Dissertation Research: "Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Disturbances: Orthodox vs.Secular Jewish Women."
Pre-Doctoral Dissertation: "Ethnic influences on body image and eating disorders." Master of Arts, Clinical Health Psychology; January 1997.
| 12/99 -present | St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, Obesity Research Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY. NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. |
| 7/99 - 12/99 | Rutgers University, Institute for Health, New Brunswick, NJ Consulting Psychotherapist - Conducted motivational interviewing and placebo therapy sessions with hospitalized patients for a research study investigating medication compliance in schizophrenia. |
| 1/96 - 12/99 | Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Eating Disorders Research Unit, NY, NY Clinical Interviewer - Conducted clinical interviews for studies investigating risk factors the development of anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder |
| 7/94 - 6/98 | St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, Department of Obesity Research, NY, NY Research Assistant - Assisted with study methodology and questionnaire design of a study comparing the sleep and eating patterns of hospital shift workers. Responsible for data entry, data analysis and preparation of abstracts and posters. |
| 7/92 - 9/93 | Princeton University, Princeton, NJ Project Assistant - Responsible for codebook design and data entry on HIV pilot research project for NIH grant proposal. |
| 9/91- 5/92 | University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Independent Research Project, "Eating Disorders and Body Image Disturbance: A Cross Cultural Perspective." Designed and implemented independent research study. |
| 1/91- 5/91 | University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Assistant Project Coordinator - Co-designed research study on gender differences in children. Responsible for all phases of research. |
| 1/91 - 5/91 | University of Pennsylvania Child Development Lab, Philadelphia, PA Research Assistant - Responsible for soliciting subjects, conducting interviews, compiling data and coding results from questionnaires and videotapes. |
| 5/97 - Present | Behavioral Associates, 114 E. 90th St., NY, NY Psychotherapist - Provide individual psychotherapy for diverse patient population. Trained in biofeedback, relaxation and hypnotherapy. |
| 1/96 - 6/97 | Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Eating Disorders Research Unit, NY, NY Extern - Provided cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals with eating disorders. Attended weekly rounds and case conferences. Co-leader of weekly women's psychotherapy group on inpatient psychiatric unit. |
| 12/95 - 5/97 | Park Avenue Trauma, East 69th St, NY, NY Psychotherapist - Provided psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation and neuropsychological evaluations for individuals with traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder. |
| 9/95 - 1/97 | St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, Department of Obesity Research, NY, NY Counselor - Provided weekly behavior therapy and nutritional counseling for participants in a research study examining the effects of weight loss on stomach capacity. |
| 6/92 - 4/93 | Carrier Foundation Psychiatric Hospital, Belle Meade, NJ Nursing Assistant - Assisted with daily patient care on the eating disorder and addiction inpatient psychiatric units. |
| 6/92 - 9/92 | The Institute for the Family, Princeton, NJ Intern - Family systems training with a focus on eating disorders and addictions. Attended weekly case conferences utilizing two-way mirror and videotaped sessions. |
| 9/96 - 1/98 | Touro College, Adjunct Instructor, Department of Psychology, Brooklyn, NY. Designed and taught undergraduate courses: Eating Disorders (fall 1996 & 1997): emphasized a biopsychosocial approach to eating disorders and obesity. Drugs and Behavior (spring 1997): emphasized addictions and psychopharmacology. |
| 10/92- 6/93 | Better Beginnings Center for Adolescents, East Windsor, NJ Director - Instructor and program coordinator for child and adolescent drug prevention program. Accountable for program development and staff supervision. |
| 4/92 | Senator Allyson Schwartz's Conference for Mothers and Daughters, Phila., PA Workshop Leader - Lead workshop for girls and mothers on building a positive self-Esteem and positive body image. |
| 1990- 1992 | University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Founder, GUIDE (Guidance for Understanding Image, Dieting and Eating): Initiated award wining peer health education program. Responsible for start-up, member recruitment, program design, and facilitation of trainings, meetings, and peer workshops. |
| 1997 | Educational Grant: Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation |
| 1996 | Yeshiva University Research Award: Office of Psychology Students |
| 1996 | SRS/ASDA Trainee Fellowship: Sleep Research Societies |
| 1993 | Clinical Health Psychology Scholarship: Department of Behavioral Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. |
| 1992 | University of Pennsylvania Alice Paul Senior Honor Award: Honored at commencement for an outstanding contribution to women on campus. |
| 1991 | Order of Omega National Honor Society: University of Pennsylvania |