Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

Doni P. Whitsett

CONTACT INFORMATION

Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work University of Southern California 669 W. 34th St., #214 Ph: (323) 907-2400 Los Angeles, CA90089 email: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Southern California School of Social Work; Dec. 1987

M.S.S.A. (M.S.W) Western Reserve University; 1967 School of Applied Social Sciences

B.A. Pennsylvania State University Major: Social Welfare; 1963

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

University of Southern California, School of Social Work (USC) Clinical Professor of Social Work, August, 2010 – present Associate Director of Faculty Development, 2013-2015 Clinical Associate Professor, Sept. 2001 – June 2005; Sept. 2007- 2010 Part-time lecturer, Sept. 2006 – June 2007 Adjunct Associate Professor, Sept. 1992 – June 2001 Instructor, (as doctoral student); Sept. 1985 – June 1987

Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China (BNU), Co-taught Human Sexuality in Clinical Social Work Practice May24, 2017 – June 7, 2017

University of California at Los Angeles, School of Social Welfare (UCLA) Senior Lecturer, Sept. 1987 - June 1992

Peking University, School of Sociology, Beijing, China (PKU) Visiting Professor, Spring semester 2008.

National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Sporadically taught the Human Sexuality 10 hour required course for state licensure; 1992 – 2001; 2006

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York Instructor, taught Psychology to blind seniors, 1970 - 1971

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Courses Taught and helped to develop

USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

COURSE NAME DATES DESCRIPTION

Explanatory Theories of Health and 2016 – fall 2020 Newly designed course with the Mental Health (SOWK 644) revision of the curriculum. Integrates explanatory health and mental health theories relevant to social work.

Human Sexuality in Clinical Social Work 2007 – spring 2020 Architect of this course as an Practice (SOWK 674) elective; addresses various aspects of gender and sexuality with a clinical emphasis. Group Psychotherapy (SOWK 694) 2000 – spring 2020 Students are introduced to the (minus 1 year) Yalom model of group psychotherapy through Experiential learning. Other group models are also taught to introduce students to the range of group therapies. Social Work Practice with Individuals, 2015 - 2019 Newly designed course with Families, and Groups (SOWK 544) curriculum revision; introduces students to generic social work including the values of the profession; work at micro and mezzo levels; diversity emphasis. China Immersion (SOWK 599) Spring 2017 Didactic and travel immersion to Hong Kong and Shanghai. Focus on holistic health and sexuality from an Eastern perspective. Human Behavior in Mental Health 1992 – 2015 This course examines explanatory Settings (SOWK 605) (minus 1 year) theories of mental health and illness from a biopsychosocial perspective. Social Work Practice with Individuals 1992 – 2015 This course was the forerunner of (SOWK 543) (minus 1 year) SOWK 544, teaching the basics of social work practice and introducing the student to work with individuals. Social Work Practice with Families and 1992- 2015 This course was the forerunner of Groups (minus 1 year) SOWK 544, introducing the student (SOWK 545) to work with families and groups.

Social Work Practice with Clients with Spring, 2007 Elective practice course addressing Personality Disorders (SOWK 599) evidence-based interventions for clients with personality disorders. Human Behavior in the Social 1992 - 2005 Introductory course addressing Environment (SOWK 505) various theories of development and personality. Applications of object relations theory ½ semester Course teaching evidence-based 2000 - 2004 object relations interventions for clinical practice Applications of Self Psychology and Spring 1999 Advance practice course applying Object Relations Theories evidence-based interventions to the more severe psycho-pathologies. Research methodology 1986-1987 Beginning methods in research

Courses Developed; not implemented Cognitive and Behavioral Neuro-science 2014 This course was developed with a through the Lifespan colleague for the new DSW program. The program went in another direction. Treating Trauma and PTSD 2007 This course was developed with a colleague for the Military Social Work program. It did not get into the curriculum.

