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CURRICULUM VITA

TERESA M. CHRISTENSEN

Evergreen, CO 80439

303-803-4340

drchristensen@icloud.com

teresa.christensen@mail.waldenu.edu

EDUCATION:

B.A. 1993, Adams State College, Psychology and Sociology, Cum Laude. M.Coun. 1996, Idaho State University, Mental Health and School Counseling. Ph.D. 1999, Idaho State University, Counselor Education and Counseling.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS:

1996-1998 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Idaho.

1996-2001 Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Association for Play Therapy, CA 1996-present National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), VA.

1998-2000 Licensed Professional Counselor - Private Practice, ID. 1998-2000 Education Credential - Pupil Personnel Services Counselor K/12, ID. 2000-2001 Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC#2262), LA.

2001-2012 Licensed Professional Counselor-Board Approved Supervisor (LPC-S #2262), LA.

2001-present Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S600), Association for Play Therapy, CA.

2005-2007 Certified School Counselor, K-12, LA State Board of Education, LA. 2006-2011 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #0701004019), VA. 2006-present Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to offer Continued Education Units (Provider #07-197).

2008-present Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #5073), CO. 2010-present Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) #2546549. 2014 Completed Montana State University’s Training Online Program (TOP).

EXPERIENCE:

1993-1994 Mental Health Specialist, Suncrest Psychiatric Hospital, Farmington, NM.

1994-1996 Counseling Intern (Part-time), Bingham House (Adolescent Group Home for At-Risk Youth), Blackfoot, ID.

1995-1996 Elementary School Counselor, A.W. Johnson Elementary, Firth, ID.

1996-1997 School Counselor, Early Learning Center at Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID.

1996-1998 Teaching Assistant in Counselor Education, Department of Counseling,

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Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID.

1996-1998 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Doctoral Internship), Counseling and Testing Center at Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID.

1996-1999 Supervising Clinician & LPC (part-time), Community Task Force on Child Sexual Abuse, Pocatello, ID.

1997-1998 Clinical Supervisor, Parenting Education Program (part-time), Dept. of Counseling, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID.

1997-1999 Counselor (LPC & RPT (part-time)), Family Care Counseling Center, Idaho Falls, ID.

1998-1999 Primary Instructor in Counselor Education, Department of Counseling, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID.

1999-2004 Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, & Foundations, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

2000-2003 Clinical Faculty Member (part-time) Pastoral Counseling Center, New Orleans, LA.

2003-2006 LPC-Board Approved Supervisor and RPT-Supervisor in Private Practice (part-time), Crescent City Counseling Center & Associates, New Orleans, LA.

2004-2006 Associate Professor of Counselor Education & Director of school counseling for the UNO Charter School Initiative, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

2006-2008 Associate Professor of Counselor Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

2006-2008 Part-Time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC & RPT-Supervisor in Private Practice), Christian Psychotherapy Services, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, & Norfolk, VA.

2008-2017 Part-Time Affiliate Professor, Licensed Addictions Counseling (LAC) program, Montana State University’s Extended Studies Program,

Bozeman, MT.

2008-2012 Associate Professor of Counseling, Coordinator of Counseling Children & Adolescents Certification Program, College of Education and Counseling, Regis University, Denver, CO.

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2010-2012 Chair of Master of Arts in Counseling Program, Director of the Regis University Center for Counseling and Play Therapy, College of Education and Counseling, Regis University, Denver, CO.

2012-2023 Professor of Counseling, Director of the Center for Counseling and Play Therapy, Division of Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals, Regis University.

2011-2017 Owner, Christensen Counseling, LLC, Evergreen, CO., Part-Time private practice focused on play therapy, child, adolescents, and family

counseling, and clinical supervision. www.christensencounseling.com

2012-2019 Affiliate Faculty Member, Claudius G. Clemmer College of Education, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.

2012-2023 Program Director, Play Therapy in Italy program, Co-sponsored by the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, LA, Institute takes place every Spring in Reggello (Tuscany), IT.

2015-present Owner, Evergreen Play Therapy Institute, LLC, Evergreen, CO., Part Time private practice focused on play therapy, child, adolescent, and family counseling as well as clinical supervision and play therapy training.

2020-2024 Contributing Faculty, School of Counseling, Walden University. 2024-present Core Faculty, School of Counseling, Walden University.

PUBLICATIONS:

* Indicates that the publication was NOT peer reviewed.

Christensen, T.M., Skaggs, J.L., & Kleist, D.M. (1997). Traumatic brain injured families: Therapeutic considerations. The Family Journal, 5, 319-326.

Thorngren, J.M., Christensen, T.M., & Kleist, D. M. (1998). Multiple-family group therapy: The under explored therapy. The Family Journal, 6, 125-131.

Thorngren, J.M., & Christensen, T.M. (1999). An interview with David Schnarch, Ph.D. The Family Journal, 7, 187-194.

* Christensen, T.M. (1999). A naturalistic exploration of group supervision with group counselors. (Doctoral dissertation, Idaho State University, 1999). Dissertation Abstracts International, AAI9922534, 658.

Christensen, T.M., & Kline, W.B. (2000). A qualitative exploration of the process of group supervision with group counselors. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 25, 376-393.

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Christensen, T.M., & Thorngren, J.M. (2000). Integrating play in family therapy: An interview with Eliana Gil, Ph.D. The Family Journal, 8, 91-100.

Christensen, T.M. (2000). Research and writing in counseling. In D. Capuzzi, & D.R. Gross (Eds.), Introduction to the counseling profession (3rd ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Christensen, T.M., & Brooks, M.C. (2001). Adult children of divorce and intimate relationships: A review of the literature. The Family Journal, 9, 85-90.

Christensen, T.M., & Kline, W.B. (2001). Anxiety as a condition for learning in group supervision. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 26, 385-396.

Christensen, T.M., & Kline, W.B. (2001). The qualitative exploration of process-sensitive peer group supervision. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 26, 111-129.

Christensen, T.M. (2001). A bold perspective on counseling with couples and families: An interview with Arnold A. Lazarus. The Family Journal, 9, 343-349.

Christensen, T.M., & Gray, N.D. (2002). The application of reality therapy and choice theory in relationship counseling. The Family Journal, 10, 244-248.

* Christensen, T.M. (2002). Breaking the silence of child abuse: A teacher training manual on identifying and reporting suspected child abuse. New Orleans, LA: University of New Orleans and Baptist Community Ministries.

* Christensen, T.M. (2003). Powerful Parenting: A curriculum for parent and family education. New Orleans: LA: Louisiana Children’s Museum.

Christensen, T.M. (2003). Bubbles and boundaries. In H.G. Kaduson & C.E. Schaefer (Eds.), 101 Favorite play therapy techniques (Vol. 3). Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson, Inc.

