D Catherine Walker

 D Catherine Walker

D Catherine Walker

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Union College - Psychology


Resume

  • 2013

    HPA/LiveWell

    Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (AFCS/AFCSNY)

    University at Albany

    State University of New York

    Siena College

    Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center

    University at Albany

    School of Criminal Justice

    Loudonville

    NY

    Courses taught: \nChild and Adolescent Psychopathology\nThe Psychology of Eating Disorders

    Instructor of Record

    Siena College

    Schenectady

    NY

    Visiting Assistant Professor

    Union College

    •\tCarried a caseload of approximately 15-20 individual therapy/assessment with clients with a wide range of DSM-IV Axis I and II psychopathology and symptom severity\n•\tProvided walk-in crisis and consultation services to the University at Albany community \n•\tConducted single session alcohol interventions

    Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention of College Students \n•\tCoordinated Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program Outreach Program: supervised returning outreach students in a credit bearing course

    taught a credit bearing training course on peer education to outreach trainees

    supervised post-baccalaureate graduate assistant

    coordinated prevention and health promotion theme weeks on campus

    developed new outreach programming

    liaised with campus faculty and staff\n•\tMember of Intern Selection Committee

    Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Committee

    Alcohol Awareness Week Planning Committee

    and Sexuality Month Planning Committee

    University at Albany Counseling Center

    University at Albany Weight and Eating Disorders Laboratory

    Albany

    NY

    •\tAdministered the Eating Disorder Examination (EDE)

    a semi-structured interview of eating disordered thoughts

    feelings

    and behaviors to prospective

    current

    and follow-up study participants\n•\tAdministered test meals to prospective

    current

    and follow-up study participants

    Eating Disorder Assessment Administrator

    Albany

    NY

    Instructor of Record

    Development of Child Psychology

    University at Albany

    State University of New York

    Albany

    NY

    •\tClinical staff member for intensive rehabilitation program for those with acquired brain injury (ABI)\n•\tAssisted with client case formulation and treatment planning\n•\tLed group sessions\n•\tCoached ABI patients in cognitive training tasks

    Clinical Staff Member

    NeuroPsychologic Rehabilitation Services

    •\tProvided psychological services to a caseload of 7-10 clients; included psychotherapy and assessment services\n•\tConducted court-ordered family assessments to provide recommendations as to appropriate placement and services for children and adolescents in temporary residential placement\n•\tParticipated in weekly assessment seminars. Assessments included neuropsychological

    cognitive ability

    attention

    personality

    and achievement tests (specific assessments available upon request)\n•\tAttended weekly individual and group supervision sessions

    conducted monthly case presentations to address clinical issues\n•\tCompleted telephone screens to obtain relevant information from potential clients; provided clients with information about services available at PSC\n•\tMaintained client charts

    included: intake assessment reports

    progress notes

    monthly mental status evaluations

    interim summaries

    and closing summaries\n•\tReviewed charting for practicum students and graduate assistants; Provided feedback and instruction as needed in order to ensure accurate and thorough documentation of services

    Psychological services Center

    University at Albany

    Conduct individual and group therapy with a specialty in eating disorder treatment.

    HPA/LiveWell

    Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (AFCS/AFCSNY)

    Albany

    NY

    •\tLocated

    collected

    organized

    and summarized research for the literature review for a paper describing a two-year sex education program for minority students and their parents being implemented in the Bronx; Supervisor: Marcia Sutherland

    Ph.D.\n•\tWrote literature review for an Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs (OAPP)-granted study on program implementation fidelity

    focusing on sexual education programs developed for use in underserved populations; Supervisor: Elaine Walker

    Ph.D. (Principal Investigator)

    Research Assistant

    Schenectady

    New York

    Assistant Professor

    Union College

  • 2006

    Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Clinical Psychology

    University at Albany

    State University of New York

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    Clinical Psychology

    AD HOC REVIEWER:\n\tBody Image: An International Journal of Research

    \n\tPsychiatry Research.\n\nMEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:\nAssociation for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)

    \n\tEating and Obesity Special Interest Group. \nAcademy for Eating Disorders (AED)

    \n\tMen’s Special Interest Group.\n\nEXPERT CONSULTANT on Male Body Image & Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder:\n\tMen’s Health Magazine.

    University at Albany

    State University of New York

    The University of Glasgow

  • 2000

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    Psychology & English double major

    Phi Beta Kappa

    Dean's List (8 semesters)

    Graduate of Rutgers College Honors Program

    Rutgers University Orchestra

    Kirkpatrick Choir

    Deep Treble a Cappella

    Study Abroad program: University of Glasgow

    UK

    Rutgers

    The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

    Summa cum laude

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    Hildebrandt

    T.

    Walker

    D. C.

    Alfano

    L.

    Delinsky

    S.

    & Bannon

    K. (2010). Development and validation of a male specific body checking questionnaire. International Journal of Eating Disorders

    77-87. DOI: 10.1002/eat.20669

    Development and validation of a male specific body checking questionnaire.

    NeuroPsychologic Rehabilitation Services

    Psychological Services Center

    University at Albany

    Union College

    University at Albany Counseling Center

    University at Albany Weight and Eating Disorders Laboratory

  • 9

    Walker

    D. C.

    Murray

    A. M.

    Lavender

    J.

    & Anderson

    D. A. (2012). The direct effects of manipulating body checking in men. Body Image

    462-468. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2012.06.001

    The direct effects of manipulating body checking in men.

    The Encyclopedia of Body Image and Human Appearance is a unique reference for a growing area of scientific inquiry. It brings together in one source the research from experts in a variety of fields examining this psychological and sociological phenomenon. The breadth of topics covered

    and the current fascination with this subject area ensure this reference will be of interest to researchers and a lay audience alike.