Other Schools

UCLA School of Social 1987 - 1992 HBSE, Foundation year practice, Practice Welfare with the chronically mentally ill, object relations theory, Personality disorders Peking University: 2008 Advanced theories of mental Sociology Department health

Beijing Normal University: June 2017 Human sexuality in clinical social work School of Social practice Development and Public Policy

Board of Behavioral 1992 - 2009 Human sexuality course for licensure Sciences

Academic Leadership/Service University of Southern California: School committees Faculty Council Vice Chair, 2018-2019 Faculty Council, 2018-2020 Faculty Council, Jan-May 2016 Faculty Council, 2009 – 2011 Lead instructor: 605/644: Theories of Health/Mental Health, 2001-2004, 2014-2018 Lead instructor: 694: Group Psychotherapy 2006-2013, 2016-2020 Lead instructor: 674: Human Sexuality, 2009-present

Chair, Practice Sequence 1998-1999; 2010 – 2013 Chair, Search Committee, 2002 – 2003 Co-chair, Clinical Teaching Search committee 2012-2013 Promotions committees Chair, 3 Promotions committees: 7 Search committee, 2013-2014, 2003-2004 Design committee of AHA department, 2014-2019 Mental Health curriculum committee, 2000-2014 VAC committee APR committees Clinical Teaching Faculty committee facilitator, 2011-2012 Co-Advisor, Men in Social Work caucus, 2012 Curriculum, Policy, and Review Committee, 2007 – 2009 Telehealth committee, 2013 – present Korean Human Rights committee, 2000 – 2003 China Program, 2006 - present Human Behavior Curriculum Revision committee, 2003 – 2005 Practice Curriculum Revision committee, 2003 – 2005 Mental Health Concentration Curriculum Committee, 1992 – 2005, 2006+ Practice Sequence Curriculum Committee, 1992 – 2005, 2006 – present Faculty Development Committees Information Technology Committee, 2007 – 2008 Committee for Clinical Excellence, 2006 – 2008 New Student Orientation, 2003 – 2005 Alumni Survey, 2007 – 2008

University committees Student Services Initiative, 2019-present Provost’s Committee on Retention: 2019 CNTTFA (Committee on Non-Tenure Track Faculty Affairs), 2009-2011 CNTTFA’s sub-committee on sabbatical leave USC Work and Life committee, 2007 – 2008 USC Mental Health Disaster Team, 2006 – 2008 Emergency Procedure committee, 2004 – 2005 Librarian Search Committee, 2004 – 2005

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) LGBT caucus advisor, 1991 – 1992

Doctoral Dissertation Committees Hai-Van Karin Sponholz, From the inside out; a theoretical study on cults from a depth psychological perspective. Pacifica Graduate Institute, graduated 2005. Natalie Feinblatt, Pepperdine University, Qualitative needs assessment of former cult members (working title). Committee member 2006 - 2008 MaryAnn Rarden, California Institute of Integral Studies, East-West Psychology Program, Psychospiritual Trauma and Integration: A Narrative Study of the Recovery Process of Cult Survivors; (working title); committee member 5/2009 – present

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Private practitioner, Los Angeles, CA area, 1980 – present Specializations: coercive control/manipulation aka “cult” survivors and families; Sexuality issues

Clinical Supervisor for LMFT on probation 2020 - present

Clinical Director, Case Management project, former cult members, at Venice Family Clinic; International Association for Cultic Studies, 2007-2009

Private practitioner, Kaua’i, Hawaii, Sept. 2005 – June 2006

Independent consultant, Karin Stoll and Associates, Kaua’i, Hawaii, 2005 – 2006

Independent consultant, Hale L’ea Medical Clinic, Kilauea, Kaua’i, HI 2005-2006

Co-director and Crisis team leader, CARE, HAWAII, 2005 – 2006

Co-facilitator for support group for cult-involved families, Jewish Family Service, Los Angeles, CA, 1994

Consultant: applying psychoanalytic theories to clinical practice, UCLA Staff and Faculty Center, Los Angeles, CA 1992 - 1993

Co-facilitator for cancer support group, H.O.P.E. Foundation, Encino, CA, 1982 - 1983

Medical Social Worker, Sherman Oaks Community Hospital, 1981 – 1983

Psychotherapist, Clinical for Functional Counseling and Psychotherapy, Los Angeles, CA, 1976 – 1980

Medical Social Worker, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, West Los Angeles, CA, 1974 – 1976

Consultant, Project Return and Compass drug rehabilitation programs, New York City, 1972 – 1973

Clinical Social Worker, Cleveland Guidance Center, Cleveland, Ohio, 1966- 1969

Medical Social Worker, University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, 1965 – 1966

Caseworker, Department of Child Welfare, Foster Care, Cleveland, Ohio, 1964 - 1966

Licenses and Certificates L.C.S.W. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of California, 1980 – present. No. LCS 7726

L.C.S.W. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Hawaii, Professional and Vocational licensing division, Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; 2005 – 2007, # LCS 3305

M.F.T. Marriage and Family Therapist, 1979 – present. # MFC 12432

B.C.D. Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, 1988 - present, # 018720

BCCSW Board Certified in Clinical Social Work, National Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, 1987 - present, #4647.