Christensen, T.M., Hightower, J.E., & Villamarin, A.V. (2003). Establishing play therapy in AAPC: For the sake of the Flock. American Journal of Pastoral Counseling, 6(3), 37-45.

Magnuson, S., Davis, K.M., Christensen, T.M., Duys, D., Glass, J.S., Portman, T., Schmidt, E.A., & Veach, L.J. (2003). How entry-level assistant professors master the art and science of successful scholarship. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, & Development, 42, 195-208.

Brooks, M.C., Christensen, T.M., & Herlihy, B. (2003). Adult children of divorce and intimate relationships: Implications for Counselors. The Family Journal, 11, 364-

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Christensen, T.M. (2005). Research and writing in counseling. In D. Capuzzi & D.R. Gross (Eds.). Introduction to the counseling profession (4th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Christensen, T.M. (2006). Group Counseling with Children Affected by Abuse. In G. Corey & M. Corey (Eds.), Group counseling: process and practice (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Christensen, T.M., Hulse-Killacky, D., Salgado, R.A., Thornton, M.D, & Miller, J. (2006). Facilitating reminiscence groups: Perceptions of group leaders. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 31, 73-88.

Green. E.J., & Christensen, T.M. (2006). Elementary school children’s perceptions of play therapy in school settings. International Journal of Play Therapy, 15, pp. 65- 85.

Christensen, T.M., & Gibbs, K. (March, 2007). Counselor educators’ perceptions about training and supervision in play therapy Play therapy, Association for Play Therapy.

Christensen, T.M., Patureau-Hatchett, M., & Puglia, B. (2007). Ethical issues when working with children and adolescents. In G. Corey, M. Corey, & C. Callahan (Eds.), Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Christensen, T.M. (2007) Phenomenological designs. In C.J. Sheperis, J.S. Young, & M.H. Daniels (Eds.), Counseling research: quantitative, qualitative, and single subject designs.

Newsom, D., Hays, D.G., & Christensen, T.M. (2008). Qualitative approaches to research. In B.T. Erford, (Ed.), Research and evaluation in counseling. Boston: Houghton Mifflin / Lahaska Press.

Christensen, T.M. (2008). Research and writing in counseling. In D. Capuzzi & D.R. Gross (Eds.). Introduction to the counseling profession (5th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Ziomek-Daigle, J., & Christensen, T.M. (2010). An emergent theory of gatekeeping: Practices in counselor education. Journal of Counseling & Development, 88, 407-415.

Christensen, T.M., & Brumfield, K. A. (2010). Phenomenological designs. In C. J. Sheperis, J. S. Young, & M. H. Daniels (Eds.), Counseling research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods (pp. 135 – 150). Boston, MA: Merrill.

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Christensen, T.M. (2011). Group Counseling with Children Affected by Abuse. In G. Corey & M. Corey (Eds.), Group counseling: process and practice (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Brumfield, K. A. & Christensen, T.M. (2011). Discovering African American parents’ perceptions of play therapy: A phenomenological approach. International Journal of Play Therapy, 20(4), 208-223.

Christensen, T.M. (2013). Research and writing in counseling. In D. Capuzzi & D.R. Gross (Eds.). Introduction to the counseling profession (6th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Cates, J., Christensen, T., Beres, S., Stratton, J., Lonneman-Doroff, T., & Reynolds, J. (2013). Engaging children in family therapy: Using play respectfully. Family Therapy: The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Newsletter, May/June.

Christensen, T.M. (2014). Group Counseling with Children Affected by Abuse. In G. Corey & M. Corey (Eds.), Group counseling: process and practice (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Byrd, R., & Christensen, T.M. (2021). Play Therapy. In Byrd, R. & Luke, C. (Eds.), Counseling Children and Adolescents: Cultivating Empathic Connection. New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.

EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS/CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS:

Guest Speaker, Dealing with defiance: Coping strategies for school counselors and teachers. An educational video produced by Syndistar, Inc., New Orleans, LA, November 1999.

Guest Speaker, Parenting to stop the cycle of community violence. An educational video produced by Healthy Lifestyle Choices and WDSU News Station, New Orleans, LA, August 2002.

Guest Speaker, Parenting involvement: School success. An educational video produced by Healthy Lifestyle Choices and WDSU News Station, New Orleans, LA, August 2002.

Co-Writer and Consultant, It shouldn’t hurt to be a child: A video on child abuse reporting procedures. Produced by PanAm Productions, New Orleans, LA, September 2002.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

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Regis University Approved Center for Play Therapy Education (2010-2023) Our play therapy courses and child and adolescent counseling post-graduate certificate program became the 12th Approved Center for Play Therapy Education. This credential is designated by the Association for Play Therapy to play therapy training programs that meet rigor in research, practice, teaching, and service related to play therapy. As an Approved Center, our play therapy courses and institutes are nationally certified for those interested in gaining their Registered Play Therapy (RPT) Credential. Our center is nationally and internationally renowned as we collaborate with the Graduate Counseling Program at the University of Holy Cross New Orleans to provide play therapy institutes and training in Italy. http://uhcno.edu/internationalPrograms/italy-play-therapy institute.html

International Training programs are approved for Continuing Education by: (1) The Association for Play Therapy (APT).

(2) The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

(3) The National Association of Social Workers in Louisiana (NASW-LA)

Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Counseling Children & Adolescents (2008-present) This certification program is designed for advanced level master’s students and community mental health professions. The purpose of this certificate is to offer training that meets the Association for Play Therapy (APT) requirements for the Registered Play Therapy (RPT) credential and to offer comprehensive training in the areas of child, adolescent, and family counseling. This involved the development of several play therapy courses, including:

MCPY 668 Play in Family Therapy (2010)

MCPY 670 Advanced Play Therapy (2010)

MCPY 684 Play Therapy & Counseling Internationally (2014)

MCPY 680 Current Trends in Play Therapy (2017)

Old Dominion University Play Therapy Institute, Norfolk, VA (2007-2009) Designed and implemented a Registered Play Therapist Training Program that included a 6-session weekend workshop series that took place from October 2007 through March 2008. The workshop was sponsored by the Programs for Continued learning in the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University.

Program Description: The purpose of this program was to provide a workshop series for community clinicians, master’s students, and professionals who were interested in learning more about play therapy or who intended to receive the training and supervised experience necessary to become Registered Play Therapists (RPT).

Credentialing- Training programs are approved for Continuing Education by: (1) The Association for Play Therapy (APT).

