EDUCATION:
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Psy.D., Applied Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
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M.S., Clinical Psychology, Vanguard University of Southern California
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B.A., Psychology, Vanguard University of Southern California
CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 46765)
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AAMFT Approved Supervisor
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EMDRIA Certified Therapist
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EMDRIA Approved Consultant
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EMDR Trained
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Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) Practitioner
COURSES TAUGHT:
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MA-MFT: Psychopathology, Supervised Practicum, Lifespan Development, Interpersonal Communications and Therapeutic Qualities
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DMFT: Doctoral Seminar, Advanced Treatment of Couples and Families
DISSERTATIONS CHAIRED:
Avilez, J. (2023). Intergenerational Trauma in the Latinx Community. Hope International University.
Heim, M. (2024). A Correlation Between Parental Meta-Emotion Philosophy and Attachment Style.
Sherman, D. (2024). The Development of an Alternative to Suspension Program: BE WELL. Hope International University.
Fairley, S. (In process). Psychosis and Racial Disparity. Hope International University.
KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:
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Delta Kappa, the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society United States
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Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology
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American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) - Clinical Member
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EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) - Clinical Member
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Journal Reviewer for the Journal of Feminist Family Therapy
ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
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Foster Care and Trauma
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Developmental Trauma
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Attachment Theory
PUBLICATIONS:
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Innovations in MFT Training in Family Therapy Magazine. Coauthored by Erin Parker, Laura Steele, and Lisa Wilson, 2011.
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Hastings, S. (2013). Foster Care Alumni Experiences: Development of Components of a Treatment Model. Dissertation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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Frederick, T.; Pate, R.; Overholser, B.; Hastings, S.; Amadi, P.; Organistko, M.; & Bran, J. (2014). Integrating Faith and Learning: An Initial Study of Undergraduate Psychology, Human Development, and Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy Students. Poster Presentation: American Psychological Association, 12th Annual Mid-year Conference on Religion & Spirituality. Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
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Hastings, S. (2024). Connect-OC Coalition Panel Discussion on February 24th. Attachment theory to support the development of meaningful relationships (family, friends, romantic partners) in youth and young adults (via Zoom).
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Hastings, S. (2024). Philosophical and Psychological Foundations in Education. START Global’s 11th International Educational Symposium: The Futuristic Archetype for Global Education in Chennai, India, on July 19 & 20, 2024.
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EMDR Basic Training
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
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Angel’s Baseball
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Royal Family Kids Camp
Verse:
The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”
Micah 6:8 (CEV)
