Resume

EDUCATION
1995 Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg, MS 39406
1992 M.A. University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg, MS 39406
1990 B.A. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Whitewater, WI 53190

LICENSURE
1999 Psychologist, State of Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
1999 School Psychologist, Arizona Department of Education (Not Active)
1998 Registrant, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
1997 Psychologist, Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board (Not Active)

AA-2450cropPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
2012-Present Co-Founder
Arizona Psychodrama Institute
1237 W Auburn Dr; Tempe, AZ 85283
Contact: Arizona Psychodrama Institute (602) 456-1889
Duties: Teaching Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy to organizations, professionals, and students whose practices would be enhanced by using action methods.

1999-Present Private Practice Psychologist
dba Down To Earth Enterprises
1237 W Auburn Dr; Tempe, AZ 85283
Contact: Jon Archer, Office Manager (480) 705-5007
Duties: Putting health care control back in the hands of the consumer; providing common sense solutions to everyday problems; individual, group, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and families; EMDR; Psychodrama; supervision; public speaking; staff training; school consultation; e-therapy, e-coaching, and contributing to www.EVLiving.com, Arizona Together Newspaper, EduKid Newspaper, Adventures 2000, and the Ahwatukee Foothills News.

2000-2001 Psychologist II
Arizona Department of Corrections, 2500 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ 85008
Supervisor: Dr. Wayne Beaver, Clinical Director
Duties: Treatment planning and review on the acute psychiatric unit (B-Ward) serving male inmates incarcerated by the State of Arizona, supervising Masters’ and Ph.D. level clinicians and security staff, monitoring compliance with licensure standards, and providing some psychological services to inmates.

2000 Clinical Consultant
Arizona Youth Associates (now ResCare)
1825 E. Northern Ave., Suite 100; Phoenix, AZ 85020
Supervisor: Jinny Ludwig, Administrator
Duties: Individual and group supervision of Masters’ level therapists, staff training, and clinical consultation for an agency serving Arizona’s youth in outpatient, and therapeutic group home settings, including group homes for sexually-reactive youth.

1999 Clinical Director
TriCity Behavioral Services, Inc.; Phoenix, AZ 85021
Supervisor: John Phin, CEO
Duties: Supervise outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and semi-independent living staff and program directors; program development; and quality and risk management

1999 Clinician II
Terros Behavioral Health Services; Phoenix, AZ 85004
Supervisor: Clarice Parham, Director of Clinical Operations
Duties: Assessment; treatment planning; individual child, adolescent, and adult therapy; and adolescent AODA group therapy

1998 Consultant
dba Down To Earth Enterprises; Scottsdale, AZ 84254
Contractor: Chris Farrar, CEO; A Turning Point for Arizona’s Children
Duties: Supervise Level III therapeutic group home staff and provide psychological services for male teenaged residents

1998 Staff Psychologist
Charter Behavioral Health System of Wisconsin; West Allis, WI 53227
Supervisor: Pat Zadra, CEO
Duties: Day Treatment admission, treatment plan design and supervision, individual therapy, and crisis management

1995-1998 Outpatient Psychotherapist/Psychologist
Family Social & Psychotherapy Services / Apogee, Inc. / Midwest Clinical Services
Wauwatosa/Milwaukee, WI 53226/53207
Supervisor: Deanna Ohman, MA; Clinical Director
Duties: Individual, group, and family therapy; and case management for children, adolescents, and their families

1995-1998 Adjunct Faculty
Marian College; West Allis, WI 53214
Supervisor: Jon Nicoud, Ph.D.
Duties: Teach accelerated undergraduate Human Development and Psychology

1995-1998 Adjunct Faculty
Upper Iowa University; West Allis, WI 53214
Supervisor: Linda Haines, Director
Duties: Teach accelerated undergraduate Research Methods, Cognition, and Biology & Behavior

1994-1995 Clinical Assistant
Pine Grove Recovery Center; Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Supervisor: Francis McManus, RN
Duties: Assist adult and geriatric inpatients with ADLs and therapeutic issues

1993-1994 Psychology Intern
Rivendell Psychiatric Center; Seward, NE 68434
Supervisor: George E. Williams, Ph.D.
Duties: Assessment; individual, group, and family therapy and implement programs for group home residents in public schools; supervise Masters’ level clinician

1990-1993 Instructor
University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Supervisor: Pat Faulkender, Ph.D.
Duties: Teach undergraduate Introductory Psychology Lab

1992-1993 Grader
University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Supervisor: Toni Rodgers
Duties: Grade Introductory Psychology correspondence course

1987-1990 Tutor
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Whitewater, WI 53190
Supervisor: Anthony Truog
Duties: Tutor undergraduate students in psychology courses

PUBLICATIONS
Archer, M. (2016). Who, Like Me, Loves to Use the Step-In Circle? The Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy, 64(1), 79-82.

