Ford Ford Brooks, Jr., Ed.D.  

Associate Professor & Field Coordinator
Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Dr.
Shippensburg, Pa 17257
E-mail: cwbroo@ship.edu
(717) 477-1332
Office:107 Shippen Hall




Ford received his bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from the University of Richmond where he majored in psychology. He obtained his master’s degree (M.S.) from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia in rehabilitation counseling specializing in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and holds a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in agency counseling and an Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in counseling, both from the College of William and Mary.

Ford worked for many years as a counselor in medical, private practice, inpatient, and partial treatment settings with adults, adolescents, and families. Throughout his career he has focused primarily on relapse prevention in addiction and spirituality issues.

His teaching style involves his own practical experience and enthusiasm for the profession of counseling. He believes it is important for students to work for their own answers in pursuit of counselor excellence. Ford maintains a holistic philosophy that provides an environment for exploration within the context of an educational setting.

Ford lives in Shippensburg with his wife Kathryn, daughter Sarah Journey, and Gracie; the remaining cat. He enjoys, fishing, trips to Maine , long distance running, Pai Lum Kung Fu, and playing his guitar.

Vita

EDUCATION

Ed.D. Counselor Education; Agency and Community Counseling
The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia (1991-1996)

Ed.S. Counselor Education; Agency and Community Counseling
The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia (1986-1989)
     
M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling: Concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia (1983-1985)

B.A. Psychology
University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia (1979-1983)

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Connections Program, Shippensburg University, 1997-current

Responsibilities: Consult weekly (90 minutes) with campus alcohol and drug prevention program providing oversight of early intervention group facilitators and referral options for students based on their pre-assessment information. Involved in referral process for students in need of alcohol and drug treatment. 

Roxbury Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center, Shippensburg, PA, 2002-2005

Responsibilities: Facilitated a weekly four hour relapse prevention group with 10-12 inpatient residents and provided information and group therapy on relapse prevention strategies.

Shippensburg University Counseling Center (UCC), Shippensburg, PA, 1998-2001;2007

Responsibilities: Provided individual counseling for 1-2 clients per semester. Provided individual counseling for clients returning from alcohol and drug inpatient care who were in need of continued counseling. Provided counseling (2007) to depressed/suicidal client referred by SU faculty member.

Ford Brooks Counseling (Private Practice), Richmond, Virginia. 1995-1997

Responsibilities: Delivered counseling services to substance abuse, mental health and dually diagnosed populations through individual, group, family and couples treatment modalities. Provided diagnostic assessment to court-referred individuals as well as substance abuse evaluations for impaired professionals (physicians, nurses, professors and lawyers) Linked and coordinated services to appropriate psychiatric levels of care. Provider for four major managed health care companies.

Partial Hospitalization Counselor-(Part-Time), Charter Behavioral Health Care, Richmond, Virginia. 1995-1996

Responsibilities: Provided education and group therapy in a partial day program, primarily with lower functioning, dually diagnosed patients. Completed bio-psycho-social assessments and worked with a comprehensive treatment team.

Supervision and Consultation, Richmond, Virginia. March 1990- May 1997

Responsibilities: Provided practicum and internship supervision for graduate students in the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at the Medical College of Virginia and undergraduates at the University of Richmond. Provided individual and group supervision for supervisees seeking the credential of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. Provided two years of contracted supervision to substance abusing at-risk adolescents through the Department of Youth and Family Services.

Outpatient Clinical Coordinator, Father Martin’s Ashley, Richmond, Virginia. 1993-1995

Responsibilities: Developed the first outpatient relapse prevention intensive outpatient protocol in Richmond, VA for Ashley, Inc., based out of Maryland. Facilitated multi-level treatment for relapsing clients, focusing on dual diagnosis issues. Provided assessments, individual, group and family counseling.

