Herbert L. Gravitz, Ph.D.

~CURRICULUM VITAE~

Herbert L. Gravitz, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Board Certified in Illness Trauma
Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy
Fellow, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Diplomate and Board Certified, American Board of Forensic Examiners
Lic. No. PSY 4091

EDUCATION

Ph.D. 1969 University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Major: Clinical Psychology

Minor: (Inside) Learning Theory

(Outside) Special Education

M.A. 1966 University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Major: Psychology

B.S. 1964 University of Maryland

College Park, Maryland

Major: Psychology

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND ACCREDITATIONS

Licensed Psychologist, State of California (PSY 4091)

Affiliate Privileges, Department of Psychiatry, Cottage Hospital,

Santa Barbara, California (1974 to 1996)

Approved Consultant, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

Board Certified in Illness Trauma, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic

Stress

California Community Colleges Instructor Credential (No. 247211)

Certificated by the National Council of Health Service Providers in Psychology

Diplomate and Board Certified, American Board of Forensic Examiners

Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress

Fellow, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress

Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy

Listed in the National Registry of Experts in Traumatic Stress

Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals (1996)

Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare (2000/2001)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress

American Board of Forensic Examiners

American Psychological Association

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

California State Psychological Association

National Association for Children of Alcoholics

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

Obsessive Compulsive and Spectrum Disorders Association

Santa Barbara County Psychological Association (President, l981)

PROFESSIONAL BOARDS SERVED

Scientific Advisory Board, Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of Jacksonville, Fl.

(2001 to present)

Founding Board of Directors, Memory To Action!, Santa Barbara, California

(1997 to present)

Board of Advisors, The Healing Center Foundation, Santa Barbara, California

(1997 to present)

Board of Advisors, The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (1987 to

1996)

Founding Board of Directors, The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (1983 to 1987)

Board of Directors, Family Therapy Institute, Santa Barbara, California (1983 to

1989)

Board of Directors, Sanctuary House, Inc., Santa Barbara, California (1982

to 1983)

Board of Directors, Helpline, Inc., Santa Barbara, California (1980 to 1982)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Practice/Consultation 1979 to Present

2020 Alameda Padre Serra

Suite 217

Santa Barbara, California 93103

Core Faculty 1989 to 1992

Suzanne Somers Institute

Palm Springs, California 92262

Consulting Psychologist 1980 to 1982

Sanctuary House, Inc.

317 East Valerio Street

Santa Barbara, California 93101

Consulting Psychologist 1980 to 1981

Psychiatric Emergency Team

66 South San Antonio Road

Santa Barbara, California 93111

Coordinator of Training 1980 to 1981 (.50 FTE)

Counseling, Career Planning, and

Placement Services

University of California

Santa Barbara, California 93106

Counseling Program Director 1979 to 1980 (.80 FTE)

Counseling, Career Planning, and

Placement Services

University of California

Santa Barbara, California 93106

Assistant Director 1972 to 1979 (1.00 FTE)

Counseling Center

University of California

Santa Barbara, California 93106

Assistant Professor of Psychology 1969 to 1972

Department of Psychology

University of Windsor

Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B3P4

APA Approved Clinical Internship 1967 to 1968

Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

California Psychological Association

Part of the teaching faculty for Substance Abuse: Clinical, Legal, and Ethical Concerns, required course for re-license as a psychologist. Santa Barbara,

California. December 9, l995.

University of California Extension, Los Angeles, California

The Healing Edge for Adult Children: A Guide for Professionals. (1990)

University of California Extension, Santa Barbara, California

Treating Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Children of Trauma: A Guide for

Professionals. (1988; 1989; 1990)

University of California Extension, Santa Barbara, California

Co-teaching with Bowden, J. D., Adult Children of Alcoholics: Transforming

Liabilities into Assets. (1983; 1986; 1987; 1988)

Santa Barbara Community College Adult Education

Co-teaching with Bowden, J.D., Adult Children of Alcoholics. (1981 to 1984)

Adjunct Faculty, Antioch University West, Santa Barbara, California

An Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis. (1981 to 1984)

