KRISTIN J.P. RODZINKA, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.
Curriculum Vitae
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2145 Bambridge Court
Miamisburg, OH 45342
E-Mail: [email protected]
Telephone (937) 344-3150 (Mobile)
(937) 268-6511, ext. 1079 (Work)
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas (APA Accredited), Fayetteville, AR
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, August 2005
Dissertation Topic: Cognitive Factors and PTSD in a Clinical Sample of Female Sexual
Assault Victims. Dissertation Chair: Patricia Petretic, Ph.D.
M.A., Clinical Psychology, December 1998
Thesis Topic: The Role of Coping Strategies and Self-Esteem in Victims of Sexual
Assault. Thesis Chair: Patricia Petretic, Ph.D.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
B.A., Psychology and Women's Studies, April 1995
Psi Chi, Psychology National Honor Society, 1994
Mortar Board, National Honor Society, 1994
Order of Omega, Greek National Honor Society, 1994
ACADEMIC AFFILIATION
Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology
Clinical Assistant Professor, August 2009 - present
LICENSURE/BOARD CERTIFICATION
Psychologist – State of Ohio #6471
(State of Indiana, # 20042083A – inactive)
Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology
Diploma Number 7406, September 2013 – present
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Department of Veterans Affairs, Dayton, OH
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Coordinator, March 2010 - present
Co-Director of Training, Psychology, May 2008 - present
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Acting PTSD Programs Coordinator, January 2011 – December 2011
Evidence Based Psychotherapy Coordinator, February 2009 – May 2010
Clinical Psychologist, October 2007 - present
Provision of a range of clinical services for veterans, outreach, and staff training with an
emphasis on military sexual trauma and complex PTSD (MST Psychologist 10/09present). Provision of coverage for PTSD Program Coordinator and Lead Psychologist
as needed. Management and oversight of PTSD Programs including outpatient PTSD,
residential PTSD, MST, and OEF/OIF/OND outreach services to veterans (1/11-12/11).
Provision of a range of clinical services including program development in Family
Services as a Family Psychoeducation Advocate for seriously mentally ill veterans
(Family Services Psychologist 10/07-10/09). Training and provision of evidence and
recovery based individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychological
testing, and clinical supervision. Provision of Compensation and Pension Evaluations.
Co-Director of Training, Psychology, and active member of Psychology Training
Committee.
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, Elkhart, IN
Psychologist, Adult Outpatient Team, August 2005 –September 2007
Emotion Regulation Training/DBT Coordinator, June 2005 – September 2007
Provision of a range of clinical services including individual and group psychotherapy,
crisis intervention, psychological testing, clinical supervision, and consultation
assessments. Administration, program development, staff training, and data
compilation/analysis for ERT/DBT program for clients with BPD.
Therapist I/II, Adult Outpatient Team, June 2002 - August 2005
Provision of a range of clinical services to primarily adults in need of mental health
services including intake evaluations, individual, and group psychotherapy. Services
provided primarily to address Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Personality
Disorders. Facilitated CBT Groups for Anxiety and Depression, DBT Skills Groups,
Women's Groups, and SPMI Transitional Groups.
Bashor Children’s Home, Goshen, IN
Bashor Alternative School Therapist, September 2001 – June 2002
Provision of a range of clinical services for adolescents with behavioral and emotional
disturbances. Services included case management, coordination of services with multiple
treatment providers, crisis intervention, behavioral intervention, and individual, group,
and family therapy. Therapeutic services were provided in close coordination with
academic and behavioral interventions facilitated by multiple interdisciplinary meetings
each week.
Park Center, Inc. (APA Accredited Internship), Fort Wayne, IN
Predoctoral Psychology Internship, September 2000 - August 2001
Provision of a range of clinical services to adults, children, and families in need of mental
health services including intake evaluations, individual, family, couples, and group
therapy. Participated as a group leader for Adult Anger Management and a Boundaries
Group for Sexualized Children. Administered, scored, and interpreted psychological
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tests and wrote comprehensive reports. Maintained consultative relationships with
internal and external agencies. Completed a specialized rotation in Chemical
Dependency treatment including services for the dually diagnosed.
