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1996 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ Sales & Marketing
California State University, Hayward, CA
5/2013- Teens and Technology
Renee Fesperman, LMFT- Fusion Academy Alternative High School-Parent Information Seminar, Walnut Creek, CA. Presented on May. 16, 2013.
http://www.diablovalleytherapy.com/
2003-2006-Supervision by Patricia Brown – Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
Consultation and supervision during trainee and internships at community counseling center, school-based placement, and clinical agency setting for child and adolescent cases.
10/2015-UC Berkeley/ RC Seminars
Mindfulness, Connection, and
Compassion, Presenters: Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D. and Daniel Siegel, M.D. (6 CEU’s).
5/2015- 26th Annual International Trauma Conference
Workshops attended:
Trauma Focused Therapy for Children/Trust-Based Relational Interventions, Presenter: Karyn Purvis, Ph.D. (3CEU’s);
Sand Tray Processing in Trauma, Presenter: Robert Aikin LICSW(3 CEU’s);
Connecting Neuroscience
Research with Effective Treatments for Traumatic Stress, Presenter: Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D. (1CEU);
Minding the Baby: Trauma, threat, and the clinical process,
Presenter: Arietta Slade, Ph.D. (1 CEU);
Treating Severely Dissociative Patients:
Insights from the Treatment of Patients with Dissociative Disorders Study, Presenter:
Bethany Brand, Ph.D. (1 CEU);
Calming the Fear-driven Brain: An Insider's View of
Treating Developmental Trauma with Neurofeedback, Presenter: Sebern Fisher, MA, BCN (1 CEU);
Trauma informed systems change in K-12 education– Washington State and California experience, Presenters: Chris Blodgett, Ph.D. & Natalie Turner, MS (2 CEU’s);
Child Track: Trauma & Healing: Nurturing the Whole Child, Presenter: Karyn Purvis, Ph.D. ( 1 CEU);
Trust-Based Relational Intervention: Creating Healing Environments, Presenter: Karyn Purvis, Ph.D. (2 CEU’s).
3/2015-Pesi CE Seminars/ Child and Adolescent Conference
Workshops attended:
ADHD and Emotional Regulation, Presenter: Russell Barkley, Ph.D. (1.5 CEU’S);
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, Presenters: John Gottman, Ph.D.
and Julie Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D. (1.5 CEU’s);
Play Therapy Techniques for Anxiety, ADHD, and Impulse Control, Presenter: Christine Dargon, Ph.D. (1.5 CEU’s);
Defiant Children, Presenters: Russell Barkley, Ph.D. & Ross Greene, Ph.D. (1.5 CEU’s).
7/2014-Gerry Grossman Seminars
Law and Ethics 2014 Video, Presenter: Gerry Grossman, MA, LMFT (6CEU’s).
12/2013-The Evolution of Psychotherapy
Workshops attended:
Advances in the Practice of Strategic Therapy, Presenter: Cloe Madanes, Licensed Psychologist (3 CEU’s);
Treatment of Individuals with Anger-Control Problems and Aggressive Behavior, Presenter: Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.(3 CEU’s);
Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Presenter: Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. (3 CEU’s);
The Addicted Family: The Legacy of Trauma, Presenter: Claudia Black, Ph.D. (1 CEU);
Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Presenter: Violet Oaklander, Ph.D. (3 CEU’s);
What Brings Children Into Therapy: A Developmental View, Presenter: Violet Oaklander (1 CEU);
Brainstorm: Debunking the Myths About Adolescents and Revealing the
Power and Promise of the Teenage Brain, Presenter: Daniel Seigel, M.D. (2 CEU’s).
7/2013-Vision Quest Into Symbolic Reality
Sandtray World Play and NatureWorld Play, Play Therapy Training, Presenter: Gisela Schubach De Domenico, Ph.D., MFCC, RPT-S (7 CEU’s).
3/2013-U.S. Journal Training, Inc.
Adolescents and Young Adults-Ways of Bolstering Resilience in Adolescents and Young Adults, Treatment of Depression and Suicidality in Adolescents and Young Adults, Core Tasks of Psychotherapy with Adolescents and Young Adults, Presenter: Don Meichenbaum Ph.D.;
Tweens, Teens & Self-Esteem, Presenter: Ralph Carson, RD, Ph.D.;
Keynote: Hungry Ghost, Gabor Mate, Ph.D.;
The Neurobiology of Anxiety, Depression & Traumatic Stress, Psychopharmacology Update, Presenter: John Preston, Psy. D., ABPP;
From Resistance to Rhythm, Presenter: Christine Stevens, MA, MSW, MT-BC;
Relationship Detox, Presenter: LCSW, CADC (18 CEU’s).
7/2012-Gerry Grossman Seminars
Law and Ethics 2012, Video-Presenter: Gerry Grossman, MA, LMFT (6CEU’s).
1/2011-Sierra Tucson and Bodin, East Bay Professional Development Lecture Series
Behavioral Therapy for Substance Abuse Disorders: Implementing Evidence-Based Approaches, Presenter: Steven M. Peterson, LCSW, CADC III (1 CEU).