AASECT American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) 2003 - present

EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Levels 1 and 2), Completed in 1994/1995

Hypnosis Certified in 1985

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Book chapters: invited and peer reviewed

Whitsett, D. & Rosow, N. (2019). Global violence of women in cults. In Zaleski, K., Enrile, W., Wang, X., & Weiss, E. (Eds.) Women’s journey to empowerment in the 21st century (pp. 343-368). Oxford University Press.

Whitsett, D. (2017). A modern psychodynamic approach to working with 1st generation cult survivors. In L. Goldberg, W. Goldberg, R. Henry, & M. Langone (Eds.). Cult recovery: A clinician’s guide to working with former members and families (pp. 191- 211). International Cultic Studies Association.

Brooks, D., Whitsett, D., & Goldbach, J. (2016). Interculturally competent practice with lesbian and gay transracial and intercountry adoptive families In R. Fong and R. McRoy (Eds.) Transracial and intercountry adoption practices and polices: A resource for educators and clinicians. Columbia University Press.

Levin, S., Whitsett, D., & Wood, G. (2014). Teaching MSW social work practice in a blended online learning environment. In P. Kurzman & R.P. Maiden (Eds.) Distance Learning and online education in Social Work. Routledge. First published in Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 33(4-5), 408-420.

Whitsett, D. (2013). Controversies in psychotherapy: Therapy cults, recovery issues and Challenges. In Maciej Szostak (ed.). Controversial Cults: Various Approaches. Mieszko Collage of Education and Administration, Poznan, Poland (pp.181-189).

Whitsett, D. (2008). The psychobiology of trauma and child maltreatment. In The phenomenon of cults from a scientific perspective. P. Nowakowski (ed.) (pp. 211-230). Dom Wydawniczy Rafael, Krakow, Poland.

Whitsett, D. (2007). El sectarismo desde una perspective relacional (trans: Cults from a relational perspective) in M. Perlado, (ed.) La Clinica del Sectarismo: Ensayos Psicoanaliticos (trans: The Treatment of Cult Members: Psychoanalytic Essays (pp. 39- 53).

Manual for Discharge Planners for the Elderly in California. (1988). UCLA. Chapters: Discharge planning program models Multidisciplinary functional assessment Patient self-care and family education Staff burnout; Cross-cultural considerations

Articles in peer-reviewed journals

Whitsett, D. & Rosow, N. (2020). Global violence of women in cults. International Journal of Coercion, Abuse, and Manipulation, 1(1), 73-93.

Whitsett, D. (in press for April 2021). Recovering from sexual abuse in cults: What can we learn from neurobiology? ICSA Today, 12(1).

Whitsett, D. (2017). Introduction to the issue, ICSA Today, 8(3).

Wilcox, S., Whitsett, D., & Finney, K. (2016). Sex and the military: A model for provider education. Contemporary Behavioral Health Care, 2(1), 1-6. DOI: 10.15761/CBHC.1000114

Whitsett, D. & Smith, W. (2014). A response to “Distance and online social work education: Novel ethical challenges.” Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 34, 227-230. DOI: 10.1080/08841233.2014.901840

Whitsett, D. (2014). Why cults are harmful: Neurobiological speculations on interpersonal trauma, ICSA Today, 5(1), 2-5.

Whitsett, D. (2014). Commentary on Writing Betrayal of the spirit. ICSA Today, 5(1), 9- 10.

Levin, S., Whitsett, D., & Wood, G. (2013). Teaching MSW social work practice in a blended online learning environment. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 33(4-5), 408- 420. DOI: 10.1080/08841233.2013.829168

Whitsett, D. (2006). Psychobiology of trauma and child maltreatment. International Journal. of Cultic Studies, 5(3), 351-373.

