EVA MILLER, Ph.D., C.R.C.

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1 EVA MILLER, Ph.D., C.R.C. Department of Rehabilitation Ph: (956) College of Health Sciences & Human Services Fax: (956) The University of Texas-Pan American 1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg, TX EDUCATION University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Doctorate of Philosophy Degree: Rehabilitation Psychology (1999) University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Master of Science Degree: Rehabilitation Counseling (1991) North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Bachelor of Science Degree: Psychology and Sociology (1983) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (# ) Texas Licensed Psychologist (# 31545) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 9/05 to Present The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX Associate Professor: Develop courses and provide instruction to graduate and undergraduate students in the Department of Rehabilitation. Devise creative, innovative instructional and learning activities to enable students to intersect with and refine their understanding of course concepts. Conduct research in the areas of aging, spinal cord injury, disability relationships, and chemical dependency. Participate in grant writing and enhancement funding proposals; Principle Investigator for three Rehabilitative Services Administration undergraduate long-term training grants and have co-authored five RSA LTT grants. Provide international, national, state, local presentations, and guest lectures and seminars in the areas of geropsychology, elderly chemical dependency, SCI, and mental disorders. Also develop Web CT courses for online instruction. University services have included co-chairing the College Research Committee and faculty membership of the UTPA Faculty Senate. Department of Rehabilitation Graduate Coordinator as of July 30, 2008.

2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued) Eva Miller Page 2 9/00 to 8/04 The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX Assistant Professor: Develop courses and provide instruction to graduate and undergraduate students in the Department of Rehabilitation. Develop creative, innovative instructional and learning activities to enable students to interconnect with other students from a variety of disciplines and refine their understanding of course concepts. Conduct research in the areas of aging, SCI, and chemical dependency, and locus of control. Participate in grant writing and enhancement funding proposals; 9/01 to Present The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX 9/01 to Present: Principle Investigator for two Rehabilitative Services Administration undergraduate long-term training grants and have co-authored four RSA LTT grants. Provide national, state, and local presentations and guest lectures and seminars in the areas of geriatric rehabilitation psychology, elderly mental health, and abnormal psychology. 9/01 to Present Private Consultant, Edinburg, TX Licensed Psychologist: Provide psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Services include psychological assessment, psychotherapy, supervising postdoctoral residents, staff training, and working collaboratively with team members and physicians to develop comprehensive rehabilitation/treatment plans. Also provide psychotherapeutic services in local nursing and rehabilitation centers. 8/99 to 8/00 Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates, Victoria, TX Psychology Resident: Provided comprehensive diagnostic assessments and consultative services for children, adolescents, families, adults, and older persons. Also provided individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans; provided training and support to clients, family members, and entire rehabilitation team; referred clients and families to community support services; maintained documents on clients status and progress; and ensured compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. 5/96 to 5/99 University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Graduate Teaching Associate: Independently developed graduate and undergraduate courses. Taught and/or co-instructed the following courses to graduate and undergraduate students: Supervised Casework, Group Processes, Rehabilitation Counseling Practicum I and II, Rehabilitation Service Delivery, Strategies of Vocational Development and Employment, Rehabilitation of the Aged, and Interviewing and Client Services. Coordinated and facilitated guest lectures on a variety of topic, including: suicide assessment and prevention, the Americans with Disabilities Act, psychosocial aspects of aging, and mental illness and aging.

3 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued) Eva Miller Page 3 5/96 to 5/99 University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Graduate Associate: Developed, coordinated, and facilitated ongoing educational opportunities and statewide training for community rehabilitation programs in accordance with a five year grant; assisted with the coordination of three community rehabilitation program training institutes in Arizona; and served as the editor for the biannual Community Rehabilitation Program News newsletter. 5/96 to 5/99 University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Graduate Research Associate: Conducted research on locus of control among older persons. Evaluated research samples, methodological procedures, interventions designed to enhance control, and control measures utilized over the past 30 years. 1/97 to 9/98 Pima Health System Behavioral Health Team, Tucson, AZ Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern: (2000 Hours). Provided psychological consultation and psychotherapy and developed comprehensive behavior plans for inpatient and outpatient long-term care population. Served adults of all ages with physical disabilities, neurological disorders, and mental illnesses. Collaborated with Behavioral Health Team members and physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans; provided consultation, training, and support to clients and family members and entire Behavioral Health Team; referred clients and families to psychological and community support services; maintained documentation on clients status and progress; and ensured compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. 5/91 to 12/96 Division of Developmental Disabilities, Tucson, AZ Residential Coordinator: Coordinated and managed the training for over 100 supervisory and direct care staff charged with the responsibility of providing residential services for adults with developmental disabilities residing at the Arizona Training Program, group homes, and adult care homes. Analyzed and revised employee recruitment and hiring systems; developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations; oversaw all employee evaluation practices; and assisted with the planning and coordination of the closure of the Arizona Training Program. Participated in person centered planning meetings for consumers and oversaw the implementation of treatment plans. Managed the operations of all local state operated group homes and developed and managed budgets for all state operated group homes. 2/87 to 4/91 Division of Developmental Disabilities, Tucson, AZ Case Manager: Identified service needs for adults with developmental disabilities. Established ongoing relationships with provider agencies and coordinated and oversaw service delivery for consumers in the areas of residential, vocational, day treatment, therapy, assistive technology, recreational, and psychological services. Developed systems to meet federal guidelines required for opening the first local Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded.

