EDUCATION

2007    Doctor of Human Sexuality, Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, San Francisco, CA www.iashs.edu

1995    Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Psychology, The University of Akron, Akron, OH www.uakron.edu                    

1993    Masters Degree, Organizational Psychology, The University of Akron, Akron, OH www.uakron.edu

CERTIFICATIONS

· Board Certified Sexologist – The American College of Sexologists  (ACS)

· Associate in Sex Education – The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS)

· Clinical Sexology Certificate – The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS)

· Sexological Bodywork Certificate – The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS)

· American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) www.aasect.org

· Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) www.sexscience.org

· American Psychological Association (APA)  www.apa.org

· American Counseling Association (ACA) www.counseling.org

· National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) www.ncsfreedom.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS ATTENDED

2008  Legal and Social Obstacles to Sexual Communication. Presented by Jeffrey Douglas, J.D. and Diane Duke, M.A.

2008  Post SSRI Antidepressant Sexual Dysfunction. Presented by Stuart Shipko, M.D.

2008  Their Narrative; Our Narrative: Sex Therapy During the Culture Wars. Presented by Marty Klein, Ph.D. AASECT 1.5 CE hours.

2008  Creating Productive Public Conversations about Sex. Presented by Marty Klein, Ph.D. AASECT 1.0 CE hours.

2008  Strip Poker: Why We Play the Games of Lust, Love and Mating.  Presented by Carol Cassell, Ph.D. AASECT 1.5 CE hours.

2007  Art of Sex Coaching: Advanced Skills. Presented by Patti Britton, Ph.D. AASECT 6.5 CE hours.

2007  Experience, Theory and Intuition: Making Sex Therapy More Effective.  Presented by Marty Klein, Ph.D. AASECT 14 CE hours.

2008  The Heart and Soul of Sex – Creating New Clinical Landscapes for Health and Healing Presented by Gina Ogden, Ph.D.

2006  STI’s: A Sexological Health Perspective, Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality Certification, 32 hours.

2006  Sexual Attitude Restructuring (SAR), Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality Certification, 8 Day Program XLVI.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

2008  How to talk to Your Patients about Sexual Concerns.  Continuing Education lecture for physicians.  California Pacific Medical Center.

2008  Featured guest on “Sex Ed in Bed with Dr. Jallen Rix”.  

2008  Group Leader and Facilitator, Sexual Attitude Restructuring (SAR), The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality.

2008  Curriculum Developer and Weekly Guest Lecturer, Youth Chance High School.  Your Sexuality: Making Smart Choices for You.