This document provides a biographical sketch and curriculum vitae for Helen Lorraine Erickson, a Professor Emeritus of Nursing. It details her extensive education background, including degrees from the University of Michigan and certifications. It outlines her professional experience, spanning from 1957 to the present, including roles at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of South Carolina. It also lists numerous honors, awards, and publications in the field of holistic nursing and modeling and role modeling theory.

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BIOSKETCH
Helen Lorraine (Cook) Erickson Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing The University of Texas at Austin
1700 Red River
Austin, Texas 78617
helenerickson@att.net
EDUCATION
1984 PhD The University of Michigan Educational Psychology
1976 MSN The University of Michigan Nursing
1974 BSN The University of Michigan Nursing
1957 Diploma Saginaw General Hospital School of Nursing
EXPERIENCE
1997- 2014 Board of Directors, American Holistic Nurses’ Certification Corporation; Chair: 2003-2012; Past-Chair:
2013: Accreditation Committee Chair: 2013-2014
1997-Present Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin Professor of Nursing, The University of Texas at
Austin School of Nursing; Chair of Holistic Adult Health, 1988-1990 & 1994-1997; Special Assistant to the
Dean, Graduate Studies. 1995-1997; School of Nursing Representative to Faculty Senate, 1990-1994
(Vice-Chair: 1990-1992)
1988-present Independent Practice, Holistic Nursing, TX
1986-1988 Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing, University of South
Carolina
1986-1988 Independent Practice in Nursing, Columbia, South Carolina
1976-1986 The University of Michigan, School of Nursing: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Chairman of the
Undergraduate Program and Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies.

2. 1985-1986 The University of Michigan Health Science Center: Psychiatric Nurse Consultant to University Hospital
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and PNP program
1976-1986 Independent Practice in Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1967-1974 Staff nurse, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1964-1965 Staff nurse, St Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1961-1964 Director of Health Services, Inter American University, San German, Puerto Rico
1959-1960 Charge Nurse, Nights; Hospital for the Disabled and Handicapped, Mount Pleasant Michigan
1957-1959 Head Nurse, Emergency Department, Midland Memorial Hospital, Midland Texas
HONORS AND AWARDS
2012 Holistic Nurse of the Year, The American Holistic Nurses Association
1997 Helen L. Erickson, Endowed Lectureship on Holistic Nursing. The University of Texas at Austin
1996 Fellow, The American Academy of Nursing
1996 Honorary Lifetime Holistic Nursing Certification, The American Holistic Nurses Association
1995 Graduate Faculty Teaching Award, The University of Texas at Austin
1993 Nominated for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing, Excellence in Education
1990 Faculty Teaching Award, The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing
1989 Phi Kappa Phi Membership
1982 Amoco Foundation Good Teaching Award. The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
1982 ADARA, Women’s Leadership Society, The University of Michigan
1980 Sigma Theta Tau International (Rho Chapter) Award for Excellence in Nursing
PUBLICATIONS

