 Teri Dillion
Teri Dillion retired from her career as a psychotherapist, licensed addictions counselor, clinical supervisor, and group process teacher in 2016. She now excavates the humbling lessons of motor neuron disease (ALS) through writing, research, and artful embodiment. Her book, No Pressure, No Diamonds: Mining for Gifts in Illness and Loss was published in November 2020.
Certfications (Retired) and Awards *Licensed Professional Counselor, Colorado *Licensed Addiction Counselor, Colorado *Certified Group Psychotherapist *Distinguished Member, Four Corners Group Psychotherapy Society, 2019 Workshops, Trainings, and Presentations Offered: *Large Group co-leader, Four Corners Group Psychotherapy Society Fall Training, November 2019 *"Mission Impossible? Leading Therapeutically Effective, Involuntary Groups", Colorado Group Psychotherapy Society Fall Training, November 2015 *"Building Resilience Small, Medium, Large, and Extra-Large" co-presented at the Boulder Bioneers conference, October 23, 2015 *"The Art of Groups", Blazing Mountain Retreat Center, Crestone, CO, March 2015 *"Coming Home, Making Peace: Personal Resilience as Foundation for Planetary Resilience" co-presented at the Boulder Bioneers conference, November 8, 2014 *Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills Workshop, presented to the Boulder Housing Coalition community of co-operative houses, October 9, 2014 *Institute Group Leader, Colorado Group Psychotherapy Fall Training, Boulder, CO 2013, 2014, 2015 *"Passion, Stress & Surrender in the Modern Age: Contemplative Practice as a Ground for Engaged Citizenry." Talk given to the Boulder Bioneers Salon, September 24, 2011 *Panelist, “Our Local Economy: Lives in Transition” conference by Transition Colorado. February 2011 Articles: *"Addiction and Recovery as a Partner for Transition." http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2011-03-10/addiction-and-recovery-partner-transition *Addiction Recovery and the Global Environmental Crisis: The Four Noble Truths as Map. Master’s Paper. May 3, 2008. Since 2007, Teri has been teaching and/or leading treatment groups focused on: *Co-Occuring Disorders *Addiction *The Interaction of Trauma and Chemical Dependence ("Seeking Safety") *Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) *Mindfulness Practice *Loving Kindness Meditation *Interpersonal Group Process *Large Group Process *Wilderness-based Rites of Passage *Council Process *DUI Education and Therapy Training *Somatic Trauma Training with Katie Asmus, LPC, BMP and Sweigh Emily Spilken, MA, CHT, 2013-2014 *META training in Hakomi Somatic and Experiential Psychology with senior trainer Jon Eisman, CHT, and Donna Roy, CHT, LPC in Portland, Oregon, 2010. *Post-graduate training in Motivational Interviewing, Pharmacology, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Group Leadership, and Professional Ethics. *MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy, Naropa University, Boulder, Co, 2008 *BS Dual major in Sociology and Women's Studies, Northern Arizona University, 2003 |
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Naropa University Boulder, CO; 2016 Faculty: Large Group Process Waking Heart Therapy, LLC Boulder, CO; 2010-2016 Private practice Boulder Alcohol Education Center Boulder, 2013-2016 Psychotherapist and Clinical Evaluator Mental Health Partners Boulder County Jail, 2011-2013 Mental Health Therapist Addiction Recovery Center Boulder, CO, 2008-2011 Outpatient and Special Women's Services Counselor; Intern (2008) De Paul Treatment Centers, Inc. Portland, OR , 2010-2011 Residential Primary Counselor Passages to Recovery/Aspen Achievement Academy Loa, UT, 2007/2010 Wilderness Therapist and Guide Naropa University Boulder, CO; 2011-2016 Teaching Assistant, Ecopsychology; Therapeutic Relationships I and II; The Psychology of Meditation; Theory and Process of Group Psychotherapy The Veerni Project, Jodhpur, India; 2005 English Teacher |