Biography

I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently working as the Washington State Patrol Department Psychologist. I provide clinical services to WSP employees and their family members, teach at the WSP Academy, provide psychological screening of trooper applicants, and consult with command staff on Agency issues.

I am a faculty member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and a recognized CISM: Group Crisis Intervention, CISM: Advanced Group Crisis Intervention, CISM: Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support, and Law Enforcement Perspectives for CISM Enhancement instructor. In 1998, I developed my Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention course, which I present with the ICISF around the country.

I am a past-President of the Washington Critical Incident Stress Management Network. Our organization provides training and service in managing critical incidents. We hold an Annual Conference every fall. For more information, visit the WA CISM Network.

I have a variety of presentation topics prepared, including suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention; critical incident stress management; peer support; death notification; time, anger, and stress management; workplace violence; coping with change, communication skills, and related topics.

If you have a specific topic in mind that is not listed, let's talk about developing a course to address your specific needs.