ASHLEY M. DOUKAS EDUCATION THE NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, NEW YORK, NY: PHD IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 2012- Present; PhD expected May 2017 GPA: 3.97 Dissertation: Know Pain, Know Gain: A psychophysiological investigation of pain as self- regulatory mechanism among trauma survivors Committee: Dr. Wendy D Andrea (chair), Dr. McWelling Todman, Dr. Greg Siegle THE NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, NEW YORK, NY: MA IN PSYCHOLOGY 2010-2012 GPA: 3.97 Thesis: Psychophysiological Predictors of Working Alliance Among Treatment- Seeking Women With Complex Trauma Exposure Committee: Dr. Wendy D Andrea (chair) and Dr. Jeremy Safran THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DURHAM, NH: BA IN PSYCHOLOGY 2006-2010 Minor: Justice Studies GPA: 4.0; Graduated Summa Cum Laude Thesis: Examining Episodic Memory Use on Science Exam Questions: A Think- Aloud Study Advisor: Dr. Michelle Leichtman CLINICAL EXPERIENCE CHIEF PSYCHOLOGY EXTERN, MANHATTAN VA, NEW YORK, NY July 2014- Present. Population: Veterans; Outpatient and inpatient; Individual and group formats Supervisors: Dr. Cory Chen (primary), Dr. Maria Shifrin, Dr. Gladys Todd, Dr. Erica Shreck, Dr. Danielle Hamlin, Dr. Christine Ingenito, Dr. Sulani Perera, Dr. Chrystianne DeAlmeida, Dr. Lillian Sultan, Dr. Nicole Nehrig General Duties: Coordinating patient care in an interdisciplinary hospital setting; providing individual short- and long- term therapy to veterans using cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), dynamic interpersonal (DIT), and psychodynamic modalities; providing a manualized intervention for caregivers of dementia patients (REACH VA) on a group and individual basis; providing psychological testing; co- leading a weekly drop- in Distress Tolerance DBT skills group; attending weekly DBT team meetings. (18-20 hours per week) Current Rotation: The above duties and: Psychiatric emergency room rotation (6 months), including meeting with patients in crisis, conducting suicidality and homicidality risk assessments, coordinating psychiatric inpatient admissions, coordinating outpatient mental health care, and collaborating with staff psychiatrists; Conducting intake assessments for the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP; 6 months), an intensive treatment program for veterans with substance use disorders; Serving as chief extern, aiding in training four psychology externs,
facilitating peer supervisions, leading meetings and didactic seminars, and providing general support and guidance. First Rotation: The above duties and an additional suicide safety planning rotation with high- risk inpatient population. Responsibilities included risk assessment, engaging in suicide safety planning, and coordinating post- discharge care, and providing follow- up. PSYCHOLOGY EXTERN, BROOKLYN COLLEGE PERSONAL COUNSELING CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY September 2013- May 2014 Population: College students; Outpatient; Individual and group format Supervisors: Dr. Yair Kramer, Dr. Margery Frosch, Dr. Sally Robles Conducted intake assessments; provided short- and long- term individual therapy in cognitive behavioral, supportive, and psychodynamic modalities; conducted mental health workshops in topics such as Stress Management and Academic Achievement; held regular walk- in hours for students in crisis; engaged in crisis intervention and consultation; conducted risk assessments; engaged in safety planning; provided treatment referrals; co- led a closed interpersonal process therapy group (17 hours per week) PSYCHIATRY EXTERN, BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY September 2012- September 2013 Population: Adult inpatients with various Axis I and Axis II disorders Supervisor: Dr. Michael Friedmann Co- led two interpersonal process therapy groups (Music Therapy and Family Issues) on an acute adult psychiatric inpatient unit; evaluated and documented patients mental status, monitoring change over time; attended weekly group supervision; attended weekly Grand Rounds and observed admissions interviews. (5 hours per week) PSYCHOLOGY EXTERN, BRIEF PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH PROGRAM, BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY September 2012- Present Population: Adult outpatients Supervisor: Dr. Christopher Christian Current Rotation: Providing individual psychotherapy to one adult utilizing Cognitive Therapy (CT), CT case formulation, and participating in weekly group supervision. (3 hours per week) First Rotation: Conducted diagnostic intake evaluations (SCID I, SCID II, Relationship Scenario Inventory, and Adult Attachment Interview); presented case formulations to treatment team; completed a 10- month cognitive therapy seminar. (5 hours per week) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE PROJECT COORDINATOR, TRAUMA AND AFFECTIVE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY LAB, THE NEW SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NY September 2012- Present Project: Blunted and Discordant Affect: A Transdiagnostic Construct in Psychopathology. NIMH R01 MH096334-01 Page 2