Psychological Clinic, University of Arkansas
Clinical Practicum, August 1996 - May 2000
Provision of psychological assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for adults,
adolescents, and children from the University of Arkansas and local community. Client
population consisted of individuals meeting criteria for a wide range of DSM-IV
diagnoses including mood, anxiety, personality, learning, adjustment, and childhood
disorders.
Clinic Assistant, May 1998 - May 1999
Provision of intake interviews, psychological assessment, and psychotherapy for adults,
adolescents, and children from the University of Arkansas and local community.
Assistance with administrative tasks in the operation of the Psychological Clinic
including participation in weekly staffing meetings, acting as a liaison to student
clinicians, and advertising within the community.
John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, North Little Rock, AR
Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program, Psychologist
Trainee, May 1997 - August 1997
Participated in multi-disciplinary screening sessions, program development, the
facilitation of didactic groups, co-leading of several process groups, the administration of
neuropsychological screening tests and continuing educational programming.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Assault Crisis Center, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Sexual Assault Crisis Line Counselor, May 1995 - June 1996
Provided support, referrals, and guidance for callers presenting a variety of problems, the
majority of which related to interpersonal victimization experiences. Calls included
victims as well as friends, family members, and teachers.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Dayton VA/Wright State University
Dissertation advisor, Fall 2014 - present
Assist graduate student with MST related research project related to concepts of
institutional betrayal. Collaborate with Dayton VA research staff and WSU faculty.
University of Arkansas
Research Team Member, Patricia Petretic, Ph.D., August 1996 - May 2000
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Assist in project formation, data collection, input, analysis, and interpretation for research
on interpersonal violence.
Research Assistant, Patricia Petretic, Ph.D., August 1997 - May 1998
Assisted in various research projects and the coordination of research lab activities
including several Masters Thesis projects, undergraduate Honors Thesis projects, and
additional group projects on a variety of topics related to the effects of interpersonal
violence.
University of Michigan
Research Team Member, S. Graham-Bermann, Ph.D., Fall 1994 - Spring 1995
Assisted on the Family Survey Project by conducting in-depth interviews with mothers
and children ages 7-12 including questionnaires and videotaped tasks, phone interviews
with teachers, recruiting participants, data entry, and attendance at weekly meetings.
Research Assistant, John Hagen, Ph.D., Spring 1994
Assisted with the Study of Children in the Foster Care System including the transcription
of interviews with children ages 7-11 in foster care.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Arkansas
Lecturer, General Psychology, Fall 1999 - Spring 2000
Responsible for class preparation, lectures, regular office hours, test composition and
administration, student assistance, and grade calculations for a 2000 level, undergraduate,
introductory psychology course.
Teaching Assistant, August 1996 - May 1997
Responsibilities included attending classes, grading examinations, supervising student
projects, assisting with research collection, and holding office hours for Undergraduate
Research Methods, Research Methods in Social Psychology, Undergraduate Research
Methods, and Research Methods in Perception.
University of Michigan
Teaching Assistant, January 1995 - April 1995
Women's Issues class. Duties included the solo facilitation of one section of the class,
which included full responsibility for planning and instructing the class with support from
supervisors as well as the other facilitators. The class addressed basic women's studies
issues including gender, race, violence and other issues with journals and projects
assigned weekly.
Small Group Facilitator, January 1993 - April 1993
Project Outreach, Social Justice Section. Responsibilities included the instruction of 5-10
students in group discussion format, attendance at weekly meetings for class planning,
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assigning and reading weekly journals, and following student progress at volunteer
placement sights.
