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Christina Devereaux, PhD, LCAT, LMHC, BC-DMT, NCC 40 Avon St.
Keene, NH 03431 603-283-2138
cdevereaux1@antioch.edu
EDUCATION Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology April 2011 Specialty in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Santa Barbara Graduate Institute: Santa Barbara, CA Dissertation Title: The dance before diagnosis: Mothers’ experiences in early interaction with their children with autism Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy December 1998 University of California, Los Angeles: Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Dance May 1996 Kent State University: Kent, OH Graduated Cum Laude SELECTED POST GRADUATE TRAINING The Center for Group Studies, New York, NY 2015-present Post-graduate training in modern group process developed by Dr. Louis Ormont. Completed Modules: Forma a Group; Introduction to Group Resistances; Transference/ Countertransference Issues in a Group Center for the Study of Authentic Movement 2014-present Post-graduate training in Authentic Movement as Practice and as Therapy Intensive yearly Study Group Facilitated by Zoe Avstreih ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Antioch University New England, Department of Applied Psychology (Keene, NH) Associate Professor, Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling MA Program August 2010-present Antioch University New England Courses Taught: Dance/Movement Therapy with Children (Guest Lecturer) Group Work in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Practicum in Dance/Movement Therapy II Practicum in Counseling Seminar I Practicum in Counseling Lab
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Professional Seminar in Counseling I: Ethics Professional Seminar in Counseling II: Contextual Dimensions Professional Seminar in Dance/Movement Therapy I Internship in Dance/Movement Therapy Internship in Dance/Movement Therapy Cont Internship Seminar in Counseling II Theories of Counseling I Director of Clinical Training, Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling Program August 2010-2016 Duties: Responsible for the overseeing, coordinating, and supervising the dance/movement therapy and counseling program’s clinical training including the establishment and revision of policies pertaining to all aspects of the program’s clinical training; coordinating the search, placement, and supervision evaluation process of students’ practica and internship placements; communicating with on-site supervisors, maintaining a robust and current database, and revising clinical training content in regards to academic and accrediting bodies standards. Acting Program Director, Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Program December 2014-June 2015 Adjunct Clinical Faculty Provided on-site clinical supervision for DMT students during 700 hour internship 2002-2005 Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Creative Arts Therapy 2006-present Pratt Institute Courses Taught: Advanced Seminar I: Interpersonal Neurobiology (Low Residency Program) Advanced Seminar I & II (Academic Year Program/Low Residency Program) Fieldwork Experience & Supervision I, II, III, IV (Low Residency Program) Fieldwork Experience & Supervision I, II, III, IV (Academic Year Program) Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy I (Low Residency Program) Introduction to Creative Arts Therapy II (Low Residency Program) Thesis in Progress (Academic Year & Low Residency Programs) Theory & Practice of Dance Therapy II (Low Residency Program) Low Residency Masters Degree Program Co-Coordinator, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, Pratt Institute 2013-present Duties: Responsible for the overseeing, coordinating, and supervising the Low Residency program’s New Hampshire summer residency period in collaboration with Department chair
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and co-coordinator. Direct communication and coordination with facilities, community partners, and the development of the community-based practicum program. Inspirees Institute of Creative Art Therapy (IICAT) (China) Senior Faculty 2011-present Assisted in the development in DMT alternate route training program in China. Serves on Academic Advising, Internship Committee, Research Committee Inspirees Courses Taught: Dance/Movement Therapy with Children: Moving Theory into Practice (Beijing) Dance/Movement Therapy with Children: Special Populations (Beijing) Dance/Movement Therapy with Children: Early Influences & Development (Shanghai) Dance/Movement Therapy with Children: Early Influences & Development (Beijing) Dance Therapy New Zealand, Auckland, NZ International Faculty 2014-current Provides synchronous online advanced training seminars with Certificate students in dance/ movement therapy training in New Zealand. Assisting founders of the training program in establishing core standards for clinical training in the country. Sofia University, Palo Alto, CA Specialized Research Faculty (SRF) 2013-current Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Adjunct Faculty, Department of Creative Arts in Therapy Fall 2010- Summer 2011 Provided on-site and off-site clinical supervision for dance/movement therapy graduate students during their 700 hour clinical internship University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Teaching Assistant, Department of World Arts and Cultures Fall 1997 - Spring 1998 UCLA Courses Taught: Fall 1997: Modern Dance 1B, Department of World Arts & Cultures Spring 1998: Modern Dance 1B, Department of World Arts & Cultures New York University, School of Social Welfare (New York, NY) Guest Lecturer Course: Creative Arts Therapy in Clinical Social Work Yearly, 2008-2010
