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Paula H. Garland

Senior Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services

(940) 369-5186

Email: Paula.Heller-Garland@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, Grand Canyon University, 2009
    Major: Addiction Counseling
  • BS, Charter Oak State College, 2006
    Major: General Studies
  • AAS, McLennan Community College, 1991
    Major: Mental Health Counseling
  • AAS, McLennan Community College, 1991
    Major: Youth Counseling
  • Certificate, McLennan Community College, 1991
    Major: Addiction Counseling

Professional Positions

    Professional

  • Addiction Studies Coordinator, The University of North Texas. The University of North Texas. (2017 - Present).
  • Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2016 - Present).
  • Interim Addiction Studies Coordinator, The University of North Texas. The University of North Texas. (2015 - 2016).
  • Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2011 - 2016).
  • Consultant, Training and Staff Development. Training and Staff Development. (2009 - 2011).
  • Executive Director, All American Research. All American Research. (2007 - 2009).
  • HIV Programs Director, Dallas Council. Dallas Council. (2008 - 2008).
  • Executive Director, A New Beginning Counseling Center. A New Beginning Counseling Center. (2005 - 2008).
  • Director of Training, Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies. Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies. (2001 - 2008).
  • Program Director, The Addicare Group of Texas. The Addicare Group of Texas. (2001 - 2005).
  • Training Coordinator, The United States Army. The United States Army. (1999 - 2001).
  • Program Manager, The Addicare Group of Texas. The Addicare Group of Texas. (1996 - 1999).
  • HIV Program Counselor, The Ethel Daniels Foundation. The Ethel Daniels Foundation. (1996 - 1997).
  • Counselor Intern, Interventions, Co.. Interventions, Co.. (1994 - 1996).
  • Counselor Intern, Interventions, Co.. Interventions, Co.. (1993 - 1994).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Co-Occurring Disorder Trainer, NAADAC. (2010 - Present).
  • Master Trainer in Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behviora, MHMR. (1994 - Present).
  • ROPES Challenge Course Facilitator, Wind River Adventures. (1994 - Present).
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Texas Department of State Health Services. (1995 - 2025).
  • CPR & First Aid Renewal, American Academy of CPR & First Aid. (2020 - 2022).

