Vita Larry A. Norsworthy, Ph.D. 20 Pinehurst Abilene TX

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1 1 Vita Larry A. Norsworthy, Ph.D. 20 Pinehurst Abilene TX EDUCATION 1991 Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Walden University Dissertation: Evaluation of chronic pain management treatment as measured by the West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory and the characteristics and biographical factors as predictors of treatment outcomes in a small Northeastern hospital@ 1988 to present: 10+ hours of Continuing Educational Units per year 1984 Postgraduate studies, Psychoeducational Processes Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 1976 M.S. in Preclinical/Counseling Psychology, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX 1972 B.S. in Social Work, Abilene Christian University LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Clinical Psychologist, # 3142, State of Texas Licensed Clinical Psychologist, #614, State of West Virginia Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PS L, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania National Board Certification; Pain Management Practitioner, American Academy of Pain Management MEMBERSHIPS HELD American Psychological Association Abilene Psychological Association West Virginia Psychological Association American Academy of Pain Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 1999 to Present Professor of Psychology at Abilene Christian University 2005 to Present Director of Master Level Practitioners for Clinical and Counseling Graduate Programs 1999 to 2006 Practicum Director for Clinical and Counseling Psychology Graduate Programs

2 2002 to 2005 Academic Council Member 1999 to 2005 Graduate professor, ACU. Courses Taught: PSYC 610 Psychotherapy, PSYC 660 Clinical Assessments, PSCY 690 Practicum I, PSYC 692 Practicum II. Psychology Thesis Committee Member, ACU 1999 to 2004 Associate Chair of psychology department, Abilene Christian University Professor, Abilene Christian University (ACU). Courses Taught: PSYC 241 Principles of Learning, PSYC 382 Abnormal Psychology, PSYC 201, PSYC 301 and 401 Psychology Seminar; Accelerate Professional Career Track 2003 Interim Chair and Professor of psychology, Abilene Christian University 1999 to 2002 Psychological Testing for Biblical Studies Graduate Programs, ACU 2001 Mentor for Philadelphia Spring Break Campaign ACU 2000 Member of Psi Chi 1998 to 1999 Director of psychological services, Mountaineer Pain Clinic and Rehabilitation Center, Vienna, WV, the largest outpatient rehabilitation center in West Virginia. A multi-disciplinary approach, combining physiatry, anesthesiology, physical therapies, and psychology, supports patients with chronic and acute pain. The center also offers short and long term therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups addressing mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders; specific phobias; and relaxation training and stress management, including biofeedback techniques to 1999 Supervisor of psychologist licensure candidates from Marshall University and Ohio University 1993 to 1999 Psychology department program director, Ohio Valley College (OVC) Professor of psychology, OVC Courses Taught: General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Tests and Measurements, Family Systems, Marriage and the Family, Learning Theories, Personality Theories, History and Systems of Psychology, Counseling Theories, Psychology Practicum, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Research Design, Organizations and Group Behavior Academic advisor for psychology majors Directed independent, guided studies Developed the Counseling Center at OVC Field supervisor of graduate psychology interns from Ohio University and Marshall University at OVC Counseling Center 1993 to 1998 Practicing clinical psychologist with Fred J. Krieg, Ph.D. and Associates, an out-patient psychology practice in Vienna, West Virginia 1997 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Therapy for Viet Nam Veterans 1995 to 1996 Member of thesis committee, Marshall University 1993 to 1996 Member of the academic council, OVC 1994 to 1995 Faculty representative to the Administrative Council, OVC 2

3 Member of the psychological response team for Shell Chemical, Belpre, OH following an industrial explosion. Addressed post traumatic stress abatement among other concerns experienced by over six hundred employees, local disaster response personnel, and fire departments, conducted over 50 therapy groups 1991 to 1993 Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Northeastern Christian Junior College, (NCJC) Villanova, PA Director of personnel, NCJC 1988 to 1993 Director of psychological services, Lawrence Park Medical Center, Broomall, PA. Cognitive behavioral therapy in pain management, adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders 1976 to 1991 NCJC: Director of human services/psychology department, Professor and Chair of psychology, Academic Committee, Institutional research committee, Academic advisor, Student Welfare Committee, Chair Director of testing Personal and career counselor Courses taught: General Psychology I & 2, Sociology, Social Problems, College Success, Counseling and Interviewing, Group Dynamics, Introduction to Social Work, Introduction in Human Services, Practicum in Human Services, Marriage and the Family 1973 to 1974 Social worker, 16 th and Decatur Church of Christ, Washington, D.C. Administered benevolence program, developed and directed youth program, also assistant director of the church s 125 student nursery school program 1971 to 1972 Day care worker, residential care center for emotional disturbed adolescents, Abilene Youth Center, Abilene, TX WORKSHOPS PRESENTED PRIOR TO ACU Employment Action Plan for Continuing Learning Educational Opportunities (CLEO) Death and Dying Stress Management Giving and Taking Help Taking Charge of Your Life The Third Stage of Life, presenter with Maggie Kuhn, National Chairman of the Gray Panthers Opening the Church to Others: Counseling techniques as applied to evangelism Facilitator of two Feeling Good about Yourself workshops Dealing with Difficulties through Cognitive Restructuring The Empty Nest The Management of Chronic Pain Building Faith through Adversities

4 4 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS American Psychological Association Poster Session San Francisco, CA (2007, August), Does using a client feedback model enhance psychotherapy supervision? Southwestern Psychological Association Symposium, Does using a client feedback model enhance psychotherapy supervision? April, American Psychological Association Poster Session, Does a popular client feedback model improve psychotherapy outcome? August 11, Southwestern Psychological Association Symposium, Prevalence and impact of sexual abuse among Christian university students, April 14, 2006 Southwestern Psychological Association Poster, Screening for mild cognitive impairment: A computer based screening using delayed alternation and visual delayed recall, April 14, Southwestern Psychological Association Symposium, An evaluation of using a client feedback model to enhance psychotherapy outcome, April 13, Southwestern Psychological Association Poster, Comparison of health symptoms and behaviors of two groups of college students: Those who between the ages of 4-16 lived with a parent or guardian who took pain medication daily for at least 6 months and those who did not, April 13, Southwestern Psychological Association Poster, Comparison of two counselor characteristics in the selection of a counselor, April 13, Texas Tech Family Medicine Residency Program, Chronic pain management, October 18, Abilene Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Managing chronic pain, June 25, American Psychological Association Poster, Attachment to God and parents: Evidence for correspondence or compensation? August, Southwestern Psychological Association Symposium, Attachment to God and parents: Evidence for correspondence or compensation? April, Abilene Psychological Association, Chronic pain management II, January Scholarly lectures and power point presentations to Psychology Graduate Students: The Management of Chronic Pain, April 3, Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, February 28, 2000

5 5 Psychological Report Writing, February 17, 2000 Spiritual Integration in Counseling, February 7, 2000 Practicum Fair Abilene Christian University, The management of chronic pain, November 10, Professional presentation to ACU practicum field supervisors for continuing education credits, Chronic pain management, November 10, 2000 Abilene Psychological Association, The management of chronic pain I, April 11, PUBILICATIONS: Reese, R.J., Norsworthy, L.A., & Rowlands, S.R. (in press) Does a popular continuous feedback model enhance psychotherapy outcome? Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training. Reese, R.J., Usher, E. L., Bowman, D.C., Norsworthy, L.A., Rowlands, S.R., & Halstead, J.L. Using client feedback in psychotherapy training: An analysis of its influence on supervision and counselor self-efficacy. Training and Education in Professional Psychology.