CYNTHIA M. BLOMQUIST GUSTAVSON, MSW, ACSW, LCSW

EDUCATION:
- Doctoral program: Oklahoma State University. 2000
- MSW, Louisiana State University, 1984, 4.0 GPA, Phi Kappa Phi.
- Univ. of Minn. (graduate advanced child psych.) 1971
- United Seminary of the Twin Cities (graduate theology) 1978.
- BS, Elementary Education, Boston University, 1969, magna cum laude.
- Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN. 1965-66.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Psychotherapist: Center for Counseling and Education,
  Tulsa, OK, Jan. 1998 - present. (Including working weekly with
  Native American children from Oaks Residential Facility.)
- Adjunct Instructor: Northeastern State Univ., School of Social Work, Tahlequah, OK, Jan. 2000 - present
- Professional Writer: Author of books and articles on poetry and poetry therapy, 1978 - present.
- Professional Singer-Songwriter, 1999 – present.
- Instructor/Social Worker/Therapist: LSU Medical School Children’s Center, School of Allied Health Professions, Shreveport, LA. Jan. 1995 – July 1997.
- Instructor: Centenary College, Adult Ed., poetry classes. 1996-97.
- Director of Caregiver Support and Respite Specialist: Family Service St. Croix, Stillwater, MN, June 1992 –Nov. 1994.
- Contractual mental health educator for Washington County (Minnesota)
  Public Health Dept. 1986 -1992.
- Psychotherapist: Forest Lake Doctor’s Clinic, Forest Lake, MN.
  Jan. 1986 – June 1989.
- Education Director: Mothers Against Drugs, Shreveport, LA. Sept.1984 – Aug. 1985.
- MSW internships, VA Hospital Social and Psychiatric Services, Shreveport, LA 1984
- MSW internships, LSU Medical Center Social Services, Shreveport, LA. 1983.
- Case Manager: Billings Mental Health Clinic, Billings, Montana, 1979 - 1980.
- Pediatric Health Educator: N. Wilkesboro, NC. 1976 -78.
- Director and teacher: St. Croix Valley Day Care Center and Pre-school, Stillwater MN. 1970 -1972.
- Sixth grade teacher: Hingham, MA. 1969 - 70.
COLLEGE AND GRADUATE LEVEL TEACHING:
- Lecture: Pastoral Counseling of Children, July 2006, Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, OK.
- Grand Rounds: Poetry Therapy. June 2005. University of Oklahoma Medical School Psychiatry Dept. Tulsa, OK.
- Lecture: Pastoral Counseling of Adolescents, July 2004, Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, OK
- Biblio/Poetry/Therapy, June 2001, Northeastern State Univ., School of Social Work, Broken Arrow campus, OK
- Counseling Techniques (SOWK 4751), Winter term, Northeastern State Univ., School of Social Work, Tahlequah, OK. 2001
- Biblio/Poetry/Therapy, Winter term course, Northeastern State Univ., School of Social Work, Tahlequah, OK. 2000
- Family and Ecological Systems, LA School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) #6041,
  Shreveport, LA. wrote and planned curriculum, Summer 1997.
- Medical and Technological Management of Infants/Young Children With Disabilities,
  LA School of Allied Health Professions, SAHP #6431, Shreveport, LA. co-taught with
  Children’s Center staff, Summer 1997.
- Interdisciplinary Assessment Procedures, LA School of Allied Health Professions, SAHP #6021, Shreveport, LA. co-taught with Children’s Center staff, Winter 1997 and Fall 1995.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES and HONORS:
- Selected for Who’s Who of American Women, 2007
- Selected for Cambridge Who's Who of Executives and Professionals, 2007
- 2004 Salem College Center for Women Writers National Literary Awards finalist for the Rita Dove Poetry Award
- 2002 New Millennium Writings Award: Honorable Mention
- Selected for Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, 1999-2000, 26th edition.