Faulkender, P.J., Range, L. M., Hamilton, M. F., Strehlow, M. J., Jackson, S. J., Blanchard, E. E., & Dean, P. J. (1994). The case of the stolen psychology test: An analysis of an actual cheating incident. Ethics and Behavior, 4(3), 209-217.

Olmi, D. J., Strehlow, M. J., & Pelletier, K. A. (1992, December). Internship selection process: How to identify, select, and apply to internship programs. Communique.

PAPER/POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Archer, M.J., & Toel, C. (2019, May). I dream of research: Taking action with nightmares. Presentation at the 77th annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, Manchester, NH.

Archer, M.J., & Pennington, J.B., (2018, April). Who are my people: The radical practice of empathy. Presentation at the 76th annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, Addison, TX.

Archer, M.J., & Gusmano, G.L. (2017, May). Smartphones in Sessions: Transform Intrusion to Engagement. Presentation at the annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, Clearwater, FL.

Lees, A.B., & Archer, M.J. (2016, August). Smartphones in Sessions: Transform Intrusion to Engagement. Presentation at the 48th annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, Tucson, AZ.

Lees, A.B., & Archer, M.J. (2015, August). Cultural Competence & Diversity in Action. Presentation at the 47th annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, Tucson, AZ.

Archer, M.J., (2015, April). Quit Crying and Go Home: How Not to End a Group. Presentation at the annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, Philadelphia, PA.

Archer, M.J. (2015, January). Quit Crying and Go Home: How Not to End a Group. Presentation at the annual convention of the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association, Otautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.

Archer, M.J., & Lees, A.B. (2014, August). The Collective Wisdom of Addicts: Utilizing Psychodrama to Harness Resources for Recovery. Presentation at the 46th annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, Tucson, AZ.

Archer, M.J., & Gusmano, G. (2014, April). Maximizing metaphor: Sneaking action into individual sessions. Presentation at the annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, Oakland, CA.

Lees, A.B., & Archer, M.J. (2013, August). Psychodrama 1:1 – Using Action Methods in Individual Therapy. Presentation at the 45th annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, Tucson, AZ.

Gion, D., Feldman-Bass, C., & Archer, M.J. (2013, April). Psychodrama and Asperger’s. Presentation at the annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, Arlington, VA.

Archer, M.J. (2012, August). Building on Strengths: Putting Recovery & Wellness into Action. Presentation at the 44th annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, Tucson, AZ.

Feingold, L., & Archer, M.J. (2012, April). Action methods for kids using hula hoops. Presentation at the annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, Jersey City, NJ.

Newsome, C., & Archer, M. J. (2011, April). Creativity at Work with Addictions and Eating Disorders. Presentation at the annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, Clearwater, FL.

Archer, M. J., Almstrom, F., & Bolte, C.S. (2008, April). Create a Cast of Characters Yourself: Psychodrama 1 on 1. Presentation at the annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, San Antonio, TX.

Archer, M. J. (2006, April). Connect To The Public Efficiently Through The Media. Presentation at the annual convention of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, San Francisco, CA.

Rizzo, A., Ramstad, D., Archer, M. J. & Public Education Committee Members. (2003, October). Aftermath – The Road to Resilience. Presentation at the annual convention of the Arizona Psychological Association; Tucson, AZ.

Strehlow, M. J., & Fox, S. K. (1993, March). A validation of global instructor evaluations in terms of student and instructor factors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Blanchard, E. E., Strehlow, M. J., Dean, P. J., Hamilton, M. F., & Faulkender, P. J. (1993, March). Handling undergraduate cheating: What do students think? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Strehlow, M. J., Pelletier, K. A., & Olmi, D. J. (1992, October). Internship selection process: How to identify, select, and apply to internship programs. Paper presented at the annual Mid-South Regional Conference on Psychology in the Schools, Jackson, MS.

Cottingham, B. J., & Strehlow, M. J. (1992, October). Data demonstrating the effectiveness of Reading to Read, a behaviorally-based reading intervention. Poster presented at the annual Mid-South Regional Conference on Psychology in the Schools, Jackson, MS.

