Professional Qualifications
Education:
- National Certification in psychodrama, sociometry and group therapy as a Certified Practitioner.
- Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences, M.A.,A.B.S. from the LIOS (Leadership Institute of Seattle) Program
- Bachelors degree in Communications, B.A. from the University of Washington
Professional Affiliations:
- American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP)
- Currently serving on the board of Seattle Counselors Association (SCA) www.seattlecounselors.org
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state
Professional Training:
- EMDR training, levels one and two with Robin Shapiro,
- Quantum Touch healing method
- Conference with Daniel Siegel
- Psychodrama and shamanic training with Shirley Barclay
- Psychodrama and Healing Circle training with John Mosher
- Ongoing training with Elaine Gowell, PhD; pioneer in Corrective Parenting theory and practice
Professional Presentations:
- Training for mental health professionals in John Mosher’s Healing Circle model
- Speaking many times for The Meadows treatment facility in Arizona on “Spirituality and the Healing Journey in Recovery.”
- Adjunct faculty, Leadership Institute of Seattle designing and teaching a class entitled “The Shadow Side of the Helping profession.”
- Adjunct faculty, Health Sciences Department at Seattle Pacific University co-leading a training for nursing students on understanding their personal and professional path
- Substitute teaching and lecturing at Seattle Central Community College in the psychology department
- Presentation to PEO, a women’s educational philanthropic organization on “The Seven Healthy Habits of Highly Vital People.”