Irene Tobis, PhD ~ Psychologist

CURRICULUM VITAE

(July 2013)

Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] Office: 8705 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 108, Austin TX 78757, 512-879-1836 x6 Website: anxietyaustin.com (Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin) and irenetobis.com (pesonal)

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

. Cognitive-behavioral treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related issues, including perfectionism, procrastination, underachievement, burnout, , eating disorders, hoarding and chronic disorganization. Adolescent and adult treatment, with focus on exposure and ritual prevention (ERP).

. Skills and tools for professional productivity, including individual and team workflow, allocation and scheduling of resources; time, task, and information management, project management, consulting for business or program startups and turn-arounds.

. Academic research design and implementation.

. Training and supervision for clinical psychotherapy practice.

CREDENTIALS

. Licensed Psychologist – State of Texas (#33818), previously also Illinois and Wisconsin

. Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Psychology, University of Texas

. Graduate – Behavior Therapy Training Institute of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation. Advanced training in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, December 2007 – April 2008, Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD, supervisor.

EDUCATION

1982-1990 University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. 1990 Psychology Educational psychology minor M.A. 1987 Psychology 1978-1979 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ------Art (coursework) 1973-1977 Northwestern University B.A. 1977 History Education minor

EMPLOYMENT

2013-present Director, Brief Intensive Treatment Program for OCD (opening Fall 2013), Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin, Austin TX

Development and coordination of an innovative brief (6-day) outpatient intensive treatment program for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Assessment, education, treatment planning, and psychotherapy for OCD patients. Family education and support. Research program development. Promotion and public outreach. Clinical training, supervision, and consultation.

2011-present Psychologist, specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders. Solo practice, Austin TX

1997-present Ducks-In-A-Row® Efficiency Consultants, Chicago IL, Madison WI, Austin TX Ducks-In-A-Row® Organizing Consultants (former business name, 1997-2002)

Founder and owner/manager of small consulting/coaching firm. In-home behavioral psychological treatment for hoarding and chronic disorganization. Also consulting to academics, entrepreneurs, and managers on skills, strategies, and tools for professional productivity, performance and stress management in fast-paced and high-demand environments. Responsible for full range of business activities, including strategic planning, marketing and media relations, public speaking and seminars, operations, and training and supervision of employees. Full-time for first seven years.

2007-2011 The Austin Center for the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Austin TX

Psychologist. Assessment, patient education and treatment planning. Outpatient psychotherapy, including intensive and in-home treatment. Practice development and management, marketing, media and public outreach. Research program development. Clinical training and supervision.

2003-2004 Senior Research Coordinator, Clinical Addictions Research Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago, Chicago IL

Startup and management of 5-year federally-funded clinical research project on post-college binge drinking. Training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate research assistants; operational management and quality assurance; administration of research protocols, data organization and management, assistance with statistical analysis and presentation of results; overall coordination.

1996-1997 Psychologist, NorthStar Day Treatment Center for Adolescents, Madison WI

Staff psychologist for high-functioning adolescents in partial hospitalization (22 hours per week) program. Individual, group, and family psychotherapy.

1992-2007 Psychologist, East Side Psychology Clinic, Madison WI Psychologist, Baraboo Psychology Clinic, Baraboo WI Psychologist, Affiliated Psychological Resources, Madison WI

Founder and director of two state-certified outpatient psychotherapy clinics (East Side and Baraboo) for adolescents, adults, and families; administration and business management; clinical supervision; outpatient assessment and treatment. Staff psychologist for Affiliated Psychological Resources. Cognitive-behavioral treatments for anxiety disorders and later specialty in hoarding, chronic disorganization, procrastination, perfectionism, and underachievement) which led to founding of separate business (see Ducks-In-A-Row® Organizing Consultants, above).

