ifetayo i. ojelade, ph.d. - a healing paradigm, llc · data collection consisting of in-person and...

13
Ojelade - 1 Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. 1867 Harvard Avenue | College Park, Georgia 30337 | (404) 635-6021 | [email protected] EDUCATION: Ph.D. Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited) Georgia State University Atlanta, GA 8/2009 Dissertation: Use of Indigenous African Healing Practices as a Mental Health Intervention Advisor: Jeffrey S. Ashby, Ph.D. Ed.S. Professional Counseling (CACREP Accredited) Georgia State University Atlanta, GA 1/2006 Practicum: Georgia State University Counseling Center Provided individual treatment for clients with career concerns, stress management, substance use, anxious, and mood difficulties Advisor: Robin Dock, Ph.D. M.S. Professional Counseling (CACREP Accredited) Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 5/2003 Internship: Provided individual, group, and family therapy for dual-diagnosed women with substance use, trauma, and psychiatric concerns within an in-patient setting Advisor: Karen Ripley, Ph.D. B.S. Business Administration (cum laude) Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 12/1996 Internship: Designed curricula and taught courses on software applications and soft skills. LICENSURE: Psychologist 1/2011 Licensed Professional Counselor 5/2006 FELLOWSHIP & SCHOLAR AWARDS: Leadership Development Institute Fellow 2013-2014 Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests National Register Health Service Provider in Psychology 2012 Credentials Banking Scholarship Recipient Corps Psychologist Awardee $110,000 2012-2017 National Health Service Corps TRAINEESHIP EXPERIENCE: Mentee Scholar 4/2010

Upload: others

Post on 11-Jul-2020

3 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 1

Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. 1867 Harvard Avenue | College Park, Georgia 30337 | (404) 635-6021 | [email protected]

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited) Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

8/2009

Dissertation: Use of Indigenous African Healing Practices as a

Mental Health Intervention

Advisor: Jeffrey S. Ashby, Ph.D.

Ed.S. Professional Counseling (CACREP Accredited) Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

1/2006

Practicum: Georgia State University Counseling Center

Provided individual treatment for clients with career concerns, stress

management, substance use, anxious, and mood difficulties

Advisor: Robin Dock, Ph.D.

M.S. Professional Counseling (CACREP Accredited) Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

5/2003

Internship: Provided individual, group, and family therapy for dual-diagnosed women

with substance use, trauma, and psychiatric concerns within an in-patient

setting

Advisor: Karen Ripley, Ph.D.

B.S. Business Administration (cum laude) Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL

12/1996

Internship: Designed curricula and taught courses on software applications and soft

skills.

LICENSURE:

Psychologist 1/2011

Licensed Professional Counselor 5/2006

FELLOWSHIP & SCHOLAR AWARDS:

Leadership Development Institute Fellow 2013-2014

Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority

Interests

National Register Health Service Provider in Psychology 2012

Credentials Banking Scholarship Recipient

Corps Psychologist Awardee $110,000 2012-2017

National Health Service Corps

TRAINEESHIP EXPERIENCE: Mentee Scholar 4/2010

Page 2: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 2

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Special Populations Research Development Research Scientist Grant-Mentoring Program

Predoctoral Internship in Psychology

Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System Tuskegee, AL 7/2008 - 7/2009

ACADEMIC TEACHING:

Part-time Faculty 1/16 – present

Georgia State University Department of African American Studies:

African American Male and Female Relationships – in person course

Contributing Faculty 1/11 – 1/2015

Walden University Graduate Courses Taught:

Multicultural Counseling – online course

Assessment in Counseling and Education – online course

Vocational Psychology and Counseling – online course

Techniques in Counseling – online course

Diagnosis – online course

Practicum – online course

Adjunct Instructor Atlanta, GA 8/10 – 5/14

Kennesaw State University – Psychology Department

Undergraduate Courses Taught:

The Psychology of Gender - – hybrid online course

Developmental Psychology – hybrid online course

Theories of Personality

Abnormal Psychology

Adjunct Instructor Atlanta, GA 1/11 – 5/14

Mercer University – Psychology Department

Graduate Courses Taught:

Internship I & II, Practicum

Group Counseling

Assistant Professor Atlanta, GA 8/09 – 5/10

Clark Atlanta University – Counseling and Psychological Studies Department

Graduate Courses Taught:

Counseling Diverse Populations

Career Counseling

Abnormal Psychology & Diagnostic Systems

Counseling Couples & Families

Theories of Personality

Advisement/Supervision

Advisement of graduate students in community counseling

Page 3: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 3

Service

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

(CACREP) departmental accreditation committee

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) – school diversity

sub-committee

Research Agenda

Indigenous African healing modalities used as mental health interventions

Indigenous research methodologies

Indigenous organizational and community structures

Teaching Assistantship 08/07 – 12/07

Educational and Psychological Appraisal Georgia State University

Supervisor: Catherine Cadenhead, Ph.D.