3. Erickson, H., Erickson, M., Sandor, M.K., and Southard, M.E, (Submitted for review December 2014). Establishing
the Validity of A Nurse Coach Certification Program Embedded in Holistic Precepts. Journal of Holistic Nursing.
Erickson, H., Erickson, M., Southard, M.E., Brekke, M., Sandor, M.K., & Natschke, M. (Submitted for review,
October, 2014). An Innovation For Healthcare Transformation: Nurse Coaching Certification. Journal of Holistic Nursing.
Erickson, H. (2014) Helen Erickson, Evelyn Tomlin, and Mary Ann Swain’s Theory of Modeling and Role
Modeling. In M. Parker (Ed). Nursing theories and Nursing Practices. Philadelphia, PA: F A Davis Company.
Erickson, H., Erickson, M, Campbell, J., Brekke, M., Sandor, K. (2013). Validation of holistic nursing
competencies: Role-delineation study, 2013. Journal of Holistic Nursing. (Published online 19 June 2013). Dec 31(4)
291-202.
Erickson, H. Erickson, M., Sandor, M.K., Brekke, M. (2013). The holistic worldview in action: evolution of holistic
nurses certification programs. Journal of Holistic Nursing (Published online 19 June 2013). Dec 31(4) 303-313.
Erickson, H. Ed. (2010) Exploring the Interface Between the Philosophy and Discipline of Holistic Nursing:
Modeling and Role-Modeling at Work. Cedar Park, TX: Unicorns Unlimited Books.
Erickson, H. (2010). Erickson, Tomlin, & Swain theory of Modeling and role-modeling. In M. Parker (Ed). Nursing
theories and Nursing Practices. Philadelphia, PA: F A Davis Company.
Erickson, H. (2009) Holistic Nurses’ Examinations: Past, Present, Future (2009). Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol.
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27: pp. 186 - 202.
Erickson, H. (2008) What is holistic nursing and why is it important? Advances for Nurses. Vol 6, Issue 20,
September 29, pp.31.
Erickson, H. (2007) Philosophy and theory of holism, Nursing Clinics of North America, Vol. 42 (2), pp.139-163.
Erickson, H. (Ed) (2006). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Cedar Park TX: Unicorns
Unlimited Books.
Erickson, H. (2006). Searching for Life Purpose: Discovering Meaning. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-
Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Cedar Park TX: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 5-32.
Walker, M. & Erickson, H. (2006). Mind-body-spirit relations. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A
View From the Client’s World. Cedar Park TX: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 68-85.

4. Erickson, M., Erickson, H. & Jensen, B. (2006). Affiliated-individuation and self- actualization: Need satisfaction as
prerequisite. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role- Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Cedar Park TX:
Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 182-207.
Erickson, H. (2006). Connecting. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s
World. Cedar Park TX: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 300-322.
Erickson, H. (2006). Nurturing growth. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role- Modeling: A View From the
Client’s World. Cedar Park TX: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 324-345.
Erickson, H. (2006). Facilitating development. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the
Client’s World. Cedar Park TX: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 346-390.
Clayton, D., Erickson, H., & Rogers, S. (2006). Finding meaning in our life journey. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling
and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Cedar Park TX: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 391-410.
Erickson, H. (2006). The healing process. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role- Modeling: A View From the
Client’s World. Cedar Park TX: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 411-443.
Erickson, H. (2002). Facilitating generativity and ego integrity: Applying Ericksonian methods to the aging
population. In B.B. Geary and J.K. Zeig, (Eds) The Handbook of Ericksonian Psychotherapy. AZ: Zeig Tucker
Publications
Erickson, H. (1996). Holistic healing: Intra/Inter relations of person and environment. (Guest Editor) Issues of
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Mental Health Nursing Vol. 17, 3, 1996.
Erickson, H. (1991). Erickson, H. Modeling y Role-Modeling con psychophysiological problemas. Rapport.
Journal of Instituto de Hipnoterapia Ericksoniana. Buenes Aires, Argentina.
Erickson, H. (1990) Theory based nursing. In Kinney, C. , Erickson H. (Ed ) Modeling and Role-Modeling: Theory,
Practice and Research. Society for Advancement of Modeling and Role-Modeling. Vol. 1(1), 1-27.
Erickson, H. (1990). Self-care knowledge: A exploratory study. In Kinney, C. & Erickson, H. (Ed ) Modeling and
Role-Modeling: Theory, Practice and Research. Society for Advancement of Modeling and Role-Modeling. Vol. 1(1), 178-
202.
Erickson, H. Modeling and role-modeling with psychophysiological problems (1990). In J.K. Zeig & Gilligan, S.
(Eds.) Brief Therapy: Myths, Methods, and Metaphors. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 473-491.
Kinney, C. & Erickson, H. (1990). Modeling the client's world: A way to holistic care. Issues in Mental Health
Nursing. Vol. 11 (2), 93-108.

