MERRILL T. REESE, Ph. D. Assistant Professor Regent University EDUCATION 2004-2008 Ph. D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University 2001-2004 M.A., Community Counseling, Regent University 1992-1996 B.S., Psychology; Religious Studies (Minor), Virginia Commonwealth University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Teaching 8/07- Present Assistant Professor for Master s Level Counseling Students Instructor for Skills and Techniques, Ethics, Group Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, Practicum, psychopathology. Academic Advising, committee member for Library and Integration Committee. 5/07 5/07 Guest Lecturer for Caribbean Graduate School of Theology, Kingston, Jamaica Design Career Assessments Course for Master s Level Counseling Students. Guest lecturer, on campus of school in Kingston, Jamaica. 5/07 8/07 Teaching Assistant for Internship Class for Master s Level Counseling Students Instructor for internship class. Evaluate student case reports and diagnosis, maintain contact with internship supervisors to monitor student progress on internship sites through telephone contact and site visits. 1/07-5/07 Adjunct Instructor for Marriage and Family Development class for Master s Level Counseling Students. Lead Instructor for Marriage and Family Development class. Prepare course, course materials, instructor for class, grade papers, tests and lecture for class. 1/07-5/07 Teaching Assistant for Group Counseling class for Master s Level Counseling Students. Assist Professor Eric Scalise with instruction, lectures, grading tests and papers. 8/06-12/06 Teaching Assistant for Helping Relationships Class and Theories of Counseling class for Master s Level Counseling Students. Assist Professor Eric Scalise and Dr. A. Sigler. Assist professor with instruction, lectures, testing, grading tests and papers. 4/06-7/06 Lead Instructor of Ethics for Master s Level Counseling Students Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Lead Instructor for Issues of Ethics in Helping Relationships under supervision of Dr. Jacqulyn Gatewood. 1/06 4/06 Lead Instructor for Master s Level Counseling Students, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Lead instructor for Introduction to Group Counseling under supervision of Professor Eric Scalize. 8/05 12/05 Teaching Assistant for Master s Level Counseling Students, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. TA for two classes under supervision of Dr. Lori Burkette: Introduction to Group Counseling and Advanced Group Counseling. Assisted professor with instruction
and group facilitation for group counseling classes. TA for two Counseling Practicum classes under supervision of Dr. Mark Blagen and Dr. Anna Machik. Graded counseling videos and verbatim and also tutor for students with counseling skills deficits. 5/05 7/05 Teaching Assistant for Master s Level Counseling Students TA for two Multicultural Counseling classes under supervision of Dr. Evelyn Biles. One classroom class and one online instruction class. 1/05 4/05 Teaching Assistant for Master s Level Counseling Students, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. TA for Skills and Techniques Practicum Class under supervision of Dr. George Jefferson. Group Leader for Master s level group counseling class, Dr. Lori Burkette. Also supervised Master s Level Counseling Practicum students. Provide instruction, grade counseling video tapes and verbatim. Tutor for students with counseling skills deficits. 8/04 12/04 Teaching Assistant for Master s Level Counseling Students, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. TA for Skills and Techniques class under supervision of Dr. George Jefferson. Group Leader for HSC Group Counseling Class under supervision of Dr. Ana Machik. Provide instruction, grade student video tapes and verbatim and tutor for students with counseling skills deficits. Clinical 2007 2010 Resident Counselor, Hope Christian Counseling Service, Virginia Beach, VA. Provide individual, marriage and family, and group counseling. 2006 2006 Resident Counselor, Oasis Counseling, Virginia Beach, VA. Counselor in Residence under supervision of Eric Scalise, LPC., LMFT. Provide individual, marriage and family, group counseling. 2003 2004 DePaul Behavioral Medical Center, Bon Secours DePaul Hospital, Norfolk, VA. Internship of 660 hours, August 2003 to April 2004. Conducted patient assessments; individual, group, and family therapy; case management; treatment planning; and grief and loss counseling. 2003 2003 Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Hampton VA. Practicum of 139 hours, January 2003 to May 2003. Crisis counseling, grief counseling, individual and group counseling. Emergency room and the Cancer Institute and other areas of hospital as needed. 1987 2002 Christian Counselors Training Center, Richmond, VA September 1987 July 2002. Certified Biblical Counselor. Completed 5-year training program. Assisted in case work, supervised case work, lead and co-lead cases. Assessment, intake interviews, marriage and family counseling, individual counseling, court-ordered counseling. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION License Resident in Counseling, State of Virginia. Certified Professional Counselor. Certified Traumatologist: Certificate # 01211170912.
