EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
January, 1998
M.A. Clinical Psychology
Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
July, 1995
M.A. Marriage & Child Counseling
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
August, 1993
B.S. Psychology
University of La Verne, La Verne, CA
May, 1991
(Graduated Cum Laude, with Departmental Honors in Psychology)
UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Harvey Mudd College 11/04 to Pres.
Diversity consultant
University of La Verne 8/02 to 5/04
Adjunct Faculty
California State University, Fullerton 8/02 to 5/03
Adjunct Faculty
California State University, Fullerton 8/01 to 8/02
Associate Professor of Counseling
Training Coordinator
Responsible for teaching courses in Marriage and Family Therapy program at the masters’ level. Serve as Clinical Training Director for fieldwork activities of masters’ students.
University of La Verne 9/97 to 8/01
Associate Professor of Psychology
Director of Clinical Training
Responsible for teaching courses for the Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Departments at the undergraduate and doctoral level, as well as core courses for the School of Arts and Sciences. Served as first Director of Clinical Training for the Psy.D. Doctoral program in Clinical-Community Psychology. Responsible for developing training program for doctoral students, and ensuring that students are placed in training sites during their 2nd and 3rd year in the program, as well as internships during their 5th year of the program. Developed Clinical-Community Training Handbook and network with agencies to develop training relationships between the university and outside agencies. In addition, developed Multicultural Competency Courses for doctoral program, which includes an introduction to the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of clients.
University of La Verne 9/94-8/97
Adjunct Professor
Taught psychology and behavioral sciences classes at the undergraduate and masters level.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
GM Psychological Services (Private Practice) 4/02-present
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Lic. #18135 providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy; Christian counseling, premarital counseling, psychological testing, crisis counseling, cultural competency training, workshops and seminars, and consultation. Areas of specialization include anger management, self-esteem/self-concept issues, relationship issues, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, spiritual issues, women’s issues (including trauma and domestic violence), parenting/step-parenting and blended family issues.
United Friends of the Children - 8/05-present
Provide individual therapy and Life Skills training to emancipated foster care youth between the ages of 18-24. POST GRADUATE TRAINING
University of California at San Diego 6/00 to present
Post-doctoral research fellow participating in research relative to African American acculturation and identity issues.
Counseling & Psychological Services/Cal Polytechnic University at Pomona - 9/99-7/00
Provided psychological services and assessment to individuals, couples, and groups who were students at the university, with a focus on the treatment of depression, anxiety, crisis, and trauma, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Facilitated groups for African American students relative to issues of depression, substance abuse, and adjustment issues.
County of San Bernardino/ Juvenile Justice Center 9/98-5/99
Provided individual psychotherapy to a diverse population of incarcerated adolescent males and females housed in San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall. Conducted all initial intakes, and saw inmates for 6-8 visits. As part of this experience, provided individual therapy to youngsters hospitalized in Ward B in the Children’s Inpatient Unit of the County Hospital. Provided supervision to practicum level doctoral students during this post-doctoral internship.
PRE-DOCTORAL GRADUATE TRAINING
Tri-City Mental Health Center 9/96-8/97
Provided individual therapy, assessment, and testing to ethnically/culturally diverse culturally diverse children, adolescents, and adults who suffered from chronic psychological disorders (i.e., schizophrenia, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, major depression, conduct disorder, attention deficit disorder), and Axis II disorders. Developed and led adolescent groups at an alternative high school that focused on self-esteem, peer mediation, and anger management.
County of San Bernardino 9/95-5/96
Provided individual psychotherapy, assessment, and testing to a diverse population of children and adults who suffered from chronic psychological disorders. Involved in the day treatment program of this agency
Kingsley School 9/92-6/95
Served as counselor (providing individual therapy to children, parenting class facilitator, on-site coordinator for PIP (Primary Intervention Program), mental health specialist for an after school tutorial program in the arts which was designed for at-risk students to help build self-esteem. Developed and led self-esteem and anger management groups, and started parenting classes in the home of parents.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of La Verne 1/04 to present
A member of the research team devoted to the development of the California Brief Multicultural Competency Scale and manual for trainers.
Tri-City Mental Health Center 9/01 to 1/04
A member of the research team devoted to the development of cultural competency instruments to assess clinicians’ level of cultural competency. In addition, conducted interviews with African American female clients to understand their experiences in the mental health system. Currently working with team to understand more about substance abuse issues in African American clients.
University of California at San Diego 9/00 to 9/02
Principle researcher to conduct exploratory qualitative research on what constitutes African American culture and its relationship to mental health diagnoses, treatment, & assessment
University of La Verne 6/00 to 6/02
On dissertation committee for doctoral student, studying the sandwich generation.
University of La Verne 9/99 to 12/99
Consultant to MFT Masters program, and assisted student working on master’s thesis that focused on the role of spirituality for African American seniors in assisted living housing
University of La Verne 9/97 to present
Principle researcher of faculty research team to assess the racial climate on the University of La Verne campus from the perspectives of students, faculty, staff, and senior management.