    Body Image Behaviors: Checking

    Fixing

    and Avoiding.

    Body Image in People of African Descent: A Systematic Review.

    Katie Bannon

    Sherry Delinsky

    Ph.D.

    Lauren Alfano

    Thomas Hildebrandt

    Psy.D.

  • 6

    Walker

    D. C.

    Anderson

    D. A.

    & Hildebrandt

    T. (2009). Body checking behaviors in men. Body Image

    164-170. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2009.05.001

    Body checking behaviors in men.

    Andrea D. Murray

    M.A.

    Edited by Leigh Cohn

    Raymond Lemberg. The subgroup of males with eating disorders has been understudied

    and this book presents the most comprehensive look at this topic since Arnold Andersen edited the text Males with Eating Disorders in 1990. This monograph represents both original research and reviews of other studies based on a special issue of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention

    with additional added chapters.

    Body checking and avoidance behaviors in men: Current findings and future directions.

    Drew Anderson

    Ph.D.

    Jason Lavender

    Ph.D.

    Andrea D. Murray

    M.A.

  • 000

    Albany

    NY

    •\tRecruited juvenile and young adult participants from community\n•\tSupervised graduate and undergraduate research assistants.\n•\tInterviewed adolescents and young adults regarding plea deal decision making

    experience with the justice system

    and adjudicative competence\n•\tManaged laboratory hardware and software including video recording system and computerized assessment material.

    Project Coordinator

    Creating and Transferring Knowledge on Guilty Pleas

    NSF

    $175

    Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center

    University at Albany

    School of Criminal Justice

    •\tServed as a resource for faculty supervisors

    graduate assistants

    and practicum students regarding policies and procedures of the Psychological Services Center (PSC)\n•\tCoordinated orientation activities and materials for practicum students and faculty supervisors; Trained students to utilize closed circuit visual recording system to videotape sessions; Familiarized trainees with PSC charting procedures \n•\tFacilitated coordination of weekly assessment seminars; Led assessment seminars at request of PSC Director. Assessments included neuropsychological

    cognitive ability

    attention

    personality

    and achievement tests (specific assessments used available upon request)\n•\tMaintained assessment library: organized

    ordered

    and updated materials as needed

    informed faculty supervisors and trainees about relevant assessment procedures\n•\tAssisted in program development for contract with Albany Family Court

    St. Anne’s Institute

    and Samaritan Shelters; Redesigned family assessment interview; Organized system for decision-making

    task delegation

    and communication between PSC graduate assistants and St. Anne’s Institute social workers\n•\tManaged PSC’s hardware and software and was responsible for troubleshooting any problems that arose. Hardware and software included state of the art closed circuit video recording system and computerized assessment administration and scoring programs.

    Psychological Services Center

    University at Albany

    Spanish

    French

    Graduate Student Organization Travel Grant

    Grant received to fund travel to present research at the Academy for Eating Disorders’ 2009 International Conference on Eating Disorders in Cancun

    Mexico. Award amount: $275

    University at Albany

    Graduate Student Organization

    Psychology Department Graduate Initiative Award

    Grant received to fund recruitment for ecological momentary assessment of body checking

    avoidance

    and affect in women. Award amount: $260

    University at Albany

    Psychology Department

    Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) Early Career Investigator Travel Fellowship

    Fellowship covers costs associated with attending and presenting research at the 2010 International Conference on Eating Disorders in Salzburg

    Austria; Travel Fellows are invited to attend the Research Teaching Day (invite only)

    offered by AED in collaboration with the Eating Disorders Research Society

    Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) & AED

    Graduate Student Organization Travel Grant

    Grant received to fund travel to present research at the 2010 Eating Disorders Research Society conference in Boston

    MA. Award amount: $250

    University at Albany

    Graduate Student Organization

    Psychology Department Graduate Initiative Award

    Grant received to fund recruitment for dissertation research. Award Amount: $150

    University at Albany

    Psychology Department

    National Psychologist Trainee Register Credentialing Scholarship

    Scholarship created in conjunction with American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) to cover costs of initial registration fees in order to be credentialed by the National Register of Health Services Psychologists (NRHSP) - Scholarship amount: $300

    National Register of Health Services Psychologists (NRHSP)

    Invited Paper Presentation

    Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) Early Career Investigator Travel Fellows

    Invited to present a paper at the 2010 International Conference on Eating Disorders in Salzburg

    \nAustria; Paper session earmarked specifically for Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) Early Career Investigator Travel Fellows

    Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) & National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    Graduate Student Organization Research Grant

    Grant received to fund recruitment for dissertation research. Award Amount: $200

    University at Albany

    Graduate Student Organization

    University at Albany Benevolent Association Award

    Grant received to fund recruitment for dissertation research. Award Amount: $500

    University at Albany

    Psychology Department Graduate Initiative Award

    Grant received to fund recruitment for ecological momentary assessment of body checking

    avoidance

    and affect in women. Award amount: $250

    University at Albany

    Psychology Department

    Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) Early Career Investigator Travel Fellowship

    Fellowship covers costs associated with attending and presenting research at the 2008 International Conference on Eating Disorders in Seattle

    WA; Travel Fellows are invited to attend the Research Teaching Day (invite only)

    offered by AED in collaboration with the Eating Disorders Research Society

    Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) & AED

    Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences Excellence Award Scholarship

    Rutgers College General Honors Program. Award Amount: $80

    000 (2000-2004)\n

    Rutgers University

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    Body checking behaviors in men.

    Thomas Hildebrandt

    Psy.D.

    Drew Anderson

    Ph.D.