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. (2005 - Present).
  • Texas Association of Addiction Professionals State Board. (2005 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Continuing Education Program, Clinical Supervision & Leadership Applying Concepts, Techniques, and Interventions for Proactive and Engaging Supervision - 6 Week Series, (NFARtec) National Frontier and Rural Telehealth Education Center. Reno,Nevada,United States of America. (August 22, 2024 - September 26, 2024).
  • Workshop, Build Instructor Presence & Rapport by Creating Engaging Videos with Canvas Studio, UNT CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 17, 2024 - September 17, 2024).
  • Workshop, Create Higher Quality Course Videos with Video Now Self-Serve Studio, DSI CLEAR Faculty Development. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 10, 2024 - April 10, 2024).
  • Other (Focus Group), Teaching Engagement Focus Group, Faculty Success. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 9, 2024 - February 9, 2024).
  • Workshop, Where Laws and Ethics Meet Efficiency, NAADAC. Alexandria,VA,United States of America. (January 19, 2024 - January 19, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Update on Addiction, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (October 19, 2023 - October 22, 2023).
  • Workshop, UNT Ethics and Standards of Conduct February 2023, The University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 16, 2023 - February 16, 2023).
  • Workshop, Faculty Search Training, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 10, 2022 - October 10, 2022).
  • Workshop, Teams and Canvas Studio, UNT DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 10, 2022 - October 10, 2022).
  • Workshop, Trauma & Recovery, The University of North Texas Recovery to Practice Initiative. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (August 3, 2022 - August 3, 2022).
  • Workshop, Faculty Advisor Workshop: Career Center, University of North Texas Student Affairs. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 2, 2022 - March 2, 2022).
  • Workshop, Managing Difficult Classrooms, The University of North Texas Non-Tenure Track Faculty Mentoring Network (NTFMN). Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 16, 2022 - February 16, 2022).
  • Workshop (Webinar), HIV & Bloodborne Pathogens, Section 1, NAADAC. Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (February 10, 2022 - February 10, 2022).
  • Workshop, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Promotion Workshop, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 10, 2022 - February 10, 2022).
  • Workshop (Webinar), Visual Storytelling in PowerPoint, LinkedIn Learning through UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (February 9, 2022 - February 9, 2022).
  • Workshop (Online Training), Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement, Linked In Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (February 3, 2022 - February 3, 2022).
  • Workshop (Online Training), Tips for Working Remotely, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (February 3, 2022 - February 3, 2022).
  • Workshop (Online Training), Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (January 10, 2022 - January 10, 2022).
  • Workshop (Online Training), Addiction and Recovery: Cultural Elements in working with Hispanic, Latino and Latinx Populations, South Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) under SAMHSA. Austin,Texas,United States of America. (December 7, 2021 - December 11, 2021).
  • Workshop (Online Training), Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (December 9, 2021 - December 9, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), Creating Psychological Safety for Diverse Teams, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (December 8, 2021 - December 8, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), The Procrastination Cure (Blinkist Summary), LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (December 8, 2021 - December 8, 2021).
  • Workshop (Online Training), How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (December 8, 2021 - December 8, 2021).
  • Workshop (Online Training), Writing Emails People Want to Read, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (December 8, 2021 - December 8, 2021).
  • Other (Webinar), Practices for Regulating Your Nervous System and Reducing Stress, LinkedIn Learning. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (October 19, 2021 - November 19, 2021).
  • Other (Webinar), Cybersecurity Awareness Training 2021-2022, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 14, 2021 - November 14, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Conference 2021, National Association of Addiction Counselors (NAADAC). Alexandria ,Virginia,United States of America. (October 28, 2021 - October 30, 2021).
  • Workshop, Faculty Safety Training, UNT Faculty Success. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (August 30, 2021 - August 30, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training - Live), Technology Based Clinical Supervision. 8-Week Training Program, South Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC). Austin,Texas,United States of America. (June 1, 2021 - July 27, 2021).
  • Other (Webinar), Racialized Trauma, Resilience and Healing, PESI, Inc.. Eau Claire,Wisconsin,United States of America. (April 8, 2021 - April 8, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), A Clinician's Guide to Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in Texas, Elite Professional Education. Ormond Beach,Florida,United States of America. (April 5, 2021 - April 5, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), Creating Psychological Safety for Diverse Teams, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (March 5, 2021 - March 5, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), Clery Act- Campus Security Authority (CSA) Training and Reporting, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 4, 2021 - March 4, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), Teaching Techniques: Blended Learning, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (March 4, 2021 - March 4, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), UNT Policies & Title IX: Preventing Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct & Retaliation, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 4, 2021 - March 4, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (February 11, 2021 - February 11, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training), Ethics and Standards of Conduct, University of North Texas/UNT Learning Bridge. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 10, 2021 - February 10, 2021).
  • Other (Online Training - Live), ABC's of Advocacy, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, ASAP, & Recovery People. Austin,Texas,United States of America. (November 18, 2020 - November 18, 2020).
  • Workshop (Online Training), Dual and Outside Employment and Other Activities, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 18, 2020 - November 18, 2020).
  • Workshop (Webinar), Mindfulness Practice, Linkedin Learning. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (November 12, 2020 - November 12, 2020).
  • Workshop (Webinar), Flipping the Classroom, LinkedIn Learning/UNT Learning Bridge. Sunnyvale,California,United States of America. (October 19, 2020 - October 19, 2020).