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CLINICAL & SUPERVISORY POSITIONS Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (Keene, NH) Dance/Movement Therapist & Faculty Supervisor (2010-present) Developed training program and study group for dance/movement therapy students focusing on autism spectrum disorders. Facilitated, co-facilitated, individual, group, and sibling dance/movement experiences with children on the autism spectrum as supportive services while parents were attending parent support group. Christina M. Devereaux, Creative Arts Therapy & Mental Health Counseling, PC Owner, Private Consulting/Supervision Practice (2009-present) Owner of professional corporation providing individual and group supervision to dance/movement therapists and mental health counselors; individual, group and family dance/movement therapy or mental health counseling sessions to children, adolescents, and adults. The League Treatment Center/Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery (Brooklyn, NY) Dance/Movement Therapy Clinical Supervisor- Consultant (2012-2015) On-site and off-site supervisory consultation and clinical supervision for dance/movement therapy graduate students and professional dance/movement therapists working with children with autism spectrum disorders and emotional disturbance in therapeutic school. Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (Central Islip, NY) Dance/Movement Therapist (2009- 2010) Serving as consultant to the agency providing twice monthly dance/movement therapy group sessions with adults with memory impairments, developmental, psychiatric, and physical challenges. The League Treatment Center/Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery (Brooklyn, NY) Dance/Movement Therapy Clinical Supervisor (2008-2010) Facilitating dance/movement therapy groups with children with emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs; provided on-site clinical supervision to dance/movement therapy graduate students & guided the establishment and development of the program.
John Street Elementary School (Franklin Square, NY) Dance/Movement Therapist (January 2006-June 2010) Developed and implemented dance/movement therapy program in public school for children with special needs under the funding of The Andréa Rizzo Foundation.
Garden City Middle School (Garden City, NY) Dance/Movement Therapist (March 2008-December 2008) Developed and implemented dance/movement therapy program in public school for
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adolescents with special needs under the funding of The Andréa Rizzo Foundation. Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Hempstead, NY) Child Witness Counselor (February 2006-November 2007) Individual, group, & family psychotherapy for children & families who were victims of or witness to domestic violence.
Kid Esteem, Inc. (Babylon, NY) Dance/Movement Therapist (2006) Individual & group dance/movement therapy for children with pervasive developmental disorders and mood disorders.
Five Acres Residential Treatment Center (Altadena, CA) Dance/Movement Therapist (July 1999-May 2005) Individual, group & sibling dance/movement therapy for severely emotionally disturbed children, developed initial assessments, implemented specialized staff trainings, provided supervision to graduate student interns. Five Acres Residential Treatment Center (Altadena, CA) Interim Unit Clinician (2002-May 2005) Interim clinical and case management for assigned cases; facilitated treatment team meetings; DMH documentation; consultation with psychiatrists, attorneys; individual, group and family psychotherapy. Crittenton Services for Children and Families (Fullerton, CA) Dance/Movement Therapist (2001-2002) Group dance/movement therapy for girls with a history of abuse and neglect; trainings and documentation. La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (Long Beach, CA) Rehabilitation Therapist (1998-1999) Dance/movement therapy & psycho-educational groups for adults with mental illness and dual-diagnosis. Greene County Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health (Fairborn, OH) Co-Facilitator (May-September 1995) Co-Facilitated drug rehabilitation groups for court-ordered adolescents. OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE Early Childhood Parenting Center (Beverly Hills, CA) Doctoral Intern/ Child Development Specialist (September 2004-May 2005) Supervisor: Maxine Mintzer, PhD; Helen Reid, LCSW Facilitated infant/toddler/ parent-child dyadic interactions in developmentally based support
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groups. Early intervention assessments; Provided telephone consultation and counseling to those contacting the Warmline. ERAS Center (Culver City, CA) Dance/Movement Therapy Intern (1997-1998) Supervisor: Janet Lester, PsyD, BC-DMT Individual & group dance/movement therapy in special school for children with emotional disturbance & developmental disabilities.
