Seasoned certified and registered clinical/medical hypnotherapist completing graduate work in marriage and family therapy.
Education and Training
Empire State CollegeSaratoga Springs, New YorkExpected in November 2010 – –Bachelor of Arts:Human Development Psychology - GPA:
Concentration in psychology
California Institute of Healing Arts and ScienceSacramento, CAExpected in November 1995 – –Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy and Behavioral Specialist certification: - GPA:
Napa CollegeNapa, CAExpected in June 1976 – –Associate of Arts:Sociology - GPA:
NorthCentral UniversityPrescott Valley, ArizonaExpected in – –Master of Arts:Marriage and Family Therapy - GPA:
Skill Highlights
Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, National and Washington Divisions
Washington State clinical hypnotherapy certification
Successful private hypnotherapy practice (free clinic)
Expertise in treating PTSD, sleep disorders, and dissociative disorders
Parenting skills educator
Accomplished in behavior modification and behavioral programming
Extensive knowledge of military families and their unique challenges
Accomplishments
Designed a work program within the Department of Social Services that decreased caseloads by 30%.
Created and published a comprehensive community resource manual for Relief Society presidents and priesthood leaders.
Led Community Emergency Response teams and Critical Incident Stress Management teams after natural and man-made disasters.
Professional Experience
County Of Contra Costa, California - Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapist , , 11/1994 - Current
Assist clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and other mental, emotional, and neurological disorders.
Use medical hypnosis to relieve chronic pain, remediate symptoms of allergies, asthma, psoriasis, and other conditions with an emotional component.
Conduct ½one-half hour sessions in the clinical setting as well as by telephone to a broad international clientele.
Association For Retarded Citizens - Activities Center Director City, STATE, 11/1982 - 11/1983
Created recreational and educational programs for 35 adults with severe mental retardation.
Trained staff in implementing programs in self-help skills and daily living skills.
Created assessment tools and a placement process for potential workshop clients.
Designed and implemented behavior modification programs to help clients transition into work programs.
Created individual program plans (IPPs) and individual education plans (IEPs) for workshop clients.
Okaloosa-Walton Community College - Adult Basic Education Instructor City, STATE, 11/1980 - 11/1982
Taught remedial academics, daily living skills, independent living skills, and job skills to mentally challenged adults in a workshop setting.
Created and implemented behavior modification programs to eliminate violent and self-destructive behaviors, improve on-task behavior, and increase productivity.
Opportunity Village - Behavioral Programmer City, STATE, 11/1973 - 11/1976
Designed and implemented behavior modification programs for mentally challenged adults with violent or self-destructive behaviors.
Trained staff how to implement behavioral programs and accurately record data.
Created community employment opportunities for workshop clients.
Supervised psychology practicum students.
Department Of Social Services - Eligibility/Service Worker City, STATE, 11/1971 - 11/1973
Interviewed and evaluated applicants for grants and social services.
Investigated alleged fraud and child abuse cases.
Created or approved safe-houses for children until abuse and fraud cases were tried in court.
Acted as child advocate in cases of abuse and neglect
Hilltop School - Therapist Aide City, STATE, 11/1969 - 11/1971
Designed and implemented educational and recreational programs for 30 mentally challenged adults.
Planned curricula for daily living skills classes.
Trained volunteers and staff for participation in Special Olympics.
Taught independent living skills to transitioning clients.
Trained and prepared physically and mentally challenged clients for community employment.
Additional Information
American Red Cross volunteer - current certification
Community Emergency Response Team - current certification
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School Attended
Empire State College
California Institute of Healing Arts and Science
Napa College
NorthCentral University
Job Titles Held:
Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapist
Activities Center Director
Adult Basic Education Instructor
Behavioral Programmer
Eligibility/Service Worker
Therapist Aide
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy and Behavioral Specialist certification