  • Workshop (Webinar), Time Management: Working from Home, Project Management Institute. Square,PA,United States of America. (October 19, 2020 - October 19, 2020).
  • Workshop (Webinar), Strategies for teaching in a remote-first world, Long Beach City College. Long Beach,California,United States of America. (October 16, 2020 - October 16, 2020).
  • Other (Online Training (ABCA Training)), Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program Fall 2020, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 14, 2020 - October 14, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), FERPA Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 14, 2020 - October 14, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Information Security Handbook and Data Protection, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 14, 2020 - October 14, 2020).
  • Workshop (Online Training), Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 14, 2020 - October 14, 2020).
  • Workshop (Webinar), Accommodating Disabilities, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 8, 2020 - October 8, 2020).
  • Other (Online Training), KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Texas, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 7, 2020 - October 7, 2020).
  • Workshop, Professor Training for Professor and Instructional Support of Blind and Visually Impaired Students, University of North Texas Office of Disability Accommodation. Denton,Texas ,United States of America. (September 24, 2020 - September 24, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Update on Addiction, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP). San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (September 11, 2020 - September 11, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Cultural Competency - 2nd Conversation, UNT Recovery to Practice. Denton,Tx,United States of America. (July 29, 2020 - July 29, 2020).
  • Other (Online Training), Multi-Generational Workplace, University of North Texas ODE. Denton ,TX ,United States of America. (July 22, 2020 - July 22, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Enneagram, University of North Texas Recovery to Practice. Denton ,TX ,United States of America. (July 22, 2020 - July 22, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Basic Opioid Overdose Awareness Training, Texas Opiate Naloxone Initiative and UNT Recovery to Practice. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (July 15, 2020 - July 15, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Communicating with Confidence, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (July 10, 2020 - July 10, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), De-escalation Techniques: How to Communicate Effectively with Upset People, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (July 8, 2020 - July 8, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Trauma Informed Care, University of North Texas Recovery to Practice. Denton,TX,United States of America. (July 8, 2020 - July 8, 2020).
  • Other (Online Training), COVID -19 Safety Training Part 2, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), We're in This Together! Unpacking Internal Bias to Ensure Culturally Competent Care, University of North Texas Recovery to Practice. Denton,TX,United States of America. (July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Connecting the Continuum: How Prevention & Recovery Models Fit Together, National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). Alexandria ,Virginia ,United States of America. (June 12, 2020 - June 12, 2020).
  • Other (Online Training), COVID -19 Safety Training Part I, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (June 10, 2020 - June 10, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Virtual Workplace Wellness: Successfully Managing Change and Reducing Stress, NAADAC. Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (June 10, 2020 - June 10, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), The Americans with Disabilities Act: SUD and Eliminating Discriminatory Barriers to Treatment and Recovery, NAADAC. Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (May 2020 - May 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Customer Service Principles: Communication, UNT World Learning. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (May 22, 2020 - May 22, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Unconscious Bias, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 8, 2020 - May 8, 2020).
  • Workshop, Clinical Consultation for Therapists: Coping with Quarantine Life, Timberline Knolls. Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (May 5, 2020 - May 5, 2020).
  • Workshop, Faculty Developmental Leave Training, UNT Faculty Success and Faculty Senate. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 14, 2020 - April 14, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Ethical & Professional Issues in Addiction Counseling, Part I, NAADAC. Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (March 19, 2020 - March 19, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Cultivating Greater Meaning & Purpose to Prevent Relapse, NAADAC. Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (March 17, 2020 - March 17, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Resilient Families: Communication Cultivates Adaptability Within Family Systems, NAADAC. Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (March 17, 2020 - March 17, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), The Wide World of Sports Wagering, NAADAC. Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (March 17, 2020 - March 17, 2020).
  • Other (Webinar), Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, LinkedIn Learning through UNT.Bridgeapp. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Other (Training), Travel Basics, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (December 3, 2019 - December 3, 2019).
  • Other (Webinar), Ethics in an Online World, National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (November 21, 2019 - November 21, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, TAAP State Conference on Addiction Studies, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (September 5, 2019 - September 7, 2019).
  • Other (Webinar), Preventing Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation, Blue Basin. Austin,Texas,United States of America. (May 30, 2019 - May 30, 2019).
  • Other (Webinar), HIV, TB, Hepatitis, and STI Annual Update, Blue Basin. Austin,Texas,United States of America. (May 29, 2019 - May 29, 2019).
  • Other (Webinar), Screening, Blue Basin. Austin,Texas,United States of America. (May 29, 2019 - May 29, 2019).
  • Other (Training), Preventing Discrimination, Harassment and Related UNT Policices, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 29, 2019 - April 29, 2019).
  • Other (Training), Security Awareness Training, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 07, 2018 - November 07, 2018).
  • Other (Training), Canvas Bootcamp, UNT Clear. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 01, 2018 - November 01, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, NAADAC Annual Conference, NAADAC (National Association of Addiction Professionals). Houston,Texas,United States of America. (October 06, 2018 - October 08, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, TAAP State Conference on Addiction Studies, TAAP (Texas Association of Addiction Professionals). San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (August 14, 2018 - August 17, 2018).
