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Office: NS-328
Phone: (760) 744-1150 ext. 2188

Office Hours: Mon. and Weds., 3:00-5:30 pm

Email: mmiller@palomar.edu


Maria Miller

 



Maria Graphic

Fall 2008 Classes

AODS/PSYC/SOC 140
Intro. to Psych. and Social Services
Wednesdays, 6-8:50pm
, P-15


Syllabus w/reflection logs Point Sheet
Data Sheet Internship Placement Form
Timesheet Intro PowerPoint
Career Pathways Rubric Career Self Assessment
Agency Research Assn. Career Pathways Project
Resume Rubric Resume Handout
Group Project Rubric Reflection Log Rubric
Helping Skills Rating Scale

AODS/PSYC/SOC 298,
Directed Field Experience ll
Mondays, 6-8:50pm, NS 359


Syllabus w/reflection logs Point Sheet
Data Sheet Intro PowerPoint
Timesheet Internship Placement Form
Resume Handout
Agency Research Assn. Community Resources Project
Resume Rubric Reflection Log Rubric
Group Project Rubric Cultural Genogram Assn.
Motivational Interviewing Handout - 1
Motivational Interviewing Handout - 2
Community Resources - Student Project
Counseling Hotlines County Mental Health Clinics
Medi Programs Substance Abuse Programs
START Programs Diversity Consultants
Triage Inpatient Services Senior Services
 

 


Education/Certifications

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certificate - Career Counseling, UCSD
Certificate - Instructional Design, SDSU
M.A. United States International University
M.Ed. Kent State University
B.A. Kent State University

I have held counseling postions at United States
International University, Cal Poly Pomona, Ball
State University and Kent State University.

I also have worked with mentally ill adults and children at various agencies. During the 2007-08, I was an AODS intern at Mental Health Systems, North County Center for Change, "Drug Court".



Background
My resume

For the past 23 years, I have been a Professor and Counselor at Palomar College, serving as Career Center Director and Professional Development Coordinator. In 2005-06, I took my 4th sabbatical leave and studied Alcohol and Drug Studies at UCSD.

In May 2008, I was selected for the Professor/Program Coordinator position for Alcohol and Other Drug Studies/Psychological and Social Services.

As program coordinator, it my goal to expand the internship and employment opportunities for students in both programs, and to prepare students for the CAADAC certification process.

Exam Prep Secrets (New)

Exam Review Manual* New CAADAC Format


Maria w/kids
It is important to shift focus from what the world has
to offer me, to giving of myself and being receptive
to the gifts of others.


Personal Philosophy

I believe my purpose is to live wholeheartedly and develop a true sense of belonging in the world. I look for the beauty and good in things. I hold firm to the thought, Everything is working for good.

Life brings obstacles and it's important for me to not get rid of them but to relate to them creatively. I belive it is important to develop the strength of character, steadiness of mind to fully experience whatever life brings.

Living in gratitude keeps my journey alive and vital. Being grateful makes me kinder to myself as well as kinder to other people.

 

Dan Maria

 

My husband Dan and I at Wat Don Chan Orphanage
Chiang Mai, Thailand January 2008


Professional Interests


For the past three years I have been involved with helping the tsunami affected and other abandoned children in Thailand through a grassroots project called Toys for Thailand.

I
have written storyboards for 25 multimedia products with Spectrum Video, and I develop and maintain websites. Listed below are some of the products that I designed.

Online Probation Workshop

Online Resume Workshop
Carlsbad Paddle Sports Website
Toys for Thailand Website

Personal Interests

Mergui

Global travel, spiritual and physical activities are what makes my spirit sing! I have traveled all over the world and I especially enjoy Asia:
Thailand, Burma, Laos. In June 2008, I visited Bhutan. I have been to Stary Sambir, Ukraine and Russia several times to visit my relatives.

My husband (Dan) owns a kayak store, Carlsbad Paddle Sports, and we enjoy exploring beautiful places. Our last trip was to Roatan, Honduras and before that we visited the mysterious Mergui Archipeligo in Myanmar (Pictured above) .

A personal reminder:
My life is bigger than I am!

yoga girl

As a member of Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, I enjoy taking classes on metaphysical topics. I am an outdoor enthusiast and a pratitioner of yoga. I love the ocean and water sports especially kayaking and paddlesurfing.

Nurturing a beautiful home and garden, and spending quality time with loved ones are my other enjoyments.



Page updated September 1, 2008