ELECTED, INVITED AND APPOINTED POSITIONS
American Psychological Association (APA) site visitor
Internship site visitor, May 2014 – present
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC)
Internship Membership Review Committee, February 2009 - present
Dayton Area Psychological Association, Dayton, OH
Board of Trustees, Member-at-Large, June 2014 – present
President Elect, 2014
President, 2015
Department of Veterans Affairs, Dayton, OH
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Coordinator, March 2010 – present
Women Veteran Health Committee, January 2010 - present
Acting Coordinator, PTSD Programs, January 2010 – December 2010
Evidence Based Psychotherapy Coordinator, February 2009 – May 2010
Psychology Professional Standards Board, October 2009 – August 2012
Protected Peer Review Committee Member, June 2008 - present
Co-Director of Training, Psychology, May 2008 – present (Internship Lead)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Member, VISN 10 PTSD Experts workgroup, January 2011 - present
Member, National PTSD Mentors workgroup, January 2011 – present
Member, VISN 10 MST Coordinators workgroup, 2013 - present
Chair, National VAPTC Psychology Practicum Workgroup, September 2009 October 2010
National VA Psychology Training Council (VAPTC),
Executive Committee, Member-at-Large, September 2014 - present
Clinical Advisory Committee
Member, November 2008 – present
Chair, September 2014 - present
Member and Mentor, June 2008 – present
Department of Psychology, University of Arkansas
Utilization and Peer Review Committee-Student Member, 1997 - 1999
Duties included participation in clinical case review as part of the University of Arkansas
Psychological Clinic’s review program ensuring quality care provision. Membership
determined by faculty appointment.
Clinical Training Committee-Student Representative, 1997 - 1998
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Duties included attending all Clinical Training Committee meetings and serving as a
liaison between clinical graduate students and faculty members. Membership determined
by peer vote.
SPECIAL TRAINING/PROJECTS
Department of Veterans Affairs
VACAA Section 402 Pilot Implementation Workgroup and Clinical Criteria
Workgroup Member, June 2015 - present
Mental Health Community Outreach Committee Member, August 2014 - present
VHA Mentor Certification, Resident level training, June 2010, certification at
Resident level, June 2011
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD training, May 2010, certified PE
provider
VISN 10 Leadership Development Institute (LDI) participant, February 2009 –
March 2010
Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) for PTSD training, May 2009
All Employee Survey (AES) Job Satisfaction Workgroup, Team Leader,
February 2009 – November 2009
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD training, March 2008,
certified CPT provider
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of VA Psychologist Leaders (AVAPL)
Dayton Area Psychological Association (DAPA)
VA Psychology Training Council (VAPTC)
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Broach, J.L., Petretic-Jackson, P., & Rodzinka, K.J.P. (1999). Sexual assault and
trauma related symptomatology in female college students. Poster presented at the
annual conference of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Broach, J.L., Petretic-Jackson, P., & Rodzinka, K.J.P. (1999). Comparing dating
history differences of sexual assault victim groups. Poster presented at the 33rd annual
meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Canada.
Combs-Lane, A.M., Fricker, A.E., Rodzinka, K.J.P., & Petretic-Jackson, P.
(1998). Correlates of male and female initiated dating violence. Poster presented at the
annual conference of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
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Day, H., Scott, R., Fulmer, V., Stogsdill, M, Rodzinka, K, Grimm, T, & Trass, M.
(2013). Women’s health issues in military veterans: Standardized patient cases in
motivational interviewing, a case materials guide. Publication ID 9539,
MedEdPORTAL, AAMC
.
Mooney, M.A., Rodzinka, K.J.P., Petretic-Jackson, P.A., & Witte, T.H. (2000).
Trauma symptomatology and childhood family functioning in assault groups. Poster
presented at the 34th annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior
Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
Petretic-Jackson, P.A., Rodzinka, K.J.P., Price, J.L., Mount, M.K., & Clark, L.
(1998). Coping in response to rape, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual harassment:
Impact on college students. Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the
Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D.C.
Petretic-Jackson, P.A., Broach, J., Clark, L., Combs-Lane, A.M., Mount, M.K.,
Rodzinka, K.J.P., Fricker, A.E., & Torkelson, J. (1998). The impact of four types of
sexual victimization on college students. Poster presented at the 32nd annual meeting of
the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D.C.
Rodzinka, K.J.P. (2014, October 17). Invited speaker for the Dayton Area
Psychological Association CEU Workshop – A Practical Introduction to DBT, Dayton,
Ohio.
Rodzinka, K.J.P. (2013, March 28). Invited speaker for the Neurological Institute
at the Cleveland Clinic Educational Foundation – Motivational Interviewing, Cleveland,
Ohio.
