Teaching and Consultation Experience
2021 - Producer of the documentary, Dr. Joycelyn Elders: From Sharecroppers Daughter to Surgeon General of the United States of America, with a premier at Philander Smith College, during their fundraising event for the Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of Allied and Public Health.
2021 - Presentation of 8 Ways to Wellbeing for Recovering People to the Sonoma County Chapter of Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment.
2016 - By invitation of Onsite Workshops to facilitate monthly alumnae group meetings.
2015 - By invitation of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical Society) – Presenter at the 3rd International Conference of Men-Tsee-Khang and requested to speak on the topic of “Remedies for Disturbing Factors in Body-Mind-Life.”
2014 - By invitation, in conjunction with Fordham University’s inter-disciplinary consortium (affiliated with the Graduate School of Social Studies), consultant in long-duration space travel – psychological aspects of crew selection, monitoring and maintenance of mental health on the flight to Mars projected for 2030.
2014 - Presenter for Elements Behavioral Health, “Psychosynthesis and Integrative Psychology: An In-Depth Study with Emphasis on Cross Cultural Considerations and Experience (including ethical considerations)” September 28 - October 9, (India – Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamsala, Jaipur, Agra).
2014 - Producer with Terry Eagan, M.D., Beata Lundeen, et.al. for the Prayer for Compassion event at Avalon Malibu, raising over $50,000 for the Tibetan Children’s Villages and the Men-Tse-Khang (Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute), June 14, 2014, Malibu, CA.
2014 - Presenter with Col. Yvonne Cagle, M.D., NASA, “Space for Dreams,” and a book-signing, by invitation of the Discovery Science Center in conjunction with The Pacific Club, June 12, 2014, Newport Beach, CA.
2014 - Presenter for Sovereign Health Group, “Spirituality for Recovering People,” a half-day continuing education program, May 10, 2014, San Clemente, CA.
2014 - Producer and Presenter with Elements Behavioral Health and the Sonnee Weedn Institute for Integrated Therapy, “Wise Women: Leadership Training for Senior Clinicians (25+ years of experience),” a 4-day continuing education program, March 14-17, 2014, Santa Fe, NM.
2014 - Producer and Presenter with Elements Behavioral Health, “Sensing the Sacred: The Warrior’s Way,” with Lench Archuleta, January 18, 2014 Petaluma, CA.
2013 - Presenter for Sonoma County Bar Association (Family Law Practice Group), “Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Child Custody Cases,” December 14, 2013, Santa Rosa, CA.
2013 - Panel Member with Jamison Monroe of Newport Academy at a screening of the award-winning documentary about teen-age and young adult drug abuse, Behind the Orange Curtain, discussing the film and conducting a question and answer session, September 26, 2013, Mill Valley, CA.
2013 - Presenter, Produced by Elements Behavioral Health, “The Challenge of Finding Intimacy and Spirituality in Our Addicted Digital World”, May 3, 2013, Little Rock, AR, a one-day continuing education program.
2013 - Keynote Address, “Keystone Treatment Center Alumni Reunion” April 12, 2013 Philadelphia, PA.
2013 - Producer and Presenter, “Psychosynthesis and Integrative Psychology: An In-Depth Study with Emphasis on Cross Cultural Consideration and Experience (including ethical considerations)” February 22, to March 7, 2013 India – various locations.
2013- Producer and Presenter, “Winter Renewal and Creating a New Year Focus: A Retreat for Women” January 12, 2013 Petaluma, CA.
2012 - Presenter, By invitation of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) "Group Psychotherapy for Female Sex and Love Addicts" with co-presenters Alexandra Katehakis, MFT and Marnie Ferree, MFT.
2012 - Presenter, By invitation of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) “Spirituality for Recovering People” with co-presenter Rev. George McLaird. This presentation included a section on the ethics of treating diverse populations.
2012 - Producer of an evening of Shamanic Healing Music with Tito La Rosa, Sausalito Presbyterian Church, Sausalito, CA.
2012 - Producer and Presenter, with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock, “Raise Your Voice: African American History in Oral Tradition.” A one-day continuing education program sponsored by Promises Treatment Centers, Novato, CA.
