DOMINIC OVIDE VACHON, MDiv, PhD Ruth M. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine 219 Jordan Hall of Science | Notre Dame, IN 46556 Phone: (574) 631-9536 | Email: [email protected] | Website: compassionatecare.nd.edu EDUCATION PhD Counseling Psychology 1993 Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Doctoral Dissertation: The Influence of affect intensity, dispositional empathy, and emotional separation on the relationship between perceived stress and burnout in a nursing population. Minors in Personality Assessment and Psychotherapy Research Methodology Master of Divinity, summa cum laude 1985 BA in Psychology and Philosophy, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa 1980 University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Psychology 1993 (H.S.P.P.), State of Indiana FACULTY APPOINTMENTS Director, Ruth M. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine Professor of the Practice, Department of Preprofessional Studies University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 2011 to present Volunteer Clinical Faculty Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend, South Bend, IN 2016 to present Director of Behavioral Medicine and Caring Science Training St. Joseph Family Medicine Residency Program, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, IN 2000 to 2010 Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend, South Bend, IN Department of Family Medicine, clinical rotations for medical students 2000 to 2010 WORK EXPERIENCE Director, Ruth M. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine Professor of the Practice, Department of Pre-professional Studies University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 2011 to present Responsible for management, programs, research, student outreach and scholarly engagement. Endowed teaching professorship responsible for teaching undergraduates; research of physician- patient relationships; training in professionalism, self-care, and physician communication skills in medical residency programs, and continuing education for practicing physicians and allied health 1 professions; collaborating with local and national organizations advancing the science of compassionate care in healthcare and effective communication skills. Course titles: • Medical Counseling Skills and Patient-Centered Medicine • Science of Compassionate Care in the Medical Professions • Introduction to Personalism in Medicine: The Pathos Project • Spiritualities of Caring in the Helping Professions • Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care Director, Behavioral Medicine and Caring Science Training Family Medicine Residency Program, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend IN 2005 to 2010 Directed the Longitudinal Psychiatric/Behavioral Medicine training for Family Medicine, Podiatric, and PharmD medical residents. Provided inpatient/outpatient counseling, Neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback), and in-service training for all clinical staff. Responsible for inpatient hospital consults and medical resident support groups. Behavioral Science Coordinator Family Medicine Residency Program, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend IN 2000 to 2005 Trained physicians residents in assessment and treatment of mental disorders, psychological consultation of patients, patient-physician relational skills, and physician stress management. Directed inpatient/outpatient counseling and assessment and psychological evaluations. Oversaw training in psychiatric rotation. Licensed Psychologist Private Clinical Practice, Dominic O. Vachon PhD, HSPP, South Bend, IN 2011 to present Provide neurofeedback, psychotherapy, consults, and evaluations for children and adults. Staff Psychologist University Counseling Center, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 1993 to 2000 Provided individual, group, and couples therapy for undergraduate and graduate students, intakes, psychological testing and evaluations, outreach workshops and consultation, emergency coverage, supervision of psychology interns, research. Adjunct Assistant Professor Theology Department, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 2000 to 2011 Taught pastoral counseling skills for Master of Divinity students. Concurrent Assistant Professor Psychology Department, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 1993 to 2006 2 Taught graduate courses in counseling skills and psychopathology; supervised doctoral trainees; faculty member on master’s thesis and doctoral student dissertation committees. Director Institute for the Support and Study of the Caring Professions, South Bend/Mishawaka, IN 1992 to 2000 Private consulting providing organizational and individual consultation, workshops, mini-courses, and retreats. Provided psychological evaluations for seminary applicants for the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, Congregation of Holy Cross, and other religious communities. Staff Counselor Harold Bush, PhD, Limited, Chicago, IL 1990 to 1991 Individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults; administered and interpreted psychological tests for children and adolescents at Hartgrove Hospital, and facilitated social skills enhancement groups for fourth through eighth graders in Chicago area schools. Staff Assistant Holy Cross Health System Corporate Office, South Bend, IN 1985 to 1987 Assisted work with executive teams and trustees aligning mission and corporate culture for Holy Cross Hospital System national hospitals and long-term care facilities. Implemented programs in organizational ethics and decision making. Assessed newly acquired healthcare facilities in employee transitions and organizational ethics. PSYCHOLOGY TRAINING Postdoctoral Fellow in the Science and Practice of Psychology University of Notre Dame Counseling Center, Notre Dame, IN 1992 to 1993 Individual and couples therapy for students; intakes; psychological testing and evaluations, outreach workshops and consultations, and emergency coverage. Taught graduate courses in pre-practicum counseling and psychopathology for the Psychology Department. Conducted research with Dr. Thomas Merluzzi, PhD. Predoctoral Internship University of Notre Dame Counseling Center and Oaklawn Psychiatric Hospital, Goshen, IN 1991 to 1992 A.P.A. joint site internship. Notre Dame responsibilities included: individual and couples therapy for students, co-facilitation of the eating disorders group therapy, intakes, psychological testing, outreach workshops for students. Oaklawn Hospital responsibilities included: administration and interpretation of psychological test batteries; facilitation of men's inpatient group therapy; in- services for hospital staff on work stress and burnout; and psychological consultation. Psychology Trainee Lakeside Veterans Administration Medical Center, Chicago, IL 3 1989 to 1990 1,000 hour practicum: 12 months outpatient individual and marital therapy; 6 months group therapy for chronic pain and day treatment patients; and 6 months as primary therapist with the inpatient psychiatric unit. Administered and interpreted psychological test batteries. Student Intern Lifeline, Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL Fall 1988 250 hour practicum: primary therapist for cocaine-addicted patients in a 28-day inpatient facility. Individual therapy, group therapy, video therapy, and marital and family therapy. Counselor Intern Loyola Center for School Employee Counseling, Wilmette, IL Spring/Summer 1988 Provided counseling in the following areas: codependency, marital, and stress. Pastoral Care Intern St. Mary’s College Campus Ministry, Notre Dame, IN 1984 to 1985 Developed, organized and facilitated grief support groups. Staff Intern Fatima Retreat Center, Notre Dame, IN 1983 to 1984 Responsibilities included individual counseling, presentations and retreat programs. Counselor and Tutoring Intern St. Joseph County Jail, South Bend, IN 1982 to 1983 Tutoring and counseling for inmates in support of substance abuse programs, halfway houses, and parole. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Professor of the Practice, Department of Preprofessional Studies University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 2011 to present Volunteer Faculty Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend, South Bend, IN Fall semesters 2000 to 2010 Taught rotating third and fourth year medical students. Adjunct Assistant Professor Theology Department, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 2000 to 2011 4 Taught pastoral counseling skills for Master of Divinity students. Concurrent Assistant Professor Psychology Department, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 1993 to 2006 Taught graduate courses in counseling skills and psychopathology; supervised doctoral trainees; faculty member on master’s thesis and doctoral student dissertation committees. Instructor Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1990 to 1991 Taught counseling skills to graduate level students. Visiting Professor Concordia University, River Forest, IL Summer 1989 Taught Social Psychology course. Instructor Indian River Community College, Fort Pierce, FL Summer 1983 Taught Introduction to Sociology course. Teacher Center For Social Concerns, Notre Dame, IN Fall 1984 Facilitated discussions and journal analysis on students' experiences in Summer Service Projects. Teacher Indian River Correctional Institute, Vero Beach, FL Summer 1983 Taught human relations and values clarification for incarcerated juvenile offenders. PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS A Dialogue on Compassion: The Lived Experience With Jean Watson, Distinguished Professor of Nursing and Dean Emerita at the University of Colorado Denver;