  • Other (Webinar), Addiction, HIV, & Other Bloodborne Pathogens, NAADAC (National Association of Addiction Professionals). Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (March 17, 2018 - March 17, 2018).
  • Other (Webinar), Brief Intervention: Process & Techniques, NAADAC (National Association of Addiction Professionals). Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (February 26, 2018 - February 26, 2018).
  • Continuing Education Program, Counseling African Americans with Substance Use Disorder, NAADAC (National Association of Addiction Professionals). Alexandria,Virginia,United States of America. (November 16, 2017 - November 16, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, TAAP State Conference on Addiction Studies, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (August 2017 - August 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, VALUE rubric calibration training, Association of American Colleges and Universities. Kansas City,Mo,United States of America. (May 2016 - May 2016).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ADDS 4075 - Drugs and Alcohol, 3 courses.
  • ADDS 4175 - Addiction Treatment Models, 8 courses.
  • ADDS 4375 - Addiction Counseling and Groups, 3 courses.
  • ADDS 4575 - Current Issues in Substance Use, 4 courses.
  • ADDS 4675 - Addictions Counseling Competencies, 4 courses.
  • ADDS 4775 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Addiction Practices, 4 courses.
  • ADDS 4900 - Special Problems in Addiction Studies, 4 courses.
  • RHAB 3000 - Active Listening in the Helping Professions, 57 courses.
  • RHAB 3975 - Addictions, 3 courses.
  • RHAB 4075 - Drugs and Alcohol, 7 courses.
  • RHAB 4175 - Addiction Treatment Models, 19 courses.
  • RHAB 4375 - Addiction Counseling and Groups, 15 courses.
  • RHAB 4475 - Assessment of Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency, 1 course.
  • RHAB 4500 - Assessment in Rehabilitation, 1 course.
  • RHAB 4575 - Current Issues in Substance Abuse, 1 course.
  • RHAB 4675 - Alcohol Drug Abuse Counseling, 16 courses.
  • RHAB 4880 - Rehabilitation Practicum, 10 courses.
  • RHAB 4881 - Addictions Practicum, 6 courses.
  • RHAB 4900 - Special Problems, 7 courses.
  • RHAB 5125 - Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling Models, 4 courses.
  • RHAB 5150 - Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling Practice, 2 courses.
  • RHAB 5723 - Group Work and the Rehabilitation Process, 2 courses.
  • RHAB 5900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction and The Family, 2005.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction Practicum, 2005.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Advanced Counseling Skills and Methods, 2005.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Basic Counseling Skills and Methods, 2005.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Ethics and Special Treatment Issues, 2005.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Basics of Addiction Counseling & The Physiology of Addiction, 2005.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Twelve Core Functions of a Counselor, 2005.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction and The Family, 2004.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction Practicum, 2004.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Advanced Counseling Skills and Methods, 2004.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Basic Counseling Skills and Methods, 2004.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Ethics and Special Treatment Issues, 2004.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Basics of Addiction Counseling & The Physiology of Addiction, 2004.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Twelve Core Functions of a Counselor, 2004.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction and The Family, 2003.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction Practicum, 2003.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Advanced Counseling Skills and Methods, 2003.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Basic Counseling Skills and Methods, 2003.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Ethics and Special Treatment Issues, 2003.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Basics of Addiction Counseling & The Physiology of Addiction, 2003.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Twelve Core Functions of a Counselor, 2003.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction and The Family, 2002.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction Practicum, 2002.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Advanced Counseling Skills and Methods, 2002.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Basic Counseling Skills and Methods, 2002.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Ethics and Special Treatment Issues, 2002.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Basics of Addiction Counseling & The Physiology of Addiction, 2002.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Twelve Core Functions of a Counselor, 2002.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction and The Family, 2001.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Addiction Practicum, 2001.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Advanced Counseling Skills and Methods, 2001.
  • Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Basic Counseling Skills and Methods, 2001.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, Ethics and Special Treatment Issues, 2001.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Basics of Addiction Counseling & The Physiology of Addiction, 2001.
  • The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies, The Twelve Core Functions of a Counselor, 2001.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Continuing Education, UNT WISE, (July 27, 2021 - July 27, 2021).
  • Continuing Education, UNT Recovery to Practice, (July 23, 2021 - July 23, 2021).
  • Seminar (UNT Collegiate Recovery Program Seminar Spring 2020), UNT Collegiate Recovery Program, 10 participants. (January 2020 - May 2020).
  • Continuing Education, Chapter House, 10 participants. (April 29, 2020 - April 29, 2020).
  • Guest Lecture, UNT Social Work Department, 95 participants. (November 20, 2019 - November 20, 2019).
  • Guest Lecture, UNT TAMS, (November 13, 2019 - November 13, 2019).
  • Continuing Education, The Men of Nehemiah, 10 participants. (November 8, 2019 - November 8, 2019).
  • Guest Lecture, UNT Psychology Department DEAR Lab, 10 participants. (April 5, 2019 - April 5, 2019).
  • Continuing Education, Nexus Recovery Center, 30 participants. (August 8, 2018 - August 8, 2018).
  • Continuing Education, Solutions of North Texas, 8 participants. (August 3, 2018 - August 3, 2018).
  • Continuing Education, Chapter House, 8 participants. (August 2, 2018 - August 2, 2018).
  • Continuing Education, Brazos Recovery Services, 6 participants. (July 12, 2018 - July 12, 2018).
  • Continuing Education, Healing Springs Ranch, 10 participants. (June 20, 2018 - June 20, 2018).
  • Continuing Education, Solutions of North Texas, 10 participants. (April 20, 2018 - April 20, 2018).
  • Continuing Education, Chapter House, 15 participants. (March 29, 2018 - March 29, 2018).
  • Guest Lecture, Round Rock ISD, (2015 - 2015).
  • Guest Lecture, Eastfield Community College, (2014 - 2014).
  • Guest Lecture, Dallas Baptist University, (2013 - 2013).
  • Guest Lecture, Univeristy of North Texas, (2013 - 2013).

Directed Student Learning

  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "In Development," Rehabilitation and Health Services. (January 31, 2024 - May 2024).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "IMPACT OF COMMUNICATION COURSES ON THE OVERALL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE," Rehabilitation and Health Services. (January 15, 2022 - May 15, 2022).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Rehabilitation and Health Services. (September 2020 - December 2020).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "Addiction Treatment Outcomes," Honors College. (September 11, 2019 - December 15, 2019).
  • Other (Subject Matter Expert), "Use of Study Drugs on College Campuses," Other - Outside UNT. (December 10, 2019 - December 12, 2019).
  • Other (Subject Matter Expert), "Social Connectedness in People Recovering From Substance Use Disorder," Psychology. (December 3, 2019 - December 3, 2019).

Awards and Honors

  • 10th Annual Winners Circle Unsung Heroes 2018, Winner's Circle. (October 2018).
  • Texas Counselor Hall of Fame, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. (August 12, 2016).
  • Recovery Rock Star, Eagle Peer Recovery. (September 2015).
  • Faculty Supporter of the Year, Eagle Peer Recovery. (September 2014).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Meier, N., Sharma, R., Garland, P.H., Moore, A.R. (2023). Views on helpful substance use recovery pathways: Do older Americans differ from their younger counterparts?. Innovation in Aging. 7 (Suppl 1) 780. England, Oxford Academic. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10738784/

    • Book

  • Heller Garland, P. (2020). Microcounseling. (3rd Edition) Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall Hunt.
  • Garland, P.H. (2016). Living in Consciousness. (2nd Edition) 105. Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall Hunt. https://kendallhunt.com/
  • Garland, P.. (2013). Living in Consciousness. (1st Edition) 65.

Presentations Given

    Lecture

  • Holloway, L.L. (Presenter), Garland, P.H. (Presenter), Cole, S. (Presenter), Wylie, T. (Presenter), North Texas Recovery Conference, Recovery to practice, Denton, Texas, (2015 - 2015).
  • Garland, P.H., National Conference on Addiction Disorders, Combatting compassion fatigue, St. Louis, Mo., (2015 - 2015).
  • Holloway, L.L. (Presenter), Garland, P.H. (Presenter), Cole, S. (Presenter), Wylie, T. (Presenter), TAAP State Conference on Addiction Studies, Recovery to practice, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, San Antonio, Texas, (2015 - 2015).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Cole, S. (Presenter), Garland, P.H. (Presenter), Holloway, L.L. (Author & Presenter), Wylie, T. (Presenter), UNT's 4th Recovery Conference, Ethical Issues and Recovery to Practice, UNT Office of Substance Misuse & Mental Health Recovery Research, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2016).
  • Holloway, L.L. (Author & Presenter), Garland, P.H. (Presenter), Cole, S. (Presenter), Wylie, T. (Presenter), TAAP Annual Conference, The Ethics of Recovery to Practice., Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2016).

    • Poster

  • Moore, A.R. (Author), Meier, N. (Author & Presenter), Sharma, R. (Author), Garland, P.H. (Author), Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Views on helpful substance use recovery pathways: Do older Americans differ from their younger counterparts?, GSA, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "Pathways to Recovery," Healing Springs Ranch Show. (July 17, 2019).
  • "New Year's Resolutions," UNT University Relations. (December 13, 2016).
  • "Addiction and Recovery," Renew. (February 10, 2016).
  • "Addiction and Recovery," Behavioral Healthcare Executive. (August 03, 2015).
  • "Addiction and Recovery Advocacy," Newport Academy News. (October 2011).

    • Newspaper

  • "New Year Resolutions," Dallas Morning News. (December 15, 2017).
  • "Recovery Month Recovery Conference," North Texas Daily. (September 2014).

    • Radio

  • "Wellness," Life, Lived Better Podcast. (January 10, 2021).
  • "The History of Addiction and Recovery," Recovery Coast to Coast. (August 2018).
  • "Addiction and Recovery," Recovery Coast to Coast. (August 2018).
  • "Collegiate Recovery Programs," Recovery Coast to Coast. (August 13, 2015).
  • "First Annual Texas Rally for Recovery," Recovery Coast to Coast. (October 2011).
  • "International Training for Addiction Treatment Providers," Recovery Coast to Coast. (August 2011).
  • "Nova Conference," Recovery Coast to Coast. (January 2009).

    • TV

  • "FDA Approval of OTC Narcan Sales," UNT Daily. (May 5, 2023).
  • "Opioid Use - Fentanyl," North Texas Daily. (November 2, 2022).
  • "The Opioid Crisis," North Texas Daily. (October 22, 2019).
  • "Substance Use on College Campuses," NT Daily. (February 12, 2019).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Sharma, R., Heller Garland, P. (Co-Principal), "Recovery To Practice," sponsored by SAMSHA and ATTC (Addiction Technology Transfer Center), Federal, $36400 Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • Sharma, R., Heller Garland, P. (Co-Principal), "Recovery To Practice," sponsored by SAMSHA and ATTC (Addiction Technology Transfer Center), Federal, Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • Garland, P.H. (Other), Sharma, R. (Principal), "A Study of Training and Service gaps in Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) in Texas," sponsored by University of Texas at Austin, ST, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Sharma, R. (Principal), "A Study of Training and Service gaps in Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) in Texas," sponsored by University of Texas at Austin, ST, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Sharma, R. (Principal), "ATTC 2020," sponsored by University of Texas at Austin, ST, Funded. (2019 - 2020).

    • Grant - Service

  • Garland, P.H. (Principal), "UNT Recovery to Practice," sponsored by SAMHSA through ATTC, State, $19500 Funded. (2024 - 2024).
  • Garland, P.H., "Recovery to Practice," sponsored by Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), Private, $20000 Funded. (2023 - 2024).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Oversight Committee on Core Curriculum (OCCC). (August 15, 2023 - Present).
  • Other (Subject Matter Expert), Community Health Worker for Substance Use Disorder. (October 31, 2022 - Present).
  • Member, Inclusive Curricula and Pedagogy Committee. (October 2021 - Present).
  • Member, Committee on the Status of Faculty with Disabilities. (April 14, 2021 - Present).
  • Member, Collaborative Learning and Active Workspaces Committee. (February 18, 2020 - Present).
  • Member, Non-Tenure System PAC. (October 2019 - Present).
  • Member, Personnel Affairs Committee (PAC) Non-Tenure Faculty Council. (September 01, 2019 - Present).
  • Member, Scholarship and Innovation Committee. (September 01, 2019 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Success, Appreciation and Recognition Committee. (September 01, 2019 - Present).
  • Other (Admin & Moderator), Recovery to Practice Community of Practice. (September 1, 2017 - Present).
  • Member (Benefactor), Loyal Eagles Giving Society. (January 2014 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Eagle Peer Recovery. (September 2013 - Present).
  • Chairperson, Personnel Affairs Committee (PAC). (February 12, 2024 - August 1, 2024).
  • Chairperson, Scholarship. (September 1, 2023 - August 30, 2023).
  • Attendee, Orientation, First Flight. (August 2023 - August 2023).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services. (December 17, 2022 - December 17, 2022).
  • Other, Recovery to Practice with ATTC and UT. (September 2021 - September 2022).
  • Attendee, Orientation, First Flight 2022. (August 24, 2022 - August 24, 2022).
  • Faculty Advisor, Honor's College Contract for C. Arnold. (January 2022 - May 2022).
  • Faculty Advisor, Honors College Contract for T. Adenekan. (January 2022 - May 2022).
  • Faculty Advisor, FUEL - Peer Support Group for Students. (January 15, 2022 - May 15, 2022).
  • Faculty Advisor, North Texas Preview. (March 5, 2022 - March 5, 2022).
  • Member, The President's University Events Committee. (April 21, 2020 - 2021).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee - Health Services. (May 2021 - August 2021).
  • Other (Department Representative), HPS and Office of the Provost Comprehensive Learning Record (CLR) Committee. (June 1, 2020 - June 2021).
  • Faculty Advisor, North Texas Peview. (March 2021 - March 2021).
  • Other (Advisor to student), Honors College Contract. (August 2020 - December 2020).
  • Other (Intern Supervisor), UNTWell. (August 2020 - December 2020).
  • Other (Subject Matter Expert - Addiction Studies), Impact Tribal Consortium. (November 18, 2019 - August 2020).
  • Member, Adjunct Hire Committee. (July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020).
  • Other (Group Facilitator), Collegiate Recovery Program Weekly Group. (January 2020 - May 2020).
  • Program Organizer, Professional Lecture Series Lunch & Learn. (January 2014 - March 2020).
  • Faculty Advisor, North Texas Preview. (March 6, 2020 - March 6, 2020).
  • Workshop Organizer, Opioid Overdose Awareness. (December 01, 2019 - February 01, 2020).
  • Member, Grade Appeal Committee. (January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020).
  • Committee Member, Adjunct Search Committee. (September 2019 - December 2019).
  • Other, Department Representative Fall Commencement. (December 13, 2019 - December 13, 2019).
  • Member, Faculty Senate. (September 11, 2019 - December 11, 2019).
  • Other (Practicum Supervisor to Student Counselors), Practicum Supervision. (September 12, 2019 - December 9, 2019).
  • Other (Co-Organizer and Co-Host), Open House. (November 7, 2019 - November 7, 2019).
  • Attendee, Orientation, First Flight 2021. (August 21, 2019 - August 21, 2019).
  • Member, Scholarship Review Committee. (May 2019 - May 2019).
  • Other (Subject Matter Expert), Recovery to Practice. (April 2015 - April 2019).
  • Other (Volunteer), Art Gala. (April 18, 2019 - April 18, 2019).
  • Chairperson, Advisory Board. (May 2018 - December 2018).
  • Member, Promotion Review Committee. (2018 - 2018).
  • Member, Promotion and Tenure Bylaw Committee. (September 2017 - August 2018).
  • Other (Organizer and Facilitator), CRP Student Orientation. (August 23, 2018 - August 23, 2018).
  • Member, Adjunct Search Committee. (July 2018 - July 2018).
  • Member, Scholarship Review Committee. (June 2018 - June 2018).
  • Member, Student Grade Appeal Committee. (June 2018 - June 2018).
  • Committee Member, Lecturer Search Committee. (January 2018 - May 2018).
  • Member, Art Gala Committee. (January 2018 - April 2018).
  • Attendee, Award Ceremony, Honor's Day. (April 20, 2018 - April 20, 2018).
  • Faculty Advisor, North Texas Preview. (March 3, 2018 - March 3, 2018).
  • Co-Chair, Advisory Board. (January 2017 - December 2017).
  • Member, LEAP Signature Assignment Institute. (2017 - 2017).
  • Committee Member, CORE Communal Scoring Committee. (2016 - 2017).
  • Other, Department Representative Fall Commencement. (December 16, 2017 - December 16, 2017).
  • Faculty Advisor, North Texas Preview. (November 18, 2017 - November 18, 2017).
  • Other (Attendee and Volunteer), UNT Recovery Conference. (September 18, 2017 - September 21, 2017).
  • Committee Member, Social Media Committee. (January 2014 - August 2017).
  • Other (UNT Representative), AAC&U CORE Scoring. (2016 - 2016).
  • Committee Chair, Wellness Committee. (2015 - 2016).
  • Member, Student Grade Appeal Committee. (July 2016 - July 2016).
  • Committee Member, Director Hiring Committee. (August 2015 - September 2015).
  • Faculty Mentor, Interim Support. (April 2015 - September 2015).
  • Chairperson, Scholarship Review Committee. (June 2015 - June 2015).
  • Member, Scholarship Review Committee. (June 2015 - June 2015).
  • Committee Member, Lecturer Search Committee. (2014 - 2014).