Supervisors: Dr. Wendy D Andrea, Dr. Greg Siegle Coordinating researcher and interviewer training; managing collection of self- report, interview, and physiological data; collaborating with a sister research site to ensure research consistency and integrity; managing IRB renewals and modifications; evaluating interrater reliability in diagnostic interviews; managing participant recruitment; conducting clinical eligibility interviews; coordinating participant flow and scheduling; conducting clinical and diagnostic interviews (SCID- I, AAI, SCID- D, SIDP, CAPS). LAB MANAGER, TRAUMA AND AFFECTIVE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY LAB, THE NEW SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NY August 2012- August 2015 Supervisor: Dr. Wendy D Andrea Supervised and managed 15-20 undergraduate and graduate student members of a clinical psychology laboratory; interviewed, evaluated, and selected applicants; provided orientation and skills training to new members; managed personnel issues and conflicts; delegated and oversaw members responsibilities and skills development; evaluated and provided feedback on member performance; managed purchasing and finances for lab activities and supplies; coordinated scheduling; oversaw research project flow; provided mentorship to junior members. RESEARCH ASSISTANT, TRAUMA AND AFFECTIVE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY LAB, THE NEW SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NY October 2010- August 2012 Supervisor: Dr. Wendy D Andrea Assisted in psychological research studies on the impact of complex trauma, physiological correlates of dissociative disorders, and emotion regulation and cognitive processing of emotional cues. Duties included literature review, data collection, and skills training. RESEARCH ASSISTANT, EMBODIED COGNITION LAB, THE NEW SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NY September 2011- August 2012 Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Casasanto Assisted in research studies on embodied cognition and body- based mood induction techniques. Duties primarily included data collection. RESEARCH ASSISTANT, ACKERMAN INSTITUTE FOR THE FAMILY, NEW YORK, NY September 2011- June 2012 Supervisor: Dr. Martha Edwards Coordinated with clinicians to schedule research participants; administered research questionnaires to outpatient couples and families; entered and analyzed clinical data using SPSS; presented treatment outcome!indings to a multidisciplinary clinical team. MCNAIR SCHOLAR, MCNAIR GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DURHAM, NH September 2009- May 2010 Conducted undergraduate research on episodic memory in a classroom context using think- aloud protocols, drafted a research proposal, conducted think- aloud interviews with Page 3
participants, coded and analyzed data, presented data to faculty and at conferences. CERTIFICATION & TRAINING REACH VA CERTIFICATION Completed September 2014 Trained to administer manualized 12- session and 4- session treatment interventions designed to manage stress, provide psychoeducation, and teach trouble- shooting skills for caregivers of veterans with dementia. CHILD ABUSE IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING CERTIFICATION Completed December 2012 Trained to recognize and report signs of various types of abuse in children in accordance with New York State law. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS PUBLICATIONS Page 4 Doukas, A., & D Andrea, W. (2015). Examining the Physiological and Emotional Impact of Smiling as a Positive Mood Induction for Trauma Survivors. Selected for presentation at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research. September 30- October 4, 2015. Seattle, WA. Doukas, A., Herzog, S., Gardner- Schuster, E., & D Andrea, W. (2014). Autonomic Correlates of Trait Mindfulness. Presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Society for Psychophysiological Research. September 10-14, 2014. Atlanta, GA. Doukas, A., Hytner, L., Giffin, S., Spinazzola, J., & D Andrea, W. (2013). Childhood Emotional Abuse as a Predictor of Adult Axis I Pathology: Results from a Meta- Analysis. Presented at the 29th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. November 7-9, 2013. Philadelphia, PA. Doukas, A. & D Andrea, W. (2012). Fake It Til You Make It? Examining the Impact of Forced Smiling and Laughter on Physiology and Affect Among Trauma Survivors. Poster Presented at the 52nd annual meeting for the Society for Psychophysiological Research, New Orleans, LA. Doran, J., Doukas, A., D'Andrea, W., & Pole, N. (2011). Psychophysiological Correlates of Complex Trauma and Their Relationship to Psychotherapy Process. Poster Presented at the 51st annual meeting for the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Boston, MA. Doukas, A., Bemis, R., Leichtman, M., Pillemer, D., & Malahy, S. (2010). Examining Episodic Memory Use on Science Exam Questions: A Think- Aloud Study. Oral presentation at the Haselrud Undergraduate Research Conference, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. Doukas, A., Bemis, R., Leichtman, M., Pillemer, D., & Malahy, S. (2010). Episodic Memory Use in a Middle School Science Classroom: A Think- Aloud Study. Poster presented at the 22nd biennial Conference on Human Development, Fordham University, New York, NY. Doukas, A., Doran, J., D'Andrea, W., & Pole, N. (2014). Psychophysiological Correlates of Complex Trauma and Their Relationship to Psychotherapy Process. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27, 1-8.