4 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued) and COURSES TAUGHT Eva Miller Page 4 1/85 to 1/87 Division of Developmental Disabilities, Tucson, AZ Human Services Training Specialist: Provided consultation and technical assistance to supervisors and staff on the implementation of behavior treatment plans for adults with developmental disabilities. Developed staff training curricula and conducted training in the areas of medical and psychosocial aspects of developmental disabilities, behavioral management, behavioral monitoring, community integration, consumer advocacy, consumer intervention techniques, consumer sexuality, stress management, and state licensing requirements. 12/83 to 12/84 Division of Developmental Disabilities, Tucson, AZ Habilitation Technician: Provided training for adults with developmental disabilities in the areas of residential living and social skills to facilitated their independence and community integration. Participated in the development and implementation of consumer treatment plans and carried out therapy, psychological, and medical recommendations. Served as a consumer advocate. Collected and reported on skill development and behavioral data. 9/82 to 5/83 North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Research Assistant: Conducted research in mnemonic aids and memory among college students. Coordinated and conducted screening and testing and completed comprehensive literature reviews, data collection, and data analysis. 9/82 to 5/83 North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Research Assistant: Conducted animal research in spatial memory. Completed comprehensive literature reviews, data collection, and data analysis. Courses Taught: Fall 2001 TEACHING REHS REHS Rehabilitation Counseling Internship Rehabilitation Counseling Internship Courses Taught: Spring 2002 REHS REHS REHS Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling Case Management in Rehabilitation I

5 COURSES TAUGHT (Continued) Eva Miller Page 5 Courses Taught: Summer 2002 REHS 6315 REHS Courses Taught: Fall 2002 REHS Research in Rehabilitation Case Management in Rehabilitation I Volunteered; no compensation Counseling in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Courses Taught: Spring 2003 REHS REHS REHS Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling Case Management in Rehabilitation I Courses Taught: Summer 2003 REHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Courses Taught: Fall 2003 REHS Lifespan and Rehabilitation Courses Taught: Spring 2004 REHS REHS REHS REHS Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling Internship Case Management in Rehabilitation I Introduction to Rehabilitation Courses Taught: Summer 2004 REHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Courses Taught FALL 2005 REHS REHS Introduction to Rehabilitation Psychiatric Rehabilitation

6 COURSES TAUGHT Eva Miller Page 6 Courses Taught SPRING 2006 REHS REHS Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling Introduction to Rehabilitation Course Taught SUMMER II 2006 REHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Courses Taught Fall 2006 REHS Introduction to Rehabilitation Courses Taught SPRING 2007 REHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Courses Taught Fall 2007 REHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Courses Taught Spring 2008 REHS Case Management in Rehabilitation Courses Taught Summer 2008 REHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Online) Courses Taught Fall 2008 REHS Clinical Practicum in Rehabilitation

7 Courses Taught (cont.) and PUBLICATIONS Eva Miller Page 7 Courses Taught Spring 2009 REHS Practicum in Rehabilitation Courses Taught Summer 2009 REHS Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Online Course) PUBLICATIONS Miller, E., Chen, R., Graf, N., Kranz, P. (2009). Willingness to Engage in Personal Relationships with Persons with Disabilities: Examining Category and Severity of Disability. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 52, (4), Miller, E. (2009). Understanding how to use the DSM-IV-TR. In I. Marini & M. A. Stebnicki (Eds.) The Professional Counselor s Desk Reference (pp ). NY: Springer Publishing Company. Miller, E. & Reid C. (2009). Counseling older adults: Practical implications. In I. Marini & M. A. Stebnicki (Eds.) The Professional Counselor s Desk Reference (pp ). NY: Springer Publishing Company. Miller, E. & Marini, I. (2009). Brief psychotherapy. In I. Marini & M. A. Stebnicki (Eds.) The Professional Counselor s Desk Reference (pp ). NY: Springer Publishing Company. Miller, E. (2008). Mental health disorders and SCI. Psychosocial Process, 20(2) Miller, E. (2007). Emergency preparedness: How proactive are persons with mobility

