Portfolio
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
A collaboration with the Archdiocese to conduct a NeuroWhereAbouts Guide book study for all school principals in the region and create a curriculum for family ministers.
Smart Families Saving Souls
A collaboration with Smart Families to teach schools and families how technology overuse and tech addiction affect neurodevelopment to inspire families to sign a pledge to delay giving kids smartphones.
San Antonio Council
Coalition Presentation
Family Empowerment Conference
As a keynote speaker, Dr. Collier presented to families at the LaPorte Independent School District’s Family Empowerment Conference in 2022.
School Staff Training
Dr. Crystal Collier offered multiple presentations for the annual staff training conference for Dickinsion ISD school counselors and administrative staff.
Texas Crime Stoppers Conference
Dr. Crystal Collier offered a keynote presentation for the 2022 Texas Crime Stoppers 26th Annual Campus Conference in Beaumont.
Texas Tech Conference
As the keynote, Dr. Crystal Collier presented at Texas Tech’s annual Addiction & Family Conference in Lubbock in 2022.
Kilgore College Addiction Conference
Dr. Crystal Collier presented as the keynote on the Neuroscience & Genetics of Addiction of High-Risk Behavior at Kilgore College’s 2022 conference.
Region 17 Conference
Dr. Collier was the keynote at the 2022 Region 17 Education Center’s Mental Health Conference in Lubbock and spoke about the tools in her book, The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide.
Outstanding Research Award
In 2019, Dr. Crystal Collier was given an Outstanding Research Award from the Association of Alternative Peer Groups for her and her colleagues research in APGs.
Research Fellowship
In 2018, Dr. Crystal Collier was awarded a Research Fellowship from The Hope and Healing Center and Institute to support her in the writing of The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide.
Torch Bearer of the Year Award
In 2018, Dr. Crystal Collier was awarded the Torch Bearer of the Year Award from the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals for her work in prevention of high-risk behavior.
Prevention and Education Commendation
In 2015, Dr. Crystal Collier was given a Prevention and Education Commendation from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence for creating a prevention program model that teaches the neurodevelopmental effects of high-risk behavior to youth.
Kendall County Connections Podcast
How Porn Rewires the Brain
Blog: What to Do?
Podcast: Unbabbled
Dr. Crystal Collier talks with the Unbabbled crew about preventing high-risk behavior.
Podcast: Prevention
Dr. Crystal Collier talks with Jessica Wheeler-Macias from Voices Against Substance Abuse (VASA) about utilizing brain research in prevention.
Radio Show: Dopamine
Dr. Crystal Collier talks with Dr. Alan Markoff on America Live about the role of the neurotransmitter dopamine in our daily lives and in addiction.
Counselor of the Year
The Houston Counseling Association has awarded Dr. Crystal Collier with the Counselor of the Year Award for her outstanding work with clients and the community.
Texas Municipal Courts
The Neuroscience of High-Risk Behavior: Opioids Webinar for the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center…
Radio Show: Technology
Dr. Crystal Collier joins us to discuss the effects of technology and even short-term use on the brains of ourselves and our children.
Overcoming Trauma Bonds
Explore the origin of trauma bonds and participate in experiential exercises to release the power they have.
Family Conference
The Family Recovery Conference was born from the recognition that family members need far more accessible information, education, guidance and support when their family is being impacted by substance use and/or addiction…
Communities in Schools
In this parent workshop, Dr. Collier will describe how a variety of high-risk behaviors affect the adolescent brain as it is growing including digital dangers…
Foo Yoga Workshop
Family of Origin and Culture of Origin wounds can create a lifetime of negative core beliefs, intense shame, and maladaptive coping mechanisms…
Houston Recovery Center
Houston Recovery Center provides people with substance use issues access to long term recovery.