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Dr. D.H. StapletonAlabama State UniversityCurriculum VitaeEducation: Doctor of EducationAlabama State UniversityEducational Leadership, Policy and LawMay, 2009 Master of ScienceFlorida State UniversityRehabilitation CounselingAugust, 1985 Bachelor of Science Florida State UniversityDouble Major: Psychology and Rehabilitation Services May, 1983 Licensure Information:Supervising Counselor (Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling) - # 333Licensed Professional Counselor (Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling) - #1106Certifications/Practice Accomplishments:Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification) - # 00004338National Certified Counselor (National Board for Certified Counselors)- # 17313Certified Grant Writing Specialist, National Grant Writers Association, December 2002Certified Grant Writer, National Grant Writers Association, December 2007Board Certified- TeleMental Health Provider (Center for Credentialing & Education)- #1002, October, 2018Passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) for the Military Health Systems (September 2014)Peer Reviewer for the Council on Accreditation (2002-present)Approved Therapist for TRICARE/Humana Military Healthcare (2012- 2017)Chronological Listing of Professional Experience: Department ChairProgram Coordinator, Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Program Alabama State University - Department of Rehabilitation Studies (Montgomery, AL), 08/17- presentProgram Coordinator, Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services Program Alabama State University - Department of Rehabilitation Studies (Montgomery, AL), 08/16- 08/17Chief Operations Officer Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. (Alabama, Maryland, Washington, D.C.), 01/02- 08/16PRN TherapistCarebridge Corporation-Employee Assistance Program Services (Malvern, PA), 06/13- 12/16Part-Time TherapistPsych-On-Site, Inc. (Houston, TX), 10/11- 04/12TherapistAlabama Post Adoptions Connections (Montgomery, AL), 11/01- 08/05Owner/Licensed Professional CounselorDHS Counseling Services (Montgomery, AL), 02/97- 12/01Family Therapist / Clinical DirectorSeraaj Family Homes, Inc. (Montgomery, AL), 08/93- 02/97Quality Assurance DirectorM.A.R.C. (Montgomery, AL), 11/93- 05/95Habilitation Team CoordinatorJ.S. Tarwater Developmental Center (Wetumpka, AL), 02/93- 11/93Program CoordinatorCoffee County Substance Abuse Program (Enterprise, AL), 12/91- 02/93Program CoordinatorFirst Step Substance Abuse Program (Red Level, AL), 12/90- 12/91Rehabilitation ConsultantConServCo (Ocala, FL), 06/88- 11/90Rehabilitation SpecialistComprehensive Rehabilitation Associates (Jacksonville, FL), 12/86- 06/88Rehabilitation TherapistMarion Correctional Institution (Lowell, FL), 05/85- 12/86Rehabilitation Counselor InternOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation (Quincy, FL), 1985 Mental Health TechnicianApalachee Community Mental Health Detox Unit (Tallahassee, FL), 1984Independent Living TrainerFlorida State University (Tallahassee, FL), 1984Adult Basic Education TeacherG.A.R.C. (Quincy, FL), 1983Alcohol Counselor Intern Primary Care Center (Tallahassee, FL), 1983Professional Presentations:Employing Individuals with Disabilities (Kiwanis Club, Dixie County, Florida, 1990)Community Awareness of Substance Abuse Issues (Public Health Dept., Coffee County Alabama, 1992)Providing Unconditional Care to Foster Children (Alabama Conference of Social Work, Gulf Shores, AL, 2003)Talking With Your Children about Adoption (Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parents Association Annual Conference, Montgomery, AL, 2003, 2004) Behavior Modification Strategies (Foster-Family Treatment Association Annual Conference, Montgomery, Alabama, 2003)Achieving Organizational Accreditation (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2003-2012)Creating Behavior Modification Plans for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances (Jefferson County Alabama Department of Human Resources, 2004)Bonding & Attachment (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2005-2009)Cultural Competency & Diversity (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL 2005-2013)Using a Generic Planning Model to Enhance the Educational Experiences of Foster Children (International Society of Educational Planners Annual Conference, Pittsburg, PA, 2006)Serving Medically Fragile Children (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2009)Engaging Families (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2009-2013)Professional Ethics for Counselors & Social Workers (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2009-2013)Designing and Implementing Foster Care Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities (Alabama Conference of Social Work, Gulf Shores, AL, February 2010)Supervision and Leadership in Social Services (Alabama Conference of Social Work, Gulf Shores, AL, February 2011)Perceptions of Therapeutic Foster Parents on their Involvement in the