5. Erickson, H. & Swain, M.A. (1990). Mobilizing self-care resources: A nursing intervention for hypertension. Issues
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in Mental Health Nursing. Vol. 11 (3), 217-236.
Barnfather, J., Swain, MA, & Erickson, H. (1989) Evaluation of two assessment techniques. Nursing Science
Quarterly. 4, 172-182.
Barnfather, J., Swain, M.A., Erickson, H. (1989). Construct validity of an aspect of the coping process: Potential
adaptation to stress. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 10, 23- 40.
Erickson, H. (1988). Modeling and role modeling: Ericksonian approaches with physiological problems. In J. Zeig,
& S. Langton (Eds), Ericksonian pychotherapy: The state of the art.
Erickson, H. (1986). Synthesizing clinical experiences: A step in theory development. Ann Arbor, MI: Biomedical
Communications, University of Michigan.
Erickson, H. (1985, March/April). New challenges for nurses. DCCN, 99-100.
Campbell, J., Finch, D., Allport, C., Erickson, H., & Swain, M. (1985). Modeling and role-modeling: A nursing
assessment format. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 10, 111-115.
Erickson, H. (1984). Political aspects of compassionate care. Published in Proceedings From A Call to Create,
Loyola University of Chicago, June 1-4, 1984.
Erickson, H. (1984). Self-care knowledge: Relations among the concepts support, hope, control, satisfaction with
daily life and physical health status. Dissertation Abstract
Erickson, H. (1983, March). Coping with new systems. Journal of Nursing Education, 132-136.
Erickson, H. C., Tomlin, E. M., & Swain, M. A. P. (1983/2009). Modeling and role- modeling: A theory and
paradigm for nursing. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall) Second- seventh printing, 1988-2005; EST Co: Austin, TX.
Erickson, H., & Swain, M. A. (1982). A model for assessing potential to adapt to stress. Research in Nursing and
Health, 5, 93-101.
Erickson, H. (1976). Identification of states of coping utilizing physiological and psychological data. Master’s
thesis. The University of Michigan.
Selected Abstracts:
Erickson, H. (October 19,1994).Caring, Comforting and Healing. Conference Procedings. The Sixth National AJN
Conference on Medical-Surgical and Geriatric Nursing.

6. Erickson, H., Kinney, C., Acton, G., Becker, H., Irvin, B., Jensen, B., & Miller, E. (1994). An Intervention Study:
Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Caregivers. Conference Proceedings. The Fifth National Conference for the
Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling.
Erickson, H. (1993). Intervention Research with Cognitively Impaired Persons and Their Caregivers. Nursing's
Challenge: Leadership in Changing Times. STTI 32cd Biennial Convention. Indianapolis, Indians.
Erickson, H & Kennedy, G. (1992). Viewing the world through the patient's eyes. Proceedings: Celebrating
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Partnerships. AACN NTI. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Erickson, H., Acton, G., Baas, L., Robinson, K., & Rossi, L. (1992). Strategies to humanize care in the ICU.
Proceedings: Celebrating Partnerships. AACN NTI. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Erickson, H. (1991). The relationships among self-care knowledge, self-care resources and physical health. The
Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society.
Erickson, H. (1990). The McKennell model: using qualitative methods to guide instrument development. Fourth
Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society. p.115.
Erickson, H., Lock, S., & Swain, M. (1989). Continuation of the study of the self-care knowledge construct in the
modeling and role-modeling theory. Advances in International Nursing Scholarship. Sigma Theta Tau International
Research Congress . Taipei, Taiwan: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. p. 84.
Erickson, H. (1989). Study of the self-care knowledge construct. Third Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing
Research Society. p.10.
Erickson, H. (1989). Mind-body relationships as a factor in the care of people with diabetes. Third Annual
Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society p.47.
Erickson, H. (1985). Self-care knowledge: Relations among the concepts support, hope, control, satisfaction with
life, and physical health. Social Support and Health: New Directions for Theory Development and Research. University of
Rochester. pp. 208-212.
Erickson, H., & Swain, M. A. (1977). The utilization of a nursing care model for treatment of essential
hypertension. Circulation. (Abstract)
RESEARCH
1995 Principal Investigator. Secondary Analysis of Data. Funded by The Pine Family Foundation

