Education

 

B.A. Psychology,  Chapman University

M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Chapman University

 

Internships

 

Center for Compassionate Care at The Elizabeth Hospice, Escondido, California

San Pasqual Academy for Foster Youth, Escondido, California

 

Certifications

 

American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Mental Health Professional Certificate in Infertility

The Expressive Arts Training Institute, Professional Training in Expressive Arts Therapy, Newport Beach, California

 

Trainings

 

UCLA Gambling Studies Program
UCSD Geriatric Activities Program

Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Care Education, Grossmont College and HHSA, San Diego

Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities Program, Temple University and Aging and Independent Services, San Diego

 

Memberships

 

American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Mental Health Specialty Group
International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)

International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA)

Society of Media Psychology and Technology (APA, Division 46)

 

Activities

 

Project Amend

The Meditation Initiative

Sidewalk Talk

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Hobbies

 

Pet Therapy
Restorative Yoga
Sound Healing

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Speaker

 

Junior League of San Diego, Mentoring Transitional Aged Youth

North County Intergenerational Council, Intergenerational Programming

 

Provider:

 

State of California CalGETS Authorized Provider for Problem Gambling (Gamblers and Affected Individuals)

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