Stinnett, T. A., Oehler-Stinnett, J. J., Stout, L. J., Polzin, M. L., & Strehlow, M. J. (1991, March). Development of the Teacher Rating of Academic Achievement Motivation (TRAAM). Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Dallas, TX.

Stinnett, T. A., Oehler-Stinnett, J. L., Polzin, M. L., Noll, T., Steinke, D., & Strehlow, M. J. (1990, March). Academic achievement motivation: Conceptual, assessment, and research concerns. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Wisconsin School Psychological Association, Stevens Point, WI.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2005- Present Arizona Counselors Association
2005- Present Tempe Providers Network
2005-2017 Psychodrama Study & Practice Group
2004-Present American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama
2002-2005 Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce
2001-Present Ahwatukee Foothills Behavioral Health Network
1990-Present American Psychological Association
2001-2006 Arizona Psychological Association
2004-2005 Tempe Chamber of Commerce
2003-2005 Arizona Group Psychotherapy Society
1990-2005 National Association of School Psychologists
1991-1994 American Psychological Society
1993-1993 Southeastern Psychological Association
1991-1992 Mississippi Psychological Association

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2014 Speaker for Lively Limbs – Amputee Support Group Lively Limbs, Mesa, AZ
2013 Guest Lecturer, Grand Canyon University; Phoenix, AZ
2013 Award – American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama Zerka T. Moreno Award
2005-2008 Co-Host, The Psychology Session Podcast with Devin Jones; Tempe, AZ
2004-2006 Mentor, Arizona Psychology Training Consortium; Phoenix, AZ
2001-2008 Regular Contributor to Ahwatukee Foothills News; Ahwatukee, AZ
2008 Presenter, Banner Behavioral Health, Beyond Modern Therapies Conference; Mesa, AZ
2006-2008 Phoenix Co-Registrar for Westwood Institute, Drs. Dorothy & Mort Satten; Tucson, AZ
2004-2008 Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteer; Phoenix, AZ
2007 Presenter & Exhibitor, Art of Recovery Expo; Phoenix, AZ
2007 Presenter, AZ Ofc. of Problem Gambling, Youth Gambling Workshop; Phoenix, AZ
2004, 2007, 2013 Speaker for St. Luke’s Networking Breakfast; Phoenix, AZ
2003, 2004, 2007 Speaker for Society of Women Accountants; Phoenix, AZ
2006 Guest Lecturer, Northern Arizona University; Phoenix, AZ
2006 Workshop for Get Psyched! The Store; Tempe, AZ
2005, 2006, 2009, 2011-Present Exhibitor, Art of Recovery Expo; Phoenix, AZ
2003-2006 Speaker for Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce New Member Orientation;
Phoenix, AZ
2003-2006 Member, Arizona Psychological Association’s Public Education Committee; Scottsdale, AZ
2003-2006 Communications Representative of Arizona Psychological Association; Scottsdale, AZ
2005 Speaker, Arizona State University Brown Bag Lunch Series; Phoenix, AZ
2005 Master of Ceremonies, Roots & Wings Live Auction; Scottsdale, AZ
2005, 2012-2014 Workshop for Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies; Tucson, AZ
2005 Resilience Workshop for La Frontera, Tucson, AZ
2005 Keynote for Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Leader Training, Scottsdale, AZ
2005 Maintaining Balance Workshop for (SEC/EES) Administration, Prescott, AZ
2005 Speaker for Arizona Psychological Association’s Membership Committee’s Parlor Session; Scottsdale, AZ
2004 Award – Arizona Psychological Association Outstanding Media Person of the Year
2004 Boys’ & Girls’ Club – National Kids’ Day Volunteer; Tempe, AZ
2004 Speaker for Summit School’s Back-to-School Staff Orientation; Phoenix, AZ
2004, 2013 Speaker for Sierra Tucson Networking Breakfast; 2004 Phoenix, AZ. 2013 Tucson, AZ.
2004 Speaker for Kiwanis Club; Phoenix, AZ
2004 Resilience Presentation for (SEC/EES); Phoenix, AZ
2004 Speaker for Kiwanis Club; Mesa, AZ
2003 Speaker for Ahwatukee Senior Center; Phoenix, AZ
2003 Speaker for Arizona Group Psychotherapy Society’s Friday Forums; Phoenix, AZ
2002-2003 Trainer for Arizona Psychology Training Consortium; Scottsdale, AZ.
2002 Speaker for Sun City Liver Disease Support Group; Sun City, AZ.
2001, 2012 Speaker for Mesa Community College Evening Lecture Series; Mesa, AZ
2001 Speaker for Mentally Ill Kids In Distress (MIKID), Phoenix, AZ
1999 Trainer for Value Options; Phoenix, AZ
1998 Speaker for New Age Divorced and Separated Group; Menomonee Falls, WI.
1997-1998 Speaker for Greendale Public Schools‘ Parent Groups; Greendale, WI.
1991, 1992 Graduate Student Representative to the USM School Psychology Department
1989, 1990 Undergraduate Student Representative to the UWW Psychology Department
1989, 1990 Vice-President of Psi Chi; Whitewater, WI Chapter

