Regional Presentations:
"A Closer Look at the Sex Offender: Pathology, Recidivism,
and Relapse Prevention." Keynote Address, CEASE Conference, Utah State
University, Logan, UT. October 29th, 1999.
"Utah's Sex Offfender Specific Research," State
of Utah, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Corretions. Salt
Lake City, Ut. March 3rd, 1999.
"Sex Offender Treatment--Does it Work? State of Utah, Department
of Human Services, Division of Youth Corrections Annual Conference, Commitment,
Challenge, & Change" Salt Lake City, Utah. May 20 and June 9, 1998.
"Utah's Sex Offender Specific
Research." Utah Network on Juveniles Offending Sexually, Juvenile Sex Offender
Training Academy, Salt Lake City, Utah. April 15, 1998.
"Juvenile Sex Offenders: Are Sexual Offenders Different
from other Delinquents, or Juvenile Sex Offenders: Are they Criminals or do
they have Emotional Problems." Ninth Annual Preserving the Innocence of Children
Conference. Ogden, Utah. August 6, 1996
"Resiliency in Victims of Sexual Abuse: Examination of Explanatory
Style and Self-Perception." Tenth Biennial Meeting of the Southwestern Society
for Research in Human Development. Park City, Utah, March 28- 30, 1996.
"Resiliency in Victims of Sexual Abuse: Examination of Self-Perception
and Explanatory Style" 1996 UCFR Annual Conference, Utah State University,
"Characteristics of the Juvenile Perpetrator." Keynote Speaker
for the Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse: Victims and Perpetrators, Utah Task
Force on Child Sexual Abuse, Salt Lake City, Utah, October 22, 1992.
"Typological Profiling of the Youthful Sex Offender: A Critical
Variables Analysis." Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Conference,
Midway, Utah, September 18, 1992.
"In Creation of a Typological Profile of the Adolescent
Sex Offender: An Evaluation of Religious, Family and Educational Variables."
Center for Studies of the Family, 19th Annual Conference, Brigham Young University,
Provo, Utah, March 11-12, 1992.
"Characteristics of Personality Disorders," Utah State Extension,
Salt Lake City, Utah, August, 1988.
"Adolescent Suicide: Recognition and Intervention," ComNet,
Logan, Utah, June, 1987.
"Coping with PMS," ComNet, Logan, Utah, June, 1987.
"Stress Management for Families of Traveling Executives,"
ALCO, Inc., Logan, Utah, May, 1985
"Communication Before, During and After Conflict," Uinta
County School District No. 1, Evanston, Wyoming, March, 1985.
"Adolescent Suicide: A Teenage Epidemic," Tooele County
Community Council, Tooele, Utah, February, 1985.
"A Community Outlook on Child Sexual Abuse." Co-sponsor
for a two-day seminar on Child Sexual Abuse--its causes, consequences, treatment
and prevention, and its effects on the community, Utah State University, Logan,
Utah, October, 1984.
"Family Therapy and the Treatment of Adolescents," LDS Social
Services Annual Retreat, Ogden, Utah, September, 1984.
"Hyperactivity." Discussant for the Early Childhood Research
Program, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, May, 1984.
"Analysis of Marital Expectations," Family Life Conference,
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, April, 1984.
"Methods for Teaching Human Sexuality in Secondary School
Family and Human Development Programs," Utah State University, Logan, Utah,
June, 1983.
"Expert Witnessing," Utah Council on Family Relations Annual
Meeting, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah, March, 1983.
"Marriage and Family Therapy Program at USU," Utah Association
for Marriage and Family Therapy, Salt Lake City, Utah, September, 1982.
"Healthy Families: Insights and Perspectives," Families
Alive Conference, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah, September 1982.
"Sexuality: What is it?" Sexuality and Disability Workshop,
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, May, 1982.
"Developing Interpersonal Communication Skills," Sexuality
and Disability Workshop, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, May, 1982.
"Communicating Your Sexual Needs," Sexuality and Disability
Workshop, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, May, 1982.
"Growing Together: Preparing Youth for Adolescence," Speak
up for Children: Enhancing Development in Youth Ages 5 through 12, Utah State
University, Logan, Utah, May, 1982.
"Issues Facing Families in the Eighties," Keynote Address,
Utah Psychological Association, Salt Lake City, Utah, April, 1982.
"The Psychosocial Development of Adolescence and Its Impact
on Leadership Training," State 4-H Conference, Madison, Wisconsin, March,
1981.
"Dating, Values and Sexual Behavior," Adolescent Workshop,
Eau Claire and Chippewa County Adolescent Camp, Fall Creek, Wisconsin, January,
1981.
"Becoming a Parent," 4-H Home and Family, Mechanical Science
Day, University of Wisconsin-Stout, January, 1981.
