EDUCATION. Counseling Psychology Temple University, Philadelphia, PA August 1998 Future Faculty Fellow

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1 CHANDA C. CORBETT, PHD 3545 Ellicott Mills Drive, Suite 101 Ellicott City, MD (office) (cellular) EDUCATION Ph.D. Counseling Psychology Temple University, Philadelphia, PA August 1998 Future Faculty Fellow Dissertation: Religious Coping Styles, Perceived Stress, Depression, and Professional Psychological Help-Seeking Attitudes among African American Women M.Ed. Human Services Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA May 1994 Diversity Scholar Holmes Scholar B. A. Psychology, Cum Laude Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA May 1992 Honor s Program PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Online Course Design Workshop 2010 American Red Cross Foundations of Disaster Mental Health 2010 Basic Mediation Training 2009 State of Maryland Licensed Psychologist 2008-Present Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Wellesley Institute New Hampshire Disaster Behavioral Response Team Training 2004 State of New Hampshire Licensed Psychologist active APA Accredited Internship- University of Memphis CLINICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE Owner & Founder 2012-Present Restoration Empowering Services, Ellicott City, MD Provide brief and open-ended individual, couples, and family, and group culturally sensitive therapy, and consultation services to organizations. C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 1

2 Clinical Psychologist 2010-Present MedOptions, Towson, MD Provide psychological services to residents and staff at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Provide evaluations, neuro-cognitive rehab therapy, and behavioral management; deliver individual therapy; provide family counseling; complete mental capacity evaluations; and provide behavioral intervention training to staff. Independent Contractor, Psychotherapy in Baltimore Towson, MD Provided brief and open-ended individual, couples, and family therapy. Assistant Director of Preventive Programs, Counseling Center Loyola College, Baltimore, MD Coordinated prevention initiatives to increase mental health awareness and campus public mental health campaign on suicide awareness. Delivered brief and long-term individual psychotherapy and group counseling to students; provided 24-hour crisis intervention; and developed outreach programs for students. Consulted with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents and facilitated training for resident assistant and orientation staff, student retreats and certification for the peer education program. Supervised the Counseling Center peer education program and doctoral student trainees. Selected Accomplishments: CARE Peer Education Program Developed learning outcomes and training manual. Feedback on the outcomes and manual has been positive and proven to effectively equip students with an awareness of mental health issues to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues and increase helping seeking attitudes. Owner & Founder Restoration Empowering Services, PLLC, Durham, NH Provided brief and open-ended individual, couples, and family therapy, and conflict resolution and social justice education training. Senior Staff Psychologist, Counseling Center University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Consulted with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents. Provided brief and long-term individual and group counseling to students and crisis intervention. Facilitated outreach programs and orientations for international and ethnic student populations. Supervised and trained pre-doctoral as a part of the American Psychological Association Pre-Doctoral Internship program and post-doctoral trainees. Selected Accomplishments: Co-Chair, President s Commission on the Status of People of Color Nominated to advance diversity initiatives at UNH. C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 2

3 Coordinated employee retention initiatives for ethnically diverse faculty and staff, and consulted with the UNH President on issues of diversity. Member, Diversity Council Appointed by the Chief Diversity Officer to provide leadership on issues of policy, retention, and recruitment by reviewing policies and making recommendations to improve the campus experience and the diversity curriculum. Facilitator, Study Circle Co-facilitated themed dialogues, The Compelling Interest of Diversity and The Promise of Conflict, using the Study Circle format with faculty, staff, administrators, and Durham, NH community members. The Compelling Interest of Diversity Study Circle made recommendations to the administration that resulted in the development of the Diversity Initiatives Office and the first Diversity Officer position. Member, Undergraduate Experience Task Force Appointed by the Provost to re-evaluate the first year college student experience. Provided leadership and recommendations that contributed to the development of the first year college interdisciplinary learning experience known as the Discovery Program. Chair, UNH Diversity Team Provided leadership to support and enhance UNH efforts to recruit and retain a multi-cultural, diverse community of students, faculty and staff in order to have a positive effect at UNH through education, programming, and constructive engagement. Co-Founder and Coordinator, Diversity Team Colleagues Luncheon Coordinated luncheons to strengthen relationships and aid in the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff at UNH. Leadership was recognized with the 2007 UNH Social Justice Diversity Award for Service. Assistant Coordinator, Violence Prevention Program Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Developed and facilitated adolescent violence prevention, educational, and cultural programs; administered assessments; consulted with parents and secondary education administrators; performed grant writing tasks; and supervised bachelor level mentors. C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 3