TELEVISION APPEARANCES:
2008 (July) Fox 10 News: Coaching Parents about Tantrums; Tempe, AZ
2008 (July) Channel 12 News: Stress Management related to Economy; Tempe, AZ
2008 (May) CBS 5 News at 10: Boy Chained to Bed; Tempe, AZ
2008 (Jan.) Fox 10 News: Pet Funerals; Tempe, AZ
2007 (Nov.) Fox 10 News: Cyberbullying; Tempe, AZ
2007 (Sept.) Fox 10 News: Shooting Death of Officer Nick Erfle; Tempe, AZ
2007 (Aug.) Fox 10 News: Coming Home from War, Readjustments: Tempe, AZ
2007 (Aug.) Fox 10 News: Keeping Your Cool in Record-Breaking Heat: Tempe, AZ
2007 (Feb.) Fox 10 News: Brittany Spears’ Bizarre Behavior; Tempe, AZ
2006 (Aug.) Fox 10 Arizona Morning: Fear of Flying in Heightened Terrorist Alert; Phoenix, AZ
2006 (Aug.) Fox 10 Arizona Morning: Baseline Killer & Serial Rapist – What to tell Kids; Phoenix, AZ
2006 (June) Fox 10 News: Road Rage & Intermittent Explosive Disorder; Tempe, AZ
2006 (Apr.) CBS 5 Morning News: Kids and Race Relations -Immigration March; Phoenix, AZ
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2006 (Jan.) Fox 10 Arizona Morning: Emotional Affairs – Brad Pitt / Angelina Jolie; Phoenix, AZ
2005 (June) Fox 10 Arizona Morning: Daddy Depression; Phoenix, AZ
2005 (Mar.) Fox 10 Arizona Morning: Facing Your Fears; Phoenix, AZ
2005 (Feb.) Channel 12 News: Housewives’ Internet Addictions; Phoenix, AZ
2004 (Sept.) Fox 10 Arizona Morning: Lying – Scott Peterson / Mark Hacking; Phoenix, AZ
2004 (May) Channel 3 Good Day Arizona: Depression in Children; Phoenix, AZ
2004 (Apr.) Fox 10 Newsmaker Sunday: Increased Female Violence; Phoenix, AZ
2004 (Jan.) Fox 10 News: Lewis Prison Standoff; Phoenix, AZ
2003 (Oct.) Channel 3 Good Day Arizona: National Depression Screening Day; Phoenix, AZ
2003 (Aug.) Fox 10 Arizona Morning: Easing Back to School Jitters; Phoenix, AZ
2003 (June) Channel 12 News at 5: Against Child & Adolescent Nudist Camp; Phoenix, AZ
2003 (June) Channel 12 News at 5: Explaining & Preventing Extreme Child Abuse; Phoenix, AZ
2003 (May) Channel 12 Weekend Today: Explaining & Preventing Hazing; Phoenix, AZ

RADIO APPEARANCES:
2006 (July) Linda Williams Interview
2005 (Sept.) KFNX News-Talk Radio 1100 – Art of Recovery Expo

REFERENCES – Statements From References

Grayce Gusmano, LMFT, LPC, Therapist
Psychological Counseling Services

Gigi Veasey, LCSW, LISAC, Nationally Certified CBT, Therapist
Executive Director of Alcohol Recovery Solutions

Lisa Jane Vargas, Clinical Outreach Coordinator
Sierra Tucson Addiction Recovery Programs

Barbara Nicholson-Brown, Publisher
Arizona Together Newspaper

James Harasymiw, Psy.D., CADC III
Licensed Psychologist / Certified Substance Abuse Specialist

Andy Hogg, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Former President of the Arizona Psychological Association

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