Rodzinka, K.J.P. (2013, June 13). Invited MST/PTSD panelist for the National
Association of State Women Veterans Coordinators, Inc. (NASWVC) 14th Annual
Training Conference. Columbus, Ohio.
Rodzinka, K.J.P. (2011, October 12; 2012, May 5; 2012, June 26; 2015, March
13). Invited speaker and standardized patient facilitator – Motivational Interviewing in
Women's Health Conference for VISN 10 Medical Providers, Dayton, Ohio.
Rodzinka, K.J.P. (2010, June 25). Invited presenter for 1 day continuing
education conference – Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to Teach Adaptive
Coping Skills for the Dayton VA, Dayton, Ohio.
Rodzinka, K.J.P. (2007, May 4). Invited panel speaker for Ethics Conference –
Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making for the Northern Indiana Counselors Association
(NICA), South Bend, Indiana.
Rodzinka, K.J.P. (2001). Thoughts on becoming a psychologist. The Indiana
Psychologist, 60, (2), 13.
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Rodzinka, K.J.P., Mooney, M.A., Witte, T.H., & Petretic-Jackson, P.A. (2000).
Coping and trauma symptomatology in sexual assault victims. Poster presented at the
34th annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New
Orleans, LA.
Rodzinka, K.J.P., Petretic-Jackson, P.A., & Broach, J.L. (1999). Sexual assault
acknowledgment and substance use. Poster presented at the 33rd annual conference of the
American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Rodzinka, K.J.P., Petretic-Jackson, P., & Broach, J.L. (1999). Trauma symptom
outcome and its relationship to beliefs about self and others within a sexual assault
victim group. Poster presented at the 33rd annual meeting of the Association for the
Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Canada.
Rodzinka, K. & Sandeen, E. (2014). The training needs assessment: Creating a
culture of competency through proactive competency assessment. Poster presented at the
2014 conference of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers,
Austin, TX.
Witte, T.H., Rodzinka, K.J.P., Petretic-Jackson, P.A., & Mooney, M.A. (2000).
Trauma symptom outcome related to causal attributions for sexual assault. Poster
presented at the 34th annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior
Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
My professional interests include staying engaged in a mix of clinical, supervisory,
teaching, and administrative responsibilities. My goals are to provide the highest quality
services for veterans and offering the best psychology training possible. My clinical
focus has been working with individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns
including complex trauma issues. I seek to promote implementation of competency
based supervision for psychology trainees. I have a strong background in evidence based
psychotherapies including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and am invested in promoting
integrated, recovery oriented, culturally competent, evidence-based, and outcome driven
services.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Amanda Wickett-Curtis, Psy.D, H.S.P.P.
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
1481 W. 10th St. (116P)
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 988-3366
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
1999-2004
2004-2005
2003–2004
1999-2001
1994-1998
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
American Psychological Association approved program
Psychology Residency
St. Louis Metropolitan Psychiatric Center; St. Louis, Missouri
Psychology Internship
Southern Louisiana Internship Consortium; Baton Rouge, Louisiana
American Psychological Association approved internship
M.A., Clinical Psychology, May 2001
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
B.A., Psychology, December 1998
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
LICENSURE
Professionally licensed as a clinical psychologist and Health Service Provider in Psychology in Indiana
1/24/2006, Active License #20042052A
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Active Member of American Psychological Association since 1998
Affiliate of Division 56- Division of Trauma Psychology 2008-present
FACULTY APPOINTMENT
December 2010-Present
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Indiana University School of Medicine
340 W. 10th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
CLINICAL EMPLOYMENT
October 2010-Present
Clinical Training Directo, Psychology and PTSD/SUD Specialist
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (RVAMC), MS 116-P
1481 W. 10th St. (116P)
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Operate and manage psychology training program within the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
in accordance with APA accreditation standards. Oversee administrative and programmatic resources of
the Psychology training programs which are specialized and complex, offering 11 fully developed
internship rotations with three special emphases. Organize, direct, administer and manage all aspects of
the training program including comprehensive planning, development and implementation of policies and
procedures, determining needs of the program, overseeing quality and quantity of training, and
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establishing program initiative and direction with the limitation of available staff and budget. Coordinate
programming within Psychology training program with directors of other programs in Psychiatry Service
as well as with discipline supervisors of staff involved in Psychology training. Maintain administrative
responsibility for training and evaluation of the interns and broad programmatic responsibility directing
the training activities of the 18 doctoral level psychologist clinical supervisors that participate in the
program. Serve as PTSD/Substance Use Disorder Specialist for RVAMC. Evaluate and treat Veteran
presenting with PTSD and related conditions in specialty Trauma Recovery Program. Collaborate with
VISN-11 and central office to assist in implementing evidence-based practices for SUD and PTSD into
RVAMC. Facilitate systematic and comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of posttraumatic stress
disorder and substance use disorders in both SUD and PTSD. Serve as Principal Mental Health Provider
to create an integrated, concurrent treatment plan that addresses motivationally staged, coordinated
interventions for SUD and PTSD. Maintain faculty appointment at Indiana University School of
Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Conduct research and Report to Lead Psychologist Steven Herman,
Ph.D.
