International Student Organization - Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, Louisiana

Involved with 400+ students from 56 countries and functioned as "International Mom" to many of the students through personal social events and coordinated involvement with various off campus organizations

Wrote a regular column for the "International Voice" newspaper - "Moments with Mom"

Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department - Marrero, Louisiana

Organized and directed athletic activities for teen-age girls in the area (many of which were from economically disadvantaged and/or broken homes)

Encouraged participants to develop leadership skills, healthy peer relationships, and good team spirit  

Coordinator for Vietnamese Resettlement            New Orleans, Louisiana  

Conducted workshops on training for local organizations to become involved with the resettlement process

Organized committees and trained leaders to facilitate integration into American living for the Vietnamese refugees

Worked with 1500+ Vietnamese refugees to secure employment and meet physical needs including placement of children in the local school system  

Delta's Top 50 Business Women

Selected by The Delta Business Journal and members of the Delta's business community

Outstanding Graduate Student

Department of Counseling - Texas A&M University - Commerce  

Outstanding Doctoral Student

Graduate Students Association - Texas A&M University - Commerce  

Summer Research Fellowship Recipient

National Board for Certified Counselors - Greensboro, North Carolina; Awarded by the National Board for Certified counselors, Inc (NBCC) in partnership with Research and Assessment Corporation for Counseling, Inc. (RACC) and the Association for Assessment in Counseling (AAC).

Mini-Grant - $500.00

Center for Excellence Texas A&M University - Commerce and Institute for Personality & Ability Testing - Champaign, Illinois - Team Management Concept Using the 16PF

Delta Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota

Delta State University - Cleveland, Mississippi

Epsilon Tau Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota

Texas A&M - Commerce Chapter  - Commerce, Texas

Chi Sigma Iota National Counselors' Honor Society      

Monroe, Louisiana  

Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society Lifetime Member - Ruston, Louisiana  

Teaching the Mourning Song.  Provides background information on impact of death, grief recovery, plus suggested weekly activities needed to run an effective, compassionate seven-week grief support group for adults or adolescents with suggested modifications for children’s groups, too.  

  “The Quizzical Note – ““Belts, Ropes, and Chains – Self-Pleasure or Self-Destruction? Part 2" - monthly column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines

  “The Quizzical Note –“’Tis the Season to be Jolly --- or Is It?" - monthly column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines

 “The Quizzical Note – To Be or Not To Be Effective Counselors?" - monthly column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines

 “The Quizzical Note – Who’s In Charge of Whom – Part 1?" - monthly column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines

 “The Quizzical Note - Anxiety Reduction for Supervisees - Part 1" - monthly column for Texas Counselor's Association's Guidelines

“New Visions… Fresh Starts” article Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines

“Ideas for Increasing Membership” article           Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines  

 “Counselors Making a Difference – Dr. Morag Harris” article - Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines

“Ideas for Increasing Membership” article - Texas Counselors Association’s Guidelines

"Mentoring Is More Than Just a Word" article

Special Winter edition of Chi Sigma Iota's Exemplar

"Discussion of Battino's Use of  Guided Imagery With Surgery Patients" Case Discussion in the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter  

“Susan’s Soliloquy” in Texas Career Development Association’s Newsletter, Spring 2000.

 "Career Counseling in Schools: Multicultural and Developmental Perspectives" by Herring - Book Review in TCA Journal  

"Ethical Decision Making" Book Review of The Ethical Decision-Making Manual For Helping Professionals"  by Steinman, Richardson, McEnroe in Counseling Today  

"Quest For Excellence"  Book Review of Strategic Quality Management: A Strategic Systems Approach to Continuous Improvement  by Pryor, White, & Toombs in The East Texas School Study Council Newsletter  

"Coping With Loss" Review of audiotape "Coping With Loss During Older Years -- A Personal and Professional Perspective"  by Mary Goulding in The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter

"Youth At Risk" Book Review of Youth At Risk:  A Prevention Resource for Counselors, Teachers, and Parents  by Capuzzi and Gross in The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families

"Being Brief, Being Effective, Being Ethical" Review of  Betty Alice Erickson's Keynote Speaker Address at Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors'  Annual Conference in TAMFC NEWSletter  

Multidimensions of Locus of Control and Its Impact on Self-esteem  - Northeast Louisiana University - Monroe, Louisiana  

Socioeconomic Effects on College Students' Food Consumption and Satisfaction Levels - Southwestern Psychological Association - Houston, Texas  

Socioeconomic Effects on College Students' Food Consumption and Satisfaction Levels - Louisiana Academy of Sciences  

Socioeconomic Effects on College Students' Food Consumption and Satisfaction Levels - Louisiana Tech University Symposium  

A Study of the Effectiveness of Methods Used to Promote Mission Offerings - Louisiana Baptist State Women's Missionary Board  

May, 2003

" Standing in the Gap: Techniques for a Hurting World " –Addressed effective techniques for working with clients with a variety of grief related issues either in individual or group sessions. Workshop at International Grief Symposium in LaCrosse, WI.