Taught graduate students psychological appraisal including: the Myers-Briggs Type

Indicator, Multi-cultural issues in appraisal, statistical and measurement concepts.

Teaching Assistantship 01/07 – 05/07

Educational and Psychological Appraisal Georgia State University 01/06 – 05/06

Supervisor: Jennifer Dean, Ph.D.

Taught graduate students mental health, cognitive, and achievement assessment

strategies.

Teaching Assistantship 08/04 – 12/04

Advanced Group Counseling Georgia State University

Supervisor: Rebecca Beaton, PhD.

Supervision of post Master’s level students leading growth groups.

PUBLICATIONS:

Ojelade, I. (2016). Sacred Journey: A Workbook for Healing Trauma. Adopted by President

Obama’s initiative The Clemency Project 2014. Washington DC.

Ojelade, I (in preparation). The Sacred Healing Journey: Soul Food for Survivors of Abuse.

Ojelade, I., McCray, K., Meyers, J., & Ashby, J. S. (2014). Use of Indigenous African healing

practices as a mental health intervention. Journal of Black Psychology, 40, 491-519.

Ojelade, I. (2014). Spiritual healing. In A. Scull. Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness: An A-to-

Z Guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Ojelade, I., McCray, K., Ashby, J. S., & Meyers, J. (2011). Use of Ifa as A Means of Addressing

Mental Health Concerns Among African-American Clients. Journal of Counseling &

Development, 89, 406-412.

Ojelade, I. (in preparation). The Deified African Woman: Nurturer, Protector, & Warrior. In

Craddock, K., Banton, N. Murray Nettles, S. (Eds.). Black Motherhoods. Bradford, ON:

Demeter Press.

Page 4: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 4

Ojelade, I. & McCray, K. (in preparation). African-based healing systems as a mental health

intervention: Exploring historical foundations and current usages.

Ojelade, I., & Ancis, J. R. (in preparation). Reconceptualizing breastfeeding: indigenous

practices of mother/baby and family bonding.

BOARD SERVICE

Licensure/Certification Proficiency in African-Centered/Black Psychology – The Association of

Black Psychologists

Council for the Psychology of Women and Girls - The Georgia Psychological Association

PEER-REVIEW ACTIVITIES

Ad-hoc Journal reviewer for JBP Journal of Black Psychology

Ad-hoc Journal reviewer for The Journal of Child and Maternal Health

Ad-hoc Journal reviewer for Women & Therapy

RESEARCH:

01/07 – 5/09

Use of Indigenous African Healing Practices as a Mental Health Intervention.

Doctoral Dissertation

Dissertation co-chairs: Joel Meyers, Ph.D. and Jeffrey S. Ashby, Ph.D.

Committee members: Akinyele Umoja, Ph.D. and Miles Irving, Ph.D.

05/06 – 8/07

Project Healthy Grandparents

Graduate Research Assistant for grant funded community service research project of the

College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia State University.

Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants.

01/04 – 12/06

Social and Cultural Influences on African American Women’s Breastfeeding Experience.

Principal Investigator

Investigated the relationships between familial responses toward a woman breastfeeding,

self-efficacy, and stress among middle-class African-American women.

Supervisor: Julie Ancis, Ph.D.

Body Image among African-American Women 04/06

Research team member

Assisted in qualitative research project examining body image among African-American

women.

Supervisor: Karia Kelch-Oliver, Ph.D.

Page 5: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 5

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Principal and Licensed Psychologist

Ifetayo Ojelade & Associates 8/15 – present

Manage a team of international consultants providing expertise in the areas of policy,

capacity building, and culturally responsive service delivery.

International outreach and collaboration with healthcare, state, and service agencies.

Design and facilitate professional development, continuing education, and work group

sessions for healthcare, safety, and mental health professionals.

Development of population specific mental health books, guides, and training

materials.

Keynote addresses in the areas of secondary trauma (compassion fatigue), trauma

recovery, and women’s leadership.

