Steven G. Simms, Ph.D. 42 East Front Street Media, PA STEVEN G. SIMMS CURRICULUM VITAE

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1 , Ph.D. 42 East Front Street Media, PA STEVEN G. SIMMS CURRICULUM VITAE Date of Birth: July 11, 1954 Education: B.S. Georgia State University (Psychology) 1977 M.Ed. Georgia State University (School Psychometry) 1981 Ph.D. University of Georgia (School Psychology) 1994 Present Positions: Private practice in clinical psychology Senior Faculty, Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Chestnut Hill College Areas of Specialization: 1. Assessment, consultation, psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples and families 2. Pediatric health conditions and the family 3. Teaching and training in child clinical psychology, pediatric psychology, and family therapy 4. Applied research Past Positions: 1. Psychologist: Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics: School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 34 th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (September, 1994 September, 2003) 2. Faculty, Psychology Training Program, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center, 34 th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (September, 1993 to August, 1998). 3. Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown

2 Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (September, 1992 to current). Page two 4. Post Doctoral Fellow in Psychology, Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, One Children's Center, 34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (July, 1993 to September, 1994). 5. Family Therapist, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center, Two Children's Center, 34th Street Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (September, 1990 to June, 1993). 6. Predoctoral Psychology Intern, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center, Two Children's Center, 34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (September, 1989 to August, 1990). 7. Clinical Coordinator, Ridgeview ACTION Program, 4885 Argo Road, Smyrna, Georgia (March 1988 to August, 1989). 8. Family Therapy Intern, McPhaul Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, McPhaul Child and Family Development Center, Department of Child and Family Development, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (June, 1988 to June, 1989). 9. School Psychometrist, Ridgeview ACTION Program, 4885 Argo Road, Smyrna, Georgia, (April, 1981 to February, 1988). 10. School Psychometry Intern, Fulton County School System, Atlanta, Georgia (January, 1980 to June 1980). 11. Staff Coordinator, Ridgeview Institute, 3995 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Georgia March, 1978 to March, 1981). 12. Mental Health Assistant, Ridgeview Institute, 3995 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Georgia (March, 1977 to February, 1978). Professional Licensure and Certification: Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist (PS L) Previous Editorial Positions: Journal of Pediatric Psychology: Ad hoc reviewer Journal of Family Psychology: Ad hoc reviewer

3 Medical and Pediatric Oncology: Ad hoc reviewer Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: Editorial board Cancer: Ad hoc reviewer Cancer Investigation: Ad hoc reviewer Page three Pediatric Blood and Cancer: Ad hoc reviewer Publications and Research: Simms, S. G. (1994). Assessing high-risk youth in an early stage of drug use: Linking child behavior and family functioning (Doctoral dissertation, University of Georgia, 1994), Dissertation Abstracts International, Simms, S. G. (1995). A protocol for seriously ill children with severe psychosocial symptoms: Avoiding potential disasters. Family Systems Medicine, 13, Micucci, J. & Simms, S. (1995). Mamma, I'm losing my mind [Family Therapy Training Videotape]. (No longer available from Philadelphia Child Guidance Center, Video Department, 34th St. & Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104) Simms, S. (1995) Family based oncology care: A necessary clinical and research partnership. Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 12, Kazak, A. E. & Simms, S. (1996). Children with life threatening illnesses: Psychological difficulties and interpersonal relationships. In F. Kaslow (Ed.). Handbook of Relational Diagnosis. New York: Wiley, Simms, S. (1997). Understanding the psychosocial late effects of childhood cancer treatment. Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 14(3), Simms, S. & Warner, N. (1998). A framework for understanding and responding to the psychosocial needs of children with Langerhans cell histiocytosis and their families. In M. Egeler & G. D Angio (Eds.). Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America: Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Philadelphia: Saunders, Simms, S., Kazak, A. E., Gannon, T. & Bunin, N. (1998) Assessing neuropsychological outcome in pediatric oncology bone marrow transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplantation, 22 (2), Simms, S. & Kazak, A. E. (1998). Family systems interventions in pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders. In C. E. Coffey & R. A. Brumback (Eds.) Textbook of Pediatric

