Theresa M. Chase, MA, ND, RN 2299 Grande Cache Ct. Grand Junction, CO 81507 [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/theresachase/
Education University of Santa Monica MA 2004 Spiritual Psychology: Emphasis in Santa Monica, California Consciousness, Health & Healing
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Denver, Colorado ND 1996 Doctor of Nursing
University of Denver Denver, Colorado MA 1990 Exercise & Sports Sciences
Western State College Gunnison, Colorado BA 1980 Physical Education/Sociology
Professional Positions Colorado Mesa University August, 2014 Asst Professor, Nursing/Mental Health
Institute for Life and Care, Denver, CO 2012-Present Faculty Member, Retreat Facilitator
Theresa M. Chase, LLC 2006-Present Professional Coach
Craig Hospital, Denver CO 1996-Present Coordinator, Patient & Family Education and Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Admissions Liaison
Health Care Transitions for the 1993-1996 Research Assistant Rural Elderly Research Project UCHSC, School of Nursing
HealthSouth Rehabilitation 1991-1992 Exercise Physiologist Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Program Denver ,CO
Disabled Sports/USA 1991-1997 AFI Workshop Instructor Rockville, MD
East Middle School 1981-1991 Physical Education Instructor Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Outward Bound School 1984-1987 Mountaineering Instructor Denver, CO
Professional Certifications Registered Nurse (RN #106761) Colorado State Board of Nursing 1994-Present
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS #2056) Colorado State Board of Nursing 1996-Present
Registered Psychotherapist (#9185) Colorado DORA 2006-2017
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Gestalt Psychotherapist, Gestalt Institute of the Rockies 2008-present Golden, CO
Equine-assisted Growth & Learning 2009-2016 Association (EAGALA), Practice Level 1& II 2011-2016
Kaiser-Permanente Colorado 2009-present Diversity Development Dept. Diversity & Health Facilitator
Gestalt-Equine Institute of the Rockies, Gestalt-Equine Psychotherapist 2010-present Golden, CO
CITI Program Course. Human Research, UCD-Group 2: Social and Behavioral Research-Basic Course. Expires July 19, 2021
Certified Equine Interaction Professional-Education (CEIP-ED) 2017-2020
Professional Organizations Colorado Wheelchair Tennis Foundation Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) International Association of Human Caring American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Journal Abstract Peer Reviewer International Journal for Human Caring (www.humancaring.org) 2011-present Scientific & Educational Journal of Therapeutic Riding (www.hetifederation.org) 2014-present Sexuality & Disability (www.springer.com/psychology) 2013-present
Consultation & Research Activity
Re-Inventing Yourself after SCI: A multi-site randomized controlled trial of an intervention to improve outcomes after spinal cord injury. Craig Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Grant Number: 90DPHF0002-01-00. 9/30/2017 - 9/29/2022. Group Facilitator and Trainer
Re-Inventing Yourself after Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Craig Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Grant Number: H133N110006, 2011-16. Group Facilitator and Trainer.
Health and Wellness Intervention for Individuals with TBI, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, TBI Model Systems, 10/1/07-9/30/12. H133A070022, Co-investigator, Group facilitator.
Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine, Sexual Health Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Clinical Practice Guideline for Health-Care Professionals. (Published January 2010). Panel Member.
University of Kansas Research and Training Gerontology Center, Project Workout on Wheels, Project Consultant and Trainer, August, 2006-January,2010.
HRSA Leadership & Coaching Project, Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, September, 2008.
Massage to Reduce Pain in People with Spinal Cord Injury, Project Period 9/1/05-8/31/07, National Institutes of Health Grant Award # 1 R21 HD049135-01A1, Principal Investigator.
Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine, Preservation for Upper Limb Function Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Clinical Practice Guideline for Health-Care Professionals. (Published April 2005). Panel
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Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine, Respiratory Management Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Clinical Practice Guideline for Health-Care Professionals. (Published January 2005). Panel Member.
Women with Spinal Cord Injury Teleconference Project, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and Queen’s University School of Rehabilitation Therapy. Facilitator and Consultant, 2004
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational Technologies and Exercise Physiology (RERC-TEC) & National Center for Physical Activity & Disability (NCPAD), National Advisory Panel, University of Illinois, 2003-Present
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Special Emphasis Panel, Grant Reviewer, Atlanta, GA, 2003
Transportation Safety Administration (TSA), Disability Coalition Advisory Board Member and Advisor to Sandra Cammaroto, TSA Senior Disability Program Manager, Washington DC, 2001-Present
Frontier Airlines, In-Flight Training Consultant, “Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Training for Flight Attendants and Customer Service Agents”, 2001-Present.
