WORK ADDRESS

18500 156th Avenue N.E.
Suite #202
Woodinville, Washington 98072
Phone (425) 481-5700, ext. 8#
E-Mail: elsaoconnor@comcast.net

EDUCATION:

1998

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology.
Specialization: Counselor Education and Supervision.

1985

Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
Doctor of Education, Specialization: Group Dynamics
and Mental Health Education.

1977

Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
Master of Arts, Counseling.

1966

Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology.

1962-1964

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Sociology and Psychology.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES:

1999

Licensed Psychologist, Washington State #2357

1996

Clinical Psychology Internship, University of Washington
School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.

1996

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for the Chronic Depressions,
Unipolar Mood Disorder Institute, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Richmond, Virginia.

1994

Interpersonal Therapy for Depression Certification,
Western Psychiatric Institute, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

1978

Certification, Sexual Dysfunction Clinic,
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

POSITIONS:

1/00-present  

Private psychotherapy practice.  

1/00-6/05  

Clinical Instructor, University of Washington.  Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. School of Medicine.  Seattle, Washington.  

7/99-10/99                   

Honorary Visitor (Lecturer, Tutor, Examiner) University of Auckland, Department of Psychological Studies, Auckland, New Zealand.  

7/98-7/99                   

Private psychotherapy practice.  Clinical Instructor, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington. 

1990 - 1997                   

Lecturer, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine. Director, Group Psychotherapy Program, and Director of Human Sexuality Clinic, Ouptatient Psychiatry Clinic. 

1985 - 1990 

Coordinator, Group Psychotherapy, University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, Seattle Washington.

1977 - 1985                   

Mental Health Practitioner II, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.  

1979 - 1980 

Leave of Absence: University of Leeds, Consultant. Department of Psychology, Leeds, England. 

1973  

Research Consultant, Office of Institutional Educational Research, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

1971 - 1974                   

Group Therapist, Youth Eastside Services, Bellevue, Washington.  

1967 - 1968                   

Family Caseworker, Department of Social and Health Services, Seattle, Washington.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

TEACHING:

7/99-10/99                   

Guest lecturer, Family Therapy, Department of Psychological Studies, University of Auckland,
Auckland, New Zealand.

7/99-10/99                   

Lecturer and tutor, Introduction to Counseling in the Community, Department of Psychological Studies, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

12/97           

Basic Counseling Skills for Teachers. Training program conducted at Wangdiphodrang, Bhutan. Sponsored by the United Nations Development Program.

9/97             

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Workshops for mental health professionals on depression. Topics: Interpersonal Therapy for Depression; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Depression; Group Psychotherapy for Depression (two sessions). Whidbey Island, Washington.

12/96           

Basic Counseling Skills for Teachers. Training program conducted at Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu, Nepal.

1992-1997                   

Development of Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic psychoeducational classes in anxiety and depression, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

1992            

Development of videotape program for co-therapists and participants in group psychotherapy, University of
Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Seattle, Washington.

1990-1996                   

Human Sexuality Workshop for first year medical students, University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.

1985-1997
1999-2005                   

Group Psychotherapy Didactic for second and third year psychiatric residents as part of their core curriculum, University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.

1977-1982

Adult Development Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

Psychoeducational classes taught:


Improving Interpersonal Relationships
Intensive Assertiveness
Overcoming Shyness
Couples Communication
Women in Transition
Communication in Conversation
Making Effective Life Changes

1978            

Teaching Assistant, Fundamental Counseling Skills, Seattle, University, Seattle, Washington

SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS:

4/06

Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Approaches for Treating Depression and Anxiety. Workshop sponsored by the Malta Psychological Association. Valletta, Malta. 

12/04-1/05

Peer Youth Counselors Training program.  Workshop sponsored by the Ministry of Education. Royal Government of Bhutan. Thimphu, Bhutan.

7/04

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Depression:  Expansion into the Spiritual Dimension.  Spiritual Dimension in Therapy and Experiential Exploration Conference at The University of East Anglia, Norwich, England.