7. 1993- Principal Investigator. Interventions with Alzheimer Patients and Their Caregivers: A Follow-up Study. Funded by
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the Agency of Aging of the Capitol Area.
1991-94 Principal Investigator. Modeling and Role-Modeling with Alzheimer's Patients. Project 1RO1NR03033. Funded
by National Institute of Aging
1990-91 Co-Investigator. Study of the Relations Among Self-care Knowledge, Self-care Resources, Self-care Actions,
and Physical Well-Being. Unfunded Project.The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing.
1990 Co-Principal Investigator. Study of the Relations Among Personal Characteristics, Behaviors, and Physical
Well-Being. Nonfunded Project. The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing.
1990 Project R-234. Funded by University of Texas Research Institute
1986-89 Erickson, H. (Principal Investigator), & Swain, M. A. (Co-Investigator). Validation of the Self- Care Knowledge:
A Healthy Population.Unfunded project. The University of Michigan and The University of South Carolina,
College of Nursing.
1985-1986 Erickson, H. (Principal Investigator), & Swain, M. A. (Co-Principal Investigator). Modeling and Role Modeling:
Testing Nursing Theory. Funded by Biomedical Research Grant, School of Nursing, University of Michigan.
1983-1984 Swain, M. A. (Principal Investigator), & Erickson, H. (Co-Principal Investigator). Evaluation of Two Nursing
Intervention Strategies. HHS: The Division of Nursing
1982 Principal Investigator. The Role of Perceived Support and Perceived Control in Health Phenomenological
Study. Unfunded project, The University of Michigan School of Nursing.
1979-1980 Co-Principal Investigator (with M. A. Swain). Life Events, Stress and Health. Partially funded: HHS: Division
of Nursing, Grant Number NU- 00658.
1979-1981 Co-Principal Investigator (with M. A. Swain and S. B. Steckel). Health Promotion Among Diabetics:
Comparing Nursing Systems. Project funded by grant number NU-00658 from the Division of Nursing, Bureau
of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.

8. 1980 Principal Investigator. Relationships Among Coping States and Hospital Stay. Unfunded project, The University
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of Michigan School of Nursing.
1978-1979 Research Associate. Health Promotion Among Diabetics: Comparing Nursing Systems. (M. A. Swain and S.
B. Steckel, Co-Principal Investigators). Project funded by grant number NU-00658 from the Division of
Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Selected Papers Presented
Compassion, Unconditional Acceptance, and the Cosmic View. Keynote, 15th Biennial Conference: Transforming
Health Care: Facilitating Patient Experiences and Satisfaction; The Society for the Advancement of Modeling and Role-
Modeling, Erlanger Ky, September 20, 2014.
Who Do You Want To Be When You Are 70? 15th Biennial Conference: Transforming Health Care: Facilitating Patient
Experiences and Satisfaction; The Society for the Advancement of Modeling and Role-Modeling, Erlanger Ky, September
20, 2014.
Quantum Nursing and MRM: Similarities and Differences. A Plenary Session with Leah Curtin. 15th Biennial
Conference: Transforming Health Care: Facilitating Patient Experiences and Satisfaction; The Society for the Advancement
of Modeling and Role-Modeling, Erlanger Ky, September 19, 2014.
A Kalidescopic View of Utilization. Invited presentation at Celebrating Erickson’s Heritage Into The Future: The Online
Conference Of Ericksonian Approaches To Psychotherapy. July, 2012.
The Problems with Helping People with Physiopsychological Problems is…. Keynote, 11rh International
Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Phoenix, AZ December, 2011.
Spirituality: A Key Factor in Holistic Nursing Practice. Invited presentation for students and faculty. Metropolitan
State University, School of Nursing, St.Paul, MN. October, 2011.
Spirituality: Is it the Art of Being? Keynote. Society for the Advancement of MRM, San Antonio, 2010.
Nursing Scholarship: Does It Happen at the Bedside? Invited Lecture. November, San Antonio, TX, 2008.
Holistic Nursing: From Concepts to Practice. Keynote. Metro State University, April 19, 2007
Holistic Nursing: Finding Meaning in Chaotic Times. Invited Lecture. Helen L. Erickson Holistic Lectureship. The