April, 2003

“Domestics Violence: Myths and Interventions” - “National Victims’ Rights Week Interview” on WIQQ (102.3) to discuss counseling with victims of domestic violence.

April, 2003

"Autoerotic Asphyxiation" –Addressed the practice of autoerotic asphyxiation and the dangers involved.  Also explored reasons why this form of death is often mistaken for suicide.  Workshop at Delta State University’s Spring Conference in Cleveland, MS.

March, 2003

"A Model for Training in Supervision of Licensed Professional Counselors" –Addressed how the supervision training workshop was created and how it is implemented on a bi-annual basis. Addressed supervisor relationships, conflict resolution, multicultural and gender differences, techniques, and ethical considerations. Workshop at American Counselors’ Association annual meeting in Anaheim, CA.

March, 2003

"Making the Connection:  Effective Supervision Relationships and Techniques" –Addressed supervisor’s development and impact on supervisees, working relationships, conflict resolution, and training with effective techniques for supervision. Workshop at American Counselors’ Association annual meeting in Anaheim, CA

March, 2003

"Psychology in the Workplace" – Workshop for Delta Human Resources Managers’ Association (DHRMA) on understanding motivation of employees including effective recognition compensation and discussed effective methods of reducing employee turnover.

January, 2003

"Suicide Prevention" – Workshop for mental health professionals of Mississippi’s Region 5 Mental Health Agency about identification and counseling with suicidal clients.  In addition, addressed methods of preventive education.

November, 2002

"Grief and the Holidays" - Rituals to enable bereaved to celebrate the memory of those whose death has impacted their lives. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and Counselor Education Program of Delta State University, Cleveland, MS

November, 2002

"Basic Counseling Skills and Integrating Brief, Solution-Focused Responses” -  Cleveland, MS – Presentation on basic interviewing skills and concepts as basic relationship building tools and concepts of brief, solution-focused therapy and intervention. Sponsored by Delta rural Health Network of Mississippi, Inc. of Kosciusko, MS.

November, 2003

"What Do You Do With 12 Broken Eggs?" – Effective communication and conflict resolution skills for a “white water” world full of high stress. (1.5 CEUs) – Texas’ Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Austin, Texas.  

November, 2002

"Standing in the Gap: Healing Techniques for a Hurting World" – Practical, effective techniques that can be used with individuals or groups to assist the novice or experienced clinician to be more effective in moving “stuck” clients through the therapeutic grieving process. (1.5 CEUs) - Texas’ Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Austin, Texas.

November, 2002

"Supervision 101: Survive and Succeed!" – Addresses the supervisor-supervisee relationship, counselor development, and differences between counseling and supervision.  Tips, techniques, experiential activities plus gender and multicultural differences discussed. (1.5 CEUs) - Texas’ Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Austin, Texas.  

November, 2002

“Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Biloxi, MS.

November, 2002

“Supervision Workshop – Methods and Techniques” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Biloxi, MS.

November, 2002

"What Do You Do With 12 Broken Eggs?" – Effective communication and conflict resolution skills for a “white water” world full of high stress. (1.5 CEUs) - Mississippi Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.  

November, 2002

"Standing in the Gap: Healing Techniques for a Hurting World" – Practical, effective techniques that can be used with individuals or groups to assist the novice or experienced clinician to be more effective in moving “stuck” clients through the therapeutic grieving process. (1.5 CEUs) - Mississippi Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.  

November, 2002

"Supervision 101: Survive and Succeed!" – Addresses the supervisor-supervisee relationship, counselor development, and differences between counseling and supervision.  Tips, techniques, experiential activities plus gender and multicultural differences discussed. (1.5 CEUs) - Mississippi Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.  

October, 2002

“Suicide Prevention and Auto-erotic Asphyxiation” – Workshop on suicide prevention an autoerotic asphyxiation for parents and interested adults of junior high school students at Hancock Middle School in Kiln, MS.  

