Robin Gayle, PhD., MFT - CV 2014
CURRICULUM VITAE
Robin Gayle, Ph.D., M.F.T.
PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
50 Acacia Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3263
[email protected]
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
LICENSE MFT 23345
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CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
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Ph.D., Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, California
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M.Div., Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California
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B.A., Psychology, California State University, Chico, California
TEACHING BACKGROUND
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Professor of Psychology, Tenured, Dominican University of California, Department of Counseling
Psychology, Fall 2013 - present
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Tenured, Dominican University of California, Department Of
Counseling Psychology, 2008 to 2013
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Dominican University of California, Department of Counseling
Psychology, 2001 to 2008
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Adjunct Faculty, Dominican University of California, Department of Counseling Psychology, 1994-2001
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Past Interim Assistant Professor of Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies,
San Francisco, CA.
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Past Adjunct Doctoral Faculty, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
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Past Teaching Assistant, Doctoral and M.Div. programs, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA,
CLINICAL BACKGROUND
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Private Practice in Marriage and Family Therapy (Lic. #MFC23345)
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Past Crisis Specialist III/Assist. Supervisor, County of Marin Mental Health Services, CA
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Past Crisis Specialist II, Contra Costa County Mental Health Services, Martinez, CA
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Past Pastoral Counselor, Merithew Memorial Hospital, Martinez, CA; Interfaith Counseling Service,
Hayward, CA; Network Center for Urban Ministries, San Francisco, CA
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Past Psychiatric Intern, Merithew Memorial Hospital, Martinez, CA
ACADEMIC TITLES
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Professor of Psychology, Tenured, Dominican University of California
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Chair, Department of Counseling Psychology, Dominican University of California
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Chair, Faculty Forum, Dominican University of California
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Past Director of Fieldwork Placement, Dominican University of California
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
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Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist, California, #MFC23345
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California Certified and Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, #2677
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Current:
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Member, 26927
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American Group Psychotherapy Association, Affiliate Member
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American Association of University Professors, Full Time Member
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American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists, Clinical Member
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Imagery International, Clinical Member
Past:
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Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society, Clinical Member
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American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Member
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American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Pastoral Counselor in Training
AWARDS
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2010 Alonso Award for Excellence in Group Psychotherapy for a published paper:
Co-creating Meaningful Structures within Long-Term Psychotherapy Group Culture, presented at the
American Group Psychotherapy Annual Meeting, February 2010
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Honoree of Contributory gift to Dominican University of California, 2004
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Certificate of Excellent Teaching, School of Arts and Sciences, Dominican University of
California, 1999
PUBLICATIONS
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Gayle, R. (2011). The Mentoring Relationship: Co-creating Personal and Professional Growth. In R.
Klein, H. Bernard, and V. Schermer Eds., On Becoming a psychotherapist: the personal and professional
journey. Oxford University Press.
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Gayle, R. (2010). Metaphoric Dialogue. The Journal of Imagery International, 14, 15-16.
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Gayle, R. (2009). Co-creating meaningful structures within long-term psychotherapy group culture.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 59, 311-333.
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Gayle, R. (1994). An interaction between western psychotherapeutic methodology and eastern buddhist
spirituality. University Microfilms International, Bell & Howell. Ann Arbor, Michigan.
MANUALS
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Gayle, R. (2012, 4th ed.). Individual Case Study and Treatment Plan Guide. Training guide adopted by the
Department of Counseling Psychology, Dominican University of California as a guide for interns and
trainees.
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Gayle, R., & Danielson, J. (2007). Group Case Study and Treatment Plan Guide. Training guide adopted by
the Department of Counseling Psychology, Dominican University of California as a guide for interns and
trainees.
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Gayle, R. (2006). General Master’s Proficiency Project Guide. Policy, guidelines, and contract authored
for the Department of Counseling Psychology Student Handbook.
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Gayle, R. (1995). Department of East-West Psychology Program Manual. California Institute of Integral
Studies, San Francisco, California.