2012 - Producer and Presenter, with Lench Archuleta, “ Group Psychotherapy as Transformational Experience: Diverse Populations.” A one-day continuing education program sponsored by Promises Treatment Centers, Sonoma, CA.
2012 - Producer and Presenter, with Keith Arnold and Lench Archuleta, “Spirit Journey: Group Psychotherapy as Transformational Experience.” A one- day continuing education program sponsored by Promises Treatment Centers.
2011 - Producer and Presenter, with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock, “Raise Your Voice: African American History in Oral Tradition.” A one-day continuing education program sponsored by Clearview Treatment Center and Sierra Tucson Hospital, Venice, CA.
2011 - Producer and Presenter, with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock, “Raise Your Voice Again: African American History in Oral Tradition.” A one-day continuing education program, sponsored by Promises Treatment Centers and Elements Behavioral Health, Tiburon, CA.
2011 - Presenter, by invitation of Cirque Lodge, Newport Academy, and Ascend Recovery, presentation of Psychological Assessment: Your Best Treatment Guide, a continuing education presentation for mental health and addiction professionals at Cirque Lodge Resource Room, Beverly Hills, CA.
2011 - Producer and Presenter, in conjunction with Promises Treatment Centers and Elements Behavioral Health, Spirit Journey, a one day retreat featuring Keith Arnold, Joseph MacDonald, and Dana Patterson.
2010 - Presenter, by invitation of The Ben Franklin Institute, national presentation of The Use of Dreams in Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Tucson, AZ. Taped for national distribution for continuing education for mental health professionals.
2010 - Producer and presenter, in conjunction with Promises Treatment Centers and Elements Behavioral Health, “Taking Flight,” a one day retreat featuring Elena Avila, R.N., M.S.N., (curandera), Keith Arnold, and Dana Patterson.
2010 - Producer and presenter with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock, “Raise Your Voice Again: African American History in Oral Tradition.” A one-day continuing education program, sponsored by Promises Treatment Centers and Sierra Tucson.
2010 - Interview, Love Addiction, a taping for Fox News, Los Angeles, CA.
2010 - Producer and presenter in conjunction with Promises Treatment Centers, “Spirit Journey II: Further Along the Good Red Road,” a one-day retreat, featuring Keith Arnold, Dana Patterson, and Albert Sombrero.
2010 - Producer and presenter in conjunction with Promises Treatment Centers, “Spirit Journey,” a one-day retreat, featuring Keith Arnold, Dana Patterson, and Albert Sombrero.
2010 - Producer and presenter, in conjunction with Sierra Tucson, “Waking From the Dream of Winter,” a one-day retreat for women, with Luisah Teish and Dana Patterson.
2009 - Producer and presenter, in conjunction with Promises, Sierra Tucson, and The Mayflower Center of "Raise Your Voice: Creating a Vocal Community," featuring Dr. Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock.
2009 - Featured presenter for The University of Wisconsin Center for Health Enhancement System Studies (CHESS), "Advancing Recovery" program, a teleconference promoting evidence-based practice improvement to improve large-scale systems change. Presentation on the use of psychological testing in the treatment of addiction.
2009 - Producer and presenter, in conjunction with Promises, Sierra Tucson and The Mayflower, “Raise Your Voice: Singing in the African American Tradition,” a day dedicated to learning African American history in the oral tradition, featuring Dr. Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock.
2009 -Producer and presenter, in conjunction with Promises and Sierra Tucson, “Finding Balance,” a three day, two night retreat, featuring Keith Arnold, Albert Sombrero, Dana Patterson, and Luisah Teish. Petaluma, CA.
2009 - Producer and presenter, in conjunction with Sierra Tucson, “The Women’s Medicine Wheel,” a one-day retreat for women.
2009 - Featured presenter at Women's Association for Addiction Treatment - Marin County Chapter. Presentation on Group Psychotherapy as Transformational Experience, Corte Madera, CA.
2009 - Administrative Director of Continuing Education at Promises Treatment Center, Malibu, CA. Directing the delivery of continuing education programs for psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Registered Nurses, and allied health professionals in all areas related to clinical practice.
2009 - Member of Advisory Board at Promises Treatment Center.
2009 - Chairman of Continuing Education Committee and consultant to The Ben Franklin Institute, AZ.