(2) The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Play Therapy Certification Institute at the University of New Orleans, LA (2001-2006) A Registered Play Therapist Training Program that was originally offered in collaboration between the University of New Orleans and the McFarland Institute and is

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now offered by the University of New Orleans. This involved the development of three new courses, including:

EDGC 6860 - Introduction to Play Therapy (2000)

EDGC 6870 –Advanced Play Therapy (2001)

EDGC 6830 – Counseling Children and Adolescents (2000)

Program Description: The purpose of this program was to provide a year-long series of classes and workshops for community clinicians, counseling students, and professionals who were interested in learning more about play therapy or who intended to receive the

training and supervised experience necessary to become Registered Play Therapists (RPT). This project was developed through UNO’s Metropolitan College. For details about the workshop series that exists, access: http://ed.uno.edu/sites/playtherapy/.

Credentialing - Training programs are approved for Continuing Education by: (1) The Association for Play Therapy (APT).

(2) The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

(3) The National Association of Social Workers in Louisiana (NASW-LA) RESEARCH AND CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS PRESENTED AT

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES:

A (*) denotes invitation to present, all others were selected based on peer review. International and National Learning Institutes: Full and Half-Day Trainings

Anxiety Disorders in Children Affected by Abuse. Full-day workshop sponsored by Family Care Counseling and Idaho State University, Idaho Falls, ID, April 1997.

Limit Setting in Play Therapy. Co-facilitated a two-day workshop with Nancy Smith. Pocatello, ID, January 1997.

Group Play Therapy with Children Affected by Trauma. Two-day workshop at Sam Houston State University, Sam Houston, TX, February 1999.

The Process of Play Therapy: How to Apply Techniques and Interventions. Full-day workshop called Big Times in the Big Easy Seminars in Counseling, New Orleans, LA, September 2000.

Advanced Play Therapy Skills. A two-day workshop offered by the Department of Counseling at Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, February 2001.

Group Play Therapy. Full-day workshop sponsored by the Louisiana Association for Play Therapy and Family Services of Greater Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA, June 2001.

Powerful Parenting. A Parent and Family Education Program for the Louisiana Children’s Museum, New Orleans, LA, March 2002.

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Introduction to Play Therapy. Two-day workshop sponsored by Portland State University, Portland, OR, April 2004.

Group Play Therapy. A half-day workshop at A Counselor’s Tour of Italy. Sponsored by Metropolitan College, University of New Orleans, Reggello (Tuscany), Italy, May 2004.

Filial Therapy and Family Play Therapy. Two-day workshop sponsored by Portland State University, Portland, OR, April 2005.

Filial and Family Play Therapy. A half-day workshop at A Counselor’s View of Italy. Sponsored by Metropolitan College, University of New Orleans, Reggello (Tuscany), Italy, May 2006.

Techniques in Play Therapy. A half-day workshop at A Counselor’s Tour of Italy. Sponsored by the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University, Reggello, Italy, May 2007.

Utilizing Play & Creative Techniques for Personal Growth & Professional Development. A half-day workshop at A Counselor’s View of Italy. Sponsored by the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University, Reggello (Tuscany), Italy, May 2008.

Play Therapy Techniques: Working with Difficult Children. Two-day course presented in First Annual Summer Institute: Counseling At-Risk Clients. Sponsored by Pennsylvania State University, June 2008.

Orientation to Play Therapy. A half-day workshop at A Counselor’s Tour of Italy. Sponsored by the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University, Reggello (Tuscany), Italy, May 2009.

Play Therapy Techniques: Working with Difficult Children. Two-day course presented in Second Annual Summer Institute: Counseling At-Risk Clients. Sponsored by Pennsylvania State University, June 2009.

Principles of Play Therapy from a Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Perspective. A one day workshop presented for the Counselor Education Department at Fairfield University, Fairfield, CN, November 2009.

Principles of Play Therapy from a Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Perspective. A one day workshop presented for the Counselor Education Department at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, January 2010.

Principles of Play Therapy from a Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Perspective. A one day workshop presented for the Counselor Education Department at Holy Cross

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College in New Orleans, LA February 2010.

Principles of Play Therapy from a Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Perspective. A one day workshop presented for the Big Splash Workshop Series, Counselor Education Department at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, February 2010.

Play in Family Therapy, a two-day workshop presented for the Association per la Play Therapy di Italia, Rome, IT, May 2010.

Orientation to Play Therapy. A half-day workshop at A Counselor’s Tour of Italy. Sponsored by the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University, Reggello, (Tuscany) Italy, May 2010.

Play Therapy from a Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Perspective. Two one day workshops presented for the Counselor Education Department at Idaho State University, Pocatello and Boise, ID, June 2010.

Play Therapy International Institute, an eight-day workshop to be held in Tuscany, IT, Sponsored by the Counseling Graduate Programs at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA and Regis University, Denver, CO., Reggello (Tuscany), Italy, March 3-12, 2011 (http://education.odu.edu/pcl/counselor/italy_play)

First International Clinical Psychology Conference, Salina, Ecuador, South America, November 17-19, 2011. Accredited by Universidad San Francisco. Taught 12 contact hours related to play therapy. Attending workshops totaling 20 hours http://www.usfq.edu.ec/eventos/psicologiaclinica/Paginas/Inicio.aspx.

Play Therapy International Institute, an eight-day workshop to be held in Tuscany, IT, Sponsored by the Counseling Graduate Programs at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA and Regis University, Denver, CO., Reggello (Tuscany), Italy, March 8-16, 2012 (http://education.odu.edu/pcl/counselor/italy_play)

Integrating non-directive and directive play therapy techniques: From a Reality Therapy Perspective. Eastern Tennessee State University. June 2012. Served as a guest lecturer providing a three-day workshop specific to play therapy.

Integrating Play in Family Therapy. A one-day workshop presented for the Big Splash Workshop Series, Counselor Education Department at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, September 8, 2012.

Play Therapy with children, adolescents, and families affected by abuse, trauma, and divorce. Eastern Tennessee State University. July, 2013. Served as a guest lecturer providing a three-day workshop specific to play therapy.

Sandplay Therapy. Maria Droste Counseling Center (MDS), Denver, CO, October, 2013. Provided a 4-hour training/clinical in-service for all therapists and interns

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employed at agency.

Play Therapy Course Work: Counseling Department at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. (2013-2019). In collaboration with faculty at ETSU - provide 3-credit courses in Play Therapy for students and community clinicians interested in advanced training in Play Therapy.

Italy Play Therapy Institute (2012-present) – In collaboration with the University of Holy Cross New Orleans, this is a 10-day play therapy training institute that takes place in an 18th century villa in rural Tuscany, Italy every Spring. Participants are from various universities across the country who are interested in advanced training in play therapy and in attaining the Registered Play Therapy (RPT) credential. http://uhcno.edu/internationalPrograms/italy-play-therapy institute.html

Presentations at International Conferences:

Christensen, T.M., Day, M., & Coleman, W. Group Work with Youth Affected by Issues of Attachment: Implications for Play Therapists. International Association for Play Therapy, New Orleans, LA, October 2000.

