Dr. Michael Olpin – VITA

Current Professional Position 

Professor of Health Promotion

Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance, Weber State University, Ogden, UT., 84408 (801) 626-6485 E-mail: molpin@weber.edu

Education

Ph.D. Health Education. May, 1996, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, 62901.

M.S. Health Sciences (Emphasis: Health Promotion). May 1993, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84606.

B.S. Psychology. May 1988, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84606.

A.A. Business Management. May, 1985, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, 84057.

Director – WSU Stress Relief Center

Owner – Olpin Stress Management & Wellness Consulting, LLC

Teaching Experience

Weber State University

Health 4990 • Senior Seminar in Health Education
Health 4860 • Field Experience (Internships/Field Experience)
Health 4700 • Wellness Coaching
Health 4013 • Research & Evaluation in Health Promotion
Health 4300 • Health Education in the Elementary Schools
Health 3200 • Methods in Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management
Health 3100 • Applications of Technology in Health Promotion
Health 3000 • Foundations in Health Promotion
Health 2400 • Mind/Body Wellness
Health 1110 • Stress Management
Health 1110 • Stress Management • Online Course
Health 1110 • Stress Management • Distance Learning Course
Health 1030 • Healthy Lifestyles • Online Course
PE 2200 • Foundations of Lifestyle Management Professions

West Virginia University, Community Health Promotion Master’s Degree Program

CHPR 291 • Stress Management
CHPR 291 • Computers and Technology in Health Promotion
CHPR 334 • Research Methods in Health Promotion
CHPR 348 • Health Promotion Planning & Programming
CHPR 338 • Applied Health Education Program
CHPR 291 • Competencies for Health Promotion Specialists

Virginia Tech Health & PE Master’s Degree Program

EDHL 5774 • Problems in Education: Teaching Health and Wellness

Concord University, Department of Health & PE

HED 415 • Community Health and Health Promotion
HED 400 • Methods & Materials in Health Education
HED 305 • Human Disease HED 304 • Human Nutrition
HED 303 • Mental/Emotional Health (Stress Management)
HED 303 • Mental/Emotional Health (Stress Management) Online version
HED 300 • Measurement and Evaluation in Health Fields
HED 208 • School Health Education
HED 203 • Personal Health
HED 200 • Foundations of Health Education
PED 101M • Fitness/Wellness For Life
PED 101J • Beginning Tennis/Racquetball

Princeton Health & Fitness Center

Yoga Instructor

Southern Illinois University, Department of Health & Recreation

HED 515 • Review of Current Literature in Health-Related Fields
HED 461 • Stress Management GEE 201 • Healthful Living

Brigham Young University, Department of Health Sciences

PE 185 • Advanced Racquetball
Health 130 • Principles Of Health And Wellness
Health 129 • Health And Lifestyle Management

Scholarly Works

Professional Presentations & Workshops

Invited Community Presentations

Stress Management: Prevention and Relaxation (February 20223). Invited Speaker at a stress management workshop for childcare leaders of Ogden, Ogden Courtyard Marriott, Ogden, Utah.

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention  (February 20223). Invited Speaker at the Weber County Women’s Annual Conference – Session 3 – Ogden Regional Medical Center, Ogden, Utah.

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention  (February 20223). Invited Speaker at the Weber County Women’s Annual Conference – Session 2 – Ogden Regional Medical Center, Ogden, Utah.

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention  (February 20223). Invited Speaker at the Weber County Women’s Annual Conference – Session 1 – Ogden Regional Medical Center, Ogden, Utah.

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention & Meditation (February 20223). Invited Speaker at the School Nutrition Managers Meeting – Granite School District. SLC, Utah.

How to Meditate – North Ogden LDS Women’s Group – January  2023. 

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention & Meditation (January 20223). Invited Speaker at the School Nutrition Managers Meeting – Alpine School District. Sandy, Utah.

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention & Meditation (January 20223). Invited Speaker at the School Nutrition Managers Meeting – Canyons School District. Sandy, Utah.

