Dr. Beree Darby Psychologist and Psychoneuroloimmunologist
PRESENTATIONS

International

Darby, B.R. (2007). Mind-Body Connection: Enhancing Health & Comfort. Trigeminal Neuralgia Conference for the United Kingdom, Keele University, London, England (Invited Speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2005). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. The National Tregeminal Neuralgia Conference for the United Kingdom, London, England. (Invited speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2005). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. International Study Abroad Program, Gothenburg,, Sweden. (Invited Speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2003). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, The Royal London Hospital, London, England. (Invited Speaker).

Darby, B.R. (2002). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. U.S. Army Base, Bamberg, Germany, (Invited Speaker).


National

Darby, B.R. (2008). Psychoneuroimmunology in the Challenging Information Technology Field. Association of Information Technology Professionals, Gainesville, Florida (Invited Speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2008). Psychoneuroimmunology in the Challenging Field of Biotechnology Research. Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida (Invited Speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2007). Optimal Health at Work. The Tenth International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, Phoenix, Arizona (Invited Speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2007). Enhancing Your Comfort through Psychoneuroimmunology. Pain Expo' 07, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida (Invited Speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2007). How to Improve Your Immune System through Stressful Life Events. Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference, Broward Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Invited Speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2006). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa, Farmington, Pennsylvania

Darby, B.R. (2006). Psychoneuroimmunology; Healing the Mind & Body at Joan Borysenko's "Lighten Up and Let Go! Conference, Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Phillips, M. & Darby, B.R. (2006). Swimming with the Current: Reversing the Course of Chronic Pain. American Society of Clinical Hypnosis National Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (2005). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. Health, Immunity & Disease Conference, The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, Hilton Head, South Carolina. (Invited Speaker)

Darby, B.R. (2004). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. The National Tregeminal Neuralgia Conference, Orlando, Florida.(Invited Speaker).

Darby, B.R. (2002). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. The American College Health Association, Washington, D.C. (Invited Speaker).

Darby, B.R. (2001). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. The American College Health Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Darby, B.R. (2000). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. The National Tregeminal Neuralgia Conference, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. (Invited Speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1998). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. The National Tregeminal Neuralgia Conference, Orlando, Florida. (Invited Speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1997). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. Outstanding Alumna of the Year Award. Michigan.

Darby, B.R. (1992). Psychoneuroimmunology: The Mind-Body Connection. American College Health Association, San Francisco, California.

Darby, B.R. (1990). Psychoneuroimmunology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection. McKinley Health Center, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois (Invited speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1990). The Mind-Body Connection: Using Self-Hypnosis and Mental Imagery to Enhance Psychological and Physical Health. Third Annual Psychiatric Update Conference Jacksonville, Florida (Invited speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1990). Pathways to Health: Psychological Interventions to Cope with Stress and Improve Health. The National Eastern States Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida (Invited speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1989). Pathways to Health: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection. The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Conference, Gainesville, Florida (Invited speaker).

Wakeland, E., McConnell, T., Darby, B., and Coligan, T. (1984). Genetic Diversity of Class II Histocompatibility Genes in Wild Mice. Presented at the UCLA Symposia, Vail, Colorado.

Wakeland, E., Darby, B., Luchetta, R., and Peck, A. (1982). Minor Structural Variations in I Region Products can Induce Rapid Skin Graft Rejection. Presented at the National Federation Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Andres, J., and Darby, B. (1979). Immunohistochemical Localization of Alpha-Fetoprotein in Rat Liver Multinuleated Giant Cells. Presented at the Pediatric Research Society Conference, Boston, Massachusetts.


State

Darby, B.R. (Nov, 2005; January, 2006; March 2006). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body, Part I-IV. Office of the Registrar. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (December, 2005). Psychoneuroimmunology: Advanced Hypnosis for Patients with Chronic Pain. Psychiatric Residents Workshop, Brain Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (April, 2005). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body, Part II. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (April, 2005). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body, Psychiatric Residents Workshop, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (April, 2005). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body, Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Conference, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (April & Nov., 2004). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body, Part II. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (March & Oct., 2004). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (2003). Psychoneuroimmunology: The Mind/Body Connection. Facial Pain Center, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (2002). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Gainesville Florida.

Darby, B.R. (March & Oct., 2002). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (April & Nov., 2002). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body, Part II. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (2001). Psychoneuroimmunology: The Mind/Body Connection. Women’s Leadership Conference, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (June, 2001). Psychoneuroimmunology: The Mind/Body Connection, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (July, 2001). Psychoneuroimmunology: The Mind/Body Connection, Part II. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (February and October, 2001). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (March and October, 2001). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body, Part II. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (2001). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (2000). Psychoneuroimmunology: Using Self-Hypnosis to Heal the Mind and Body. Heritage Club, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (2000). Psychoneuroimmunology: The Mind/Body Connection. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (1998). Healing Your Mind and Body. Women’s Leadership Conference, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (1998). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. Asian Unity Conference, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (1997). The Mind-Body Connection: Introduction to sell-hypnosis training. Seminar for the Interns at the Counseling Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (1997). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. Seminar for the Interns at the Counseling Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (1997). Psychoneuroimmunology: Using Self-Hypnosis to Heal the Mind and Body. Seminar for the Interns at the Counseling Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (1996). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. The Florida Psychological Association Conference, Gainesville, Florida.

