Presentations

• Panel participant: "Older Women: Taking Control of the Golden Years" with Steve Adubato , on New Jersey Public Television, Newark, New Jersey. Other panelists: Dr. Robert Butler, President of the International Longevity Center-USA; Rose Dobrof, Brookdale Professor of Gerontology at Hunter College - City University of New York; and Marsha DuHart, NJ AARP member. (December 2008)
• Workshop leader: “Timeless Women Speak: Mentoring and Mental Toughness,” St. John’s Health Center Regional Women’s Retreat. (November 2008)
• Keynote address: Magic of Mentoring. Association of Women in Communications, Springfield, MO. (November 12, 2008)
• Keynote address: “Mental Toughness,” American Diabetes Association, Springfield, MO. (November 6,2008)
• Keynote address: Forest Institute of Professional Psychology Baccalaureate, Springfield, MO. (October 4, 2008)
• Keynote address at Twenty Most Influential Women Awards luncheon University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, MO (September 26, 2008)
• Keynote address: Timeless WomenSpeak About Growing Older in a Youth-Oriented Society, True North series, Sponsored by Blackwell Sanders Law Firm, Springfield, MO. (2007)
• Presenter: Speaker/Educator for the Victim Center of Springfield, Compassion Fatigue: What is it and How is It Treated?, Springfield, Missouri (May 2005)
• Presenter: Speaker/Educator: United Way Women’s Initiative - Female Leaders in Philanthropy: Methamphetamine and Its Impact on the Family. University Plaza Conference Center, Springfield, Missouri (May 9, 2005)
• Lead interview conducted by prominent women’s issues writer Marielena Zuniga for article on Women and Aging; for Best for Women, magazine of Soroptimist International of the Americas (readership 70,000) (May 4, 2005)
• Presenter: Speaker/Educator at the Annual Time to Share conference sponsored by the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, Biofeedback and Breast Cancer: A Complimentary Treatment Modality for Breast Cancer Patients, University Plaza Conference Center, Springfield, Missouri ( April 2005)
• Lead interview for aging series for CBS Affiliate KOLR-10. Joy Robertson, Turning 40: Now What?(November 2004)
  
• Presenter: The National American Psychological Association Conference, Women’s Perception of Aging: Fear of Getting Older, Most and Least Desired Age, and Aging Concerns, Honolulu, Hawaii (July 2004)
• Presenter: Speaker/Educator: The Annual Time to Share Conference, sponsored by the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, University Plaza Conference Center, Springfield, Missouri (April 2004)
• “Biofeedback and the Treatment of Breast Cancer”, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, (2000, 2001)
• “Treating Migraine Headaches, Bio-feedback and Adherence,” facilitator for the Primary Care Network, sponsored by Glaxo-Welcome Pharmaceuticals (1998–2000)
• “Depression – Identifying Stinken Thinken Using Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy,” Presenter for the Mental Health Forum, Springfield, MO (1999)
• “Work Place Violence: Awareness and Interventions with Multi-faceted Teams,” St John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO (1997)
• “Your Mental Health Check Up,” Mental Health Forum, Springfield, MO (1996)
• “The A-B-Cs of Small Employee Assistance Programs,” Regional Safety Managers Compensation Forum, Springfield, MO: (1995)
• “Constructive Confrontation Training,” article published in national EAP magazine (1995)
• “Constructive Confrontation,” National Employee Assistance Association Conference, Chicago, IL (1994)
• “Panic-Anxiety and Treatments,” Mental Health Association Conference, (1994)
  
• “Developing Your Employee Assistance Program" and " Identifying and Dealing with Sexual Harassment," National Conference of Automotive Warehouse Distributors, Las Vegas, NV (1993)
  
•  “Stress Management and Lifestyle", Kraft Foods, Inc. (1992)
  
• “Developing Small EAPS,” Workers Comp Seminar St John's Health System (1992)
  
• “Constructive Confrontation Training,” Presenter for the National BASNA  conference Chicago, IL (1991)
  
• “Panic Disorder,” Women's Center, Lester E. Cox Hospital, Springfield, M) (1989)
  
• “Positive Positioning to Build Self-esteem,” Forrest Institute, Women's Conference, Springfield, MO (1987–1988)
  
• Missouri State Representative for Student/Associate Organization of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (1987)
  
• “Family Systems Approach in Therapy,” Missouri School Counselors Association, Lake of the Ozarks, MO (1986)

Professional Memberships

• National Organization of Victim Assistance*
  
• American Psychological Association*
  
• National Wellness Association*
  
• Primary Care Network*
  
• American Counseling Association*
  
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists*
  
• Psi Chi National Honor Society (Psychology)

*Current membership

Boards of Directors/Steering Committees (*Current service)

• Female Leaders in Philanthropy, United Way of the Ozarks (Chair)*
• United Way of the Ozarks (Member)*
• Lost And Found (Advisory Board)*
• Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks*
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy*
• Springfield Trust & Investment Company, Women╒s Initiative*
• Community Crisis Team of the Ozarks (President)
• Community Foundation of the Ozarks
• Community Resource Center (Vice President)
• Springfield Community Center
• Visiting Nurses Association Foundation
• Ozarks Christian Counseling Foundation (President)
• Missouri Council of Mental Health Associations (President)
• Mental Health Association of the Ozarks (President)
• The Victim Center (Chairman)
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters
• Ozark Family and Therapists
• Teen Parent Task Force
• Child Advocacy Council
• The Family Center

*Current service

Employment History

• Founded the WomenSpeak Project, through which timeless women speak about feeling youthful at any age. Provides free resources, a newsletter, online screening, research, and support. (1998 to present)
  
• Managing Member (1996 to Present)
  • O'Reilly Health and Wellness Consultation Services, L.L.C. Rogersville, MO. Training in health, prevention and wellness for public, business and industry.
    