Thorngren, J.M., & Christensen, T.M. Working with Children in Family Counseling. International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, New Orleans, LA., January 2005.

Hebert, B., Christensen, T.M., Ceballos, P., & Brumfield, K. Using Play Therapy with Families. International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, New Orleans, LA., January 2005.

Hebert, B., Christensen, T.M., Ceballos, P., & Brumfield, K. Group Experiences for Parents of Maltreated Children. International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, New Orleans, LA., January 2005.

Christensen, T.M. Specialties within Counseling in the U.S. International Counseling Conference, Florence, Italy, June 2008.

Christensen, T.M. Orientation to Play Therapy from a Reality Choice Theory Perspective. A Counselors’ View of Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, May 2009.

Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy. A Counselors’ View of Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, May 2009.

Christensen, T.M. Play Therapy with Children Affected by Abuse & Trauma. A Counselors’ View of Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, May 2010

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Christensen, T.M. Orientation to Play Therapy from a Reality Choice Theory Perspective., A Counselors’ View of Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, May 2010.

Christensen, T.M. Orientation to Play Therapy from a Reality Choice Theory Perspective., Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2011.

Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy. Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2011.

Christensen, T.M. Play Therapy with Children Affected by Abuse & Trauma, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2011.

Christensen, T.M. Play Therapy with Children Affected by Abuse & Trauma, First International Clinical Psychology Conference, Salina, Ecuador, South America, November 2011.

Christensen, T.M. Quality in Qualitative Research within the field of Mental Health, First International Clinical Psychology Conference, Salina, Ecuador, South America, November 2011.

Christensen, T.M. Orientation to Non-Directive and Directive Play Therapy, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2012.

Christensen, T.M. Play Therapy with Children Affected by Abuse & Trauma, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2012.

Christensen, T.M. Sandtray Therapy, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2012.

Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy. Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2012.

Christensen, T.M. Orientation to Play Therapy from a Reality Therapy Perspective. Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2013.

Christensen, T.M. Utilizing play therapy with children, adolescents, and families affected by abuse and trauma. Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2014.

Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT, March 2015.

Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT March 2016.

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Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy, A Counselors View of Ireland, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, August 2016.

Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello, (Tuscany) IT, March 2017.

Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT February 2018.

Christensen, T.M. Principles of Play Therapy: A Reality Therapy Perspective, Current Counseling Trends in Ireland and the US, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, August 2018.

Christensen, T.M. Play in Family Therapy, Play Therapy Italy Institute, Reggello (Tuscany), IT March 2019.

Levingston, K. & Christensen, T.M. Pandemic Play Therapy, Irish Counseling Association (ICA) Annual Conference, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, On-Line Conference due to COVID-19, September 25, 2020.

National Conferences:

Christensen, T.M., Thorngren, J.M., & Kline, W.B. The Naturalistic Exploration of Group Supervision with Group Counselors. American Counseling Association National Conference, San Diego, CA, April 1999.

Thorngren, J.M., & Christensen, T.M. Career-O-Grams: Intertwining Career and Personal Development. American Counseling Association National Conference, San Diego, CA, April 1999.

Thorngren, J.M., & Christensen, T.M. Promoting Healthy Couples: Exploring Experiences & Expectations. American Counseling Association National Conference, San Diego, CA, April 1999.

Skaggs, J.L., Thorngren, J.M., & Christensen, T.M. Reactions to Specialized Practices. American Counseling Association National Conference, San Diego, CA, April, 1999.

Christensen, T.M. Group Play Therapy with Children Affected by Trauma. Association for Specialists in Group Work (Groups That Work National Conference). Deerfield Beach, FL, January 2000.

Christensen, T.M., & Gaffney, M. Group Work with Youth Affected by Trauma. American Counseling Association National Conference, Washington, DC, March 2000.

Christensen, T.M. Process Oriented Group Supervision. American Counseling

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Association National Conference, Washington, DC, March 2000.

Ashton, L., Gaffney, M., Herlihy, B., McCollum, V. & Christensen, T.M. “Making it” While Being True to Self: Women Counselor Educators - Career Paths. American Counseling Association National Conference, Washington, DC, March 2000.

Christensen, T.M., & Fazio-Griffith, L. Play Therapy and Practice for Children with LD, ADHD, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, March 2001.

Christensen, T.M. Effects of Child Sexual Abuse on Families: Implications for Counselors. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, March 2001.

Christensen, T.M., Brooks, M., & Thorngren, J.M. Adult Children of Divorce: Implications for Couples and Family Counselors. American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA, March 2002.

Skaggs, J.L., & Christensen, T.M. Treating Offenders: Uniting All Counselors. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 2002.

Remley, T.P., Christensen, T.M., & Hulse-Killacky, D. Dismissing Graduate Students for Non-Academic Reasons. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference, Park City, UT, October 2002.

Christensen, T.M., Remley, T.P., & Green, E. Utilizing Group Process in a Child Abuse Project. The Association for Specialists in Group Work Annual Conference, New York, NY, January 2004.

Thorngren, J.M., & Christensen, T.M. Working with Children and Families: Play and Filial Therapy. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO., March 2004.

Christensen, T.M., Puglia, B., Patureau-Hatchett, M, & Brumfield, K. Group Supervision of Doctoral Level Supervisors of Master’s Level Counselors in Training. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA., October 2005.

Christensen, T.M., & Kline, W.B. Quality in Qualitative Research in Counselor Education. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA., October 2005.

Grothaus, T., Christensen, T.M., & Sikes, A. (June, 2007). Advocating and collaborating through culturally competent consultation. American School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

Christensen, T.M. (March, 2009). Counseling Practices and Culture in Italy: Reflections

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from a Panel of Counselor Educators. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Christensen, T.M. “Scopri la culturali (Cultural Discovery): A qualitative exploration of counselors studying abroad in Italy. Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES), San Diego, CA, October 2009.

Asner-Self, K., Bauman, S., Christensen, T.M., Kline, W.B., Rubel, D., Singh, A., & Waldo, M. (February, 2010). Multiple perspectives on group work research: Past, Present, & Future. Association for Specialists in Group Work Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Singh, A., & Christensen, T.M. (February, 2010). Integrating a social justice lens into qualitative group work research. Association for Specialists in Group Work Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Christensen, T.M., & Thorngren, J.T. (2011) Play in Family Therapy. American Counseling Association (ACA), New Orleans, LA, March 2011.

Cates, J., Christensen, T.M., Beres, S., Stratton, J., Lonneman-Doroff, T., & Reynolds, J. (2013). Engaging children in family therapy: Using play respectfully. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy National Conference, Portland, OR.

Christensen, T.M., & Levingston, K. (2021). Legal and Ethical Considerations in Tele-Play Therapy, Law & Ethics Virtual Conference, University of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA, February 2021.

