"Unveiling the Brilliance of Sharon Mitchell: A Woman of Many Talents"

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"Unveiling the Brilliance of Sharon Mitchell: A Woman of Many Talents"  Sharon Mitchell is a remarkable individual whose talents shine brightly in various aspects of her life. From being a skilled artist to a passionate advocate for social causes, she embodies a unique blend of creativity and compassion. Her artistic prowess is evident in the intricate details of her paintings, each stroke telling a story and resonating with emotions. Beyond her artistic achievements, Sharon's dedication to making a difference in the world is truly inspiring. Whether it's volunteering at local charities or organizing community events, she consistently demonstrates her commitment to helping others. Sharon Mitchell is undeniably a woman of many talents, whose brilliance leaves a positive impact wherever she goes.   #SharonMitchell #WomanOfTalents #BrilliantSharon #MultiTalentedWoman #SharonMitchellArt #TalentedWomen #InspiringWomen #SharonMitchellInspiration #BrilliantMind #SharonMitchellLifestyle

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00:00Sharon Mitchell, born in 1957 or 1958, was adopted and raised Roman Catholic in Monmouth

00:05County, New Jersey.

00:07She married briefly at age 17 before becoming an off-Broadway actress and dancer, performing

00:13with the Martha Graham Dance Company.

00:16In the mid-1970s, she began appearing in erotic films such as Captain Lust and the Pirate

00:21Women, 1977, Sexcapades, 1983, Waterpower, 1976, and The Devil and Miss Jones 2, 1982.

00:31She also had small roles in mainstream films such as Tootsie, 1982, and The Deer Hunter,

00:391978.

00:40Mitchell made approximately 1,000 erotic films over a 20-year career, including 38 as a director.

00:47She is the subject of the 1986 verite film Kamikaze Hearts, directed by Juliet Bashore,

00:53which follows her behind the scenes of an erotic adaptation of George Bizet's Carmen

00:58and explores her tumultuous relationship with then-girlfriend Tigre Manette.

01:04During her years in the adult industry, Mitchell developed a heroin addiction.

01:08In 1996, after a male stalker who was obsessed with her erotic films assaulted, raped, and

01:14nearly killed her, she quit drugs, became a certified addiction counselor, and later

01:19obtained a M.A. and a Ph.D. from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality while

01:24working a variety of jobs, including video engineer's assistant, caterer, florist, dog

01:30walker, and maid.

01:31However, there are questions about the legitimacy of Mitchell's Ph.D. from the Institute for

01:36Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, as it is an unaccredited facility not recognized by

01:41any university or college.

01:44In 1998, Mitchell founded the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation, AIM, an organization

01:50which provided information and STD testing to workers in adult entertainment.

01:56As of 2004, they were testing 1,200 erotic performers a month.

02:01According to the Associated Press, many in the adult industry credit her with raising

02:06the visibility of the risks of HIV-AIDs in the erotic industry.

02:11In 2011, a security breach led to over 12,000 adult performers' personal information being

02:17released publicly.

02:19A privacy breach lawsuit was filed against the Institute, and they closed their doors

02:24in May 2011.

02:26Oversight of the protocol was assumed by the Free Speech Coalition.

02:31Mitchell is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame and XRCO Hall of Fame since 1988.

02:38She has also been featured in the documentary series, The Dark Side of Erotic.

02:43After retiring from the adult film industry, Mitchell continued to work as an eroticologist

02:48and counselor.

02:49She earned a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from The Ohio State University

02:54and has worked as a Counseling Center Administrator, Staff Psychologist, and Faculty in higher

02:59education institutions.

03:01Dr. Mitchell's professional interests include College Counseling Center Administration,

03:07Elder Supervision and Training, Group Therapy, Multicultural Issues, and Women's Issues.

03:13She has presented nationally and internationally and has published research on emerging adulthood,

03:18group counseling, racial identity development, interpersonal violence, eating disorders,

03:24suicide prevention, international college students, and College Counseling Center organizational

03:29structures.

03:31She has served on the editorial board of the Journal of College Student Psychotherapy and

03:36the Journal of College Student Development.

03:39She is a past president of the Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists, served as the

03:44directorate for the Commission for Counseling and Psychological Services in the American

03:49College Personnel Association, and is a fellow, American Psychological Association, Society

03:56of Counseling Psychology.

03:59Mitchell has also written a memoir titled, Rich, Thin, and Happy, A Memoir.

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