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University of Texas at Austin, March 4, 2005.
Considering SAMRM’s Goals, Where Do We Stand Now? Invited presentation. Society for the Advancement of
MRM. Portland, Oregon, 2004
Inspired to Care or Caring to Inspire? Keynote. Society for the Advancement of MRM. Portland Oregon, 2004
Unconditional Acceptance. Invited lecture. Metropolitan State University, October 2004.
Modeling the World of the person with a Chronic Physical Problem. Presented at the 7th International
Congress on Ericksonian approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Phoenix, Arizona, December 8-12, 1999.
Merging the Art and Science of Nursing: Challenges and Opportunities. Keynote presentation. Lambda Mu Chapter,
Sigma Theta Tau International. Research Conference at Mankato, Minnesota. October 10, 1997.
Using Hypnosis to Facilitte Psychophysiological Change Invited paper. First International Conference: The
Psychology of Consciousness, Energy Medicine and Dynamic Change. Sponsored by the National Institute for
Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine. Monterey, CA. April 3, 1997.
Treating Psychophysiological Problems with Hypnosis. Invited paper. Seventh International Conference: The
Psychology of Health, Immunity and Diseases. Sponsored by the National Institute for Clinical Application of Behavioral
Medicine. Hilton Head, SC. December 7, 1996.
Holistic Healing. Visiting Scholar. Indiana University, Southbend . Indiana. April 21, 1995.
Modeling and Role-Modeling: Theory and Paradigm. Paper presented as Visiting Scholar, The University of
Pittsburgh, Pa. January 31, 1995.
Making it Real. Paper presented as the Visiting Scholar, The University of Pittsburgh, Pa. February 1, 1995.
Modeling the World of Alzheimer’s Patients and Their Caregivers: Research Findings. Invited presentation.
Regional Conference on The State of the Art in Caring for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease. Sponsored by the State
Health Department, Austin Texas. November 4, 1994.
Caring, Comforting and Healing. The Sixth National AJN Conference on Medical- Surgical and Geriatric Nursing,
Chicago Illinois. Invited keynote. October 19, 1994.
A Three-Year Intervention Study: Philosophical Assumptions, Designs, and Methods. The Fifth National
Conference for the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling, Arcata California. June 4, 1994
Health, Holism, and Shifting Paradigms: Future of Nursing. Invited paper. The Minnesota State University