4 Habits to Ensure a More Balanced, Less Stressful Life (Part 2) (October 2022). Invited guest for Stories of Hope in Hard Times podcast. Resilience Talk Radio.

How to Easily Decrease your Stress Today – Part 1 (October 2022). Invited guest for Stories of Hope in Hard Times podcast. Resilience Talk Radio.

Serendipity of the Spirit (September 2022). Invited speaker for the WSU LDS Institute of Religion. Ogden Utah.

How to Meditate (August 2022). Invited Speaker at Tooele County School District School Nutrition Conference. Tooele Utah.

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention (part 2) (June 2022). Invited Speaker at the School Nutrition Association of Utah Annual  Conference. Layton Utah.

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention (part 1) (June 2022). Invited Speaker at the School Nutrition Association of Utah Annual  Conference. Layton Utah.

Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to Heal and Relax. (March 2022). Invited speaker for a spring session of  I Am Retreats.  Zoom Presentation.

Improving Well-being through Relaxation (January 2022). Invited speaker for Junior League of Ogden Wellness Retreat. Ogden, UT.

How to Relax through Meditation and Guided Imagery. (October 2021). Invited speaker for the fall session of  I Am Retreats.  St. George, UT.

The Point of the Journey is Not to Arrive – How Mindfulness Changes Everything (August 2021). Invited Speaker at School Nutrition Association of Utah Virtual Conference.

The Six Pillars of High-Level Wellness – North Ogden Young Single Adult Workshop – May 2021. North Ogden, UT.

Stress Management – Valley Camp (Alcoholics Anonymous Group) – May 2021. Eden, Utah.

Stress Management  – Ogden LDS Women’s Group – April  2021. 

Stress Management. (February 2021). Invited speaker at Weber kickoff for the Weber Communities that Care Coalition.  Ogden, UT.

Implementing Stress Management Tools During Chaotic Times. (June 2020). Invited Speaker for “Going on Offense” Webinar Sponsored by Orriant Wellness Coaching Company.

Stress Relief. (February 2020). Invited speaker at the Inaugural American Mothers Conference of the Weber County Chapter of American Mothers.  Ogden, UT.

How to Enjoy EVERY MOMENT with Your Spouse. (February 2020). Invited speaker at the 2020 Conference of the Northern Utah Marriage Celebration.  Ogden, UT.

Stress:  One (and only one) Cause – Many Effective Solutions. (September 2019). Invited speaker at the Annual Conference of  UMCA (Utah Municipal Clerks Association).  St. George, UT.

The 4-Step Method to Experience the Joy Inherent in Mindfulnesss. (September 2019). Breakout session speaker at the Annual Conference of  UMCA (Utah Municipal Clerks Association).  St. George, UT.

Meditation Training. (September 2019). Keynote Speaker at the Annual Conference of the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program.  SLC, UT.

Self-Care Toolbox – Sharpening Your Saw. (June 2019). Invited Keynote Speaker for PEHP annual Wellness Council Conference. SLC, UT.

Stress! One (and only one) Cause – Many Effective Solutions. (May 2019). Invited Speaker for the annual Utah Worksite Wellness Conference. SLC, UT.

Stress Management Workshop. (October 2018). Keynote speaker for North Ogden Utah Mini Women’s Conference. Presentation on foundational components of stress management and mindfulness. North Ogden, UT.

Stress Management Presentation (October 2018). Guest speaker for Utah Association for Public Treasurers. Presentation on how stress happens and what to do about it. Farmington, UT.

Stress Management Skills for USU Ambassadors (Otober 2018). Stress Management presentation for the professional meeting of the Utah State University Ambassadors. Weber State University, Logan, UT.

Stress Management through Mindfulness. (August 2018).  Keynote Speaker for the Utah Health Information Management Association ((UHIMA). Salt Lake Community College Convention Center, Sandy, UT.

Stress Management Workshop. (May 2018). Guest speaker for Clinton City Utah church group (LDS church). Presentation on stress management to improve one’s health and well-being. Clinton, UT.

