Formal Training:

• B.S.-Counseling,
  Texas A&M Commerce 1980
• M.S.-Counseling,
  Texas A&M-Commerce, 1991

Professional Affiliations:

• The Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors licensed Dan in 1993. In 2000 the same board approved Dan as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor.
• The Association of Play Therapists registered Dan as a Registered Play Therapist in 2002. In 2004 the same registry approved Dan as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor.

Continuing Education:

2008

The Soul of Terror/The Terror of the Soul, (3.0 hours),by Ronald Schenk, Ph.D., C.G. Jung Society of North Texas, March 14, 2008

Optimizing ADHD Treatment: Subtypes and Comorbidiy, 1.0 hours), by Russell Barkley, Ph.D., United Behavioral Health Online Learning/Institute for Advancement of Human Behavior, February 18, 2008

Treatment of Depression and Anxiety with Medical Co-morbidity, (1.0 hours), by Charles DeBattista, M.D., United Behavioral Health Online Learning/Institute for Advancement of human Behavior, February 11, 2008

Cultural Considerations in Behavioral Health, (1.0 hours), by Kathi Walsh, R.N.,United Behavioral Health Online Learning, February 11, 2008

The Sacred Soma and the Labyrinth Walk, (3.0 hours), Donna Cozart, Ph.D., Mike Ranelli, RPH, January 5, 2008

Swamplands of the Soul, (3.0 hours), James Hollis, Ph.D., C.G. Jung Society of North Texas, February 8, 2008

Working Through the Swamplands of the Soul, (3.0 hours), James Hollis, Ph.D., C.G. Jung Society of North Texas, February 9, 2008

2007

The Symbolic Attitude: Image, Metaphor, and Meaning in Dreams and Analysis, , (3.0 hours), Donna Cozart, Ph.D., C.G. Jung Institute of Dallas, October 5, 2007.

Creative Reflections of Metaphor, (3.0 hours), Donna Cozart, Ph.D., C.G. Jung Institute of Dallas, October 5, 2007

Responding to Aggression in the Playroom, (6.0 hours), Dee Ray, Ph.D., University of North Texas, Denton, Texas July 12, 2007

The Art and Science of Adoption Home Studies, (Including 3.0 hours of Ethics), (6.0 hours), Janie Cravens, LCSW, Adoption Development Resources, Grapevine, Texas June 2, 2007

Communication, (1.0 hour), Joy Trivedi, LPC, Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center, Wilmer, Texas, May 12, 2007

Chemical Dependency, (1.0 hour), Joy Trivedi, LPC, Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center, Wilmer, Texas, May 12, 2007

Through the Lens of Folklore: Being Trapped and Being Free, (1.0 hour), Joy Trivedi, LPC, Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center, Wilmer, Texas, May 12, 2007

Enabling in Family Relationships, (1.0 hour), Joy Trivedi, LPC, Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center, Wilmer, Texas, February 17, 2007

Al-Anon/Support (1.0 hour), Joy Trivedi, LPC, Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center, Wilmer, Texas, February 17, 2007

Anger Management, (1.0 hour), Joy Trivedi, LPC, Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center, Wilmer, Texas, January 27, 2007

Relationships (1.0 hour), Joy Trivedi, LPC, Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center, Wilmer, Texas, January 27, 2007

2006

The Gospel of Judas, (3.0 hours), Gene Baker, M. Div., MSSW, The Jung Society of North Texas, Dallas, Texas October 13, 2006

Building a Successful Play Therapy Practice, (3 hours),Dan Kirkland, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S, Texas Association for Play Therapists Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, April 3, 2006.

Depression in Preschoolers, Children, and Adolescents, (1.0 hours), Dan Kirkland, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S, Wilshire Academy on Parenting, Dallas, Texas, January 15, 2006.

Blending Families without Making a Mess, (1.0 hours), Dan Kirkland, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S, Wilshire Academy on Parenting, Dallas, Texas, January 15, 2006.

2005

The Playfulness of Storytelling: The Dance of Archetypes and Neurons, (2.0 hours), with Myra Lawrence, Psy.D., Kristin Conden,Psy.D, and Emily Nicholson, Association for Play Therapists Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, October 8, 2005.

30 Ways to Become a Better Play Therapist, (2.0 hours), Charles Shaefer, Ph.D., RPT-S, Garry Landreth, Ph.D., RPT-S, and Louise Guerney, Ph.D., RPT-S, Association for Play Therapists Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, October 8, 2005.