Certification 2012 Certified Traumatologist # 01211170912 (Green Cross) 2011 IS-00700.a National Incident management System (NIMS) (certified FEMA) 2011 IS-00007 A Citizen s Guide To Disaster Assistance (Certified FEMA) 2009 Treating Sexual Trauma (Certified, Regent Trauma Center) 2009 Trauma and Phobia Treatment (EMDR) (Certified, Green Cross) 2009 Psychological First Aid (Certified, Green Cross) 2009 ICS-100 Incident Command system for Higher Education (Certified FEMA) 2009 ICA-100 Incident Command System (Certified FEMA) 2008 Treating Traumatized Military Families (Certified, Green Cross) 2008 Disaster Stress and Trauma (Certified, Green Cross) 2008 Compassion Fatigue Therapist (Certified, Green Cross) 2008 Compassion Fatigue Educator (Certified, Green Cross) 2008 Assessment and Treatment of PTSD (Certified, Green Cross) 2006 Death and Grief Studies Certification (Center for Loss and Life Long Transition) 2003 Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Certified PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS Magazine Articles Reese, M. T. (2009). Sharing faith and therapy in South Africa. Faith and Therapy, Vol. 3 (7). Reese, M. (2007). Compassion Fatigue, Faith & Therapy, Vol. 2 (4). Works in Progress Reese, M. T., Savage. A. P. & Thompson, R. A. Compassion fatigue and spirituality with emergency health care providers. In rewrite phase for submission to Traumatology Journal. Keyes, B. B., Reese, M. T. Newmeyer, M., Cooper-Nurse J., Wichterman, A., Rubinow, R. Effects of a cross-cultural services learning project on graduate students. In rewrite phase for submission to Traumatology Journal. Recordings, DVD s and CD s Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B. & Zeiders, C. (2009). Social Justice and the Christian Clinician at the Front Line: Ministry to the Marginalized and the Institutions That Betray. 2009 ACT International Conference; - Healing through Social Justice: Meeting Jesus in the Marginalized. Jacksonville, FL. September 17-21. Julian s House, Birdsboro PA.. DVD Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., & Zeiders, C.L. (2010). Sexual Addiction: Etiology, Treatment and Recovery. Presented at the 2010 International Conference Healing the Roots of Addiction: Inviting Jesus
Into the Pain. Association of Christian Therapists. Albuquerque, NM. September 15-19. Julian s House, Birdsboro PA.. DVD Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B.B. (2011). Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual Issues in Traumatic Events; Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Haiti: An Integrative Approach. 2011 ACT International Conference; - Mental Health, Spiritual Growth and Bodily Well-Being: An Evolving Christian Approach to Wholeness. Philadelphia, PA.. October 6th 9th, 2011. Julian s House, Birdsboro PA.. DVD Reese, M. T., & Keyes, (2011). Trauma and Dissociation in Nicaragua. Presented at 2011 International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation s 28th Annual Conference- Complex Trauma and dissociation Across the Life Span: Core Competencies in Training and Research. Montreal, Canada; November 5th, 2011. ISSTD. CD National and International Conferences Reese, M. T. (2015). Compassion Stress Management. Presented at Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary conference of Treating Trauma: An International Experience Overcoming Trauma in the Christian Paradigm, May 22, 2015: Kyiv, Ukraine. Reese, M. T. (2015). EMDR. Presented at Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary conference of Treating Trauma: An International Experience Overcoming Trauma in the Christian Paradigm, May 20 21, Kyiv, Ukraine. Reese, M. T. (2015). Grief and Loss: A reconciliation model. Presented at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, May 19, 2015, Kyiv, Ukraine. Reese, M. T. (2015). Child and Adolescent Trauma. Presented at Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary conference of Treating Trauma: An International Experience Overcoming Trauma in the Christian Paradigm, May 19, 2015. Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine. Reese, M. T. (2015). The Heart Model. Presented at Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary conference of Treating Trauma: An International Experience Overcoming Trauma in the Christian Paradigm, May 18, 2015. Kyiv, Ukraine. Reese, M. T., Calhoun, R., & Francis, J. (2014). Prevalence and Correlates of PTSD Among Substance Abusing Offenders. Presented at APA Convention, DIV 36, Conference August 6-10, 2014. Washington, D.C. Reese, M. T. (2013). Compassion fatigue and burnout in Ministry: the importance of self-care for the minister. Presented at the Flourishing in Pastoral Ministry Conference at Wesleyan Chapel, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana. October 11, 2013. Reese, M. T., & Womack, B. (2012). Denial of Mental Health Services to the Elderly. Presented at the Association of Christian Therapists 2012 International Conference: Reconciling Ethical Challenges in healthcare & Healing: Listening with the Heart of Jesus in the Workplace. Schaumburg, IL. October 4 7 th, 2012. Reese, M. T., Keyes, & B.B. (2011). Trauma and Dissociation in Nicaragua. Presented at 2011 International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation s 28th Annual Conference-