Stress Management Presentation (April 2018). Guest speaker for Northern Wasatch Oasis Community Group. Presentation on cause, effects, and ways to manage stress. Layton, UT.

Meditation Workshop. (January 2018). Guest speaker for North Ogden Utah Young Women church group (LDS church). Presentation on meditation as a way to dramatically reduce stress and improve one’s health and well-being. North Ogden, UT.

Stress Management Workshop. (October 2017). Guest speaker for Plain City Utah church group (LDS church). Presentation on stress management to improve one’s health and well-being. Plain City, UT.

Mindfulness! (September 2017). Guest Speaker for Davis County Health Department employees. Presented basic principles of stress and stress management. Clearfield, UT.

How to Turn Off Your Stress (June 2017). Guest Speaker for Davis County Health Department employees. Presented basic principles of stress and how to turn off the stress response. Clearfield, UT.

Recognizing and Managing Stress. (January 2017). Guest Speaker for Davis County Health Department employees. Presented basic principles of stress and stress management. Kaysville, UT.

Stress Management through Meditation. (November 2016). Guest speaker for Layton Utah church group (LDS church). Presentation on meditation as a way to reduce stress. Layton, UT.

Mindfulness Seminar. (July 2016). Guest Speaker for Box Elder County employees. Presented basic principles of mindfulness including the essence of mindfulness and how to be mindful. Brigham City, UT.

Stress Management. (April 2016). Guest Speaker at a Salem church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. Salem, UT.

Stress Management. (April 2016). Guest Speaker at a Plain City church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. Plain City, UT.

Stress Management. (January 2016). Guest Speaker at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. North Ogden, UT.

Pre-competition Stress Management (December 2015). Guest speaker — Weber High School Cheerleaders, Pleasant View, Utah.

Weber High Meditates (November 2015). Guest speaker — Weber High School Jaime Stireman’s Yoga classes – all sections, Pleasant View, Utah.

Meditation/Stress Management Workshop (October 2015). Guest Speaker for the Annual Ogden Yoga Fest. Ogden, UT.

Unwind: 7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life in the World of Advocacy. (2014, October) Speaker for the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association Leaders Against Pain Scholarship Training Conference. SLC, UT.

How to Really Relax in a Really Stressed-Out World. (2014, June)  Speaker for the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals Conference. Midway, UT.

Stress Relief–Two Simple Solutions. (2014, May).  Speaker for the Utah Hoby Scholarship/Leadership Annual Meeting. Aspen Grove, UT.

Managing stress and maintaining an appropriate work-life balance. (2014, April).  Speaker for the Utah State Respiratory Therapy Society. Ogden, UT.

Strategies and Techniques for Coping with Stress in the Workplace. (2013, July). Keynote Speaker for the Mountain States College Stores Association. Park City, UT.

Stress Management. (January 2014). Guest Speaker at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. North Ogden, UT.

Stress Management using Meditation (March 2012). Guest speaker for Box Elder School District. A brief presentation on the benefits of meditation as a way to reduce hypertension. Brigham City, UT.

Stress Management using Meditation (March 2012). Guest speaker for Weber School District. A brief presentation on the benefits of meditation as a way to reduce hypertension. Pleasant View, UT.

Stress Management for School Counselors (October 2011). Guest speaker for the Davis School District School Counselors. Treated ways for counselors to help their students who are highly stressed or have other emotional problems. Farmington, UT.

Stress Management Class (July 2010). Guest speaker for the Northern Utah Division of Child and Family Services. Presentation on stress, how it happens, how to prevent and reduce it. Ogden, UT.

Stress Management for Women (April 2010). Guest speaker for LDS Women’s Area Conference. Presentation on Spiritual/Emotional well-being. North Ogden, UT.

Finding Wellness for Recovering Addicts (December 2008). Guest speaker for participants in addiction recovery at the Women’s Recovery Center (WRC). Presented ways to help addicts think differently about their addictions and find better ways to feel good. Layton, Utah.

