CURRICULUM VITAE
ELIZABETH NEILSON, MSW, MPH University of Washington, Department of Psychology
Box 351525 Seattle, WA 98195-1525
ecneils@uw.edu EDUCATION
Anticipating 2019 Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
University of Washington, Seattle, WA Advisor: William George, Ph.D. Co-Advisor: Kevin King, Ph.D.
Tertiary Advisor: Kelly Cue Davis, Ph.D.
2006-2008 Master of Public Health, Health Behavior & Health Education University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006-2008 Master of Social Work, Interpersonal Practice in Mental Health University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2002-2006 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honors) and Women’s Studies University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Senior Honors Thesis: Just Say No?: Associations Between Sex Education and Risky Sexual Behavior
LICENSURE
2015-Present Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, State of Washington (in progress) 2009–2013 Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Illinois, #149014544
Extramural Grant
2015 The Roles of Acute Alcohol Intoxication, Emotional Arousal, and Emotion Regulation on Men’s Sexual Aggression Intentions
Principle Investigators: Elizabeth C. Neilson and William H. George
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, (F31AA024352)
$117,858 total direct costs (2015 – 2019) Intramural Grants
2014 University of Washington Department of Psychology Travel Award 2013 Arts and Sciences Natural Sciences Fellowship, University of Washington Awards
2006 Highest Honors awarded on Senior Honors Thesis 2006 Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
2005 Mortar Board National College Honors Society 2004 Outstanding Student Leadership Award Nominee PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Levin, D.S., Ward, L.M., & Neilson, E.C. (2012). Formative sexual communications, sexual agency and coercion, and youth sexual health, Social Science Review, 86(3), 487-516. doi:10.1086/667785
2. Thompson, R.R., & Neilson, E.C. (2014). Early parenting: The roles of maltreatment, trauma symptoms, and future expectations. Journal of Adolescence, 37, 1099-1108.
doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2014.08.003
3. Simiola, V., Neilson, E.C., Thompson, R.R., & Cook, J.M. (in press). Preferences for trauma treatment: A systematic review of the empirical literature. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy.
4. Davis, K.C., Danube, C., Neilson, E.C.,Stappenbeck, C.A., Norris, J., George, W.H., & Kajumulo, K. (in press). Distal and proximal influences on men’s intentions to resist condoms: Alcohol, sexual aggression history, impulsivity, and social-cognitive factors. AIDS and Behavior.
5. Neilson, E.C., Gilmore, A. K., Pinsky, H.T, Shepard, M.E, Lewis, M., & George, W.H. (in press). The use of drinking and sexual assault protective behavioral strategies: Associations with sexual victimization and revictimization among college women. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. UNDER REVIEW
1. Gilmore, A.K., Bird, E., Neilson, E.C., George, W.H., & Norris, J. (2015). Understanding Sexual Assault Risk Perception in College: Relationships Among Sexual Assault History, Drinking to Cope, and Trauma Symptoms. Journal of Sex Research.
IN PROGRESS
1. Neilson, E. C., Davis, K.C., George, W.H., & Norris, J. (in progress). The Influence of Alcohol Intoxication, Depressive Symptoms, and Condom Risk Rationale on Men’s Use of Condom Resistance Strategies.
2. Neilson, E. C., Gilmore, A., Davis, K.C., Stappenbeck, C.A., George, W.H., & Norris, J. (in progress). Psychological abuse, partner pressure, and alcohol: The roles of fear, anticipated partner response, and condom negotiation efficacy in women’s condom-decision abdication.
3. Neilson, E. C., Neilon, E., Cha, Y., Danube, C., Packard, W. B., & Davis, K. C. (in progress). Men’s identity-sexual aggression implicit associations: An expansion of the confluence model. 4. Davis, K.C., Stappenbeck, C.A., Neilson, E.C., Masters, T., George, W.H., Norris, J., & Kajamulo,
K. (in progress). Examining the role of sexual violence perpetration history, alcohol, and risk rationale in condom use resistance to engage in unprotected sex.
2. Davis, K.C., Neilson, E.C., Wegner, R., Danube, C., & Packard, W.R. (in progress). The
Relationship between Men’s Sexual Aggression and Sexual Risk-Taking: An Integrative Review of the Literature.
