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Dr. Ronda Pretzlaff Diegel's Resume

Education:

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, The Union Institute
  • M.A., School and Community Psychology, Wayne State University
  • M.A., Special Education, University of Michigan
  • B.A., Special Education, Michigan State University

Professional Psychology Experience:

  • School Psychologist, Grades K-12, Bloomfield Hills Schools, 2005-present
  • Clinical Psychologist, self-employed, 2004-present
  • Yoga Teacher, Body Language Yoga and Namaste Yoga, 2005-present
  • Adjunct Faculty, Center for Humanistic Studies, 2004 – 2006
  • Adjunct Faculty, Oakland Community College, 2001-2003
  • Clinical Psychologist, Behavioral Services Associates, P.C., 1997-2004
  • School Psychologist, Grades K - 12, Huron Valley Schools, 1987-2005
  • Clinical Psychologist, Midwestern Educational Resources, Inc., 1987-1990
  • Resource Room Teacher, grades 6 –12, Plymouth-Canton Schools,1977-1987

Areas of expertise:

  • Children and Adolescents
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Dating Violence
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Diversity Education
  • Enneagram Studies
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Personality Theories
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Risk Assessment in Schools
  • Support Groups for Adolescents
  • Yoga Therapy

Certifications and License:

  • License for Psychology, State of Michigan
  • School Psychology Certificate, State of Michigan - Department of Education
  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist, National School Psychology Certification Board
  • Continuing Teaching Certificate with Endorsements in Emotionally Disturbed and Learning Disabilities, State of Michigan - Department of Education
  • Certified Enneagram Teacher in the Narrative Tradition – Trifold School of Enneagram Studies
  • Registered Yoga Teacher – Yoga Alliance

Publication:

Diegel, R.P., Paris, F., Shell, J. (2003) Guidelines for Assessing Threatening and Dangerous Behavior in Schools. Oakland Schools: Waterford, MI.

Presentations:

  • Yoga for Emotional Healing
    Namaste Yoga Center, 7/06; Michigan Women Psychologists, 9/06; Body Language Yoga, 10/06 and 11/06; Evolve Yoga, 2/07, Sun Moon Yoga, 3/07
  • Executive Functions in Children
    Bloomfield Hills Schools, 1/07
  • Psychiatric Medication for Children
    Bloomfield Hills Schools, 3/06
  • Best Practices for Assessing Violence in Schools
    National Association of School Psychologists, Atlanta, GA, 4/05;
    Bloomfield Hills Schools, 1/06; Huron Valley Schools 4/04
  • Integrating Psychology and Spiritual Traditions in Psychotherapy Practice
    Association of Enneagram Teachers in the Narrative Tradition, Covington, KY, 7/04
  • Guidelines for Assessing Threatening and Dangerous Behavior in Schools
    National Association of School Psychologists, Dallas, TX, 4/04;
    Michigan Association of School Psychologists, Grand Rapids, 10/03
  • The Enneagram and Psychotherapy
    Center for Humanistic Studies, Detroit, 2/02
    Clean House, Southfield, 2/04
  • Dating Violence Support Groups for High School Girls
    National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, 4/00
    Michigan Association of School Psychologists, Grand Rapids, 10/99
  • Facilitating Short-Term Groups for Behaviorally Disordered Adolescents
    Michigan Association of Teachers for the Emotionally Disturbed, Boyne City, 4/89
 

All material copyright 2006 by Dr. Ronda Diegel