Whitsett, D. & Kent, S. (2003). Cults and Families. Families in Society, 84(4), 491-502.

Whitsett, D. & Land, H. Stepparent Role Strain Index (SRSI) (2001). in J. Touliatos, B. Perlmutter, & M. Straus (Eds.) Handbook of Family Measurement Techniques, 2, 298.

Whitsett, D. (1992). A self psychological approach to the cult phenomenon, Journal of Clinical Social Work, 20(4), 363-375.

Whitsett, Doni & Whitsett, David. (1996). Anti-black racism and its consequences: A self psychological/object relations perspective, Journal of Analytic Social Work, 3(4), 61-81.

Whitsett, D. & Land, H. (1992-01). The development of a role strain index for stepparents. Families in Society, 73, 14-22.

Whitsett, D. and Land, H. (1992-02). Role strain, coping, and marital satisfaction of stepparents. Families in Society, 2, 79-92.

Invited Book Reviews

Whitsett, D. (2020). [Review of the book Santa Fe, Bill Tate, and me: How an artist became a cult interventionist by J. Szimhart]. Review for Amazon, blurb on back cover.

Whitsett, D. (2007). [Review of the book The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog and other stories from a child psychiatrist’s notebook by B. Perry & M. Szalavitz, M.] International Journal of Cultic Studies, 6(2), 204-209

Whitsett, D. (2006). [Review of the book Take Back Your Life: Recovering from cults and abusive relationships by J. Lalich &Tobias]. International Journal of Cultic Studies, 5(1), e-review: https://www.icsahome.com/book-reviews/book-review-take-back-your- life-recovering-from-cults-and-abusive-relationships

Whitsett, D. (2004). [Review of the book God’s Brothel by A. Moore-Emmett], International Journal of Cultic Studies, 4(1), 70-75.

Whitsett, D. (2001). [Review of the book From Slogans to Mantras: Social Protest and Religious Conversion in the Late Vietnam War Era by S. Kent]. International Journal of Cultic Studies, 1(3), e-review: https://www.icsahome.com/book-reviews/book-review- from-slogans-to-mantras-social-protest-and-religious-conversion-in-the-late-vietnam- war-era

Whitsett, D. (2002). [Review of the book Coping with Cult Involvement: A Handbook for Families and Friends by L. Bardin]. International Journal of Cultic Studies, 1(2), e- review: https://www.icsahome.com/book-reviews/book-review-coping-with-cult- involvement

Whitsett, D. (2000). [Review of the book The Suggestibility of Children’s Recollections: Implications for Eyewitness Testimony by J. Doris] (1992). International Journal of Cultic Studies, 17, 189-191.

Whitsett, D. (1994). [Review of the book Therapy Gone Mad: The true story of hundreds of patients and a generation betrayed by C. Mithers]. International Journal of Cultic Studies, 11(2), 217-218.

Presentations at conferences and professional meetings: peer reviewed or invited

Coercive control and manipulation (September, 2020). Neurobiology of sexual abuse: Stress, trauma, and healing. Uniting the Continents: Support for the Pacific Rim'' -- An Online event for families, former members and friends affected by cultic groups and relationships. Sponsored by CIFS Australia, Cults 101, ICSA.

(July, 2020). Neurobiology of sexual abuse: flashbacks, triggers, and healing. Two day virtual summer conference. International Cultic Studies Assn.

(November, 2019). Healing from sexual abuse in cults. ICSA Regional conference. Theme of the conference: Sexual abuse of children and adults in religious organizations. Santa Fe, NM.

(November, 2019). Positive Sexuality. ICSA Regional conference. Theme of the conference: Sexual abuse of children and adults in religious organizations. Santa Fe, NM.

(July, 2018). Shame. ICSA Annual Conference: Theme of Conference: The global challenge of young people born, raised or recruited into extremist groups, abusive religious organizations, or coercive- exploitative relationships. Philadelphia. PA.

July, 2018). Paradoxes and dilemmas: Issues in recovery. ICSA Annual Conference: Theme of Conference: The global challenge of young people born, raised or recruited into extremist groups, abusive religious organizations, or coercive- exploitative relationships. Philadelphia. PA.

