E D U C A T I O N. 8/04 5/08 B.A., Psychology Utah Valley University Orem, UT Graduated May 2008

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1 E D U C A T I O N Christopher M. Ward, Psy.D. Office Address: 1856 N. Commerce Dr., Suite #4, Nixa, MO Office: (480) Cell: (417) cward059@gmail.com 8/08 8/13 Psy. D., Clinical Psychology APA Accredited The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute Springfield, MO Graduated August /08 5/11 M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy AAMFT Accredited The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute Springfield, MO Graduated May /04 5/08 B.A., Psychology Utah Valley University Orem, UT Graduated May 2008 S U P E R V I S E D E X P E R I E N C E / W O R K E X P E R I E N C E 8/14 8/15 Sac River Counseling: Greenfield, MO Current Privately Contracted Provider Licensed Psychologist My responsibilities at Sac River Counseling include: Providing evidence-based individual, couples, and group counseling services in a time-limited delivery model; Working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, family, and group therapy modalities; Working closely with Dade County law enforcement, judicial officers, and probation and parole officers to provide alcohol and drug evaluations and mandated treatment protocols; assessment results and the clinical interview.; Continuing to develop a multiculturally sensitive approach to treatment; Fulfilling Clinician on Duty (COD) roles for walk-in and consultation services; Providing outreach programming to local community organizations and resources; Engaging in training and professional development activities; Performing a variety of additional professional services based on individual skills and interests as needed by the agency. C Ward Vitae Page! 1 of! 6

2 8/13 8/14 Arizona State University Counseling Services: Tempe, AZ Postdoctoral Residency Supervisors: James Bludworth, Ph.D. and Bong Joo Hwang, Ph.D. My responsibilities at Arizona State University include: Providing evidence-based individual, couples, and group counseling services in a time-limited delivery model; Completing triage and initial assessment evaluations; Continuing to develop a multiculturally sensitive approach to treatment; Providing emergency and/or after hours and on-call services; Completing mandated assessments as referred by the Dean of Student s office and University Housing; Fulfilling Clinician on Duty (COD) roles for walk-in and consultation services; Providing outreach programming to the campus community; Serving as liaison with university departments; Providing consultation services to faculty, staff, and university departments; Providing training and supervision to practicum trainees, predoctoral interns, and full-time staff members; Co-facilitating weekly practicum seminar meetings; Attending weekly postdoctoral seminars to discuss and process clinical and training experiences and needs; Serving as the postdoctoral representative on the Training Advisory Committee; Participating on the postdoctoral search committee; Engaging in training and professional development activities; Performing a variety of additional professional services based on individual skills and interests as needed by the agency. 8/12 8/13 University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center: Moscow, ID APA Accredited Predoctoral Internship Supervisors: Martha Kitzrow, Ph.D., Radhika Sehgal, Ph.D., Joan Pulakos, Ph.D. My responsibilities at the University of Idaho included: Completing initial intakes and assessments for college students; Providing evidence-based individual and couple counseling/therapy; Integrating the ADDRESSING Model (Age, disability, religion, ethnicity, social status, sexual orientation, indigenous heritage, nationality, and gender; Hays, 2008) into my case conceptualization and treatment; Participating in regular multicultural seminars designed to broaden my understanding, awareness, and ability to work with individual and cultural differences within a university student population; Fulfilling four hours of crisis coverage per week and conducting screenings, risk assessments, and intervention as needed; Completing psychological testing and assessment (personality, career, learning disability, ADHD) and produce integrated psychological reports; C Ward Vitae Page! 2 of! 6

3 Facilitating CHOICES I and CHOICES II groups for alcohol intervention as well as completing alcohol (BASICS) and drug assessment based on a harm reduction and motivational interviewing model; Taking an active role in consultation and outreach and programming throughout the year. I served as the CTC liaison to the Women s Center on campus and participated in program development and implementation; Providing weekly individual supervision to beginning and advanced practicum students. Implementing biofeedback techniques and therapeutic strategies into treatment where appropriate (Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Galvanic Skin Response (GSR), Thermal, bimodal); Completing a rotation with the university psychiatrist where I received intensive training in the medical model for psychological treatment; Becoming proficient with the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS) and incorporated it into treatment; Utilizing Titanium for case management. 8/11 5/12 Sac River Counseling: Dadeville, MO Practicum and Private Practice Supervisor: Rebecca Roller, Psy.D., LMFT My responsibilities at Sac River Counseling included: Providing evidence-based therapy and assessment in a rural Missouri community; Addressing both chronic and acute conditions utilizing both long and short term therapy; Working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, family, and group therapy modalities; Developing, organizing, and facilitating psycho-educational grief groups; Working closely with local law enforcement, judicial officers, and probation and parole officers to provide alcohol and drug evaluations and mandated treatment protocols; assessment results and the clinical interview. 8/11 5/12 Hand in Hand Multicultural Center: Springfield, MO Practicum Supervisors: Judith Gonzalez, Psy.D., LMFT My responsibilities at the Hand in Hand Multicultural Center included: Providing a range of psychological services to a diverse population in a community mental health setting; Participating in crisis intervention as needed; Providing evidence-based individual, couples, and family therapy; assessment results and the clinical interview with an emphasis on the complexity of multicultural factors; Working part time at a local nursing college providing services to their students. C Ward Vitae Page! 3 of! 6