4 Resident Director and Religious Activities Coordinator Fall 1998 Institute for Shipboard Education Semester At Sea Program Facilitated team building activities; fulfilled logistical international and port operation assignments; developed spiritual interest assessments used to organize educational, faith-based, and spiritual activities; and delivered supportive and crisis counseling for participations of the nine country study abroad experience. Doctoral Psychology Intern Center for Counseling and Career Advising, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN Provided short-term and long-term psychotherapy, and group and career counseling; consulted with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents; provided 24-hour crisis intervention; provided academic advising; conducted learning style and disability evaluations and facilitated accommodations; and supervised doctoral level trainees. Selected Accomplishments: Substance Abuse Group Facilitator Spring 1998 Coordinated and facilitated the mandatory structured substance abuse psycheducation and counseling group for students who violated university drug and alcohol policy. TEACHING Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 2009-Present Adjunct Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, Teach Developmental Psychology, General Psychology and Theories of Personality undergraduate courses. Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD Adjunct Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, 2009 Taught the Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy graduate course. University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Adjunct Assistant Professor, Family Studies Department 2006 Co-taught the Race, Culture, Gender, Class, and Families undergraduate and graduate course. Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Adjunct Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology Department 1999 Taught Interviewing Techniques graduate courses. Teaching Assistant, Counseling Psychology Department Taught Theories of Counseling, Counseling Laboratory, and Multicultural Counseling courses. C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 4

5 RESEARCH Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Principal Investigator, Department of Counseling Psychology Examined the relationships among religious coping, perceived stress, depression, and professional help-seeking attitudes among African American Women in Northeastern and Southern settings. Research Data Coder, Center for Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse 1996 Worked on the Multicultural segment of multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) Model. Research Assistant, Department of Counseling Psychology Worked on the research team with Dr. Madonna Constantine and Dr. Nicholas Ladany investigating supervision and multicultural issues. Temple University and College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Research Assistant, Department of Counseling Psychology Worked on the research team with Dr. Kathy Miller investigating the body image cultural differences among African American, Asian American, Caucasian American, and Hispanic American college students. Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA Research Assistant, Department of Counseling Psychology Worked on research team with Dr. April Metzler investigating body dissatisfaction as a self-handicapping strategy among individuals with weight concerns. Research Assistant, Department of Counseling Psychology Worked on research team with Dr. Tina Richardson examining the impact of multiple roles and the psychological well being of African-American Women. Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA Principal Investigator, Department of Psychology Examined the effects different modes of discourse has on verbatim memory fulfilling Honor's Thesis requirements. Research Assistant, Minority Biomedical Research Support Program 1992 Researcher with Dr. Charles Duncan examining the effects alcohol has on albino rats. The Ohio State University Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH Research Intern, Summer Research Opportunities Program 1991 Worked on research team with Dr. Cindy Harbeck examining chronic child pain. C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 5

6 University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, MI Research Intern, Summer Research Opportunities Program 1990 Worked on research team with Dr. Rosemary Sarri investigating the effects of treatment programs on the recidivism rate of juvenile delinquents from Detroit, MI. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS Corbett, C. (2009). Serving across borders: Strengthening community engagements. American Psychological Association Society of Counseling Psychology Newsletter, Fall 2009 XXX (4), 17 Corbett, C. (2008). Leadership development with ACPA. Developments, Fall Corbett, C. (2008). Empowering the Community to Step Up to the Plate. American Psychological Association Society of Counseling Psychology Newsletter, Fall 2008 XXX (1), 17. Corbett, C. (2007). Stepping Up to the Plate: Giving Back to the San Francisco Community. American Psychological Association Society of Counseling Psychology Newsletter, Fall 2007 XXIX (1), 17. Miller, K. J., Gleaves, D. H., Hirsch, T. G, Snow, A. C., Green, B. A., & Corbett, C. (2000). Comparisons of body image dimensions by race/ethnicity and gender in the university population. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 27, Corbett, C. C. (1999). Religious coping, perceived stress, depression, and professional help-seeking attitudes among African American women. Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities & Social Sciences, 59(10-A), Cancio, R., Corbett, C., Staten, Y. & Soucar, E. (1994). On culturally competent clinical psychologists. American Psychologist, 50, SELECTED PRESENTATIONS Corbett, C. and Scott-Johnson, P. Effective Delivery of Clinical Services to African Americans through Cultural Competency, Shephard Pratt, April Corbett, C. Strategies for establishing community connections: Implementing community engagement principles. American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada, August, Bronson, C., Kay, J. Eels, G., Knowles, C., Alessandria, K., Corbett, C., & Callandrillo, T. Higher Education Mental Health Alliance Forum, American College Health Association Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May, Murray, S., Wolff, L, & Corbett, C. Building bridges: Strategies for collaboration success, Active Minds Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October, C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 6