Basics of Filial Therapy: Parents as Partners in Child-Centered Play Therapy, (2.0 hours) with Louise Guerney, Ph.D., RPT-S, and Hilda Glazer, Ed.D., RPT-S, Association for Play Therapists Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, October 7, 2005.

Supervision: The Person of the Play Therapist, (2.0 hours), with Daniel Sweeney, Ph.D., RPT-S, Garry Landreth, Ph.D., RPT-S, and Linda Homeyer, Ph.D., RPT-S, Association for Play Therapists Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, October 7, 2005.

Excellence in Training: Sharing Exemplary Practices in the Education and Supervision of Play Therapists, (2.0 hours) with Sue Bratton, Ph.D., RPT-S, Anne Stewart, Ph.D., Athena Drewes, Psy.D., RPT-S, and Louise Guerney, Ph.D., RPT-S. Association for Play Therapists Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, October 7, 2005.

When a Child Dies, (2.0 Hours), with Dan Kirkland, MA, MS, LPC-S, RPT, Private Preschool, Wylie, Texas, September 21, 2005.

Seeing the Soul of the Child, (3.0 hours) with Dan Kirkland, MA,MS, LPC-S, RPT, Wilshire Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, August 16, 2005.

Taking Care of Yourself so that You Can Take Care of Others, (1.5 Hours), with Terri Kottman, Ph.D., Texas Association for Play Therapists Conference, Houston, Texas, April 9, 2005.

Introduction to Theraplay, (1.5 hours), with Mary Ring, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, Texas Association for Play Therapists Conference, Houston, Texas, April 9, 2005.

Adlerian Play Therapy: Practical Applications and Strategies, (6.0 Hours) with Terri Kottman, Ph.D., Texas Association for Play Therapists Conference, Houston, Texas, April 8, 2005.

Developing a Successful Play Therapy Practice, (1.5 hours) presenter, Association for Play Therapists Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, October 8, 2005.

Assessing and Treating Reactive Attachment Disorder: Beyond Oppositional Defiant Disorder, (6.0 Hours)
with Rhonda Lettington, MS, LBSW, ACADAC, Dallas, Texas, February 8, 2005.

Developing a Successful Play Therapy Practice, (1.5 hours)
presenter, Texas Association for Play Therapists Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, April 9, 2005.

2004

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Level I Training,
(24 hours)
with Lynn Thomas and Greg Karcher, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, Georgetown, Texas, January 29-31, 2004.

2003

Touching What Is Untouchable in a Child’s Life in Play Therapy, (1.5 hours)
with Garry Landreth, Ph.D., University of North Texas, Fall Conference, October 24, 2003.

The Neurobiology of Trauma and Play Therapy, (1.5 hours)
with Daniel Sweeney, Ph.D., University of North Texas, Fall Conference, October 24, 2003.

The Neurobiology of Love: Rewiring Emotions in Couples Therapy, (6 hours)
with Brent Atkinson, Ph.D., The Reunion Institute, Dallas, Texas, October 3, 2003.

Ethical Issues and Reasoning in Play Therapy and Supervision, (3 hours)
with Tom Hoeffner, Ph.D., Texas Association for Play Therapists Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, April 26, 2003.

Essentials of Private Practice in Play Therapy, (1.5 hours)
with Kevin Barrow, LPC-S, RPT, Texas Association for Play Therapists Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, April 26, 2003.

Developmental Perspectives that Bring Children and Adolescents to Play Therapy, (6 hours)
with Violet Oaklander, Ph.D., Texas Association for Play Therapists Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, April 25, 2003.

2002

Research Based Marital Therapy, (12 hours)
with John Gottman, Ph.D., The Gottman Institute, Dallas, Texas, November 1-2, 2002.

Developmentally Sensitive Post-Traumatic Play Therapy,
(6 hours)
with Janine S. Shelby, Ph.D., University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 12, 2002.

Incident Based Play Therapy: Treating Trauma, Disasters, and Losses, (6 hours)
with Linda Chapman, M.S., University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, October 25, 2002.

2001

Play Therapy Techniques for Assessment of and Intervention with Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,
(6 hours)
with Terrri Kottman, Ph.D., Summer Institute in Play Therapy, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 9, 2001.

Art Techniques for Developing Understanding of Children and Families in Play Therapy, (6 hours)
with Terri Kottman, Ph.D., Summer Institute in Play Therapy, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 10, 2001.

Play Therapy Methods, (167 hours)
with Dr. Garry Landreth, Summer Institute in Play Therapy, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, Summer 2001.

