Cara Lynn Carlson



Cara L. Carlson February 2017

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Cara L. Carlson, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW, RYT-200, EMDR Certified

3646 - 14th Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55407

(612) 462-3812 Office/Cell

caracarlson51@

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA, 2009

Concentration: Transpersonal Psychology

Dissertation Topic: Exploring a Communities Approach to the Sacred Feminine

M.S.W., Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN, 1993

Concentration: Family Practice

Thesis: Adolescent Female Survivors of Child Sexual Trauma

B.A., Social Work, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN, 1990

Undergraduate Research Project: Women’s Self Report of Child Sexual Abuse

PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2007 - Present Integral Clinical Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Community non-profit Consultant: Anam Cara Therapies, Minneapolis MN. Board Approved Supervisor: LSW, LGSW, LISCW, LPC, LPCC.

September 2008 – May 2012 BSW Clinical Faculty: St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas School of Social Work, St. Paul, MN.

Courses taught in both BSW and MSW Programs, i.e. Field and practice classes, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Family Resiliency and Diversity, Applied Graduate Research Seminar

May 1998 - March 2007 Clinical Social Worker and Cultural Guide: Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, Minneapolis, MN

February 1995 - May 1998 Senior Social Worker: Village Social Services,

(Formerly, Hennepin County Children and Family Services) Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, Minneapolis, MN

May 1993 - February 1995 Support Group Manager: Chrysalis, A Center for Women, Minneapolis, MN

July 1990 - October 1993 Prenatal Health Clinic Coordinator: Face-to-Face Health and

Counseling Services, Inc., St. Paul, MN

CONSULTATION, TEACHING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

2016-Present Adjunct Social Work Professor: Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN

2015-Present Clinical Supervisor and Consultant: Access and Success, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN

2012-Present Clinical Director, ARMHS Program: Beechwood, Inc., Minneapolis, MN.

2012-2015 Clinical Supervisor and Program Consultant: Daily Work, St. Paul, MN.

2010-2012 Cultural Guide, Clinical Supervisor and Lead Organizer: Circle of Healing Practitioner’s CHAT: An Integral Community Care Giving System.

Cultural Wellness Center, Allina Backyard Initiative, Minneapolis, MN.

2006 - Present Director and Cultural Trainer/Community Teacher: The Tree and The Well, Institute for Deep Cultural Studies: The institute’s mission: Within a community context participants study, research, practice, celebrate, and integrate the knowledge, folk traditions, and ancient wisdom of the peoples of Europe. In addition to teaching classes, as the director my responsibilities include visioning, recruitment of teachers and students and oversight of all classes, processes, website, verbal and written communication. Minneapolis, MN.

2004 - 2006 Program Manager and Supervisor: Hennepin County Community Guardians and Grandmothers Project: Program working with African American families with children in out of home placement. Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, Minneapolis, MN

1998 - 2006 Community Organizer and Developer: Community Care-giving Model, Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center. Developed and implemented model using community and clinical social work methods. Facilitated collaboration of Center staff, local health and social service providers, and neighborhood residents. Facilitated neighborhood engagement in the process of taking responsibility of their health, families, and communities. Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, Minneapolis, MN

1995 -1997 Program Manager: The Village Rent Subsidy Program, The Village. Supervised staff and interns working with homeless families. Coordinated financial assistance and case management services. The Village Family Services, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, Minneapolis, MN

1995 – 2003 Trainer and Consultant: Co-parenting Workshops, Storefront Youth Action, and Chrysalis, A Center for Women, Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN

1992 - 1995 Support Group Manager: Trained and supervised 120+ volunteers in group facilitation and counseling skills. Provided clinical consultation for 20 support groups in content areas of: self-worth, empowerment, uncoupling, exploring sexual orientation/coming out, lesbian, women over 40 experiencing change, women of color, and single mothers. Chrysalis, A Center for Women, Minneapolis, MN

1988 - 1991 Curriculum Developer and Trainer: Empowerment Training Model for Families, low-income and homeless families in a variety of settings, MN.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Special Topics in Supervision Trainings

• Integral Clinical Social Work: Theory and Practice.

• Supervision: Working with communities and families of high need.

• On Being a Reflective Practitioner: Using mindfulness, embodied awareness, and intuition in the diagnostic and treatment process.

• Spirituality and the Clinical Encounter: Including Spirituality and religion as tools for healing in the Therapeutic process.

• Dynamic Dance: Depth Psychology and the Clinical Relationship.

• ACT: A mindfulness values based and somatic approach to working with clients.

• Dual and Multiple Relationships: Best Practices Working Within Communities.