October, 2002

“Suicide Prevention and Auto-erotic Asphyxiation” – Workshop on suicide prevention and autoerotic asphyxiation for teachers and staff of junior high school students at Hancock Middle School in Kiln, MS.   

October, 2002

“Suicide Prevention” – Series of workshops on suicide prevention for junior high school students at Hancock Middle School in Kiln, MS.   

August 2002

“Difficult Transitions:  Life After Loss” – Professional development workshop for Delta Community Health Partners – Cleveland, MS.

May, 2002

“Difficult Transitions – Life After Loss” – International Grief Symposium - King’s College – London, Ontario, Canada

April 17, 2002

“National Victims’ Rights Week Interview” on WIQQ (102.3) to discuss counseling with victims of domestic violence.

March, 2002

“Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Hattiesburg, MS.

March, 2002

“Supervision Workshop – Methods and Techniques” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Hattiesburg, MS.  

February, 2002

“Triumphant Living in the Fast Food Line of Life” – this presentation discusses ways that shame-based identity and high stress lifestyles can prevent triumphant living.  It also provides practical application of methods aimed at resolving the shame and reducing the stress.  Katy Independent School District Staff Development Day, Katy, Texas.

February, 2002

"Development of a Personal Web Site for Instruction Purposes with Graduate Students" - This presentation steps through the processes of building a personal web site that is to be used on a regular basis by graduate students. Student access and usage of the site also covered.  Mississippi's Annual PT3 Convocation, Tupelo, Mississippi.

January, 2002

"Life Beyond Loss: Difficult Transitions" - This workshop offers a discussion of individual versus group therapeutic settings related to bereavement counseling.  Also focuses on issues and terminology related to grief, as well as implications of different types of losses.  Provides techniques for 7-week grief support group. (1.5 CEUs) – Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW), St. Petersburg, Florida. 

November, 2001

"Grief and the Holidays" Rituals to enable grieving individuals to celebrate the memory of those whose death has impacted their lives. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and Counselor Education Program of Delta State University, Cleveland, MS.

November, 2001

"Life Beyond Loss: Difficult Transitions" - This workshop offers a discussion of individual versus group therapeutic settings related to bereavement counseling.  Also focuses on issues and terminology related to grief, as well as implications of different types of losses.  Provides techniques for 7-week grief support group. (1.5 CEUs) – Texas Counselors’ Association Professional Growth Conference, Dallas, Texas. 

November, 2001

“Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton, MS.  

November, 2001

"Shame-based Identity and Clients' Issues" - Explores difference between healthy shame versus shame-based identity and how this internalized shame manifests itself in a variety of issues presented by clients.  Discussion of socially unacceptable or destructive and socially acceptable issues. (1.5 CEUs) - Mississippi Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.  

November, 2001

"Life After Loss" - This workshop offers a discussion of individual versus group therapeutic settings related to bereavement counseling.  Also focuses on issues and terminology related to grief, as well as implications of different types of losses.  Provides techniques for 7-week grief support group. (1.5 CEUs) – Mississippi Counselors’ Association Professional Growth Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.  

September, 2001

“Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton, MS.

September, 2001

“Supervision Workshop – Methods and Techniques” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton, MS.  

April 29, 2001

“Supervision Workshop – Counselor Development” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton, MS.

April 29, 2001

“Supervision Workshop – Methods and Techniques” – State workshop sponsored by Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association – Clinton, MS.

April 11, 2001

“National Victims’ Rights Week Interview” on WIQQ (102.3) to discuss counseling with victims of domestic violence.

November, 2000

"Grief and the Holidays" Rituals to enable grieving individuals to celebrate the memory of those whose death has impacted their lives. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and Counselor Education Program of Delta State University, Cleveland, MS.

March, 2001

“Clinical Supervision:  Nuts and Bolts from A-Z for New Professors”  Presentation to discuss the field experience and provide suggestions plus handouts for being effective.  (1.5 CEUs) – American Counseling Association’s World Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

November, 2000

“Effective Group Techniques”  Practical, effective techniques to assist the novice or experienced group leader to be more effective while involving members in the therapeutic process. (1.5 CEUs) – Texas Counselors’ Association Professional Growth Conference, Houston, Texas.

November, 2000

“Standing in the Gap”  This workshop offers an outline and techniques for a 7-week grief group that has been successfully used in multiple settings with diverse populations. (1.5 CEUs) – Texas Counselors’ Association Professional Growth Conference, Houston, Texas.

