More Than 30 Years of Experience in Counseling, Teaching and Consulting

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Alan L. Cook

17511 County Road G

Cortez, CO 81321-9582

Home: (970) 564-0665

Office: (970) 565-4109

Cell: (970) 749-9529

Email:

SUMMARY:

More than 30 years of experience in Counseling, Teaching and Consulting.

EDUCATION:

2001LACState of ColoradoDept. of Regulatory Agencies #99

1999 DAPADiplomate, American Psychotherapy Association

1990 LPCState of ColoradoLicensed Professional Counselor Certification #412

1989 M.A.University of ColoradoCounseling and Human Development

1983University of PhoenixBusiness Administration/Accounting

1978University of TexasMusic Therapy/ Special Education

1976 BMEd.TexasTechUniversityMusic Education

Continuing Education/Professional Development Received:

1976 - 1979 Classical Guitar Pedagogy

1977Workshop: Classical Guitar Techniques for Adolescent Learners

1978 - 1979Sign Language Instruction

1978Workshop: Techniques in Using Music in the Special Education Classroom

1978Workshop: Using Music with Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents

1979Seminar: Using Music to enhance Self-Esteem in the classroom

1980Workshop: Curriculum Writing Techniques

1981Workshop: The Computer in Education

1984 - 1996Abendmusik - professional choral group for enhancement of choral pedagogy

1983Seminar: Accounting for Private Practice

1983Seminar: The Fundamentals of Economics

1984Workshop: Body, Mind, and Spirit - the holistic approach to health and healing addiction

1985Inservice: Understanding Chemical Abuse In Teens And Adults

1986Workshop: Using Word Processing In The English Curriculum

1987Workshop: Creative Writing - A Visual Approach

1990Workshop: Eriksonian Hypnotherapy Techniques

1990Workshop: Resolving Conflicts

1990 - 1993Workshop: AIDS, Medicine, and Miracles

1990Workshop: AIDS 101...Understanding HIV Infection

1991Workshop: Homosexuality and AIDS

1991Workshop: Leading HIV/AIDS Support Groups

1992Workshop: Grief and Loss Counseling

1992Workshop: The Spirituality of AIDS/HIV

1992Workshop: The Bible and Homosexuality

1993Workshop: HIV Infection and Chemical Abuse

1993Workshop: Fundamentalism and Control

1993EMDR Level I Training

1993Lecture: Sexuality and Spirituality

1993Lecture: The Nature of Family Dynamics

1993Lecture: The Politics of Religion

1994Workshop: Play Therapy Techniques

1994Inservice: Family Therapy Dynamics

1994Workshop: Family Systems Counseling Techniques

1994Workshop: Enneagrams

1994Effective Leadership and Management Training

1995Supervising Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Counselors

1995Cognitive Therapy Techniques in Addiction Counseling

1996Therapy Approaches in Eating Disorder Counseling

1996EMDR Level II Training

2001Motivational Interviewing Training – Dr. Miller

2003Motivational Interviewing Supervisory Training – Dr. Miller

2003MIA-STEP Training of trainers - MWATTC

Presentations/Workshops Given:

1984Supporting Persons Living With AIDS - What they need most

1986Understanding Adolescents - The teacher’s challenge

1987Supporting Teens and Families Through Their Addictions

1988Teen Empowerment

1989Spirituality and Psychotherapy - Is there a relationship?

1989Communication Between Couples - The Primary Relationship

1990What is a Transsexual, anyway?

1990Counseling Gay Couples and Families

1990Counseling Couples with HIV

1993Counseling Juvenile Offenders

1993The Role of Prejudice in Counseling

1993Understanding Teen Relationships

1993The Role of Religion in Psychological Health

1993How to Bring Together a Community in Conflict

1994Managing Conflict and Anger in Relationships

1994Teens and HIV - Reducing the Risk Factors

1994Managing a Changing Work Environment

1995Understanding Grief

1995Free to Eat: Understanding Binge Eating

1995Learn to Love Your Body

1995Stress Management

1996The Art of Assertive Communication

1996Communicating Effectively

1996Anger Management Techniques

1996Time Management

1997Clinical Techniques in Group Therapy

1999Workplace Drug Abuse – Signs and Interventions

2000-2009Motivational Interviewing – Train the Trainer

2001-2009ASI-Treatment MATRS – Treatment Planning for Providers

2002-2009MIA-STEP – Motivational Interviewing Assessment-Supervisory Training to Enhance Proficiency

2005-2009Inspiriational Leadership Workshops

Professional Organization Memberships:

Licensed ProfessionalCounselorState BoardBoard Chair

SouthwestMemorialHospitalPublic Relations Committee member

Four Corners Gay/Lesbian Alliance for DiversityMember

West Slope Casa MSOQuality Assurance Committee member

American Mental Health Counselors AssociationMember

Lower Wilson Ditch AssociationBoard President

American Psychotherapy AssociationDiplomate

El Paso County Association ofPast board member and Community Relations

Licensed Professional Counselors Committee Chair

American Counseling AssociationMember

AIDS Interfaith NetworkFounding Member, past UCC representative

Parents, Frients and Friends of Lesbians and GaysFounder of the Colorado Springs Chapter

Southern Colorado AIDS ProjectPast Board Member and facilitator of HIV/AIDS support groups

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

1999 - presentDirector/Clinical Supervisor

Cortez Addictions Recovery Services, Inc.

Cortez, CO

Manage and supervise staff of 6 clinicians

Clinical director of prevention, early intervention, and treatment programs

Manage adult programs including DUI level I and II, Intensive Outpatient, and Aftercare

Manage adolescent programs including First Offenders, Early Intervention, Youth Intensive Outpatient,

and Aftercare

Develop annual budget and marketing plans for the organization

1997 -1999Clinical Supervisor

Cortez Addictions Recovery Services

Cortez, CO

Clinicalsupervisor for counseling staff

Individual and family therapist

Developer and supervisor for adolescent and adult intervention programs

1993 - 1997Coordinator of Training and Development/EAP Counselor

Profile Employee Assistance Program

Colorado Springs, CO

Brief counseling for individuals and couples

Workshops and presentations for organizations

Management consultations

1988 - 1997:Psychotherapist in Private Practice

LIFESIGNS/Center for Psychotherapy

Colorado Springs, CO

Counseling for individuals, couples, groups, and organizations.

Specialties in: Family Issues, Adolescent issues, AIDS/HIV issues, Career conflicts, Conflict resolution,

Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Abuse Issues, Gender identity issues, Grief/Loss issues, Intimacy, Multi-Cultural counseling issues, Relationships, Spirituality, Holistic health.

1984 - 1988Teacher/Counselor

The Colorado Springs School

Colorado Springs, CO

Instructor of Music, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Computer skills, and Economics

Head of Health Group for prevention and intervention of drug and alcohol abuse

Counselor/advisor for upper school students

1982 - 1984Accountant/Analyst

Brown Disc Manufacturing, Inc.

Colorado Springs, CO

Coordinator of employee/administrator relations

Programmer/analyst for computer systems

Designer and operator of data programs for accounting systems

Supervisor of payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable departments

1979 - 1982Teacher/Counselor

Widefield School District #3

Security, CO

Teacher of 7 - 9 grade Music and English

Peer counselor coordinator/trainer

1976 - 1979Teacher/Counselor

El Paso Independent School District

El Paso, TX

District-wide organizer and designer of the 9 - 12 grade guitar curriculum

Teacher of 9 - 12 grade Vocal music, Guitar, English, and Social Studies

Student advisor of cultural relations and drug use prevention programs

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST