New Directions in My Practice and Services:
My writing, coaching, and consultation offers unique insights into the role of possibilities, creativity, and self- expression in mental health and well- being. I strive to champion the role of science and humanities narrative in coaching and consultation.
My newly found profound appreciation for discovery of inspiration and resiliency guides me in exploration of new directions in mental health, wellness, and health often through the lens of creative solutions, divergent thinking, and authenticity. I advocate collaborative style in mental health between institutions, advocates, consultants, clients, and clinicians.
My involvement in the arts and creative strivings chaperons my exploration of mental health and well -being through the view of creative expression and exploring possibilities as a method of finding authentic self and intuitive solutions to every- day problems.
My current work bridges the gap between research, writing, and on-the-ground psychopharmacology training. I have been practicing at the intersections of medical psychology, neuropsychology, the psychology of creativity and giftedness, and disability studies, balancing roles as both a writer, consultant, and psychopharmacology intern.
Abbreviated Curriculum Vita
Education:
- B.A. in in Psychology, Arizona State University, 2001.
- M.A. in School Psychology, Northern Arizona University, 2006.
- Graduate Certificate in Disability Policy and Practice, Northern Arizona University, 2006.
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Northern Arizona University, 2009.
- Diplomate in School Neuropsychology American Board of School Neuropsychology, 2020
- Postdoctoral Master’s didactics in clinical psychopharmacology, New Mexico State University, 2020.
- Psychopharmacology trainee at Sage Neuroscience Center and the New Mexico Heart Hospital.
- New Mexico Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities, 2014.
- University of New Mexico NM Partners in Policymaking, 2018.
Professional Practice:
- Licensed psychologist,
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- School Neuropsychologist
- Certified CBT-Insomnia coach
- Educational Institutions consultant and contractor
Volunteering and public service work:
- U.S. Senator Ben Lujan’s Mental Health Consortium.
- International Movement for Prescriptive Authority for Psychologists
- Division 52- International Psychology- Liaison Committee (International Peace, Conflict and Trauma group).
- New Mexico Psychological Association’s Early Career Psychologists Committee and Consultation Group.
- New Mexico Psychological Association’s Diversity Committee.
- UNM project ECHO- IRCP Brain Injury Planning Committee and Brain Injury Alliance- New Mexico 2021 board membership.
- Collaboration in psychopharmacology/RxP Movement with Warsaw Medical University.
- Grant Reviewer for APA Foundation.
- Grant reviewer for The Kellogg Foundation
- An expert reviewer for the Northern Arizona University’s program for dyad stroke survivors.
PUBLICATIONS
- Author of “Stroke Mosaique: Shattered into Thousand Fragments and Pieced together by Love.” Available on Amazon Kindle and paperback.
- Author of “Caregiving Affective Resources & Emotional Support (CARES).” Book/ workbook available on Amazon Kindle and paperback.
- Kos, M., & DeStefano, T. (2011). The investigation of burnout among rural mental health clinicians. Journal of Rural Community Psychology, E14 (1)
- Kos, M. (2009). Professional Burnout Among Rural Mental Health Workers. Dissertation. Northern Arizona University.
PRESENTATIONS
- Kos y Gonzales, M., “TNM-PIC Psychology Seminar Didactic”-“Diversity Issues of Caregivers and Providers: Prevention of Burnout - Disparity Issues and More” May 26, 2023.
- Kos Y Gonzales, M. “Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Brain Injury.” University of New Mexico Medical School ECHO. October 14, 2020.
- Kos Y Gonzales, M. “Neuroplasticity - Recent Research”. University of New Mexico is Medical School Echo. July 22, 2020.
- Kos, M. “The Investigation of Profession Level and Burnout Experience Among Mental Health Employees.” Wisconsin Psychological Association Annual Convention. Madison, WI. March 2011.