ND-5033 Human Care Nursing: Health Promotion (Summer 1999), University of Colorado Health Science Center-School of Nursing, Course Instructor.
A Nurse-Managed Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Project in the Out-Patient Clinic, A model project funded by the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses , 6/96-7/97, Principle Co- Investigator..
University of Kansas Research and Training Center on Independent Living, Health Promotion for Women with Disabilities, Project Consultant and Trainer, October, 1997, March, 1998, April, 1999
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Autonomic Dysreflexia Consumer Pamphlet, Consumer Panel Member, January, 1999
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Office of Research/ Grants, Grant Proposal Reviewer, 1998-2000
Invited Lectures, Presentations & Posters
July 13, 2018. Introduction to Equine-assisted Learning for Stephen Cohen Center for Depression, CU-Anschutz Campus Staff. Temple Grandin Equine Center, Denver, CO.
June 29, 2018. Introduction to Equine-assisted Learning for Pitkin County Case Managers. Wind Walkers Equine Center, Basalt, CO.
June 18, 2018. Sexual Health and the Elder Client: A Compassionate and Informed Practice. Part 2: Communication Skill Builder, Senior Life Staff and Management Team. Hill Top, Grand Junction CO, 2018
June 6, 2018. Shifting the Power: Experiential Education in the BSN Program. BSN Faculty, Platt College, Aurora, CO
May 18, 2018. Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Beyond the Basics. PATH Int’l. Region 10 Conference, Santa Fe, NM
April 17, 2018. Sexual Health and the Elder Client: A Compassionate and Informed Practice. Part 1. , Senior Life Staff and Management Team. Hill Top, Grand Junction. CO
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March 21, 2018. Wonder of the Mandala. Senior Leadership Team, Hill Top, Grand Junction, CO
March 15, 2018. Grit: What is It and How to Get It! BSN Nursing Faculty, Platt College, Aurora, CO.
February 21, 2018. Sexual Health for Women with TBI. Life Adjustment Program Hill Top-Bacon Campus, Grand Junction, CO
January 27, 2018. TED Talk: Beyond Spinal Cord Injury, Expanded Horizons, TEDX; Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
January 24, 2018. Too Busy is an Inside Gig: Re-Discover HEART in these Busy Times. Alpine Bank Staff, Grand Junction, CO
December 8-9, 2017. Spinal Cord Injury Education Seminar: Skin Care, Bladder/Bowel Management and Sexual Health Patient Education. St. Mary’s Hospital, Nursing/Therapy Rehab Team, Grand Junction, CO
December 4, 2017. Transition: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. BSN Faculty, Platt College, Aurora, CO.
November 10, 2017. Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Beyond the Basics. PATH Int’l. Conference, San Antonio, TX
September 22, 2017. Listening Skill Builders: Increasing BSN Student Confidence through Experiential Trios, Colorado Nurse Association, Denver, CO
September 18, 2017. Dealing with Fear! Grand Valley Dressage Group. Grand Junction, CO
September 12, 2017. Increasing Patient Engagement on the Home Care Setting. Home Care of the Grand Valley, Nursing and Therapy Leadership Team, Grand Junction, CO
February 24-25, 2017. Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon, Spinal Cord Injury Update & Rehab Team Development Workshop, Portland, OR
April 5-6, 2017. PATH, Region 10 Conference, Spinal Cord Injury Overview & The Wonder of the Mandala: Circles of Wholeness & Healing, Ft. Collins, CO
May 17-18, 2017. Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, 2017 Virtual Conference, At Your Fingertips! PATH Intl. Precautions and Contraindications as Opportunity for EAAT Participation. Co-presenter.
June 4, 2017. No Barriers Summit, Your Hero’s Journey: Coping with the Challenges and Passages of Life, Squaw Creek Resort, Lake Tahoe, CA.