4 Neuropsychiatry. Washington, D. C.: American Psychiatric Press, Kazak, A.E., Simms, S, Barakat, L., Hobie, W., Foley, B., Golomb, V., Best, M. (1999). Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program (SCCIP): A cognitive-behavioral and family therapy intervention for adolescent survivors of childhood cancer and their families. Family Process, 38(2), Page four Belasco, J.B., Goldwein, J.W., Simms, S., Griffin, G., D Angio, G., & Lange, B. (2000). Hypofactioned moderate dose radiation, intrathecal chemotherapy, and repetitive reinduction/reconsolidation systemic therapy for central nervous system relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. Medical Pediatric Oncology, 34(2), Mc Bride, J. & Simms, S. (2001). Death in the family: Adapting a family systems framework to the grief process. American Journal of Family Therapy, 29, Kazak, A.E., Simms, S., & Rourke, M. (2001). Family systems practice in pediatric psychology. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 27(2), Kazak, A.E., Prusak, A.B., McSherry, M., Simms, S., Beele, D., Rourke, M., Alderfer, M., Lange, B. (2001) The psychosocial assessment tool (PAT): Pilot data on a brief screening instrument for identifying high risk families in pediatric oncology. Families, Systems & Health, 19(3), Blackall, G., & Simms, S. (2002). Principles for seeking and using professional consultation to resolve therapeutic impasses in medical settings. Families, Systems, and Heath, 20(3), Simms, S., Kazak, A.E., Golomb, V., Goldwein, J., Bunin, N. (2002). Cognitive, behavioral, and social outcome in survivors of childhood stem cell transplant. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 27(2), Logan, D.E. and Simms, S. (2002) Using relational themes to design interventions for crisis and conflicts in pediatric medical settings, Families, Systems & Health, 20(1), Kazak, A. E., Alderfer, M., Rourke, M. T., Simms, S., Streisand, R., and Grosman, J. (2004). Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in families in adolescent childhood cancer survivors. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 29(3), Kazak, A. E., Simms, S, Alderfer, M.A., Rourke, M. T., Crump, T., McClure, K., Jones, P, Rodriguez, A., Boeving, A., Hwang, W.T., & Reilly, A. (2005). Feasibility and preliminary outcomes from a pilot study of a brief psychological intervention for families of children newly diagnosed with cancer. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 30(8),

5 Simms, S., Kuh, E., D and Angio, G. (2005). Psychosocial Aspects of the Histiocytic Disorders: Staying on Course Under Challenging Clinical Circumstances. In S. Weitzman & R. M. Egeler (Eds.) Histiocytic Disorders of Children and Adults Basic Science, Clinical Features, and Therapy. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Page five Blackall, G., Green, M., J., and Simms, S. (2005). Application of Systems Principles to Resolve Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine. The Journal of Clinical Ethics. Kazak, A. E., McClure, K. S., Alderfer, M. A., Hwang, W., Crump, T. A., Le., L. T., Deatrick, J., Simms, S., & Roueke, M. (2005). Cancer-related parental beliefs: The family illness beliefs inventory (FIBI). Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 29(7), Professional Presentations: Micucci, J., Simms, S. & Robbins, C. (1992, February). Reducing isolation in psychotic systems. Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center and Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Micucci, J., Simms, S. & Robbins, C. (1992, March). Reducing isolation in psychotic systems: Part II. Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center and Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Micucci, J. & Simms, S. (1993, June). Reducing isolation with a severely symptomatic adolescent. Continuing Education Workshop, Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Micucci, J. & Simms, S. (1994, August). Family therapy with severely symptomatic adolescents. Continuing Education Workshop, 102nd Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Los Angles, California. Simms, S. (1995, January). Assessing neuropsychological outcome in pediatric bone marrow transplantation. Abstract presentation, The Evolving Role of Radiation in Pediatric Oncology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simms, S., Kazak, A.E., Gannon, T., & Bunin, N. (1995, February). Assessing neuropsychological outcome in pediatric bone marrow transplantation. Poster presentation, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Third Annual Scientific Symposium and Retreat, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Micucci, J. & Simms, S. (1995, August). Family therapy with severely symptomatic

