Qualifications

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy: Psychology. Dissertation topic: Urban and Rural Alaskan Physicians’

           Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Palliative Care. Walden University,

           Columbia, Maryland. 2020

Master of Philosophy: Psychology. Walden University, Columbia, Maryland. 2017

Master of Science: Applied Behavioral Counseling. The Johns Hopkins University,

           Baltimore, Maryland.1986

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology. Senior Thesis Catholicism and Sexual Guilt. Point Park University

           Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.1982

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Sexual Health Alliance: Sex Therapist (Ongoing)

The Science Behind Relationships: Understanding Attachment, Maintenance, Infidelity, and

Dissolution

Non-monogamous Lifestyles

Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals Certificate

Emotional Freedom Techniques and Tapping Certificate

Trauma Research Foundations Certificate in Trauma Stress Studies Certification

EMDR 1 Certification

G.R.A.C.E: Training in Cultivating Compassion-based Interactions

End-of-Life Doula Certification

Certified as an EPEC Trainer (Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care) for Health Care

Providers

HIV Healthy Sex and Prevention Educator Certificate. Institute for Advanced Study of Human

Sexuality

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Alaska Psychological Association

American Psychological Association

American Association of Sexuality, Educators, Counselors, and Therapists

          Active member of the Medical Special Interest Group

International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care

PUBLICATIONS

Cavalier, M. (2020) Survey of Rural and Urban Alaskan Physicians on Knowledge,

          Attitudes and Behaviors on Palliative Care.

Cavalier, M. (2000) Petit Album Souvenir De Certains Moments de Congre’ Prisme,

          Quebec, Canada

Cavalier, M. (2000) STARS: Specialized Training for Associates in Rural Settings.

          Editor. University of Alaska/Center for Human Development

Cavalier, M. (1996-1998) Feature Article: Sexually Speaking. Alaska Medicine

RECOGNITIONS

An active contributor to my field, I present at numerous conferences, workshops, and

seminars across the globe. I have been recognized in "Who’s Who in America’s

Professionals" and have received awards such as the Indian Health Service National

Director’s Award for my contributions to Advanced Care Planning.