Licensed Psychologist & Executive Director Atlanta, GA 8/07 – present

A Healing Paradigm Wellness Center Manage operations for a 15-person wellness center offering counseling, psychological

testing, yoga, meditation, and education classes.

Psychological and educational assessment of pediatric and adult populations in the

areas of capability of working, level of disability, diagnostic clarification, and learning

differences.

Psychological assessment of healthcare and public safety providers to determine

fitness for duty.

Treatment of adults in the areas of traumatic, mood, and anxiety disorders.

Supervision of doctoral and post Master’s-level therapists.

Manuscript preparation and supervision of graduate student research.

Predoctoral Psychology Residency Tuskegee, AL 7/08 – 7/09

Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (APA Accredited) Tuskegee, AL

Compensation & Pension Assessment (Minor Rotation; Supervisor: Laura Kelly, Psy.D.)

Conducted forensic assessments to evaluate a Veteran’s capability of working, level of

disability, and supporting documents using objective measures and standardized

interview procedures.

Sexual Trauma (Four-Month Major Rotation; Supervisor: Andrea Menyhert, Ph.D.)

Psychological Assessment: Provided psychological assessments for diagnostic

clarification using objective (WAIS-III, MMPI-II, PAI, WMS-III, Benton, Bender-

Gestalt-II, TOMM) and projective (Rorschach, TAT, ISB) measures.

Assessment and treatment of individuals with complex trauma, anxious, and substance

use disorders.

Co-facilitated group therapy for female survivors of sexual trauma.

Provided consultation for inpatient medical staff assessing patients for sexual trauma.

Medical Psychology Rotation (Four-Month Major Rotation; Supervisor: Doug Booth,

Ph.D.)

Pain Management Clinic: Conducted pain evaluations and co-facilitated pain

management groups.

Traumatic Brain Injury Team: Conducted cognitive screenings to assess for traumatic

brain injuries and co-facilitated therapy group.

Page 6: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 6

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Continued):

Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program: Provided psychological

assessments for newly admitted patients.

Primary Care Rotation (Four-Month Major Rotation, supervisor Dr. Kellie McCay)

Provided behavioral health consultation services within an interdisciplinary medical

setting. Conducted brief assessments for patients referred by primary care physicians

in order to facilitate access to mental health services.

Provided short-term treatments with patients experiencing concerns related to stress

management, depression, substance use, and PTSD.

Worked with patients experiencing chronic medical illnesses such as diabetes, chronic

pain, and hypertension.

Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor

The Anxiety and Stress Management Institute Atlanta, GA 12/04 - 7/08

Coordinated the development of a psychological testing services program, providing

evaluation of test materials, administration, scoring, and reporting writing.

Supervised Professional Counseling graduate student interns.

Conducted psychological and career assessments for adults through self-referrals,

court mandated, and crisis referrals using objective and projective measures.

Assessment and treatment of adults in the areas of stress management, career

planning, anxious, and mood disorders.

Conducted professional development (CEU), teambuilding, and psycho-educational

workshops.

Provided crisis intervention consultation for Cobb County Schools to assess staff

members for risk potential and offered treatment recommendations.

Psychometrist 2/05 – 3/08

Post -doctoral Supervisee 7/09-8/10

Atlanta Center for Family Wellness Atlanta, GA

Administration, scoring, and report writing of psychological tests for the diagnosis of

adult and adolescent populations with learning, addiction, and mood problems.

Assessment of adults to determine competency to work or care for minors.

Selection of standardized and projective measures including: WIAT, WAIS-III,

WISC-IV, WASSI, KBIT-2, House-Tree-Person, PRF, BPI, and Bender-Gestalt.

Provided consultation to judges, school personnel, health-care providers, and parents

in understanding psychological disorders secondary to the client’s behavior patterns.

Provided treatment recommendations and referrals for additional testing services or

mental health interventions as needed.

Psychology Trainee Therapist

The Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center Atlanta, GA 6/07- 6/08

Provided individual counseling for women and men experiencing PTSD and other

anxiety disorders.

Co-led therapy groups for patients with PTSD including interpersonal process and

after-care.

Conducted initial diagnostic evaluations for PTSD.

Page 7: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 7

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Continued):

Advanced Practicum Therapist

Georgia State University Counseling Center Atlanta, GA 8/05 - 5/06

Performed initial assessment and reporting for college student population.

Conducted individual therapy with clients experiencing traumatic, substance use, and

mood concerns.