Trainings & Workshops

Carlson, Cara & Ginny Kilpela (2017, November). Ethics and Dual/Multiple Relationships: Balancing Relationships in Community. Workshop presented for the NASW, Minnesota Chapter Special Topic Series, St. Paul, MN

Carlson, Cara (2012-2018). Ethical Decision-Making in Social Work Practice. Workshop presented for the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Additional dates presented: November 2012, January, February March & May 2013, March, May &August 2014,

February, April & May 2015, February, June, August & September 2016, March & April 2017

Carlson, Cara (2016 March). Ethical Practice in Community Mental Health. Workshop presented for community mental health practitioners at Beechwood, Inc, Minneapolis, MN.

Carlson, Cara & Peterson, Dylan (2014, June). Sacred Inquiry…Beyond Borders and Boundaries: From Powderhorn Park to Chiapas, Mexico. Presentation made at The International Social Work Conference, Bridging Social Work Practice Around the World, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN.

Carlson, Cara & Jeanetta-Wark. Jeffry (2013, October). Radical Self Care for the Helping Professional. Presentation made at the Minnesota School Social Workers Association Conference, Chaska, MN.

Carlson, Cara & Kaisen, April (2013, October). Social Work Ethics and Reflective Practice in the Schools. Presentation made at the Minnesota School Social Workers Association Conference, Chaska, MN.

Carlson, Cara & Paulsen, Nathan (2013, June). Justice Making: Bridging Clinical Practice and Social Movement. Presentation made at the National Association of Social Workers, Minnesota Chapter 23th State Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Carlson, Cara (2013, June). Professional Ethics and Reflective Practice in Community Settings. Workshop presented for community mental health practitioners at Beechwood, Inc, Minneapolis, MN.

Carlson, Cara (2013, April). Social Work Ethics and Critical Reflective Practice in the School Setting. Workshop presented for Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative & Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative at Shakopee High School, Shakopee, MN.

Carlson, Cara, Husebo, Stacy, Sy. Felicia., & Young, Merra (2012, April). Mindfulness in Supervision: Deepening Skillful Means. Workshop presented for the Spirituality and Supervision Institutes at St Catherine University, St. Paul, MN.

Carlson, Cara & Winkler, Carey (2012, March). Sustainability and Reflective Practice in Field Education. Workshop presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Portland, OR.

Carlson, Cara & Azzahir, Atum (2011, September). An Integral Community Care System: Responding to the Health and Wellness Needs of Community. Presentation made to health and service providers, community leaders, and cultural elders, Hope Community, Minneapolis, MN.

Carlson, Cara, Husebo, Stacy & Graham, Mary Ann (2011, May). Understanding the Integral Paradigm. Presentation at the Center for Senior Citizens’ Education, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Carlson, Cara, Caron, Kathy, Husebo, Stacy & Winkler, Carey (2011, May). The Many Applications of Reflective Practice: Mindfulness and Embodied Awareness. Presentation at the St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas, School of Social Work Spring Workshop, St. Paul, MN.

Winkler, Carey & Carlson, Cara (2011, February). Core Competencies and Practice Behaviors in Field: Staying on the Same Page. Workshop presented at the 2011 Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Cincinnati, OH.

Carlson, Cara & Husebo, Stacy (2010, November). Integral Clinical Social Work: Beginning the Dialogue. Presentation made to faculty of St. Catherine University/ University of St. Thomas School of Social Work, St. Paul, MN.

Carlson, Cara & Winkler, Carey (2010, October). Reflective Practice: Using Embodied Awareness and Beginning Mindfulness Within the Context of Field Education. Presentation made at MCSWE Annual Fall Conference: Balancing the Art and Science of Social Work Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN.