8 PUBLICATIONS (Continued) Eva Miller Page 8 impairments? Psychosocial Process, 20(1) online at Miller, E., & Feist, A. (2007). Whoever said older persons are not at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS? Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal, 1(1), Miller, E., & Marini, I. (2007). Female sexuality and spinal cord injury: Counseling implications. In A. E Dell Orto & P. W. Power, (Ed.). The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability (5 th Ed.) (pp ). New York: Springer Publishing Company. Miller, E. (2007). Sexuality and SCI: The missing link. SCI Psychosocial Process, 19(1) online at Marini, I. & Miller, E. (2006). The physical and psychosocial health status of clients with spinal cord injury awarded damages in litigation. Journal of Lifecare Planning, 5(4), Miller, E. (2006). Who adjusts? SCI Psychosocial Process, 18(4) online at Glover-Graf, N., & Miller, E. (2006). The use of phototherapy in group treatment for persons who are chemically dependent. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 49(3), Miller, E. (2006). A family smiles through the trials of life. SCI Psychosocial Process, 18(2), Miller, E. (2005). SCI among Asian Americans: Counseling implications. SCI Psychosocial Process, 18(3),

9 PUBLICATIONS (continued) Eva Miller Page 9 Razo, N., & Miller, E. (2005). Personality assessments. In D. F Roberts, (Ed.). Test Review Manual for Vocational Evaluators (pp ). Memphis, TN: Elliott & Fitzpatrick, Inc. Miller, E. (2005). Forced transition. SCI Psychosocial Process 18(1), Miller, E., & Marini I. (2004). Female sexuality and SCI: Counseling implications. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 35(4), Miller, E., Smith, S. M., & Reid, C. (2004). The effects of a control-enhancing intervention among older persons residing in an assisted living facility. The Southwest Journal on Aging, 19, Miller, E. (2004). SCI: A Native American Perspective. SCI: Psychosocial Process, 17(4), Marini, I., Feist, A., & Miller, E. (2004). Vocational expert testimony for the Social Security Administration: How beneficiaries, related experts, and the process has changed. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysts, 7, Miller, E. (2004). Pediatric SCI. SCI Psychosocial Process, 17(3), Miller, E. (2004). Gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals with SCI. SCI Psychosocial Process, 17(2), Miller, E. (2004). Violence and spinal cord injuries among American youth. SCI Psychosocial Process, 17(1), Miller, E. (2003). SCI among African American families. SCI Psychosocial Process, 16(4),

10 PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Eva Miller Page 10 Miller, E. (2003). The meaning of work. SCI Psychosocial Process, 16(3), Miller, E, (2003). Family issues. SCI Psychosocial Process, 16(2), Miller, E. (2003). Locus of control and adjustment to spinal cord injury. SCI Psychosocial Process, 16(1), Miller, E. (2002). Spousal issues in caregiving. SCI Psychosocial Process, 15(4), Miller, E. (2002). In the service of Hispanics. SCI Psychosocial Process, 15(3), Miller, E. (2002). Ethical dilemmas among families with spinal cord injury. SCI Psychosocial Process, 15(2), Smith, S. M., & Miller, E. L. (2000). Drugs and addiction. In A. P. Sales (Ed), Substance abuse and counseling (pp ). Greensboro, NC: Eric/Cass. Smith, S. M., & Miller, E. L. (2000). Drugs and addiction. In A. P. Sales (Ed), Substance abuse and counseling (pp ). Greensboro, NC: Eric/Cass. PRESENTATIONS Miller, E., & Reid, C. Diagnosing Older Adults: Presented at NCRE in San Antonio, TX February 20, Miller, E., & Reid, C. Counseling Older Adults: Practical Implications. Presented at NCRE in San Antonio, TX February 21, 2009.