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System. St. Paul, Minnesota. May 16, 1994.
Shifting Paradigms: Implications for Nursing Care Tomorrow. Invited paper presented for Nurses in the
Baltimore-Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore Maryland. May 12, 1994.
Shifting Paradigms: Implications for Critical Care Nurses Invited Keynote for American Association of Critical
Care Nurses, Regional Meeting. Austin, Texas. April 6, 1994.
Holistic Care and Caring: Implications for Nursing. Invited paper. The University of Texas at Tyler, School of
Nursing. March 18, 1994 Tyler, Texas
Relief of Pain, Nausea, Itching and Fearfulness Keynote at Clinical Hypnosis in Nursing. Sponsored by San
Francisco Academy of Hypnosis, Education and Research Foundation. San Francisco, California. October 16, 1993.
Research: The Basis for Practice. Keynote address at Second Annual Nursing Research Conference. Sponsored
by Iota Una Chapter, STTI. Tyler Texas. April 23, 1993.
Practice Through a Keyhole or By the Seat of Your Pants. Keynote address at Nursing Perspectives Into the
21st Century Sponsored by Eta Eta Chapter, STTI. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. April 2, 1993.
Modeling and Role-Modeling the Patients' World. AACN, NTI. New Orleans. May 20, 1992.
Strategies to Humanize Care in the ICU. AACN, NTI. New Orleans. May 20, 1992.
Modeling and Role-Modeling: Theory in Practice. Sponsored by Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. Kalamazoo,
Michigan. October 11, 1991.
Helping Persons with Diabetes Learn Self-care. Program sponsored by American Association Diabetic Educators,
Bluebonnet Chapter. Georgetown, Texas. September 5, 1991.
Transformation: How Do We Do It. Keynote presented at American Holistic Nurses' Association Annual
Conference. June 22-25, 1991. Tampa, Florida.
Using the Client's Model of the World as a Basis for Nursing Intervention. Presented to faculty and staff, University of
Cincinnati Hospitals, Cincinnati, Ohio. April 24, 1991.
The Relationships Among Self-care Knowledge, Self-care Resources, and Physical Health. Presented at The Fifth
Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society. Richmond, Virginia. February 28-March 2, 1991.
Assessing Coping Ability of the Female Patient with Diagnosis of Breast Cancer. Keynote presented at
Obstetrical, Gynecological and Neonatal Nursing . Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education.

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January 28, 1991.
Modeling and Role-Modeling: Clinical Hypnosis in Nursing. Keynote presented at 15th
Annual Workshop. San Francisco Academy of Hypnosis. San Francisco California. October 6, 1990.
Self-care Knowledge, Actions, and Resources: Current Research. Presented at Third National Conference:
Modeling and Role-Modeling A Theory and Paradigm for Nursing. May, 1990. Austin, Texas.
Study of the Self-care Knowledge Construct in the Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory. Presented at
Advances in International Nursing Scholarship: Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress. Taipei, Taiwan. June 5-
6, 1989.
Modeling and Role-Modeling: Implications for Caring in Practice. Visiting Professor Keynote. The Sixth Annual
Nurse Recognition Proceedings- Recognizing Nursing: commitment to Caring. Brigham and Women's Hospital. Boston,
Mass. May 11, 1989.
Study of the Self-Care Knowledge Construct. Third Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research
Society. Austin Texas, February 23-25, 1989.
Mind-body Relationships as a factor in the Care of People with Diabetes. Third Annual Conference of the
Southern Nursing Research Society. Austin Texas, February 23-25, 1989.
Modeling and Role-Modeling with Psychophysiological Problems. Invited address. The Fourth International
Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy: Brief Therapy: Myths, Methods, and Metaphors.
San Francisco, California. December 7-11, 1988.
Mobilizing coping Resources Related to Basic Need Status in Young, Healthy Adults. Co- presented with
Barnfather, J. & Swain, M.A. Excellence in Nursing Science., 12th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society. April 24-26,
1988.
Modeling and Role-Modeling: A Theory and Paradigm for Nursing. Invited paper, The University of Wisconsin,
Madison, Wisconsin. May 7, 1987.
A Nursing Perspective on the Role of Stress in Health and Disease. Keynote Presented at Third Annual Primary
Nursing Symposium, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. April 23, 1987.
Stress Management in Everyday Life. Presented in the Health Science Series, University of South Carolina,
Sumter, South Carolina. March 12, 1987.
Modeling and Role Modeling: Erickson Techniques Applied to Physiological Problems. Invited paper, Presented at