Carlson, Cara & Winkler, Carey (2010, June). Supervision in the Coming Decade: Using Embodied Awareness and Beginning Mindfulness Practices Within the Supervision. Presentation made at the National Association of Social Workers, Minnesota Chapter 20th State Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Carlson, Cara & Dunsworth, Biff (2008, October). Cultural Health and Cultural Health Practices. Workshop presented at University of Mankato, Women’s Spirituality Conference, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (2008, October). Women’s Psycho-Spiritual Development: A Community- Based Model. Workshop presented at University of Mankato, Women’s Spirituality Conference, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (2008). Authentic Community Building Within and Across Culture. Presentation for Center for Sustainable Building Research, College of Design, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (2006). Community Building Within and Across Culture. Presentation for Minnesota NASW Group Work Association, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Barbee, Janice & Carlson, Cara (2004). Culture and the End of Life Experience. Workshop presented for health and social service providers at the Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Barbee, Janice & Carlson, Cara (2004). Cultural Perspectives on Chronic Illness. Workshop presented for health and social service providers at The Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Azzahir, Atum & Carlson, Cara (2003). Community Year of Learning and Healing Self Study, training and healing facilitation for Franciscan Sisters Community, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara & Nut Amun, Kamasia (2003). Healing the Healers: A Two-Day Training for Health and Social Service Providers. Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara & Vangen, Kara (2001). Honoring the Wise Women Tradition and Women’s Ways of Knowing. Workshop presented at University of Mankato, Women’s Spirituality Conference, Mankato, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1999). Culture as Resource Series, Trainings presented with Planned Parenthood of Minnesota/South Dakota and Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1999). Women’s and Lesbian Health and Empowerment. Guest Speaker, First Universalist Unitarian Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1999). Team Building and Mission Clarification. Trainer, Healthy Families. Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1998). National Psychology of the Mind/Health Realization. Workshop presented, Pilot City Health Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1997). Social Work Practice in Community Collaborations. Presenter, Augsburg University, Department of Social Work, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1997). Community Social Work. Presenter, Homelessness Forum/Conference, Pilot City Mental Health Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1996). Welfare Reform. Mini-Conference, Presenter, Village Social Service Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1996). Building a New Foundation Conference. Organizer and workshop presenter, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1993 – 1995). Do’s and Don’ts: Mandated Reporting for Social Service Providers. Community workshop presentations in various agencies and Twin City locations, Hennepin County Human Services Department, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1993 - 1995). Different Needs and Different Benefits: Support Groups or Therapy Groups. Community workshop presentation in various agencies and Twin City locations, Hennepin County Human Services Department, Minnesota.

Carlson, Cara (1994). Adolescent Female Survivors of Child Sexual Trauma: Program Development. Workshop presentation at Minnesota Conference on Adolescent Females.

Carlson, Cara (1993). Adolescent Female Survivors of Child Sexual Trauma. Workshop presentation at Minnesota Conference on Adolescent Females.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Doctoral Dissertation and Thesis Project

Carlson, Cara (2009). On the rim of the cauldron: Exploring a community's approach to the sacred feminine tradition  (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3371950)

Carlson, Cara (1992 - 1993). Adolescent Female Survivors of Child Sexual Trauma: Program Development (Master’s Thesis). Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN

Cultural Community Research and Review Board

Member: The Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, Minneapolis, MN (2008-2011)

Acting Committee Chair

Social Workers’ Perceptions of Adoptions by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Questioning (LGBQ) Families

by Sarah R. Shafer

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

Native American Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Social Workers’ Perspective

By Bobi L. Spaeth

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

The Role of Spirituality in Recovery from Addiction for Lesbians

by Mary N. Bye

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

Clinicians Perceptions of Ambiguous Loss in Families of Veterans

by Kathryn M. Conery

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

Exploring the Presence of Traumatic Brain Injury in the Transitional Housing Setting

by Janet L. Westlund

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

Increasing Adherence Among Dialysis Patients Through Social Work Interventions

by Bobbi Losure

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

The Influences of Attachment Styles on Adult Relationships: Clinicians’ Perspectives

by Stephanie Strand

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

The Relationship Between a Woman and Her Horse: How This Information Can Assist Clinical Social Workers by Jessica L. Bruyere

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

Yoga as an Adjunct to Psychotherapy

by Michelle Cosgrove

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2010-2011)

Research Committee Member

Generating Therapeutic Attunement Through Mindfulness Practice

By Kestrel Feiner-Homer

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2016)

Somatic Psychotherapy: Illuminating an Embodied Experience of Self-Transformation Through Autoethnography

By Ellie Elizabeth Jones

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2015)

Spirituality in Nursing Homes: A Social Work Perspective

By Cathleen Ann Tschida

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2012)

Companion Animal Loss: A Disenfranchised Grief

By Emily Merrill

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2011)

Parental Divorce: Social Workers Reflect on Long-term Effects for Young Adults

By Amanda Vonbergen

University of St. Catherine/St. Thomas University

MSW Clinical Research Project (2011)

The Influence of Cultural and Spiritual Beliefs on Domestic Violence: Perspectives of African American Women

By Donnita L. Osborn

MSW Clinical Research Project (2009)

Job Loss adjustment and the Impact of Partnered Status for Unemployed Women

By Maya Tubwon

MSW Clinical Research Project (2009)

How Can Social Workers Affect the Cumulative Stress of Hospital Nurses?