University of La Verne 9/97-5/98
Supervising faculty for senior undergraduate research projects.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Gamst, G., Dana, R.H., Der-Karabetian, A., Aragon, M., Arellano, L., Morrow, G., & Martenson, L. (2004). Cultural competency revised: The California brief multicultural competence scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 37, 3, 163-183.
Shepard, D., & Morrow, G. (2003). Critical Self-Monitoring. In J.A. Kottler. & W.P.Jones (Eds.) Doing better: Improving clinical skills and professional competence (pps. 27-50). New York: Brunner & Routledge.
Morrow, G.P, Burris-Kitchen, D., & Der Karabetian, A. (2000). Assessing campus climate of cultural diversity: A focus on focus groups. College Student Journal, 34, 4, 589-602.
Morrow, G. (1997). Building diversity among school aged children. Presentations: A Journal of Faculty Papers, Vol. 10, 83-110
Morrow, G. P., Penn, N.E., & Mouttapa, M. (Under review). A research critique of African American acculturation.
Morrow, G.P. & Wichman, A. (In preparation). Exploring the role of graduate school on love relationships.
Morrow, G.P., Penn, N.E., & Henderson, C. (In preparation). Investigating the defining characteristics of Black culture.
BOOKS AND DVDS
Morrow, G. (2006). Keeping it Real! 7 steps toward a healthier you, Pomona, CA: Shining Glory Publications, Inc.
Morrow, G. (2005). Suffer in silence no more: Pomona, CA: Shining Glory Publications, Inc.
Morrow, G. (2005). Strengthening the ties that bind: A guide to a healthy marriage. Pomona, CA: Shining Glory Publications, Inc.
Morrow, G. (2003). Too broken to be fixed? A spiritual guide to inner healing. Pomona, CA: Shining Glory Publications, Inc.
Morrow, G. (in press). The things that make men cry. Pomona, CA: Shining Glory Publications, Inc.
SELECTED PUBLISHED NEWS ARTICLES 2006
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Strategies for Overcoming the Holiday Blues
Help for the Dysfunctional Family of God
The Impact of Mental Illness on Love Relationships
The Real Therapist Behind the Chair
The Role of the Faith Community in Meeting the Mental Health Needs of African Americans
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Morrow, G. (November, 2005). Engaging the Black church in the service delivery to African American consumers. Workshop presented at Cultural Competency XIII, Fresno, California.
Morrow, G. (November, 2003). The role of the black church in the service delivery to African American clients. Workshop presented at Cultural Competency XI, San Jose, California
Kottler, J.A., Cervantes, J., Jones, P., & Morrow, G. (March, 2003). How counselors supervise themselves: Improving professional and personal skills. Workshop presented at the 50th American Counseling Association, Anaheim, California.
Morrow, G. (November, 2002). Meeting the mental health needs of African American clients.
Workshop presented at Cultural Competency Summit X, Ontario Convention Center.
Morrow, G., Ayala-Alcantar, C., & Arellano, L. (March, 2002). Examining the help-seeking attitudes and beliefs of African American college students. Poster presented at Western Psychological Association Conference, Irvine, California.
Morrow, G. (November, 2001). Meeting the mental health needs of African American clients. Workshop presented at the Cultural Competency Mental Health Summit IX, State of California, Sacramento, California.
Morrow, G., Wichman, A., & Herdina, A. (May, 2001). Exploring the impact of graduate school on love relationships. Paper to be presented at Western Psychological Association Conference, Maui, Hawaii.
Der Karabetian, A., Morrow, G., Prieto-Bayard, M., Vergara, D., & Wichman, A. (2000, June). The ecology of first generation college students. Paper presented at the 13th Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Morrow, G. (1999, April). Examining the construct validity of the African American Acculturation Scale. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association Conference, Irvine, California.
Morrow, G. Burris-Kitchen, D., & Der Karabetian, A. (1998, May). Empowering a college campus to work toward ethnic diversity. Paper presented at the 11th Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, Denver, Colorado.
Morrow, G. (1996, June). Building diversity among school aged children. Paper presented at the International Conference of Experiential Learning (ICEL), University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
COURSE DEVELOPMENT
Multicultural Competency I & II 1998
Developed two courses for a Psy.D. doctoral program at University of La Verne. Multicultural I focuses on the multicultural counseling theory and research, and Multicultural II focuses on application of relevant theory and research to a multicultural clientele. Multicultural II includes an introduction to the role of religion and spirituality in the counseling context.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS 2006
Keeping it Real! 7 Steps Toward a Healthier You: 7-week Biblical seminar developed by Dr. Morrow where she presented 7 steps toward emotional healing at the Victory Community Church, Pomona, California.
Let the Words of my Mouth: Keynote speaker for women’s retreat sponsored by the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of San Francisco, CA at the Doubletree Club Hotel, Livermore, California.
Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence: Keynote speaker for Faith and Justice Summit 2006 sponsored by The Inland Empire-Cops and Clergy Inc. at the Perris Civic Center in Perris, California.
Suffer in Silence No More: Workshop presenter for women’s conference sponsored by the Community Church of God Ayres Hotel, Ontario, California.
The Role of the Faith Community in Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Hurricane Katrina Survivors:
Workshop facilitator for the African American Mental Health Conference: Culture, Identity & Recovery at the Hilton-LAX, Los Angeles, California
Engaging the Faith Community in the Service Delivery of the African American Community: Cultural Competency Trainer for Multicultural Conference sponsored by the County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
The Role of the Faith Community in Responding to the Mental Health Needs of African Americans: Keynote Speaker for National Association of University Women, Los Angeles, CA
Understanding Women’s Mental Health Issues: Keynote Speaker for Domestic Violence and Women’s Health Issues Forum sponsored by Assemblywoman Gloria McCloud Negrete and City of Rialto at the Rialto Senior Center.
Strategies for Overcoming Emotional Barriers: General Session Speaker & Workshop Presenter for the Spectrum International Beauty Expo at the LAX Radisson Hotel, Los Angeles, CA.
Engaging the Faith Community in the Service Delivery of the African American Community: Workshop Presenter at the 7th Annual Multicultural Conference sponsored by Pacific Clinics, Irvine Marriott, Irvine, CA.
Let the Words of my Mouth: Keynote Speaker at women’s retreat sponsored by the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Bakersfield, California at the Doubletree Hotel, Bakersfield, California.
The Role of the Faith Community in Responding to the Mental Health Needs of African Americans: Guest Lecturer at Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama.
Let’s Get Real: Television Appearance on the “Let’s Get Real” show on Loma Linda Broadcast Network.
Healing for the Family of God: Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at the 1st Baptist Church of Roanoke Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia.
The Role of the Black Church in the Service Delivery to African American Clients: Keynote address for the clergy association in Roanoke, Virginia, sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Roanoke, Virginia.
Keeping it Real! 7 Steps Toward a Healthier You; Suffer in Silence No More and How to Deal with Loneliness and Neglect: Workshop presenter at the 7th Annual First Lady Conference sponsored by Drs. Lois & Tony Evans and The Urban Alternative Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas
The Role of the Faith Community in Responding to the Mental Health Needs of African Americans: Keynote Speaker at the Urban League’s Juneteenth Celebration, Seattle, Washington.
Strengthening the Ties that Bind: Workshop presenter for Marriage Seminar sponsored by Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Pomona, California at the Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, CA.
We Need To Talk: Workshop Facilitator at the Praise Tabernacle Bible Church Marriage Retreat in Palm Dessert, CA.
Let’s Talk About it with Lady Tee: Panel speaker at Faithful Central Bible Church, Inglewood, CA
First Lady Brunch: Keynote speaker at the 1st Annual First Lady Brunch held at the Doubletree Hotel in Claremont, CA.
Suffer in Silence No More: Workshop Facilitator at Dr. Sujay and Friends-WIMIN2-Women in Ministry International, held at the Ritz Carlton, Marina Del-Rey, Los Angeles, CA.
Greater Light Baptist Church Women’s Retreat: Keynote Speaker at the Greater Light Baptist Church Women’s Retreat, Santa Ana, CA.
Annual Women’s Day: Keynote Speaker at Faith Center Ministries Annual Women’s Day Services in Walnut, CA. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
University of La Verne 1994-1998
1st recipient of the “Grow your Own” Teaching Fellowship sponsored by the James Irvine Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00
The Fielding Institute 1993-1998
Recipient of minority scholarship in the amount of $5,000.00 each year
GRANT AWARDS
Recipient of faculty grant from James Irvine Foundation to conduct research regarding First Generation African American college students’ experiences in the amount of $2,500.00
Recipient of Faculty Summer Research Grant from University of La Verne to study the impact of graduate school on love relationships in the amount of $1,500.00
HONORS
Recipient of the Woman of the Year Award, 61st District, State of California 2005
Recipient of the Social Justice Award from The Fielding Institute, 1995
Recipient of the Women of Achievement Award in the area of Community Justice and Equality from the YWCA of the West End, 1994
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of Association of Black Psychologist
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
Member of Western Psychological Association
Lifetime member of Psi Chi
Associate member of Sigma XI, the Scientific Research Society COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Executive Director of PIF (Partners in Faith: Redefining Mental Health through Education, Outreach, and Resources). Organization to Collaborate with African American churches to provide mental health resources and education about mental illness, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Board member Mckinley’s Children Center
Board member American Red Cross of Pomona, California
Consultant to California Black Women’s Health Project
Consultant to Harvey Mudd University, Claremont, CA
Co-Founder, African Village Week-end: Cultural & Performing Arts, Inc.
Co-Publisher, Inland Valley News
Co-Pastor, Victory Community Church
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