Professional Speaking and Writing

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NDAND Invites Dr. VanLoon to Speak at 2023 Symposium 
The North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics invited Dr. Preston VanLoon to speak at their 2023 Nourishing Health' Symposium and Expo. The title of his presentation is "Ethics and the Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness: From Hurting to Healing and Hope."
 
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Dr. VanLoon Speaks at North Dakota Long Term Care Annual Conference
The North Dakota Long-Term Care Association recently asked Dr. VanLoon to speak at their annual conference at the Bismarck Event Center in May 2022. His 90-minute presentation was titled "The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Professional and Personal Lives of Health Care Workers." 
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VanLoon Presents for Heartview Foundation
"Interpersonal Forgiveness: Healing the Unjust Pain of the Past" was the topic for Dr. VanLoon's presentation for the Heartview Foundation in Bismarck, ND on August 27, 2020. In the presentation, using Zoom video conferencing, VanLoon discussed what is forgiveness, why forgive, and strategies to practice forgiveness. Heartview Foundation also purchased copies of VanLoon's book, The Path to Forgiveness, for each of the participants. Heartview Foundation is the most experienced, private, non-profit alcohol/drug treatment center in the state of North Dakota.  Established in 1964, they have treated over 24,000 patients and their families.  
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Prior Speaking Events​​​​
  • Interpersonal Forgiveness: From Hurting to Healing and Hope. Ministry on the Margins, Bismarck, ND, (December 4, 2019)
  • ​Interpersonal Forgiveness: From Hurting to Healing and Hope (90 minute workshop). HealthCare Chaplaincy Network Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, (May, 2019)
  • The Path to Forgiveness Study Guide, KNDR-FM Radio Interview, (May, 2019)
  • Forgiveness in Ministry. Sanford Health Chaplains Retreat, (September, 2018)
  • Interpersonal Forgiveness: From Hurting to Healing and Hope. Dakotah Lions Club, Mandan, ND. (May, 2018)
  • Disaster Spiritual Care: Hurricane Harvey. American Red Cross, Fargo, ND. (May, 2018)
  • The Path to Forgiveness KNDR (104.7 FM) Radio Interview (May, 2018)
  • Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Personal and Professional Lives of Pastors. American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas Pastor's Retreat, Keystone, SD. (March, 2018)
  • Bioethics. Bis-Man Chamber of Commerce Leadership Association, Mandan ND. (March, 2018)
  • Interpersonal Forgiveness. North Dakota Today, KFYR-TV, Bismarck, ND. (2018, January)
  • The Least of These, First Baptist Church, Bismarck, ND. (2017, October)
  • The Blessings of Brokenness, First Baptist Church, Bismarck, ND. (2017, September)
  • Interpersonal Forgiveness: From Hurting to Healing and Hope, North Dakota Army National Guard, Bismarck, ND. (2017, July)
  • O Taste and See that the Lord is Good, First Baptist Church, Bismarck, ND. (2017, June)
  • The Empathetic EMT: Connecting with Patients on a Deeper Level, Bismarck, ND. (2017, May)
  • Interpersonal Forgiveness: Letting Go of Our Hurt and Pain to Move Forward with Hope and Peace, GracePoint Church, Bismarck, ND. (2016, March 6, 13, 20)
  • The Empathetic EMT: Connecting with Patients on a Deeper Level, Emergency Medical Technician Professional Development, Wilton, ND, (2016, January 21)
  • The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Personal and Professional Lives of Healthcare Workers, Sanford Health, Bismarck ND. (2015, January 22 & 29)
  • The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Personal and Professional Lives of Healthcare Workers, North Dakota Long-Term Care Association Annual Convention. (2015, April)
  • Physicians' Grand Rounds, Connecting with Patients on a Deeper Level: The Effects of Empathy on Patient Care, Sanford Health, Bismarck, ND. (2015, May)
  • The Effects of an Interpersonal Forgiveness Intervention on the Personal and Professional Lives of Clergy and Chaplains: An Experimental Research Study, The Association of Professional Chaplains National Conference, Louisville, KY. (2015, June)
  • Forgiveness and the Family, American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas Family Camp, Camp Bentley, Drake, ND. (2015, July)
  • The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Professional and Personal Lives of Healthcare Workers, Edgewood Vista, Minot, ND. (2015, September)
  • A Collegial Ethic: The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Workplace, North Dakota Long-Term Care Association Fall Professional Development Conference, Bismarck, ND. (2015, September)
  • Conference Keynote Speaker: Embracing Life’s Disappointments: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, North Dakota Foster and Adoptive Family Conference (Sponsored by North Dakota Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, University of North Dakota Children and Family Services Training Center, Children and Family Services Division of ND Dept. of Human Services, and PATH of North Dakota). (2013, October)
  • The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Workplace: A Collegial Ethic, Field Instructor professional development workshop for North Dakota Social Workers, University of Mary Social Work Department, Bismarck, ND. (2013, May)
  • Interpersonal Forgiveness Radio Interview, KNDR radio, 104.7 FM, (May 2, 2013.)