1990-1991 Psychology Intern, Mendota Mental Health Institute, Madison WI

APA-approved internship. Inpatient assessment and treatment of severely disturbed adolescents and adults; individual, group, family and milieu treatment; focus on anxiety disorders and survivors of trauma and physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Outpatient rotation at Family Service, Inc., assessment and treatment of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

1985-1990 Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison WI

Taught undergraduate courses: Introduction to Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Experimental Psychology (2 semesters).

1983-1990 Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison WI

Design and implementation of research; personality scale development; 10 semesters group and individual hypnotizability assessment. Supervision of undergraduate honor theses (4 years).

1979-1981 Director of Craft Studios, Findhorn, Scotland

Management of full-time, self-supporting, art pottery studio. Training and supervision of 5 full- time apprentices; product development and production; accounting, buying, marketing. Also general management of two other (candle-making and weaving) studios.

1977-1978 Newswriter, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI

Research and writing for university public relations department. Wrote specifications for computer-assisted distribution system.

1976-1977 Writing Tutor, The Writing Place, Northwestern University, Evanston IL

Tutored undergraduates in composition and term-paper writing. (Part-time) AWARDS

Letter of commendation from St. Mary’s Hospital Psychiatric Review Committee (1992) for psychological management of suicidal, self-mutilating adolescent patient.

Best Graduate Student Paper, American Psychological Association Convention (1986) awarded by Division 30 (Psychological Hypnosis).

PUBLICATIONS

Book from consulting work in professional productivity:

Managing Multiple Projects - Irene Tobis, PhD and Michael Tobis, PhD (2002). McGraw-Hill, New York, NY (Marketed internationally, translated into 9 languages).

Performance improvement guide for popular press, part of Briefcase Books series aimed at new managers of small workgroups. Extends time management tactics from the individual to the small group he or she manages. Planning, tracking, and control for multiple (3-20) small projects and various competing responsibilities. Overcoming mental overload, monitoring versus interrupting, change management, systematic movement toward more reliable and sustainable productivity.

Publications from graduate studies (Note previous name: Irene Potocki Hoyt, below as Hoyt, IP):

Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Tobis, IP; Kihlstrom JF. (2010). Allocation of attentional resources in posthypnotic suggestion. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. 58(4): 367-82.

Hoyt, IP; Kihlstrom, JF; Nadon, R. (1992). Hypnotic, prolucid, lucid, and night dreaming: Individual differences. Journal of Mental Imagery. 16(1-2): 147-153.

Otto-Salaj, LL; Nadon; Hoyt, IP; Register, Patricia A; et al. (1992). Laterality of hypnotic response. International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis. 40(1): 12-20.

Nadon, R; Hoyt, IP; Register, PA; Kihlstrom, JF. (1991). Absorption and hypnotizability: Context effects reexamined. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology. 60(1): 144-153.

Hoyt, IP; Nadon, R; Register, PA; Chorny, J; et al. (1989). Daydreaming, absorption and hypnotizability. International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis. 37(4): 332-342.

Kihlstrom, JF; Register, PA; Hoyt, IP; Albright, JS; et al. (1989). Dispositional correlates of hypnosis: A phenomenological approach. International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis. 37(3): 249-263. Book Chapters:

Kihlstrom, JF; Mulvaney, S; Tobias, BA; Tobis, IP. (2000). The emotional unconscious. In: E. Eich, J. Kihlstrom, et al. (Eds). Cognition and emotion. Oxford University Press, New York, NY, pp. 30-86.

Kihlstrom, JF; Hoyt, IP. (1995). Repression, dissociation, and hypnosis. In: J.L. Singer (Ed). Repression and dissociation: Implications for personality theory, psychopathology, and health. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation series on mental health and development. University of Chicago Press, Chicago IL, pp. 181-208.

Kihlstrom, JF; Tataryn, DJ; Hoyt, IP. (1993). Dissociative disorders. In: P.B. Sutker, H.E. Adams, (Eds). Comprehensive handbook of psychopathology (2nd ed.). Plenum Press, New York, NY, pp. 203-234.

