fave: artsy, local-guided gems. Highlights: Stuttgart’s Mercedes Museum ramp, Autobahn thrills, clean landscapes, and hiking trails.
South America: Marlène Doepner Interview
Interview notes: Sharing is caring and Marlene shares her experiences travelling through Peru, with a grander adventure through South America in general! Thrilling 8 hour death grip bus rides as it races to its destinations through mountains and valleys! On your right some buses that didn’t make out so well at the bottom of the ravine… only 8 more hours… too bad there wasn’t another way. What? The nasca lines, fly in the morning, trust me!You don’t sleep that well on a bus?!? What? Climb out of the rain into the sunshine on top of the mountain, just to walk back into the rain! Lol it was worth every minute. Rapid fire … travel while you can!
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