June 11, 2017. Promise Ranch Equestrian Center, Education Day, Spinal Cord Injury & Brain Injury Overview: Precautions & Contraindications. Franktown, CO
November 5-7, 2016. Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Conference, Presenter, “Spinal Cord Injury 101 & Equine-Assisted Activity: Living It—Learning It— Loving It, Williamsburg, VA
June 10, 2016. GlobalMindEd Conference, Panel Leader/Facilitator, “Success in the Workplace: Solving Health Issues Which Negatively Impact the Workforce Environment. Denver, CO
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May 15, 2016. What’s All this Horsing Around About? An Introduction to Equine-Assisted Therapy and Mental Health. Colorado Counseling Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO
February 8, 2016. American Association of Nurse Life Case Planner Annual Conference, “Expanding Your Comfort Zone in Sexual Health: A Compassionate and Informed Practice”. San Antonio, TX.
February 29, 2016. Accessibility Issues & Health presented to University of Denver, Health Psychology Class via remote access.
April 7, 2016. “Complementary and Alternative Therapies”, Colorado Mesa University-Practical Nurse Program students.
March 6-8, 2015. National Ataxia Conference, General Session: “Relationships & Sexuality for People with Ataxia” and breakout sessions: “Birds of a Feather: People under 30 & Birds of a Feather: People over 30.” Denver, CO
February 8, 2014. “Expanding Your Comfort Zone in Sexual Health: A Compassionate and Informed Practice” at the Arkansas Trauma Rehabilitation Conference, Little Rock AR.
May 14, 2015. Accessibility and Impact on Health for People with Disabilities, Student Senate Diversity Conference, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora. CO.
November 24 2013. A Time for Rest, Renewal & Re-Engagement: Nursing Faculty Retreat, Platt College, Denver. CO
November 15, 2013 Multiple Intelligences: 8 Styles of Learning. Colorado Council of Medical Librarians, Rocky Vista University, Parker, CO
October 10 2013 Are You Fried, Crispy, Toasted or Baked? Compassion Fatigue Sessions for Health Care Professionals and Cancer Volunteers at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Junction CO.
October 24-26 2013 From the Horses Heart: Creation of a New & Different Educational Outing Utilizing the Principles and Practices of Dialogue Education (Poster), International Dialogue Education Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD
November, 2011. The Skinny on Skin; Ins & Outs of Bladder & Bowel Management; Accessibility & Impact on Health for People with SCI; Shifting the Power: Using Dialogue Education in Patient Education. Sanford SCI Symposium, Sioux Falls, SD
September, 2011. Working with Horses: A New & Different Educational Outing (poster). Association of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
June, 2011. Working with Horses: A New & Different Educational Outing (poster). International Association of Human Caring Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
November, 2010. Enhancing Spinal Cord Patient Education through Interaction with Horses: A Pilot Project (oral presentation). NARHA Annual Conference, Denver, CO
October, 2009. Living Successfully with SCI: Life-Long Strategies and Care Implications. American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners, Annual Conference, Denver, CO
October, 2009. Wake Up Your Senses: Use the Pleasure of Your Senses for Health. Camp Discovery: Women with Disability Weekend Workshop, Denver, CO.
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November, 2008. Autonomic Dysreflexia Management, Sexual Health for People with SCI, & Shifting the Power: Using Dialogue in SCI Patient Education. 16th Annual Northern Rockies Rehabilitation Symposium. Missoula. Montana.
August, 2008. Shifting the Power: Using Dialogue in Patient Education. 2008 Congress of Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation. Orlando, FL.
June, 2008. Wellness Approach to Fatigue following TBI (Panel). National Brain Injury Employment Conference, Denver, CO.
May, 2008. Update on Alternative Therapies for Individuals with SCI; Shifting the Power: Using Dialogue in SCI Patient Education. Spinal Cord Injury Issues, Contemporary Forums, San Francisco, CA.
September, 2007. Wheels, Sticks and Broken Wings: Integrating People with Disabilities in to Experiential Education. 5th Annual Wilderness Therapy Symposium, Boulder, CO August, 2007. “Tools, Tips & Teasers: Prepare to Present Like a Pro”-oral; “Massage to Reduce Pain in People with SCI”-poster. 24st Annual Conference of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses, Orlando, FL.
May, 2006. “Functional Outcomes by Level of SCI” (Co-presenter); “Build a Team with Heart” & Look. Listen. Feel: Experiential Approaches to SCI Patient Education”. Spinal Cord Injury Issues, Contemporary Forums, Las Vegas, NV.