Christensen, T.M., & Levingston, K. (2022). Where is the line? Legal and Ethical Considerations in Tele-Play Therapy, Law & Ethics Conference, University of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA, February 2022.

Presentations at Regional Conferences:

Christensen, T.M., & Thorngren, J.M. Professional Issues in Counseling. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Portland, OR, October 1996.

Christensen, T.M. A Grounded Theory of Peer Group Supervision. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Breckenridge, CO, October 1998.

Christensen, T.M., & Thorngren, J.M. Multiple-Family Group Therapy. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Breckenridge, CO, October 1998.

Remley, T.P., Herman, M., & Christensen, T.M. Legal and Clinical Issues in

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Supervision. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Greensboro, NC, October 2000.

Hermann, M., & Christensen, T.M. School Counselor Liability for Violent and Suicidal Students. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Greensboro, NC, October 2000.

Christensen, T.M., McCollum, V., Salgado, R., Guillot-Miller, L., Miller, J., & Gibbs, K. Principals’ Perceptions of Middle School Counselors: Implications for Administrators and Mental Health Leaders. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Athens, GA, October 2001.

Christensen, T.M., & Brooks, M.C. Adult Children of Divorce and Intimate Relationships. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Athens, GA, October 2001.

Christensen, T.M., & Gray, N.D. Going the Distance: Effective Strategies to Distance Education. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Chattanooga, TN, September 2003.

Christensen, T.M., Remley, T.P., Bergeron, K., Daboval, K., Salgado, R.A., Triplett, V., & Ziomek, J. Training Teachers to Identify and Report Suspected Child Abuse Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Chattanooga, TN, September 2003.

Daigle, J., Christensen, T.M., Daboval, K., & Hebert, B. Utilizing Play in Clinical Supervision. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Athens, GA, September 2004.

Christensen, T.M., & Flowers, L. Utilizing Group Process to Counsel Adults Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia: Implications for Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Athens, GA, September 2004.

Christensen, T.M., & Kline, W.B. Quality in qualitative research. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Orlando, FL, September 2006.

Christensen, T.M. “La dolce’ viva” (Living the Good Life): Findings from a study of counselors who studied abroad in Italy. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (RMACES), Breckenridge, CO, October 2008.

Christensen, T., Reynolds, J, & Arman, J. (Fall, 2018). Technology and Administration of a College Counseling Clinic. Accepted presentation at Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (RMACES), Park City, UT.

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Christensen, T.M., Reynolds, J, & Arman, J. (Fall, 2018). Training students to work effectively with children and adolescents. Presentation at Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (RMACES), Park City, UT.

Presentations at State Conferences:

Thorngren, J.M., & Christensen, T.M. Multiple-Family Group Therapy. Idaho Counseling Association, Sun Valley, ID, October 1997.

Christensen, T.M. Effectiveness of Treatment Modalities with Children & Families Affected by Sexual Abuse. United Way and Idaho Power Board of Directors, Pocatello, ID, July 1998.

Christensen, T.M. Why Do We Need School Counselors. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, October 1999.

Christensen, T.M. Structured Peer Group Supervision. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, October 1999.

Ashton, L., Gaffney, M., Herlihy, B., McCollum, V., & Christensen, T.M. Professional Women: Unique Challenges and Practical Strategies for Success. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, October 1999.

McCollum, V., & Christensen, T.M. Maximizing Teacher Contributions in School Guidance Programs. Louisiana Counseling Association Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, October 1999.

Christensen, T.M. Distance Learning in Counselor Education. Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Mid-Winter Conference, Harrahan, LA, February 2000.

Christensen, T.M. Techniques for Counseling Children Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Alexandria, LA, October 2000.

Lombas, T.M., & Christensen, T.M. Trauma Counseling for Special Populations: A Model for Providing Emergency Mental Health Services. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Alexandria, LA, October 2000.

Fazio-Griffith, L., & Christensen, T.M. Play Therapy and Practice for Children with LD, ADHD, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Alexandria, LA, October 2000.

Christensen, T.M. Effects of Child Sexual Abuse on Families: Implications for Counselors. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Alexandria, LA, October 2000.

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Christensen, T.M. Basics in Child Counseling. Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Mid-Winter Conference, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, LA, March 2001.

Christensen, T.M., & Brooks, M.C. Adult Children of Divorce and Intimate Relationships. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA, October 2001.

Christensen, T.M., Gibbs, K., Guillot-Miller, L., Chauvin, I., & McCollum, V. Principals’ Perceptions of Middle School Counselors. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA, October 2001.

Christensen, T.M., Gibbs, K., & Chauvin, I. An Introduction to Play Therapy. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA, October 2001.

Fazio-Griffith, L., & Christensen, T.M. Play Therapy for Children Diagnosed with LD, ADHD, and EBD. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA, October 2001.

Christensen, T.M., Ziomek, J., Williams, K., & Hands, J. Multicultural Supervision: Dialogue About Differences. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, October 2002.

Christensen, T.M., Salgado, R.A., Jr., & Bergeron, K. Child Abuse Intervention in Urban Elementary Schools: Providing Support Where Most Needed. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, October 2002.

Christensen, T.M., & Fazio-Griffith, L. Play Therapy for Children With Special Needs. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, October 2002.

Christensen, T.M., Gibbs, K., & Chauvin, I. An Introduction to Play Therapy. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, October 2002.

Christensen, T.M., Remley, T.P., Bergeron, K., Daboval, K., Salgado, R.A., Triplett, V., & Ziomek, J. Training Teachers to Identify and Report Suspected Child Abuse. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Monroe, LA, October 2003.

Ziomek, J., Bergeron, K., Christensen, T.M. Supervision Issues in Play Therapy. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Monroe, LA, October 2003.

Christensen, T.M., & Ceballos, P., Using Play Therapy in School Setting to Teach Children Social Skills, Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA, October, 2004.

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Christensen, T.M., & Flowers, L. Utilizing Group Process to Counsel Adults Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia: Implications for Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA, October 2004.

Christensen, T.M., Ceballos, P., Brumfield, K., Hingel, N., Sturm-Mexic, J., Stroud, D., & Ramsey, N. Training teachers how to identify and report suspected child abuse. Prevent Child Abuse of Louisiana Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, January 2005.

Christensen, T.M. Introduction to play therapy. Virginia School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Staunton, VA, July 2007.

Christensen, T.M. Orientation to play therapy. Hampton Roads Mental Health Counseling Association, Norfolk, VA, September 30, 2007.

Christensen, T.M. Supervision in Play Therapy, Colorado Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference, Denver, CO, April, 2010.

Christensen, T.M. Advanced Supervision Group in Play Therapy, Colorado Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference, Denver, CO, April, 2013.

