Education and Additional Information
Education
Ph.D. Health Psychology, Harold Abel School of Psychology, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN (2003)
M.S. Degree in Health Service Administration, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1994)
B.S. Degree in Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1987)
Teaching and Research Interests
- Action research, Qualitative Methodology, and Emerging areas of Practice
- Heuristic Inquiry
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation- Efficacy of Mental Health Housing Models
- Psychosocial Occupational Therapy and Community Practice
- Sensory Integration (theory & treatment approaches)
- Therapeutic Properties of Personal Poetry & Journal Writing
- Occupation Based Evaluation & Intervention
- Neurocognitive Approaches to Treatment
Certifications/ Registration
Registered/ Licensed Occupational Therapist (State of MN and NBCOT)
- Minnesota Medical Assistance Provider
- Gold Certified Aerobics and Group Fitness Instructor (American Council of Exercise)
- Certification in Pilates Method
- Numerous special group fitness certifications (LIFT, Cardio-Box, Yoga-Ball etc.)
- CPR/ First Aid Certificate, American Red Cross
Professional Organization Memberships and Involvement
American Occupational Therapy Association
- Mental Health Evidenced Based Practice Work Group 2007
- Consulted to Psychosocial and Cognitive specialty areas for certification 2005-06
- Commission on Education Representative, 1986
- Committee for Development of Fieldwork Evaluation 1985-1987
World Federation of Occupational Therapy
Society for the Study of Occupation (National/International Organization)
- Member Board of Directors, 2007-2009
- Legal Committee Chair, 2007-2009
- Acting Legal Committee Chair and SSO Board Member (2006-2007)
- Legal Committee Member and Secretary (2003-Present)
Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association
- Past Involvement with Mental Health Special Interest Group & Periodic Presenter
Consultant to the National Coalition on Community Living (2002-Present)
International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
United States Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Dana Neuroscience Foundation
American Council on Exercise
Former MNDAK representative and participant 1986-1998