JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Licensed Psychologist, PY 5952 Clinical & Forensic Psychology Pinellas County Location: Hillsborough County Location: 28870 US Hwy 19 N, Ste 339 2202 N. West Shore Blvd., Ste 200 Clearwater, FL 33761 Tampa, FL 33607 Phone: (727) 230-9227 Fax: (727) 725-2933 email: jmorrisphd@gmail.com Website: www.jmorrisphd.com SUMMARY I am a licensed psychologist, PY 5952, who is also a certified family mediator, certification number 22006F. I have a broad range of interests that are reflected in his current private practice. I provide forensic services including the following: Parenting plan evaluations (a.k.a. custody evaluations or timesharing evaluations), Parenting coordination, Collaborative facilitation, Evaluation of criminal competencies and criminal responsibility, and Litigation consultation. I provide clinical services to individuals, couples, and families, including the following: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Behavioral medicine, and Assessment. I also provide more generalized life-enhancement services such as life coaching and executive coaching, which focus on personal or organizational growth. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PRIVATE PRACTICE, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties, Florida May 2007 to Present An independent private practice that focuses on forensic and family services. ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES, Clearwater, Florida 1999 to 2007 A large (1400 employees) provider of services for youth and families located in nine states. Director of Clinical Services 1999 to 2007 Responsibilities included oversight of the provision of mental health and substance abuse services, oversight of Medicaid programming and documentation, and development of all
JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Page 2 policies and procedures related to assessment, treatment planning, delivery of clinical services, and documentation of those services. JBM CONSULTATIVE SERVICES, Tampa, Florida 1998 to 1999 An independent consultation service for other mental health professionals in both academic and applied settings. Consultant 1998 to 1999 Served as the sole consultant responsible for assessing the functioning of residential programs for troubled youth, proposing corrective action plans, and assisting in the implementation of these plans. Also provided research assistance, technical writing, and professional presentations. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES CENTER, Charlottesville, Virginia 1995 to 1998 A large teaching hospital that provided state-of-the-art treatment and is part of the University of Virginia. Assistant Professor 1997 to 1998 Responsible for supervising/training clinical-psychology residents and behavioral-medicine postdoctoral fellows. Worked with patients presenting problems such as anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, bowel disorders, headaches, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosomatic disorders, pain disorder, as well as other behavioral-medicine-related problems. Conducted research focused on behavioral treatment of constipation/encopresis, EEG differentiation of children with ADHD, and parental variables that predict treatment response of chronically ill children. Post Doctoral Fellow in Behavioral Medicine 1996 to 1997 Duties were 40% clinical work; 40% research; and 20% supervision of residents, graduate students, and research assistants. Clinical Psychology Resident 1995 to 1996 Completed major rotations in Behavioral Medicine and Inpatient Forensic Psychology and minor rotations in Outpatient Forensic Psychology and Child and Family Psychiatry. While working at the Institute for Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy, completed Virginia s required week-long course for forensic psychologists. Was on the state-approved provider list for forensic psychologists. Was qualified as an expert witness in Albemarle County. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, Florida 1991 to 1995 The graduate program in clinical psychology at the University of South Florida.
JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Page 3 Graduate Assistant 1991 to 1995 Conducted research, taught undergraduate classes in research method and introduction to psychology, served as the assistant director of the USF Psychological Services Clinic, and worked as a mental health professional at an alternative school. ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES, Clearwater, Florida 1988 to 1991 A large (1400 employees) provider of services for youth and families located in nine states. Operations Assistant 1988 to 1991 Provided first response support for critical or emergency situations. Coordinated the efforts of the regional directors of the various programs. Participated in program design and development, as well as program evaluation; periodically reviewed policies and procedures to assure appropriateness for clients and staff. Interfaced with other departments within EYA to ensure a coordinated delivery or services. EDUCATION PhD. in Clinical Psychology, Minor in Neuropsychology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Doctoral Dissertation: Relationship of Parental Personality Characteristics to the Control of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Masters Thesis: The Effects of Attentional Deployment on the Cerebral Lateralization of Language in Reading Disabled Children B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Biology, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Brooks, R.C., Copen, R. M., Cox, D. J., Morris, J., Borowitz, S., & Sutphen, J. (2000). Review of the treatment literature for encopresis, functional constipation, and stool-toileting refusal. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 22, 260-267. Coughlin, W. E. & Morris, J. B., Jr. (2012). Parenting Coordination and Parenting Plans. CLE Presentation for the St. Petersburg Bar Association, Marital and Family Law Section, St. Petersburg, FL. Cox, D. J., Kovatchev, B. P., Morris, J. B., Jr., Phillips, C., Hill, R. J., & Merkel, L. (1998). Electroencephalographic and psychometric differences between boys with and without attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a pilot study. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 23, 179-188.
JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Page 4 Cox, D. J., Morris, J. B., Jr., Borowitz, S. M., & Sutphen, J. L. (2002). Psychological differences between children with and without chronic encopresis. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 27, 585-591. Cox, D. J., Ritterband, L., Quillian, W., Kovatchev, B. P., Morris, J., Sutphen, J. L., & Borowitz, S. M. (2003). Assessment of behavioral mechanisms maintaining encopresis: Virginia Encopresis-Constipation Apperception Test. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 28, 375-382. Gaies, J. & Morris, J. B., Jr. (2013). Problem Solving and Brainstorming in Collaborative Law. Presented to the Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL. Heptner, B. & Morris, J. B., Jr. (2008). Custody Evaluations. Presentation at the People s Law School, a program sponsored by the Clearwater Bar Association, Clearwater, FL. Merkel, R. L., Cox, D. J., Kovatchev, B., Morris, J., Seward, R., Hill, R., & Reeve, R. (2000). The EEG Consistency Index as a measure of ADHD and responsiveness to medication. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 25, 133-142. Mockler, J., Gaies, J., Morris, J. B., Jr., Mockler, R., & Huey, P. (2012). Developing Parenting Plans for Children with Developmental Disorders. CLE Presentation for the Hillsborough County Bar Association, Tampa, FL. Morris, J. (2006). House Rules: Appropriate rules and enforcement help kids become healthy adults. Children s Voice, 6. Morris, J. B., Jr. Relationship of Parental Personality Characteristics to the Control of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. Morris, J. B., Jr. The Effects of Attentional Deployment on the Cerebral Lateralization of Language in Reading Disabled Children. Unpublished Master s Thesis. Reineke, B, Cordover, A., Harper, D., & Morris, J. B., Jr. (2013). Alternatives to Divorce Litigation. Presented to the Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Tampa, FL. MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Psychological Association (APA) Florida Psychological Association (FPA) National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology American Psychology Law Society (AP-LS) Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Page 5 Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (FLAFCC) International Academy for Collaborative Professionals (IACP) Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay (CDITB) RECENT CONTINUING EDUCATION Inaugural Collaborative Family Law Conference May 17-18, 2013 Collaborative Law in 2033 1.0 CE May 17, 2013 Advanced Negotiation: Understanding and Using Team Dynamics in CD Recognizing and Managing the Challenging Client The Role of Law in the Collaborative Practice Using Research to Develop Competency of the Mental Health Professional Optimizing The Pivotal Role of a Mental Health Professional: A Panel Discussion 1.0 CE May 17, 2013 1.0 CE May 18, 2013 2.0 CE May 18, 2013 1.0 CE May 18, 2013 1.0 CE May 18, 2013 Advanced Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Training Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Training 7.5 CE March 23, 2013 15.0 CE March 21-22, 2013 FLAFCC Conference March 14-16, 2013 Gatekeeping 1.5 CE March 15, 2013 Brain Science, Attachment, and Parenting Plans 1.5 CE, 1.5 CME Coparenting in Fragile Families 1.5 CE 1.8 CME Politics of Blended Families 1.5 CE 1.8 CME Visioning the Future 1.5 CE 1.8 CME March 15, 2013 March 16, 2013 March 16, 2013 March 16, 2013 FLAFCC Conference Opening Plenary 1.5 CE March 30-31, 2012 March 30, 2012
JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Page 6 Deepening Cooperation: Mindfulness in Collaborative Divorce Drawing Conclusions for Parenting Plans: Update on Research A Reviewer s Take On Custody Evaluations Domestic Violence and the Impact on Children: Taking a Deeper Look 1.5 CE March 30, 2012 1.5 CE March 30, 2012 1.5 CE March 30, 2012 1.5 CE March 31, 2012 Why Can t the Baby Spend the Night 1.5 CE March 31, 2012 FPA sponsored training: March 03, 2012 Florida Laws, Rules and Ethics 3 CE March 03, 2012 Recognizing Lethality Factors in Clients 2 CE March 03, 2012 A Medical Errors Workshop for Non- Medical, Mental Health Providers 2 CE March 03, 2012 Mediation: Litigation Strategy or Endgame? 8.5 CME February 21, 2012 The Anxiety Breakthrough: Best Practice Interventions 2 CE January 27, 2012 Cultural Diversity and Today s Mediator 1 CME January 6, 2012 DV: The Mediator s Role 4 CME January 6, 2012 Ethically Speaking 4 CME January 6, 2012 Managing Personality-Disordered Parents 12 CE December 5-6, 2011 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Treatment Resistant Depression 1 CE December 2, 2011 Update in Advances in Psychopharmacology 3 CE October 21, 2011 Is It Delirium, Delusions, Depression, or Dementia? 6 CE October 14, 2011 FPA Conference July 14-15, 2011 Couples Therapy: Assessment and Interventions from Object Relations and System Framework Florida Legislative Issues: Important Update for Psychologists Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Children of Divorce 3 CE 07/15 1 CE 07/15 3 CE 07/15 Generating Credible Information for the 3 CE 07/14
JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Page 7 Court Regarding Parental Alienation Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training 14 CE June 9-10, 2011 2011 Baker Act Training 4.75 CE May 03, 2011 Hot Topics in Time-Sharing Evaluations: Is It Alienation, Estrangement, or Child Abuse? Parents with Personality Disorders 4 CE April 15, 2011 Opening Statements and Negotiation for Mediators 3.6 CME April 14, 2011 Conflict Mediation 3.6 CME April 13, 2011 Divorce and Marriage Stages, Dynamics & Processes in an Emotionally Tumultuous Time 6 CE March 12, 2011 Intractable Issues in Child Custody Disputes 14 CE February 3-4, 2011 Advanced Parenting Coordination 14 CE February 1-2, 2011 Role of Culture in Mediation 1 CME August 20, 2010 The Ethical Mediation Process 4 CME August 20, 2010 Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence 4 CME August 20, 2010 FPA Conference The Role of the Mental Health Professional in Collaborative Divorce The Psychiatric Manifestation in Palliative and End of Life Care: Focus on Psychooncology Incorporating Positive Psychology Research with Systems Therapy Complex Cases When is placement needed and how to do it? Writing Reports and Testifying in Florida s Sexually Violent Predator Cases FPA sponsored training: Ethics, Rules, and Laws Domestic Violence Medical Errors for Psychologists 3 CE 3 CE 2 CE 2 CE 3 CE 3 CE 2 CE 2 CE July 09-11, 2010 7/9 7/10 7/10 7/11 7/11 March 26, 2010 HIPAA and Medical Records Law Florida 6 CE March 25, 2010 Time Sharing Evaluations: Views and Approaches of the Bench, Bar, and Psychologists 10 CE March 12-13, 2010
JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Page 8 Coding and Billing for Mental Health Services 6 CE March 02, 2010 Supplemental Parenting Coordination Course 7.5 CE December 04, 2009 FLAFCC Annual Conference Crafting Individual Parenting Plans Afternoon Plenary 3.0 CE 1.5 CE February 27, 2009 Parenting Plans/Time Sharing Evaluations 8.5 CE November 14-15, 2008 Child Custody Evaluations from Three Professional Points of View: Judges, Attorneys, and Psychologists When to Report Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect in Florida Ethics and Laws for Psychologists: Integrating the APA Ethics Code with Florida Statutes & Administrative Code Rules Avoiding Psychological Errors in Mental Health Practice Reconceptualizing Child Custody: Cosponsored by ABA Section of Family Law and the APA. Considering Allegations of Substance Abuse in Cases of Disputed Custody Considering Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Cases of Disputed Custody Hearsay: Uses and Problems in Child Custody Disputes Legal and Clinical Issues in Cases of Relocation Effective Parenting Plans for Children: Insights from Empirical Research 10.5 CE July 18-19, 2008 1 CE May 13, 2008 3 CE May 13, 2008 2 CE May 13, 2008 1.5 CE 05/01 1.5 CE 05/01 1.5 CE 05/02 1.5 CE 05/02 1.5 CE 05/03 Crafting Visitation and Access Orders 1.5 CE 05/03 Other CEs from Reconceptualizing Child Custody May 1 3, 2008 6.5 CE May 1 3, 2008 Preserving the Reliability of Children s Testimony 7 CE April 18, 2008 Parenting Coordination: Working with High Conflict Families 7 CE February 8, 2008
JAMES B. MORRIS, JR., PH.D. Page 9 Introduction to Child Custody and Parenting Evaluations 7 CE February 7, 2008 Guardianship Evaluations 3 CE December 07, 2007 Forensic Evaluation & Juvenile Justice 6.5 CE November 09, 2007 Assessing Violence Risk in Youth 5.25 CE November 08, 2007 Developmental Pathways to Conduct Disorder 5.25 CE November 07, 2007 Family Mediation Training 40 CE October 11-13 & 18-20, 2007 Florida Forensic Examiner Training 18.25 CE October 4-6, 2007 Parenting Coordination Training 20 CE August 16-18, 2007 Assessing Competence of Adults and Youth in Conflict with the Law 7 CE June 02, 2007 Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2 12 CE April 11-12, 2007