Anna M. Tacón, Ph.D., Associate Health Professor Curriculum Vitae Home Address Texas Tech University 4923 49 th Street Department of Health, Lubbock, TX, 79414 Exercise & Sport Sciences anna.tacon@ttu.edu Box 43011 (806)-790-5162 Lubbock, TX 79409-3011 (806) 834-4783 Education 1. University or Professional Degrees or Diplomas a. Ph.D., Human Development & Family Studies, Texas Tech University, 1998 b. M.S. Psychology, Grand Canyon University, 2011 c. M.S., Family, Child & Consumer Sciences, Florida State University, 1991 d. B.S., Psychology, Florida State University, 1988 e. MSc, Psychology, The Harley Center, London, England, 1985-1986 2. Other Professional Education a. Master Clinical Hypnotherapist, National Board Certification, 2006-current b. Holistic Stress Management Specialist, National Certification, 2006 c. Thanatology and Grief Counseling Program, Canyon College, 2003-2004 d. Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) Research Training Institute, Austin, Texas, 2002 e. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, National Board for Hypnotherapy and Anaesthesiology, 1999 f. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Relaxation Training for Trainers. Monterey Bay, California, 1998 g. Basic Biofeedback training, Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 1998 h. Basic Biofeedback training, Dept. of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1988 i. Diploma of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, The Professional Hypnotherapist Centre, Harley Center, Harley Street, London, England, 1986 j. Certification, scientific hypnosis training, Ethical Hypnosis Training Center of Florida, Orlando, Florida, 1986 k. Certification, advanced scientific hypnosis training, Ethical Hypnosis Training Center of Florida, Orlando, Florida, 1986 Professional/ Academic Honors & Awards a. Outstanding faculty/course by graduating seniors, spring, 2006 b. Unsung Hero Award, American Cancer Society, Texas Division, 2003-2004 c. Invited teaching member, IS 1100, Freshman Seminar, Texas Tech University, 2004 d. Professional recommendation and invitation, Adult Attachment Training Institute, 2002 e. Professional recommendation and invitation, Member, Board of Directors, Rope of Hope for Cancer,
2 1999-2000 f. Professional recommendation and invitation, Member, Board of Directors, Community Health Centers of Lubbock, 1999-2000 g. Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society h. Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology i. Golden Key National Honor Society j. Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society k. Barbara Jordan Scholarship Award, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University l. Graduate Dean Scholarship Award, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University Professional Certifications 1. Master Clinical Hypnotherapist Certification, National Board for Professional and Ethical Standards of Hypnosis Education, 2006 2. Holistic Stress Management Specialist Certification, National Alliance, 2006 3. Grief Counseling Certification, American Academy of Grief Counseling, 2004-present 4. Adult Attachment Interview Certification, (AAI) Research Training Institute, 2003-present 5. Clinical Hypnotherapist Certification, National Board of Hypnotherapy and Anesthesiology, 1999-present 6. Advanced Ethical Hypnotherapist Certification, Ethical Hypnosis Training Center of Florida, 1986-present Previous Positions 1. General Positions a. Instructor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University b. Part-time Instructor, Long Distance Education, Division of Continuing Education for the Florida State University System, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1991-1995 i. PSY-2013 General Psychology ii. DEP 3004 Developmental Psychology c. Part-time Instructor, Department of Psychology, Thomas College, Thomasville, Georgia, 1992-1993 i. PSY 101 Psychology d. Program Manager, Cancer Epidemiology, Health and Rehabilitative Services, State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, 1991-1993 e. Diagnosis-related Grouping (DRG) Medical Record Analyst, Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center, Tallahassee, Florida, 1988-1989 f. Research assistant, Cancer Chemotherapy Intervention, Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1987 g. Diagnosis-related grouping (DRG) medical record analyst & assistant supervisor, Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach, Florida, 1976-1986 2. Administrative/Management Positions a. Associate Chair, Department of HESS, 2005-2008. b. Program Manager, Cancer Epidemiology, Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, Health and Rehabilitative