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- National Association of Poetry Therapy (NAPT)
- American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC)
- Phi Kappa Phi (Honorary Scholastic Society)
PUBLICATIONS:
- Gustavson, C. (2006) In-Versing Your Life: A Poetry Workbook for Self-Discovery and Healing. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) Re-Versing the Numbers: A Poetry Workbook for Eating Disorders. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) Re-Versing Your Pain: A Poetry Workbook for Those Who Live With Chronic Pain. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) Fe-Vers: Feeling Verses for Children. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) Fe-Vers: Feeling Verses for Teens. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) Con-Versing With God: A Poetry Workbook for Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) Ruach. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) I Don't Write Love Poems. Blooming Twig Books,
  East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) Sick-a-War Tree. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C. (2006) The Battle Within. Blooming Twig Books, East Setauket, NY.
- Gustavson, C, Airhart, J, Fox, M, Holeman, L, and Schmigle, P. (Dec. 2004.) Human Spirit, Holy Spirit: Inspirational Stories of Faith Active in Work. Fellowship, Ink Press. Tulsa, OK.
- Gustavson, C. and Edward Gustavson (to be pub. 2007.) Mom’s Watchfulness Carekit (a careguide for parents of newborn infants) Care Products Inc. Gurnee, IL.
- Gustavson, C. (Sept 2001.) Where? the Wind Comes From. Tulsa, OK. Holden Pub.
- Gustavson, C. (December, 2000) Sand Between the Toes: Keeping Creativity Alive in Your Children. Tulsa Kids. Vol. 13, No. 12, 11-13.
- Gustavson, C. (May, June 2000.) The Use of Poetry as Therapy. Families in Society. Vol. 81, No.3, 328-331.
- Gustavson, C. (Spring 1999.) The Use of Poetry in Exploring the Concepts of Difference and Diversity for Gifted/Talented Students. Journal Poetry Therapy. Vol. 12, No.3.
- Gustavson, C. (Winter 1997.) The Use of Poetry in Death-of-a-Child Grief Training For Medical Professionals. Journal of Poetry Therapy. Vol.10, No.4.
- Gustavson, C. (December 1995.) The Use of Poetry Therapy in Identifying and Coping With the Emotional Tasks of Moving. Journal Poetry Therapy. Vol.9, No.1.
- Gustavson, C. (Oct. 1995.) In-Versing Your Life: A Poetry Workbook for Self- Discovery and Healing. Milwaukee, WI. Families International, Inc.
- Gustavson, C. (Feb. 1994.) Poetry therapy exercise in “Topics for Getting in Touch: A Poetry Therapy Sourcebook,” (SJ Feen, ed. Puddinghouse Publications, Johnstown, Ohio.) currently in its fourth printing.
- Gustavson, C. (1978.) Scents of Place: Seasons of the St. Croix Valley. Marine on St. Croix, MN. Country Messenger Press. (poetry book.)
- Hundreds of poems and short stories in local, regional and national literary journals, including The Christian Century, Lutheran Women Today, and Sojourners.
MUSIC PUBLICATIONS:
- 2006, Debut full-length Compact Disc release: "When Love is Real" on Ninety and Nine Records of New York.
- 2004, March Psalm 36, on “Mountain Vespers” CD, Holden Village Publications, Chelan, WA, reprinted 2006 by Ninety and Nine Records.
- 2004, Paul and Silas, on “Live in Vermont” CD, One Soul Records, New York.
INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS SINCE 1995 (Selected):
- April 1, 2008: "Use of Poetry in Therapy: Application for Processing Social Justice and Human Rights Issues" at NASWOK State Conference, Norman OK
- 2007 November Retreat Leader: "Do No Harm: The Foundation for Healing" with the Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod Candidacy Retreat at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
- 2007 July "Con-Versing With God" at national conference for CREDO organization in Sweden, residency at Stenungsland and Skovde, Sweden.
- 2007 June Poet in Residence, White Pine Arts Festival. Stillwater, Minnesota.
- 2007 April Interview on Oregon Public Radio, "Profiles and Conversations with Maggi," Portland, Oregon.
- 2007, April National Association of Poetry Therapy National Conference. "Poetry, Psychology and Cherokee Stories: A Parenting Workshop," Portland, Oregon.
- 2007, April American Association of Pastoral Counselors National Conference. "Con-Versing with God: Using Poetry in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction," Portland, Oregon.
- 2007 March Teleconference Panel Member for Hospice Foundation of America, "Living with Grief: Before and After the Death." Tulsa, OK.
- 2006, Sept. Poetry Therapy Across the Lifespan, Zarrow Regional Mental Health Conference, Tulsa, OK.