Stress Management. (April 2008). Guest Speaker at an Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. WSU Singles Ward, Ogden, UT.

Stress Relief: Getting the Upper Hand on Stress. (April 2008). Guest Speaker at the annual Spring Seminar ASCLS-Utah Chapter and Utah Chapter – CLMA. Presented ways to prevent stress through mindfulness. Salt Lake Convention Center. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Stress Management. (January 2008). Guest Speaker at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. North Ogden, UT.

Six Weeks to Stress Relief. (August-September 2007). Speaker for a North Ogden community group. The weekly workshop included a comprehensive look at stress, its effects, and how to reduce and prevent it. North Ogden City Center. North Ogden, UT.

Stress Management Presentation. (June 2007). Guest speaker at the Utah State County Treasurers Annual Workshop. Workshop to teach attendees relaxation techniques and coping strategies. Midvale (The Homestead), UT.

Stress Management. (June 2007). Guest Speaker at a South Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. South Ogden, UT.

Stress Management. (April 2007). Guest Speaker at a Roy church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. Roy, UT.

Stress Management. (January 2007). Guest Speaker at a Hooper church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. Hooper, UT.

Stress Management Workshop. (January 2007). Guest speaker at the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. A workshop dealing with managing stress for parents of kids with disabilities. Ogden, Utah.

Yoga Instruction (September 2006). Guest Instructor at a North Ogden church youth group (LDS Church). Taught principles and methods of optimum health through yoga to participants. North Ogden, UT.

Stress Management. (August 2006). Guest Speaker at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. North Ogden, UT.

Stress Management Workshop. (April 2006). Guest speaker at the Family Connection Center (FCC). Three-hour workshop dealing with managing stress in a high-stress workplace. Clearfield, Utah.

Test Taking Strategies. (February 2006). Workshop presentation hosted by the Weber High School PTA at Weber High School. A class designed to help high school students improve their test-taking skills through appropriate stress management. Pleasant View, UT.

Managing Stress through Meditation. (July 2005). Guest Speaker at an Ogden Valley church group (LDS Church). Taught participants about stress reduction through meditation and taught attendees how to meditate. Eden, UT.

Stress Management Part II. (July 2005). Guest Speaker at an Ogden church group (Community United Methodist Church). Discussed principles of relaxation and then taught a class on meditation. Ogden, UT.

Stress Management Part I. (July 2005). Guest Speaker at an Ogden church group (Community United Methodist Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. Ogden, UT,

Stress Management. (June 2005). Guest Speaker at a Sandy church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. Sandy, UT.

Stress Management. (April 2005). Guest Speaker at a South Weber church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. South Weber, UT.

Managing Stress through Meditation. (February 2005). Guest Speaker at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Taught participants about stress reduction through meditation and taught attendees how to meditate. North Ogden, UT.

Improving Wellness through Nutrition. (February 2005). Guest Speaker at an Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of nutrition and weight control. Ogden, UT.

“Being Your Best Self.” (January 2005). Guest Speaker for 2 sessions at the Weber High School Lifeskills conference titled “Wellness and Healthy Lifeskills. Taught students various aspects of wellness including stress management, exercise, and wellness. Pleasant View, UT.

Stress Management. (October 2004). Guest Speaker at a Hooper church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress, and methods of stress prevention and reduction. Hooper, UT.

Stress Management. (August 2004). Guest Speaker at a Plain City church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. Plain City, UT,

Yoga Instruction (January 2004). Guest Instructor at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Taught principles and methods of stress management including deep relaxation to participants. North Ogden, UT.

Yoga and Relaxation Instruction. (January 2004). Guest Instructor at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Demonstrated and assisted participants in an evening of yoga and deep relaxation. North Ogden, UT.

Drug Use Prevention. (2004 January). Guest Instructor at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Focused on the dangers of drug use and methods for drug use prevention. North Ogden, UT.