11 PRESENTATIONS (continued) Eva Miller Page 11 Miller, E., Chen, R., Graf, N. (2008). Willingness to Engage in Personal Relationships with Persons with Disabilities: Examining Category and Severity of Disability. National Council on Rehabilitation Education, presented in San Antonio, TX February 16. Graf, N., & Miller, E. (2007). Phototherapy in group treatment for persons who are chemically dependent. National Council on Rehabilitation Education, presented in San Diego, February 23. Marini, I. & Miller, E. (2006). The physical and psychosocial health status of clients with spinal cord injury awarded damages in litigation. Presented at the 2006 Forensic Conference November 3-4, 2006 in Scottsdale, AZ Miller, E. (2006). PTSD and Dual Diagnosis presented at the 8 th Annual Counseling and Addictions Conference in McAllen, TX on April Miller, E., & Graf, N. (2006). Phototherapy in group treatment for persons who are chemically dependent. American Counseling Association Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 2. Miller, E., & Guetzow, J. (2005). Presented at the 13 th Annual International HIV/AIDS conference Mental Health: Gays, Lesbians, and Transgender Orientation and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on October 21, Miller, E. (2005). Geropsychology. Presented at the International Deer Oaks Conference September 9 in San Antonio, TX. Miller, E. (2004). Adjustment to blindness. Presented at the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Seminar on July 10 in Harlingen, TX.

12 PRESENTATIONS Eva Miller Page 12 Miller, E. (2004). Narcissism and spinal cord injury. Presented at the 6 th Annual Rehabilitation Counseling and Addictions Conference, McAllen, TX Miller, E. (2003). Sexuality in spinal cord injury. Presented at the 5 th Annual Rehabilitation Counseling and Addictions Conference, McAllen, TX. Miller, E. (2003). Sexuality after spinal cord injury: A woman s perspective. Presented at Stephen F. Austin Training Symposium, Galveston, TX. Miller, E. (2003). Beck Depression Inventory and psychological pathology. Videoconference at The University of Pan-American, Edinburg, TX. Avellano, G., Reed, B., & Miller, E. (2002). Developing an academic marketing plan. Co-presenter at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Tucson, AZ. Miller, E., & Sandoval, R. (2002). Elderly substance abuse. Co-presenter at the Addictions Studies Project Seminar, Edinburg, TX. Newman, J., & Miller, E. (2001). The changing role of Mexican American women. Selected poster session co-presenter at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Tucson, AZ. Miller, E. L., & Smith, S. M. (2000). Drugs and addiction: Facilitator s manual. In A. P. Sales (Ed), Substance abuse and counseling (pp ). Greensboro, NC: Eric/Cass.

13 GRANT WRITING, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and SERVICE Eva Miller Page 13 GRANT WRITING Co-author and Principal Investigator for U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Undergraduate Training Grant awarded July 12, 2007 for 375, Co-author and Principal Investigator for U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Undergraduate Training Grant awarded October 2005 for 375, Co-authored U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Graduate Training Grant submitted October (not funded). Co-author and Principal Investigator for U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Undergraduate Training Grant awarded on August 29, 2002 for 375, Co-author and Principle Investigator for U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Undergraduate Training Grant Awarded on February 9, 2001 for 375, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and SERVICE Editorial Board: American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Member of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Member of the American Psychological Association Member of the American Counseling Association Member of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Member of the ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens) 4/98 Outstanding Student Service Award, University of Arizona

14 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and SERVICE Eva Miller Page 14 8/97 to 5/98 Member of the Dean s Graduate Advisory Group, University of Arizona SERVICE College of Health Sciences and Human Services Research Committee ( ) Department of Rehabilitation Faculty Search Committee Chair (2008) UTPA Faculty Senate ( ) College of Health Sciences and Human Services Research Committee (Chair ) Department of Rehabilitation Chair Search Committee Chair (2008) Valley AIDS Council Board of Directors ( ) University Program Review Committee (Chair ) Department of Rehabilitation Annual Evaluation Committee (2001- Present) Department of Rehabilitation Undergraduate Admissions Committee (2001-Present) Department of Rehabilitation MS Graduate Coordinator (2008-Present) Department of Rehabilitation Graduate Admissions Committee (2001-Present) Rehabilitation Counseling Program Graduate Scholarship Committee (2001-Present) Rehabilitative Services Program Annual Evaluation Committee (2001-Present) Co-Advisor of Rehabilitative Services Program Student R.E.H.A.B. Club ( ) Department of Rehabilitation Program Affiliations Agreement Coordinator ( ) Coordinator 7 th Annual Rehabilitative Services Program Conference April 2005 Department of Rehabilitation Faculty Search Committee Chair (2004) Co-Coordinator 6 th Annual UTPA Rehabilitative Services Program Conference April 2004

15 SERVICE Page 15 Eva Miller Department of Rehabilitation Faculty Search Committee Chair ( ) Faculty Marshall May 2002 UTPA Commencement Coordinator 4 th Annual UTPA Rehabilitative Services Program Conference April 2002 Co-coordinator 3 rd Annual UTPA Rehabilitative Services Program Conference October 2001 Provide pro bono psychological services to indigent residents in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas (ongoing).