November 2007-October 2010
Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health and PCT Clinic
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS), MS 116-A
1700 East 38th Street
Marion, Indiana 46953
Lead clinical team and coordinate outpatient Mental Health Clinic (MHC) and the Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder clinic (PCT). Participate with various quality improvement committees and present findings to
relevant departments. Offer guidance to Mental Health Executive Counsel regarding MHC programs and
national VA mental health system redesign, recovery, advanced clinical access and VA PTSD mentorship
program. Conduct individual and group psychotherapy as well as clinical assessments as needed.
Conduct compensation and pension evaluations for veterans applying for service connected disability
benefits as needed. Collaborate with VISN-11 and central office to assist in implementing national
policies and directives into VANIHCS. Conduct research and Report to Chief of Mental Health Art
Kupersmith, Ph.D.
October 2006 – September 2007
Clinical Director
Adams Counseling and Assessment
One Plaza Drive, Suite 6
Pendleton, IN 46064
Conducted psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in private practice
setting. Provided diagnostic and educational psychological evaluations for individuals and selected
contracted groups and provide supervision to clinicians. Developed and standardized clinical
documentation and related procedures. Provided clinical supervision to therapy providers.
September, 2006 – November 2007
Diagnostic Consultant
Social Security Disability Administration
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Conducted psychological diagnostic assessments with all referred individuals. Utilized objective
psychological assessment measures to diagnose children and adults and provided the government with
diagnostic impressions and recommendations for individuals applying for disability benefits.
Director: Joe Pendleton
October 2005 - September, 2006
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Clinical Psychologist
Four County Counseling Center
1807 Smith Street
Logansport, IN 46947
Conducted psychotherapy and psychological evaluations at rural community mental health center serving
four counties including Cass, Pulaski, Miami and Fulton. Developed play therapy room and group
programs for children, teens and adults. Developed and ran outpatient Group Therapy program for adults.
Director of Psychology and Supervisor: Jim Noll, Ph.D, HSPP
September 2004 – September 2005
Psychology Resident
St. Louis Metropolitan Psychiatric Center
531 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Participated with a multidisciplinary treatment team as the psychology resident for a 25-bed unit in an
acute care, inner city residential psychiatric hospital. Oversaw the individual comprehensive treatment
plans for each patient on the unit. Conducted individual and group psychotherapy and diagnostic
assessment and assessed the seclusion and restraint incidences on the unit.
Director of Psychology and Supervisor: Michael Anderson, Ph.D, HSPP
August 2003 – August 2004
Psychology Intern
Southern Louisiana Internship Consortium
American Psychological Association approved internship
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2401
Conducted assessment and treatment of Louisiana State University college graduate and undergraduate
students seeking mental health treatment. Completed four rotations with the Eastern Louisiana Mental
Health Care System with diverse individuals committed civilly or criminally to undergo psychiatric
evaluations and treatment by the state of Louisiana.
Clinical Training Director: Christopher Garner, Psy.D
May 2002 – August 2003
Research Coordinator
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Performed, transcribed, and scored narrative interviews and provided brief counseling to study
participants. Performed data collection, entry, verification, and participant recruitment. Assisted
principal investigator and project director in assembling all necessary reports for the research project.