3. Bird, E. R., Neilson, E. C., Heiman, J. R., Norris, J., & George, W. H. (in progress). Relationships among sex motives and sexual pain in non-problem female drinkers. Journal of Sexual Medicine 4. Thompson, R. R., Lewis, T., Neilson, E. C., Dubowitz, H., Margolis, W., English, D. A.,
Litrownik, A., & Proctor, L. (in progress). Child maltreatment and sexual risk behavior: Indirect effects through trauma symptoms and substance use.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
1. Neilson, E.C., Davis, K.C., George, G.H., & Norris, J. (June 2014). Relationships among mental health symptoms, alcohol, and condom use resistance tactics in moderate to heavy drinking heterosexual men. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Association of Sex Research, Dubrovnik, CR.
2. Neilson, E.C., Stappenbeck, C., & George, G. H. (July 2014). Investigating the relationships among intimate partner Violence, sensation seeking, sex motives, and sexual assertiveness in moderate to heavy drinking women. Poster presented to the annual meeting of the International Society for Research on Aggression, Atlanta GA.
3. Staples, J., Eakins, D., Neilson, E.C., George, W.H., Cue Davis, K., & Norris, J. (2014). Sexual functioning and disclosure of sexual assault: The mediating role of trauma symptomology. Oral presentation given at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Austin, TX.
4. Bird, E.R., Neilson, E.C., Heiman, J.R., Norris, J. & George, W.H. (2015). Relationships among sex motives and sexual pain in non-problem female drinkers. Oral presentation given at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Austin, TX. 5. Enkema, M.C., Neilson, E.C., Bowen, S., Larimer, M.E. (2015). Coping with craving:
Investigating associations between coping strategies and craving. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, San Antonio, TX.
6. Neilson, E.C., Enkema, M.C., George, W.H., Norris, J., Davis, K.C., & Heiman, J. (2015). The roles of alcohol, drinking motives, partner pressure, and perceptions of STI risk on unprotected sex intentions in non-problem drinking women (August 2015). Poster presented to the annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, San Antonio, TX.
7. Cha, Y., Neilson, E.C., Davis, K.C., & Packard, W.B. (2015). The association of implicit sexual violence and alcohol associations and sexually violent behaviors. Poster presented to the annual meeting of the Association of Psychological Science, Philadelphia, PA.
8. Neilson, E.C., Gilmore, A., Davis, K.C., Stappenbeck, C.A., George, W.H., & Norris, J. (2015). Intimate partner violence history, partner pressure, and alcohol: The roles of rear, anticipated partner response, and condom negotiation efficacy in women’s condom-decision abdication. Oral presentation submitted to the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, New Orleans, LA. 9. Neilson, E. C., Norris, J., Bryant, A. E. B., & Stappenbeck, C. A. (2015). Adult sexual assault and
depression as longitudinal predictors of sexual functioning. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Toronto, CA.
10.Bird, E. R., Neilson, E. C., Norris, J., Heiman, J., Kajumulo, K., & George, W. H. (2015). Avoidance motivation and risky sexual decision-making among non-problem drinkers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Toronto, CA. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
June 2015- Graduate Student Research Assistant present Project WIN
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Performed data analysis and manuscript preparation for a large longitudinal study of women’s substance use, sexual risk-taking, and sexual victimization Principal Investigator: Jeanette Norris, Ph.D.
2013-present Graduate Student Investigator
Alcohol and Male-Female Relationships Study
Department of Psychology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Supervised and assisted with Implicit Association Task (IAT) and survey research administration procedures
Assisted in development of three novel IATs examining associations with sexual aggression
Aided in the application and approval of study to the Human Subjects Review Board and Undergraduate Psychology Subject Pool
Principal Investigator: William George, Ph.D. Feb 2014- Consultant
Dec 2014 Sustained Use of Evidence-based PTSD Treatment in VA Residential Settings Department of Psychiatry; Yale School of Medicine
Performs systematic search and review of article pertaining to patient preferences for treatment of PTSD
Prepares article summaries and assists with manuscript preparation and writing Principal Investigator: Joan M. Cook, Ph.D.
