Presentations Northern Nevada FM/CFS Network September 2008:  I delivered a free presentation to the regional Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome group on coping with the stressors related to living with chronic illness. Their website is www.nnfcn.org. Immune Deficiency Foundation - Regional Conference June 2008:  I was an invited speaker at the Immune Deficiency Foundation's (IDF) Regional Conference, held in Gold Canyon Ranch, Arizona.  The topic of my presentation was Coping with Chronic Illness.  For more information about the IDF, please visit their website at:  www.primaryimmune.org. Immune Deficiency Foundation - National Conference June 2007:  I was an invited speaker at the Immune Deficiency Foundation's (IDF) National Conference, held in Saint Louis, MO.  I delivered two presentations, the first on chronic illness and depression and the second on stress relief.  For more information about the IDF, please visit their website at:  www.primaryimmune.org. Chronic Illness & Depression; Stress Relief! June 2007:  I delivered two, free, one-hour presentations to the Reno/Sparks community.  The first discussion focused on depression, what one can do for oneself, when to seek help, and how.  The second addressed the causes of stress and how to create relief. Living with FM/CFIDS June 2006:  In two separate presentations I offered skills and techniques on how to successfully adapt to living with Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  These 1 1/2-hour free seminars were delivered to the Reno/Sparks community at the Northwest library. Marriage & Family Therapy in Private Practice November 2005:  I presented a blue print of information to counselors-in-training on how to begin a counseling private practice.  This 1-hour presentation was delivered to the Introduction to Counseling and Guidance class (CEP600) at the University of Nevada, Reno. Increasing Competency for Counseling People with Physical Illness or Disabilities September 2005:  I presented information, skills, and conceptualizations to support counselors-in- training further their competency for working with individuals, couples, or families who have physical illness or disabilities.  This 1 1/4-hour interactive presentation was provided to the Marriage and Family Counseling class (CEP765) at the University of Nevada, Reno. A Little Here, a Little There:  A New Approach to Happiness March 2005:  I delivered a presentation discussing how to create more happiness in ones life.  This 1/2-hour talk was delivered to the Reno branch of the American Business Women's Association. Developing Competency for Counseling People with Disabilities December 2004:  I discussed the counseling competencies required of therapists to effectively work with individuals who have physical disabilities.  This 1 1/2-hour interactive presentation was provided to the Introduction to Counseling class (CEP600) at the University of Nevada, Reno. Play Therapy with Adolescents and Adults December 2003:  I conducted a 1 1/2-hour workshop/presentation for the Nevada Association for Play Therapy on using Person-Centered Play Therapy with adolescents and adults. Communicating with Older Adults December 2003:  I gave a 1-hour presentation to the gerontology class in the department of Human Development and Family Services.  I instructed the attendees on how to use the Basic Listening Sequence, described using play therapy with the noted population, and informed listeners how to interact appropriately with individuals that have disabilities. Play Therapy with Adolescents and Adults November 2003:  I was an invited lecturer in Dr. Jill Packman's Play Therapy class (CEP665).  I delivered a 2 1/2-hour interactive presentation that focused on using Person-Centered Play Therapy with clients of all ages. Disability Awareness May 2003:  I was an invited speaker in Dr. Mary Finn Maple’s Educational Psychology class (CEP330).  I delivered a forty-five minute instructional presentation on increasing competency for understanding and working with people who have disabilities. Creating A Community Assessment Fall 2002:  I was an invited speaker in Dr. Paul Abney’s Community Counseling class (CEP603).  I delivered a half-hour presentation on performing a community assessment. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor