Patricia S. Dixon

**** *********’s Drive, Bradenton, FL, 34209

Phone #: 773-***-**** E-Mail: abm519@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

****-******* ***** ****** ** Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

Doctoral Student of Clinical Psychology, APA Accredited

Doctoral Dissertation Topic: Racial Identity, Psychological

Outcomes and Academic Achievement in African American

Adolescents

2003-2006 Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, 2006

Maters Thesis Topic: Protective Factors for African American

Children Raised by Single Mothers

1999-2003 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2003

PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:

2009-Present

Psychology Internship, Manatee Glens Community Counseling, Bradenton, FL

Work in a community mental health setting, providing screening and counseling services

to children and adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse issues as well as

their families. Facilitate weekly group aimed at promoting self-awareness, and social

skills in middle school aged adolescents. Complete psychological assessments on

children involved in the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Participate in

facilitating presentations and trainings on clinical topics.

2008- 2009

Therapy Practicum, Bridgeview/Challenger Day School, Niles, IL

Worked with children between the ages of 7-21 who exhibited emotional and learning

disabilities, other health impairments, and autism. Provided weekly individual therapy.

Facilitated group therapy twice a week. Maintained consistent contact with teachers and

parents.

2007-2008

Assessment Practicum, Will County Youth Services, Joliet, IL

Completed 15 full batteries for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, as well as

youth referred by clinical therapist. Provided feedback to children, parents and therapists.

Consulted cases with other professionals. Presented cases during group supervision.

Received weekly individual and group supervision. Instruments employed included

Intelligence tests, Achievement tests, and Objective and Projective measures of

social/emotional functioning.

2007

Community Service Practicum, Institute on Social Exclusion, Chicago, IL

Completed project working on examining structures in the United States that reflect

social exclusion and serve to perpetuate the social issues the country faces, such as

homelessness, incarceration rates, and disparity among the health care system.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2007-2009

Advocate Counselor

Evanston/North Shore YWCA, Evanston, IL

Provided daily individual and group counseling to women survivors of domestic

violence. Worked with women struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Facilitated psycho-educational, parenting and support groups. Facilitated weekly

financial empowerment group designed specifically for women survivors of domestic

violence. Provided case management services. Participated in facilitating a 40-hour

Domestic Violence Group Training. Facilitated a weekly group at Evanston Township

High School which focused on empowering teenage girls and provided them with

leadership opportunities.

2005-2007

Director of Social Services

Evanston Community Defenders Office, Evanston, IL

Worked with youth, young adults and their families involved in, or at risk of becoming

involved in the juvenile justice system. Served as a liaison between attorneys, probation

officers, parents, judges, and teachers. Provided individual therapy, family therapy, group

therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. Facilitated groups regarding

social skills, anger management, and career preparation. Attended juvenile and adult

court weekly. Provided crisis intervention counseling and support for youth and their

families. Assessed client’s level of need. Conducted intake assessments. Assisted with the

researching and writing of grants.

2003-2005

Case Manager

Connection for the Homeless, Evanston, IL

Worked with homeless men and women, many of whom struggled with issues of mental

illness and substance abuse. Provided case management, individual counseling, group

counseling, and substance abuse evaluations. Facilitated groups on job preparation and

financial planning. Successfully developed and conducted weekly women’s group.

Developed and conducted weekly groups working with individuals struggling with dual

diagnoses (Mental Illness and Substance Abuse, MISA). Coordinated weekly psychiatric

clinic.

Summers 2000 & 2001

Case Manager

Ron’s Houses, Pontiac, MI

Attended open meetings with individuals recovering from addiction. Managed case files

of individuals living in house.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

2001-2003

Teaching Assistant PSY 246, Sensitivity to Children I

Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Instructed class once a week for two hours. Effectively introduced the concepts of play

therapy to students. Facilitated a creative and interactive learning environment. Provided

hour individual supervision to 20 students. Effectively lead group discussion.

Evaluated weekly feedback forms handed in by the students each week.

2001-2003

Teaching Assistant PSY 247, Sensitivity to Children II

Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Instructed class once a week for two hours. Facilitated a creative and interactive learning

environment. Monitored students progress with children they engaged in play sessions

with. Monitored how well students used the concepts of play therapy in their play

sessions with children ages 4-7. Effectively taught students how to engage in empathetic

behavior when interacting with children.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

2006

Dixon, Patricia; Meyers, Steven; Helford, Mike; Masters Thesis: Protective Factors for

African American Children in Single-Parent-Female Headed Households.

2001-2003

Research Assistant, Green, Robert; Livingston, Jonathan; Griffore, Robert; Phenice,

Lillian; Zerbinos; Schweitzer, John; Hall, Ronald; Lewis, Kelly; Brosi, Whitney; Smith,

Joi; Administrative Support, Teacher Morale, and Academic Achievement: How School

Climate and Culture Impact Learning, The Skillman Foundation

2002-2003

Research Assistant, Green, Robert; Griffore, Robert; Schweitzer, John; Phenice, Lillian;

Hall, Ronald; Zerbinos, Eugenia; Symposium on Closing the Achievement Gap in

Detroit: Duplication Models of Academic Success, The NABSE Foundation (In Press)

2002-2003

Research Assistant, McAdoo, Harriette P.; Martin, Pamela; Livingston, Jonathan;

Younge, Sinead; African American and Mexican American Parents: Cultural

Socialization Factors and Stress in Rearing Children with Disabilities.

2002

Research Scholar, Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement

Program/Summer Research Opportunity Program

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Worked under the guidance of Dr. Gary Stollak on a project entitled Self-Esteem, Adult

Attachment and Characteristics Desired in a Future Romantic Spouse/Life Partner

Among College Females.

2001-2002

Research Assistant, Brophy-Herb, Holly; Stollak, Gary. Toddlers Social Competence. I

engagned in qualitative and quantitative research involving the coding of video tapes

under several different dyads. Used SPSS to analyze data. Prepared data results to be

presented at conferences.

CONFERENCES/PRESENTATIONS:

Boxley, R.; P. S. (2009, October). Specific Challenges and Intervention for Students with

Asperger’s Disorder [Power Point slides]. Paper presented at the Florida

Association of School Psychologists 36th Annual Conference.

Dixon, P. S. (2007, May). Protective Factors for African American Children Raised by

Single Mothers [Power Point slides]. Paper presented at the Midwestern

Psychological Association 2007 Conference.

Livingston, J.; Dixon, P. S.; Brently. J. (2003, August). Race, Activism and Mental

Health: Can Activism Lead to Better Psychological Outcomes for African

Americans Working in the Black Community [Power Point slides]. Paper

presented at The Association of Black Psychologists 2003 Annual Convention,

New Orleans, Louisiana.

McAdoo, H.P.; Livingston, J.; Dixon, P. S.; Martin, P.; Younge, S. (2003, August).

African American Parents: Cultural Socialization Factors and Stress in Rearing

Children with Disabilities [Round Table Discussion]. Paper presented at The

Association of Black Psychologists 2003 Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Dixon, P. S. (2002, July). Self-Esteem, Adult Attachment and Characteristics Desired in

a Future Romantic Spouse or Life Partner Among College Females [Roundtable

Discussion]. Paper presented at National CIC SROP Conference, Pennsylvania

State University, PA.

Dixon, P. S. (2002, August). Self-Esteem, Adult Attachment and Characteristics Desired

in a Future Romantic Spouse or Life Partner Among College Females [Power

Point slides]. Paper presented at McNair/SROP Research Symposium, Michigan

State University, East Lansing, MI.

Dixon, P. S. (2002, August). Self-Esteem, Adult Attachment and Characteristics Desired

in a Future Romantic Spouse or Life Partner Among College Females [Poster

Presentation]. Paper presented at McNair/SROP Research Symposium, Michigan

State University, East Lansing, MI.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

September, 2007 Association of Black Psychologists, Chicago Chapter

January, 2007 Illinois Association of Psychology Graduate Students

January, 2002 McNair/SROP Scholar

April, 2002 The National Scholars Honor Society

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

2008 Certificate of Attendance in Intensive Counseling for Domestic

Violence and Sexual Assault Workers Training

2008 Certificate of Attendance at Building Cross Cultural

Communication Training

2007 Certificate in 40-hour Domestic Violence Training

2005 Certificate in Aggression Replacement Training

2004 Certificate of Attendance at Advanced Motivational Interviewing

Training

VOLUNTEER/ACTIVITIES:

2008-Present Member, Adler Black Student Association

2007-Present Board Member, Evanston Community Defender Office

2007-Present Co-Chair, Young Women’s Leadership Board YWCA

2007-Present Co-Chair, Adler Ethnic Minority Student Association

2007-Present Committee Member, Leadership Evanston Alumni Association

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