10/99

Workshop, Rethinking Depression: Recent Models and their Applications for Practitioners, The University of Auckland and the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, Auckland, New Zealand. Workshop also presented at the University of Waikato, Department of Counsellor Education, Hamilton, New Zealand.

9/99

Psychoeducational Groups. University of Waikato, Department of Counsellor Education, Hamilton, New Zealand.

7/97           

Presenter, XIIth International Congress on Personal Construct Psychology, Emerging Portraits of Chronic Depression in Life Narratives of Women and Men.

12/96

Career Guidance Programs in Schools: The Development of Emotional Intelligence. Youth Guidance and Counseling Section, Ministry of Health and Education, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan.

10/95

Research and Inquiry presentation, Portraits of Chronically Depressed Women, School of Education, University of Washington.

4/95

Basics of Group Psychotherapy. Department of Educational Psychology, University of Washington.

10/94

Cognitive Behavioral Theories, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Washington.

11/93

Women Throughout Their Lifespan, workshop, Department of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, England

10/93

The Art and Technique of Group Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, University College, Dublin, Ireland.

5/93

Fundamentals of Marital and Family Therapy, Montlake Institute, Seattle, Washington.

1/92

Women at Midlife: Transitions and Therapy Issues. Washington State Psychological Association, Seattle, Washington.

2/90

Workshop, Aspects of Human Sexuality for Psychotherapists, Montlake Institute, Seattle,Washington.

6/89

Workshop, Developing and Maintaining Group Psychotherapy Programs, Whitman County Mental Health Center, Pullman, Washington, sponsored by the Community Education Program in the division of Community Psychiatry.

4/87

Workshop, Assisting Women In Transition, Division of Continuing Education, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

3/86

Workshop, Life Transition for Women, Dean's Office, School of Education, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

5/85

Public Seminar, Women Living Confidently, Department of Doctoral Studies, School of Education, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

10/82

Workshop, Making Effective Changes in Leadership Styles, Edmonds School District, Edmonds, Washington.

6/81

Seminar, Intimate Assertiveness, Community Forum Series, Adult Development Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

2/81

Seminar, Improving Interpersonal Relationships, Community Forum Series, Adult Development Program, Department of 
Psychiatry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

11/79

Workshop, Developing Skills in Assertiveness, Department of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, England.

11/79

Workshop, Group Treatment for Marital Dysfunction, National Marriage and Guidance Council, Herbert Gray College, Rugby, England.

10/79

Workshop, Group Leadership Interventions, Department of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, England.

SPECIALIZED RESPONSIBILITIES:

University of Washington Community Relations Committee.

Undergraduate Education Committee, Department of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences.

University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient
Psychiatry Executive Committee.

University of Washington Medical Center Outpatient
Psychiatry Operations Committee.

Coordinator, physical move of Psychiatry and 
Behavioral Medicine Clinic; Center for Anxiety and 
Depression;

Psychotherapy Didactic Planning Committee.

Psychology Residents Didactic Committee

Psychology Residents Awards Committee

TECHNICAL REPORTS :

1985

D.D. Hunt, and E. O' Connor, "Curriculum Inventory: Key Phrase Analysis of an Integrated Curriculum” (University of Washington School of Medicine).

1984

E. O'Connor, "Utilization of Mental Health Practitioners in Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics: Results of a National Survey."

PUBLICATIONS :

1997

Chapter, “Group Psychotherapy and Couples/Family Treatment” with Margaret R. Kuklinski, Ph.D. in Current Psychiatric Therapy II, edited by David L. Dunner, W.E. Saunders Co.

1992

Chapter, "Group Therapy, Marital/Familial Treatment" with James Croake, Ph.D. in Current Psychiatric Therapy, edited by David L. Dunner, W.E. Saunders Co.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS :

American Psychological Association

Washington State Psychological Association

Association for Counseling and Development