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ABOUT MARGIE   

  Human Relations Consultant 
    Psychotherapist
      Columnist
        Lecturer
           Author 

Margie Jenkins is nationally recognized for her work with end-of-life planning issues and presents seminars across the country on this important topic.  She is noted for her sensitivity, humor, and clinical practicality.  

She is frequently interviewed on TV and radio and has traveled extensively, speaking to public and professional groups on the topic of her book, You Only Die Once and the My Personal Planner, a companion piece to the book.  Jenkins was a member of the Houston Committee of the Texas Partnership for End of Life Care (TxPEC) for the Bill Moyer TV series, "Dying on our Own Terms" in September 2000.

Relying on her 30 plus years of experience and knowledge as a therapist, Margie Jenkins writes about the amazing journeys we all travel.  She is also a volunteer therapist for Cancer Counseling, Inc., working with cancer patients and their families guiding them through life's final chapter.

Margie, in her 80's, has a private practice in Houston, TX where she lives with her husband of 60 years, Bob (Jenks) Jenkins.

Margie is a member of the following organizations:

• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

• Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT)

• American Association of Christian Counselors  (AACC)

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)