Doctoral Tutor, International College, Los Angeles, California (1981 to 1982)

Teaching Psychologist, Santa Barbara County Mental Health Center Psychiatric Residence Program

Client-Centered Theory and Practice. (1976)

Paraprofessional Peer Counseling, The Counseling Center, University of California, Santa Barbara, California

Basic Helping; Effective Communication; Group Leadership. (1972 to 1978)

Graduate School, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Principles of Psychological Assessment, The Clinical Interview, Individual

Intelligence Testing, and Projective Techniques. (1971)

Undergraduate School, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Abnormal Psychology. (1969 to 1972)

PUBLICATIONS

Gravitz, H. L. Trauma and Adversity: Triumph’s Crucible. Santa Barbara, California. Healing Visions Press. Expected Publication, Winter, 2004.

Gravitz, H. L. Mental Illness and the Family: Unlocking the Doors to Triumph. Santa Barbara, California. Healing Visions Press, 2003.

Gravitz, H. L. Words That Heal: More Help for the Family. Santa Barbara, California. Healing Visions Press, 2003.

Gravitz, H. L. "A Passionate Plea to Open the Doors to Other Fields of Healing." Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of Jacksonville. October, 2002.

Gravitz, H. L. “Binds That Tie--and Heal: How Families Cope With Mental Illness.” Psychology Today, March/April, 2001.

Gravitz, H .L. "The Systemic Impact of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Traumatization of the Family." Trauma Response Archives, 2001.

Gravitz, H. L. “Under the Influence of Chronic Illness: Family Roles in the New Millennium.” EnabledOnline.com. February, 2001.

Gravitz, H. L. “What is Enabling?” OC Foundation Newsletter. March, 2001.

Gravitz, H. L. "What To Do When Obsessions Or Compulsions Trouble Your Family. . . Or Friends." Bottom Line/Health, Vol. 15, Number. 2. February, 2001.

Gravitz, H. L. “The Binds That Tie: Families under the Influence of Mental Illness.” The JOURNAL of NAMI California. Vol. II, Number 2, 2000.

Gravitz, H. L. “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: New Help for the Family.” OCD Newsletter. Aug/Oct., 1998.

Gravitz, H. L. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: New Help for the Family. Santa Barbara, California, Healing Visions Press, 1998.

Gravitz, H. L. “The Family as a Neglected Resource: Intergenerational Healing for Adult Children.” Trauma Response. Fall, 1996.

Gravitz, H. L. “The Neglected Affected: Counseling the Codependents of OCD Sufferers.” Professional Counselor. Vol. 11, No. 5, Oct., 1996.

Gravitz, H. L. “Intimates and Loved Ones: The Neglected Affected.” OCD Newsletter. February, l996.

Gravitz, H. L. “The Anti-Recovery Movement.” Changes Magazine. October, 1991.

Bowden, J.D. and Gravitz, H. L. Genesis: Spirituality in Recovery. Pompano Beach, Florida: Health Communications, 1988.

Bowden, J.D. and Gravitz, H. L. “Genesis: Awakening Your Spiritual Relationship to Self and World,” Changes Magazine. May-June, 1987.

Gravitz, H. L. and Bowden, J.D. Recovery: A Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics. New York, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987.

Gravitz, H .L. and Bowden, J.D. “Therapeutic Issues of Adult Children of Alcoholics: A Continuum of Developmental Stages.” Growing in the Shadow. Ackerman, R.J. (Ed.), Pompano Beach, Florida: Health Communications, 1986.

Gravitz, H. L. and Bowden, J.D. “Therapeutic Issues of Adult Children of Alcoholics,” Digest of Alcoholism Theory and Application. Vol. 5, No. 2, 1986.

Gravitz, H. L. Children of Alcoholics Handbook: Who They Are, What They Experience, and How They Recover. Published and distributed by The National Association for Children of Alcoholics, 1985.

Gravitz, H. L. and Bowden, J.D. Guide to Recovery: A Book for Adult Children of Alcoholics. Holmes Beach, Florida: Learning Publications, 1985.