PAPERS, WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIA
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Gayle, R (2014) Teachers Symposium (by invitation). Tara Mandala, Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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Gayle, R. (2012) Teachers Symposium (by invitation). Tara Mandala, Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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Gayle, R. (2011). Morning workshop entitled Metaphoric Dialogue: bringing hope alive at the Imagery
International’s 2011 Annual Conference, based upon the paper Metaphoric Dialogue (JII, 14, 15-16).
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Gayle, R. (2011). Teachers Symposium (by invitation). Tara Mandala, Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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Gayle, R. (2010). Half day workshop entitled Meaning Makers: Co-creating Meaningful Group Structures
at the American Group Psychotherapy Association's 2010 Annual Meeting, based upon the paper Cocreating meaningful structures within long-term psychotherapy group culture. (IJGP, 2009).
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Gayle, R. (2009). Guidelines for Dealing with Distressed Students. Faculty Development Workshop
presented to Dominican University of California Faculty, San Rafael, California
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Gayle, R. (2007). Addressing Distressed and Disruptive Students. Faculty Development Workshop
presented to Dominican University of California Faculty, San Rafael, California.
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Gayle, R. (2004). Solution Focused Model Applied to Clinical Supervision. Fenella Das Gupta (Chair),
Intern Supervision Issues. Symposium conducted at the California Association of Marriage and Family
Therapists Student Association, San Rafael, California.
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Gayle, R. (2003). Navigating the Social Sidewalk in Pre-Adolescence. Paper and workshop presented to
San Domenico School, San Anselmo, California.
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Gayle, R. (2003). Peer Relationships in Middle School. Paper and workshop presented to Kent Middle
School, Kentfield, California.
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Gayle, R. (2002). Fostering Self Esteem in Pre-Adolescent Girls. Paper and workshop presented to San
Domenico School, San Anselmo, California.
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Gayle, R. (2001). Reunion: Theological and Psychological Perspectives. Invitational speech presented to
Trinity Baptist/Chestnut Ave. Church, Concord, California.
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Gayle, R. (1991). Family System Issues Pertaining to Eating Disorders in Teens. Susan Boulware, M.F.T.
(Chair), Treatment Issues in Teen-age Eating Disorders. Symposium presented at Marin General Hospital
Out-patient Clinic, Greenbrae, California.
COURSE VITAE:
Dominican University of California, Masters level courses, (consecutive years, 1994-present)
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CP5204 Advanced Techniques: Group Therapy (3 units) Instructor: Robin Gayle
Theoretical and practical approaches to working with groups are applied to therapy groups, support groups,
self-help groups, task groups and time-limited groups. Individual and group patterns are explored as they
emerge in the class group and factors that facilitate or hinder constructive group interaction are examined.
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CP 5208 Advanced Techniques: Brief and Strategic Psychotherapy (3 units) Instructor: Robin Gayle
Models of Brief and Strategic Psychotherapy are presented and practiced for use within private
psychotherapy practice, community, and clinical settings. Applications are made to individuals, couples,
families, groups, and Managed Care Organizations.
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CP 5206 Innovative and Alternative Psychotherapies (2 units) Instructor: Robin Gayle
Varieties of innovative and alternative psychotherapies are presented both theoretically and experientially
and are contextualized within Transpersonal theory. Included are Somatic
psychotherapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Eriksonian Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Eye Movement
Desensitization, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Eco-Psychology, Psychosynthesis, and Integration Therapy.
Ethical, cultural, and spiritual concerns are addressed.
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CP 5294 Fieldwork in Counseling (3 units) Instructor: Robin Gayle
Application, development, and refinement of assessment, counseling, and consultation skills is facilitated
by group consultation and liaison between the University and the approved fieldwork site: a government
entity, a school, college or university, a non-profit and charitable organization, or a licensed health facility.
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CP 5222 Research in Human Systems and Treatment Outcomes (3 units)
Survey of the philosophical, epistemological and methodological components necessary to conduct
research and articulate treatment outcomes within the field of Counseling Psychology. Qualitative and
quantitative research designs will be covered along with their methods of data analysis and concomitant
ethical guidelines.