"Play: More than Fun--Middle Childhood," State Professional
Development Inservice for Home Economists, Menomonie (February) and Madison
(March), Wisconsin, 1981.
"Professional Congruence: Personal and Professional Values
in Harmony," 3rd Annual Child Development and Family Life Practicum Workshop,
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin, February, 1981.
"Strengthening the Family Through 4-H," Keynote Address,
4-H Home and Family, Mechanical Science Day, University of Wisconsin-Stout,
January, 1981.
"Children and Play: More than Fun," Wisconsin Early Childhood
Association, Region IV, Fall Conference, Menomonie, Wisconsin, November, 1980.
"Encouraging Relationships at Home and in 4-H Clubs," 4-H
Leaders of the Western District, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie,
Wisconsin, October, 1980.
"The Family: An Endangered Species?" Keynote Address, FHA-HERO
District II Fall Meeting, Durand, Wisconsin, September, 1980.
"Relating to Our Children and Grandchildren," Keynote Address,
Extension Homemakers Spring Council Meeting, St. Croix County, Wisconsin,
April, 1980.
"Socialization and Self-Esteem: A Test of Symbolic Interaction
and Social Learning Explanations," Wisconsin Home Economics Association, Wausau,
Wisconsin, April, 1980.
"Quality Parenting: Making Each Moment a Teaching Moment,"
Keynote Address, Lake Region Association of Home Economists, Vilas County,
Wisconsin, April, 1980.
"The Nature and Philosophy of Supervision: Implications
for the Child Development and Family Life Student," 2nd Annual Child Development
and Family Life Practicum Workshop, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie,
Wisconsin, February, 1980.
"Values and Dating," Adolescent Workshop, Racine/Walworth/Ozaukee
County Adolescent Camp, Baraboo, Wisconsin, February, 1980.
"Research and More: Trends in Family Relations," Northern
District Home Economists ETN, Menomonie, Wisconsin, February, 1980.
"Communicating with Children," Keynote Address, 4-H Leaders'
Banquet, Burnett County, Wisconsin, November, 1979.
"When `Band-Aids' Aren't Enough: Children's Emotions," Wisconsin
Early Childhood Association Conference, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie,
Wisconsin, November, 1979.
"The Conceptualization of Self-Esteem," Wisconsin Home Economics
Association, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, March, 1979.
"Dealing with Emotional Crises of Childhood," 28th Annual
Guidance Conference, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin,
February, 1979.
"The Influence of Parent-Child Interaction and Modeling
on the Development of Self-Esteem in Children," Western Regional Conference
of the Society for Research in Child Development, San Francisco, California,
February, 1978.
"Modeling and Child-Rearing Patterns in the Development
of Self-Esteem in Children," 6th Annual BYU Family Research Conference, Brigham
Young University, February, 1977.
"Foster Parents and School System," Workshop, Utah Foster
Parents Conference, University of Utah School of Social Work, November, 1975.
"Parent and Family Roles in 4-H: Meeting Tomorrow's Needs
Today," Workshop, 4-H Leaders of the Western District, University of Wisconsin-Stout,
Menomonie, Wisconsin, October, 1979.
"Child Guidance: A Review," Western District Home Economist
ETN, Menomonie, Wisconsin, October, 1979.
Local Presentations:
"Smart Love: Developing and Maintaining Relationships."
Hugs and Kisses Week, Peer Counselor Association, Utah State University, Logan,
Utah. February 19, 1997.
"Maintaining Relationship in a Complex Society." North Logan,
Utah. February 5, 1997.
"Understanding abuse: What it is and what to do about it."
Millville, Utah, November 5, 1995.
"Coping with Stress: Surviving University Life: Invited
presentation to incoming Freshman, Utah State University, October 12, 1995.
"Survival in a University Setting: Freshman Orientation."
Panel member, Utah State University, September, 1995.
"How to Fight with Your Spouse: Key Steps to Making Your
Relationship a Win-Win Situation. " Invited workshop presenter, REACH Peer
Counseling Association, Utah State University, April, 1995.
"Teaching Excellence Panel," Teaching Assistants Workshop,
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, September 16, 1991.
"Develop Personal Self-Esteem: Creating Values Based Standards,"
Youth Presentation, Evanston, Wyoming, September 20, 1991.
"Recognizing and Fostering Self-Esteem in Early Childhood,"
Utah State University Child Lab, Logan, Utah, February 1991.
"Avoiding Marital Devitalization: An Enhancement Method
for Couples," Logan, Utah, January 1991.
"Releasing Your Hidden Potential: Fostering the Power of
Positive Self-Esteem," 1990 Honors Retreat, Utah State University, Logan,
Utah, September, 1990.
"Stress: Signs, Symptoms and Interventions," Logan, Utah,
March, 1990.