Kihlstrom, JF; Hoyt, IP. (1988). Hypnosis and the psychology of delusions. In: T.F. Oltmanns, B.A. Maher, (Eds). Delusional beliefs. Wiley series on personality processes. Wiley, New York, NY, pp. 66-109.

Dissertation:

Hoyt, IP. (1991). Posthypnotic suggestion versus ordinary instruction: Compliance and attention. Dissertation Abstracts International. Vol 51(9-B), Mar 1991, 4632, US: Univ Microfilms Intl.

PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

Invited speaker for annual conferences of the International OCD Foundation 2004-2012, including leading support group sessions for family members of people diagnosed with Hoarding Disorder.

Hoyt, I.P., Nadon, R., & Kihlstrom, J.F. (1989). Daydreaming and hypnotizability. Poster presented at the Sleep and Cognition Conference, Tucson AZ.

Chorny, J.C., Hoyt, I.P., & Kihlstrom, J.F. (1988). Selective recall of hypnotic experiences. Paper presented at 39th Annual Workshops and Scientific Meeting of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Asheville NC.

Hoyt, I.P., & Kihlstrom, J.F. (1988). Posthypnotic suggestion and waking instruction: Allocation of attention resource. Paper presented at the 96th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Atlanta GA.

Kihlstrom, J.F., Nadon, R., Hoyt, I.P., & Register, P.A. (1987). Absorption and hypnotizability: A second look at context effects. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Workshops and Scientific Meeting of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Los Angeles CA. Nadon, R., Hoyt, I.P., & Kihlstrom, J.F. (1987). Reports of night dreams and hypnotizability. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Workshops and Scientific Meeting of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Los Angeles CA.

Hoyt, I.P., & Kihlstrom, J.F. (1987). Posthypnotic suggestion and waking instruction: Allocation of attention resource in simultaneous tasks. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Workshops and Scientific Meeting of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Los Angeles CA.

Kihlstrom, J.F., Nadon, R., Hoyt, I.P., & Register, P.A. (1987). Absorption and hypnotizability. Paper presented at the 95th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New York, NY.

Hoyt, I.P., & Kihlstrom, J.F. (1986). Posthypnotic suggestion and waking instruction. Paper presented at the 94th Annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington DC.

Kihlstrom, J.F., & Hoyt, I.P. (1985). Hypnosis and the psychology of delusions. Paper presented at the Indiana Conference for Research on Clinical Problems, Bloomington, IN.

INVITED LECTURES AND TRAINING SEMINARS (selected)

“: Clinical and Community Responses”. (2008-2010). Full-day continuing education training workshops on hoarding for child and adult protective services workers in the State of Texas. Contacted 4-6 trainings per year, by Protective Services Training Institute (PSTI), locations across Texas.

“Report on Task Force Approaches for Addressing Severe Compulsive Hoarding”. (July 2003). Panel discussion with representatives from four community task forces. Attended by clients with compulsive hoarding as well as by treating professionals and researchers. Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation, Nashville TN.

“Too Much Stuff!: Dysfunctions of Acquiring, Managing, and Discarding Material Possessions”. (June 2003). Training seminar for practicing licensed psychologists. Wisconsin Psychological Association, Oshkosh WI.

“Working With Clients”. (June 2003). Training workshop for professional organizers. National Association of Professional Organizers, Wisconsin Chapter, Brookfield WI.