PUBLICATIONS Invited Book Chapters: Devereaux, C. (2014). Moving in the space between us: The dance of attachment security.
In C. Malchiodi & D. Crenshaw (Eds.) Creative Arts and Play Therapy for Attachment Problems (pp. 84-99). New York: Guilford Press.
Devereaux, C. (2012). Moving into relationship: Dance/movement therapy with
children with autism. In L. Gallo-Lopez & L. Rubin (Eds.) Play Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (pp. 333-351). Routledge.
Devereaux, C. (2012). Creative Arts Counseling: Dance/movement therapist spotlight. In S.
Hodges (Ed.). 101 Careers in counseling. (pp. 197-198). New York, NY: Springer. Refereed Journals: Devereaux, C. (in revision). Educator perceptions of the inclusion of dance/movement
therapy within the special education classroom. Submitted to Body, Movement, and Dance in Psychotherapy.
Devereaux, C. (2008). Untying the knots: Dance/movement therapy with a family
exposed to domestic violence. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 30(2), 58-70. Devereaux, C. (2006) The 40th Annual conference of the American Dance Therapy
Association Nashville, Tennessee, October 27-30, 2005, Journal of Dance Education, 6(2), 60-61. doi:10.1080/15290824.2006.10387314
Vincent, S.R, Tortora, S., Devereaux, C., Shaw, J., Basner, J., Mulcahy, S. et. al (2007).
Collaborating with a mission: Spreading the gift of dance/movement therapy. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 29(1), 51-58.
Manuscripts in Preparation Devereaux, C. (manuscript in preparation). Trends in Autism Research: Where does
dance/movement therapy fit in the picture? To be submitted to The Arts in Psychotherapy or American Journal of Dance Therapy
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Devereaux, C. (manuscript in preparation). The dance before diagnosis: Mothers’
experiences in early interaction with their children with autism. Devereaux, C. (manuscript in preparation). Social Engagement in dance/movement therapy
with Autism: A Polyvagal Perspective. To be submitted to The Arts in Psychotherapy. Johnson, G. & Devereaux, C. (manuscript in preparation). In their own words: Reflections
from 50 years of Presidents of the ADTA. To be published in the Special Edition: The first fifty years, American Journal of Dance Therapy, 38(2).
Devereaux, C., Kleinman, S., Johnson, G., & Witzling, K. (2016). ADTA historical timeline:
The first fifty years. To be published in the Special Edition: The first fifty years, American Journal of Dance Therapy, 38(2).
Conference Proceedings Devereaaux, C. (2016). Social Engagement in Dance/Movement Therapy with Autism: A Polyvagal
Perspective. 51st Annual Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2015). The autism puzzle: Addressing dance/movement therapy’s piece. 50th Annual
Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association. Harris, D. A. & Devereaux, C. (2015). Within your reach: A forum to support DMT publication.
50th Annual Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C., Miller, J., Erfer, T., & Robinson, N. (2013). Emerging Cross-Cultural
Consciousness: American DMTs teaching in China. 48th Annual Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2012). Dance Cuba! Dance/movement therapists’ cross-cultural collaboration in Cuba.
47th Annual Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2011). The dance before diagnosis: Mutual influences in mother child interaction and
autism. 46th Annual Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association.