- 2006, July. Pastoral Counseling of Children, Phillips Theol. Sem. Tulsa, OK.
- 2006, March. Review of the works of Sue Monk Kidd, Tulsa Public Library, Tulsa, OK.
- 2005, June. Poetry Therapy. Grand Rounds, U of OK Medical School, Psychiatry Dept. Tulsa, OK.
- 2005, April. Love, Romantic or Real? Tulsa Kiwanis, Tulsa, OK.
- 2005, Jan. Forgiveness, All-Island Interfaith Breakfast, Marco Island, FL.
- 2004, July. Reaching Out: Using Poetry for Understanding Evangelism, Salem Lutheran Church, Stillwater, OK
- 2004, April. Poetry Therapy for Caregivers, Tulsa Regional Library, Tulsa, OK.
- 2003, June. Creative Aging, Trinity Ministries Program, Tulsa, OK.
- 2003, Jan. Creative Aging, All-Island Interfaith Breakfast, Marco Island, FL.
- 2003, Jan. A Poet Looks at the Words of Jesus, All-Island Prayer Luncheon,
  Marco Island, FL.
- 2002, Nov. Kingdom Words, a weekend retreat, Bull Shoals, AR.
- 2002, Sept. Blame It On Mom? The Past and Present of Mental Illness, Zarrow Regional Mental Health Conference, Tulsa, OK.
- 2002, April. Blame It On Mom? The Past and Present of Mental Illness, Oklahoma State Children’s Mental Health Ass’n Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
- 2001, Oct. The Use of Poetry in Weight Loss and Wellness, guest lecturer for a week at The Hilton Head Health Institute, Hilton Head, SC.
- 2001, Sept. Poetry and Spirituality, guest lecturer for a week at Holden Village Retreat Center, Chelan, Washington.
- 2001, Sept. Poetry Therapy, Zarrow Regional Mental Health Conference, Tulsa, OK.
- 2001, Feb., March and May. The Use of Poetry in Weight Loss and Wellness, guest lecturer at the Hilton Head Health Institute, Hilton Head, SC.
- 2001, Feb. How Social Workers Use Poetry In Therapy and Practice, Regional meeting of NASW, Tulsa, OK.
- 2000, April. On the Edge of Change, St Francis of the Woods Retreat Center, Coyle, OK.
- 1999, May. Poetry Therapy With the Young Child, 19th Annual National Association of Poetry Therapy Conference, Charleston, SC.
- 1999, April. Poetry and Spirituality, St. Francis of the Woods Retreat Center. Coyle, OK.
- 1999, April. Poetry As Self-Discovery, Regional Private High Schools Arts Conference for the Southwest US. Tulsa, OK.
- 1999, March. Poetry Therapy: The New Modality in Social Work, NASW-OK Annual State Conference, Tulsa, OK.
- 1997, Sept. Self-Discovery Through Poetry: A Collaborative Effort Between Seniors
  and Pre-Schoolers, Lafayette Senior Services, The Green House Project, Lafayette, LA.
- 1997, May. The Use of Poetry in Death-of-a-Child Grief Training for Medical
  Professionals, 17th annual NAPT National Conference, Cleveland, OH.
- 1997, March. Celebrating Differences Through the Use of Poetry for Gifted/Talented Students, 17th annual State Superconference on Special Education, Baton Rouge, LA.
- 1997, Feb. Poetry Therapy: An Emerging Treatment Modality for Self-Care and Client Growth, NASW-LA State Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
- 1996, Oct. Creative Aging: Body, Mind and Spirit, Lafayette Aging Network’s 5th Annual Older American’s Conference, Lafayette, LA.
- 1996, Feb. The Use of Poetry in Relationship Building, NASW-LA State Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
- 1995, Oct. Collaboration in the Process of Diagnosing Children With Educational and Behavior Problems, Between LEA’s and the Children’s Center, presented with C. Mitchell and J. Nawas. LA. State LEDA Conference, Alexandria, LA.
- 1995, June. Breaking the Cultural Bias Patterns of Referral of Children for Diagnosis of Learning and Behavior Problems, presented with C. Mitchell. National Gulf Coast Conference on Early Intervention, Biloxi, MS.