Outpatient Clinic Coordinator, New Dimensions Counseling, Chesterfield, Virginia. 1991- 1993

Responsibilities: Coordinated and provided intensive outpatient group facilitation for chemically dependent adults as well as assessments and individual therapy for concomitant disorders.

Inpatient Hospital Counselor, St. John’s Chemical Dependency Hospital, Goochland, Virginia. 1989-1991

Responsibilities: Evaluated and assessed patients to determine group assignment and appropriate treatment planning. Facilitated daily groups, individual therapy, education, and case-management. Coordinated continuing care plans and facilitated back to work conferences.

Private Practice (Part time), Growth and Recovery, Richmond, Virginia. 1989-1991

Responsibilities: Provided individual and group counseling to adults, adolescents, and children for a variety of mental health disorders. Developed and facilitated a children’s group.

Outpatient Counselor, District 19 Alcohol and Drug Services, Petersburg, Virginia. 1985-1989

Responsibilities: Evaluated incoming clients and provided individual and group therapy as well as developed the agency alcohol and drug curriculum. Developed and co-facilitated first dual-diagnostic tract and was the community liaison for patients leaving Central State Psychiatric Hospital.

Inpatient Counselor (Part-time), Richmond Metropolitan Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. 1985

Responsibilities: Evaluation of patients in detoxification unit. Provided education, family intervention sessions, and group therapy.

PROFESSIONAL LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania-2002 to current-License number PC000156
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia-1990 to current-License number 0701001571
National Certified Counselor (NCC)-1996 to current-Certification number 44755
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) in Pennsylvania-1989 to current-Certification number 3600
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia-1989 to current-Certification number 0710000298
Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) 1994 to current-Certification number 12419
Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (CENAPS Training-Gorski) in process of renewal
Registered Maine Fishing Guide-1982 to current

TEACHING EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

TEACHING AND OTHER ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES

Associate Professor- Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA

Coordinator of Community/Mental Health Program

Coordinator of Practicum and Field Internships for the Department (65-80 students per semester)

Courses taught include:

Currently advise over 80 graduate students in the community/mental health program Service to the University

College of Education and Human Services Committees

Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel Committees and Community Service

Community Service

State Professional Service

National Professional Service

Scholarly Growth

Periodical Publications

Invited Articles

Brooks, F. (2005). From pleasure to addictions: a seductive journey. In Proteus: A Journal of Ideas-Pleasure and Addiction. Shippensburg University.

Refereed, National
Brooks, F. (2001, September). The house that the seasons built. Counseling Today, 44, pp.37, 40.

Brooks, C.W., & Matthews, C. O. (2000). The relationship among substance abuse counselors’ spiritual well-being, values, and self-actualizing characteristics and the impact on clients’ spiritual well-being. Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 21, 23-33.

Brooks, C. W. (2000, July/August). Reflections: A timeless picture. The Counselor, 18, 35.

Brooks, F. (2000, February). Nature nurtures the heart, soul, and mind. Counseling Today, 42, 8.

Non-Refereed Articles

Brooks, F. (2001, October). Book Review: In the shadows of the net: Breaking free of compulsive online sexual behavior. Counseling Today, 44, 41.

Brooks, F. (2000, October). Book Review: Professional counselors in private practice. Counseling Today, 43, 38.

Carey, A., & Brooks, F. (2000) Increasing the odds: How to get published in JPCA. The Journal    Of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, 2, 3-8.

Brooks, F. (2000, January). Book Review: Substance abuse: Information for school counselors, social workers, therapists, and counselors. Counseling Today, 42, 33.

Books Chapters

Brooks, F. (2006). Where our spirits touch. In O. Morgan (Ed.). Counseling and spirituality: views from the profession. Boston, MA: Lahaska Press.

Brooks, F. (2006, submitted for publication). Spiritus contra spiritum: Approaches in the treatment of relapsing chemically dependent clients. In D. Sandhu (Ed.). Spirituality: The Fifth Force. ACA Publications.