Numerous presentations as professional speaker on productivity (1997-2005, approx. 2-3 events per month), including:

• National conventions (e.g., CUNA Mutual Insurance Group) • State agencies (e.g., Wisconsin Dept. of Health and Family Services) • Local agencies (e.g., Madison Metropolitan School District) • Professional associations and private businesses PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

2010-present Founder and President of OCD TEXAS -- See website: ocdtexas.org Statewide nonprofit 501©(3) support and advocacy organization for people with Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders, bringing together OCD sufferers, their families and friends, researchers and treating professionals across Texas, in order to:

• educate the public and professionals about OCD and related disorders in order to raise awareness and improve the quality of treatment provided;

• improve access to resources for sufferers and their families so that individuals afflicted with OCD and related disorders can better identify, seek, and gain access to appropriate support and affordable treatment;

• support research toward better understanding of and more effective treatments for OCD and related disorders;

• advocate for the OCD community.

All-volunteer local affiliate of International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF). Quarterly conferences in Dallas Fort Worth (February), Houston (May), and Austin (October), as well an annual "Roundup" meeting at the annual conference of the International OCD Foundation (July), plus a week-long schedule of events during “OCD Awareness Week” in Austin. Strategic planning in coordination with international leadership; board leadership; coordination and oversight of initiatives; fundraising and donor relationship development; communications with stakeholders and the public; website design and maintenance (webmaster), including writing and photography; data systems design; financial and activity reporting; recruitment and training of volunteers for permanent positions and project work.

2000-2003 Dane County (Madison) Hoarding Task Force and Multidisciplinary Team Special project to coordinate efforts of public health, building inspection, mental health, social service and other agencies and groups to address the growing problem of compulsive hoarding in the community, especially among the elderly. 2000-2001 National Study Group for Chronic Disorganization Founding member of Advisory Council. Establish goals and structure to provide education for professional organizers interested in working with clients with hoarding or other behavioral issues.

1994-1997 Society for Clinical and Consulting Psychology (Wisconsin) Explored alternatives to traditional private practices through networks such as consortia and “clinics without walls”. Initial development of enabling technologies.

1994-1996 Schenck-Atwood Neighborhood Revitalization Association (Madison, WI) Organized businesses and residents to monitor and control graffiti plaguing businesses in the area, including coordination with city efforts.

1994-1995 Network of Independent Providers in Psychology (Madison, WI) Founding member of group interested in retaining advantages of small private practices (control of quality) while gaining advantages of larger practices (cost control, marketing).

1991-1993 “How Can I Help?” service group (First Unitarian Society, Madison, WI) Support and service group for Madison area helping professionals and lay helpers. Studied and discussed motivations for helping, components of helpfulness, burnout and related issues.

1984-1994 Lucid Dreaming Breakfast Club (Madison, WI) Founded small student organization for study and promotion of dream therapy techniques for self- help and personal growth. Interpretation (Gestalt, phenomenological), dream control, lucid dreaming. (Weekly 2-hour sessions.) Presented 3 workshops, 30 hours each.

1984-1987 Clinical Brown Bag Lecture Series (6 semesters) Founded and organized weekly lecture series to promote intradepartmental exchange of research ideas and interests; scheduling of speakers, advertising.

1982-1988 Introductory Psychology Student Survey Research (12 semesters) Organization and implementation of Psychology Department questionnaire screening, for research purposes, of 1500-2000 students per semester enrolled in introductory psychology courses.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2010-present OCD TEXAS, affiliate of International OCD Foundation - President 2001-present International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation 2007-present Capital Area Psychological Association (Austin, Texas) 1999-2003 Madison Area Business Consultants (Madison, Wisconsin) 1997-2006 National Study Group for Chronic Disorganization 1994-2006 Wisconsin Psychological Association 1986-2006 American Psychological Association 1997-2003 National Association of Professional Organizers 1997-2003 Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (Madison, Wisconsin)

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Photography, digital arts, website design; gardening, nature and culture tourism; walking, bicycling, swimming; arts and crafts; cooking; music; books, mostly non-fiction, on history, philosophy, psychology, contemporary culture; movies; conversation. (See also personal website: irenetobis.com.) Sustainability and individual engagement in public discourse – recently joined management and editorial staff of an online conversation site focused on sustainable technologies and cultures. (See of Planet3.0.)