Led campus outreach presentations on stress management, group dynamics, and time

management.

Participated in weekly seminar focusing on multicultural issues in counseling.

Documented the weekly progress of clients in individual sessions.

Practicum Therapist

Georgia State University Counseling Center Atlanta, GA 8/04 - 5/05

Conducted intake assessments and reporting for college student population.

Provided counseling services for college students with substance use, mood, and

academic concerns.

Led campus outreach presentations on communication skills, stress management, time

management, and substance use awareness.

Processed observer for group therapy focusing on African American women.

Documented the weekly progress of clients in individual sessions.

Practicum Mediator

Fulton County Magistrate Court Atlanta, GA 6/04 -8/04

Conducted mediation sessions for litigants in dispossession cases.

Provided debriefing services for individual litigants.

Assisted individuals in accessing appropriate social services.

Professional Counseling Pre-Master’s Internship

My Sister’s House/Village Atlanta Atlanta, GA 9/02 - 4/03

Provided individual and group therapy for dual-diagnosed women recovering from

substance abuse and family violence problems in a residential treatment facility.

Designed and implemented trainings on life skills topics including communication

skills, problem solving, teambuilding, leadership skills, anger and stress management.

Documented weekly reports of client progress and presented the findings to the case

management team.

Recreation Services –Challenge Program

Experiential Team Building Facilitator

Part-time staff 5/04 – 9/07

Graduate assistantship 1/04 - 5/07

Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

Created and delivered trainings for team building, conflict resolution, and experiential

learning programs for corporate, non-profit, faculty, staff, and student groups.

Facilitated high and low ropes courses for student, corporate, and non-profit groups.

Provided training and support for new facilitators including train-the-trainer and

evaluative feedback sessions.

Page 8: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 8

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Higher Education & Corporate Training):

Edited reference materials for facilitator training manual and authored operations

guidelines.

Software Trainer Morris Manning and Martin, LLP Atlanta, GA 10/99 – 3/00

Taught group and individual classes on financial applications including: time entry,

general ledger, and accounts receivable/payable.

Provided consultation and development of reference materials for time entry, accounts

payable, and accounts receivable software modules.

Senior Software Applications Trainer CMS Data Corporation Tallahassee, FL 10/97 – 10/99

Led train-the-trainer sessions, design curricula specific to various legal, accounting,

and marketing firms.

Taught the financial modules of CMSOPEN (proprietary software) to classes ranging

in size from 1 to 50+ persons.

Authored specialized reference materials for multiple clients, incorporating firm

specific procedures.

SCHOLARLY & CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS:

Ojelade, I. (2017, March 21). Trauma recovery and training. Invited Presentation at the

International Behavioral Health and Trauma Conference. Georgetown, Guyana.

Ojelade, I. (2016, September 23). A closer look at culturally responsive methods for assessing

trauma. Invited Continuing Education Presentation for the Georgia Psychological

Association, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. & Davis, I (2016, February 27). Technology hacks for healers. Presented for the 36th

Annual Diversity Winter Roundtable. Teacher’s College | Columbia University, New

York, New York.

Ojelade, I. (2015, April 25). Free from managed care: Financial success without accepting

insurance. Presented for the Annual Meeting of the Georgia Psychological Association,

Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2015, March 21). Free from managed care: Financial success without accepting

insurance. Invited Continuing Education Presentation for the Anxiety and Stress

Management Institute, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2014, October 24). African-centered trauma assessment. Presented for the Annual

African-centered/Black Psychology Conference, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee,

FL.

Ojelade, I. (2014, March 20). Divination among indigenous healing systems. Invited Lecture for

Dr. Emmanuel Lartey at Emory University Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, GA.

Page 9: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 9

SCHOLARLY & CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS (Continued):

Ojelade, I. & Earl-Lewis, M. (2013, July 27). An african-centered model to chapter

revitalization. Submitted for the Annual Conference of the Association of Black

Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.

Cokley, K., Obasi, E., Ojelade, I., Bethea, S., & Wilson, D. (2013, July 26). Deconstructing

django: An african centered critique and analysis. Presented for the Annual Conference

of the Association of Black Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.

Ojelade, I. (2012, March 25). Integrating indigenous african healing modalities into the clinical

practice. Presented at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association,

San Francisco, CA.