(July 2018). Consequences of child sexual abuse on adult sexual functioning. ICSA Annual Conference: Theme of Conference: The global challenge of young people born, raised or recruited into extremist groups, abusive religious organizations, or coercive- exploitative relationships. Philadelphia. PA.

(June, 2017). Stress: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Family workshop at conference. Cultic Dynamics and Radicalization. Bordeaux, France.

(July, 2017). Ambiguous Loss. Family workshop at conference. Cultic Dynamics and Radicalization. Bordeaux, France.

(July, 2017). The therapeutic space. Cultic Dynamics and Radicalization. Bordeaux, France.

(July, 2017). Control, censorship, and resourcefulness in China. Cultic Dynamics and Radicalization. Bordeaux, France.

(April, 2017). Stress: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Family workshop, Sponsored by International Cultic Studies Assn., Hollywood, CA.

(April, 2017). Ambiguous Loss. Family workshop, Sponsored by International Cultic Studies Assn., Hollywood, CA.

(November, 2016, October 2017). Weekend workshop for former members and cult- involved families. Sponsored by International Cultic Studies Assn.

(April, 2016). Treatment of cult survivors and What we can learn from each other (panel discussion). Cults and Sex Trafficking. International Cultic Studies Conference:. University of Southern California.

(April, 2015 - present). The abuse of groups. Presentation to classes at USC; Social Work Practice with families and groups and classes on Group Psychotherapy. L.A., CA.

(July, 2014). Working with families of cult-involved loved ones. A workshop for families. International Cultic Studies Assn., Silver Springs, MD.

(November, 2013). A modern psychodynamic approach to working with 1st generation cult survivors. International Cultic Studies Assn. Santa Fe, NM.

(July, 2012). Why cults are harmful: the neurobiology of interpersonal trauma. International Cultic Studies conference in collaboration with the University of Montreal, the International Center for Comparative Criminology. Montreal, Canada.

(March, 2012). Overview of Mind Control. Conference: The trauma of Psychological Manipulation. (CIFS, QLD). Brisbane, Australia.

(March, 2012). The neurobiology of trauma. Conference: The trauma of Psychological Manipulation. (CIFS, QLD). Brisbane, Australia.

(March, 2012). Mental health issues of 1st generation former cult members. Conference: The trauma of Psychological Manipulation. (CIFS, QLD). Brisbane, Australia.

(March, 2012). Co-leader of support group for ex-members at conference. The trauma of Psychological Manipulation. (CIFS, QLD). Brisbane, Australia.

(May, 2011). Posttraumatic stress disorder and other consequences of cult involvement. FECRIS organization (European Federation of anti-cult organizations, annual meeting). Warsaw, Poland.

(May, 2011). Controversies in therapy cults: recovery issues and challenges. Controversies in cults conference. WSPIA Wydzial Prawa I Administracji (College of Law and Administration). Poznan, Poland.

(March, 2010). Coercive persuasion and Vulnerability Theory. Cult Information and Family Support Group, Queensland, (CIFS QLD). Brisbane, Australia.

(March, 2010). Understanding the Dynamics of Mind Control. Cult Information and Family Support Group, Queensland, (CIFS QLD). Brisbane, Australia.

(March, 2010). Mental health treatment of cult-involved clients. Cult Information and Family Support Group, Queensland, (CIFS QLD). Brisbane, Australia.

(March, 2010). Working with cult-involved families and their loved ones. Cult Information and Family Support Group, Queensland, (CIFS QLD). Brisbane, Australia.

(March, 2010). The Neurobiology of trauma and PTSD. Cult Information and Family Support Group, Queensland, (CIFS Qld). Brisbane, Australia.

(January, 2010). Spiritual abuse in cults, aka “high demand groups.” Spirituality and Social Work conference. Los Angeles, CA.

(2009). Understanding cult-involved clients. Field supervisor seminar, USC School of Social Work.

(2009) Resiliency and Post-Traumatic Growth. ICSA cult conference, Denver, CO.

(2007). Understanding cult dynamics and treating cult-involved clients. Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA.

(2007, 2008). Neurobiology and PTSD. Dr. Helen Land’s doctoral class. USC, Los Angeles, CA.