Vincent, S.R, Devereaux, C., Tortora, S., Shaw, J., Basner, J., Mulcahy, S. et. al.(2008) The
Andrea Rizzo Foundation Takes Flight. 42nd Annual Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association.
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Devereaux, C, Vincent, S.R, Tortora, S., Shaw, J., Basner, J., Mulcahy, S. et. (2007) Collaborating with a Mission. 37th Annual Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2003) Verbalizing the Non Verbal: Renewing the way we document our work. 37th
Annual Conference Proceedings. Columbia, MD: American Dance Therapy Association.
Online Publications Devereaux, C. (2014, August 10). The fascinating nonverbal dance in every hug: Research
reveals that who, how, and why you embrace speaks volumes. Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201408/the-fascinating-nonverbal-dance-in-every-hug
Devereaux, C. (2014, April 2). Dance/movement therapy and autism: Building relationships
through movement. Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201404/dancemovement-therapy-and-autism
Devereaux, C. (2014, January 1). A new year: 5 lessons we can learn from a butterfly.
Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201401/new-year-5-lessons-we-can-learn-butterfly
Devereaux, C. (2013, November 8). Dance: A tool to empower breast cancer survivors.
Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201311/dance-tool-empower-breast-cancer-survivors
Devereaux, C. (2013, August 10). Are you afraid to dance? Reducing the stigma of dance
expression. Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201308/are-you-afraid-dance
Devereaux, C. (2013, June 30). Movement and rest: Reinforcing the power of the pause in
our every day life. Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201306/movement-and-rest
Devereaux, C. (2013, May 16). Why should we dance? Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201305/why-should-we-dance
Devereaux, C. (2013, February 10). One billion dancing. Psychology Today. Retrieved from
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201302/one-billion-dancing
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Devereaux, C. (2013, January 3). The dance of new patterns. Psychology Today. Retrieved from
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/meaning-in-motion/201301/the-dance-new-patterns
Other Publications: Harris, D.A., & Devereaux, C. (in preparation). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy,
38(2), 1-2. Devereaux, C., & Harris, D.A. (2016). Editorial: Starting the ADTA’s second half century.
American Journal of Dance Therapy, 38(1), 1-2. Harris, D.A., & Devereaux, C. (2015). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 37(2), 1-2. Devereaux, C., & Harris, D.A. (2015). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 37(1), 1-2. Loman, S., & Devereaux, C. (2014). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 36(2), 1-2. Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2014). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 36(1), 1-2. Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2013). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 35(2), 1-2. Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2013). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 35(1), 1-2. Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2013). Of note. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 35(1). Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2012). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 34(2), 1-2. Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2012). Editorial. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 34(1), 1-2. Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2012). Of note. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 34(1), 80-81. Reports: Devereaux, C. & Harris, D.A. (2016, April). American Journal of Dance Therapy: Co-Editors’
Report to the Board of Directors. Report prepared for the annual board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. & Harris, D.A. (2015, October). American Journal of Dance Therapy: Co-Editors’
Report to the Board of Directors. Report prepared for the annual board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. & Harris, D.A. (2015, April). American Journal of Dance Therapy: Co-Editors’
Report to the Board of Directors. Report prepared for the annual board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
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Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2014, October). American Journal of Dance Therapy: Co-Editors’
Report to the Board of Directors. Report prepared for the annual board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2014, April). American Journal of Dance Therapy: Co-Editors’ Report
to the Board of Directors. Report prepared for the annual board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2013, October). American Journal of Dance Therapy: Co-Editors’
Report to the Board of Directors. Report prepared for the annual board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2013, April). American Journal of Dance Therapy: Co-Editors’ Report
to the Board of Directors. Report prepared for the annual board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. & Loman, S. (2013, October). American Journal of Dance Therapy: Co-Editors’
Report to the Board of Directors. Report prepared for the annual board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2008, October). Public Relations Committee Chairperson’s Report to the Board of
Directors. Report prepared for the annual fall board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2007, April). Public Relations Committee Chairperson’s Report to the Board of
Directors. Report prepared for the annual spring board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2007, October). Public Relations Committee Chairperson’s Report to the Board of
Directors. Report prepared for the annual fall board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2006, April). Public Relations Committee Chairperson’s Report to the Board of
Directors. Report prepared for the annual spring board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2005, October). Public Relations Committee Chairperson’s Report to the Board of
Directors. Report prepared for the annual fall board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
Devereaux, C. (2005, April). Public Relations Committee Chairperson’s Report to the Board of
Directors. Report prepared for the annual spring board of directors meeting for American Dance Therapy Association.