Christensen, T.M. Advanced Supervision Group in Play Therapy, Colorado Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference, Denver, CO, April 2014.

GRANTS:

Awarded:

Christensen, T.M. (Principal Investigator) Development of Play Therapy Laboratory: Training and supervision for counseling students and community clinicians. Presented by the Louisiana Association for Play Therapy-Board of Directors, Lafayette, LA. Awarded: $5,000. Date: Sept. 2000.

Christensen, T.M., & McCollum, V.J. (Co-Principal Investigators) Principals= Perceptions of Middle School Counselors: Implications for Administrative and Mental Health Leaders. Presented by the School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans. Awarded: $7,000. Period: January 2001-August 2001.

Christensen, T.M., Remley, T.R., & Anderson, P. (Co-Principal Investigators) Training Teachers to Report Suspected Child Abuse. Presented by Baptist Community Ministries, New Orleans, LA. Awarded: $880,000. Period: July 2002–June 2005.

Applied, not Awarded:

Christensen, T.M. (Principal Investigator) Counselor educators’ perceptions of evidence based practice in school counseling. Old Dominion University, 2007 Summer Research Fellowship Program, Applied for $7,000. Period: May – August 2007.

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Christensen, T.M. (Principal Investigator) Healthy Living & Leadership Program: An Afterschool wellness program. Regis University, Fall, 2012.

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION:

2000-2003 Consultant, Counseling and Training Center of Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. Offered play therapy training and groups supervision to clinicians.

2001-2003 Consultant, Louisiana Children’s Museum, New Orleans, LA. Assisted with curriculum development specialist and director of education.

2001-2004 Consultant, YWCA Children’s Crisis Unit, New Orleans, LA. Offered training and clinical supervision for clinicians conducting play therapy and family counseling with children affected by abuse and trauma.

2003-2004 Program Evaluator and Consultant for the International School of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA. Evaluated school counseling program for the Institute of Mental Hygiene then assisted school counselor with ongoing counseling program and the development of a parent education workshop series.

2004-2005 Clinical Supervisor and Consultant, Voices for Children and Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA. Consulted with program director regarding the “It’s Not Your Fault” Divorce Program. Designed 4 week group psycho-educational curriculum, and hired and supervised doctoral interns who conducted monthly expressive art groups.

2004-2005 Supervising counselor and consultant, the International School of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA. Supervised four counselors who offered on site counseling for children and families affiliated with an Elementary and a Middle school that infuse French and Spanish throughout the curriculum and school environment.

2005-2006 Consultant & Play Therapy Instructor, Jewish Family Services, Metairie, LA. Offered consultation to clinic director and provided training for community clinicians and school counselors interested in play therapy, and on-going counseling for children, adolescents, and families in the Greater New Orleans area.

2006-2010 Consultant & LPC in Private Practice, Christian Psychotherapy Services, Virginia Beach, VA. Offer consultation to clinic director and CEU.

Provide seminars regarding child and adolescent counseling.

2009-2015 Consultant, Denver Hospice Grief Center, Denver, CO. Offer on-going

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consultation and group supervision for LPC’s and Social Workers.

Consultation with director and input regarding program development.

2011-2012 Expert Witness & Clinical Consultant Representing the Plantiff in Lawsuit, Smith, Farhart, & Hornstein, LLP, Peoria, AZ. Law firm

involved in malpractice case. Ruling in Favor of the Plantiff.

2013-2014 Expert Witness & Clinical Consultant Representing the Plantiffs, Law Offices of J.M. Reinan, P.C., Denver, CO. Law firm representing several families involved in civil law suit with residential agency (Adolescent and Family Institute of Colorado – AFIC) and staff. I was hired to consult on several cases involving multiple families. Ruling in favor of the Plantiff.

HONORS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES:

2000 Doctoral Student Research Award, Association for Specialists in Group Work, awarded $500 for outstanding dissertation research.

2000 Outstanding Faculty Award, the Counseling Organization of Graduate Students (COGS) and the Alpha Eta chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

2001 Association for Specialists in Group Work: Best Group Research Article of the Year Awar*d, “A qualitative investigation of the process of group supervision with group counselors”, Journal for Specialists in Group Work, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, San

Antonio, TX.

2002 “Best of Show”, “An introduction to play therapy”, at the Louisiana Counseling Association’s Annual Conference in Layfayette, LA.

2002 Outstanding Research Proposal Award, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

2002, 2003 Early Career Achievement Award Nomination, College of Education & Human Development, University of New Orleans.

2004 Award of Recognition of Service, Center of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, College of Education & Human Development.

2005 “My Favorite Professor Award”, the Alumni Association at the University of New Orleans.

2005 Faculty Welcome Address, First faculty member selected from the College of Education and Human Development, University of New Orleans Faculty Recognition Convocation.

2007 Association for Specialists in Group Work: Best Group Research Article of the Year Award, “Facilitation of reminiscence groups: Perceptions of group leaders”, Journal for Specialists in Group Work, American

Counseling Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

2011 Excellence in Teaching Award, College for Professional Studies, Regis University.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIETIES:

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* Details about positions held in specific organizations appear in the “professional services”.

1994-present American Counseling Association (ACA)

1994-1999 Idaho Counseling Association (ICA)

1999-2006 Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA)

2006-2008 Virginia Counseling Association (VCA)

2008-present Colorado Counseling Association (CCA)

1996-present Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) 1996-2000 American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) 1997-present Chi Sigma Iota

1997-1999 Idaho State University - Omega chapter

1999-2006 University of New Orleans - Alpha Eta chapter 2006-2008 Old Dominion University – Omega Delta chapter 2008-present Regis University – Rho Upsilon Chi chapter 1997-present Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) 1999-2006 Louisiana Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (LACES) 2006-2008 Virginia Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (VACES) 2008-present Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (RMACES)

2004-2008 American School Counseling Association (ASCA)

2004-2006 Louisiana School Counseling Association (LSCA) 2006-2008 Virginia School Counseling Association (VSCA) 1995-present Association for Play Therapy (APT)

1996-1999 Idaho Association for Play Therapy (IAPT)

1999-2006 Louisiana Association for Play Therapy (LAPT) 2006-2008 Virginia Association for Play Therapy (VAPT) 2008-present Colorado Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) 2020-present International Counseling Association (IAC)

SERVICE

UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

2000-2002 Member, Distinguished Dissertation Awards Committee, College of Education and Human Development.

2000-2002 Member, Graduate Student Grade Appeals Committee, College of Education and Human Development.

2002-2004 Correspondence Secretary, Faculty Senate, University of New Orleans.

2003-2005 Organized Research Committee Member, College of Education and Human Development, University of New Orleans.