Improving Our Health through Good Nutrition and Exercise. (2003 March). Guest Instructor at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). This class focused on improving our health by enhancing our understanding of sound nutrition principles and exercising aerobically. North Ogden, UT.

Stress Management. (February 2003). Guest Speaker at a Roy church group (LDS Church), Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. Roy, UT.

Yoga Instruction. (January 2003). Guest Instructor at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Demonstrated and assisted participants in an evening of yoga and deep relaxation. North Ogden, UT.

Yoga Instructor. (Fall 2002); Instructed yoga classes taught at the home office of Olpin Stress Management Consulting. North Ogden, UT. Getting Ourselves Trek Fit. (2002, March).

Guest speaker at a North Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented class on how to get physically fit through nutrition and exercise. North Ogden, UT.

Yoga Instruction. (February 2002). Guest Speaker at a Roy church group (LDS Church). Demonstrated and assisted participants in an evening of yoga and deep relaxation. Roy, UT.

Stress Management. (June 2001). Guest Speaker at an Ogden church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. North Ogden, UT.

Developing Web pages Using Adobe PageMill. (September 1999). Seminar Speaker; Concord College. Athens, WV.

Stress Management. (March 1999). Workshop Speaker; Bonner Scholars, Athens, WV.

Stress Management Using Effective Relaxation Techniques; (January 1999). Seminar Speaker; Princeton Health and Fitness Center, Princeton, WV.

Stress Management Using Effective Relaxation Techniques; (July 1998). Seminar Speaker; Princeton Health and Fitness Center, Princeton, WV.

Eight Graders Health Fair. (March 1998). Organized and coordinated health booths designed to give health information to eighth-graders at Athens Elementary School. Athens, WV.

Fitness or fatness: It’s Your Call. (March 1998). Residential Life Guest Speaker. Concord College. Athens, WV.

What’s Health Education All About? (December 1997). Residential Life Guest Speaker. Concord College. Athens, WV.

Fear and anger as key emotions toward stress. (December 1997). Residential Life Guest Speaker. Concord College. Athens, WV.

Stress Management. (November 1997). Bonner Scholars Program Seminar. Concord College. Athens, WV.

Stress Management. (August 1997). Guest speaker for the McNair Program. Presented Information on managing stress, relaxation, and time management. Concord College. Athens, WV.

Meditation Class. (July 1997). Instructed students from health classes on meditation. Concord College. Athens, WV.

Stress Management Class. (May 1997). Instructed basic principles of stress management. West Virginia University Community Health Promotion Master’s Degree Program. Charleston, WV.

Stress Management. (April 1997). Guest speaker for the Honors Program. Presented Information on managing stress, relaxation, and seated partner massage. Concord College. Athens, WV.

Eight Graders Health Fair. (March 1997). Organized and coordinated health booths designed to give health information to eighth-graders at Athens Elementary School. Athens, WV.

Together through Diversity. (February 1997). Guest Speaker for yearly series on religions around the world. Concord College. Athens, WV.

Stress Management. (November 1996). Guest speaker in the Honors Program. Presented Information on managing stress, relaxation, and time management skills. Concord College, Athens, WV.

Time, Life, and Stress Management. (June 1996). Guest speaker in Women’s Health, HED 441 course. Discussed strategies for optimum time and life management along with techniques for decreasing stress levels and inducing a relaxation response. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

Using the Internet as a Health Professional. (1996, May). Guest speaker in using the Microcomputer to Enhance Health Education. Taught students how to access good health information using the internet and how to create their own home pages on the internet. Presentations/Materials–HED 461 course. Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.

“Tobacco, Smoking, and Your Health.” (April 1996). Guest speaker in the Healthful Living–GEE 201 course. Presented Information on the effects of smoking and tobacco use on health including heart and lung disease to undergraduates. Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management; (1996, April). Guest speaker in the Healthful Living–GEE 201 course. Presented Information on managing stress, relaxation, and time management skills. Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (February 1996). Guest speaker in the Healthful Living–GEE 201 course. Presented Information on managing stress. Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (February 1996). Guest speaker for a Carbondale church group (RLDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for reducing stress. Carbondale, Illinois.

