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 Clinical & Training Activities

    I conduct and supervise an adult therapy practicum in our training clinic with  a special emphasis on substance abuse (APA certification). I also supervise psycho-educational evaluations conducted for the university ADA office. My therapeutic orientation is largely cognitive-behavioral. I received my diplomate in clinical psychology (ABPP) in 2002. I am also a regional HOPE trainer, with interests in psychosocial issues related to HIV disease. As Clinic Director, I am concerned with practicum and service issues related to training clinics. I am an executive committee member of the Association of Directors of Psychology Training Clinics (ADPTC), and have presented nationally on ethics training and supervision.
 

 Teaching Schedule

  Fall
       PSY 412/512 Ethical and Professional Issues
     PSY 703 Advanced Ethics Seminar
     PSY 725 Psychology Clinic Practicum
 

  Spring
      PSY 621 Psychodiagnostics II
     PSY 633 Psychology of Addictive Behaviors or
      PSY 672 History and Systems Seminar
     PSY 725 Psychology Clinic Practicum

Research Interests
    My research has primarily focused on addictive behaviors including motivational interviewing, help-seeking and treatment utilization, comorbidity with PSUD, natural recoveries, and substance abuse in the rural community. I currently serve on the editorial board for The Open Addiction Journal (TOADDJ), and review for Addictive Behaviors, AIDS: Education and Prevention, and PsycCRITIQUES.

     I have conducted program evaluations for a CSAT/TCE funded treatment program for women with substance dependence and a DOJ grant for a rural misdemeanor drug court. Currently, I am a consultant to the evaluation of Idaho's Safe and Stable Families grant.
 

Professional Service

    I am a long term member of the American Psychological Association (APA) with membership in Divisions 2, 12, 31, and 50. Since coming to Idaho, I have been very involved in the Idaho Psychological Association (IPA). I am currently Chair of the IPA Ethics Committee and served as the Idaho Representative to APA Council and Past-President. In addition, I serve on the Regional Advisory Committee for Substance Abuse which advises Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare regarding community needs and publicly funded treatment services.

    I am very grateful to have received the John Cambareri Award for service and commitment to Psychology in Idaho, and an APA Presidential Citation for career contributions to the Profession of Psychology.