Complex Trauma and dissociation Across the Life Span: Core Competencies in Training and Research. Montreal, Canada; November 5th, 2011. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., Zeiders, C.L., Calhoun, R.S. (2011). The Use of Body Therapies in Conjunction With Traditional Psychotherapy: An Integrative Approach Using Case Histories. Presented at the Association of Christian Therapists 2011 International Conference; - Mental Health, Spiritual Growth and Bodily Well-Being: An Evolving Christian Approach to Wholeness. Philadelphia, PA.. October 6th 9th, 2011. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B.B. (2011). Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual Issues in Traumatic Events; Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Haiti: An Integrative Approach. Presented at the Association of Christian Therapists 2011 International Conference; Mental Health, Spiritual Growth and Bodily Well-Being: An Evolving Christian Approach to Wholeness. Philadelphia, PA.. October 6th 9th, 2011 Reese, M., Zeiders, C., Keyes, B. (2009, September). Social justice and the Christian clinician at the front line: Ministry to the marginalized and institutions that betray. Presented at the ACT Healing through Social Justice: meeting Jesus in the Marginalized conference, Jacksonville, Florida, September 18. Reese, M., Keyes, B., Suarez, E., & Flowers, J., (2009, April). Developing a Christian trauma model in third world nations. Presented at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Conference in Orlando, FL. Reese, M. (2009, April). Compassion fatigue and spirituality with emergency health care providers in a Level I Trauma Center. Presented at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Conference in Orlando, FL., April 4. Reese, M., Preffer, J., & Lahey, S. (2006, September). PhD programs online: Successfully Balancing academics, work, and personal lives. Presented at the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Orlando, FL. Reese, M., & Baker, J., Rehfuss, M., Preffer, J., (2005, October). Integrating career counseling into an advanced counseling theories course online. Presented at the National Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Pittsburg, PA. State and Regional Conferences Reese, M. T. Psychological First Aid. Presented at the Taking Care of Our Own: CISM and Beyond: The Changing Concepts of CISM Conference. Marriott Hotel, Chesapeake, VA. Presented Feb. 7, 2015. Reese, M. T. (2015). Compassion Fatigue. Presented at the Taking Care of Our Own: CISM and Beyond: The Changing Concepts of CISM Conference. Marriott Hotel, Chesapeake, VA. Presented Feb. 5-6, 2015. Reese, M. T. (2012). Dissociative Identity Disorder. Presented at the Practitioner-Scholar Conference at Hampton Roads. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA: March 24, 2012. Reese, M.T., Linstad, E/ (2011). Sexual Addiction: The Secret Shame. Presented at The Virginia Counselors Association Conference, Counselors Unite: Navigating and Networking for Success. Portsmouth, VA. November 10-12.
Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., Washington, R.L., Eure, V., & Williams, L. (2010). Compassion Fatigue and Stress Management Certification Course for Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist with Green Cross Academy for Traumatology. Regent University. Virginia Beach, VA. Presented September 11, 2010. Reese, M.T.,., Keyes, B.B., Washington, R.L., Eure, V., & Williams, L. (2010). Compassion Fatigue and Stress Management. Certification Course for Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator with Green Cross Academy for Traumatology. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Presented September 10, 2010. Reese, M., Rehfuss, M., Parks-Savage, A., (2006, November). Developing multicultural competence through immersion into faith and culture. Presented at the Virginia Counselor Association Conference, Williamsburg, VA. Invited Addresses, Workshops, Seminars Reese, M. T. (2015). Ethical issues in counseling: Current and future issues. Presented at Christian Psychotherapy Services, Norfolk, Va. May 16, 2015. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B. B. (2015). Treating Phobia, and Anxiety and Trauma with EMDR. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. March 27-28, 2015. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., Cotton, J., & Williams, L. (2015). Psychological First Aid. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent University Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA, January 24, 2015. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B. B., Cotton, J. (2015). Grief and Loss. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent University Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA, January 23, 2015. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. Assessment and Treatment of PTSD. (2014). Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA.. Nov. 15, 2014. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. Treating Traumatized Families. (2014). Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. Nov. 1, 2014. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B.B. Treating Child and Adolescent Trauma. (2014). Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA.. Oct. 31, 2014 Reese, M. T. & Keyes, B. B. Disaster Stress and Trauma.(2014). Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA.. Oct. 3-4, 2014. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B.B. Compassion Fatigue Therapist. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA.. September, 13, 2014.
Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. Compassion Stress Management. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. September 12, 2014. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B. B. (2014). Treating Phobia, and Anxiety and Trauma with EMDR. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA.August, 1-2, 2014. Reese, M. T., Cheeks, R., & Becker, C. (2014). Incorporation of the Holy Spirit in Academia and in Counseling. Presented at the Regent University Luncheon, April 11, 2014, Virginia Beach, VA. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B. B. (2014). Treating Phobia, and Anxiety and Trauma with EMDR. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA.March, 21-22, 2014. Reese, M. T. (2014). Grief and Loss. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. Jan. 18 th, 2014. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B. B. (2014). Psychological First Aid. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. Jan. 17, 2014 Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2013). Disaster Trauma. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. October 5-6 th, 2013. Reese, M. T. & Keyes, B.B. (2013). Compassion Fatigue Therapist. Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. September 14, 2013. Reese, M. T. & Keyes, B.B. (2013). Compassion Stress Management.. Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. September 13, 2013. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2013). Treating Phobia and Anxiety With Trauma. Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. March 22-23, 2013. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2013). Treating Sexual Trauma. Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. February 8-9, 2013. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2013). Psychological First Aid. Partial Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. January 26, 2013. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B.B. (2013). Grief and Loss. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. January 25,2013. Reese, M. T., Diaz, D., Blackwell, S., & Campo, C. President s Chapel on Suicide Awareness. Presented at President s Chapel for Suicide Awareness, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. January
16, 2013 Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2012). Assessment and Treatment of PTSD. Partial Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. November 3, 2012. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2012). Treating Traumatized Families. Partial Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. November 3, 2012. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2012). Treating Traumatized Children and Adolescents. Partial Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. November 2, 2012). Reese, M. T. (2012). Emotional and Spiritual Care: Disaster Mental Health in Times of Crisis. Presented at Virginia VOAD Fall Meeting, Richmond VA: Sept. 20, 2012. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2012). Compassion Fatigue Therapist. Partial Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. September 15, 2012. Reese, M. T. & Keyes, B. B. (2012). Compassion Stress Management. Partial Prerequisite for Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Regent University for the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Regent Trauma Team. Virginia Beach, VA. September 14, 2012. Reese, M. T. (2012). How to Handle Problem People and Problem Situations in Group. Presented at Care Group Leaders Training, at Wave Church, Virginia Beach, VA: July 24, 2012. Reese, M. T. (2012). Counseling Skills and Techniques. Presented at Care Group Leaders Training, at Wave Church, Virginia Beach, VA: June 24, 2012. Reese, M. T. (2012). Technology, Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling. Presented at the Christian Psychotherapy Annual Spring Retreat, Downtown club, Norfolk, VA. April 2012. Reese, M. T. (2011). Grief and Loss Counseling. Presented Online to the Regent University Psychology Club: November 7, 2011. Reese, M. T. (2011). Current Ethical and Legal Issues and Trauma. Presented at the Christian Psychotherapy Annual Spring Retreat, Downtown club, Norfolk, VA. April 2011 Reese, M. T. (2010). Grief and Loss. (2011). Presented at Regent University, The Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Jan. 21 st, 2011. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B. B. (2010). Psychological First Aid. Presented at Regent University for The Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Jan. 22, 2011. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B. (2010). The Regent Trauma Model: Students Respond to Domestic and International Need. Presented at The ISSTD 27 TH Annual Conference Clinical Consequences of Complex and psychological Trauma: Assessment, Treatment, and Recovery. Atlanta, GA. October 14-18, 2010.
Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B., Zeiders, C. L. (2010). Sexual Addiction: Etiology, Treatment and Recovery. Presented at the 2010 International Conference Healing the Roots of Addiction: Inviting Jesus into the Pain. Association of Christian Therapists. Albuquerque, NM. September 15-19. Reese, M.T. (2010). Grief and Loss: A Reconciliation Model for Working with the Bereaved. Presented at Bethany Christian Adoptions Services Training, Fredericksburg, VA. May 15. Reese, M.T. (2010). Compassion Fatigue: Caring for the Caregiver. Presented at Bethany Christian Adoptions Services Training, Fredericksburg, VA. May 15. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B., (2010). The Regent Trauma Model and Compassion Fatigue Educator. Presented at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies Conference, Kansas city, KA. April 17, 2010. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B. (2009) The Regent Trauma Model: Treating Trauma in Third World Nation South Africa. Presented at the International Society of Trauma and Dissociation International Conference, Washington, DC. Nov 21-23. Reese, M. (2008, February). One single candle: Hope in the midst of suffering. Presented at The Terminal Illness Support Group, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA, Feb. 20. Reese, M. (2007, November). Compassion Fatigue. Presented at the Grand Rounds for Physicians and Other Healthcare Providers, Sentara Healthcare Physician Education Healthcare CME Program, Virginia Beach, VA. Reese, M. (2007, October). Compassion fatigue: Professional liability of caring too much. Presented at Beacon of Hope Conference, Hampton Roads Coalition for Depression Awareness & Suicide Prevention & I Need a Lighthouse, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA. Reese, M. (2007, January). Counseling those who suffer from grief and loss. Presented at the ARMS Women s Training, Virginia Beach, VA. Reese, M. (2002, April). Nonverbal Communication and the Counseling Process. Presented at the Christian Counselors Training Center, Richmond, VA. International Workshops and Trainings Reese, M. T. (2015). The instillation of hope in times of crisis, trauma and war. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors, Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. March 12, 2015. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2015). Grief and loss. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors, Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. March 11, 2015. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B. B. (2015). Treating child and adolescent trauma. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors,
Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. March 10, 2015. Reese, M. T., B. B. Keyes. (2015). Compassion Fatigue: Caring for the Caregiver. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors, Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. March 9, 2015 Reese, M. T. (2013). The instillation of hope in times of crisis, trauma and war. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors, Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. October 25, 2013. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2013). Grief and loss. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors, Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. October 24, 2013. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2013). Treating child and adolescent trauma. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors, Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. October 23, 2013. Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B. B. (2013). Treating Traumatized Families. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors, Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. October 22, 2013. Reese. M. T., & Keyes, B. B. 92013). Compassion Fatigue: Caring for the Caregiver. In association with Regent University s Trauma Team: Presented in Partnership with Barnabus Fund for Syrian Pastors, Priests, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers working with Syrian Refugees. Presented at the Garden Hotel, Broumana. Lebanon. October 21, 2013. Reese, M.T. (2013) Justice; A Male Perspective. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented at Into Abba s Arms Ministry to Men s Conference; Kinangop, Kenya. August 1st, 2013. Reese, M.T. (2013) The Instilling of Hope from a Christian Worldview to Women under Oppression. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented at Into Abba s Arms Ministry to Women s Conference; Kinangop, Kenya. July 31st, 2013. Reese, M.T. (2013) Instilling Hope in the Hearts of Women. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry to Women s Conference; Kinangop, Kenya. July 31st, 2013. Reese, M.T. (2013) The Instilling of Hope from a Christian Worldview. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented at Into Abba s Arms Ministry at Pastor s Conference; Kinangop, Kenya. July 29th, 2013. Reese, M.T. (2013) The Instilling of Hope. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented at Into Abba s Arms Ministry at Pastors Conference; Kinangop, Kenya. July 29th,
2013. Reese, M.T. and Keyes, B.B. (2013) Grief and Loss. In Association With Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented With Into Abba s Arms Ministry at Pastor s Conference; Kinangop, Kenya. July 29th, 2013. Reese, M.T., and Keyes, B.B.(2013) Compassion Fatigue, Grief and Loss, in the midst of Trauma. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry to Kenya Regional Police Department; Githanguri/Kinangop, Kenya July 23rd, 2013. Reese, M.T., and Keyes, B.B.(2013) Compassion Fatigue and Self Care. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry to Kenya Regional Police Department; Githanguri/Kinangop, Kenya July 23rd, 2013. Reese, M.T.(2013) A Christian Perspective on Hope. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry to Kenya Regional Police Department; Githanguri/Kinangop, Kenya July 23rd, 2013. Reese, M.T.(2013) Hope in Times of Crisis. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry to Kenya Regional Police Department; Githanguri/Kinangop, Kenya July 23rd, 2013. Reese, M.T., Rider, T.R.G., and Keyes, B.B.(2013) Disaster Response and the Incident Command System; The 6-Step Debriefing Model of Green Cross. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry to Kenya Regional Police Department; Githanguri/Kinangop, Kenya July 23rd, 2013. Reese, M.T., Witman, A.M., Rowe, J.L., Weaver, M.K., Cutler, K.K. and Keyes, B.B. (2013) Grief and Loss. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented at Into Abba s Arms Ministry; Kinangop, Kenya. July 25th, 2013. Reese, M.T., Witman, A.M., Rowe, J.L., Weaver, M.K., Cutler, K.K. and Keyes, B.B. (2013) Assessment and Treatment of Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented at Into Abba s Arms Ministry; Kinangop, Kenya. July 25th, 2013. Reese, M.T., Witman, A.M., Rowe, J.L., Weaver, M.K., and Cutler, K.K. (2013) The Instilling of Hope from a Christian Worldview. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented at Into Abba s Arms Ministry; Kinangop, Kenya. July 25th, 2013. Reese, M.T., Witman, A.M., Rowe, J.L., Weaver, M.K., and Cutler, K.K. (2013) The Instilling of Hope. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented at Into Abba s Arms Ministry; Kinangop, Kenya. July 25th, 2013. Reese, M.T., Witman, A.M., Rowe, J.L., Weaver, M.K., Cutler, K.K. and Keyes, B.B. (2013) Standard School, 5th Grade Self Esteem and Teens. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry at Good Shepherd Standard School; Kinangop, Kenya. July 24th,2013. Reese, M.T., Witman, A.M., Rowe, J.L., Weaver, M.K., Cutler, K.K. and Keyes, B.B. (2013) Standard School, 6th Grade Self Esteem and Teens. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry at Good Shepherd Standard School; Kinangop,
Kenya. July 24th,2013. Reese, M.T., Witman, A.M., Rowe, J.L., Weaver, M.K., Cutler, K.K. and Keyes, B.B. (2013) Standard School, 7th Grade Self Esteem and Teens. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry at Good Shepherd Standard School; Kinangop, Kenya. July 24th,2013. Reese, M.T., Witman, A.M., Rowe, J.L., Weaver, M.K., Cutler, K.K. and Keyes, B.B. (2013) Standard School, 8th Grade Self Esteem and Teens. In Association with Regent University s Trauma Team; Presented with Into Abba s Arms Ministry at Good Shepherd Standard School; Kinangop, Kenya. July 24th,2013. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., Harris-Keyes, K.M., Williams, L., Eure, V.T., Washington, R.S., DeBoer, C. Doolin, H., & Holland, O. (2011). Experiential Reminiscences Therapy with Geriatric Clients. Presented at the Catholic Nursing Home in cooperation Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (July 24, 2011) Reese, M.T., Doolin, H., Harris-Keyes, K.M., Williams, L., DeBoer, C. & Keyes, B.B. (2011). Healthy Self- esteem and a Biblical Base. Presented at John F. Kennedy School Sixth Grade in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (July 25, 2011) Reese, M.T., Young, C., Doolin, H., Still, R., Parker, K. DeBoer, C., DiLella, N. & Keyes, B.B. (2011). A Biblical basis to Self-esteem, Respect and Positive Behavior in Grade 7. Presented at John F. Kennedy School in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (July 25, 2011) Reese, M.T., & Williams, L. (2011). Counseling: Attending Behavior. Presented at Rose of Sharon Church Pastor s Conference in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (July 26,2011) Reese, M. T., DeBoer, C., Doolin, H., & Keyes, B.B., (2011). Conflict Resolution. Presented at the Rose of Sharon Church Leadership Conference in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (July 26, 2011) Reese, M. T., Doolin, H., Young, C., DeBoer, C., & Keyes, B.B. (2011). A Biblical Perspective of Self- Esteem and Healthy Positive Growth. Presented at Lily of the Valley School in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (July 27, 2011) Reese, M.T., & Williams, L. (2011). Attending Behavior in Counseling. Presented at Baptist Convention of Pastors and Leaders, Jerusalem Baptist Church in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (July 28, 2011) Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B. & Doolin, H. (2011). Modified Sand- tray techniques: Resolving Family Conflict. Presented to Interpreters for Open Eyes Ministries, Costa San Juan Hotel, Leon Nicaragua (August 1, 2011) Reese, M. T., & Keyes, B.B. (2011). Debriefing a CISM model for Affective Regulation. Presented to Interpreters for Open Eyes Ministries, Costa San Juan Hotel, Leon Nicaragua (August 1, 2011) Reese, M. T., Parker, K., Still, R., M.T., Williams, L., DeBoer, C., & Doolin, H. (2011). Dating and Romantic Relationships. Presented at Lily of the Valley School in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (August 2, 2011)