2007-2008 Research Coordinator
Trauma and the Childbearing Year Project
Center for the Childbearing Year; Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Ann Arbor, MI
Supervise and assist with alcohol administration procedures
Served as the research coordinator for a pilot psychoeducation intervention, tailored for perinatal survivors of sexual abuse
Developed and executed data collection protocols including the receipt of research measures, conducted diagnostic and evaluation phone interviews, entered and analyzed data for grant and IRB proposals, and coordinated all financial reimbursement for educators and participants
Initiated contact and collaborated with ten maternal and social service agencies to recruit participates, fostered a network of educators trained in the psychoeducation curriculum, developed a network of treatment providers to allow for referral of participants to psychotherapy and social services
Principal Investigator: Julia Seng, Ph.D. 2005-2006 Undergraduate Research Assistant
Sex and Media Research Lab
Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Collaborated with a clinical psychology doctoral student to complete an IRB application and launch and complete data collection for a large study on sex education, sexual attitudes and behaviors, and experiences of sexual violence Performed database management, data entry, and data analysis with SPSS to
generate results for Senior honors thesis
Aided in the daily tasks of managing a research study, including participating in research assistant meetings, ensuring compliance with research protocols and human subject ethics requirements, and executing quality assurance
Completed a Senior honors thesis under the supervision of the primary investigator that was one of nine students out of 70 undergraduate psychology honors students to receive Highest Honors
Principal Investigator: L. Monique Ward, Ph.D. 2003-2004 Undergraduate Research Assistant
Sex and Media Research Lab
Department of Psychology; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Entered and cleaned data for a large survey of undergraduate sexual attitudes, behaviors, and risk-taking in casual sexual encounters
Participated in weekly lab meetings and collaborated with primary investigator on learning objectives and future project ideas
Principal Investigator: L. Monique Ward, Ph.D. Editorial Responsibilities
Student Advisory Board
Psychology of Women Quarterly CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Therapies Trained In:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Psychodynamic Therapy Couples therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Assessment Trained In:
Structured Clinical Interviews for DSM Disorders PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview (PSS-I)
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) Parenting capacity assessments
August 2015- DBT Skills Group Leader Present Opal: Food + Body Wisdom
Leads and co-leads a bi-weekly, 90-minute DBT skills groups for a partial hospitalization eating disorder program to increase DBT skill knowledge, application, and generalization
Supervisor: Alexia Giblin, Ph.D., CEDS Nov 2014- Student Therapist
Present Psychological Services and Training Center Practica University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Provided evidence-based therapy to clients including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Provided assessments, including MMPI and e-Mini
Attended one-to-one hourly supervision with doctoral level community-based supervisors
Active participant in weekly, on-site group supervision
Supervisors: Corey Fagan, Ph.D.; Sarah Sullivan-Singh, Ph.D.; Priscilla Wright, Ph.D.; Carolyn Mangelsdorf, Ph.D.
2009-2013 Clinical Social Worker and Parenting Assessment Team Coordinator Juvenile Protective Association, Chicago, IL
Provided individual therapy in school, community, home, and office settings to low-income children, adolescents, and adults with emotional and behavioral concerns, including mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders
Multiple experiences with facilitating groups, including weekly drop-in groups focused on improving adolescent emotion regulation and social skills,
psychoeducation groups for middle school students, and a skills training and support group for HIV-positive youth
Served at Intake Coordinator and assessed potential clients’ presenting complaints and appropriateness for services, provided referral information as needed, and provided crisis intervention for callers presenting with suicidal and homicidal ideation and intent
Served as the primary clinical social worker on the Parenting Assessment Team project, a multidisciplinary parenting capacity assessment for parents with severe and persistent mental illness; Conducted psychosocial assessments, parent-child interaction observations, and record review; Synthesized and analyzed these data to write case formulations, assess parenting capacities, and generate recommendations into comprehensive reports for the Department of Children and Family Services, private not-for-profit agencies, and the Juvenile Court
Served as Coordinator for the Parenting Assessment Team responsible for all logistics, documentation, intake, and communication with the Department of Children and Family Services regarding administrative (e.g. audit) and clinical concerns
Served as the Clinical Liaison for the Juvenile Protective Association Auxiliary Board and assisted in the coordination of volunteer and fundraising activities; Provided clinical consultation regarding the interactions between Auxiliary Board members and child and adult clients
Supervisors: Colette Molloy, LCSW, Richard Thompson, Ph.D. 2008-2009 Childbirth Educator Tutor
Center for the Childbearing Year, Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Ann Arbor, MI
Provided a manualized childbirth education curriculum for child sexual abuse survivors via phone sessions; Curriculum focused on psychoeducation and DBT-informed skill-building targeting PTS symptoms, emotional regulation, and interpersonal reactivity with providers