3 Services, State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, 1992-1993. c. Weekend Manager of facilities and programs, Center for Professional Development and Public Service, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1987-1991. d. Assistant Supervisor, Diagnosis-related grouping (DRG) medical record coder/analyst, Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach, Florida, 1981-1986. Teaching 1. Courses taught at Texas Tech University a. HLTH 1305 Human Sexuality b. HLTH 1307 Death and Aging c. HLTH 2305 Mental Health d. HLTH 2307 Understanding Death, Dying & Grief e. HLTH 2360 Community Health f. HLTH 2375 Practicum Community Health g. HLTH 3300 Field Experiences in Health h. HLTH 3302 Current Trends in Health i. HLTH 3311 Chronic & Communicable Diseases j. HLTH 3313 Preadolescent Health k. HLTH 3314 Adolescent Health l. HLTH 4300 Independent Study in Health m. HLTH 4312 Psychosocial Health-undergraduate n. HLTH 4475 Internship Community Health o. HLTH 5344 Psychosocial Aspects of Health-graduate p. ESS 6000 Master s Thesis q. ESS 7000 Doctoral Dissertation r. HD 3301 Theories of Development & Psychology s. HD 3306 Child/Adolescent Guidance t. HD 3312 Development of Young Children 2. Master s Thesis Committee Member - Completed a. Cisneros, A. (2010). Physiological effects of a Mindfulness-Based Exercise Program (MBEP) on females. Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. b. Del Rosario, Cae. (2009). The Effects of Tai Chi on Stress Vulnerability and Heart Rate Variability. Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. c. Owens, C. (2009). Co-Chair. Families and health crisis: Psychosocial effects of a sibling with cancer. Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas TechUniversity, Lubbock, TX. d. Romig, K. (1999). Working with pediatric patients: A Child Life in-service. Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
4 3. Dissertation Committee Member Dissertations in Progress a. Close, D. (since 2008). Health coaching intervention with cancer patients. 4. Dissertation Committee Member- Completed a. Adams, M. (2005). Marital intimacy in caregiver spouses of Alzheimer s patients. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Applied Professional Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. b. Christiansen, F. (2003). Divorce and faith community: some experiences of women. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. c. Ramaswamy, M. (2002). An exploration of role-related identity in Indian-born Indian women living in the United States and Anglo-American women. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. d. Arterburn, D. (2002). Spiritual attachment and sexual satisfaction in marriage. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. e. Graham, C. (2000). Role identity /conflict among dual-career, non-career employed and stay-at-home wives. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. f. McCarroll, E. (2007). Psychosocial factors in children s health. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. g. Webber, S. (2006). Ropes as an intervention for juveniles and their guardians. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. h. West, S. (2000). Anglo and Hispanic college student performance and intent to graduate: A prospective examination of risk factors in two theoretical models. Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. 5. Teaching Honors a. Outstanding faculty/course by graduating seniors, College of Arts & Sciences, Spring, 2006 b. Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Human Sciences, Fall, 1997 Research and/or Creative Activity: Journals and Books 1. Refereed Scholarly Intellectual Contributions Published or Accepted for Publication in Professional Journals. a. Tacón, A.M. (2013). Present moment effects: Pain, distress, and cancer. Advances in Cancer: Research & Treatment, 1, 1-11. b. Tacón, A.M. (2013). The lifestyle plague and health: Obesity and endometrial cancer. Journal of Women s Health, Issues, & Care, 2 (4), 1-5. c. Tacón, A.M. (2011). Mindfulness: Existential, Loss, and Grief Factors in Women with Breast Cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 29(6), 642-646. d. Tacón, A.M. 2011). Mindfulness, cancer, and pain. Alternative Medicine Studies, 1, 60-65. e. Tacón, A., McComb, J. (2009). Mindful Exercise, Quality of Life, and Survival: A Mindfulness-Based Exercise Program for Women with Breast Cancer, Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. 15(1), 41-46.
