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Lisa Lawless, Ph.D.
Professional
Background
Dr. Lawless is the founder of the
National Association for the Advancement of Science & Art in
Sexuality (NAASAS)
which is an educational organization for professionals in the
field of sexuality and the adult novelty industry. She is also
the CEO of Holistic Wisdom,
Inc. which provides several web sites and resources for both
professional and consumer sexual wellness education and products.
Dr. Lawless is a psychotherapist
with over 25 years of therapeutic practice in the mental health
field with a specialization in sexual health. In addition, she
is an accredited member of The American College of Sexologists
International (ACS) and has held membership through The American
Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
(AASECT). She has been published on a variety of websites as
well as in print magazines and newspapers all over the world
such as NaturalNews.com and XBiz.com.
In addition, she is also
the inventor of Fascinator
Waterproof Throws, Sneaky Sacks and other sexually related products.
As an expert in sexual health she
has written many articles as well as a book: The Art Of Female
Ejaculation. She is a public speaker through private workshops,
lectures and a guest speaker through expos and events.
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Lisa
S. Lawless, Ph.D., NAASAS Founder
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Dr.
Lawless has been interviewed as an expert in sexual trends
on U.S. radio and television
shows as well as in
print publications such as: First for Women Magazine, Men's
Health Magazine, XBiz Magazine, UCLA's newspaper and Redbook
Magazine. She has spoken about a variety of topics in sexual
health from sex tips to political and health issues in the
industry on radio shows such as: The Dr. Laura Berman Radio
Show, Playboy XM Radio and Irie Radio.
Her
work as a sexual health activist has positively impacted many
sexual health trends in the adult novelty business today.
Dr. Lawless has worked with sex toy manufacturers, adult distributors
and nationally has been involved as an vocal activist in publicized
legal cases that have involved the ACLU - American Civil Liberties
Union, Free Speech Coalition and more. Her dedication for
helping sexual health professionals comes from a true passion
for doing what is right for the advancement of sexual rights,
equality and health.
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Professional
Resume & Background
Lisa has studied
Human Services, Sexuality, Psychology, Social Work, Nutrition and
Holistic Health through Elon University, Virginia Commonwealth University,
and the American Institute of Holistic Theology in addition to many
workshops and additional forms of study.
2000 - Present
Holistic Wisdom, Inc. & NAASAS, Asheville, NC-
The National Association for the Advancement of Science & Art
in Sexuality
CEO / Founder: Supervises all company divisions
and procedures: e-commerce, market research, sales, public relations,
book keeping, graphic design, web page development, creative designer
of product packaging, networking, wholesale, Affiliate Director
and legal research. Freelance writer, radio and television interviews
workshops, classes and shows.
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2000
TriWest
Group, LLC (TWG), Boulder, CO
Consultant: Provide consultation to clients in
the human service arena. Efforts focused on the implementation
and evaluation of managed care systems in the areas of child
welfare, behavioral health and eldercare services. Writer
for proposal with company's largest client: Access Behavioral
Care.
1999
- 2000
Private
Practice: Counseling Source, Longmont, CO
Psychotherapist: On site and telephone counseling sessions
for mental and holistic health.
1998
- 1999
Boulder
Community Hospital,
Behavioral Health, Boulder, CO
Care Coordinator with JCAHO, ADAD approved psychiatric
and chemical dependency hospital. Responsibilities included
case management of intensive outpatient, partial and inpatient
levels of care. Provided collateral contacts with consumer
support systems, community resource networking, clinical treatment
planning, initial and ongoing clinical assessments and disposition
planning using solution/wellness model. Collaborated with
attending psychiatrists and internal clinical staff. Conducted
individual and family counseling sessions using cognitive,
behavioral, solution focus, and crisis intervention techniques.
Performed quality assurance monitoring, marketing contacts
with community resources, and facility orientations to patients
and their families.
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1996
- 1998
Charter
Behavioral Health Systems, LCC, Rockville, MD
Case Manager for JCAHO approved hospital. Supervised all
utilization review for acute inpatient, partial, residential, and
intensive outpatient levels of care. Responsibilities included: clinical
collaboration with all clinical staff. Worked with clinical case managers
representing multiple insurance, managed care, and state agencies.
Trained all departmental employees to utilize two internal computer
programs. Managed all clinical appeals regarding external managed
care denials. Facilitated peer reviews, and acted as internal patient
advocate and administrator for medication hearings. Researched identified
trends and planning in case management to provide marketing strategies
for the hospital. Served as liaison to on-site external reviewers.
Performed quality assurance monitoring, marketing contacts with community
resources, and facility orientations to patients and their families.
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1994
- 1996
Value
Options, Inc., Merrifield, VA
Mid-Atlantic Out of Panel Authorization Coordinator
for mental health and chemical dependence managed care corporation.
Responsibilities included: therapeutic collaboration with mental
health providers and the Mid-Atlantic Unit Case Management Department.