Brooks, F., Sandhu, D., & Brodkin, S. (2006, submitted for publication). Spirituality and the elderly: The role of counselor spiritual well-being. In D. Sandhu (Ed.). Spirituality: The fifth force. ACA Publications.

Brooks, F., & Arminio, J. (2006, submitted for publication). The utilization of spiritual approaches with multicultural clients. In D. Sandu (Ed.), Spirituality: The fifth force. ACA Publications.

Brooks, F., & Collins, T (2005). Substance abuse. In T. Collins and B. Collins (Ed.). Crisis and trauma: Developmental-ecological intervention, Boston: Lahaska Press.

Brooks, F. (2005). Counseling impaired professionals (provided critical incident scenario). In V. Kelly and J. Juhnke (Ed.). Critical Incidents in Addictions Counseling. ACA Publications.

Brooks, F. (2005). Employee assistant programming and addictions (provided response to critical incident scenario). In V. Kelly and J. Juhnke (Ed.). Critical Incidents in Addictions Counseling. ACA Publications.

Brooks, F. (2004) Impaired group leader: “Do we have to talk about it?” (Critical incident

response). In L. Tyson, R. Perusse, & J. Whitledge. Critical Incidents in Group Counseling. ACA Publications.

Brooks, F. (2004). Subgrouping: “What we do on our time is our business!” (Provided critical incident scenario). In L. Tyson, R. Perusse, & J. Whitledge. Critical Incidents in Group Counseling. ACA Publications.

Brooks, F. (2004). Dominating member: “You don’t understand how difficult this is for me!” (Provided critical incident scenario). In L. Tyson, R. Perusse, & J. Whitledge. Critical Incidents in Group Counseling. ACA Publications.

Brooks, F. (2001). Nature nurtures the heart, soul, and mind. In J. Kottler (Ed.), Finding your way, Washington, D.C., American Counseling Association.

Brooks, F. (2001). The house that the seasons built. In J. Kottler (Ed.), Finding your way, Washington, D.C., American Counseling Association.

Brooks, F. (2001). Substance abuse and violence: A co-existing issue. In D. Sandu (Ed.), Faces of violence: Psychological correlates, concepts, and intervention strategies, Huntington, NY, Science Publishers.

Non-Refereed Newsletter Publications

Brooks, F. (2001, Summer). Final thoughts: Past president’s reflection. PCA, Inc., pp. 1, 3.

Brooks, F. (2001, Spring). From the president. PCA, Inc., 1.

Brooks, F. (2000, Winter). A sense of place for counselors within PCA. PCA, Inc., 1.

Brooks, F. (2000, Spring/Summer). Embracing the year. PCA, Inc., pp. 1, 6.

Brooks, F. (1999, Fall). Passion for the profession: Questions in the new year. PCA, Inc., 2.

Brooks, F. (1999, Summer). A report from the president-elect. PCA, Inc., 2.


 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS, TRAINING AND CONSULTATION

Refereed National

Brooks, F. (2006, March). The Utilization of Relapse Prevention Methods in Group Counseling.

(Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, Montreal, Canada.

Kraus, K., Hess, S., Kurdt, K., & Brooks, F. (Proposal for All Day Learning Institute,

March, 2004). Complimentary Interpersonal Approaches in Counseling. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, Kansas City, MO.

Brooks, F., Kraus, K., & Kurdt, K. (2003, March) Complimentary Interpersonal Approaches in

Counseling. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA.

Kraus, K., & Brooks, F. (2002). Movement from the Chinese Art of Tai Chi Chuan as a Physical Metaphor for Deeper Appreciation and Understanding of Clinical and Supervisory Impasse. Workshop intended for counselor educators attending the National Conference of the Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Park City, Utah.

Brooks, F., & Blough, C. (2002, March ). Surrender v. compliance in addiction treatment.

Workshop to be presented at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA.

*Co-presented with graduate student from Shippensburg University

Brooks, F., & Blough, C. (2002, March). The use of early intervention groups with college aged

high risk alcohol and drug users. Workshop to be presented at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA.