Supervisors: Paul H. Lysaker, Ph.D , HSPP and Louanne W. Davis, Psy.D, HSPP
PRESENTATIONS
September 13th, 2013
The relationship between traumatic stress and substance use/misuse behaviors
Indiana Psychological Association Fall Conference in Merillville, IN
Presented 90-minute continuing education seminar to psychologists and other
mental health clinicians .
July 18th, 2012
Treating Military Sexual Trauma: Challenges and Pitfalls
Indianapolis Vet Center
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Presented 60-minute educational seminar to licensed clinicians practicing at the
Indianapolis Vet Center.
July 14th, 2012
Trauma and Addiction
Mental Health Association of Greater Indianapolis
Prepared and presented 3-hour continuing education seminar on the etiology, assessment and treatment of
concurrent trauma and addiction.
Military Sexual Trauma – Identification and Prevention
National Guard, Indianapolis
Prepared and presented 60-minute educational seminar to members of the Indianapolis National Guard on
military sexual trauma.
February 13th, 2012
February 6th, 2006
Depression vs. Winter Blues in the Elderly
Presentation for seniors at Area 5 Senior Community Services
Logansport, IN 46947
Prepared and presented an hour-long presentation outlining differences between depression and the
“winter blues” for seniors, discussed suicide rates and special factors for geriatric populations, answered
questions in seminar format following presentation.
December 10th, 2004
Narrative Incoherence in Schizophrenia
Metropolitan Psychiatric Center
St. Louis, MO 63112
Prepared and presented two hour didactic presentation describing post-modern, narrative personality
theory, narrative treatment approaches and case studies assessing narrative transformation among those
diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
AWARDS
March, 2012
February 13th, 2012
Special contribution award for developing Psychology Internship Program
National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Recognition
Award
PUBLICATIONS
Lysaker, P.H., Dimaggio, G., Wickett-Curtis, A., Kukla, M., Luedtke, B., Vohs, J., Leonhardt, B., James,
A., Buck, K., & Davis, L. (2015). Deficits in metacognitive capacity are related to subjective
distress and heightened levels of hyperarousal symptoms in adults with posttraumatic stress
disorder. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 00(1)-15.
Wickett, A.M., Lancaster, R., Essman, W., Davis, L., McIlvried, J., & Lysaker, P.H. (2006).
Personality, symptoms and treatment utilization in post-acute schizophrenia. Journal of Nervous
and Mental Disease, 194(9): 650-653.
Lysaker P.H., Wickett A.M., Lancaster R.S., & Davis LW. (2004). Neurocognitive deficits and history of
childhood abuse in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Associations with Cluster B personality
traits. Schizophrenia Research. 68: 87-94.
Lysaker, P.H., Wickett, A.M., Wilke, N. & Lysaker, J. (2003). The absent agent
protagonist and the collapse of internal dialogue. American Journal of
Psychotherapy, 57(2), 153-165.
Lysaker, P.H., Wickett, A.M., Campbell, K. & Buck, K.D. (2003). Movement towards
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coherence in the psychotherapy of schizophrenia: A method of assessing
narrative transformation. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 191(8),
538-541.
Lysaker, P.H., Wickett, A.M., Lancaster, R., Campbell, K., Davis, L. (2003). Heightened
interpersonal dependency in schizophrenia: Associations with graver impairment in
neurocognition but not with negative or positive symptoms. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 68,
164-173.
Lysaker, P.H., Wickett, A.M., Davis, L.W. (2005). Narrative qualities in schizophrenia:
Associations with impairments in neurocognition and negative symptoms. Journal of Nervous
and Mental Disease, 193(4): 244-249.
Lysaker, P. H., Wickett, A. M., Wilke, N., & Lysaker, J. (2002). Narrative incoherence in schizophrenia:
the absent agent-protagonist and the collapse of internal dialogue. American journal of
psychotherapy, 57(2), 153-166.
Lysaker, P. H., Davis, L. W., Hunter, N. L., Nees, M. A., & Wickett, A. (2005). Personal narratives in
schizophrenia: increases in coherence following 5 months of vocational rehabilitation.
Psychiatric rehabilitation journal, 29(1), 66.
LANGUAGES
Functionally Fluent in Spanish.