September, 2006. “Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine into the Rehabilitation Experience: Update 2006” & “How to Massage Nursing Research into the Clinical Setting: Reducing the Pain” (Co-presenter). 23rd Annual Conference of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
September, 2005, “Wellness Approach to Fatigue in People with TBI”, Brain Injury Association of Colorado, 23rd Annual Conference, Vail, CO.
April, 2005. “Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine into the Rehab Experience: 2005 Update” and “Functional Outcomes Following Spinal Cord Injury”. Spinal Cord Injury Issues, Contemporary Forums, Washington DC.
September, 2004. “The Wonder of the Mandala: Circles of Wholeness”. Wilderness Therapy Symposium, Boulder, CO
September, 2004. “Caring, Compassion & Creativity: Patient Education in the Rehab Setting”; “All Together Now: SCI Classes Promote Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes and Creativity”—poster. 21st Annual Conference of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
June, 2004. “Pathways to Excellent Patient Education”; “Getting My Life Back Panel”--Moderator; “Experiential Approaches to SCI Patient Education”; Integrating Complementary & Alternative Medicine into the Rehabilitation Program: Update 2004”. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Neurotrauma Care: Spinal Cord Injuries, Contemporary Forums, San Francisco, CA.
May, 2004. “Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine into the Rehabilitation Experience: Update 2004”, Colorado Chapter of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses meeting, Skyridge Hospital, Centennial, CO.
April, 2004. “Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine into the Rehabilitation Experience: Update 2004”, 2nd Annual Evercare Primary Care Conference”, Denver, CO.
April, 2004. “Post-EMS and ER Care: SCI & TBI Rehabilitation”, Poudre Valley Fire Authority &
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Hospital, Pre-Hospital Care Seminar, Ft. Collins, CO.
April, 2004. “The Wonder of Mandalas: Circles of Wholeness”, Rocky Mountain Regional Association of Experiential Education, Salt Lake City, Utah.
August, 2003. “Promote Health! Approaching the Health Disparities Among People with Disabilities”. 3rd Annual Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Conference: Linking Cancer Prevention & Control in Colorado, Denver, CO
July, 2003. “Caring, Compassion & Creativity: Patient Education in the Rehab Setting”, 14th Annual Nurse Educator’s Conference in the Rockies, Breckenridge, CO.
June, 2003. “The Caring-Educator Project at Craig Hospital”, International Association of Human Caring Annual Conference, Boulder, CO.
October, 2002. “Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Rehabilitation Setting: Strategies for Safety, Success and Efficacy”, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
May, 2002. “Patients with Combination SCI-TBI Injuries: Interdisciplinary Treatment of Evolving Issues”, co-presented with Don Gerber, PsyD, Jody Newman, MA, Jennifer Sauder, OTR, and “Health Promotion through Effective Patient and Family Education”. Spinal Injuries Conference, La Jolla, CA.
September, 2001. “Unleashing Your Creativity and Impacting Patient Care”, co-presented with Colleen Counsell, and “Complementary and Alternative Medicine in an Inpatient Setting” co- presented with Kelly Johnson, American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses. Las Vegas, NV.
June, 2001. “Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine into the Rehabilitation Experience: Safety, Selection, Satisfaction”, Spinal Cord Injuries Conference, Traverse City, MI
April, 2001. “Seven Words of Well-Being” Keynote Address, National Rehabilitation Nursing Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
April, 2001. “Making a Healthy Choice: Physical Activity for People with SCI” Keynote Address, Living with SCI: Networking for Positive Change Forum, Vancouver, BC, Canada
January, March, June, August 2001. “Developing Your Awareness and Sensitivity for People with Disabilities” Frontier Airline Customer Service Representatives Training, Denver, CO.
September, 2000. “The Evolving Role of Health Promotion in Rehabilitation”, American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
November, 2000. “Health Promotion Strategies for Women with Disabilities” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, San Francisco, CA.
June, 2000. “Promoting Health through Patient Education”. Spinal Cord Injuries: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Today’s Clinical Challenges, Ft. Myers, FL
May, 2000. “The ABC’S of Effective Health Education Bulletin Boards” (Poster). Disability & Health: A Wellness Agenda National Conference, Dearborn, MI
May, 2000. “The Art of Patient Education”. Greater Kansas City Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO
September, 1999. “A Customized Health Risk Assessment for People with SCI”. Neurotrauma
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Connections’99: An Alberta Symposium and Assistive Technology Trade Show, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
September, 1999. “The ABC’s of Effective Health Education Bulletin Boards for SCI Teaching” (Poster). American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
September, 1999. “The Wellness and Risk Assessment Profile (WRAP): A Customized Health Risk Assessment for People with Spinal Cord Injury”. Society for Prospective Medicine, Colorado Springs, CO.