*Co-presented with graduate student from Shippensburg University

Brooks, F., & Nishida, W. (2000, March). Utilizing Spirituality as a Pathway in Joining with

Culturally Diverse Clients. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, Washington, D.C.

*Co-presented with graduate student from Shippensburg University

Brooks, F., Kraus, K., & Mustaine, B. (1999, October). Supervising Ourselves: A Peer Group

Supervision Model for Counselor Educators. Workshop presented at the National Conference for the Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, New Orleans, LA.

Brooks, F. (1999, May). Therapeutic Surfing: Riding the Waves of Client Energy. Workshop presented at the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. National Conference,  Philadelphia, PA.  

Brooks, F. (1999, March). The Use of Short Term Outpatient Group Therapy in Treating

Relapsing Chemically Dependent Clients. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, San Diego, CA.

Brooks, F. (1998, March). Holistic Relapse Prevention: Treating the Mental, Emotional and

Spiritual Aspects of the Addicted Relapsing Client. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, Indianapolis, IN.

Brooks, F., & Doyle, K. (1998, March). The Utilization of Group Supervision with Licensure and

Certification Candidates. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Associations, Indianapolis, IN.

Invited Regional

Panel Discussion with other state branch journal editors. NARACES conference, Amherst, MA.,   October, 2001

Brooks, F. (2000, September). Holistic Relapse Prevention. One day training sponsored by the

Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors and Virginia Addiction Training, Richmond, VA.

North Atlantic Region Delegates Assembly Meeting. Panel Discussion Member: What’s Working

in Our Branches and Why Philadelphia, PA, Fall, 2000.

Panel presenter on how to involve graduate students in state counseling organizations as well as increasing membership

Refereed, Regional

McHenry, B., & Brooks, F. (2006). Development of a Community Clinic in a

University Setting. North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. NY.

Carey, A., & Brooks, F. (2006). Working with Difficult Supervisees. North Atlantic

Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. NY.

Brooks, F. (2003). No really, I’m fine, everything is ok, really! North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. NY.

West, P., Mustaine, B., & Brooks, F. (1998, September). Professional Development Through

Mentoring. Presented at the North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Wells, ME

Brooks, F. (1998). Walking the Healing Path: Counseling Development. Workshop Presented at

the Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Richmond, VA.

Brooks, F. (1997, September). The Development of Graduate Student/Counselor Well-Being

through the Utilization of Group and Individual Supervision. Workshop presented at the North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Plattsburgh, NY.

International, Invited

Brooks, F. (2001, August). Spirituality and Addiction. Two-day symposium presented for the

International Certification Training of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Peebleshire, Scotland

Brooks, F., & Kraus, K. (1999, June). Utilizing Cultural Values and Traditions in Transpersonal

Substance Abuse Counseling. Workshop presented for the International Certification Training of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Wiesbaden, Germany

Brooks, F. (1998, November). Holistic Relapse Prevention:  Treating the Mind, Body and Spirit

of the Chemically Dependent Relapsing Client. A two-day intensive workshop presented at the European Branch of American Counseling Association Fall Conference, Chiemsee, Germany.

Brooks, F. (1998, November). Therapeutic Surfing: Riding the Waves of Client Energy.

Workshop presented at the European Branch of American Counseling Association Fall Conference, Chiemsee, Germany.

Brooks, F., & Garner, N. (1998, November). Using Solution Focused Techniques with Relapsing

Addicted Clients. Workshop presented at the European Branch of American Counseling Association Fall Conference, Chiemsee, Germany.

State Presentations

McHenry, B., Whitman, T., & Brooks, F. (2006). A Forum for Pennsylvania Counselor

Educators. To be presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association Fall Conference, State College, PA. 

Brooks, F. (2003). The Tao of Counseling: Beyond the Known. Workshop on alternative approaches to counseling presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association Fall Conference, State College, PA.

