Curriculum Vitae Susan Istre, PhD, LPC-S, BCPC, Diplomat

Curriculum Vitae
Susan M. Istre, Ph D




Education
1968-1972 Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
University of Oklahoma
Graduated with honors
1974-1975 Masters Degree in Pediatric Nursing (MSN)
University of California @ Los Angeles
Graduated with honors
1989-1991 Doctoral Degree in Family Relations and Child Development (PhD)
Oklahoma State University
Graduated with highest honors
Experience
1972-1973 Pediatric Nurse, Presbyterian Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1975-1976 Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, San Pedro Hospital
San Pedro, California
1977-1980 Staff Development Specialist
Presbyterian Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1980-1982 Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Colorado Health Department
Denver, Colorado
1983-1988 Pediatric Program Coordinator, Oklahoma State Health Department
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1991-1997 Private Practice in Pediatric Counseling
Dallas, Texas
1998-Present Director, Center for Social Success

Owner and founder of a private practice counseling clinic, called The Center for Social Success (CSS).  CSS employs licensed therapists and therapist interns that specialize in child, adolescent, adult, and family counseling.  There are two locations– Dallas and the Shelton School.

Honors and Scholarships
Merrill Scholarship, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Carol Sinkcki Manuscript award, Friends of Special Needs Children Award, SPCA Volunteer of the Year Award

Professional Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) TX #10940
Board Certified in Professional Counseling (BCPC) APA #8267
APA diplomate status.

Publications
Istre, S.M. (2006). Behavior Problems? Ask Dr. Susan. Special News, Spring, 2006, 10-11.

Istre,S. M. (2006) Peer Problems? Ask Dr. Susan. Special News, New Year, 2006, 3.

Istre, S. M. (2005). Dr. Susan’s Social Skills Sing-A-Long Book. Dallas: Center for Social Success.

Istre, S.M. (2004). Social Skills Training for children with attention and learning problems. The Asset, Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Society, Spring, 9-11.

Istre, S. M. (2002) Empowering ADHD children to become better social problem solvers. ADD-SR Newsletter, Spring, 1-2.

Istre, S. M. (2001). Social Skills Help Your-Self Series: Ten children’s books on Friendship, Sportsmanship, Emotion Recognition, Emotion Management, Anger Control, Assertiveness, Problem-Solving, Personal Responsibility, Kindness, and Reputation. Dallas: Center for Social Success.

Istre, S. M. (1992). Social skills of preadolescent boys with attention deficit disorder. Dissertation Abstracts,Oklahoma State University.

Istre, S. M. & Self, P. A. (1990). Toward a more unified discipline of Home Economics. Journal of Home Economics, 82(4), 4-9.

Istre, S. M. (1989). The art and science of successful teaching. The Diabetes Educator, 15(1), 67-76. Rhoades, E. D. & Istre, S. M. (1987). P.L. 99-457: A challenge for State MCH Programs. Early Childhood Update, 3(2), 4-5.

Istre, S. M., Michael, S. L., & Pecoraro, S. (1984). Daily and monthly diabetic flow sheets. Geriatric Nursing, 5(8), 363-365. Michael, S. L., Hamman, R. F., Murphy, S., Pecoraro, S., Istre, S. M., & Young, W. (1982). The pursuit of outcomes in the diabetes extended care facility population. Proceedings of the 5th Annual CDC Diabetes Control Program Conference, Lexington, Kentucky.

Istre, S. M., Michael, S. L., Pecoraro, S. (1981). Diabetes Mellitus: A teaching guide on care of the elderly.Flipchart developed by the Colorado Diabetes Control Program and funded by the Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia (Contract #200-77-0719).

Istre, S. M., Michael, S. L., Pecoraro, S. (1981). Instructor supplement to Diabetes Mellitus: A teaching guide on care of the elderly. Supplement developed by the Colorado Diabetes Control Program and funded by the Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia (Contract #22-77-0719).

Istre, S. M. (1979). The physical aspects of sexuality counseling for persons with congenital and acquired spinal cord injury. Orthopedic Nurses Association Journal, 6(12), 468-483.