Curriculum Vitae Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S Therapist, Researcher, Educator 5900 Memorial Drive, Suite 218 Email: [email protected] Houston, TX 77007 (713) 254-9719 (Maiden name: Morrison) Areas of Specialization Addiction, Adolescent Brain Development, Prevention Programming & Research, Psychology, Counselor Education, Youth Recovery, Recovery Advocacy, Parent Coaching, Family of Origin Education Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education, December 2013, Sam Houston State University (CACREP Accredited), Huntsville, Texas Certificate in Supervision, April 2008, Houston, Texas Master of Clinical Psychology, May 1999, University of Houston, Clear Lake, Texas Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, December 1993, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska Professional Qualifications Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Supervisor, License #17399, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Shame Resilience Group Facilitator, Connections, Brené Brown Kids Camp Facilitator, Betty Ford Kids Camp 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification FuelEd Leadership Institute in Attachment Theory Professional Clinical Experience 2018-current Murphy-Peterson Behavioral Health Fellow for St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Hope and Healing Center. Duties include prevention science research, writing, behavioral health training, and consultation. 2018-current Private Practice at The Wellness Collective offering individual, family, couples, and group counseling for clients dealing with mental health, parenting problems, and addiction issues. Specialty in parent coaching, family of origin, and clinical supervision. 2008-2018 Director of the Behavioral Health Institute & The Choices Prevention Program at The Council on Recovery (formerly The Council Alcohol and Drugs Houston). Duties include creating and implementing prevention curriculum and programming and outcomes research, training counselors, providing and overseeing clinical services, managing graduate intern training institute, Individual/family/couples therapy, individual/family/couples therapy, parent coaching, community relationship building, and planning community education projects, programs, and workshops. 2005-2008 Group Facilitator & Consultant, Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston, Covenant House. Duties include facilitating group for homeless youth, training facilitators, and facilitator evaluation. 2007-2008 Clinical Director, Teen & Family Services, Houston. Duties include managing and implementing clinical services and staff and intern training. 1999-2007 Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Center for Success and Independence, Houston. Duties include teaching anger management and independent living skills, conducting individual, group, and family therapy for at-risk adolescents, and training and evaluating staff in evidenced-based clinical protocols. 1998-2000 Research Assistant, Gulf War Syndrome Study, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston. Duties include conducting neuropsychological testing for Gulf War veterans, compiling clinical data, collaborating with national study sites. Professional Teaching Experience Spring 2018 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas 2 Fall 2018 Couples & Family Therapy (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas Fall 2018 Ethics for Counselors (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas Fall 2018 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Summer 2018 Crisis Intervention (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Spring 2018 Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Fall 2017 Ethics for Counselors (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas Fall 2017 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Fall 2017 Counseling Skills & Modalities (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Summer 2017 Crisis Intervention (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Summer 2017 Treatment Modalities (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Spring 2017 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas Spring 2017 Psychopathology & Diagnosis (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Fall 2016 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Sam Houston State University Fall 2016 Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Summer 2016 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Spring 2016 Counseling Skills & Modalities (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College 3 Fall 2015 Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Springfield College Fall 2015 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Sam Houston State University Spring 2015 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Sam Houston State University Fall 2014 Introduction to Helping Relationships (undergraduate level), Adjunct Professor, Sam Houston State University Summer 2014 Counseling for Addictions (graduate level), Adjunct Professor, Sam Houston State University Spring 2014 Introduction to Helping Relationships (undergraduate level), Adjunct Professor, Sam Houston State University Summer 2012 Marriage & Family Therapy Course (graduate level), (Co- taught) Sam Houston State University Spring 2012 Addictions Counseling (graduate level), (Co-taught) Sam Houston State University Board Membership 2018-current Cougars in Recovery External Advisory Board 2017-current Advisory Council Member, Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston 2014-current Association of Alternative Peer Groups, Secretary 2012-current Teen & Family Services, Research Advisory Board Member 2010-2013 The Prevention Researcher, Advisory Board Member Professional Organizations Texas Counseling Association American Counseling Association Published Blogs & Online Interviews Collier, C. (2018, TBD). Alcohol Identity. MADD. 4 Collier, C. (2017, July 27). Are you at risk? The science of high-risk behavior. Jewish Family Herald. Vicki Samuels Levy http://jhvonline.com/are-you-at-risk-the-science-of-highrisk-behavior-p23056-153.htm Collier, C. (2017, Sept 6). NPR Houston. http://www.npr.org/sections/health- shots/2017/09/06/548819207/houston-methadone-clinics-reopen-after-harveys-flooding Collier, C. (2015, Mar 9). Raise Their Brain: The Science of Preventing High-Risk Behavior. One Hour-at-a-Time. Mary Woods. https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/83935/raise-their-brain-the-science-of- preventing-high-risk-behavior Published Articles Nash, A.J., Hennesey, E. & Collier, C, (TBD, 2019). Exploring Recovery Capital Among Adolescents in an Alternative Peer Group. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Nash, A.J., Engebretson, J., Collier, C, & Cron, S. (2019). Testing the feasibility of measuring recovery in adolescent participants of an Alternative Peer Group: Lessons Learned and Next Steps. Journal of Adolescent Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0743558418822332 Collier, C, Davison, J. & Onwuegbuzie, A.J. (2017). Mixed Methods Study of Multiple High-Risk Behavior Prevention Program on High School Students. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, Inaugural Special Issue. http://ijmra.org/index.php/2017/09/06/inaugural-special-issue/ Collier, C, Onwuegbuzie, A. J., LaChapelle, A. & Davison, J. (2016). Effects of a Comprehensive, Multiple Risky Behavior Prevention Program on High School Students. Journal of Addiction, vol. 2016, Article ID 9545847. doi:10.1155/2016/9545847 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5031878/ Nash, A.J. & Collier, C. (2016). The Alternative Peer Group: A developmentally appropriate recovery support model for adolescents. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 27 (2). Collier, C. (2014, March). Impact of Trauma and Resiliency on Addiction. Recovery Today. Collier, C., Hilliker, R., & Onwuegbuzie, A. (2013, November). Alternative peer group: A model for youth recovery. The Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery. Collier, C. & Henriksen, (2012, December 10). Teachers’ perceptions of a universal, multiple high-risk behavior prevention program. The 5 Qualitative Report, Volume 17, Week 50. Collier, C., Simpson, S., Najera, J., & Weiner, L. (2012, December). Peer influence and recovery. The Prevention Researcher, Volume 19. Collier, C. (2012). Counseling in Costa Rica: A comparative study. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. doi: 10.1007/s10447-012- 9167-3 Morrison, C., & Bailey, C. (2011, March). The alternative peer group: A recovery model for teens and young adults. Recovery Today. Published Dissertation Collier, C. (2013). Effects of comprehensive, multiple high-risk behaviors prevention program on high school students. (Order No. 3579540, Sam Houston State University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 397. Retrieved from https://ezproxy.shsu.edu/login?url=http://search. proquest.com/docview/1507565663?accountid=7065. (1507565663). Awards & Commendations 2018 Texas Association of Addictions Professionals-Houston Chapter Torchbearer of the Year Award for direct impact on the provision of prevention, education and/or intervention services to the chemical dependency field. 2017 Adolescent Treatment Team Recognition, The Council on Recovery 2015 Prevention & Education Commendation Award from the National Council