Professional Background
(Curriculum Vitae, page 1 of 3)

DIANNE RUTH*, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Anxiety Care Coach / Holistic Counselor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Professional Background (page 1 of 3)
Professional Practices and Related Activities
Community Services
Experienced Educator
Academic Notes
Listed in Who's Who
Current Memberships in Professional Organizations
Some Former Memberships
-Some Former Professional Association Activities

Professional Background (page 2 of 3)
Credentials and Certificates
-Summary
-More Certifications and Documentations
Trained and Certified by International Leaders

Professional Background (page 3 of 3)
Academic Study, Associate Practices and Internships
Seminars and Workshops Created and Presented
Some Creative Products and Projects

 

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES and RELATED ACTIVITIES

●  Dynamic Resources International™, Founder and Creator; San Diego, California; Power up for a Magical Life of Inner Peace, Happiness, Confidence, Relaxation, Freedom, Love, Adventure and Fun! Anxiety Care Coach / Holistic Counselor.

Author, developer/presenter of business and self-empowerment training seminars and workshops including "Up Your Assets: 101 Successful Marketing Tips for Building Your Professional Service Business, Mostly Cost-Free"; 1987 to present.

●  The Healing Tree, Founder and Executive Director; Holistic Counseling and Life Coaching, San Diego, California; Specializing in Anxiety Care; 1994 to present.

Developed a model of interventions called Meta-Mind & Body Works: An Advanced System for Emotional Re-Education, that is "dedicated to making conscious that which is already known"; 1994 to present.

●  The Money Clinic™; Founder and Creator; San Diego, California; Understanding Your Emotions and Money; Reconnecting With Your Divine Birthright for Balance and Abundance in Mind and Body Health, Wealth, Prosperity and Spirituality. For individuals and groups; 1999 to present.

●  Pain and Stress Center, A medical group with a holistic orientation, Norwalk, California; Worked as an independent contractor;

Provided short-term counseling and clinical hypnotherapy with an emphasis on mind-body healing for selected patients; 1990 to 1992; Joseph Moskowitz, MD, founder and director of the Center (deceased)

●  Daniel M. Asimus, MD and Associates, A Professional Psychiatric and Medical Corporation, Glendale, California; Worked as an independent contractor;

Provided short and long-term psychotherapy, often along with career development counseling, for adults with posttraumatic stress, anxiety and depression disorders; Clinical hypnotherapy was included as an option to assist in a behavior modification approach; Workers’ Compensation evaluation and report writing; 1987 to 1991

●  The Clinic for Neuromuscular Disorders, Inc., Los Angeles, California; Worked as an independent contractor;

Provided short-term counseling, and clinical hypnosis for pain management, trauma resolution from initial onset of disability plus psychological healing of past events that led up to the trauma situation, resolved resistance to medical treatment, accelerated rehabilitation, lifestyle adjustments; 1989 to 1990; Elinor Gibbs, MS, Clinic Director

●  Self-Employed Massage Therapist; Beverly Hills, California; Licensed in therapeutic massage and bodywork for stress reduction and physical health; offered guided imagery to maximize benefits during the massage delivery; 1979 to 1988.

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(see "Career Notes" above in the side bar on the right)

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

●  KLZ 560-AM Radio; Denver, Colorado; Regular presenter on topics of interest to women; 2003

●  Emergency Assistance Grant and Referral Project, Inc. (EAGR), Denver, Colorado; Board of Directors; 1998 to 2004

●  American Red Cross, Los Angeles, California; Health Fair Expo, Developer/Trainer, Stress Reduction Program; Consultant Psychological Services, Medical Advisory Committee; 1991 to 1994

Certified in 24 courses in Safety Services and Disaster Preparedness including several in Instructor's Training; provided initial relief and assessment operations; casework and crisis management; 1975 to 1994

●  KIEV AM Radio, Los Angeles, California; Radio talk show guest; Presented as a stress management specialist; 1994

●  Recipient of the Owen Murphy Volunteer Memorial Award, Los Angeles, California; presented by American Red Cross, KNBC-TV, Hospital Council of Southern California, Blue Cross of California, and Chevron; 1991

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EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR

●  Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio; Adjunct Professor, Psychology; Serve on doctoral committees; Provide direction for dissertations and research projects, academic advising and support, editing of written materials;