Gravitz, H. L. and Bowden, J.D. “The Use of a Recovery Continuum in Working with Adult Children of Alcoholics,” Focus on Family and Chemical Dependency. Summer, 1985.

Gravitz, H. L. and Bowden, J.D. “Therapeutic Issues of Adult Children of Alcoholics,” Alcohol Health and Research World. Vol. 8, No. 4. Summer, 1984.

Gravitz, H. L. and Bowden, J.D. “Therapeutic Strategies for Adult Children of Alcoholics Groups.” Unpublished Manuscript, 1982.

Gravitz, H. L. “A Faculty Guide for Dealing with the Emotionally Troubled Student.” Unpublished Manuscript, 1981.

Gottsdanker, J., Forslund, C., Gravitz, H. L., and Woods, E. “Students' Reactions to Groups in a University Counseling Center.” The Personnel and Guidance Journal. 1979, 57, 548-550.

Gravitz, H. L. and Woods, E. “A Multi-Ethnic Approach to Peer Counseling.” Professional Psychology. 1976, 7, 229-235.

Gravitz, H. L. “Peer Counseling Program, 1971-1973." ERIC. July, 1974. No. ED089765(A).

Gravitz, H. L. "Peer Counseling Training Outline." ERIC. July, 1974. No. ED089765(B).

Gravitz, H. L. Examiner Expectancy Effects: The Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. University of Tennessee, 1969.

Gravitz, H.L. and Handler, L. “The Effects of Different Modes of Administration of the Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test,” Journal of Consulting Psychology. 1986, 32, 276-279.

Gravitz, H. L. The Effects of Different Modes of Administration of the Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test. Unpublished Master's Thesis. University of Tennessee, 1966.

MAJOR CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: New Help for the Family. Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation National Conference, July 10, 1999, Arlington, Virginia.

From Chaos to Triumph: The Path of the Family under the Influence of OCD. Obsessive Compulsive & Spectrum Disorders Association Bi-Annual OCSDA Conference. May 8, 1999, Los Angeles, California.

From Chaos to Thriving: New Help for the Family. NAMI Cuyahoga County OCD Conference. May 7, 1999, Cleveland, Ohio.

New Help for the Family. Keynote Address. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago. May 1, 1999, Chicago, Illinois

Triumphant Families. Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago. May 1, 1999, Chicago, Illinois.

OCD: New Help for the Family. Anxiety Disorders Association of America 19th National Conference. March 26, 1999, San Diego, California.

New Help for the Family. Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation National Conference. August 8, 1998, St. Louis, Missouri.

New Help for the Family under the Influence of OCD. Poster Presentation. NAMI. July 17, 1998, Washington, D.C.

Families Under the Influence of OCD. Presented at the Awareness Foundation for OCD & Related Disorders--Special Benefit and Fund-Raiser. February 21, 1998, San Jose, California.

Living with OCD: A Road Map to Healing for the Family and Loved Ones. Presented at the OC Foundation of California Conference. July 12, 1997, Los Angeles, California.

The Work of Spirit. Presented at the Spirit of Healing Conference. Lobero Theater. March 24, l996, Santa Barbara, California.

True and False Issues in the Recovered Memory Controversy. Eleventh Annual Convention, National Association for the Children of Alcoholics. February 12, l995, San

Diego, California.

Recovered or Recovering? Fact or Fiction? Tenth Annual Convention, National Association for the Children of Alcoholics. July 20, l993. Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Recovery in the Family. Day-long workshop for the Oxford Institute. August 23, 1991, Detroit, Michigan (on behalf of Suzanne Somers Institute).

Relationships in Recovery. Keynote address to Kentucky Association for Children of Alcoholics. September 8, 1990, Lexington, Kentucky.

Pathways to Recovery. Keynote address to South Carolina Association for Children of Alcoholics. November 11, 1989, Columbia, South Carolina.

Recovery. Keynote address to Los Angeles Adult Children of Alcoholics Recovery Conference. February 19, 1989, Pacific Palisades, California.

Assumptions Underlying The Treatment of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Trauma. Fifth Annual Convention, National Association for Children of Alcoholics. August 28, 1989, San Diego, California.