Stress Management. (October and November 1995). Guest speaker in the Emotional Health, HED 312 course. Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing individual relaxation. Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.

Research Methods. (October 1995). Guest speaker in the Emotional Health course–HED 312, Instructed health education students on principles of research methods for health educators. Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (September 1995). Guest speaker in the Healthful Living–GEE 201 course. Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing individual relaxation. Southern Illinois University. Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (September 1995). Guest speaker in the Healthful Living–GEE 201 course. Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing individual relaxation Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (September 1995). Guest speaker in the Healthful Living–GEE 201 course. Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing individual relaxation Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

“Operation Safe Kids.” (1994, October). Guest speaker on basic nutritional objectives for fourth graders of Caruthers Elementary School. Murphysboro, IL.

“Operation Safe Kids.” (1994, October). Guest speaker on basic nutritional objectives for fourth graders of Caruthers Elementary School. Murphysboro, IL.

“Managing Your Weight through Correct Nutrition and Physical Activity.” (July 1994). Presented two 90-minute discussions to young adults at a Carbondale church group (LDS Church). Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (June 1994). Guest Speaker at a Carbondale church group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (March 1994). Guest speaker in the Fitness-Relaxation–GEE 102B course. Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (February 1994). Guest speaker at the Southern Illinois Hospital Services. Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. Carbondale, IL.

Stress Management. (June 1993). Guest Speaker for the Provo City Employees. Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. Provo Public Library. Provo, UT.

Stress Management; (September-May 1992-1993). Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation, including yoga, meditation, imagery breathing exercises, and other methods for reducing stress. Brigham Young University. Provo, UT.

Stress Management. (April 1993). Guest Presenter for the Utah State Prison Employees. Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. Salt Lake City, UT.

Stress Management. (January 1993). Guest Speaker for a Brigham Young University women’s group (LDS Church). Presented basic principles of stress management along with techniques for increasing personal relaxation. Provo, UT.

Corporate & Business Presentations and Workshops

Stress Management: Prevention & Reduction (November 2022). Invited Speaker for Merrick Bank. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Stress Management: The Cause and Prevention (October 2022). Invited Speaker for the Salomon Group (Sports equipment company). Ogden, Utah.

Mindfulness & Meditation (September 2022). Stress Management Workshop for America First Credit Union corporate members. Salt Lake City, UT.

The Science of Stress (March 2022). Stress Management Workshop for Ogden Police Department. Ogden, UT.

The Psychology of Stress Prevention (May 2022). Stress Management Workshop for Ogden Police Department. Ogden, UT.

Stress Management for Nurses (January 2022) Invited speaker for the 2022 Executive Enterprise – Nurses Association Directors from all states in the country. Phoenix, AZ.

Keynote Speaker – Stress Management – Annual Utah Nurses Association Conference – May 2021

Stress Management. (February 2021)  Lunch-and-Learn workshop presentation on stress management for members of Nicholas & Company— Food Services company. SLC, UT.

Implementing Stress Management Tools During Chaotic Times. (June 2020). Invited Guest Panelist for Orriant Company “Going on Offense” webinar series.

Stress Management. (February 2020)  Lunch-and-Learn workshop presentation on stress management for members of Nicholas & Company— Food Services company. SLC, UT.

Stress Management Workshop. (September 2019).  Workshop on stress management for members of Marketstar. Ogden, UT.

Be the Calm in the Storm. (September 2019).  Workshop on stress management for members of Davis School District Wellness Captains. Kaysville, UT.

Managing Pre-holiday Stress. (November 2018) Workshop on stress management for members of Ogden Regional Medical Center. Ogden, UT.

Corporate Stress Management. (October 2018) Workshop on stress management for members of Autoliv. Brigham City, UT.

Stress Management Presentation (June 2018). Guest speaker for VASA corporate leadership. Presentation on how stress happens and what to do about it. Layton, UT.

Unwind! (June 2016)  Day-long workshop presentation on stress management for members of NCUA — a federal government agency. Indianapolis, IN.