2003-2006 Co-Facilitator, A Counselor’s View of Italy: A study abroad program for faculty and students in counselor education from across the country, Metropolitan College and College of Education & Human Development, University of New Orleans.

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2004-2005 Grievance Committee, University of New Orleans.

2003-2006 Faculty coordinator, Third Floor - Teacher Resource Committee, College of Education and Human Development, University of New Orleans.

2005-2006 Member, Athletic Council, University of New Orleans.

2005-2006 Co-Chair, Outreach Committee, UNO Charter School Initiative, College of Education and Human Development, University of New Orleans. 2006-2008 Member, Practicum Task Group, Counseling Program, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, College of Education, Old Dominion University.

2006-2008 School Counseling Representative & Consultant, ODU Program for Research and Evaluation in Public Schools (PREPS) & Achievable Dream Academy, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University.

2006-2008 School Counseling Consultant, Hampton City Schools, Secondary Education Reform Implementation Team 2006-2007, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University.

2006-2008 Play Therapy Director/Consultant, Child Study Center, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University.

2006 Search committee member, Clinical Director/Faculty Member, Educational Leadership and Counseling, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University.

2007 C4 Task Force – Human Growth & Development, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University.

2008-2010 Coordinator of Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Counseling Children & Adolescent, Regis University, Denver, CO.

2010-2012 Chair, Master of Arts in Counseling Graduate program, Regis University, Denver CO.

2010-2013 Committee Member, Faculty Council, College for Professional Studies, Regis University.

2011-2012 Search Committee, Dean for the School of Humanities, Regis University.

2013-2014 Secretary, Council for Research, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals, Regis University.

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2013-2014 Committee Member, Ethics IPE Committee and Subcommittees, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals, Regis University.

2013-2015 MAC Practicum Coordinator, Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals, Regis University.

2013-2015 Committee Member, CACREP Accreditation Committee, Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals, Regis University.

2015-2020 Committee Member, Global Health Pathway, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals, Regis University.

2020-2023 Co-Chair, CACREP self-study, Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals, Regis University.

2024-present Committee Member, Assessment Committee, School of Counseling, Walden University.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

Editorial Positions:

1998-2000 Reviewer, Journal for Specialists in Group Work. 1999-2010 Text Reviewer, Merrill Prentice Hall Publishing Company. 1999-2008 Text Reviewer, Brooks/Cole, A Wadsworth Publishing Company. 2000-2003 Editorial Board Member, Journal for Specialists in Group Work. 2003-2006 Editorial Board Member, Counselor Education and Supervision. 2005-2008 Editorial Board Member, Journal of School Counseling. 2006-2011 Editorial Board Member, Journal for Specialists in Group Work. 2014-2018 Editorial Board Member, The Clinical Supervisor: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Theory, and Practice.

Leadership & Service in Professional Organizations:

1998 Vice-President, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Chapter, Idaho State University.

2000- 2001 Chair, Professional Development Committee, Louisiana Counseling Association.

2001-2003 Treasurer, Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

2002 On-Site Chair, the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW), American Counseling Association (ACA) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

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2002 Member, Chi Sigma Iota National Awards Committee, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

2002 Member, Program Selection Committee for National Conference, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Park City, UT.

2002-2004 Faculty Advisor, Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Eta Chapter, University of New Orleans.

2002-2003 Treasurer, Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

2003-2004 President-Elect, Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

2003-2005 Representative, Louisiana Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, EarlySteps Health Advisory Board, State of Louisiana Department of Health.

2004-2005 President, Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

2001-present Reviewer/Committee Member, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

2004-2006 Member, Curriculum Development Committee, Association for Play Therapy.

2005-2009 Member, Registration & Continuing Education Committee, Association for Play Therapy.

2006-2009 Member, Graduate Student Research Award Committee, Virginia Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

2006-2009 Leadership Committee, Association for Play Therapy Executive Board.

2006-2008 Co-Faculty Advisor, Delta Omega, ODU’s Chi Sigma Iota Honorary Society.

2008-2012 Faculty Advisor, Regis University’s Chi Sigma Iota Honorary Society.

2009-2012 Member of Executive Board, the Colorado Play Therapy Association CAPT.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

The following list includes presentations for school counselors and clinicians in the community.

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Sept. 2000 Christensen, T.M. Play Therapy and Counseling with children and adolescents. Benjamin Franklin High School, New Orleans, LA.

Oct. 2000 Christensen, T.M. Strategies for helping children Cope with divorce. Families Helping Families, New Orleans, LA.

Nov. 2000 Christensen, T.M. Play therapy with children affected by abuse and trauma. Children’s Crisis Unit at the YWCA, New Orleans, LA.

April 2001 Christensen, T.M. Play therapy with children affected by abuse and trauma. Children’s Crisis Unit at the YWCA, New Orleans, LA.

April 2001 Christensen, T.M. Sexual Development in Pre-School Children. Day care staff and parents at Carmel Elementary School, New Orleans, LA.

Nov. 2001 Christensen, T. M. Introduction to Play Therapy. Trinity Counseling Center, New Orleans, LA.

March 2002 Christensen, T.M. Group Counseling: Development and Intervention. Presented to clinical staff and supervisors at Responsibility House, New Orleans, LA.

April 2001 Christensen, T.M. Play therapy with children affected by abuse and trauma. Children=s Crisis Unit at the YWCA, New Orleans, LA.

Nov. 2002 Christensen, T.M. Play therapy with children affected by abuse and trauma. Children’s Crisis Unit at the YWCA, New Orleans, LA.

Jan. 2003 Christensen, T.M., & Triplett, V. Powerful Parenting. Louisiana Children’s Museum, for Parents involved with Kingsley House, New Orleans, LA.

Aug. 2003 Christensen, T.M., & Gibbs, K. Group Work with Children and Adolescents. Jefferson Parish Social Workers, New Orleans, LA.

Jan. 2004 Christensen, T.M. Play therapy in the school setting. Orleans & Jefferson Parish School Counselors, New Orleans, LA.

May 2005 Christensen, T.M. Education and Prevention of Child Abuse: Implications for Community Agencies. Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, LA.

Sept. 2006 McAuliffe, G., & Christensen, T.M. Working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT)Youth in Schools. Hampton Roads School Counseling Assoc., Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

2008-2010 Volunteer, The Center for Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered, & Questioning

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Individuals. Denver, CO.

2015-present Owner and part-time LPC, Evergreen Play Therapy Institute, Evergreen, CO.

2020-2022 Committee Member for Program Committee, Decade2Connect – new IOP program developed and managed by Federal Heights Lodge, Evergreen, CO.

2022-present Board of Directors, Decade2Connect (D2C) – Intensive Outpatient Program for youth ages 10-15, Westminster, Colorado.

2024-present Board of Director, Elk Meadow Enduring Connections (EMEC) – A non profit counseling organization specializing on Justice involved clients and their families.