  • The Journey of Interpersonal Forgiveness: From Hurting to Healing and Hope. Presentation given at the national conference for the Association of Professional Chaplains. Four hour Professional Development Intensive, Schaumburg, IL. (2012, June)
  • Preparing for the Graduate Records Exam: The Verbal Reasoning Assessment. Presentation given at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. (2012, June)
  • Key Components of an Effective Supplemental Instruction Program Presentation given at Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. (2012, March)
  • Integrating Learning Style Theory with Peer Tutor and Mentor Training. Presentation given at the 2011 College Reading and Learning Association annual conference, San Diego, CA. (2011, November)
  • International Tutor Program Certification, Part II - Moving Beyond the Basics, three hour pre-conference institute given at the 2011 CRLA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. (2011, November)
  • The Role of Academic Administrators in Promoting Student Learning. Northwest College, Powell, Wy. (2011, March)
  • Interpersonal Forgiveness: Bringing Hope and Healing to the Hurt and Pain We Do Not Deserve. Grace Hong Kong Evangelical Church, Hong Kong, China. (2010, July)
  • American Education. WuYi University, Jiangman, China. (2010, July)
  • Successful Study Strategies. Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China. (2010, July)
  • The Psychology of Interpersonal Forgiveness: A Developmental Journey from Hurting to Healing and Hope. Presentation given at the 2010 Iowa Association of Alternative Education State Conference in Des Moines, IA. (2010, April)
  • Characteristics of Effective Peer Tutoring Programs. Workshop given at the annual meeting for the College Reading and Learning Association, Richmond, VA. (2009, October)
  • Bringing Hope to Hurting Teens Through Interpersonal Forgiveness. Presentation conducted for the Iowa Association of Alternative Education Risky Business Conference, Des Moines, IA. (2009, September)
  • Student and Institutional Benefits of Effective Peer Tutoring Programs. Presentation given at the annual conference of the Midwest Regional Association for Developmental Education, Hannibal, MO. (2009, September)
  • Using Interpersonal Forgiveness to Bring Healing to Relational Hurt and Pain. Presentation given at the Pre-conference Learning Institute of the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association, Charlotte, NC. (2009, March)
  • Forming a Spiritual Identity: The Spiritual Development of Young Adults. First United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, IA. (2009, March)
  • The Delegate Experience: County, District, and State, Iowa Wesleyan College Democracy Conference, Mount Pleasant, IA. (2008, October)
  • The Path to Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt and Pain to Healing and Hope. Presentation given to the Suicide Survivor Support Group at The Crisis Center, Iowa City, IA. (2008, June)
  • Assisting Youth with Relational Hurt and Pain through Interpersonal Forgiveness. Presented at the annual meeting for the Iowa Association of Alternative Education in Des Moines, IA. (2008, April)
  • The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Personal and Professional Lives of Clergy. A four hour workshop presented at the national conference of the Association of Professional Chaplains in Pittsburgh, PA. (2008, March)
  • The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Personal and Professional Lives of Clergy. Clergy Retreat for the Southeast District of the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in Washington, IA. (2008, February)
  • Developing a Peer Tutoring Program at a Small College. Presented at the annual conference of the Midwest Regional Association for Developmental Education in St. Joseph, MO. (2007, September)
  • Interventions for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in Students. St. Charles Parish Public Schools: Alternative Programs: Court School, Boutte, La. (2003, December)
  • The Magic of Forgiveness in Healing Hurt and Moving Forward. Content session presentation made at the Illinois Counseling Association State Conference, Springfield, IL. (2000, November)
  • From Hurting to Healing: The Path of Forgiveness in the Life of a Pastor. DeKalb Illinois District Clergy Retreat, United Methodist Churches. (2000, October).
  • Television Interview: Forgiveness and Relationships. 13 News Today. WIFR Television, Rockford, IL. (2000, August) 
  •  Forgiveness Education: An intervention for the Prevention of Violence in Schools. Presented at the Illinois Counseling Association conference on school violence in Chicago, IL. (1999, March)

​Journal Articles and Professional Papers
  • Offering Hope and Healing After Hurricane Harvey, Inspired Woman Magazine. (2018)
  • The Gift of Forgiveness, Inspired Woman Magazine. (2017)
  • Pet Therapy: Partners in Ministry. Featured article published in the Association of Professional Chaplains e-news. (2014)
  • Creating an Academic Course for Peer Tutor and Mentor Training.  Article published in the College Reading and Learning Association's Handbook for Training Peer Tutors and Mentors, Cengage Learning. (2012)
  • Learning Styles: Contrasting Models. Article published in the College Reading and Learning Association's Handbook for Training Peer Tutors and Mentors, Cengage Learning. (2012)
  • Serving Others. Article in the Mt. Pleasant News, Parson to Person, June 4, 2010.
  • Freedom of Forgiveness. Article in the Mt. Pleasant News, Parson to Person, April 16, 2010.
  • The Practice of Interpersonal Forgiveness in the Personal and Professional Lives of Clergy. Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling 63(3&4). (2009)
  • Developing a Research Based Peer Tutoring Program. Paper presented at the National Center for Developmental Education. 4th Annual International Conference on Research in Access and Developmental Education, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (2008)
  • The Effects of an Interpersonal Forgiveness Education Intervention on the Personal and Professional Lives of Clergy. Paper Presentation given at a national/international conference for the 1st Annual Meeting of the Society for Spirituality, Theology, and Health at Duke University, Raleigh Durham, North Carolina. (2008)
  • Smith, M.C., Vartanian, L.R., DeFrates-Dentsch, N., VanLoon, P., Locke, S. (2003). Self-help books for parents of adolescents, 1980-1993. Family Relations. Volume 52(2), 174-179.
  • Clergy as Forgivers and Pastoral Counselors. Dialogue 2000. Published by National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA. (2000)
  • The effect of forgiveness education in the personal and professional lives of clergy: A doctoral dissertation summary. The World of Forgiveness, 3(2), 19-22. (2000)
  • Smith, M.C., VanLoon, P., Defrates-Dentsch, N., Schrader, T.O. (1998). Content changes in parent education books for parents of adolescents. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 27, 194-213.
  • Forgiveness education and the psychological well-being of clergy. Paper presented for round table discussion at the 1998 annual meeting of the Midwestern Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL. (1998)
  • Smith, M.C., DeFrates-Dentsch, N., Schrader, T.O., Crone, S.F., Davis, D., Pumo, D.J., Runne, J.T., VanLoon, P. (1994). Age and skill differences in adaptive competence. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 39, 121-136.
  • Smith, M.C., DeFrates-Dentsch, N., Schrader, T.O., VanLoon, P.C., & The Adolescent Development Research Group (1993). A content analysis of self-help books for parents of adolescents, 1904-1979. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, GA.
  • Smith, M.C., Crone, S., David, D., DeFrates-Dentsch, N., Pumo, D.J., Runne, J.T., & Schrader, T.O., VanLoon, P.C. (1992). Age and skill differences in adaptive competence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
  • Identifying and using gifts in the church and its mission. Baptist Leader, 35-37. (1989)
  • The great commission. Church Educator. (1988)
  • Involving parents in youth ministry. Baptist Leader, 22-23. (1985)
​Published Curriculum
  • Truth or Consequences Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2008, March 23)
  • Strength in Unity Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2008, February 24)
  • Finishing the Race Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2008, January 20)
  • Pardon Me! Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2008, January 6)
  • The Gift of Giving Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2007, November 18)
  • Making Right a Wrong Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2007, October 28)
  • Passing the Temptation Test Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2007, September 23)
  • Revealing Who We Really Are Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2007, August 5) 
  • God’s Will/Our Will Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2007, July 29)
  • The Power of Praise Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2007, July 1)
  • Hope for Hurting Relationships Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2007, May 27)
  • Jealousy Makes You Crazy Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO.  (2007, May 5)
  • Self-Centered or Service-Centered Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2007, April 1)
  • Used for God. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2006, December 3)
  • Sobriety Test. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2006, November 29)
  • Persistent Hope. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2006, November 19)
  • Shameful Shortcuts. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO.  (2006, November 12)
  • Objects of Affection. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2006, November 5)
  • Totally Wicked. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2006, October 22)
  • Ex-cluded. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2006, October 15)
  • I Hate Crime. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (2006, September 24)
  • God is in the Details. Real Life Downloaded. David C. Cook Publishing. Colorado Springs, CO. (2006, September 17).
  • Understanding your students Senior High Teacher’s Guide, David C. Cook Publishing. Colorado Springs, CO. (1992, Fall Quarter).
  • Understanding your students. Senior High Teacher’s Guide,  David C. Cook Publishing. Colorado Springs,CO. (1991, Fall Quarter).
  • I.D. Devotionals Senior High Curriculum, David C. Cook Publishing. David C. Cook Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO. (1990, Summer Quarter).
  • Activity Ideas Senior High Teacher’s Guide, David C. Cook Publishing. (1989, Summer Quarter)
Book Reviews
  • Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach, Fourth Edition, Tompkins, G., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. (2007, Contracted).
  • The Prayer of Revenge: Forgiveness in the Face of Injustice, Schmidt, D, Cook Communications: Colorado Springs, CO. (2006)
  • You CAN Take It with You, by Schmidt, D., Cook Communications: Colorado Springs, CO. (2006)