Corporate Stress Management. (April 2016)  Workshop on stress management for members of Peterson, Inc — Industrial Services company. Ogden, UT.

Corporate Stress Management. (October 2015) Workshop presentation on stress management for members of Peterson, Inc — Industrial Services company. Ogden, UT.

Stress Relief using Mindfulness. (May 2015)  Lunch-and-Learn workshop presentation on stress management through mindfulness for members of Nicholas & Company— Food Services company. SLC, UT.

Rethinking Stress. (April 2015)  Day-long workshop presentation on stress management for members of USAID — a federal government agency. Washington DC.

Stress Management in Business (April 2015). Guest Speaker for World Financial Group (WFG) partners at one of their weekly meetings. Layton, UT.

Stress: How It Happens; What You Can Do About it. (October 2014)  Speaker for the Utah Bankers Association Annual Fall Compliance Conference. Midway, UT.

Stress Management Class (August 2013). Guest speaker for Zions Bancorp – Zions Management Services Company. Lunch and Learn presentation on stress, how it happens, how to prevent and reduce it, including a deep relaxation exercise. SLC, UT.

Stress Management Class (August 2013). Guest speaker for Zions Bancorp – West Valley Corporate Offices. Lunch and Learn presentation on stress, how it happens, how to prevent and reduce it, including a deep relaxation exercise. SLC, UT.

Stress Management Class (April 2012). Guest speaker for the American Express company. Lunch and Learn presentation on stress, how it happens, how to prevent and reduce it, including a deep relaxation exercise. SLC, UT.

Stress Management using Meditation (April 2010). Guest speaker for ARUP Laboratories. A brief presentation on the benefits of meditation and how to meditate. Salt Lake City, UT.

Learn to Meditate (March 2010). Guest speaker for the Mental Health Workers at Hill Air Force Base. A brief presentation on how to meditate. Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, UT.

Stress Management class (March 2010). Guest speaker for Hill Air Force Base. Presented a brief class on stress, how it happens, and what to do about it to a group at Hill Air Force Base.

Stress Management in the Workplace (November 2009). Guest speaker for Parker Aerospace Technologies Company. Presented a brief class on stress, how it happens, and what to do about it to several workgroups.

Stress Relief through Mindfulness (September 2008). Guest speaker at Zion’s Securities Corporation (DMBA). Workshop to teach attendees ways to manage stress through mindfulness. Salt Lake City, UT.

Stress Management Presentation. (June 2007). Guest speaker at Deseret Mutual Benefits Administrators for DMBA employees. Workshop to teach attendees relaxation techniques and coping strategies. Salt Lake City, UT.

Stress Management Presentation. (May 2006). Guest speaker at Deseret Mutual Benefits Administrators for Church Office Building employees. Workshop to teach attendees relaxation techniques and coping strategies. Salt Lake City, UT.

Stress Relief Presentation (December 2005). Guest speaker at Zion’s Securities Corporation. Workshop to teach attendees relaxation techniques and coping strategies. Salt Lake City, UT.

Goodbye to Stress. (March 2005). Guest speaker at Hill Air Force Base Federal Women’s Program. Workshop to teach attendees relaxation techniques and coping strategies. Hill Air Force Base, UT.

Sharpening Your Health Saw. (September 17, 2004). Guest Speaker at PacifiCorp corporate offices. Presented basic principles of health and wellness including exercise, nutrition, and stress management. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sharpening your Health Saw. (September 13, 2004). Guest Speaker at PacifiCorp corporate offices. Presented basic principles of health and wellness including exercise, nutrition, and stress management. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Other Professional Activities

TV/Podcasts/Audio Interviews/Video Interviews/Magazine Articles/Newspaper Articles

Good4Utah (Channel 4)

Good Things Utah Avoiding Back-to-School Stress. August 20, 2018

Midday – How to deal with increased stress in society, August 17, 2018

Afternoon News Spot – Knowledge and practice of coping skills offers hope for stress management, August 14, 2018.