August, 1999. “Physical Fitness Strategies for Women with Disabilities”. CDC Health Promotion for Women with Disabilities National Conference, San Antonio, TX
May, 1999. “Physical Fitness & SCI”. PVA Chapter Sports & Recreation Seminar, Minneapolis, MN
April, 1999. “Wellness & Health Promotion for Persons with SCI”. American Spinal Injury Association, 25th Scientific Meeting, Atlanta, GA
September, 1997. “A Nurse-Managed Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Project in the Outpatient Clinic”, A Model Project Report. American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
September, 1997. “Expected Outcomes by Level of SCI”, (co-presenter); “Up, Up and Away: Air Travel Considerations for Persons with SCI”; “The Experience of Rehabilitation form the Patient’s Point of View” (co-presenter). Spinal Cord Injuries: Issues and Advances, Hilton Head, SC.
May, 1997. “Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Aging Issues for Women with SCI’, Nursing Doctorate Research Conference, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO.
April, 1997. “Wellness and Fitness for the SCI Population”, SCI: Past, Present, and the Possibilities, Colorado Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Group (C-RING), Denver, CO.
April, 1997. Keynote Speaker, Jefferson County Women and Sports Conference, Regis Univ. Denver, CO.
April, 1997. “Health Promotion Strategies for the SCI Population”, Area Health Education Center, Grand Junction, CO.
April, 1997. “Health Promotion Strategies” and “Promoting Healthy Bowel Management for Person with SCI”, Area Health Education Center, Pueblo, CO.
March, 1997. “Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Long-Term Care for Women with SCI.”, Women Living with SCI, Pre-Conference for the American Spinal Injury Association, Houston, TX.
November, 1996. "Exercise, Activity and Fitness for the SCI Patient", Spinal Cord Injuries: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Today's Clinical Challenges, Los Angeles, CA.
October, 1996. "Health Promotion and the Spinal Cord Injured Population: Preventing Secondary Disability", Spinal Cord Injury and Aging: Lighting the Way to the Future, Hot Springs, AK.
September, 1996. "Health Promotion after Spinal Cord Injury: New Challenges, Changing Times". American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
September, 1996. "The Promotion of Healthy Skin for the Person with Spinal Cord Injury" (Poster), Patient Education: Practical Approaches to Self-Care, Kansas City, MO.
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September, 1996. "Fitness Options for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury", Rocky Mountain Cardiovascular and Health Promotion Conference, Vail, CO.
June, 1996. "Attitudes Toward People with Disability: Helpful or Harmful?" Community Health Pediatric Conference, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO.
May, 1996. "Wellness: Fitness Options for those with SCI” American Physical Therapy Association, Colorado Chapter, Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
May, 1996. "A Nursing Doctorate Residency Experience at Craig Hospital” Nursing Doctorate Final Presentation Conference, UCHSC, School of Nursing, Denver, CO.
May, 1996. "Promoting Cultural Awareness to Enhance Nursing Practice” In-service for head injury multidisciplinary team, Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO.
March, 1996. "Parenting Resources for Persons with SCI" Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Central Chapter Monthly Meeting, Denver, CO.
February, 1996. "Promoting Cultural Awareness to Enhance Nursing Practice" In-service for staff nurses at Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO.
February, 1996. "Health Promotion Strategies for the SCI" MSN Program, School of Nursing University of Northern CO, Greeley, CO.
January, 1996. "Case Management Overview and Terminology”, In-service for staff nurses, Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO.
January, 1996. "Parenting Resources for Persons with SCI" In-service for staff nurses, Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO.
January, 1996. "Health Promotion Strategies for those with SCI" MSN Program, School of Nursing, UCHSC, Denver, CO.
October, 1995. "Prevention of SCI in Adolescents" Students Taking a New Direction (STAND) Annual Conference, Ft. Collins, CO.
September, 1995. "Wellness: Fitness Options for the SCI" SCI: Issues and Advances Conference, New Orleans, LA.
September, 1995. "Collaborative Decision-Making: The SCI Person's Role" Panel Participant, SCI: Issues and Advances Conference, New Orleans, LA.