Principles and Process of Play Therapy for Specific Therapeutic Issues, (6 hours)
with Emily Oe , Ph.D. Summer Institute in Play Therapy, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 11, 2001.

It’s All About Belonging: Group Play/Activity Therapy for Children and Pre-Adolescents, (6 hours)
with Sue Bratton, Ph.D. Summer Institute in Play Therapy, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 12, 2001.

Healing through Sandplay: Principles, Practical Applications, and Family Sandtray Methods (5.5 hours)
with Lois Carey, MSW, RPT-S Summer Institute in Play Therapy, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 13, 2001.

Intergenerational Play Therapy: The Inclusion of Grandparents in Family Play Therapy,(6 hours)
, with Merle Griff, Ph.D. Summer Institute in Play Therapy, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 16, 2001.

Intensive Supervision in Play Therapy, (24 hours)
with Dr. Garry Landreth, Summer Institute in Play Therapy, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 17-19, 2001.

Filial Therapy with Attachment-Distupted Children and Families, (6 hours)
with Dr. Rise Van Fleet, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, October 5, 2001.

2000

L.P.C. Supervision Institute, (40 hours)
University of North Texas (Included 12 hours of Ethics and 4 hours of Diversity Training.)

Writing Family Action Plans, (7 hours)
with Jack Nowicki L.M.S.W.-A.C.P., Texas Network of Youth Services.

Responding in the Aftermath of Trauma, (6 hours)
with Cheri Lovre, M.S., Crisis Management Institute.

Fundamentals of Play Therapy, (28 hours)
with Mike Smith, L.M.S.W., Center for Family Care, Dallas, Texas.

Crisis Intervention with Families, (6 hours)
with Jack Nowicki L.M.S.W.-A.C.P., Texas Network of Youth Services.

Current Psychopharmacological Medications and Issues,
(1 hour)
With John Kamphaus, M.D., Collin County Psychological Association.

A Kaleidoscope of Play and Expressive Art Therapies for Kids and Families (8 hours)
With Sue Bratton, Ph.D., Texas Association for Play Therapists.

First Aid, (4 hours)
With Adrain Blackwell, Buckner Children and Family Services, Dallas, Texas.

TEAM Approach to Group Therapy, (10 hours)
With Michael Redivo, Ph.D., Dallas, Texas.

Casework in the Gay Community, (5 hours)
With Rebecca Hamm, L.M.S.W., Texas Network of Youth Services.

Working with Managed Care, (1 hour)
Presented by Dan Kirkland to The Collin County Psychological Association, Plano, Texas.

Celebrating our Passion-Igniting the Fire Within, (13 hours)
Texas Network of Youth Services Conference.

Stress, Sanity, and Survival, (2 hours)
With David Beimer, Ph.D., Texas Network of Youth Services Conference.

Ethics for Youth Workers, (3 hours)
With Jack Nowicki, Texas Network of Youth Services Conference.

The Secret World of Children: Breaking the Code, (2 hours)
Presenter, Texas Network of Youth Services Conference.

Introduction to Logotherapy, (15 hours)
With Robert Barnes, Ph.D., The Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy Teen Parenting 2000, (6 hours).

Promise House and Dallas Salesmanship Club Dealing with Difficult Teens, (3 hours)
With John Caughy, LMSW-ACP, Timberlawn Mental Health Systems.

Treating Sex Offenders (3 hours)
With Emily Hutchinson, L.P.C., Buckner Children and Family Services.

How School Agers Think, (1 hour)
Presenter, Dallas Baptist Association, Dallas, Texas.

1999

First Aid, (4 hours)
With Franka Dot Pack, Buckner Children and Family Services.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Infant, Child,Adult, (4 hours)
With Franka Dot Pack, Buckner Children and Family Services.

Physical Management of Aggressive Behavior, (4 hours)

With David Chandler, Buckner Children and Family Services.

The Ethics Revolution, (3 hours) 1st Step training Institute, Dallas, TX.

Ethics for Child and Youth Care Practitioners, (3 hours)
Texas Youth and Child Care Worker Association, Texas Network of Youth Services.

Reconnecting Fathers, (6 hours)
With Ron Klinger, Ph.D., Texas Network of Youth Services.

Becoming the Artist in Our Lives, (2 hours)
With Vicki Packheiser, L.M.S.W.-A.C.P., University of Texas School of
Social Work, Texas Network of Youth Services.