12. the Third International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, Phoenix, Arizona.
December 3-7, 1986.
Modeling and Role-Modeling: A Theory for Nursing Practice. Co-Presented with C. Kinney, E. Tomlin, & T.
MacLean, at Lausanne Graduate School of Nursing in Lausanne, Switzerland. August 14, 1986.
Self-Care Knowledge. Presented at The First National Symposium on Modeling and Role- Modeling. A Theory
and Paradigm for Nursing, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. May 7-9, 1986.
Modeling and Role-Modeling: A Theory and Paradigm for Nursing. Co-Presented with M. A. Swain and E. Tomlin,
at The First National Symposium on Modeling and Role-Modeling. A Theory and Paradigm for Nursing, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. May 7- 9, 1986.
Science Theory Development and Commitments of the Profession. Keynote, South Carolina Academy of Science
Annual Meeting, Nursing Science Section, Clemson University, South Carolina. April 17, 1986.
Modeling and Role-Modeling: A Theory in Practice. Invited Pfizer Lectureship, McGill University and Montreal
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General
Self Care Knowledge. Presented at A National Research Conference, Social Support and Health, Rochester, New
York. April 19, 1985.
SELECTED CONSULTATION
10/3-5/2011 Metropolitan State University, School of Nursing. Holistic Nursing Based Curriculum
Development, Evaluation, Revision.
4/2010 Grand Rounds and Theory implementation, The University of Texas Health Science Center,
Healthcare Hospital System . San Antonio, TX.
11/2008 The University of Texas Health Science Center, Healthcare Hospital System . San Antonio, TX.
2/17-18/99 Onsite consultation: Using Modeling and Role-Modeling with Open Heart Clients. Little Rock Heart
Hospital, Little Rock, AK.
10/9/1997 Onsite consultation: Using a holistic philosophy to drive clinical practice.
Immanuel St. Joesph's Mayo Health System,
10/8/1997 Onsite consultation: Theory Based Curriculum; Planning, Developing and Implementing. St.
Catherine's College of Nursing. Minneapolis, MN.
1/30-2/1, 1995 Onsite consultation: Implementing theory based nursing. The University of Pittsburgh Hospitals,
Pittsburgh Pa.

13. 1/24-25, 1994 Onsite Consultation Visit to Evaluate a Collaborative Master's Degree Program Sponsored by
Mankato State University and Metropolitan State University. The Minnesota State University
Systems. St. Paul, Minnesota.
9/19-20, 1991 Establishing a Research Program based on Theory Based Practice.
Brigham and Women's Hospital. Boston, Mass. 1/28-30, 1991. Moving Toward a Model of
Professional Nursing Practice. Implementation of Theory Based Nursing. Brigham and Women's
Hospital. Boston, MA.
10/3-5, 1990 Building a Curriculum Based on Modeling and Role-Modeling. Humboldt State University, Arcata
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California.
8/21-22/89 Curriculum Development and Evaluation: The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
6/2-3/89 Curriculum Consultation. Foo Yin Junior College of Nursing and Medical Technology. Kaohsiung
Taiwan.
5/9-12/89 Modeling and Role-Modeling: Theory, Research and Practice. Visiting Professor for Nurse
Recognition Activities. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
3/14-17, 1989 Modeling and Role-Modeling: Theory, Research and Practice. Veterans Hospital, Hot Springs, South
Dakota
1/13-5/7, 1989 Modeling and Role-Modeling: Theory, Research and Practice. Weekly teleconferences to
facilitate implementation of theory based nursing and identification of research problems.
Brigham and Women's Hospitals, Boston, Mass
9/8-11, 1988 Implementation of Theory Based Nursing and Related Research Issues. Brigham and Women's
Hospitals, Boston, Mass.
6/24-/25, 1987 Modeling and Role-Modeling: Theory, Research and Practice.Veterans Hospital, Hot Springs, South
Dakota
5/18, 1987 Curriculum Development and Evaluation: The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
5/7-8, 1987 Implementing Modeling and Role-Modeling in Clinical Practice.The University of Wisconsin Hospitals
and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin.
4/24-25, 1987 Implementation of Modeling and Role-Modeling. University Hospitals, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
5-6, 1987 Health Education in the Public Schools. Detroit Public System, Detroit, Michigan.
5/3, 1986 Curriculum Development: Issues and Process. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.
1981-1986 Implementation of a Nursing Theory, Surgical Unit 7W University Hospital, The University
of Michigan.