May, 1995. "Issues of Wellness for People with SCI" Living with SCI: Long-Term Issues in Health Care, Greeley, CO
April, 1995. "Differently-Abled: Inclusion of Persons with Different Abilities into Recreation Programs" Colorado Professionals in Recreation Association, Professional Development Conference, Broomfield, CO.
April, 1995. "Concerns of the Active Female Wheelchair User" The Female Athlete: Enhancing Health & Fitness Conference, Denver, CO.
April, 1995. "Attitudes About People with Disabilities: Harmful or Helpful?" The Changing Climate for Children with Special Needs and Their Families Conference, Denver, CO.
April, 1995. "Overview of Case Management". RN-BSN Program, Regis University, Denver, CO.
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November, 1994. "Health Promotion and the SCI Population: Preventing Secondary Disabilities” Spinal Cord Injuries: Issues and Advances, Washington, DC.
November, 1994. "Adjusting to Life as A SCI Person: Quality of Life Issues” Spinal Cord Injuries: Issues and Advances, Panel Participant, Washington, DC.
July, 1994. "Physical Fitness for the Physically Challenged" Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Keystone, CO.
June, 1994. "Health and Fitness Considerations for those with Chronic Disability”, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
September, 1993. "Fitness for the SCI: Preventing Secondary Disabilities” Spinal Cord Injury: Issues and Advances, San Francisco, CA.
June, 1993. "Changed Bodies, Challenged Minds: Health and Fitness Promotion Following Spinal Cord Injury” American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
August, 1992. "Fitness and the Disabled Spouse” Paralyzed Veterans of America Conference, San Diego, CA.
May, 1992. "Fitness & the Spinal Cord Injured” American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Central District Convention, Des Moines, IA.
Publications Chase, TM. (January 2018). Blessed Mother Blue Sky. The Phoenix Soul. http://www.thephoenixsoul.com/blog/terrychase
Chase, TM. (June 2018). Three White Bellies. Halfway Down the Stairs. http://www.halfwaydownthestairs.net/index.php?action=view&id=706
Chase, T. Peer Counseling: A Holistic, Psycho-social Approach, Chapter 47, ISCoS Textbook on Comprehensive Management of Spinal Cord Injuries. Editor: Harvinder Singh Chhabra. Wolters Kluwer (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2015
Chase T, Jha A, Brooks & Allshouse A. A pilot feasibility study of massage to reduce pain in people with spinal cord injury during acute rehabilitation. Spinal Cord (2013) 51:847-851.
Chase, TM. (Spring, 2012). Renowned rehab hospital teams up with EAAT Center. Strides, PATH, Int’l., 18(2):32-35.
Chase, TM. (March 2012). The Uncommon Co-Worker. HealthCare News. Available online at: http://www.colhcnews.com/newsletters/co-tchase0312.pdf.
Chase, TM. (November, 2011). Nurse Leaders on the High Ropes Course. HealthCare News. Available online at: http://www.colhcnews.com/newsletters/co-tchase1211.pdf.
Chase, TM. (September, 2011). The Caring Educator Fellowship at Craig Hospital, Colorado HealthCare News. Available online at: http://www.colhcnews.com/newsletters/co-tchase1011.pdf.
Chase, TC & Bricker, D. (January, 2010). Paralyzed but not powerless: Patient and family education in the rehabilitation setting. TherapyTimes.com. Available online at: http://www.therapytimes.com/010409Paralyzed
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Chase, TM. (2009). Power for the Patient in the Rehabilitation Setting. SCI Nursing, 26,(2) pg. 31-21. Accessed May 12, 2009. http://www.aascin.org/pdf/nursing-26-2.pdf
Chase, TM. (2007). Development of a Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program in an Acute Rehabilitation Setting. SCI Nursing, 24(1). Accessed June 27, 2007: http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/nursing/
Chase, TM. (2006). Power for the Patient in a Rehabilitation Setting. Voices in Dialogue: Journal of Dialogue Education, Winter (8). Accessed June 27, 2007: http://www.globalearning.com/News/Winter2006/Voices.htm
Chase, TM. (2006). Get in the Game! Essential Skills for SCI Patient Educators. SCI Nursing, 22(3), 146-149.
Chase, TM. (2004). A personal reflection on physical activity, health and wellness: Developments and advancements for people with spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 10(2), 151-162.