The Trance of Co-Dependency: Utilizing Hypnotic Communication with Adult Children. Los Angeles Academy of Clinical Hypnosis. October 22, 1989, Long Beach, California.

Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Children of Trauma. Mount Madonna Center. January 22-24, 1988, Watsonville, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Guide to Recovery. National Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week Conference. February 6, 1988, Bethesda, Maryland.

Genesis: Spirituality in Recovery. Fourth Annual Convention, National Association for Children of Alcoholics. February 15, 1988, San Francisco, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

The Four Journeys of Recovery. Plenary Address to San Diego Adult Children of Alcoholics Convention, February 19, 1988, San Diego, California.

Guide to Recovery; Guide to Spirituality. Third Annual Convention, National Association for Children of Alcoholics. February 2-3, 1987, Hollywood, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Children of Trauma. Esalen Institute. May 1-3, 1987, Big Sur, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Trance States in Adult Children of Alcoholics. Sharp-Cabrillo Hospital Symposium. May 29, 1987, San Diego, California.

Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics. Westmont College. November 20, 1987, Montecito, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Children of Trauma. Esalen Institute. December 18-20, 1987, Big Sur, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Enough of the Problem: A Guide to Solutions for Therapists Working with Children of Alcoholics. Second Annual Convention, National Association for Children of Alcoholics. February 24, 1986, Washington, D.C.

A Guide to Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics. Second Annual Convention, National Association for Children of Alcoholics. February 24, 1986, Washington, D.C. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Treatment Strategies with Adult Children of Alcoholics. Grand Rounds, United States Department of the Navy. February 26, 1986, Washington, D.C.

Children of Alcoholics: A Guide to Recovery. Keynote Address presented to the International Conference on Family Strengths. April 20, 1986, Los Angeles, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Children of Alcoholics: A Focus on Treatment and Recovery. A Two-Day Workshop for Professionals. Learning Publications, Continuing Education Divisions. May 15-17, 1986, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Guide to Recovery. Midwest Regional Conference, National Association for Children of Alcoholics. June 28, 1986, Southfield, Michigan. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

The Recovery Continuum for Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Survivors of Traumatic Families. Life Cycle Symposiums. September 26-27, 1986, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Guide to Recovery. U.S. Journal Training, Inc., Regional Conference on Children of Alcoholics. October 8, 1986, Phoenix, Arizona.

Utilizing Trance States with Adult Children of Alcoholics. Third International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. December 4, 1986, Phoenix, Arizona. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics. First National Convention on Children of Alcoholics. February 28, 1985, Orlando, Florida. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Stages in Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics. The National Association for Children of Alcoholics. July 11, 1985, San Francisco, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Identification of Children of Alcoholics and Stages of Co-Dependency. The National Association for Children of Alcoholics. September 24, 1984, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

From Survival to Genesis: A Continuum of Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics. The National Association for Children of Alcoholics. March 8, 1983, New York, New York. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

Working with Adult Children of Alcoholics: Special Therapeutic Techniques. Santa Barbara Second Annual Conference on Children of Alcoholics. June 3, 1982, Santa Barbara, California. Co-presented with J.D. Bowden.

The UC Santa Barbara Counseling Center Multi-Ethnic Peer Program. Third Annual Third-World Counselors in Higher Education Conference. April, 1978, Santa Barbara, California. Co-presented with E. Woods and Peer Counselors.

Organizing a Multi-Ethnic Peer Counseling Program. Western States Conference of the National Student Association. March, 1975, Los Angeles, California. Co-presented with E. Woods and Peer Counselors.

Implementing Outreach Programs. California Counseling Center Director's Conference. October, 1974, Lake Arrowhead, California.

Multi-Ethnic Peer Counseling: A Multi-Media Presentation. Co-presented with E. Woods and Peer Counselors to First Western Regional Peer-In. March, 1974, Goleta, California.

Multi-Ethnic Peer Counseling: UCSB Style. California Counseling Center Director’s Conference. October, 1973, Santa Barbara, California. Co-presented with Peer Counselors.