Shane Teran, Psy.D.

Dr. Shané P. Teran is an Organizational Development (OD) Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Work therapist (LCSW), trainer, consultant and author who enjoys helping faith-based leaders and business owners establish a bold and purpose-driven lifestyle. She is the Founder of the leadership and organization health consulting firm, SP Consulting Group, LLC where she serves as the Senior Executive Wellness Coach and Organizational Development (OD) Strategist for leaders seeking to align their purpose with bold, holistic, and sustainable business strategies.

With a span of over 20 years of experience, Dr. Teran has 11 years in federal healthcare and over 10 years of experience merging her skills as a mental health therapist, Lean Six Sigma Specialist, Certified Transformational Coach, and Organizational Development Psychologist to serve as a consultant and advisor to community leaders, business owners, and c-suite level executives seeking the fulfillment of their purpose as a more balanced and intentional servant leader.

As a faith-based leader, Dr. Teran has maintained global influence as a contracted researcher, leadership & team development trainer, OD strategist and consultant, speaker, and Executive Wellness Coach for high-impact leaders within top-performing organizations, e.g., Amazon, Netflix, Puma NA, UCLA, Insight Global and Facebook to name a few. She provides peer reviews for Harvard Business Review Press (HBR) and the Journal of Faith in the Academic Profession publications. Dr. Teran previously fulfilled a joint appointment with UCLA as a Clinical Instructor as well served as an Adjunct Faculty at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA. She currently serves as Assistant Professor at California Baptist University, in Riverside, CA

Introduction to Social Work
Social Work Practice II
Social Work Management & Leadership
Mental Health and Psychopathology
Advance Generalist Practice I-II
Advanced Field Practicum
Field Practice Seminar
Social Welfare Policy
Program Development

Burnout Mitigation in the Workplace
Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
African American Women in the Workplace
Building Psychological Safety in Burned-Out Work Cultures
Executive Wellness Coaching and Consulting for Enhanced Employee Productivity
African American Women Survivors of Dometsic Violence in the Workplace
African American Women and Stress in Academia
Faith Integration and Stress Management in Higher Education
Practical Application of the Kingdom Professional Model in Faith-Based Institutions

UCLA; Azusa Pacific

Invited Presentations

Teran, S. (October, 2019). Servant Leadership: Leadership Behaviors and Actions. Training presentation jointly provided with the VHA VISN 22 FY20 Leadership Development Institute (LDI) Training Committee at the VA Long Beach Health Care System – Long Beach, CA.

Teran, S. (May, 2020). Engaging and Motivating Remote Employees During the Pandemic. LIVE Webinar Keynote presented during The Organization for Executive Leadership: Executive Summits (Human Resources) – St. Louis, MO.

Teran, S. (February, 2021). The Link Between Leadership Wellness and Organizational Health presented on H.O.T Takes with BOSS, LLC Podcast – Atlanta, GA.

Teran, S. (March, 2021). Mental Health in the Black Community presented during Virtual Mindfulness by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Los Angeles Chapter – Los Angeles, CA.

Teran, S. (March, 2021). Self-love and confidence in the Workplace presented during a complimentary live webinar by SP Consulting Group – Los Angeles, CA.

Teran, S. (May, 2022). Women of Wellness Ministries (WOW) Conference – Empowerment Day Session, Mental Wellness Expert Panelist, Alhambra, CA

Teran, S. (July 2022). Self-Care: Navigating Difficult Times While Helping Others. Special Needs Network, Inc. – Youth Counselor Summer Training, Presenter, Inglewood, CA

Teran, S. (May 2024). Building Psychological Safety in a Burned-Out Culture. BU/CBU International Social Work Research Conference, Presenter & Panelist, Belize City, Belize

Teran, S. (October 2024). The Burnout Fix. 9th Annual Momathon Movement Conference, Panelist, Atlanta, GA

Teran, S. (November 2024). Building Psychological Safety in a Burned-Out Work Culture. NASW-CA Annual Social Work Conference, Presenter, Oakland, CA

Teran, S. (June 2025). Real Goal Setting: Building Bigger. 2025 Momathon Mastermind, Guest Presenter, Atlanta, GA

Teran, S. (August 2025). Balanced Leaders Transformational Results. National Association for Women in Construction Workers - Virtual Wellness Workshop, Presenter, Inland Empire, CA

JOURNALS

ARTICLE – PEER REVIEWED (IN PRESS)
1. Forbes (2025). Beyond the Bottle: Networking and Alcohol. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayarichard-craven/2025/04/29/beyond-the-bottle-networking-and-alcohol/

2. Essence (2024). Is a 'Sleep Divorce' From Your Partner the Answer to Catching Zzzs? Retrieved from https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/sleep-divorce/

3. Bloomberg US Edition (2022). Excuses. Excuses: Web Searches for Reasons to Skip Work Soar in 2022. Retrieved from https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022- 10-28/google-searches-for-excuses-to-miss-work-soar-in-2022

4. LA Times (2021). How to Boost Mental Health at Your Workplace. Business Newsletter. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com/business/newsletter/2021-04- 06/boost-mental-health-at-your-workplace-business

BOOKS (IN PRESS)

1. Teran, S. P. (2024). The Milk Spitting Dragon, A Mindfulness-based Children's Book. https://www.amazon.com/Milk-Spitting-Dragon-Dr-Shan%C3%A9-Teran-ebook/dp/B0D4FBPLY2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P38I24T5F9UZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FdX32lCF7QVVhzRCFVuRKQ.rao4gE7NBTQgLXVnwi-VPGL272RFsvXmxqSmDHbZqGY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+milk+spitting+dragon&qid=1756491571&sprefix=the+milk+spitting+dragon%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1
2. Teran, S. P. (2022). Envisioned Service: A Leader’s Journal. https://www.amazon.com/Envisioned-Service-Dr-Shan%C3%A9-Teran/dp/173532552X
3. Beckam, A., Teran, S.P., Kueny, M., Serene, S. Mae,C., Trull, L., Buddeg, F., Viking, J., Conde, D., and Paige, H. (2021). Powerhouse Women: Survivor to Thriver. https://www.amazon.com/Powerhouse-Women-Hayley-Paige-International/dp/1913206572
4. Teran, S. P. (2020). Self-Care is Self-love Mindfulness Journal. https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Care-Mindfulness-Journal book/dp/B08BNGML5V/ref=sr_1_22?dchild=1&keywords=self+care+is+self+love+ j ournal&qid=1596126381&s=digital-text&sr=1-22
5. Sizemore, J., & Marshall, S. (2013). Modern Community Mental Health: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Chapter 27 "Military Veterans and Families". https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Community-Mental-Health-Interdisciplinary/dp/0199798060/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I23NK7ZK1520&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CNOONLZIowfdVF9FhWn5hubRQVgBPr0bvvvK91o0vdg.6dKfd-qWeOkzrijcFe3Op_NyBj8v3MSjR8aQmgC47EI&dib_tag=se&keywords=modern+community+mental+health+an+interdisciplinary+approach&qid=1756491506&sprefix=modern+community+mental+health%3A+An%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1


RESEARCH PAPERS

RESEARCH PAPERS – (IN PRESS)

1. Teran, S. P. (2015). Emotional intelligence and resilience: An exploration of burnout in mental health professionals. Dissertation 3739610. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1751029058?accountid=147085

The Life Church, Riverside, CA

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
National Association of Christian Social Workers
National Association of Social Workers - CA
National Association of Black Social Workers

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. - Galations 6:9 (KJV)