Chase, TM (2001). Activity and Exercise. In, A. Nelson (Ed.). Nursing Practice Related to Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders: A Core Curriculum (pg. 359-370). Eastern Paralyzed Veteran’s Association: New York.
Chase, TM (2001). Learning styles and teaching strategies: Enhancing the patient education experience. SCI Nursing, 18 (3), 138-140.
Chase, TM & Tracy, P. (1997). Physical fitness considerations for an aging SCI population. SCI Psychosocial Process, 10(3), 106-107.
Chase, TM & Lanig, IS (1997). Fitness Awareness during Acute SCI Rehabilitation. Topics in SCI: Physical Activity, Part I: Rehabilitation Issues, 3(1): 49-55. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.
Chase, TM (1997) Approaching Health and Wellness Issues for those with High Level Spinal Cord Injury. Topics in SCI: High Tetraplegia Issue. 2(3), 59-63. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.
Chase, TM. (Ed.) (1997). “Promoting Healthy Bowel Management for Persons with SCI” A curriculum compiled for patient education at Craig Hospital.
Chase, TM (Ed.) (1997). “Promoting Healthy Urinary Tract Management for Persons with SCI” A curriculum compiled for patient education at Craig Hospital.
Chase, TM (Ed.) (1996) "Promoting Healthy Skin for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury” A curriculum compiled and edited for patient education at Craig Hospital.
Chase, TM (Ed.) (1996) “Promoting Healthy Parenting for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury” A resource guide compiled and edited for staff and patients of Craig Hospital.
Chase, TM (1996). Physical Fitness Strategies. In, Lanig, IS (Ed.) A Practical Guide to Health Promotion After Spinal Cord Injury. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.
Chase, TM (April, 1996). Strategies for Promoting Health. Phases: SCI & Aging. RRTC on Aging and Spinal Cord Injury, Craig Hospital
Chase, TM (November, 1995). Water: A Most Essential Element. Victory Rolls,1(11), 5.
Chase, TM (August, 1995). Tennis Anyone? Part II. Victory Rolls, 1(8), 5.
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Chase, TM (May, 1995). Tennis Anyone? Part I. Victory Rolls, 1(5), 6.
Chase, TM (March, 1995). Getting in Shape, Staying in Shape. Victory Rolls, 1(3), 4.
Chase, TM (1992). Changed Bodies/Challenged Minds: A Guide to Becoming Physically Fit Following a Spinal Cord Injury. Craig Hospital.
Chase, TM (1991). Hey, Ms. Chase! Can I Take Your Wheelchair For a Spin? Transecent Trails, 22. Colorado Association of Middle Level Education.
Selected Honors Friends of Housing Award, Grand Junction Housing Authority, Grand Junction, CO.
Hal O’Leary Inspiration Award, Colorado Rockies, 2012
Florence Nightingale “Luminary” Awardee, Colorado Area Health Education Center, 2012
Life Time Achievement Award, Colorado Wheelchair Tennis Association, 2010
Community Service Award, University of Denver Alumni, 2009
Arthur Ashe Award, Colorado Tennis Association, 2002
Community Service
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation 2017-present Board Member
Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund 2016-present Board Member
Harmony Acres Equine Center 2016 Board Member
Temple Grandin Equine Center, CSU 2014-present Board Member
Center for Women’s Health Research 2009-2014 Board Member
Progressive Health Center 2006-2007 Board Member
Center for Contemplative Prayer 2002-2007 Volunteer
Colorado Tennis Association (CTA) 1999-2005 Board Member
CTA-Community Development Committee 1999-2005 Member Colorado Girls & Women in Sport Committee 1991-1999 Co-Chair
Women on Wheels Sports & Fitness Workshop 1991-1995 Co-Chair
RRTC-Aging with SCI Advisory Board 1994-1999 Consumer Advocate Craig Hospital
Colorado Wheelchair Tennis Foundation 1994-1996 President
Student’s Taking a New Direction (STAND) 1995-1998 Speaker's Bureau
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains 1996-2004 Speaker for NP Program
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Denver-Metro Middle & High Schools 1995-Present SCI Prevention Speaker
Professional Development
Writing by Writers Training Conference, Chautauqua Conference Center, Boulder, CO, April 20- 22, 2018
The Coaching Partnership and Prosperity Initiative Program CPI 1.0, Stephen McGhee Leadership, Denver, CO, May 2017-January 2018.
