Our Tendency shapes every aspect of our behavior, so understanding this framework lets us make better decisions, meet deadlines, suffer less stress and burnout, and engage more effectively. The Four Tendencies explain why we act and why we don’t act. The framework holds practical answers if you’ve ever wondered . . .People can rely on me, so why can’t I rely on myself?Why do people tell me that I ask too many questions?How do I work with someone who refuses to do what I ask—or one who keeps telling me what to do?How do I stop my teenager from dropping out of school?Why can’t I convince my patients to take their prescriptions?How can my team become more effective, with less wasted time and conflict?One of the big daily challenges of life is: “How do I get people—including myself—to do what I want?” Knowing the Four Tendencies make this task much, much easier.

Write, design, and facilitate dynamic and engaging Motivational Interviewing trainings. Offer programs in: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Training New Trainers, MI for Leaders, and Refreshers. Customized programs also available. Specializations for mental health, case management, education, leadership, non-profits, and criminal justice audiences.

Teach psychology, neuroscience, and movement/embodiment courses in the MA Somatic Counseling Psychology department and BA Psychology department. Additional duties include student and departmental evaluation, student mentoring, supervising independent study classes, staying abreast with current research, and serving as thesis chair. Nominated for teacher of the year for integrating contemplative, dynamic, and experiential teaching methods to support a variety of learning styles. Various committee work. Selected to design and teach online courses due to exceptional course delivery using Zoom during the pandemic.

Awaken and celebrate your full potential with Body Mandala! This fun and soulful movement class blends dance, somatics, and yoga. Body Mandala promotes cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility for the whole self. Fall in love with moving and living in your body as you free your spirit. Body Mandala invites you to tune in and rock out! Weekly classes held in Boulder, CO and live-streamed anywhere.

Coach, code, and/or train line staff and supervisors in motivational interviewing (MI) skills and the process of change. Create customized, strength-based sessions. To date, coded and analyzed over 4,500 sessions on practitioner's use of MI skills and write personalized feedback reports and coaching sessions. Well-versed in MITI 3, MITI 4, and MISC coding systems and train new coders.

Code and assess group facilitator's fidelity to the MIGP model with follow-up coaching. Train new coders and coaches. The MIGP training, assessment, and feedback is part a of statewide training and implementation project in South Carolina to empower clinicians and clients in AOD treatment for adolescents and adults.

Provide Somatic Psychotherapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, and Wellness Coaching services for teens and adults. Specializations include: eating disorders, subclinical body image issues, life transitions, self-actualization, contemplative movement, and embodiment groups.

Embodiment Lab is an interactive journey designed to unlock and cultivate the joy and wisdom of your body! A variety of techniques are utilized to explore and support a deeper embodied process (including brief lecture, discussion, movement and dance activities, contemplative/mindfulness practice, and creative process.) New topics and themes each class. No prior experience necessary, it’s your Embodiment Lab!