Teacher/counselor/supervisor for contracted course work; Evaluate and document satisfactory demonstration of doctoral level of knowledge and mastery in selected subjects

●  Union Institute & University, Undergraduate Studies; Los Angeles, California; Dimension Faculty for psychology and counseling; Tutor, Academic Advisor

●  Southern California Society of Clinical Hypnosis, Los Angeles, California; a component of The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis; Taught courses in hypnotherapy to medical and academic doctors; training held at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute

●  National University, Los Angeles, California; Adjunct Faculty, Psychology and Psychotherapy Instructor

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ACADEMIC NOTES

●  Institute for Life Coach Training, A Program of Therapist University, Fort Collins, Colorado; graduate of coach training; trained by L. Patrick Williams, EdD, owner, Diane Menendez, PhD, Jim Vuocolo, DMin.; graduated 2001

●  Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio; PhD Degree, Clinical and Counseling Psychology; Interdisciplinary areas of specialization:  Social and Community Psychology, Human Sexuality Lifestyles; graduated 1989

●  Sierra University, (now defunct), Santa Monica, California; MA Degree, Counseling Psychology; graduated 1985

●  Rosenberg's Institute of Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Santa Monica, California; IBP is a complete system of psychotherapy with an emphasis on breathing as a vehicle for the integration of body, mind, emotions and spirit; two-year graduate program; certification; trained by Jack Lee Rosenberg, DDS, PhD and Marjorie L. Rand, PhD; graduated 1985

●  Antioch University, Marina del Rey, California; B.A. Degree, Integrative Psychology; graduated 1983

●  Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, California; AA Degree, Psychology, Pre-med Track; graduated 1982;

Personally designed a social action project; Created, developed and implemented a training program for the college staff in "Major Disaster Related Emergency First Aid and Crisis Response: An Awareness Workshop for Responding Personnel in the Adult Academic Environment";

The program was approved by the Director and Coordinator of Civil Defense and Emergency Operation Services of the Greater Los Angeles area, and the American Red Cross.

●  Roland Agencies, Inc., Denver, Colorado; Three-month intensive training in sales and career counseling; also trained in vocational, personality, aptitude testing, and evaluation; 1971 to 1972

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LISTED IN WHO'S WHO

●  Who's Who in America

●  Who's Who of American Women

●  Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare

●  Who's Who Among Human Service Professionals

●  Who's Who in the World

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CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS in PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

●  American Psychological Association (APA)

●  American Psychological Association, Society of Psychological Hypnosis, Division 30

●  International Coach Federation (ICF)

●  CoachVille (CV)

●  Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA)
 

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SOME FORMER MEMBERSHIPS

●  The American Association for Counseling and Development

●  Anxiety Disorders Association of America

●  American Psychotherapy Association

●  American Institute of Hypnotherapy

●  International Society of Hypnosis

●  International Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming

●  North American Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming

●  American Counseling Association

●  American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

●  International Society of Hypnosis

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SOME FORMER PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

●  The Southern California Society of Clinical Hypnosis, a component of American Society of Clinical Hypnosis; Served as Program Vice-president for two terms; 1991-1993;

Conducted Hypnosis Study Groups for doctors and other professionals at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, 1993;

General Meeting speaker: "The Power of Subliminal Communication," 1991.

Elected Representative to attend the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Board of Governors Meeting in St. Louis, 1991.

●  Los Angeles Academy of Clinical Hypnosis, a component of American Society of Clinical Hypnosis; Served as Vice-president for three terms from 1987 to 1989; Resource Forum/Case Study Committee Chair.

NOTE: In the 1970s and early 1980s, there were other former appointments and elections to governing posts that have included several nationally recognized business, professional, and community organizations, primarily in the field of advertising; Multiple certificates, commendations, and awards were received.

Professional Background (page 2 of 3)
Credentials and Certificates
-Summary
-More Certifications and Documentations
Trained and Certified by International Leaders

Professional Background (page 3 of 3)
Academic Study, Associate Practices and Internships
Seminars and Workshops Created and Presented
Some Creative Products and Projects

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*Formerly known as Dianne Ruth Little and/or Dianne Little

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, psychotherapy only has a 20% success rate. I have a 97% success rate, and over 36 years experience.

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