Teen Parenting: Strategies to Empower and Develop Resiliency, (2 hours)
With Dawn R. Taylor, L.S.W., and patty Brown, L.M.S.W.-A.C.P., Texas Network of Youth Services.
Total Hours: Counseling Related-17; Other-12; Total-29.

1998

Bipolar Disorder, (1 hour)
with John Harmon, L.P.C., and Rodger Kobes, M.D., Ph.D. Magellan Behavioral Health, Dallas, TX.

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder, (1 hour)
with Bernard Rousch, M.D., Magellan Behavioral Health, Dallas, TX.

The New Mood Stabilizers and Anti-psychotic Medications,
(1 hour)
with Rodger Kobes, M.D., Ph.D., Magellan Behavioral Health, Dallas, TX.

Understanding and Applying Managed Care Criteria, (2 hours)
With Rodger Kobes, M.D., Ph.D., Magellan Behavioral Health, Dallas, TX.

Utilization Review Criteria in Managed Health Care and Physician Advisor Workflow, (2 hours)
With Rodger Kobes, M.D., Ph.D., Magellan Behavioral Health Dallas, TX.

Care-Trac: A System for Making Better Managed Care Decisions, (15 hours)
with Linda Sherman, L.P.C., Magellan Behavioral Health, Dallas, TX

Ethics, (3 hours)
with Bert Rodriguez, L.M.S.W., L.P.C. Counseling Related-25; Other-0; Total: 25

1994:

Building A Successful Private Practice, (15 hours)

Ten Days to Self-Esteem, The Leaders Workshop, (12.5 hours)

With David Burns, M.D.

Personality Disorders, (4 hours)
With Walter Cherry, M.S., L.P.C., Glen Oaks Hospital, Greenville, Texas

1993

Ethics: A Review of the Basics, (3 hours)
With Art Vandiver, M.A., L.P.C., L.C.D.C., Parkside Lodge-Westgate, Denton, TX

Gang Relations and Intervention, (3 hours)
Dallas Police Department, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Giving Media Interviews,
Spaeth Associates, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Mandt System: Managing People, (6 hours)
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Marketing Moment of Care, (3 hours)
Adolescent Psychiatry Marketing Department, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Ethics: Professional Conduct in Relationships with Clients,
(3 hours) With Art Vandiver, M.A., L.P.C., L.C.D.C., Parkside Lodge-Westgate, Denton, TX

1992 (10 hours)

Interfacing with Managed Care Companies, (3 hours)
Youth Crossing, Mesquite, TX

Standard First Aid, (3 hours)
American Red Cross, Dallas, TX

Adult C.P.R., (3 hours)
American Red Cross, Dallas, TX

Multiple Personality Disorder, (1 hour)
With Gary Leftcough, M.D., Youth Crossing, Mesquite, TX

1991 (32 hours)

Eating Disorders and Treatment, (2 hours)
Rader Institute Presentation, Texas A&M-Commerce, TX.

Parenting Education, (4 hours)
With Susan Daley, M.B.S., R.N.C., Glen oaks Hospital, Greenville, TX.

Professional Rescue C.P.R., (4 hours)
With Glenda Ridgeway, B.S, R.N., Glen Oaks Hospital, Greenville, TX

Basic Cardiac Life Support, (3 hours)
With Brenda Ridgeway, B.S., R.N., Glen Oaks Hospital, Greenville, TX.

The Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Plan: Charting for C.D. Patients, (3 hours)
With Susan Daley, M.B.S., R.N.C., Glen Oaks Hospital, Greenville, Texas.

Use and Misuse of Over-the-Counter Analgesics: A Chemical Dependency Issue, (1 hour )
With Henry Brown, R.Ph., Glen OaksHospital, Greenvill, TX.

The 12-Step Program and More, (15 hours)
Sue St. John, Mountain View College, Dallas, TX.

1990: (64.5 hours)

A.I.D.S. Crisis and the Texas Department of Human Services, (6 hours) Dallas, Texas.

The Videotaped Interview in the Investigation of Child Abuse, (4.5 hours)
With Frank Wright, Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX.

The Texas Family Code, (6 hours)
With Robert Prewitt, Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX.

Time/Work/Stress Management, (6 hours)
With Tommy Marshall, Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX

Child Development and Consultation, (18 hours)
With Sonya Bemporis, Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX

Legal Procedures, Documentation and Testimony, (6 hours)
Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX

Legal CJST, Process, Procedure, Documentation, and Testimony, (6 hours)
Robert Prewitt, Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX

Separation Anxiety in Infants, (6 hours)
Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX

Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment, (6 hours)
With Frank Wright, Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX