JOAN COLEMAN-WOOD

Certified Master Practitioner of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)   

·       Las Vegas resident since 1975, 2 year resident of Arizona, 6 month resident of
        Northern California and born and raised in Ohio

·       Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with honors - University of Nevada, Las Vegas
·       Graduate Student - University of Nevada, Las Vegas
·       Practitioner Certificate and Master Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
        earned from Grinder, Delozier & Associates
                 Utilizes visualization techniques, music therapy, cognitive restructuring
                  techniques and touch therapy in conjunction with NLP

·       President of J. C. Tara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV  - 1993 to present

        **         Author and Publisher of “Forever Friends: Resolving Grief After The Loss Of A Beloved Animal” (English - U.S. & Canada;
                                                            Dutch - Europe - Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
        **         Speaking Engagements and Trade Shows

·       NLP Counseling - 1986 - Local Las Vegas office

        **  Teach NLP communication skills and assist clients in working through grief
             associated with loss

·       Pet Loss Counseling - (Individuals and groups)

        **         Goals: Local Pet Loss Support Group and Hotline
        **         Training at UC Davis, California - Pet Loss Hotline

        **         Media presentations:  Articles in Las Vegas Review Journal, Latitude and 
                     The Idaho Statesman newspapers and Las Vegas Life and The Vegas Dog, 
                     guest speaker-radio and TV, written  numerous articles for local animal
                     groups and guest speaker for local veterinary board, animal groups,
                     Nathan Adelson Hospice Volunteers, etc.  Guest Pet Loss Facilitator 
                     for a counseling  session on “The Pet Place Television Show”
                     (cable So. Calif-10/93), guest speaker-radio “KCEO-Doggie Talk”-San Diego,
                     3/94; featured guest speaker on America’s Health Network (cable),
                     “Ask the Veterinarian”-6/9/98, featured radio talk speaker on
                     “Animal Forum”-1/12/99,  by the City of Henderson, NV., guest speaker
                     on “Dr. Kate” KTV-Las Vegas, Cable 42/TV 63 - 4/26/99,  
                    “The Pet Connection”-Channel 4 - 8/2/99, “Pet Passions”-Channel 5-8/6/99,
                     Channel 3-10/18/99, Cable 42-11/22/99 and Media Partners for
                     Pets-11/7/00&11/21/01-LasVegas.

        **         Networked with:  Delta Society, UC Davis, Colorado State University,
                    American Animal Hospital Association, other support groups:  St. Louis,
                    Denver, Florida and local psychologists; Humane Society of So. NV;
                    Animal Foundation of NV &  Craig Road Pet Cemetery, Las Vegas, NV

        **         Author of several articles and is currently writing and producing booklets,
                     audio and videotapes covering various Pet Loss Counseling topics.

        **         Endorsed by the International Association of Pet Cemeteries

·       25 years - raised and showed German Shepherds

        **         President and officer of numerous kennel clubs
        **         Trained 4-H Groups to prepare their dogs for selection by the Pilot Dog
                     Program in Columbus, Ohio, trainers of dogs for capable blind persons
        **         TTouch training classes under Linda Tellington-Jones
        **         Obedience training under Milo Pearsall
        **         Confirmation Judging at AKC Puppy Matches

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