Jennifer Yalowitz

EDUCATION

 M. S. - Child Development and Family Studies with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy – Purdue University Calumet – Hammond, Indiana – 2006. GPA: 3.95

 B. A. – English Literature – University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin – 1986

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Indiana, #35001676A

Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy


MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY EXPERIENCE

Couple and Family Therapy Intern - Success Counseling Center – Lansing, Illinois – May to December 2004.

 Counseled individuals, couples, and families using a variety of marriage and family therapy theories, concepts, and interventions. Facilitated a weekly parenting group providing skills and guidance. Supervision provided by accredited Marriage and Family Therapy supervisors.

Couple and Family Therapy Intern - Couple and Family Therapy Center – Purdue University Calumet Hammond, Indiana - January to December 2003.                 

Counseled individuals, couples, and families using a variety of marriage and family therapy theories, concepts, and interventions.  Supervision provided by accredited Marriage and Family Therapy supervisors.

EMPLOYMENT

 Couple and Family Therapist – Nimtz, Viers and Associates – Munster, Indiana – February 2007 to present.

Counseling individuals, couples, and families in a private practice setting using a variety of        marriage and family therapy theories, concepts, and interventions. Supervision provided by    accredited Marriage and Family Therapy supervisors.

Instructor-Teaching Assistantship – PSY 344:  Introduction to Human Sexuality – Purdue University Calumet – Hammond , Indiana – January 2005 to present.

 Teach an undergraduate course in human sexuality. Developed curriculum based on assigned textbook and relevant literature. Lecture weekly on chapters in the textbook and provide meaningful guest speakers to provide expertise on certain subjects.  Create and administer quizzes, a research project and a final values paper.

 PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Dolan, Y, Trepper, T.S., & Yalowitz, J. (2009). Love, Sex, & Videotapes: Solution-Focused Couples Therapy. Annual Conference of the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Association, Albany, NY, November 4-6, 2009.

Yalowitz, J. R. & Trepper, T. (2004).  Solution Focused Sex Therapy. Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Conference, Park City, Utah.

 Yalowitz, J. R., Nalbone, D. & Trepper, T.  (2006). The effects of adult ADHD on coping and communication in marital satisfaction. Unpublished master’s thesis: Purdue University, Calumet campus, Hammond, Indiana.

 HONORS

Dean’s List – Purdue University Calumet – 2003 to 2006.        

Semester Honors – Purdue University Calumet – 2003 to 2006.           

 ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIES & MEMBERSHIPS

 Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society – 2004 to 2006.

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

International Family Therapy Association

 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

South Shore Arts Association – Munster, Indiana

Board Member – 2006 to present

Planned Parenthood of Indiana – Merrillville, Indiana

Women in Touch Steering Committee – 2006 to present

Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana – Munster, Indiana

Jewish Community Board of Directors – 2007 to present