Ojelade, I. (2012, March 9). Orisa priest as psychologist. Presented at the Annual Conference of

the National Council on Black Studies, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I., Waithe, A., Dickerson-Dorsey, M., & McCray, K. (2011, November 12). What we

forgot to remember. Presented at the Annual National Women’s Studies Association’s

Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I., Bryant, C., Dickerson-Dorsey, M., & McCray, K. (2010, November 11). From deity

to sapphire: Contextualizing 'big mama & queen mother' through shifting images of

african women. Presented at the National Women’s Studies Association’s Annual

Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Ojelade, I. (2010, September 6). Use of ifa as a means of addressing mental health problems

among african descended clients. Presented at the 6th

Healing Our Spirit Worldwide

Conference, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Ojelade, I. (2010, July 30). African spirit: Ritual, healing, & relationship. Presented at the 42nd

Annual Conference of the Association of Black Psychologists, Chicago, Ill.

Ojelade, I. (2010, August 13). Use of indigenous african healing practices as a mental health

intervention. Poster presented at the 118th

Annual Conference of the American

Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.

Ojelade, I. (2010, April 9). Use of indigenous african healing modalities as a means of

addressing mental health problems among clients of african descent. Poster presented at

the 4th

Bi-Annual Cultural Competency Conference at Georgia State University, Atlanta,

GA.

Ojelade, I. & Odenat, L. (2007, July). Integrating indigenous african healing practices into

psychotherapy. Presented at the 39th

Annual Conference of the Association of Black

Psychologists, Houston, Texas.

Page 10: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 10

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (Continued):

Ojelade, I. (2005, May 20). Breastfeeding and full-time work: The struggles facing African-

american women. Poster presented at the Annual Georgia Psychological Association

Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2005, March 12). The history of breast and bottle-feeding in america. Presented at

the 22nd

Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of Classical African

Civilizations, Benedict College, Columbia, SC.

Ojelade, I. (2016, October, 15). Creating a Wellness Action Plan. Invited Presentation. Life

Balance and Wellness Institute. Agnes Scott College, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2016, February, 18). No More Martyrs: Privileging Black Women’s Mental Health.

Invited Presentation. Spelman College. Atlanta, GA

Ojelade, I. (2015, October, 31). Breaking Destructive Family Patterns of Behavior. Presented at

the 4th

Annual Ujimaa Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I, Macfadden, J., Benzo, T., & Avarita, H. (2014, October 30). Dealing with difficult

personalities and situations. Invited Presentation for The Georgia Association of Black

Women Attorney’s Continuing Legal Education. Georgia State Bar Association, Atlanta,

GA.

Ojelade, I. & Jordan, T. (2014, June 24). Stress management & self-care. Invited In-Service for

City of Atlanta Psychology Services Department, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2014, July, May, March). Clarifying your vision, mission, and purpose. Invited

Workshop Series for First Afrikan Church, Stone Mountain, GA.

Ojelade, I. & Robinson-McDonald, D. (2013 September 13). Trauma assessment for adolescents.

Continuing Education Workshop Approved by the Georgia Department of Education. A

Healing Paradigm, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. & Robinson-McDonald, D. (2013 October 11). Assessing children with mental health

concerns. Continuing Education Workshop Approved by the Georgia Department of

Education. A Healing Paradigm, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. & Robinson-McDonald, D. (2013 December 13). understanding common disorders of

childhood. Continuing Education Workshop Approved by the Georgia Department of

Education. A Healing Paradigm, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2013, November 6). What is the faith community’s antidote for toxins? Invited

Presentation for First Afrikan Church, Stone Mountain, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2013, July 1). Emotional intelligence: Understanding the patterns that keep you

stuck. Invited Presentation for Future Foundation of American, Atlanta, GA.

Page 11: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 11

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (Continued):

Ojelade, I., & Clairborne, M. (2010, October 29). HIV: The mind body connection. Invited

Professional Development Presentation for Positive Impact, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2010, September 6). Integrating indigenous african healing rituals in psychotherapy

practice. Presented at the 6th

Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Conference, Honolulu,

Hawai‘i.

Ojelade, I. (2010, July 30). Use of African-based rituals as a healing modality. Presented at the

42nd

Annual Conference of the Association of Black Psychologists, Chicago, Ill.

Groh, E. & Ojelade, I. (2010, May 9). Mentoring your peers: A support model for enhancing

ethical practice. Invited presentation at the 22nd

Annual Licensed Professional Counselors

Association of Georgia Convention, Marietta, Georgia.