Reese, M.T. & Still, R., (2011). Positive Behavior, Healthy Self-Esteem and Personal Development. Presented at John F. Kennedy High School in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (August 3, 2011) Reese, M.T. (2011). Communication: Three Levels of Communication. Presented at the Fellowship of Baptist Churches Pastors and Leaders Conference in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (August 4, 2011) Reese, M.T. (2011). The Sixth Step Debriefing Model of Green Cross. Presented at the Main Office for the National Police for the City of Leon, Nicaragua in cooperation with Open Eyes Ministries, Leon, Nicaragua. (August 4, 2011) Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., & Williams, L. (2011). Treating Phobia and Anxiety in Trauma (EMDR); Certification Course. Field Certification Course and Partial Prerequisite for the Certification in Traumatology. Presented at Eglese Jerusalem Baptist. Pignon, Haiti. Jan. 25-26 th, 2011. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., & Williams, L. (2011). Domestic Violence: Trauma at Home. Presented at Eglese Jerusalem Baptist. Pignon, Haiti. Jan. 27 th, 2011. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B., & Williams, L. (2011). Domestic Violence: The Effects on Children. Presented at Eglese Jerusalem Baptist. Pignon, Haiti. Jan. 27 th, 2011. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., & Williams, L. (2011). Domestic Violence: Time Out- Diffusing Anger. Presented at Eglese Jerusalem Baptist. Pignon, Haiti. Jan. 27 th, 2011. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B., & Williams, L. (2011). Domestic Violence: Power and Control. Presented at Eglese Jerusalem Baptist. Pignon, Haiti. Jan. 27 th, 2011. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B. (2010). Compassion Fatigue with Romanian Outreach Workers, Smiles Foundation, Cihei, Romania: July 12, 2010. Reese, M.T. (2010). Attending Skills in Counseling. Smiles Foundation. Cihei, Romanai: July 12, 2010. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B. (2010). Treating Traumatized Families. Smiles Foundation, Cihei, Romania, July 13, 2010. Reese, M.T., & Keyes, B.B. (2010). Difficulties in Raising Children: The Good Parent vs. The Responsible Parent. Smiles Foundation Tileagd Community Comples, Tileagd Romania: July 15, 2010. Reese, M.T. & Maslowe, K. (2010). Parenting 101. Smiles Foundation, Tileagd Community Complex, Tileagd Romania: July 15, 2010. Reese, M.T. (2010). Dealing with Grief and Loss. Smiles Foundation, Cihei Romanai. July 19, 2010. Reese, M.T. (2010). Relaxation Techniques to Cope with Stress. Smiles Foundation. Cihei Family Center, Cihei Romania: July 16, 2010. Reese, M.T. (2010). Coping with Compassion Fatigue. Smiles Foundation. Cihei Family Center, Cihei, Romania, July 16, 2010.
Reese, M.T. (2010). Dealing with Domestic Violence and Anger Management: Taking a Time Out. Smiles Foundation, Cihei Family Center, Cihei, Romania. July 16, 2010. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B., Washington, R. S., Eure, V. T.,& Williams, L.O. (2010). Compassion Fatigue for the Traumatized Worker. Eglese Jerusalem Baptist. Pignion Haiti, May 28-June 6. Reese, M. T., Keyes, B.B. (2010). Psychological First Aid in Haitian Culture. Eglese Jerusalem Baptist Church. Pignon Haiti, May 28- June 6. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B., Washington, R.S. Eure, V.T., Williams, L.O., Myers, P.J., & Calhoun, R.S.(2010). Intervention with Children in the Aftermath of Traumatic Events. Eglese Jerusalem Baptist Church. Pignon, Haiti, May 28 June 6. Reese, M.T. (2010). Grief and Loss. Eglese Jerusalem Baptish, Pignon, Haiti, May 28-June 6. Reese, M.T. & Washington, R.S. (2010). Attending Behaviors: Beginning Skills for lay and Professional Counselors. Eglese Jerusalem Baptist Church. Pignon, Haiti. May 28-June 6. Reese, M.T., Keyes, B.B., Washington, R.S., Eure, V.T., Williams, L.O., Myers, P.J., & Calhoun, R.S. (2010). Therapeutic Interventions for Trauma: Case management and Analysis. Eglese Jerusalem Baptist. Pignon, Haiti. May 26 June 6. Reese, M., Keyes, B.B. (2009, July). Compassion fatigue. Intern training for Thrive Africa: Harrismith, South Africa. July 25. Reese, M. (2009, July). How to counsel adolescents in their grief experience. Qwa Qwa, South Africa: Teacher s Training: Mompoi High School. Hosted by Thrive Africa, July 23. Reese, M. (2009, July). Adolescent grief and loss: What to expect. Qwaqwa: South Africa: Presented to the student body Mompoi High School, Qwaqwa. Hosted by Thrive Africa, July 23. Reese, M. (2009, July). Grief and loss. Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa. Teacher s training: Sponsored by the Board of Education: Free State, South Africa. Hosted by Thrive Africa. July 21. Reese, M. (2009, July). Treating grief and loss. Student Coaches training. Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa. Hosted by Thrive Africa. July 20. Reese, M. (2009, July). Treating grief and loss in South Africa. Show-Tell Bible Church, Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa. Hosted by Thrive Africa. July 18. Television and Media Appearances Online article: Special Report. Regent University: Beautiful People. Online article from the Smiles Foundation. October 2010. View online: http://www.thesmilesfoundation.org/missiontrips/specialreport- RegentsCollege.html Television appearance and online article. Restoring Smiles to Romania s Children. CBN NEWS, ABC Family Channel, TBN, NRB, Family Net. September 7, 2012. View Online: http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010.november/romanian-gypsies-find-smiles-through-christ/