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CP 5701 General Master’s Proficiency Project Development (2 units)
The General Master’s Proficiency Project (GMPP) provides an opportunity for those students who wish to
obtain a General Master’s in Counseling Psychology to integrate, apply and demonstrate their knowledge
through the development of a Master’s Project pertaining to a special field of interest within Counseling
Psychology. The project may comprise research, experience, design, service learning or other contributions
to the field of Counseling Psychology which can be documented or presented.
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CP 5995 General Masters Seminar (3 units)
Application of skills in the student’s chosen volunteer placement is supported through this seminar by
group consultation and liaison between the Seminar leader and the approved volunteer fieldwork sight.
Development and refinement of the Master’s Project pertaining to a special filed of interest within
Counseling Psychology is facilitated. Research skills are applied to the project and volunteer hours
documented are documented and applied as well. After two semesters of Seminar, the project is completed
and presented to faculty.
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Dominican University of California, MBA-Strategic Leadership Program (1996-98)
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MBASL 202 Cross Cultural Communication: Global and Local Organizations (3 units) Robin Gayle
A culturally sensitive inquiry into the historical and current forces that shape businesses around the world
deepens participant understanding of diversity in multi-cultural or globally dispersed organizations.
Communication skills are developed for the delivery of culturally congruent services to different groups
both locally and internationally.
Past: California Institute of Integral Studies, Master’s and Doctoral level courses :
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EWP 848 Comparative and Methodological Issues (3 units) Instructor: Robin Gayle
A core course in the Ph.D. program designed to explore important themes and issues in the comparative
study of psychologies East and West. Specific methodologies presented and applied: Phenomenological,
Qualitative, Hermeneutic, Scientific, and Comparative. Research protocols developed for Doctoral
Dissertation work.
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EWP 801 Dimensions in East-West Psychology II (3 units) Instructors: Gayle, Delaurius, Lipman
Second in a three part series of core courses in the Ph.D. program designed to introduce important
methodologies of East-West Psychology. Methodologies include: Western and modern cosmology, NonWestern cosmologies, cultural psychology, gender studies and culture, and universal methodological and
cosmological aspects
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EWP 898 Doctoral Dissertation Committee Work (1-6 units) Instructor: Robin Gayle
Mentor Doctoral Dissertation work by helping students assess and articulate their research abstract,
theoretical orientation, methodology, analysis of statistical data, conclusion and publishing. Sit on
approximately four committees an academic year.
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EWP 650 Thesis/Project Development (3 units) Instructor: Robin Gayle
Students are assisted with formulating topics of interest into a draft thesis or project proposal encompassing
both epistemological and methodological concerns.
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EWP 591 Concentration Conference (1unit) Instructor: Robin Gayle
Through a combination of group process and written exercises, Master’s level students determine and
define an area of concentrated study that addresses issues, questions, and methodologies introduced in the
core curriculum.
Past: Graduate Theological Union, Pacific School of Religion
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HSBS 2309 Methodological Issues in Feminist Theology (1.5 units) Instructor: Robin Gayle
A consciously feminist hermeneutic is applied to the history of religion to discern hermeneutic and
methodological issues that both impede and justify a feminist theological interpretation of early
Christianity.
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PS 2175 Pastoral Counseling (3 units) Instructors: Roy Fairchild, Robin Gayle (assisting)
Theory and practice of Pastoral Counseling is applied to marriages, families, grief, crisis, and the self.
Selected literature in the field of pastoral counseling is related to practice through role playing vignettes
before videotape and two-way mirror (SFTS Lloyd Center location) and receiving feedback during review
of tapes.
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HRSS 182 Prayer, Fatigue, and Spiritual Burnout (2 units) Instructors: Flora Wuellner, Robin Gayle
(assisting)
Western principles underlying prayer and meditation are studied and applied to a variety of healing
situations. Both epistemological and practical concerns are addressed through biblical critique, holistic
theories, and the Christian mystical tradition.