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OTHER PUBLICATION EXPERIENCE Invited Blogger, Psychology Today, “Meaning in Motion: Dancing with the Mind in Mind”
http://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/christina-devereaux-phd-bc-dmt Co-Editor (2011-present), American Journal of Dance Therapy
Editorial Board (2009-present), American Journal of Dance Therapy Editorial Board (2015-present) Creative Arts in Education and Therapy: Eastern and Western
Perspectives Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016), Nordic Journal of Music Therapy Ad Hoc Reviewer (2014), Body, Movement, and Dance in Psychotherapy Newsletter Editor (2006-2011), American Dance Therapy Association
Copy editing, layout and design of quarterly national publication
Website Manager (2000-2008), American Dance Therapy Association
Editorial Assistant (1994-1996), Anxiety Stress, and Coping: An International Journal Processing & copy editing of manuscripts, coordination with the publisher in England and the Far East, assisting in departmental grant operations.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Peer Reviewed, national and regional: Devereaux, C & Harris, D. A. (2015, October). Within your reach: A forum to support DMT
Publication. Presented at American Dance Therapy Association 50th Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
Devereaux, C. (2015, March). Who supervises the supervisor? A forum for seasoned and new
supervisors. Presented at New England Chapter of Dance/Movement Therapy Conference, Antioch University New England, Keene, NH.
Devereaux, C. & Burger, R. (2013, October). Educators’ perceptions of the inclusion of
dance/movement therapy within the special education classroom. Poster presented at the annual research poster session of the American Dance Therapy Association, Brooklyn, NY.
Devereaux, C., Erfer, T., Erhardt, B., Miller, J., Plevin, M., Robinson, N., & Wittig, J. (2013,
October). Emerging Cross-Cultural Consciousness: American DMTs teaching in China.
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Presented at American Dance Therapy Association Annual Conference, Brooklyn, NY.
Devereaux, C., Hernandez, R., Giordano-Adams, A., Baker, R., Cobuzzi, J. et al. (2013,
April). Dance Cuba! Dance/movement therapists’ cross-cultural collaboration in Cuba. Presented at New England Chapter of Dance/Movement Therapy Conference, Antioch University New England, Keene, NH.
Devereaux, C., Hernandez, R., Giordano-Adams, A., Ortega, R., Baker, R., et al. (2012,
October). Dance Cuba! Dance/movement therapists’ cross-cultural collaboration in Cuba. Presented at American Dance Therapy Association Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Devereaux, C., Cobuzzi, J., Kocz, S., Martin, B., Troen, B., & Walier, C. (2012, March).
DMT in a Community Based Autism Support Group. Presented at New England Chapter of the American Dance Therapy Association, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA.
Devereaux, C. (2011, October). The Dance Before Diagnosis: Mutual Influences in Mother Child
Interaction and Autism. Presented at American Dance Therapy Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Devereaux, C. (2011, April). The Dance Before Diagnosis. Presented at New England Chapter
of Dance/Movement Therapy Conference, Antioch University New England, Keene, NH.
Devereaux, C. (2011, March). Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy. Presented at
American College Dance Festival, Keene State College, Keene, NH. Devereaux, C. (2007, September). The Andrea Rizzo Foundation Takes Flight: A Panel Presentation. Presented at American Dance Therapy Association Conference, Brooklyn,
NY.