Brooks, F., Hess, S., Kraus, K., & Kurdt, K. (2002). Complimentary Interpersonal Approaches in Counseling. Roundtable Discussion at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association Fall Conference, State College, PA.

Brooks, F., & Blough, C. (2001, October). The Utilization of Early Intervention Groups with College Aged Alcohol and Drug High Risk Users. Workshop Presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Annual Conference, Harrisburg, PA.

Brooks, F., & Carey, A. (2001, October). Writing for Publication. Workshop presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Annual Conference, Harrisburg, PA

Brooks, F. (2001, September). Surrender v. compliance in treating addiction. Workshop Presented at the Fourth Annual Spirituality Conference, Erie, PA.

Brooks, F. (2000, October). A Sense of Place: Finding Community in PCA. President’s Address to the general membership at the PCA annual conference. Harrisburg, PA.

Brooks, F., & Nishida, W. (1999, October).Utilizing Spirituality as a Pathway in Joining with

Culturally Diverse Clients. Workshop presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Annual Conference. Harrisburg, PA. *Co-Presented with graduate student from Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F., & Wolfe, R. (1998, November). Backpacking Through the Fear of Change.

Presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Annual Conference. Harrisburg, PA. *Co-Presented with Graduate Student from Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (1997). Group Supervision: An Overview and Core Therapeutic Factors. Presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Annual Conference, Harrisburg, PA.

Brooks, F. (1997). Holistic Relapse Prevention: Treating the Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual

Aspects of the Relapsing Addicted Client. Presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Annual Conference, Harrisburg, PA.

Local Invited

Brooks, F. (2001, October). Guided Imagery and Stretching. Presentation to Residence Directors, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (2000, October). Spirituality in Counseling. Presented to Chi Sigma Iota Workshop, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (2001, May). Invited Speaker: Chi Sigma Iota, University of Scranton. Presented at awards dinner of new initiates to this honorary society

Brooks, F. (2000, October). Strategies for Dealing with Stress. Presentation to Residence Directors, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (2000, August). Counseling Skills for the New Year, Provided training on counseling skills to over 60 Resident Assistants, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (2000). Addictions Issues in College Counseling. University College Counseling Center, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (2000, Spring). Communication Skills. Leader at Ship Program: Presented information to emerging leaders, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (2000, April). Ethics. Presentation to REACT staff members, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (1999). Mental Health Field Update to interested undergraduate students. Penn State-Mont Alto Campus, Chambersburg, PA.

Brooks, F. (1999). Connecting with Clients, Workshop presented at University Counseling Center, Shippensburg

Brooks, F. (1999). Group Dynamics. Workshop presented to Residence Directors and Connection Staff, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (1998). Effectively Dealing with Denial. Presented at University Counseling Center, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (1998, October). Advanced Ethics in Leadership. Presented to Leader at Ship Program, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (1998, January). Ethics in Leadership. Presented to Leader at Ship Program, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (1998). Counselor Well-Being: The Development and Maintenance of School Counselor Well-Being. Presented at the Rural School Counselors’ Institute, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F., & Mustaine, B. (1998, July). Drug and Alcohol Seminar. Presented to ACT 101 Students, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (1997). The Joys of Alcohol and Drug Assessing Utilizing the Chemical Calendar as a Confrontation Method, Presented to Residence Directors and Connections Staff, Shippensburg University.

Brooks, F. (1997). Self Care: Graduate Student-Counselor Burnout Prevention. Presented at the meeting of Practicum and Field Supervisors.

Mustaine, B., & Brooks, F. (1997, July). Drug and Alcohol Seminar. Presented to ACT 101 Students, Shippensburg University.

Invited Training and Consultation

Brooks, F. (2007, Spring). Mercersburg Academy. Trained Prefects at the Academy in stress identification and management to help underclass students in their care.

Brooks, F. (2006, Spring). Carlisle School District. Trained middle and high school counselors on psychoeducational group practices.