4 8/09 8/11 Robert J. Murney Clinic: Springfield, MO Practicum Supervisor: William Robison, Psy.D., LMFT and Kristina Brown, Ph.D., LMFT My responsibilities at The Robert J. Murney Clinic included: Providing a range of psychological services to the community of Springfield and the surrounding area; Utilizing evidence-based therapy with individuals, couples, and families; assessment results and the clinical interview. Facilitating anger management groups; P R E S E N T A T I O N S / R E S E A R C H Brown, K. S., Ward, C. M., & Ruffin, T. A. Mindfulness for psychotherapists. (2011, December). The Center for Professional Solutions at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO. Brown, K. S., & Ward, C. M. Video Play Therapy. (2010, December). The Center for Professional Solutions at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO. Ward, C. M. Training seminar on assessment and treatment of financial related distress by mental health providers. (2015, March). Missouri Psychological Association, Springfield Chapter, Quarterly Meeting, Springfield, MO. Ward, C. M. Dollars and sense: A discussion about financial related distress in partnered relationships. (2014, December). The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO. Ward, C. M. (2013). A qualitative needs assessment of supplementary training for licensed mental health professionals to address financially-related distress in therapy. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO. Ward, C. M. (2011). Dollars and sense: The role of money within marital relationships. Unpublished master s thesis, The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO. Ward. C. Self-esteem and bullying. (2011, December). Kickapoo High School, Springfield, MO. Ward, C. M., & Ruffin, T. A. Mindfulness and well-being: A review of the literature. (2011, May). Poster presentation for the Ozark Area Psychological Association (OAPA) 2011 Annual Convention, Springfield, MO. Ward, C. M., & Uthoff, M. P. The impact of pediatric leukemia on children and families: A review of the literature. (2010, June). Poster presentation for the Missouri Psychological Association (MOPA) 2010 Annual Convention, Lake of the Ozarks, MO. Wasserbauer, A., Ward, C. M., & Montero, M. (2013, October). Interview strategies for training positions and real jobs. Arizona Psychology Training Consortium Conference 2013, Phoenix, AZ. C Ward Vitae Page! 4 of! 6

5 O U T R E A C H A C T I V I T I E S AND W O R K S H O P P R E S E N T A T I O N S Arizona State University, 8/13 8/14 Outreach Presentations Welcome Week presentation to student leaders and housing leads Finals Week Nightly Support Services providing biofeedback and relaxation groups for students preparing for final examinations. University of Idaho, 8/12 8/13 Outreach Presentations Adjustment to College and Introduction to the Counseling and Testing Center Mental Health Screenings National Alcohol Screening Day (2) National Depression Screening Day (2) National Eating Disorder Screening Day (Coordinator) Workshop Presentations Class provided to university students mandated to attend after receiving a drug related charge (marijuana related charges) Workshop Presentations CHOICES: Facilitated a brief alcohol related risk management program for university students mandated to attend after receiving an alcohol violation. Marijuana Education Workshop: Facilitate a brief marijuana abuse prevention program for university students mandated to attend after receiving a marijuana violation. Sac River Counseling, 8/11 5/12 Developed and facilitated an ongoing, process oriented grief group entitled Helping Hands Healing Hearts. Robert J. Murney Clinic, 8/09 8/11 Facilitated six(6) psycho-educational groups focused on teaching effective communication skills and conflict resolution. Development and implementation of these groups was funded by a national grant awarded to Kristina Brown, Ph.D. Facilitated anger management groups that consisted of four(4), two hour sessions where a structured presentation designed by the Robert J. Murney Clinic was delivered. P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T / T R A I N I N G S A T T E N D E D Miguel Gallardo, Ph.D., Working with Latino/Latina Clients Ozarks Community Action Corporation, Poverty Simulation Seminar Bradley Fisher, Ph.D., Stereotypes versus Reality: Barriers to Treatment of Older Adults and The Essentials for Understanding Older Adults Roger Worthington, Ph.D., Working with LGBT Population Linda Bacon, Ph.D., Unmasking Bias and Thin Privilege: Developing Strategies for Responsible Embodiment and Health Promotion Joseph White, Ph.D., The Browning of America C Ward Vitae Page! 5 of! 6

6 P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R E N C E S Arizona State University James Bludworth, Ph.D. (Clinical Supervisor) Licensed Psychologist Associate Director Arizona State University Counseling Services P.O. Box Tempe, AZ james.bludworth@asu.edu Amy Wasserbauer, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Postdoctoral Training Lead Arizona State University Counseling Services P.O. Box Tempe, AZ amy.wasserbauer@asu.edu University of Idaho Martha Anne Kitzrow, Ph.D. (Clinical Supervisor) Licensed Psychologist Training Director University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center Room 333 Mary Forney Hall 1210 S. Blake Ave Moscow, ID mkitzrow@uidaho.edu C Ward Vitae Page! 6 of! 6