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION ADVISING:

Dissertation Committee Member, Myra Lewis, The Lived Experience of African American Doctoral Counseling Students Supervising Members of Other Racial and Ethnic Groups, May 2000.

Dissertation Committee Member, Meredith Gaffney, Counselor Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders, December 2000.

Dissertation Committee Director and Methodologist, Vanessa Blanchard, Experiences of Violent Juvenile Re-offenders in Counseling, May 2001.

Dissertation Committee Member, Mary Hermann, Legal Issues in Counseling: Incidence, Preparation, and Consultation, May 2001.

Dissertation Committee Member, Andre Cuartes, Dissociation in Male Batterers, December 2001.

Dissertation Committee Director and Methodologist, Tiffany Lombas, A Naturalistic Exploration of Stress and Coping among Rural Law Enforcement Officers: Implications for the Counseling Profession, December 2001.

Dissertation Committee Director, Morgan Brooks, Adult Children of Divorce and Intimate Relationships: Implications for Counselors, May 2002.

Dissertation Committee Co-Director and Methodologist, Angela Alexander, Supervisees’ Perspectives on Childhood Memories and Receptivity to Corrective Feedback in Group Supervision, May 2002.

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Dissertation Committee Methodologist, Laura Fazio-Griffith, Supervision with Trainees Who Counsel Clients with Borderline Personality Characteristics: Implications for Training and Practice, May 2002.

Dissertation Committee Methodologist, Sola Kippers, The Perceptions of Master’s Level Counseling Students’ Reactions to Clients, May 2002.

Dissertation Committee Member, Li Wang, The Use of Technology in Higher Education, May 2002.

Dissertation Committee Member, George Davy Vera Castellano, Perspectives on the Teaching of Core Counseling Courses: A Grounded Inquiry, May 2002.

Dissertation Committee Member, Stephen Lazzari, The Relationship of Gay Identity Formation, Characteristics, and Experiences of Gay Men to Safe Sex Practices, May 2002.

Dissertation Committee Member, Janet Smith, A Phenomenological Investigation of Women’s Experiences in Divorce Litigation, May 2002.

Dissertation Committee Member, Mary Jane Anderson, Counselor Comfort with Sexual Issues, December 2002.

Dissertation Committee Member, Adele Schoenfeld, The Beliefs of Middle School Students Regarding School Counselor Confidentiality, December 2002.

Dissertation Committee Member, Cathleen Hightower, Group Cohesiveness in Teacher Team Meetings, December 2002.

Dissertation Committee Director, Roy A. Salgado, Jr., Counseling Children Whose Native Language is Other Than English: Counselor Perceived Self-Efficacy, May 2003.

Dissertation Committee Director and Methodologist, Ida Chauvin, Middle School Counselors’ Perceptions of their Experiences and Training, May 2003.

Dissertation Committee Co-Director, Jason Miller, Faculty Scholarship, Service, Teaching, Salary Satisfaction, and Job Satisfaction in Accredited and Non Accredited Counselor Education Programs, May 2003.

Dissertation Committee Member, Lynne Guillot-Miller, The Relationship Focus of School Counselor Preparation Program, Post Master’s Degree Supervision, and Teaching Experience to Perceptions of Adequacy of the Preparation Program, May 2003.

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Dissertation Committee Member, Kim Mason, Drug Testing in Schools: Attitudes of High School Students, May 2003.

Dissertation Committee Member, John Ryals, Juvenile Offenders’ Perceptions of the Counseling Relationship, May 2003.

Dissertation Committee Member, Wellington Coleman, Self-Efficacy, School Identity, and Perceptions of Classroom Teacher Support Among American Middle School Boys, August 2003.

Dissertation Committee Member, Kathryn Bunting, Military Personnel: Perceptions of Their Experiences with On-line Learning, August 2003.

Dissertation Committee Director and Methodologist, Kristi Gibbs, Counselor Educators’ Perceptions of Training Students to Counsel Children in Non-School Settings, May 2004.

Dissertation Committee Director & Methodologist, Kathleen Bergeron, Counselor Educators’ Perceptions of Supervision with Play Therapists, May 2004.

Dissertation Committee Methodologist, Vera Triplett, Counselor Reactions When Counseling Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused, May 2004.

Dissertation Committee Member, Barbara Hebert, The Influence of a Feminist-Based Counseling Group Experience on the Attitudes of Older Adolescent Females Regarding Gender Roles, Body Image, and Perceptions of Self-Efficacy, May 2004.

Dissertation Committee Member, Cathy Austin Komiskey, Supervisors’ perceptions about giving and receiving corrective feedback: Implications for counselor education and supervision, May 2004.

Dissertation Committee Member, Christian Dean, The effects of microlab discussions of interpersonal competencies or corrective feedback on counselor trainees’ defensiveness levels, May 2004.

Dissertation Committee Member, Delini M. Fernando, Components of the Counseling Relationship that Enhance the Counseling Process, May 2004

Dissertation Committee Director, Michelle Milonas, The Cycle of Abuse: Childhood Abuse as a Predictor of Veterans’ Victimization in Adulthood, December 2004.

Dissertation Committee Member, Malissia Tate, Professional Mental Health Treatment for Children with Conduct Disorder, Louisiana State University School of Nursing, December 2004.

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Dissertation Director and Methodologist, Jolie Ziomek-Daigle, Counselor Educators’ Perceptions of the Gatekeeping Process, May 2005.

Dissertation Director and Methodologist, Eric J. Green, Elementary School Children’s Perceptions of the Process of Counseling with School Counselors who Utilize Play Therapy Techniques, May 2005.

Dissertation Committee Methodologist, Judith Scott, Perceptions of Low SES, High Academic Achievement Vietnamese Middle Grades Students of Factors that have Contributed to their School Achievement, May 2005.

Dissertation Committee Methodologist, Latoya Anderson, Female Doctoral Students’ Experiences in Counselor Education, August 2005.

Dissertation Committee Director, Matthew D. Day, Implications of Supervisors’ Attachment Styles on Their Perceptions of Self-Efficacy in Providing Corrective Feedback and the Working Alliance in Counselor Supervision, May 2006.

Dissertation Committee Director and Methodologist, Paul Schaefer, Experiences of Conservative Orthodox Christian Students Attending Public Secular Accredited Counseling and Counseling Psychology Graduate Programs, May 2006.

Dissertation Committee Director and Methodologist, Lea Flowers, Exploration of socialization process of female leaders in counselor education, May 2006.

Dissertation Committee Director and Methodologist, Kristy Brumfield, African-American Parents’ Perceptions of Play, Counseling, and Play Therapy, August 2006.

Dissertation Committee Member, Elisha Gilb, Transgender Relationships. Pacifica Graduate Institute, May 2016.