Couples and relationship counseling Work-related counseling Stress management and life transition treatment DIVORCE SERVICES INCLUDE: Child-sharing schedule, plans and ground rules – creation through mediation and negotiation TEACHING/ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: Since 2000: Founder and Presenter: Cooperative Parenting Workshop o A psycho-educational co-parenting program for adults involved in separation/divorce o Workshops offered in five locations throughout San Diego County: 7.5 hours per class o Parents learn to be cooperative collaborators rather than hostile combatants
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 1995 -- 2008: Executive Director and Founder Kids' Turn, San Diego Develop and direct a non-profit organization for children of divorce and their parents. Kids' Turn is a unique, psycho-educational program which involves the whole family. 1991 - 1996: Director of Development for Responsible for all USC fundraising, development and alumni relations activities in San Diego with average donations of $2.5 million annually. 1982 - 1991: Assistant Dean, School of Planning and Development PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2005 President, Collaborative Family Law Group of Since 2001, Founding Member, Collaborative Family Law Group of California Association, Marriage and Family Therapist American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Member International Association of Collaborative Professionals Association of Family and Conciliation Courts AWARDS 2001 “Peacemaker of the Year Award” from 2005 Channel 8 Community Leadership Award 2007 San Diego County Bar Association “Distinguished Organization” EDUCATION Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Counseling Psychology, B.S. in Sociology, SUNY at OFFICE LOCATION
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Treatment for individual adults, couples, families (including adolescents and children
Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, phobias and most psychological problems
Grief and loss psychotherapy
between parents raising children in two homes
Oversee all aspects of Kids’ Turn programs including staffing, curriculum, and workshops
Conduct all fundraising activities -- write grant proposals, research donor sources, oversee fundraising events, cultivate individual donors
Create and serve as liaison with Board of Directors
Conduct all public relations activities -- public speaking, press releases, create printed materials and coordinate print and TV opportunities
Oversee all financial responsibilities -- budget preparation, expenditure and expense management
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