The Coaching Partnership and Prosperity Initiative Program, CPI 2.0. Stephen McGhee Leadership, Denver, CO. February-January 2019.
“Self as the Source” Creative Non-fiction Workshop, Whidbey Island, WA, November 29- December 5, 2016.
Medical Laboratory Science Annual Conference: “Interprofessional Education: Applications for Medical Laboratory Science” Presentation, SMH, GJ. January 22, 2016
Animals on the Mind: Social Neurobiology of Human-Animal Interactions in Research and Practice Conference, University of Denver, Denver CO, May 12-13, 2016.
DARe/SATe Module 1: Healing Early Attachment Wounds & Embracing the Authentic Self. July 11-13, 2015, Boulder, CO
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference, October 22-25, 2014. Indianapolis, IN.
Screening, Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and Motivational Interviewing, University of Colorado, College of Nursing, June, 2014, Denver, CO.
Horse Warriors Professionals Training: Equine Facilitated Mental Health (EFMH) & Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy/Learning (EFP/EFL), June 2014, Thayne, WY.
Institute for Human-Animal Interaction Practitioners Conference: Transforming Trauma, University of Denver, May 2014, Denver, CO.
Recovery to Practice: Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals, University of Colorado, College of Nursing, May, 2014, Denver, CO.
Colorado Speakers Academy, National Speakers Association, 2013-14, Denver, CO
Motivational Interviewing for the Healthcare Provider, University of Colorado, College of Nursing, September, 2013, Denver, CO .
ABC'S of Designing & Funding of School Programs: Horse Works Education, Strides for Success, 2012, Plainfield, IN
Equine Guided Education Association Annual Conference, 2011, Sebastopol, CA
Core Beliefs: Schemas that Script Our Lives. Sierra Tucson Networking Session, December, 2009. Denver, CO.
Preventing Compassion Fatigue. Odyssey Training Center, December, 2009. Denver, CO
Using Technology in Your Psychology Practice. University of Denver School of Professional
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Psychology. November, 2009. Denver, CO.
Stepfamilies: The New American Family and It’s Challenges. Sierra Tucson Network Lunch Session, August, 2009. Denver, CO.
Creating Momentum: The Practical Integration of Neurobiology, Motivational Theory and Coaching in Clinical Practice, Sierra Tucson Networking Session. June, 2009. Denver, CO.
The Psychology of Resilience: A Multi-Modal Framework for Thriving Based on the Heroic Journey. Cross Country Education, January, 2009. Boulder, CO.
Circles of Healing Facilitation Training, with Judith Cornell, PhD., January 2005, Watsonville, CA
The Art of Hosting and Convening Conversations Training, February 2005, Whidbey Island, WA
Wilderness Therapy Symposium & Training, Naropa University, September 2003, Boulder, CO
Compassionate Medicine: Remembering the Meaning and Wholeness in Health Care Conference, October 2000, Boston, MA
Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Master Practitioner Training. October 1999-April 2000, NLP Comprehensive, Arvada, CO
Connecting with the Spirit of Nursing: Central Colorado Chapter of ARN Educational Conference, May 1998, Denver, CO
Options in Life, Options in Health: A Look at Alternative Medicine, April 1998, Denver, CO
Alternative Medicine: An Objective View, March 1998, Denver, CO
Accreditation Standards for Patient and Family Education, JCAHO, November 1997, New Orleans, LA,
Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner Training, October 1997- March 1998 NLP Comprehensive, Arvada, CO
Review of the Drug Pipeline for Treating TBI & Stroke Patients, September 1997, Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO
Patient Confidentiality, August 1997, Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO
Thinking Outside the Lines, May 1997, National Education Seminars, Denver, CO
Cardiac Rehabilitation, February 1997 Assoc. of Rehabilitation Nurses Monthly Meeting, Englewood, CO
Internet Training, January 1997, Widen Our World, AT&T, Denver, CO
Educotherapy Workshop, January 1997, Page Bailey Institute, Denver, CO
We’ve Come a Long Way, But Can We Survive Managed Care-Health Care Issues Confronting Women with Disabilities? April 1996, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Health Promotion in Adolescent Problems, March 1996, Society for Adolescent Medicine, Denver, CO
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Creating Trajectories for Nursing Inquiry, February, 1996, Alpha Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, UCHSC, School of Nursing, Denver, CO
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