Publication in Print and Online. Wherever it hurts: Regent trauma team brings hope and healing to the world s hardest-hit areas. Impact: A Publication of Regent University, 2(1).January,2011.View Online:http://www.regent.edu/publications/impact/issues/impact-jan-2011.pdf Television Appearance and Online Article. Quake Trauma: Team Works to Help Haiti Heal. Pignon, Haiti. CBN News. ABC Family Channel, TBN, NRB, Family Net. July 8, 2010.View Online: http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010/july/earthquake-trauma-team-works-to-help-haiti-heal/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED Conferences 2012 The Practitioner-Scholar Conference at Hampton Roads. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA: March 24, 2012. 2012 Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS) International Conference: Where s integration? : Christian Faith and the Behavioral Sciences. Held at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, March 29-31, 2012. 2011 The Virginia Counselors Association Conference, Counselors Unite: Navigating and Networking for Success. Portsmouth, VA. November 10-12. 2011 International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation s 28th Annual Conference- Complex Trauma and dissociation Across the Life Span: Core Competencies in Training and Research. Montreal, Canada; November 5th, 2011. 2011 The Association of Christian Therapists 2011 International Conference. Mental Health, Spiritual Growth and Bodily Well-Being: An Evolving Christian Approach to Wholeness. Philadelphia, PA. October 6th 9th, 2011. 2010 The ISSTD 27 TH Annual Conference Clinical Consequences of Complex and Psychological Trauma: Assessment, Treatment, and Recovery. Atlanta, GA. October 14-18, 2010. 2010 The 2010 International Conference Healing the Roots of Addiction: Inviting Jesus into the Pain. Association of Christian Therapists. Albuquerque, NM. September 15-19. 2010 The Christian Association for Psychological Studies Conference. The Abundant Life: Christian Faith and Positive Psychology. Kansas City, KA. April 15-17, 2010. 2009 The International Society of Trauma and Dissociation International Conference Pathways to Integration, Washington, DC. Nov 21-23. 2009 The Christian Association of Psychological Studies International Hope and Healing Conference, Orlando, FL. April 2009 The Association of Christian Therapists Healing through Social Justice: Meeting Jesus in the Marginalized Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, September 18, 2009 2007 Beacon of Hope Conference, Hampton Roads Coalition for Depression Awareness & Suicide Prevention & I Need a Lighthouse, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
2006 The Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Orlando, FL. 2005 The Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Training 2009 A Citizen s Guide to Disaster Assistance. IS-00007. Independent Study Course Through FEMA website. March, 17, 2011. 2009 National Incident Management System (NIMS): An Introduction. Independent Study Course Through FEMA website. March 16, 2011. 2009 Introduction to the Incident Command System: ICS-100. Independent Study Course Through FEMA website. May 13, 2009. 2009 Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-100 for Higher Education. Independent Study Course Through FEMA website. May 1, 2009. 2009 Psychological First Aid.. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2009 Treating Sexual Trauma. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2009 Trauma and Phobia Treatment (EMDR). Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2008 Trauma Training: Orientation to Global Aid Network and Orientation to Operation Blessing. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA. 2008 Treating Traumatized Military Families. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2008 Assessment and Treatment of PTSD. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2008 Disaster Stress and Trauma. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2008 Treating Traumatized Families. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2008 Compassion Fatigue Therapist. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2008 Compassion Stress management. Center for Trauma Studies. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2006 Trauma Practice: Tools for Stabilization & Recovery with Eric Gentry, LMHC. Norfolk, VA. 2006 Complicated Grief and Suicide with Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Center for Loss and Life Transition. Fort Collins, CO. 2005 Adolescent and Child grief with Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Center for Loss and Life Transition. Fort Collins, CO. 2005 Caring for the Dying with Greg Yoder, Center for Loss and Life Transition. Fort Collins, CO. 2004 Grief Group Facilitation with Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Center for Loss and Life Transition, Fort Collins, CO. 2004 Comprehensive Bereavement and Grief and Loss with Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Center for Loss and Life Transition. Fort Collins, CO.
2003 Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Training with CISD Institute. Newport News Airport Training Center. Newport News, VA. 2003 Regent University School of Psychology and Counseling Psycho-Theological Institute. Spiritual Tools for Counselors Calling Forth Power, Presence, and Passion. Life Coaching. Alexandria, VA. CONSULTING WORK 2008 & 2012 Served as a consultant for Care Group Leaders Team at Wave Church, Virginia Beach, VA. 2007 Consultant for Arms Women s Group training on Grief and Loss. Wave Church, Virginia Beach. VA Committees 2006 2012 Integration Committee 2006 2012 Library Committee 2008 2012 QEP Committee PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT 2007-2013 American Counseling Association 2009-2011 American Association of Counselor Education and Supervision 2009-2011 Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling 2009-2011 Association for Death Education and Counseling 2008-2013 Christian Association for Psychological Studies 2011-2012 Virginia Counselors Association