KRISTEN K BUNKER M URDOCK

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E DUCATION

Alliant International University- California School of Professional Psychology (APA Accredited)

Doctorate of Psychology Expected 2014

Dissertation: Assessing the Relationship between Mindfulness, Attention Problems, and Parent

Child Relationships in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Alliant International University- California School of Professional Psychology (APA Accredited)

Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology 2011

Specialized Courses in: Biofeedback, Neuropsychology, Dea th, Grief, and Dying, Pediatric

Psychology, Child Psychotherapy, Family Systems Psychotherapy, Family Violence, Working with

Refugees, Group Psychotherapy, and Developmental Psychopathology

Alliant International University- Graduate School of Education

Masters of Arts in Education - School Psychology 2007

University of Utah

Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Sociology 2004, 2001

C LINICAL E XPERIENCE

Mélange Health Solutions, Charlotte NC

Clinical Psychology Internship December 2013 – Present

Provide individual, family, and couples psychotherapy using techniques and interventions based on Cognitiv e Behavior Therapy,

Mindfulness Based Interventions, Family Systems Therapy, Expressive Arts and Play therapy, Psychodynamic Theory and Motivational

Interviewing.

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and full psychological evaluations including cognitiv e, academic, processing, personality, and

behavior assessments to determine classification based on DSM-IV-TR and DSM -5 diagnoses.

Facilitate a parent education support group for parents of chil dren with Attention Deficit Hyperactivi ty Disorder

Learning Development Services and High Tech High Charter Schools, San Diego, CA

Licensed Psychological Assistant/School P sychologist September 2008 – Present

Collaborate with a clinical psychologist to conduct psycho-educational assessments including: cognitive, processing, and behavioral

assessments which determine eligibility for special education services for struggling students in the charter school system a ccording to

state and federal laws

Prepare and interpret assessment findings in a cohesive psycho-educational report and provide interventions and recommendations for at

risk students

Facilitate child education and counseling groups regarding various areas of psycho -social development including building friendship skills,

anger management, communication and problem solving, teasing and bullying, understanding learning differences and ADHD, and

understanding emotions

Jewish Family Services, Infant Preschool Mental Health- San Diego, CA

Clinical Psychology Internship September 2010-July 2011

Facilitated general and advanced parent education groups for individuals referred from community and health clinics

Provided in-home individualized support to parents a nd children using principles of positive parenting, and behavioral analysis

Analyzed assessment screening instruments to determine need for social - emotional, cognitive, or developmental intervention

Interpreted and analyzed data regarding early intervention screening instruments and parent/teacher rater consistency, and pr ovided

recommendations, goals, and activities using developmental considerations from assessment data

University of California San Diego- Moore’s Cancer Center and Pain Clinic, San Diego, CA

Clinical Psychology Practicum -III July 2009 – June 2010

Provided individual and couple psychotherapy using techniques and interven tions based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness -

Based Stress Reduction, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy

Co-facilitated patient education support groups for lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and melanoma patients and caregivers

Conducted psychological consultations to determine recommendations for chronic pain patients

K RISTEN K BUNKER MUR DOCK P AGE 2

Poway Unified School District- San Diego, CA

School Psychology Internship August 2007 – June 2008

Conducted psycho-educational assessments inclu ding: cognitive, behavioral, and processing assessments to determine eligibility for special

education services for struggling students according to state and federal laws

Prepared and interpreted assessment findings in a cohesive psycho-educational report with interventions and recommendations for

services

Provided designated counseling services for students receiving special education services

San Diego Unified School District – Transition R esources Program, San Diego, CA

Rehabilitation Specialist November 2005- August 2007

Facilitated independent living skills by teaching job readiness, resume development, and interviewing skills for students ages 18 -22 with an

Individualized Education Plan

Participated in Person Centered Planning to identify student’s individual strengths and to develop plans based on their inte rest, as well as

linked students with community resources including mental health services and housing

The Children’s Center – Salt Lake City, UT

Lead Facilitator of Day Treatment June 2001-May 2005

Planed age appropriate curriculum and activities for pre-school age children with emotional and/or behavioral problems

Assisted clinical supervisor in developing and implementing behavior plans

Supervised co-staff and up to five volunteers in a day treatment class

The University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute – Salt Lake City, UT

Psychiatric Technician September 2002 – M ay 2005

Maintained a therapeutic environment for individuals with emotional and/or behavioral disorders

Implemented behavior modification plans

Facilitated age appropriate counseling groups and activities regarding life and coping skills and recorded patient progress

P ROFESSIONAL CERTIFI CATIONS AND LICENSES

Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychologist, California State Department of Education

School Psychology Credential, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

School Psychology Credential- Pending, South Carolina Department of Education

Licensed Psychological Assistant- License # PSB 33837, California Board of Psychology

Licensed Psychological Associate - Pending, North Carolina Board of Psychology

T EACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, Alliant International University- CSPP

Course: Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior 2009-2013

Teaching Assistant, Alliant International University- CSPP

Course: Intellectual Assessment 2008

M EMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association

National Association of School Psychologists

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

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