(2008) Resiliency and post-traumatic growth in post-cult recovery. International Cultic Studies Assn. conference at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.*

(2007) Cults on-and-off Campus. Board of Councilors, USC School of Social Work.

(2007) Sects in the City: Cults on Campus: Protecting your children from cults. Parents’ Weekend, USC.

(2007) Sects in the City: Understanding and treating cult-involved clients. LAUSD.

(2005) Psychotherapy with former cult members. International Congress: Psychological Manipulation, Cults, and other Alternative Movements. Madrid, Spain.*

(2005). The Psychobiology of Trauma and Child Maltreatment. International Congress: Psychological Manipulation, Cults, and other Alternative Movements. Madrid, Spain.

(2005) Born or Raised in a cult (workshop). International Congress: Psychological Manipulation, Cults, and other Alternative Movements. Madrid, Spain.

(2005) Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Cultism. International Congress: Psychological Manipulation, Cults, and other Alternative Movements. Madrid, Spain.*

(2005). Understanding cults and their overlap with The Battered Woman’s Syndrome. Domestic Violence Shelter, Van Nuys, CA.

(2003). Neurobiology and Trauma. Understanding Cults and New Religious Movements: AFF Conference. Orange, CA

(2003). Clinical Assessment and Treatment Issues. Understanding Cults and New Religious Movements – AFF Conference. Orange, CA

(2003). Panel Moderator – Difficulties encountered in doing sociological research on cults. Understanding Cults and New Religious Movements – AFF Conference. Orange, CA

(2001). Understanding and Treating the cult-involved client: Assessment and Treatment. University of Southern California. CEU workshop.

(1999). Understanding and treating cult-involved adolescents. Society for Adolescent Medicine. Conference in Los Angeles, CA

(1999). Cults. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. Palm Desert, CA.

(1998). Children in cults: Psychobiology of trauma. and Legal issues involved in cult- related cases. Conference on Children in Cults. Philadelphia, Pa.

(1998). Understanding the cult-involved client: assessment and treatment. NASW unit G Ventura County.

(1995). Psychotherapy cults: dynamics and recovery. Cult Awareness Network meeting. Glendale, CA.

(1994). The grieving process. Recovery From Cults Workshop. American Family Foundation: San Diego; CA. Group facilitator.

(1994). Social Work and cults: understanding and intervention. Society for Clinical Social Work state conference: Monterey, CA.

(1993). Cult phenomenon: cult affiliation and clinical assessment. Los Angeles County Psychological Association conference: UCLA Faculty Center: Los Angeles, CA. Co- presenter with Nadeine Craig, psychology doctoral student.

(1993). Understanding cult dynamics and treatment of cult-involved clients. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center: Bellflower, CA.

(1993). Parallels between cultic dynamics and the Battered Woman Syndrome and treatment Issues. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center: Bellflower, CA.

(1992). What mental health professionals need to know in working with former cult members. National Cult Awareness Network conference: Los Angeles, CA.

(1991). How physicians can identify cult-involved patients and what to do about it. UCLA In-service training for medical students: UCLA/Westwood, CA.

(1990). Cult dynamics and treatment. UCLA psychology doctoral students: V.A. Hospital, Los Angeles, CA. Co-presenter with Marcia Addis.

(1986). Experiences of cult members. Cult Litigation Seminar: Los Angeles, CA.

Sexuality July, 2019). Presentation to graduate students at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. Preliminary findings of a qualitative study of sexuality of women from Guangzhou, China.

(February, 2017, 2018). Presentation to the Latino Caucus. Human Sexuality in a cultural context. University of Southern California.

(December, 2016). Three presentations for Chinese Sexological Society. Neurobiology and sexuality, Overview of sex therapy, Working with clients with sexual trauma. Conference held at University of Southern California.

(October, 2016). Presentation to the Clinical Caucus. Chemistry of Love. University of Southern California.

(August, 2016). Presentation to visiting Chinese women on Thoughts on the sexual revolution in America. Santa Monica, CA

(July, 2016). Co-coordinator of, and speaker at, workshop: Marital counseling, relationship therapy, and sex therapy in a Social Work perspective. 3 presentations included: Neurobiology of sexuality: Chemistry of love; Overview of sex therapy, Infidelity. Sun-Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.