Utilized theories of behavior change to lessen sexual risk-taking and risk behaviors during pregnancy (e.g. smoking, substance abuse) while increasing regulation skills Engaged in anticipatory guidance, problem-solving, and case management with
participants around postpartum depression and their child’s risk of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse
Supervisors: Julia Seng, Ph.D., Mickey Sperlich, MA. 2006-2007 Clinical Social Work Intern/Outpatient Therapist
University of Michigan Psychology Clinic, Ann Arbor, MI
Provided short- and long-term individual and couples therapy at an outpatient mental health clinic
Received training in theory and applications of cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, attachment theory, and psychodynamic psychotherapy
Completed client documentation, including mental health assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
Participated in twice-a-week individual supervision and weekly case consultation Supervisor: Sue Watts, LMSW
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
2012-2013 Social Work Intern Supervisor/Field Instructor Juvenile Protective Association, Chicago, IL
Provided individual and group psychotherapy supervision to social work graduate students from University of Chicago and Loyola University of Chicago
Provided didactics on case conceptualization, treatment planning, suicide and child maltreatment risk assessment, and case management
TRAININGS
2015 Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Training (The Linehan Institute: Behavioral Tech & Silver Hills Hospital, New Canaan, CT)
2015 Marsha Linehan’s Suicide Prevention 2-Day Workshop (University of Washington, Seattle, WA)
2014 CITI Training Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research (University of Washington, Seattle)
2012 Essential Tools for Field Instruction; Nancy Chertok (University of Chicago)
2008 CITI Training in Human Subjects Research for Clinical Researchers (Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Ann Arbor)
2008 Psychoeducation Tutor Training Retreat (Institute for Research on Women and Gender) INVITED LECTURES
Summer 2015 Invited Lecturer, Health Psychology
Lecture Title: Alcohol, Expectancies, and Sexual Response
Provided a 90-minute interdisciplinary lecture on the physiological, developmental, interpersonal effects of alcohol
Professor: Haley Carroll, M.S.
Summer 2015 Invited Lecturer, Fundamental of Psychological Research Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Lecture Title: Ethics in Psychological Research
Provided a one-hour lecture on ethical issues in psychological research with human participants and animal subjects, including discussions on scientific misconduct and professionalism
Professor: Sarah Edmunds, M.S. Spring 2015 Invited Lecturer, Human Sexuality
Department of Psychology, University of Washington Lecture title: Coercive Sexual Experiences in Adulthood
Provided a two-hour lecture for four hundred students on epidemiological data and psychological theories of the perpetration and experience of intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, and sexual assault
Professor: Lois McDermott, Ph.D.
Winter 2015 Invited Lecturer, Psychology of Gender
Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Lecture title: Psychological and Feminist Theories and Intervention of Sexual Violence
Provided a two-hour lecture for two hundred students on contemporary
psychological and feminist theories on the mechanisms and prevention of sexual violence
Summer 2014 Invited Lecturer, Psychobiology of Women
Department of Psychology, University of Washington Lecture title: Psychophysiological Effects of Alcohol
Provided two one-hour lectures on the physiological and psychological impacts of alcohol consumption on metabolism, genital response, and aging
Professor: Ann Voorhies, Ph.D.
Winter 2014 Invited Lecturer, Psychology of Gender
Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Lecture title: Psychological and Feminist Theories of Sexual Violence Provided a two-hour lecture for two hundred students on contemporary
psychological and feminist theories on the mechanisms and prevention of sexual violence
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2015 Human Sexuality Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Provides teaching support and assistance for a 400-student course on the diversity of human sexuality
Conducts exam review sessions, assistance in exam creation and preparation, and proctoring exam
Professor: Lois McDermott, Ph.D.
Winter 2015 Fundamentals of Psychology Research Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Taught weekly laboratory and quiz sections and conducted exam review Graded statistics and lengthy writing assignments in the form of research
manuscripts designed to teach scientific writing
Held weekly office hours to offer additional help to students on lab projects and assignments (e.g. using SPSS & APA style writing)
Professor: Michael Passer, Ph.D.
Fall 2014 Fundamentals of Psychology Research Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Taught weekly laboratory and quiz sections and conducted exam review Graded statistics and lengthy writing assignments designed to teach scientific
writing
Held weekly office hours to offer additional help to students on lab projects and assignments (e.g. using SPSS & APA style writing)
Professor: Jacqueline Pickrell, Ph.D.
Summer 2014 Psychobiology of Women Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Taught weekly quiz sections and conducted comprehensive exam review on course readings and lecture material
Graded term papers and provided feedback to students regarding class participation and comprehension of course material
Held weekly office hours to offer additional help to improve their comprehension of course material and academic writing
Professor: Ann Voorhies, Ph.D.