Darby, B.R. (1995). Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body. Conference for Healthcare Professionals, Sponsored by Shands Hospital, Social Work Services, Gainesville, Florida. (Invited speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1995). Hypnosis, Stress Reduction, and the Immune Response. Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida. (Invited speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1994). Psychoneuroimmunology Update: The Effects of Psychological Intervention on the Immune System. Student Health Care Center Medical Staff, Gainesville, Florida. (Invited speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1991 and 1990). The Mind-Body Connection: An Overview of Psychoneuroimmunology. Alachua Mental Health Association Conference, Gainesville, Florida (Invited speaker).

Darby, B.R. (1989). How to Improve Your Physical and Psychological Health. North Central Florida AIDS Network Executive Board, Gainesville, Florida (Invited speaker).


Workshops and Groups

Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body, Part II: Counseling Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, June and October 2000, and 2001
Conducted advanced workshop for counseling center interns that included an overview of psychoneuroimmunology. Taught advanced techniques for self-hypnosis training for performance enhancement.

Psychoneuroimmunology: Healing the Mind and Body: Counseling Center, University of Florida, October 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, and 2001
Conducted workshop for counseling center interns that included an overview of psychoneuroimmunology. The pathways between the brain and the immune system were described and their relationship to disease and recovery from illness were covered. Also taught self-hypnosis for health enhancement.

Introduction to Self-Hypnosis for Improved Health: Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS), District Three Office, Gainesville, Florida, November 1989.
Designed and conducted an experiential workshop for HRS employees. Explained the mind-body connection and taught self-hypnosis for health enhancement.

The Mind-Body Connection: Using Self-Hypnosis to Enhance Psychological and Physical Health: Meeting The Challenge For The 90’s, Gainesville Family Institute, October 1989.
Designed and co-facilitated a workshop for psychologists and mental health professionals. Workshop was didactic and experiential in scope.

Stress Management and Relaxation Training Workshop: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida, July 1989.
Designed and conducted an experiential workshop for hospital staff. Taught the staff cognitive restructuring, mental imagery for relaxation, and self-hypnosis for stress management.

Communication Skills Training Workshop: Division of Housing, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, July 1989.
Conducted a workshop for resident managers and assistant directors of Village Communities to learn effective communication skills when dealing with difficult students.

Intern Seminar--Self-Hypnosis and Mental Imagery for Physical and Psychological Health Enhancement: Psychological and Vocational Counseling Center, University ofFlorida, Gainesville, Florida, April 1989.
Conducted workshop for counseling center interns that included an overview of psychoneuroimmunology. The pathways between the brain and the immune system were described, and their relationships to human disease were covered.

Stress Management Workshop: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Retreat, Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida, April 1989.
Designed and co-led a workshop for nurses and doctors to help them effectively cope with the high level of daily work stress.

Pathways To Health Group: Psychological and Vocational Counseling Center, University of Florida, Fall 1988 and Spring 1989.
Designed a new interdisciplinary program to improve students’ physical and psychological health. The functioning of the immune system was described and the importance of the mind in influencing health was explored.

Learning Self-Hypnosis To Improve Concentration: College of Law, University of Florida, September 1988 and March 1989.
Designed and conducted a two-day workshop for law students to enhance their ability to concentrate through self-hypnosis training.

Stress Management Workshop: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, University of Florida, February 1989.
Designed and co-led workshop for university students to learn effective stress management techniques to deal with academic stressors.

Advanced Self-Hypnosis Training Workshop: Division of Housing, University of Florida, February 1989.
Designed and implemented workshop for resident managers and assistant director of Village Communities to improve self-hypnosis skills for health enhancement and stress management.

Career Planning Group: Athletic Department, University of Florida, Spring 1989.
Co-facilitated group for student athletes designed to investigate career options after professional sports.

Mind-Body Connection Workshop: Division of Housing, University of Florida, January 1989.
Designed and co-led workshop on introduction to psychoneuroimmunology and self-hypnosis training for resident assistants, resident managers and director.

Time and Stress Management Workshop: Department of Engineering, University of Florida, January 1989.
Designed and co-facilitated workshop for Black Student Engineers to help them successfully plan their time and cope with the stress of a high pressure program

Intern Seminar--Introduction to Self-Hypnosis: Psychological and Vocational Counseling Center, University of Florida, October 1988.
Taught interns the misconceptions, applications, induction and deepening techniques of self-hypnosis and how to write effective self-hypnosis suggestions. Workshop was didactic and experiential.