9/84–6/85
Psychology Intern: Affiliated Psychiatric Medical Group, Rosemead, CA
Supervisors: Richard Klein, Ph.D., Joe Noel, Ph.D.
Inpatient experience included intensive psychotherapy with schizophrenics and various pathologies; psychological testing – all ages; group psychotherapy co-leader.
Outpatient experience included individual, marital, and family psychotherapy; crisis evaluation/intervention; biofeedback training; treatment planning with multidisciplinary team; group/individual supervision.
9/83–6/84
Psychology Intern: Verdugo Mental Health Center, Glendale, CA
Supervisors: Ira Heilveil, Ph.D., Glen Roberts, Ph.D.
Clinical experience included individual, marital, and family psychotherapy; psychodiagnostic testing of children with emotional and learning disabilities; group therapy in Spanish; day treatment with chronic schizophrenics; juvenile diversion program; received individual and group supervision.
9/82–7/84
Psychiatric Aid: CPC Westwood Psychiatric Hospital, Santa Monica, CA
Clinical experience included behavior management of adult and adolescent inpatients on open and locked wards; participation with behavior modification programs; population included chronic schizophrenics, conduct disorders, and other pathologies.
9/82–6/83
Student Trainee: Salvation Army Family Services, Huntington Park, CA
Supervisor: Nancy Scheuller, Ph.D.
Clinical practicum experience included individual and family psychotherapy; in-home therapy, juvenile diversion program; community educational lectures to Spanish-speaking audience.
9/81–6/82
Student Trainee: Open Door Clinic, Monterey Park, CA
Supervisor: Michael Serisawa, MA, MFCC
Clinical practicum experience included individual/group drug diversion counseling with court-referred adults and adolescents.
9/80–6/81
Student Trainee: Hillside Home for Children, Pasadena, CA
Supervisor: Roger Altenberg, Ph.D.
Clinical practicum experience included practical experience using psychodrama and play therapy with abused children in foster home placement. Volunteer as a recreational therapist assistant.