Brooks, F. (2003). Tressler Lutheran Care. Presented three hour workshop to senior staff on working with resistant clients.

Brooks, F. (2002). York County Family and Children’s Services. Presented an all-day workshop on addiction and systemic approaches to working with this population.

Brooks, F. (2000, September). Problem Management and Decision Making. Presented information to entire General Mills Plant, Carlisle, PA.

Brooks, F. (2000, February). Effective Communication. Presented information to entire General Mills Plant, Carlisle PA

Brooks, F. (1999, June). Incorporating relapse prevention groups into clinical practice. Provided extensive one-day consultation on various treatment components to the Virginia Center for Addiction Medicine (VCAM), Richmond, VA. 

Trainings/Conferences/Meetings Attended
International Association of Education and Vocational Guidance-Cuernovaca, Mexico-April, 2006 American Counseling Association-Montreal, Canada-March-2006
International Association of Education and Vocational Guideance-Lisbon, Portugal-September, 2005
Joint International Meeting of National Board for Certified Counselors and Center for Credentialing and Education-Istanbul, Turkey-June, 2005
North Atlantic Regional Association of Counselor Educators-Mystic, CT-October, 2005
American Counseling Association-Kansas City, MO-March 2004
Motivational Interviewing-Portland, ME-September 2004
Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Phoenix, AZ, July, 2004
American Counseling Association-Anaheim, CA-March 2003
Pennsylvania Counseling Association, State College, PA-October, 2003

HONORS RECEIVED

Presented with Plaque for outstanding service as Past-President to the Center for Credentialing and Education 2006-2007

Presented with Plaque for outstanding service as President to the Center for Credentialing and Education 2005-2006

Acknowledgement for Membership Service to International Association of Addiction and Offender Counselors 2005-2006

Chi Sigma Iota Honorary Certificate for Services Provided to Shippensburg Graduate Students-April 2005

Acknowledgement for Membership Service to International Association of Addiction and Offender Counselors-2003-2004.

Certificate of Appreciation from the Cumberland/Perry Drug and Alcohol Commission-Presented at the annual dinner for serving three years as a board member, Carlisle, PA 2002

Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s President’s Award-Awarded to Individual Significantly Contributing to the Association, Harrisburg, PA. October, 2001.

Pennsylvania Counseling Association’s Eminent Practitioner Award-Awarded to An Outstanding Counselor in the Field for Service to the Profession, Harrisburg, PA. October, 2000

Certificate of Appreciation received from Leader at Ship Program, Shippensburg University Spring, 1999.

Certificate of Appreciation received from Leader at Ship Program, Shippensburg University, Spring, 1998.

Award for Outstanding Dedication and Service to Counselor Education and The Pennsylvania Counseling Association, November, 1998 Pennsylvania Association of Counseling Education and Supervision’s Award for outstanding contribution to counselor education, Harrisburg, PA.

Counselor of the Year Award, March, 1997 Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Award for Counselor of the Year given by the Association for outstanding contribution to the field of chemical dependency counseling, Virginia Beach, VA.

Grants
C-FEST Grant, Spring, 2006
University Small Grant, Summer, 2004
Professional Development Grant, 2002-2003
Professional Development Grant, 2001-2002
Submitted Grant to Department of Education, 2001-Grant Not Accepted
Professional Development Grant, 2000-2001
Professional Development Grant, 1999-2000
Professional Development Grant, 1998-1999
Professional Development Grant, 1997-1998

Professional Memberships
Phi Delta Kappa, Professional Fraternity in Education-2000-2002
American Counseling Association-current
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors-members since 1986
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision-current
International Association for Addiction and Offender Counselors-current
Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values-current
Founding Member of Pennsylvania Association of Addiction and Offender Counselors-1999
Phi Kappa Phi-current member

Personal Interests
Long Distance Running
Martial Arts-Pai Lum Kung Fu
Magician-Juggling-Balancing
Music-Guitar
Fresh Water Fishing-fly
Reading and Creative Writing