12 Sixth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT FANCHETTE J. MARGUERAT DEGAARD, PHD Owner Marguerat Degaard Psychology PLLC Tarrytown, NY https://www.linkedin.com/in/fanchette-marguerat-degaard-318bb415/ How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? There was a time when psychology and psychoanalysis were avant-garde industries, advancing the concept of the unconscious, defending human rights and/or women's rights, and being part of the political landscape. It was not always on the right side of politics, easily pathologizing minorities. Nowadays, you see psychology as part of our culture. Self-help tools and basic notions in psychology are all on the internet. It has been incorporated into our culture to help individuals navigate their world, but unfortunately, without an understanding of the depth of the therapeutic work. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I never used teletherapy. Now, two-thirds of my practice is behind the screen. The convenience allows me to see people in Japan or Australia, but it's a loss as I miss the texture of life, the smell of coffee, perfumes and looks. I'm always surprised when I meet my patients in person by their body shape, sense of aesthetics and movement style. I don’t think that other technologies like AI will replace the human contact necessary to really connect and develop a trusting rapport. What excites you the most about your industry? What excites me the most is when my patients feel better and freer and have taken our work in to accompany them in their ongoing journey of self-discovery, spontaneously self-reflecting and using their creativity to expand spaces towards new enriching ways to live life fully. DR. MICHAEL V. NAMORATO JR. Professor Emeritus University of Mississippi Oxford, MS http://www.drmichaelvnamaratojr.com/ What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I think one behavior I have is that I listen. The other behavior I have is that I pursue a project until it's done; no matter how many obstacles there are, I’ll keep pursuing it until it’s done. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? What the teachers are doing has changed a lot. Also, I don't think the students are as committed as they used to be. When I first started teaching, students used to come to class with a shirt and a tie, and the girls were all dressed up. They were very serious about everything. For example, they said they wanted a job or wanted to get married. However, now there’s this attitude that the students expect everything to happen to them and that they’re entitled to it. But they're not – they have to work hard for it, and I don't think they want to. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? It’s everything we have now, such as computers. I think computers and artificial intelligence are just the beginning.
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