Childrens Resource Group

CHILDREN'S RESOURCE GROUP
9106 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46260
PHONE: (317) 575-9111 · FAX: (317) 571-4470

Education

Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy, New York, NY, 1993; 10-day intensive study

Graduate, Indianapolis Gestalt Institute, Indianapolis, IN, 1982-1984

Master’s Degree: Community Counseling, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, 1980-1981; Special training in personality testing and assessment

Bachelor of Science Degree: Environmental and Public Affairs, Concentration in Criminal Justice with special emphasis on probation and correctional services, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1974-1978

Professional Experience

Pathway Family Center – Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Adolescents; 2005-2007; Consultant, clinical supervision

Adjunct Faculty Indiana University School of Social Work, 2004-2005. BSW Task Instructor, MSW Field Instructor; provided direct supervision for clinical staff, training on co-occurring disorders and group therapy for adolescents

Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW and LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 1984-present- Private Practice, Noblesville, IN.

Youth Director, First Christian Church of Noblesville, IN, 1998-1999. Coordinated, directed, and participated in the church’s total youth (K through 12) ministry with youth sponsors and youth council; supervised youth fellowship duties, including serving as a resource person for adult sponsors and coordinating youth worship program; taught Sunday School for grades 9-12; planned and coordinated youth social activities and service projects; directed summer youth programs; planned, coordinated, and led mission trips and weekend retreats

Mental Health Counselor, Indiana Health Group, Noblesville, IN, 1995-1998. Director of Noblesville office; provided individual, marriage, and family counseling, specializing in family systems, addictions, adolescents, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders; speaker at public forums on mental health issues; developed and coordinated parenting fairs for Noblesville elementary schools and Hamilton Heights schools; worked closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other licensed clinical social workers to provide the most effective treatment for our clients

Mental Health Counselor, Lennon & Associates, Indianapolis, IN, 1982-1984. Provided individual, marriage, family, and group counseling; gained extensive experience working with underachievers and their families; specialized in children with attachment disorders

Fairbanks Hospital, Indianapolis, IN; Family Therapist, Adolescent Program, 1984. Directed a five-day intensive program for family members of adolescent patients; taught the educational component of the program, facilitated family intervention sessions, facilitated group process with family members, assessed family and individual needs, and provided appropriate referrals for continuing care

Fairbanks Hospital, Indianapolis, IN; Alcoholism Counselor, 1982-1984. Completed intake evaluations; provided group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, employer conjoints, educational lectures, case management, and aftercare group; consulted with and made recommendations to staff psychiatrist; developed a written proposal for the implementation of a women’s program at the hospital; presented community lectures on “Chemical Dependency and Women’s Issues”

The Salvation Army, Indianapolis, IN, Senior Counselor, Harbor Light Center, 1981. Supervised and directed staff of three counselors and five house managers; revised 90-day alcoholism treatment program, incorporating counseling and education; maintained a caseload of 20 clients; participated in public relations, working closely with the director and meeting with various agencies for availability and implementation of program; attended board meetings; represented center at mental health meetings

The Salvation Army, Indianapolis, IN, Alcoholism Counselor, Detoxification Receiving Center, 1980-1981. Conducted initial interview assessments and provided individual counseling; facilitated and supervised both didactic and interacting group therapy sessions; presented lectures on self esteem, assertiveness, and stress management; formulated a training program for staff members; assisted in development of the Adolescent Detoxification Unit and served as Program Coordinator

The Salvation Army, Indianapolis, IN, Alcoholism Counselor, Adult Rehabilitation Center, 1978-1980; provided individual counseling to 15 clients; supervised weekly group therapy sessions; prepared weekly progress notes and monthly summary reports

Correctional Officer, Indiana Girls School, Indianapolis, IN, 1978-1979. Supervised an average of 25juveniles during a two-week orientation program; relied on knowledge and skills related to behavior and personality development, self awareness, discipline management, and communication with juveniles; worked with an interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement individual treatment plans for juveniles