By Laura Storkamp

MSW Clinical Research Project (2009)

PUBLICATIONS

Carlson, Cara & Vangen, Kara (2010). On the rim of the cauldron: Woman looking at the world as herself. CreateSpace: Minneapolis, MN.

Smith, Amelia and Carlson, Cara (2009). Creating a Therapeutic Healing Relationship.

Mental Health and Therapy ZINE, University of Minnesota, Icarus Project.

Carlson, Cara (2009). On the rim of the cauldron: Exploring a community's approach to the sacred feminine tradition  (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest: Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3371950)

Book Review

Wiley Press: Spiritually-Oriented Counseling: Helping Clients Reclaim Their Real Self, by Dr. Rick Johnson

Community Organizing and Development:

2012 Engaging Diversity and Difference: Addressing Economic Injustice. One-time event for SCU/UST School of Social Work. Faculty Advisor, Beta Epsilon Honor Society.

2011 Spring Event: Engaging Diversity and Difference. One-time event for SCU/UST School of Social Work. Faculty Advisor, Beta Epsilon Honor Society.

2010 Self-care for Social Workers, One-time event for SCU/UST School of Social Work community of staff, educators and students. Faculty Advisor, student self-care task group.

2010 Honor Your Father and Mother: The Devastating Effects of Poverty on Seniors. With Father Michael M. Boland. Coordinator of one-time event

2009 Racial Injustice: A View From the Pyramid: The Paradigm. With Father Clarence Williams, CPPS, Ph.D. Coordinator of one-time event

2006 Inspired Arts: An Experiential Community Celebration: Performance, visual art and cultural educational workshops.

2002 - 2004 Health Care Providers and Healing Circles Collaboration, Co-organizer and facilitator of on-going healthcare providers group.

1999 - 2005 Martin Luther King Racial Healing Breakfast, Co-organizer with Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association. Annual event.

1999 - 2000 Community Reconciliation, Co-organizer with Global Education Associates.

1999 - 2000 Community Reconciliation Project, Co-organizer with Big Woods Project.

1999 - 2000 Children’s Community Projects, Co-organizer with Flower Power collaborations.

1998 - 2003 Latino Growers Initiative: Co-organizer.

2000 Honoring our Community Seniors: Organizer and Co-facilitator of event.

1999 Honoring Elder Women Neighborhood Celebration: Organizer and Co-facilitator.

1999 Low Income Home Ownership Workshops: Co-organizer with Fannie Mae & MN Mortgage Brokers Association.

1999 Violence in our Community: Created and co-facilitated four community forums on Violence, in collaboration with World Work Process Minnesota.

1995 Mother: Building a New Foundation: Conference organizer and speaker.

1995 Men of Destiny: To Bring Back the Family: Conference organizer.

Community Classes and Group Facilitation:

2000 - Present On the Rim of the Cauldron, Woman Looking at the World as Herself: Co-creator and teacher. A year-long course of psycho-spiritual development and healing for women. Currently 50 students enrolled in a year-long class.

1998 - Present Cultural Guide and Facilitator: Facilitator of over 300 community ceremonies and celebrations and over 90 personal healing circles for people going through illness, life transitions, and rites of passages for children and adults.

2005 - 2008 Mindfulness Training for Beginners: Created curriculum and taught 4-part class, annually.

2002 - 2011 Body Cleansing and Mindfulness: Created curriculum and taught 3-part class, annually.

2001 - 2007 Young Women’s Support Circle: Facilitator and teacher, several eight week groups and on-going monthly gatherings and mentoring.

2000 - 2006 Mother’s Circle for Health and Healing: Weekly group facilitation.

2000 - 2006 University Community Ambulatory Medical U-CAM: taught yearly eight week course for University of Minnesota medical students interested in working in urban settings, Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center.

1998 - 2006 European American Responsibility and Identity: Taught yearly class.

2002 - 2004 Cultural Ways of Knowing: Guest annual speaker, College of St. Catherine’s Holistic Therapies Program.

1999 - 2003 Youth Empowerment and Community Building, Co-taught with staff from the Powderhorn Youth Farm Project, ongoing classes and groups.

1999 - 2003 Death and Dying Support Circle, Organizer and facilitator, monthly gatherings and on-going groups for care-givers.

Special Mentions, Awards, Grants:

April 2010 Distinguished Educator Award: Awarded by Student Association.

University of St Thomas, St. Paul, MN

May 2008 Center for the Divine Feminine Merit Research Scholarship: Recipient awarded for doctoral research on women’s psycho-spiritual developmental processes.