• Director of Employee Assistance, St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO (1994-1997)
  
  • Administrator and counselor for EAP serving 8000+ employees and their families.
  • Advised and counseled employees of client companies (including Kraft Foods, City Utilities, General Electric).
  • Clinical psychologist practice
    
• Psychologist and Director of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Family Care Center, Springfield, MO (1990-1994)
  
  • Clinical work with patients, specializing in anxiety, depression, and marriage and family therapy.
  • Developed EAP programs for business and industry including training and prevention education.
  • Trained supervisory and managerial staff in "Constructive Confrontation Skills"
    
• Psychology Intern, United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, Springfield, MO. (1989-1990)
  
  • One year APA-approved intensive training in hospital, forensic, mental health and clinical treatment of all types of patients.
  • Provided clinical, evaluation and testing services to patients at Forrest Institute of Professional Psychology Family Clinic, Springfield, MO
    
• Marriage and Family Therapist, Ozark Christian Counseling Services, Springfield, MO (1987-1989)
  • Patient assessments and therapy
    
• Marriage and Family Therapist, Family Guidance and Resource Center, Springfield, MO (1986-1987)
  
  • Brief, innovative, intensive therapy for families and couples consisting using video feedback, telephone feedback, and team approach feedback.
    
• Program Coordinator/Family Counselor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters (formerly C.O.D.A.C.), Springfield, MO (1984-1985)
  
  • Marriage and family therapy under the Juvenile Court’s Status Offender Program. Crisis intervention with immediate family therapy.
  • Counseled pregnant teens and their families. Assisted single parents with parenting and helped match their children with adult role models.
    
• Program Coordinator/Counselor, Greene County Health Department, Springfield, MO (1978-1982)
  
  • Created and coordinated educational programs for high-risk mothers and infants; home visits, counseling, networking with other agencies, referrals and treatment planning.
    
• Sponsor/Counselor, Parents Anonymous (1978-1980)
  
• Marriage and Family Focus. Volunteer for "A Friend of the Family" program for the Division of Family Services. (1969–1973)
  

Education

• Post-doctoral
  • Summer Institute American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists:
    
  • Disaster Response and Dealing with Compassion Fatigue (2005)
    
  • Attendee National American Psychological Conference (2004)
    
  • Disaster Relief Training (NOVA) ongoing for certification
    
  • Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services Training (2002)
    
  • Victim Center: The Healing Journey-Understanding Trauma (2002)
    
  • National Victim’s Rights Forum on Capitol Hill (NOVA) (2002)
    
  • Critical Incident Stress Management Individual Crisis Intervention (2001)
    
  • Basic Community Crisis Response Team Training, (NOVA) (2001)
    
  • Keeping the Soul Alive: Professional Renewal program, New England Educational Institute
    
  • Mediation: Beyond Basics-Life in the Trenches, University of Missouri, (1998)
    
  • Divorce Mediation and Child Custody/Child Support Mediation, Bill Wear, Jr., JD, Springfield, MO
    
  • Postdoctoral Internship - Family Care Center, Springfield, MO (1990-1991)
    
  • Advanced training in Biofeedback and Brainwave Training in Drug and Alcohol Addictions,
  • Menninger Clinic, Topeka, KS (1990–1991)
• Graduate
  • Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Forrest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, MO (1990)
    
  • Preparation included:
    
    • Doctoral Dissertation: "Comparisons of the Personality Characteristics of Persons with Frequent, Infrequent, and No Panic Attacks."
      
    • Practicum in psychological evaluations, Robert Murney, Ph.D – Springfield Psychological Association (1988-1989)
      
    • Two practica at Park Central Hospital with adult psychiatric patients administering full psychological batteries to adults, adolescents, and children (1987-1988)
      
    • Intensive training in marriage and family therapy from Dr. Ron Kemp (1987-1988)
      
    • Three major rotations: behavioral medicine, mental health, and forensic psychological services. Outplacement at the Forrest Institute Clinic and Parenting Place working with couples, children and families
      
    • Resistant Family Therapy Training, Carol Anderson, St. Louis, MO (1984)
      
    • Crisis Generating Family Therapy Training, Springfield, MO (1984)
      
    • Strategic Family Training, Springfield, MO (1983–1984)
      
    • Family Therapy Training, Division of Youth Services, Springfield, MO (1983–1984)
      
    • Master of Science, Guidance and Counseling, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO (1978)
• Undergraduate
  
  • Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Drury College, Springfield, MO (1973)
    
  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Drury College, Springfield, MO (1971)
    
  • Undergraduate, George Washington University, Fairfax, VA (1969)