2/2011-Cross Country Education
Play Therapy and Beyond: Treatment Techniques and Strategies with Children and Pre-Adolescents, Presenter: Paul White, LCSW. (6 CEU’s).
5/2011-CAMFT Annual Conference
Whole-Brain Child, Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Presenter: Daniel Siegel, M.D. (4 CEU’s).
10/2011-Association of Play Therapy Annual Conference-Sacramento, CA
Someone Else’s House Living in the Adoption and Foster Care System, Presenters: Mistie Barnes, EdD, LPR-S, RPT-S and Juliet Fortino, MC, LPC, RPT-S (3CEU’s);
Neurobiologically Informed Play Therapy Interventions, Presenter: Richard Gaskill EdD, LCPC, RPT-S (6CEU’s);
Alternative Sand Tray Approaches: Directive Techniques, Presenter: Scott Riviere, MS, LPC, RPT-S (3CEU’s).
4/2011-U.S. Journal Training, Inc.
Adolescents and Young Adults-Treatment of General Anxiety Disorder, Presenter: Reid Wilson;
Legacy of Shame and the Addiction Process, Presenter: Claudia Black;
Mindfulness and Taking In The Good, Presenter: Rick Hanson;
Psychological Trauma, Presenter: Mel Pohl;
Assessment of Risk, Self-Destructive Behaviors and Suicidality, Presenter: Pat Dechello;
The Velveteen Principles, Presenter: Toni Raiten-D’Antonio (18 CEU’s).
2/2010-Gerry Grossman Seminars
Domestic Violence CE V3, Presenter: Patricia Patton, Ph.D. (7 CEU’s).
6/2010-Gerry Grossman Seminars
Issues with Aging CE V3, Presenters: Tima Ivanova, MA, LMFT, Paul Oprescu, MA, Patricia Patton, Ph.D. (3 CEU’s).
7/2010-Gerry Grossman Seminars
HIV-AIDS CE V2, Presenters: Grenda Pearlman, MA, LMFT, Paul Oprescu, MA, Mary Ella Viehe, Ph.D., LMFT (7 CEU’s).
8/2010-Gerry Grossman Seminars
Law and Ethics CE V3, Presenters: Gerry Grossman, MA, LMFT, Chuck Moshontz, MA, LMFT (6 CEU’s).
12/2010-Sierra Tucson and Bodin, East Bay Professional Development Lecture Series
The Adolescent Brain, A Learning Machine, and Behaviors that can Pull the Plug, Presenter: Jeffery M. Georgi, M. Div., M.A.H, LCAS, LPC, CGP (1 CEU).
1/2009-UC Berkeley School Psychology Program 42nd Annual Conference
Mindsight and the Mechanisms Beneath Social and Emotional Intelligence:
What Neuroscience Teaches About the Interconnectedness of Development, the Environment, and Happiness.
Mindsight and Social and Emotional Intelligence Daniel Siegel, Mindsight and Internal Education, Presenter: Daniel Siegel, M.D.;
Born to be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life, Presenter: Dacher Keltner, M.D;
Community Partnership of Mindfulness in Education-Panel, Decreasing Anxiety and Improving Student Behaviors with Simple Mindfulness Techniques, Panel (6 CEU’s).
2/2009-Sierra Tucson and Bodin East Bay Professional Development Lecture Series
Intervening on the Family System, Presenter: Kristina Wandzilak, CASII, BRI II (1 CEU).
3/2009- East Bay Chapter of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Therapist’s Attachment Patterns, Presenter: Dr. Wallin (1 CEU).
4/2009 –California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist 45th Conference
Combining Sexuality and Intimacy, Presenters: Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. and Joyce Catlett, MA (5 CEU’s);
The Healing Power of Children’s Imagination: Nine Therapeutic Tools, Presenter: Charlotte Resznick, Ph.D. (2 CEU’s).
5/2009-California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist Seminar
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Presenter: Daniel G. Amen, M.D. (4 CEU’s).
7/2009-East Bay Chapter of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist
Introduction to Filial Therapy, Presenter: Karen Pernet, LCSW, RPT-S
(1 CEU).
7/2009-California Association for Play Therapy Seminar
Using Clay in Play Therapy, Presenter: Wendy Jacobson, MFT (1.5 CEU’s).
9/2009-Sierra Tucson and Bodin, East Bay Professional Development Series
The Primal Wound: Understanding the Issues of Adoption, Presenter: Nancy Verrier, MFT (1 CEU).
10/2009-Sierra Tucson and Bodin, East Bay Professional Development Series
Synergies In Treatment: Interactions Between Psychotherapy, Medications, and Lifestyle Change, Presenter: Jerry Gelbart, M.D. (1 CEU).
10/2007-Association of Play Therapy Annual Conference-Los Angeles, CA
Child Parent Relationship Therapy:10-Session Filial Therapy Model, Presenters: Garry Landreth, Ed.D, LPC, RPT-S and Sue Bratton, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S (3CEU’s);
Play Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, Presenter: Paris Goodyear-Brown LCSW, RPT-S (3CUE’s).
