Highest Degree:
M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island in 1985
Other Credentials:
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Approved Supervisor, American Assoc. for Marriage and Family Therapy
Teaching Interests:
Introductory counseling skills, family interaction, marriage and family
therapy, child play therapy, adoptive family dynamics
Other Scholarly and/or Creative Work:
Teach supervision courses for experienced MFT clinicians who are working for the Approved Supervisor designation in AAMFT
Outreach/Extension/Service:
Supervise parenting groups offered by MFT grad students thru the URI Family Therapy Clinic
Member, RI Licensing Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
Special Administrative or Professional Roles:
Coordinator, URI Family Therapy Clinic
Past President, RI Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
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