Public Service

  • Other (Administrator and Subject Matter Expert), Recovery to Practice Community of Practice. Denton, Texas. (August 1, 2017 - Present).
  • Chairperson, Big Texas Rally For Recovery. (2011 - 2011).
  • Other (Community Organizer), Texas Recovers!. (2011 - 2011).
  • Chairperson, Nova Conference Planning Committee. (2008 - 2011).

Professional Service

  • Board of Advisors, Dallas College Advisory Board to Social Work, Substance Abuse Counseling, & Gerontology Programs. Mesquite, Texas. (August 2021 - Present).
  • Member, Herdman Health Board of Directors. Lincoln, NE. (July 2020 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals Workforce Committee. Austin, Texas. (January 22, 2020 - Present).
  • Board of Advisors, TROHN Advisory Board. Austin, Texas. (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023).
  • Attendee, Meeting, NAADAC 2022 Advocacy in Action Conference & Virtual Hill Day (Scheduled). Washington, DC. (April 2022 - April 2022).
  • Other (Advisory Board Member), Eastfield College Advisory Board. Mesquite, Texas. (February 2018 - July 2021).
  • Guest Speaker, Texas Rehabilitation Association. Texas. (May 21, 2021 - May 21, 2021).
  • Committee Member, National Association of Addiction Professionals Student Committee. Serving Texas, On National Board. (2014 - 2018).
  • Guest Speaker, Dallas Chapter of TAAP (Texas Association of Addiction Professionals). Dallas, Texas. (October 04, 2017 - October 04, 2017).
  • Committee Member, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals State Nominations & Elections Committee. (2012 - 2014).
  • Committee Member, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals State Conference Committee Sponsor & Exhibitor Committee. (2012 - 2013).

Consulting

  • Professional Design Work – Private, Healing Springs Ranch, Tioga, Texas, United States of America. (2016 - 2021).