Jin, X., Doukas, A., Beiting, M., & Viksman, A. (2014). Factors contributing to intimate partner violence among men in Kerala, India. Journal of family violence, 29(6), 643-652. TEACHING EXPERIENCE TEACHING ASSISTANT, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH METHODS The New School for Social Research Starting August 2015 Assisting instructor in teaching research methods skills to undergraduate psychology students; helping students design and implement research projects; ensuring ethics in research, overseeing the IRB submission process; holding office hours for working with students individually; evaluating and providing feedback on student projects, including literature review, clarity of writing, and quality of analysis; helping students conduct and interpret statistical analyses using SPSS; grading. TEACHING ASSISTANT, HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY AND ENGLISH Upward Bound Summer Program June 2008- August 2008 Assisted instructor in teaching high- school level biology and English to low- income, minority, and first- generation high school students in the Upward Bound Summer Program; facilitated class discussion; provided individual tutoring sessions. HONORS & AWARDS MERIT- BASED TUITION SCHOLARSHIP The New School for Social Research, 2010- Present CLASS MARSHAL College of Liberal Arts at The University of New Hampshire, 2010 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR AWARD For academic excellence. University of New Hampshire, 2009 & 2010 HERBERT A. CARROLL AWARD For Outstanding Senior in Psychology. University of New Hampshire, 2010 STUDENT FELLOWSHIP AWARD College of Liberal Arts at The University of New Hampshire, 2009 PHI BETA KAPPA S EDMUND G. MILLER AWARD For being the highest- ranked junior in Phi Beta Kappa, 2009 GRAY- WHITE- SHIELDS SCHOLARSHIP Academic achievement, University of New Hampshire, 2009 DEAN S SCHOLARSHIP University of New Hampshire, 2006-2010 DEAN S LIST University of New Hampshire, 2006-2010 FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENTAL AWARD For excellence in second- year French, University of New Hampshire, 2007 Page 5
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2013-2014 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TRAUMATIC STRESS STUDIES 2013- Present SOCIETY FOR PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2010- Present PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PEER REVIEWER, THE NEW SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN 2011-2012 Reviewed and edited research manuscripts in accordance with APA guidelines and provided constructive feedback for re- submissions to a graduate psychology journal. AD HOC REVIEWER, THE JOURNAL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS 2011 Reviewed and edited research manuscripts in accordance with APA guidelines and provided constructive feedback for a submission to the Journal of Traumatic Stress. ADDITIONAL SKILLS o Proficient in SPSS statistical analysis software o o o Experience using MindWare and BioLab psychophysiological data programs and cleaning physiological data Skilled in affixing electrodes for physiological monitoring, including EEG, EKG, EMG, and GSR Proficient in French REFERENCES DR. WENDY D ANDREA Associate Professor, The New School for Social Research dandreaw@newschool.edu (212) 229-5727 x3257 DR. CORY CHEN Supervisor, Manhattan VA Cory.chen@va.gov (212) 686-7500 ex. 4002 DR. YAIR KRAMER Supervisor, Brooklyn College Personal Counseling Center yair.kramer@gmail.com (748) 951-5363 Page 6