7 Corbett, C. The Work Life Dance. Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) For Women in Higher Education Administration Reunion, Wellesley, MA, March, Robinson, V., Collier, T., & Corbett, C. Transitions to Womanhood. National Association of Independent Schools People of Color Conference, Boston, MA, November, Corbett, C. The seven signs of a healthy relationship. Women s Center Conference, Lincoln University, PA, February, Corbett, C. Can you hear me now? Culturally sensitive services for international students. Presented at the American Counseling Center Training Agencies Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, October, Corbett, C. Helping you and your children cope with trauma. Presented at the Louisiana Children s Museum for the Society of Counseling Psychology Division 17 during the American Psychological Association Convention, New Orleans, LA, August, Corbett, C., Barnette, V., & Pearson, S. Matters of the soul: Developing competency to address spirituality. Presented at the American College Personnel Association Convention, Indianapolis, IN, March, Corbett, C. Meeting the increasing psychological needs of our students. Presented at the American College Personnel Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA, March, Corbett, C. & Schwenzfeirer, B. M. Educating ourselves: Self-assessment for enhancing diversity initiatives. Presented at the American College Personnel Association Convention, Minneapolis, MN, March, Tatem, B., Corbett, C., & Barnette, V. Evolving perspectives: Group work with racially and ethnically diverse clients. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois, August, Driscoll, A., & Corbett, C. Exploring diversity in the workplace. The UNH Administrative Office Professionals Conference, Durham, NH, March, HONORS & RECOGNITIONS University of New Hampshire Diversity Team Social Justice Award, 2007 Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies (ACCTA) Diversity Scholar Award, 2006 HERS New England Management Institute Participant, 2004 Who s Who Of American Women 2004 Edition UNH Social Justice Awards Nominee 2004 C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 7

8 PAT Presidential Award of Excellence Nominee 2003 UNH Professional Development Award 2001, 2002 UNH Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Strength in Community Award 2000 Lincoln University Rising Star Award 1999 Student Research Opportunities Program Alumni Achievement Award, 1999 & 2000 Temple University Future Faculty Fellow Lehigh University Diversity Fellow Holmes Scholar Holmes Scholar Alum 1994-Present Honor's Merit Scholarship 1992 Most Outstanding Senior Award 1992 Psychology Senior Symposium Award 1992 Frank T. Wilson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in Psychology 1992 Psi Chi Honor Society Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society 1990 Alpha Chi Honor Society 1992 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Jed Foundation Advisory Board Member Consultant on mental health initiatives of Jed Foundation Liaison to the American College Personnel Association Women in Maryland Higher Education (WIMHE) Network of the American Council on Education (ACE) Office of Women in Higher Education Executive Board Member Create state-wide WIMHE initiatives Membership Committee Chair 2008-Present New Hampshire Board of Psychology and Mental Health Oral Examiner Evaluated candidates for psychologist license in the State of New Hampshire New Hampshire Women in Higher Education Leadership (NHWHEL) Network of the American Council on Education (ACE) Office of Women in Higher Education Member New Hampshire Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team Member Provided psychological first-aid and supportive services to the Southern New Hampshire community affect by the 2006 floods. American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Member 1998-Present Crendentialing Implementation Team Member 2012-Present C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 8

9 Consultant on development of ACPA credentialing initiative Commission for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCAPS) Past Chair Advisor to current CCAPS Chair College mental health consultant for ACPA Liaison the American Psychological Association Liaison the American Psychological Association Counseling Psychology Specialty Council Synarchy Liaison for the Higher Education Mental Health Alliance Liaison the Jed Foundation Chair College mental health consultant for ACPA Liaison the American Psychological Association Liaison the American Psychological Association Counseling Psychology Specialty Council Synarchy Liaison for the Higher Education Mental Health Alliance Liaison the Jed Foundation Oversee the nine CCAPS committees Supervise 20 Directorate body members Manage budget Coordinate the initiatives of the annual convention Provided leadership for CCAPS in the achievement of the 2008 ACPA Commission Strategic Partnerships Award Planned the workshop for Dr. Terry Keane to present on Counseling Our Student Veterans to prepare college mental health professionals to effectively work with college student veterans Higher Education Mental Health Alliance Representative Consultant on mental health initiatives Liaison to the American College Personnel Association Membership Committee Chair Created activities which revitalized the annual convention activities and increased attendance by 50% Created opportunities for the CCAPS membership to actively participate which increased involvement of the international membership across disciplines American Psychological Association (APA) Member 1992-Present Division 17, Society of Counseling Psychology Member 2006-Present Counseling Psychology Specialty Council Synarchy Liaison 2009-Present Liaison to the Commission for Counseling and Psychological Services of the American College Personnel Association C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 9

10 Community Engagement Committee Past Chair Community Engagement Committee Chair Coordinated The Mission to Care for Oneself workshop on vicarious trauma and suicide prevention with the Armed Services YMCA for military service members, spouses, and mental health professionals which took place on August 11, Coordinated and facilitated social justice initiatives for psychologists and participants in Toronto, Canada, San Francisco, California. Community Engagement Committee Member (former Stepping Up to The Plate: Giving Back to the Community Special Task Force) 2006-Present Facilitated social justice initiatives for psychologists and participants in New Orleans, Louisiana. Presented a workshop on Helping you and your children cope with trauma to address the effects of the Katrina storm and aftermath. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Community Mediation, Baltimore MD Volunteer Mediator 2009-Present Mediate sessions Participate in on-going training Participate in community outreach initiatives Recruit future mediators to provide free mediation services Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC), Portsmouth, NH Board Member Consulted about needs of SAACC and strategies to increase membership and funds Served as a SAACC liaison to the University of New Hampshire Development Committee Member Co-coordinated the silent auction for the dinner dance which increased SAACC s visibility and funded the scholarship program REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. C. C. Corbett, Ph.D. 10