(June, 2016) Preliminary impressions of a study on a young Chinese cohort re: gender and sexual changes going on in China. Rural Women’s Development Foundation. Guangzhou, China.

(June, 2016) Preliminary impressions of a study on a young Chinese cohort re: gender and sexual changes going on in China with an emphasis on LGBT issues. LGBT Center, Guangzhou, China.

(June, 2016) Neurobiology and sexuality. Presented at Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.

(May, 2016). Three presentations for Sexuality professionals from China. Neurobiology and sexuality, Overview of sex therapy, Working with clients with sexual trauma. Conference held at University of Southern California.

(January, 2016) Sexual functioning in military populations: The other invisible wounds. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

(November/2015). Sexual functioning in military populations. CSWE APM, Denver, CO.

(February/2015). Sex and the Military conference. Use of the toolkit, video vignettes, talking to clients about sexuality. University of Southern California; Center for Innovation and Research, Radisson Hotel, Los Angeles, CA.

Social Work Education (2008) An international collaborative model for Social Work education in China. International Assn. of Schools of Social Work (IASSW). Durban, So. Africa. July. Co- authors: Chi, I; Bola, J; and Yan, S.

(2008) Training mental health social workers in China: a Chinese – American collaboration . CSWE. Philadelphia, PA November. Co-authors: Chi, I; Bola, J; and Yan, S. (Presented by a co-author).

(2008) Social Work Education at the University of Southern California: Technology and Pedagogy. Panel presentation at CSWE. Philadelphia, PA. November. (Presented by a colleague).

(2006). Sexuality: Facilitators and speed bumps on the road to intimacy. Maintaining Excellence conference. Kaua’i, Hawaii.

Trauma (2002). Remembering 9-11: An anniversary remembrance. USC

(2002). All-School Day, USC School of Social Work, Los Angeles, CA

(2001). Understanding the Fallout of 9-11. Faculty Center: USC

(2001). Dealing with September 11th with clients and ourselves. Presentation to USC student body and faculty. October, 2001. (2001). The Psychobiology of Trauma. Ewha Women’s University. Seoul, S. Korea.

(2001). Trauma. ChungAng University. Seoul, S. Korea.

(2001). Treating Trauma. Korean International Social Workers’ Assn. Seoul, S. Korea.

(1994). Earthquakes and post-traumatic stress disorder: theory and practice. Family Service of Santa Monica: Santa Monica, CA.

Other Topics (2012). Discussant for The Journey Forward by Dr. Wendy Smith: American Assn. for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work. Los Angeles, CA.

(2008). Empathy and the therapeutic relationship. Shandong University, Jinan City, Shandong Province. March.

(2007). Balancing work and home: tips for the juggler. Faculty Center, USC.

(2006). Personality Disorders. Kaua’i Crisis Mobile Outreach Team. Kaua’i, HI

(2001). Working out tension areas among personnel. Harbor, UCLA Mental Health Dept. Retreat.

(2000). Neurobiology and Attachment Theory: An Integration. USC Seminar to Field Supervisors

(1995). Treating couples with personality disorders. USC County Medical Center, Social Work Department: Los Angeles, CA.

(1995) Object Relations theory and therapy. In-service training for psychology and social work interns. UCLA Neuro-Psychiatric Institute. Westwood, CA.

(1990, 1991, 1992). Clinical work with narcissistic couples. USC School of Social Work; Dr. Helen Land. Advanced practice classes for M.S.W. students: Los Angeles, CA.

(1995-Present). Psychodynamic psychotherapy from Freud to present. Guest lecturer. Doctoral class. Dr. Helen Land. USC School of Social Work.

(1994 - 2000) Social Work Values. Inter-university consortium (USC, UCLA, CSULB) Center on Child Welfare. In-service training for newly hired child welfare workers.

(1993). Starting and building a private practice. Korean American Social Workers Assn. Los Angeles, CA.

(1992-1993). As consultant to UCLA staff and faculty counseling center clinicians. Understanding and working with couples with personality disorders. Understanding and working with couples with sexual problems. Envy and greed in the couple relationship.

(1989, 1990). Death, Grief, and Bereavement. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center. Los Angeles, CA.

(1986). Kohut and Self Psychology. USC graduate psychology class: Los Angeles, CA.

