(NPI #1659171874 - Cognitive Behavioral Psychologist)
Who am I?
Dr. Don Matthews is an educational therapist, certified cognitive coach and academic psychologist. His career spans 30 years in public and private education environments as a teacher and educational specialist, student services coordinator and as director of educational services in the Larkspur Corte Madera School District. He worked as an adjunct professor of Special Education at Brandman University and as a Lecturer in Education at California State University, Monterey Bay and Touro University California. He is currently a consulting psychologist in educational and rehabilitation settings, focusing on integrative behavioral health, mental health promotion and psychological well being.
Education
Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D) – Touro University, 2017
Master of Arts degree in Education, (M.A.Ed.), Touro University – California, 2008
Graduate Certificate in Educational Therapy, University of California, Berkeley 2006
Multiple Subjects Credential and Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate Disabilities - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities, New College of California, San Francisco 1991
Allied Health Sciences, Fullerton College, California 1978-1982
Training, Memberships and Professional Affiliations
ACO - ADHD Coaches Association, 2024
AET - Association of Educational Therapists, Professional (ET/P 2006 - 2013)
APA – American Psychological Association, Division 15 – Educational Psychologists - Affiliate
ATI - Arizona Trauma Institute - Certified Trauma Support Specialist (2022)
CalTICA -California Trauma Informed Care Academy - Educators Module
CCAPP - Qualified Mental Health Specialist (Cred. #25-QMHS-I-00154)
CCTC - Education Specialist - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 1991- present
CE - Certificate in Meditation Coaching - 2024
CSUF- Certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health - 2024
FSU - Florida State University - Professional Certification in Trauma and Resilience - Level 1
IBCCES - Certified Cognitive Coach 2022 - #CCC22817595
ILCT - Institute for Life Coaching Training - Cognitive Behavioral Coaching
ISCP - International Society of Coaching Psychology - Affiliate
NACBT - National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, Certified Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapist (CBGT)
PESI - Advanced Certificate: Executive Functioning Skills for Children & Adolescents - 2024
PGIM - Post Graduate Institute for Medicine - ACEs Aware in California - 2021
TCH - Certified Qigong Instructor - Tai Chi Healthways 2022
Articles, Publications, Websites
Autonomy and Motivation: The Keys to Successful Learning and Goal Attainment - Medium.com
Mindset Practices for Wellness and Wellbeing - Medium.com
Neuroplasticity - Medium.com
Mindful Breathing Institute - website
Mindful Breathing Institute - YouTube Channel
Mindful Breathing - ebook or paperback
Mindful Self Care - ebook or paperback
Mindfulness for Beginners - website
Metacognitive Thinking - website
Social Emotional Learning - webpage
Metacognitive Thinking Blog - website
Trauma Informed Practices: Teaching Self Regulation through Mindfulness - Medium.com
Trauma Informed Teaching Practices - American Psychological Association - Practice Brief - October 2022
Trauma Informed Practices: Teaching Self Regulation through Mindfulness to Children and Adolescents - 2023 - ebook
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