Assessment of patient treatment needs, referral and recommendations
to clinical case managers for further review. Provided authorization
to mental health providers to treat patients based upon clinical
credentials and negotiated rates. Departmental monthly reporting,
staff scheduling, and documentation of daily departmental proceedings.
Mid-Atlantic
Service Associate: Supervised fifteen staff members
as Team Leader, delegated correspondences to appropriate Service
Associates. Trained new employees: trained staff on six internal
computer programs, monitored calls, reviewed trainee cases and
provided trainees with insight for productive solutions. Provided
direct support to Service manager through implementation of
team building concepts and procedures. Triaged and managed confidential
calls from beneficiaries, providers, and clients. Assessed caller
needs, and developed solutions regarding clinical, financial,
management and benefit issues. Educated providers on all relevant
policies and procedures.
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1995
- 1996
Threshold
Services Inc., Rockville, MD
Internship within Masters of Social Work program for private
group home with chronically mentally ill adults. Responsibilities
included: Individual therapy using a biopsychosocial base with
psychosocial, behavioral modification, and cognitive techniques.
Performed clinical and administrative documentation while reporting
to the Associate Executive Director.
1994
American
Psychiatric Management, Rockville, MD
Counselor Intake Coordinator for mental health and
chemical dependency abuse services in HMO insurance corporation.
Responsibilities included: handling confidential client calls,
assessment and referrals to clients for mental health needs.
Provided crisis intervention, appropriate clinical matching,
therapeutic collaboration with mental health providers and case
managers, assigning case managers to patients for further long-term
mental health and substance abuse needs.
1990
- 1993
Sunrise
Retirement Communities, Inc. Arlington, VA
Assistant Director of Activities in licensed home
for seniors. Responsibilities included: development and implementation
of activity plans, assessment of resident needs, and community
networking.
Information Assistant in marketing department.
Responsible for inquiry tours and follow-up, public relations,
and data entry.
Resident Assistant: performed receptionist duties,
assisted residents with ADL's and distributed medication.
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1990
- 1991
Rape
Crisis Alliance of Alamance County, Burlington, NC
Crisis Counselor to rape crisis clients. Victim advocate
in such settings as: court, police investigations and hospital
examinations. Other duties: public educator and clerical assistant
to administrator.
Counselor
in group home for adolescents, Therapeutic focus varied with
client clinical diagnosis: specializations in sexual abuse,
ADHD and ADD. Responsibilities included: assessment of client
needs, development of treatment for individual clients, crisis
interventions including counseling and physical management using
solution focused, psychosocial and behavioral modification treatment
interventions. Performed medication management implementation,
documentation of client behaviors and treatment. Other duties:
implementation of program through group therapy, providing guidance
on social skills, hygiene and coping skills.
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1990
- 1991
Alamance
Family Recovery Center, Burlington, NC
Counselor: conducted group therapy sessions, family/client
intake assessments, and staff meetings in drug and alcohol treatment
center for adolescents.
1989
- 1990
Iliff
Nursing Home, Dunn Loring, VA
Assistant Director of Activities: coordinated activities,
organized and edited monthly newspaper, flyers, memos and newsletter.
Assistant Physical Therapist: prepared clients for therapy
sessions and assisted in performed procedures.
Computer
Experience
General:
Dreamweaver, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Web Position
Gold, Cute FTP, Homestead Template Builder, Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Works, Eudora, Text Pad, Microsoft Money, Printshop 6.0,
Quicken Financial Solutions, Word Perfect, Adobe Photoshop.
Healthcare:
AS400, RIMS, Comtec, Medicaid State U.R. Program, OQ45.2 (Patient
Diagnostic Tool), Milcom (Patient Data Base System), Wangate.
Completed
Workshops & Seminars
Sexual
Health:
Sexual Trauma, Male Rape, General Rape Crisis, Sexual Abuse, Sex &
Spirituality, Adult Novelty Education, Women's Sexuality, Sex & Society.
General
Health:
Chemical Dependency Counselor Training, Physical Restraint Training,
Prescription Drug Training, ADL Training, Medication Distribution
Training, CPR & First Aid Training, Life Guard Certification, Swimming
Instructor.
Book
Publication
The
Art of Female Ejaculation:
(Sexual Health)
The teaching the clinical aspects of female ejaculation, with focus
on dispelling myths, step-by-step techniques and sexual empowerment
for women and their partners.
Video
Production
The
Art of Female Ejaculation:
(Sexual Health)
The teaching the clinical aspects of female ejaculation, with focus
on dispelling myths, step-by-step techniques and sexual empowerment
for women and their partners.
Classes
Taught
NAASAS:
The National Association
for the Advancement of Science & Art in Sexuality
Adult Industry Organization
Adult
home party companies, adult home party representatives, adult retailers,
adult distributors,
sex toy manufacturers, adult artists, adult entertainers, sexual health
educators & more.
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Basic Counseling Skills & Group Therapy 