5 f. Tacón, A.M. (2009). Mindfulness-based exercise program manual, pp. 1-79. g. Tacón, A.M. (2008). Approaches to Chronic Disease and Chronic Care: From Oxymoron to Modern Zeitgeist. Disease Management and Health Outcomes, 16 (5), 285-288. (4) h. Williams, J.S., Tacón, A., & Carter, R. (2008). Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Respiratory Therapy, May, 20-23. (3) i. Tacón, A.M. (2007). Mindfulness effects on symptoms of distress in women with breast cancer. Journal of Cancer Pain and Symptom Palliation, 2(2), 17-22. (4) j. Carter, R., Tacón, A.M., Williams, J., & Tiep, B. (2007). Managing COPD. Respiratory Treatment, Nov, 40-45. (3) k. Tacón, A.M. (2007). Surviving cancer treatment: What s exercise got to do with it? American College of Sports Medicine Certified News, 17(2), 4-6. l. Tacón, A., Caldera, Y., & Ronaghan, C. (2005). Mindfulness, psychosocial factors and breast cancer. Journal of Cancer Pain and Symptom Palliation, 1, 45-54. m. McComb, J., Tacón, A., Caldera, Y., & Randolph, P. (2004). A pilot study to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction and relaxation program on levels of stress hormones, physical functioning, and sub-maximal exercise responses. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10, 819-828. n. Tacón, A., Caldera, Y., & Ronaghan, C.(2004). Mindfulness-based stress reduction in women with breast cancer: A pilot study. Families, Systems, and Health: the Collaborative Journal of Healthcare, 22, 193-203. o. Tacón, A. (2003). Attachment experiences in women with breast cancer. Family and Community Health, 26(2), 147-156. p. Tacón, A. (2003). Meditation as a complementary therapy in cancer. Family and Community Health, 26(1), 64-73. q. Tacón, A., McComb, J., Caldera, Y., & Randolph, P. (2003). Mindfulness meditation, anxiety reduction and heart disease: A pilot study. Family and Community Health, 26(1), 25-33. r. Tacón, A. (2002). Attachment and cancer: A conceptual integration. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 1(4), 371-381. s. Tacón, A., Caldera, Y., & Bell, N. (2001). Attachment style, emotional control and breast cancer. Families, Systems and Health: the Collaborative Journal of Healthcare, 19(13), 319-326. t. Tacón, A. & Caldera, Y. (2001). Attachment and parental correlates in late adolescent Mexican- American women. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 23(1), 71-87. u. Randolph, P., Caldera, Y., Tacón, A., & Greak, B. (1999). The long-term combined effects of medical treatment and a mindfulness-based behavioral program for the multidisciplinary management of chronic pain. Pain Digest, 9, 103-112. 2. Research and/or Creative Activity: Published or Accepted Intellectual Contributions in Books. a. McComb, J., & Tacón, A. (2013). Traditional and Non-Traditional Empirically Based Exercise Programs. In
6 J. McComb (Ed.), The Active Female: Health Issues Throughout the Lifespan, 2nd ed. New York, NY: Springer Pub. b. McComb, J., & Tacón, A. (2013). Evidence Based Disordered Eating Prevention Programs for Active Females. The Active Female: Health Issues Throughout the Lifespan, 2nd ed. New York, NY: Springer Pub. c. Viña, C. C., Fernandez del Valle, M., & Tacón, A. (2012). Excessive Exercise and Immunity: The J Shaped Curve. In J. McComb (Ed.), The Active Female: Health Issues Throughout the Lifespan, 2nd ed. New York, NY: Springer Pub. d. Tacón, A.M. (2011). Behavior modification. In K. Goodheart, J. Clopton, & J. McComb (Eds.), Eating disorders in women and children: Prevention, second edition. Boca Raton: CRC Press. e. Tacón, A.M. (2011). PTSD in the context of malignant disease. In E. Ovuga (Ed.), Post Traumatic Stress Disorders in a Global Context. Gulu University, Uganda: InTech Publishing. f. Tacón, A.M. (2011). Instructor s manual and test bank. In R. Kastenbaum (Ed.), Death, Society, and Human Experience, 11 th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. g. Tacón, A.M. (2010). Death: A personal understanding-telecourse study guide. In R. Kastenbaum (Ed.), Death, Society, and Human Experience, 10 th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. h. Tacón, A.M. (2010). Instructor s manual and test bank. In R. Kastenbaum (Ed.), Death, Society, and Human Experience, 10 