Ojelade, I. (2009, August 1). Integrating indigenous healing rituals into psychotherapy: Ethical

and clinical applications. Presented at the 41st Annual Conference of the Association of

Black Psychologists, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2008, November 21). Integrating traditional healing practices into psychotherapy:

Clinical and ethical implications. Invited Professional Development Presentation for

Psychologists, Georgia Psychological Association’s Division of Women Psychologists,

Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2008, July 18). Mapping african-american women’s resilience: Historical and

clinical applications of Genograms. Invited Professional Development Presentation for

Positive Impact, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2008, June 20). Working with african-american clients in psychotherapy.

Professional Development Workshop for Master’s Level Clinicians, The Anxiety &

Stress Management Institute, Marietta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2008, May 8). Integrating traditional healing practices into psychotherapy. Presented

at the 20th

Annual Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia Convention,

Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Ojelade, I. (2008, May 9). The ethics of working with african-american clients in therapy.

Presented at the 20th

Annual Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia

Convention, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Ojelade, I. (2008, April 18). Harmonizing the mind, body & spirit: Stress management

techniques for women. Invited Presentation for the Georgia Association of Black Women

Attorneys, Atlanta, GA.

Page 12: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 12

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (Continued):

Ojelade, I. (2008, March 26). Stress Management. Invited Presentation for faculty and staff of

Spelman College, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2007, October 12). Working with african-american clients in psychotherapy.

Professional Development Workshop for Master’s Level Clinicians, The Anxiety &

Stress Management Institute, Marietta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2007, April 19 & 20). Multicultural considerations in leadership. Two-day workshop

conducted for the Leadership Academy for Women, Georgia State University, Atlanta,

GA.

Ojelade, I. (2007, May 17 & 18). Managing stress in high pressure work environments. Invited

Two-day Workshop, Northrop-Grumming, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2007, April 19 & 20). Multicultural considerations in leadership. Two-day workshop

conducted for the Leadership Academy for Women, Georgia State University, Atlanta,

GA.

Ojelade, I. (2006, August 5). Talk to somebody: Depression is more than just the blues. Invited

panelist at Tavis Smiley’s Road to Health Expo, Georgia International Convention

Center, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2006, August 5). Mental healthcare in underserved communities. Presented at Tavis

Smiley’s Road to Health Expo, Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2006, March 26). Teambuilding facilitator for company sales executives. Contract

facilitator of Innerworks Company, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2006, January 21). Emotional healing from the inside out. Presented at the Master

Life Sacred Healing Circle, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2005, August). Teambuilding facilitator for Georgia Tech University Housing Staff,

Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2005, August 17). Teambuilding facilitator for Mercer University Nursing Students,

Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2005, August). Teambuilding facilitator for Emory University Housing Staff,

Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2005, April 20). Teambuilding facilitator for company executives. Contract

facilitator of Adventure Associates, Atlanta, GA.

Page 13: Ifetayo I. Ojelade, Ph.D. - A Healing Paradigm, LLC · Data collection consisting of in-person and telephone interviewing of research participants. 01/04 – 12/06 ... 9/07 Graduate

Ojelade - 13

Ojelade, I. (2005, February 23). Would I follow me. Presentation conducted at the Leadership

Academy for Women, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2004, August). Teambuilding facilitator for Emory University Housing Staff,

Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2004, October 30). Group dynamics. Presentation conducted at the Annual Georgia

State University Leadership Conclave, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2004, November 11). Teambuilding facilitator for Georgia Tech University Housing

Staff, Atlanta, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2004, October 27). Corporate Team Building For Scientific Atlanta. Workshop

conducted at Georgia State University Indian Creek Lodge, Stone Mountain, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2004, September 29). Teambuilding through Experiential Education. Presentation

conducted at the Leadership Academy for Women, Georgia State University, GA.

Ojelade, I. (2004, June 20). Teambuilding Facilitator for the employee wellcare staff. Georgia

State University.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE WORK

Chapter- President – The Metro-Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists

2009 - 2014

Board Member- The Council on the Psychology of Women & Girls, a Division of the Georgia

Psychological Association

Council on the Psychology of Women & Girls: Board Member 05/09 - 09/10

Bi-Annual Day for Women Conference: Planning Committee 10/07 – 05/07

Student representative 05/07 – 05/09

Annual Convention Planning Committee member 10/07 – 05/07

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Georgia Psychological Association 2004 – present

Association of Black Psychologists 2009 - present

American Psychological Association 2007 - present

American Counseling Association 2009 - 2012

National Women’s Studies Association 2009 - 2012