| 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 employing licensed therapists specializing in child, adolescent, and family counseling, with three locations in Dallas, Plano, 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 Spcial Needs Children Award, SPCA Volunteer of the Year Award
Professional Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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.