6 adolescents. Continuing Education Workshop, 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York, New York. Simms, S. G. (1995, August). Psychological testing in the context of families coping with pediatric cancer. Symposium: Family-oriented psychological services and research in pediatric oncology settings, 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York, New York. Page six Simms, S. (1996, February). Pediatric Oncology Patients with Severe Psychosocial Symptoms: A Protocol for Avoiding Disasters. Poster presentation, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Fourth Annual Scientific Symposium and Retreat, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simms, S. (1996, March). Pediatric Oncology Patients with Severe Psychosocial Symptoms: A Protocol for Avoiding Disasters. Poster presentation, Center for Advancing Care in Serious Illness, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Second Annual Scientific Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simms, S. Warner, N., Womer, R., D'Angoio, G. ( 1996, August). Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH): A study of the effects on learning outcomes and psychosocial adjustment. Annual Meeting of the Histiocyte Society, Vienna, Austria. Simms, S., Leff S., & Robins, M. (1997, June). Integrating Psychological Evaluations with Family Therapy. Continuing education workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Harrisburg, PA. Simms, S. & Golomb, V. (1997, August). Including Parents in Psychological Testing: Confound or Facilitator. Division 15/16 workshop presented at the 105th annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, Illinois. Brendler, J. & Simms, S. (1998, November). Madness, Chaos, and Violence: A Process for Change. Workshop presented at the 14th annual meeting of the International Society for Trauma Studies, Washington, D.C. Simms, S., Kazak, A.E., Golomb, V.A., Bunin, N. (1999, March). Cognitive and Psychological Outcome in 2 Year Survivors of Childhood Bone MarrowTransplantation. Abstract and poster presentation, The Eunice and Irving Leopold Annual Scientific Symposium and Retreat, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kazak, A., Simms, S., Barakat, L., Hobbie, W., Golomb, V., Best. M. (1999, March). Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program (SCCIP): A Cognitive Behavioral and

7 Family Therapy Intervention for Adolescent Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Their Families. Abstract and poster presentation, The Eunice and Irving Leopold Annual Scientific Symposium and Retreat, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simms, S. and Tracy, E. (2002, October). Difficult Family Protocol. Annaul meeting of the Association of pediatric Oncology Nurses, Salt Lake City, Utah. Page seven Simms, S. (2003, August). Helping Pediatric Resident Talk with Families about Death and Dying. Symposium: Training Resident to Think Systemically- Stories from Psychiatry, pediatrics and Oncology. 111 th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada. Community Teaching: Simms, S. (1994, November). Answering the difficult questions: Talking with children about cancer. The Wellness Community, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kazak, A. E., Barakat, L., & Simms, S. (1995, January). Post Traumatic Distress and Young Adult Cancer Survivors, American Cancer Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simms, S. (1995, January). Answering the hard questions: Conversations with children about cancer. Living with Cancer Series, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kazak, A. E., Barakat, L., & Simms, S. (1995, November). Research: Post-traumatic stress in childhood cancer survivors. Living with Childhood Cancer, 9th Annual Conference for Parents, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simms, S. (1995, November). Loss and grief: A framework for working with foster children. Children's Service, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simms, S. (1996, November). Loss and grief: A framework for working with foster children. Children's Service, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simms, S. (1999, May). Helping children in foster care with dislocation, loss, and grief. Children's Service, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Simms, S (April, 2001). A Framework for Understanding and Channeling Anger and

8 Respect in Families Lecture and Luncheon, The Women s Committee of The Children s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania References: (Professional) C. Wayne Jones, Ph.D. 29 Bala Avenue Suite 103 Bala Cynwd, PA Page eight Scott Browning, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Chestnut Hill College 9601 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Anne E. Kazak, Ph.D. Director of Psychology Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania References: (Personal) John Brendler, M.S.W. Building Bridges 36 East Front Street Media, Pennsylvania