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA

Nov. 2006 Cultural Elders Recognition Award: Acknowledged and honored for nine years of service as healer who embodied and facilitated family and cultural approaches to healing with community members and for training and preparing workers in health and social service professions in the same. Presented by Cultural Elders, the Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, Minneapolis, MN

Dec. 2006 Community Wise Women Honoring: Presented by neighborhood and cultural elders. Acknowledged and honored as having completed a nine-year apprenticeship in community healing. Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, Minneapolis, MN.

1996 - 1998 Youth Crime Prevention Project: Grant recipient and manager.

Awarded $100,000 for neighborhood youth leadership. Co-authored grant and worked with a group of adolescent and young adult girls leaving foster care to create and implement the youth operated program, “Lead the Way”.

State of Minnesota awarded to Village Social Services, Minneapolis, MN.

1996 -1997 Hennepin Connect Project Connect: Grant recipient and management for $25,000 for Rent Subsidy Program. The program offered North Minneapolis homeless families financial assistance and case management services.

Village Social Services, Minneapolis, MN.

1993 Minnesota Health Prevention: Grant recipient and management of $40,000 for Adolescent Peer Education and Mentorship STD/HIV Prevention. Created and implemented peer leadership programs for adolescents and young adults in the following areas: health and wellness, sexuality, choice making, parenting, STD/HIV/AIDS education.

Face to Face Health and Counseling Services, St. Paul, MN.

1989 Abigail Women’s Leadership Award: College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN

Professional Memberships and Licensure

• Supervisor/supervision for licensure LICSW, LPC, LPCC 2006-Present

• Yoga Teacher Training, 200 hours (Yoga Center of Minneapolis), Registered, 2014

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified, 2013

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Present

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 1988 – Present

• Minnesota Society For Clinical Social Work, 2013 – Present

• Association For Behavioral Contextual Science (ACBS) 2013 - Present

• Social Welfare Action Alliance (SWAA), 2011 - Present

• The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD), 2009-11

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker, 1993 - 1995

• Licensed Social Worker, 1990 -1993

Community Membership, Committees, and Organizations

• Diamond Approach Student, 2013- Present

• SCU/UST Beta Epsilon, Honor Society Advisor, 2010-12

• SCU/UST Spirituality Institute, 2009-1211

• Board of Directors, Cultural Wellness Center, 1997 - 2010

• PPCWC, Law and Health Policy Committee, 2000 – 2011

• SCU/UST Social Work Club, Co-advisor, 2008-9

• Community Faculty, Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center, 1998 - Present

• Neighborhood Food Share, Organizer, 2000 – 2006

• Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association, Member, 1998 – 2003

• European Cultural Counsel, Facilitator and Member, 1998 - 2006

• Coordinator, Powderhorn Farmer’s Market, 2000 - 2004

• Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women, 1998 - 2001

• Harriet Tubman Holistic Men’s Program, 1998 - 2001

• Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre, 1998 - 2000

• Healthy Kids/Health Realization Model, Walker Church, 1998 - 2000

• Hope Community - Listening Project, 1998 - 2000

• Powderhorn Neighborhood Writers Festival, 1998

• Tastes, Tunes, and Textiles Fundraising Event, 1998-2003

• Advisory Committee: Children & Homelessness & Mental Illness, 1996 - 2000

• ENCORE, Lesbian Health Advisory Committee, 1993 – 1996

• Minnesota Adolescent Female Conference, Planning Committee, 1990 - 1994

• Survival Skills Institute, Board Member, 1987 - 1992

Community Creative Works:

Performer: Winter Solstice, Wisdom Ways, St. Catherine University, 2009

Writer, Director and Performer: Freyia, The Four-Fold Goddess, Short play with song, movement and poetry. Directed cast of 20. Revolutionary Women’s Cabaret. Minneapolis, MN, 2004.

Creator and Director and Performer: Feile Brid: Festival of Brighid- Sacred Drama and Feast, Powderhorn Park. Minneapolis, MN, 1998-2010.

Performer: Winter Solstice Midnight Dreams, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater. Minneapolis, MN, 2003.

Performer: Barebones, Halloween Performance. Minneapolis, MN, 2002 - 2004.

Director and Co-Creator: Community Celebrations and Sacred Drama, including Honoring the Dead, First Fruit Harvest and Midsummer. Various locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul. 1998- Present.

Director and Performer: Honoring our Ancestors, Mankato Women's Spirituality Conference, 1999.

Creator and Director: Honoring Our European Ancestors, Illuminations, St. Catherine University, 1998.

Creator and Ritualist: Welcoming the Maidens: Rites of Passage. Ceremony for adolescent girls, women and men, and elders in various locations in Metro Area, 1998 – Present.

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