th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. i. Tacón, A.M. (2007). Mindfulness, quality of life and cancer: A mindfulness-based exercise rehabilitation program for women with breast cancer. In J. McComb (Ed.), Health issues for the active female throughout the lifespan. New York: Humana Press. j. Tacón, A. M. (2006). Developmental health contextualism: From attachment to mindfulness-based therapy in cancer. In M. Abelian (Ed.), Trends in psychotherapy research. (pp.1-32). New York: Nova Science, Inc. k. Caldera, Y., & Tacón, A. M. (2001). Maternal health, child health, and attachment security. In SRCD s Developmental and contextual transitions of children and families: Implications for research, policy, and practice. (pp. 563-564). New York: Columbia University School of Public Health Press. l. Tacón, A. & Caldera, Y. (2000). Behavior modification. In J. Robert-McComb (Ed.), Eating disorders in women and children: Prevention, stress management and treatment. (pp.263-272). Boca Raton: CRC Press. 3. Funded Research a. Norman, R., McComb, J. Tacón, A., McGlone, J. & Sutherland, M. Improved Quality of Life through Evidence Based Complementary Medicine. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center Women s Health Seed Grant Project, $9,977.00 funded (2009). Tacón, A. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for women with breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, $40,000. 00 funded (2005). b. Tacón, A., & Caldera, Y. Attachment theory and cancer: Adult states of mind in individuals previously
7 diagnosed with cancer. Texas Tech University, College of Arts and Sciences, Research Enhancement Fund, $2330. 00 funded (2003). c. Caldera, Y., Lindsey, E., & Tacón, A. Child care in Mexican American families. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, $565,558.00 funded for three years (2001). d. Mulsow, M., Massey-Stokes, M., & Tacón, A. School reintegration program for children with cancer. Texas Tech University, College of Human Sciences Multidisciplinary research grant, $10,000.00 funded (2001). e. Tacón, A., Robert-McComb, J., Massey, M., Randolph, P., & Caldera, Y. Stress reduction and relaxation training for women with heart disease. Texas Tech University, College of Arts and Sciences, Research Enhancement Fund, $3442. 00 funded (1999). 4. Community Service a. Hope Lodge: The American Cancer Society, Lubbock, Tx. b. Member, Board of Directors, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Lubbock, TX, 2006-present. c. Co-facilitator, the American Cancer Society, Coping & Support Group for women with metastatic and advanced breast cancer, their families and children, American Cancer society, Division Lubbock, TX, 2003-present d. Reach-to-Recovery Volunteer for Breast Cancer Patients, American Cancer Society, Lubbock, Texas, 2003- present e. Member, Comprehensive School Health Committee, the American Cancer Society, Lubbock, TX, 2002- present f. Member, Breast Cancer Awareness Committee, the American Cancer Society, Lubbock, TX, 2002-present g. Co-facilitator, stress reduction & relaxation program for breast cancer patients at Covenant System, Lubbock, TX, 2001-present h. Invited Guest-speaker on mindfulness research, American Cancer Society, breast cancer support group, 2004 i. Facilitator, stress reduction & relaxation program for cancer patients @ the Southwest Cancer Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2003 j. Invited guest Speaker, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Board of Directors meeting, Lubbock, TX, 2003 k. Invited guest speaker, The 1st Lubbock Komen Breast Cancer Symposium and Survivor Celebration, Lubbock, TX, 2003 l. Invited guest speaker, Reach-to-Recovery Program for Breast Cancer Patients and Volunteers, Lubbock, TX, 2002-2003 m. Invited guest speaker, Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Lubbock, TX, 2002 n. Invited guest speaker, the American Cancer Society Radio Show, KRFE AM 580, Lubbock, TX, 2002 o. Member, Board of Directors, Rope of Hope for Cancer, Lubbock, TX, 1999-2001 p. Member, Board of Directors, Community Health Centers of Lubbock, Lubbock, TX, 1999-2001 q. Invited guest speaker, South Plains Association of Young Children Workshop on Violence, Lubbock, TX, 1999.
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