(1985). Depression in women. Valley Beth Shalom Paraprofessional group. Encino, CA.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Principal Investigator: Sexual concerns of 2nd generation adults (SGAs) born and raised in cultic groups (2017). Co-investigators Ashley Allen and Steve Eichel. IRB approved.

Principal Investigator: Chinese sexuality: (2016). Co-investigator Yuxin Pei. IRB approved. Conducted 25 interviews in China and the US on gender and sexual issues.

Principal Investigator: Chinese sexuality: (2014/5). Study on sexuality on a sample of Chinese women living in the US. Conducted 3 focus groups in Los Angeles, CA. IRB approved.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yuxin Pei’s study on MSW students’ attitudes on sexuality. (2014/5). Individual interviews conducted at USC. IRB approved.

Co-Investigator. Sherri Wilcox, Principal Investigator. Spring 2013- 2015. Sexual dysfunction in the military. Developed a toolkit for professionals which included 3 video vignettes on sexual issues with military personnel. IRB approved.

Alumni Survey, 2007, University of Southern California School of Social Work.

Coping and Marital Satisfaction of Stepparents. Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern California, 1987.

Research assistant on NIMH grant to Dr. Ari Kiev, Cornell Medical Center, New York City, 1972 – 1973. The Drug Epidemic (published in 1975).

EDITORIAL WORK, CONSULTANCIES, FORENSICS Editorial Board: International Journal of Coercion, Abuse, and Manipulation, formerly International Journal of Cultic Studies Advisory Board: International Cultic Studies Assn. Reviewer for other professional journals by request Reviewer and back cover blurb: Sex Positive Social Work: S.J. Dodd, 2020, Columbia University Press. Reviewer: The Family (a book for teens on cults) by Marissa Kennerson, 2013-2014 Sexual Health Counseling. Content editor (2012). Western Schools Publishers. Can we talk? A guide to revealing your sexual self (2009) Roman and Littlefield, (author unknown; blind review) Medical Response to Adult Sexual Assault (2007), GW Medical Publishing, (author unknown; blind review) Consultant: Case Management project, former cult members, International Cultic Studies Assn. 2007 to 2009 Consultant to Cult Information and Family Support Assn., Queensland, Australia Point person in CA for cult-related cases; make referrals to other therapists, connect families with resources. Expert witness in cult cases, CA, Hawaii, Arizona, Texas 2000 – present Expert witness on license violations, Board of Behavioral Sciences, CA, 1996-2000

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Dates American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, 2003-present and Therapists (AASECT) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 2003 -2017 International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) 1990-present International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 2004-2011 International Association of Schools of Social Work 2008 National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 1981-present Society for Clinical Social Work (CA) 1984-2005 Society for Clinical Social Work (HI) 2005-2010 Stepfamily Association of America 1986-1990

AWARDS Fulbright Specialist Scholarship: Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China 2016 # Certificate of Excellence for integration of LGBT issues into the classroom, USC, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Hutto Patterson award for Distinguished Faculty for Teaching Excellence, USC, 2008 Overseas Youth China Foundation: Fellowship to teach in China, 2008 Outstanding Teaching Award: Latter Day Saints, 1999

INTERNATIONAL WORK SUMMARIZED Fulbright Scholarship to Sun Yat-Sen University, May 2016; project #6981 6 weeks in Guangzhou, China providing education/workshops on gender/sexuality Ongoing collaboration with Chinese sexuality scholars and therapists Workshops on sexuality in Guangzhou, China Beijing Normal University lecturer, June 2017 Korean Human Rights committee and lecturer in Korea, 2000 - 2003 USC/PKU collaboration, Mental Health courses, 2007 – 2008 Visiting scholar: Peking University, Beijing, China, 2008 Debriefing session on SYPE for China student after earthquake, 2008. University of Shandong, Jinan Province, 2008 OYCF fellowship award, 2008 IASSW presentation in Durbin, S. Africa on China program, 2008 Presentations on Cult-related issues, Madrid, Spain; 2005, Poland, 2011; Canada, 2012 Meeting with department chair, School of Social Work, Botswana, Africa, 2008 Invited speaker, Australia, 2010 Consultant to CIFS, QLD, Australia, 2010-2014