Spring 2014 Fundamentals of Psychology Research Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Taught weekly laboratory and quiz sections and conducted exam review
Graded statistics and research design assignments and assisted in exam development Held weekly office hours to offer additional help to students on lab projects and
assignments (e.g. using SPSS & APA style writing) Professor: Ann Voorhies, Ph.D.
Winter 2014 Psychology of Gender Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Taught weekly quiz section and conducted exam review Graded weekly writing assignments and two large papers
Held weekly office hours for students and collaborated with course professor Professor: Ann Voorhies, Ph.D.
Fall 2013 Introduction to Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Provided teaching support and assistance for a 400-student introduction to psychology survey course
Conducted review sessions and assisted in coordination of exams and grading Held weekly office hours for students and collaborated with course professor Professor: Ann Voorhies, Ph.D.
Winter 2006 Introduction to Feminist Ideas Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Department of Womens’ Studies, University of Michigan
Taught fundamentals of feminist theories and facilitated discussion of a weekly, two-hour University of Michigan Women’s Studies class that utilized discussion to raise awareness of topics related to feminist theories, including reproductive health, intimate partner violence and sexual assault, women and the workplace, and
intersectionality
Gained direct experience on group dynamics and establishing an academic learning environment in which students can actively engage with course material and apply theories to relevant social issues
Assisted students develop and implement research projects Professor: Jane Hassinger, Ph.D.
SERVICE
2015-present Student Advisory Committee
Clinical Psychology Area, University of Washington
Participated in a five-person committee of graduate student committee that brings issues, concerns, ideas, and potential resolution for improving the Clinical Program to the Director of Clinical Training
2014-present Special Events Subcommittee
Participated on a subcommittee of the Board of Advocates to fundraise and support Planned Parenthood’s ongoing advocacy, education, and service provision of reproductive health services
2006-2007 Graduate Student Representative
Honorary Degree Committee, University of Michigan
Reviewed nominations for honorary degree recipients and participated in semi-annual meetings to discuss the merit of each nominee and vote to determine recipients
2005-2006 Campus Relations and Recruitment Chair
Central Planning Team, University of Michigan Dance Marathon
Head of a committee of 40 students that was responsible for the recruitment of participants to the largest student-run, nonprofit that fundraises for outpatient, hospital-based pediatric rehabilitation programs
Lead weekly meetings, delegated tasks, provided supervision and constructive feedback to committee members and ultimately recruited over 700 participants Supervised the committee liaisons to the campus residence halls, Greek community,
student organizations, and faculty and staff to increase campus visibility and collaborations between the organization and campus
Unanimously elected the Central Planning Team’s representative to the Director Selector committee and participated in the interviewing and selection of the next years Board of Directors
2004-2005 Morale Chair
Central Planning Team, University of Michigan Dance Marathon
Head of a 25-person committee responsible for developing and executing all major activities and events, entertainment, and competitions for over 600 participants of a 30-hour Dance Marathon for the purpose of inspiring and entertaining participants; Gained extensive experience in planning and executing large-scale events designed to entertain, increase knowledge, and fundraise
Interviewed and selected all committee members; Planned and lead two weekly meetings, assigned tasks, and provided supervision and feedback to members throughout the year
AFFILIATIONS
International Society for Research on Aggression International Association of Sex Research
National Association of Social Workers COURSES TAKEN
University of Washington
Psych 500 Proseminar (3 quarters)
CS&SS 510 Maximum Likelihood Estimation Psych 511 Core Concepts in Personality
Psych 550 Department Colloquium (3 quarters)
Psych 517 Core Concepts in Systems of Psychotherapy Psych 518 Core Concepts in Behavior Disorders Psych 519 Behavior Change
Psych 524 Intro to Statistics and Data Analysis Psych 523 Lab in Stats Computation
Psych 525 Linear Models and Data Analysis Sociology 529 Structural Equation Modeling
Psych 531 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology Psych 535 Scientific Writing in Psychology
Psych 544 Advanced Clinical Psychology Psych 548 Longitudinal Data Analysis
Psych 553 Seminar in Child Clinical Psychology (Trauma-Focused CBT) Psych 554 Seminar in Clinical Psychology
Psych 560 Sexual Victimization History, Alcohol, and Adult Sexual Outcomes Psych 571 Child Psychopathology
Psych 580 Minority Mental Health
Psych 586 Clinical Personality Assessment Psych 587 Clinical Methods: Interviewing Psych 588 Clinical Methods: Ethics
Psych 589 Clinical Supervision (2 quarters)
Psych 591 Issues in Clinical Psychology (2 quarters) Psych 593: Clinical Colloquium (2 quarters)