Education of Alabama’s Foster Children (Foster-Family Treatment Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 2011)Best Practices for Working with Children With Disabilities (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2012)Clinical Supervision: Leadership Series (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2013)Consumer Rights (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2013)Enhancing Change-Oriented Skills: Unconditional Positive Regard (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2014)The Case Manager’s Role in Treatment Planning & Service Delivery (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2014)Permanency for Children (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2014)Developing Clinical Case Management Skills: Student Internship Series (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2014)Assessing Children & Families in Child Welfare Services (Guest Lecturer, Alabama A&M, Graduate Social Work Program, Huntsville, AL, 2014)Grief and Loss (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2015)Crisis Management for Foster Parents and Staff (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2015)Drug Abuse & Dependency (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2015)RC Consent Decree & the ISP Process (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2015)Therapeutic Foster Care (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2015)Childhood Trauma (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2015)Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2018)Treatment Strategies in Addictions (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2018)Substance Abuse Part 1 and 2 (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2018)Ethical Guidelines for Professional Counselors and Social Workers Part 1 and 2 (Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Montgomery, AL, 2018)AOTA Annual Conference & Expo - Conversations That Matter - A Novel Approach to Promoting Health & Wellness in Adolescents Living with Sickle Cell Disease, New Orleans, LA, 2019.National Association of Multi-Cultural Rehabilitation Concerns Annual Conference - A Novel Approach to Promoting Health & Wellness in Adolescents Living with Sickle Cell Disease, Atlanta, GA, 2019.Alabama Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference- A Model for Assessing, Identifying, and Supporting Students at Risk for Suicidality, Troy University, Troy, AL, 2019.Family Focused Treatment Association (FFTA) Annual Conference- Ethics, Orange Beach, Alabama, 2019. Professional Writings (Request for Proposals- 2002-2018- *funding received):Permanency Project (Alabama State Department of Human Resources)*Transitional Living Program Services (Alabama State Department of Human Resources)Continuums of Care (Alabama State Department of Human Resources)*Permanency Reunification & Continuum Services (Alabama State Department of Human Resources)*Therapeutic Foster Care for Children (Alabama State Department of Human Resources)*Crisis Residential Services (Alabama State Department of Human Resources)*Mothers & Infants Program (Alabama State Department of Human Resources)*Adoption Services (Maryland Department of Human Resources)*Developmentally Disabled Family-Based and Congregate Care Services (Child & Family Services Agency, Washington, DC)*Medically Fragile Family-Based Services (Child & Family Services Agency, Washington, DC)*Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (United States Department of Health & Human Services -Office of Refugee Resettlement)Promoting Safe & Stable Families (Child & Family Services Agency, Washington, DC)Therapeutic Transitional Services for Youth (Alabama State Department of Human Resources)Research Experience:Raines, G.M., Stasher-Booker, B., and Stapleton, D.H. (2019). Promoting Mental Health and Wellness for Adolescents Living with Sickle Cell Disease. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections.Book Chapter on Effective Communication In Joseph, M.M. and Edwards, D. (Editors) (2019). Practicum and Internship Manual: A Resource for Rehabilitation and Human Services Students, Aspen Professional Services: Linn Creek, Missouri. Joseph, M.M., Stapleton, D.H., Drake, C.Y., Ware, S., and Edwards, D. (2018). The Ethics of Undergraduate Rehabilitation Education: Development and Implementation of a Quality Curriculum/Program (Faculty & Student Accountability). Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling.Drake, C.Y., Stapleton, D.H., & Yasui, N.Y. (2018). Strengths-based undergraduate rehabilitation education model: Preparing minority leaders for diverse workforce.? Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. Stapleton, D.H. (2009). Perceptions of Therapeutic Foster Parents on their Involvement in the Education of Alabama’s Foster Children, Alabama State University.Memberships in Professional Organizations:American Counseling Association American Rehabilitation Counseling Association Association for Adult Development and AgingAssociation for Multicultural Counseling and Development AMCD Strategic Planning CommitteeAMCD Task ForceGrief Counseling Competencies Interest Group (GCCIG)Executive Board Memberships: Second Chance Foundation (2002 – Present)Council on Substance Abuse – Montgomery, Alabama (2016 - present)Consultative and Community Advisory Positions Held:Substance Prevention Advisory Board - Alabama Department of Mental Health (2014 - Present)Seraaj Family Homes, Consultant & Advisory Board Chair (2016-present)Academic Citizenship Activities (Alabama State University):Commencement Marshal (College of Health Sciences)Student Development Committee (College of Health Sciences)Research & Creative Activity Committee (College of Health Sciences)Curriculum Committee (College of Health Sciences)Clinical Education Committee (College of Health Sciences)Advisor, Student Red Cross Club (2016-2019)Advisor, Rehabilitation Services ClubAdvisor, Rehabilitation Counseling Student AssociationAdvisor for Dakota Vessicchio, W.E.B. Dubois Honor Student (Capstone Research Committee)Committee Member for Natasha Marshall, W.E.B. Dubois Honor Student (Capstone Research Committee)Committee Member for Taylor Kelly, W.E.B. Dubois Honor Student (Capstone Research Committee)Chair, Admissions Committee, Department of Rehabilitation StudiesSearch Committee Member, Positon: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor (Department of Social Work) Search Committee Member, Position: Assistant Professor (Department of Health Information ManagementChair of Search Committee, Position: Assistant Professor (Department of Rehabilitation Studies)Search Committee Member, Position: Dean of College of Health SciencesInstitution Review Board (IRB) Member Other Academic Experience/University Affiliations:Served as internship site supervisor/liaison for social work, counseling, and human services students from Alabama State University, University of Alabama, University of Southern California (on-line Master of Social Work program), Tuskegee University, and Amridge University (2005-2016)Guest Lecturer, Master of Social Work Program, Alabama A&M (2014)Adjunct Professor, Rehabilitation Services, Alabama State University (2014-2016)Temporary Member of the Graduate Faculty of The University of Alabama (2017-2020)- Dissertation Committee Member to Social Work Doctoral CandidateFellowship Awards:Doctoral Fellow, Alabama State University’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Law (08/2005 – 12/2007)Research Fellow, Langston University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (09/2017 – present)Continuing Education (Attended) January, 2015- present:An Overview of the NMT Model for At Risk ChildrenWorking with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Their MothersGrief and LossDistance Credentialed Counselor TrainingAssessing DepressionSexual Compulsivity in AdolescentsUnderstanding DisabilityAdoption: Finding Forever FamiliesCommunicating with SchoolsIEPs, 504 Plans, & Behavioral Interventions in SchoolsDomestic ViolenceProviding Poverty Competent Service InterventionsMindfulnessTrauma Informed Care Training SeriesPsychopharmacology for Mental Health ProfessionalsCurrent Trends in Drug UseEthical & Social Issues in Counseling Medical Error Prevention: A Mental Health PerspectiveEducation for the Child with Special NeedsCounseling Older AdultsPrudent Parenting TrainingEthical Considerations with Special Populations16th Annual Diabetes, Cardiovascular & Obesity ConferenceNavigating Moral Injury with ACT and ForgivenessGroup and Cultural Dynamics of SuicideHelping Families Heal: Effective Strategies for Moving Beyond TraumaAlabama Foster Family Treatment Association Chapter (7th Annual Fall Conference)Serving and Embracing a Child’s StoryPost-Trauma Stress Disorder Following All Hazard DisordersLangston University Research and Training Center State of the Science Conference Borderline Personality DisorderHow to Write a CACREP Self-StudySocial & Behavioral Responsible Conduct of ResearchEthics for CounselorsThe Intersection of Pain & CultureCITI Training for IRB UsersHIV AIDS Clinical Care: Neuropsychiatrist Disorders Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Qualitative Research 2018 Knowledge Translation ConferenceConducting Applied Research in the Field of Vocational Rehabilitation: Strategies and Challenges in Studying Emerging ModelsUnderstanding DisabilityPeer-to-Peer Mentorship Research Team Academy (LU-RRTC)Residency Phase and Grant-Writing Technical Assistance (LU-RRTC)HIPAA Compliance for Telemental Health Best Practices in Video Telemental HealthCurrent Teaching Responsibilities:REH 305, Vocational Development REH 311, Pharmacology in AddictionsREH 312, Treatment Strategies in AddictionREH 408, Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation (Seminar)REH 305, Case Management in RehabilitationHSC 5014, Psychosocial Aspects of DisabilityRCOU 621, Rehabilitation Counseling InternshipRCOU 524, Group ProcessRCOU 511, Foundations of Rehabilitation CounselingRCOU 611, Rehabilitation Practicum ................
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