April, 2000

“Making Peace With Your Past” Part II.  Presentation on resolving past traumas and issues – Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cumby, Texas

March, 2000

“Making Peace With Your Past” Part I.  Presentation on resolving past traumas and issues – Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cumby, Texas

February, 2000

Understanding Effective Relationships" Keys to establishing and strengthening relationships.  Sponsored by Resident Assistants of Berry Hall at Texas A&M University - Commerce.

February, 2000

"Square Pegs in Round Holes:  Nontraditional Graduate Students Successfully Navigating Grad School" Texas Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (TACES) Mid-Winter Conference, Salado, Texas

December, 1999

"Grief and the Holidays" Rituals to enable grieving individuals to celebrate the memory of those whose death has impacted their lives. Sponsored by Texas A&M University - Commerce Community Counseling Center.

November, 1999

"What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?" Creative methods of teaching career development (1.5 CEUs) - Texas Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas

November, 1999

"Difficult Transitions - Grief and The Holidays" Coping with death and the holidays (1.5 CEUs) - Texas Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas

October, 1999

"Impact Therapy" Co-facilitated workshop with Dr. Ed Jacobs - New Mexico Counselors Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico

October, 1999

"Creative Counseling Techniques" Co-facilitated workshop with Dr. Ed Jacobs - New Mexico Counselors Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico

October, 1999

"Surviving the First Year of a Doctoral Program" Workshop for first-year  students to assist them with successful transition into the doctoral program.

February, 1999

"The Survival Game: Reframing the First Year as a Doctoral Student" Co-facilitated workshop with Dr. Phyllis Erdman - Texas Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors Mid-Winter Conference, Austin, Texas

November, 1998

"What Do You Do With 12 Broken Eggs?" Workshop on effective communication  (1.5 CEUs) Texas Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Amarillo, Texas

November, 1998

"Sugar Pills Can Be Bitter, Too" Workshop on grief therapy  (1.5 CEUs) - Texas Counselors' Association Professional Growth Conference, Amarillo, Texas

October, 1998

"Team Building" Co-facilitated two-day workshop with Dr. Ed Jacobs on quality team building - Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texarkana, Texas

Fall, 1998

"Effectively Dealing With Your Grief" Seven-week grief therapy group dealing with death - Community Counseling Center, Commerce, Texas

Spring, 1997

"Effectively Dealing With Your Grief" Seven-week grief therapy group dealing with death - Glenwood Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana

Spring, 1997

"Triumphant Living in the Fast Food Line of Life"  Six-week workshop on basic relationships building - Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana

Spring, 1997

"Triumphant Living in the Fast Food Line of Life"  Six-week workshop on basic relationship building - Glenwood Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana

Spring, 1997

"Loose Ropes and Sugar Pills" Six-week workshop on death and dying Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana

Spring, 1997

"Loose Ropes and Sugar Pills" Six-week workshop on death and dying - Glenwood Medical Center, Monroe, Louisiana

Summer, 1997

"Loose Ropes and Sugar Pills" Six-week workshop on death and dying - Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston, Louisiana

February, 1997

"Good Morning - Live" Featured as a guest on KNOE - Channel 8 With Katheryn Daniels

February, 1997

"Beginning Again" - Feature KNOE - Channel 8's nightly news broadcast; Interview on positive effects of beginning a second career with Katheryn Daniels

Spring, 1997

"Choosing A Career" Career Development Workshop - Ruston High School, Ruston, Louisiana 

Spring, 1997

"I Am UNIQUE In All The World" Personal growth conference on self-esteem - Ruston High School, Ruston, Louisiana 

1992

"Making ADA (American Disabilities Act) Manageable"  Conducted seminars and in-house training for area corporations on understanding and implementing effective compliance changes - Greater Houston area businesses

2000      

"Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past issues - Community Counseling Center, Commerce, Texas

1999      

"Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past issues - Community Counseling Center, Commerce, Texas

1999         

"Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past issues and traumas - Texas A&M University Counseling Center, Commerce, Texas

1997         

"Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past issues - Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana

1997         

"Making Peace With Your Past" Thirteen week group experience on resolving past issues - Glenwood Medical Center, West Monroe, Louisiana

1997         

"Moving Beyond Your Past" Thirteen week group experience facilitating building on the past to change the present - Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana and Glenwood Medical Center, West Monroe, Louisiana