Ogden Utah Standard-Examiner interviews:

Weber State sees an uptick in the use of mental health services as student health takes focus, Jan 13, 2017.

Health benefits of mineral spas like Crystal Hos Springs still unclear, March 24, 2017

Poll: Utah worst in the nation for emotional burnout. Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Relax with these tips Monday, February 16, 2015

What’s a day at Lagoon without a funnel cake? Friday, June 06, 2014

Thrill rides may scare up stress relief, other health perks Friday, June 06, 2014

Want to relax? Try the WSU Stress Relief Center Monday, April 28, 2014

Top of Utah people reveal secrets of lower-stress holidays Wednesday, November 27, 2013.

Weber State University Signpost Interviews

Year-round gratitude can change your life, NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Take breaks to avoid burning out. DECEMBER 3, 2015

A documentary explores what it means to be happy. OCTOBER 9, 2015

Weber State students learn to relax. MARCH 29, 2015

Stress Relief Center works to ease finals prep. MARCH 30, 2014

WSU’s experts give tips to prevent stress during finals. DECEMBER 1, 2013

Author teaches classes to help relieve stress. OCTOBER 29, 2013

Students find ways to deal with midterm stress. NOVEMBER 6, 2012

WSU students’ stress level higher than national average. OCTOBER 27, 2012

Resources for stressed Wildcats. AUGUST 4, 2012

Forum helps single mothers manage stress. SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Magazine Articles

The illusion of Stress (May 2015). Body, Mind, & Beyond: Complete Wellbeing.

Worldwide Web Podcasts

“Why are we so stressed out?” World Senior Games Podcast (July 2019)

How to live a Stress-Free Life – ManTalks Podcast. (September 2016) MANTALKS Podcasts: Inspiring men. Inspiring conversations.

Stress Less (January 2016) Podcast on Stress Management with BFM 89.9. Selengor, Malaysia

How to Really Relax in a Really Stressed-Out World (May 2015). Guest Speaker for World-Wide Webinar: Stress-Free Living Summit. (no longer available online)

Special Honors or Awards

Nominated for Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor for the College of Education, WSU 2018

Nominated for the H. Aldous Dixon Award, WSU, 2014

Nominated for the Crystal Crest Award for outstanding achievements as a teacher, WSU — 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016.

Nominated to speak at WSU’s Last Lecture symposium, 2004.

Nominated for Inclusion in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2002.

Nominated for West Virginia Teacher of the Year, 1998.

Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Science Honorary, Alpha Alpha Chapter, Southern Illinois University, October 1994.

Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, Degree with Honors, Brigham Young University, June 1993.

Committees & Leadership

Healthy Utah Community Focus Group (Summer 2022). Joined public health and health promotion professionals around utah to help steer the Healthy Utah Community program.

WSU Stress Relief Center Director (2006-present)

Health Promotion Program Director (Spring 2008 – Spring 2010, 2012-2014)

Developed  the Health Promotion Website: (http://weber.edu/healthpromotion)

Admin for Health Promotion Facebook website (https://www.facebook.com/groups/150299180762/?fref=ts).

Concord University

Men’s Tennis Team Coach

Sports Coaching

Youth baseball – boys age 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Youth basketball – boys age 6-16
Youth soccer – boys age 7, 8
Youth basketball – girls age 10-17

Skills

Extensive experience using and teaching computer skills, including the internet, Macintosh, IBM, word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, databases, statistical packages, graphics, and newsletters.
Fluent in Spanish.
Experience coaching, playing and refereeing most sports. Athletically inclined.
Skilled on the piano and organ.

Other Professional Experience

Installment Loan Officer, Zion’s First National Bank, Regional Office, Provo, UT.
Installment Loans Collections Supervisor, Regional Office, Collections Department, Zion’s First National Bank, Regional Office, Provo, UT.
Debt Collections Officer, First Security Bank, Regional Office, Provo, UT.
Library Research Assistant, Provo Public Library, Provo, UT