PRESIDENT   American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association

QUALIFICATIONS   Twenty-four years experience in education, counseling, and public speaking

Established private practice

Personal qualities:  poise, good judgment, maturity, perceptiveness, intuition, empathy, imaginativeness, humor, practicality, organization, ability to avoid self-preoccupation, advanced therapy and speaking skills.

EDUCATION

  Ph.D. in Psychology - 1987 William Lyon University
Masters in Counseling - 1981 ASU
Masters in Education - 1979 ASU
Bachelors in Education - 1975 Summa Cum Laude, ASU
Certificate in Advanced Clinical Hypnosis - 1984
Dr. Sandra Sylvester, Dept. of Anesthesiology
University of Arizona Medical Center)
Certificate in Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Maricopa County Superior Court - 1995
Certified/Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Arizona - Board of Behavioral Health Examiners - 1993
Certificate in Gambling Addictions Treatment - 1994
RELATED  ACHIEVEMENTS   Developed keen awareness of the nature of human personality and the dynamics of behavior

Evaluated and adapted a wide variety of theories, materials, and techniques to individual and group educational and counseling needs

Implemented workshops in all areas of personal growth, stress management, communication skills, and creative development

Participated in the continuous development, refinement, implementation and modification of curriculum and instructional programs (Kindergarten through post-graduate and adult education)

Author of 
     Fast Track To Goal Achievement

     The Legacy I Leave
     Living Through Loss      
     The Divorce Survival Kit
     The Spiritual Path To Prosperity
     and several cassette tape series

Selected as biographee in
     Who's Who In The West
     Personalities Of The West and Midwest
     Directory Of Distinguished Americans
     International Who’s Who Of Intellectuals
     International Who's Who Of Professionals
EXPERIENCE  

Private Practice and Consulting

Host of Living On Purpose, a one-hour live radio call-in program broadcasted throughout the Southwest and New England

Mesa Community College, Counselor/Faculty
Co-coordinator of Substance Abuse Prevention Program

Guest Lecturer/Instructor - Glendale Community College,
Mesa Community College, Scottsdale Community College, Arizona State University, Phoenix College, Rio Salado Community College, Lamson College, Apollo College

Facilitator of Student Leadership Development Programs
Paradise Valley High School, Moon Valley High School,
Greenway High School, Carl Hayden High School,
Central High School, Casa Grande High School

Staff Instructional Leader, Washington Elementary School District

Olympics Of The Mind Creative Thinking Competition (K-12)
     State of Arizona Executive Committee
     International Judge

Dispute Resolution Alternatives Mediator - Tempe Justice Court

Department of Defense - ESGR
     Central AZ Executive Committee
     Med Rovers  District Chairman
     Liaison to 944th Medical Units,  Luke Air Force Base

Tempe Chamber Of Commerce
     Board Of Directors
     Chairman: Small Business Council
                      Drug Free Workplace
                      Small Business Of The Year
                      Award
                      Fun(d) Raising
     Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient

Tempe South and Rio Salado Rotary
     District Chairman - Rotaract
     Past President
     Co-editor of award winning newsletter

Facilitator Impact for Enterprising Women

Professional Business Alliance, founding member
American Counseling Association
National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Arizona Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association
American Association of Christian Counselors

PERSONAL    Darlene has aligned her practice closely with the medical field to offer healing of body, mind and spirit in a holistic health setting.  She has also been internationally recognized for her seminars and trainings in communication skills, stress management, and dispute resolutions for corporations.