Summer Intern, Gibault School for Boys, Terre Haute, IN, 1977. Focused on facilitating the normal growth and development process in troubled youths; assigned a caseload of male adolescents, under the direct supervision of their primary counselor, experience in working with the courts, families of adolescents, house parents, and foster families

Summer Intern, Congressman John Myers, Washington, D.C., 1976. Attended and reported on a series of lectures given by congressmen on current issues; worked with each staff member on individual projects and followed case studies dealing with Social Security benefits and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; answered letters from Congressman’s constituents

Professional Memberships

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

American Association of Christian Counselors

American Mental Health Counselors Association; past Public Relations & Awareness Committee member; past Strategic Planning Committee member

Indiana Counseling Association; past president

Indiana Mental Health Counselor Association; past president; Professional Development Committee member

Hamilton County Crisis Response Team

Hamilton County Mental Health Board

Continuing Education

Seminar for Advanced Interdisciplinary Family Professional: Intensive Basic Training in Parenting Coordination, November 2006

Critical Incident Stress Management: Group Crisis Intervention, October 2006

Peacemaker Ministries – Advanced Training in Conflict Coaching, September 2006

Indiana University School of Social Work – MSW Field Instruction, 2004-2005

Monthly AAMFT Supervision Group, 2006

Directions in Substance Abuse Counseling – Directions in Addiction Treatment and Prevention, Vol. 7; March 2006

SASSI Certification of Completion in Administration and Scoring, 2006

SASSI Certification of Completion in Clinical Interpretation, 2006

Bipolar Disorder Clinical Course and Effective Treatment Strategies, January 2005

Participation in monthly AAMFT Supervision Group with an approved supervisor, 2002-2005

Indiana University/Purdue University, Indianapolis-Adjunct Facility Field Instructor, Pathway Family Center, Adolescent Addictions Treatment Facility, January – May 2005

Indiana Counseling Association Annual Conferences, 1992-1995, 2000, 2001-2004

Tough Call Series III – Fairbanks Hospital; “Sociopathis Functioning Kids”, February 2003

Journal Learning International Reading in The Advocate by AMHCA Home Study, July 2003

Fourth Annual Conference on Trauma and Sexuality, July 2003

Indiana Mental Health Counselors’ Association Board Member Professional Development, 2001; Fall Workshop: Use and Abuse of Religion, November 1992; Spring Workshop: The Unbonded Child, May 1992

Indiana Mental Health Counselors’ Association: Disturbed Attachment, Little People Disorders, Big People Problems, September 2001

Christian Counseling Today: Anxiety, March 2001

American Association of Christian Counselors Regional Conference, September 2000

Beyond Prozac: Depression, Stress, Diet and Drugs, August 1999

Acquire the Fire’s Day One Leadership Summit, April 1999

Central Indiana Christian Education Fellowship, February 1999

Indiana Counseling Association Annual Conference: Advance Leadership Retreat, June 1992

EEG Neurofeedback and ADD: A new Approach; Being, Doing and Having Peace; Solution Oriented Rapid Therapy in Today’s World; February, March 1996

American Counseling Association Midwest Leadership Training; 1992-1995

American Counseling Association National Conference 1992-1996; Filial Therapy 1993; Confluence in Counseling Workshop 1996

Solution Oriented Rapid Therapy, September 1994

Dissociative Disorders, Richard Erskin, Ph.D., September 1993

A Morning with Gus Napier, September 1993

Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy: Richard Erskin, Ph.D., August 1993

Inside a Criminal Mind, June 1993

Cross-Cultural Counseling Seminar, Liberia Trauma Team, April 1993

Third Part Reimbursement, Mike Covin, Ed.D., February 1993

American Mental Health Counselors Association Leadership Training, May 1992; Training Course of Mental Health Counselors: Alcohol and Other Drug Use Prevention, February 1992

Myers-Briggs type Indicator, March 1992

Multiple Personalities Workshop, March 1992

Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist