Curriculum Vita:
Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD

EDUCATION

1997 - 2002

Wright State University School of Professional Psychology, Dayton, Ohio

Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical (APA Accredited)

Interests include media psychology, PTSD and trauma work, couples treatments, narrative psychology, the integration of writing and psychology.

1992 - 1995

Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), magna cum laude

Major 1: Psychology

Major 2: English Writing

PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

February 2003 - present		Associate Professor, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio
January 2004 - present		Adjunct Professor, Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio
February 2003 –September 2003		Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow, Affirmations, Columbus, Ohio Provided individual, couples, family, and career therapy with both long-term and short-term clients. Utilized an integrative approach to reach therapy goals. Provided on-call crisis services. Designed and executed print media related to practice’s services.
August 2001 - August 2002		Predoctoral Intern, University of Pittsburgh Counseling Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (APA Accredited) Provided individual, couples, and career therapy to graduate and undergraduate students. Also conducted intake interviews. Co-led a weekly process group on improving interpersonal relationships. Utilized an integrative approach within a brief therapy model. Supervised MSW student and received supervision of supervision. Provided outreach and consultation services to the university community including on-call crisis services. Served as a liaison to a residence hall. Designed and executed flyers, brochures, and web page updates related to Center services. Introduced new standards for Center publications. Administered, scored, and interpreted assessments.
September 2000 - July 2001		Psychology Trainee, Matrix Integrated Psychological Services, Columbus, Ohio Provided therapy and co-therapy to clients in the Matrix Employee Assistance Program, and to private insurance and FFS clients. Researched current market trends in managed care, insurance, and employee assistance programs for program development purposes. Participated in research, planning, and development of innovative psychological projects. Prepared and presented seminars and consultations to EAP members. Provided on-call and walk-in care for clients in crisis. Administered, scored, and interpreted assessments related to pre-employment screening, forensic/personal injury, consultations, and therapy cases.
September 1999 -August 2000		Psychology Trainee, Wright State University Center for Psychological Services, Dayton, Ohio Provided individual, couples, and career therapy to graduate and undergraduate students. Provided psychotherapy to traditional and non-traditional students. Utilized an integrative approach to achieve individual therapy goals. Provided feedback sessions and written reports on assessments to clients and referral sources. Provided referrals and reports to other social service agencies in the greater Dayton area to meet health care and other basic needs. Provided crisis care to walk-in clients. Advocated for clients and client needs in the university community. Consulted with and provided liason to University Public Safety. Administered and scored cognitive, personality, and learning disability assessments. Assessment instruments used included the MMPI-2, WAIS-III, Rorschach (Exner system), BDI-II, BAI-II, Strong Interest Inventory, Ruff 2 & 7, TAT, TEMAS, H-T-P, Rotter Incomplete Sentences, Woodcock Johnson.
September 1998 - August 1999		Psychology Trainee, Artemis Center for Alternatives to Domestic Violence Dayton, Ohio Conducted intake interviews with mothers and children to determine appropriateness for services. Provided individual talk and play therapy to children. Provided family therapy. Led support and parenting group for mothers of children exposed to domestic violence. Provided psycho-educational interventions to mothers exposed to family violence. Consulted with other professionals to coordinate service delivery. Advocated for clients and client needs in the community. Provided referrals to appropriate community resources.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

June 25-29, 1999

Lifecycles Summer Camp, Hospice of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Provided support for grieving children ages 7-16
Collaborated with other volunteers and staff to provide emotional support to adolescents.
Assisted with recreational activities.

July 1993-June 1995

Peer Educator/Presenter/Group Leader/Crisis Contact

Psychoeducational Sessions on Sexual Relationships and Sexual Assault Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio and other colleges around Ohio

Dramatized scenarios around relationship violence, substance use, suicidality, gay and lesbian relationships, and sexual assault.
Facilitated debriefing and discussion sessions regarding dramatizations and presented information.
Acted as a contact point for those who desired counseling.

DISSERTATION

Kaufman, C. (2002). Teaching Psychological Professionals to Write for Women’s Popular Periodicals. Unpublished dissertation, defended April 15, 2002.

PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA MENTIONABLES

Kaufman, C. (2003). Long-term care mental health consultant business opportunity manual one: The psychological practice in long-term care.Manual written for Elder Peaks.
Kaufman, C. (2002). Coping with a traumatic event. Outreach brochure for U. of Pittsburgh following 9/11.
Kaufman, C. (2002). Seminar selections for 2002. Outreach insert for U. of Pittsburgh Residence Services.
Kaufman, C. (2002) If your life were a movie… Personality quiz for U. of Pittsburgh Health Fair.
Kaufman, C. (2001). “Fantasy."Reader’s guide to the social sciences. London: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers.
Kaufman, C. (2001). “Multiple Personality Disorder/Dissociative Identity Disorder.” Reader’s guide to the social sciences. London: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers.
Kaufman, C. (1999). “Sadism.” Reader’s guide to the social sciences. London: Fitzroy

DearbornPublishers.
Wilson, S.L. and Kaufman, C. (1997). “The other computer user: An interview with a webmaster.”Interview by Sally L. Wilson for The Ohio Psychologist, September, 1997.
Various additional publications in mainstream magazines and new media sources.

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION/OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS

March 2001, May 2001, June 2001	Working2gether - Co-presenter. 3-part series designed increase self-awareness, knowledge of various cultures, and skills to help corporate employees communicate more effectively with one another.

March 2001	Seasonal Affective Disorder - Matrix Integrated Psychological Services.

December 2000	Holiday Stressors - Matrix Integrated Psychological Services.

January 2000	Crisis Intervention in the University Community for Public Safety Officers - Wright State University Counseling Center.

October 1998, May 1999	Parenting Without Violence - Artemis Center for Alternatives to Domestic Violence. Women Who Resort to Violence Group, Dayton, Ohio.

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

Commendations for excellence in teaching
Quarterly commendations for excellence in practicum work, September 1999 – July 2001
Graduation Magna Cum Laude from Otterbein College Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
National Dean’s List
Otterbein College Leadership Award
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Award of Excellence
Torch and Key Society of Otterbein College Scholars
1993 Otterbein College Honoree for Excellence in Writing

NOTABLE ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) – Basic Group Crisis Intervention presented by Jeffrey Mitchell and hosted by the Pittsburgh area International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc., 2002.

Curriculum Vita: Carolyn Kaufman, PsyD