Devereaux, C. (2006, October). Collaborating with a Mission: Spreading the Gift of Dance/Movement Therapy. Presented at American Dance Therapy Association and National Dance Education Organization Joint Conference, Long Beach, California.
Devereaux, C. (2003, October). Verbalizing the Non-Verbal: Renewing the way we document our work. Presented at American Dance Therapy Association National Conference, Denver, Colorado.
Invited, non-peer reviewed, national and regional:
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Devereaux, C., Gray, A. E., & Homman, K. (2016, October). Invited cross-discipline dialogue with Stephen Porges and Sue Carter. American Dance Therapy Association National Conference, Bethesda, MD.
Devereaux, C. (2016, October). Dance/Movement Therapy and Autism: A Polyvagal Perspective.
Invited seminar. American Dance Therapy Association National Conference, Bethesda, MD.
Devereaux, C. (2015, October). The Autism Puzzle: Where is the dance/movement therapy piece?
Invited half day intensive seminar. American Dance Therapy Association National Conference, La Jolla, California.
Devereaux, C. (2014, October 24). Trends in Autism Research and Intervention: Where
does DMT fit in the picture? [Webinar] In American Dance Therapy Association Webinar Series.
Devereaux, C. (2014, October 9). Dance/Movement Therapy Treatment Planning and
Intervention. [Online Seminar] In From Assessment to Intervention: Clinical Methods in DMT. Certificate Training Program in Dance/movement therapy, Dance Therapy New Zealand
Devereaux, C. (2013, November). Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy. Invited
presentation at Keene State College, Keene, NH. Devereaux, C. (October, 2013). Dance/Movement therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders: ADTA
TALKS. Invited presentation at Mark Morris Studios, Brooklyn, NY Devereaux, C. (May, 2013). Moving through trauma: Using the body as a resource. Invited
presentation at Antioch University New England Psychological Services Center, Keene, NH.
Devereaux, C. (April, 2013). Moving into yourself: The dance of finding your passion. Invited
presentation as Hall of Honor Inductee to Fairborn City Schools, Fairborn High School, Fairborn, OH.
Devereaux, C. (April 2012), Cool Careers in Psychology, Invited panelist presented at Keene
State College, Keene, NH. Devereaux, C. (December, 2011). Reflections of Supervision in the Real World: A Panel Presentation.
Panel Moderator at Antioch University New England, Keene, NH. Devereaux, C. (October, 2010). John Knight Colloquium: Advances in Autism Treatment. Invited
panelist presented at Antioch University New England, Keene, NH.
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Devereaux, C. (March, 2010). Mother/Infant Dyadic Interaction: Findings and Implications for Autism Research. Presented at Antioch University New England, Keene, NH.
Devereaux, C. (May, 2009). Moving into Relationship: Dance Therapy with Children. Presented at
Spring Institute, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Devereaux, C. (October, 2008). Dance/Movement Therapy: A Brief Introduction. Presented at
University of Texas-Department of Theater and Dance, Austin, TX. Devereaux, C. (May, 2008). Moving into Relationship: Dance Therapy with Children. Presented at
Spring Institute, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. Devereaux, C. (April, 2008). Dance/Movement Therapy in Public Schools. Presented at Adelphi
University, Hempstead, NY. Devereaux, C. (April, 2008). Movement: Integration of Dance/Movement Therapy Techniques in the
classroom. Presented at Hofstra University- Special Education Graduate Association (SEGA), Hempstead, NY.
Devereaux, C. (January 23-March 14, 2008). A Brief Case Example: Dance Therapy for Children
with Autism in a Public School “the spontaneous gesture realized.” Art and Dance Therapy Exhibition at The Rubelle and Norman Schafler Gallery, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY.
Devereaux, C. (August, 2007). The Space Between Us: A Case Illustration of Dance/Movement
Therapy with Children with Autism. Presented at Salve Regina University, Newport RI. Devereaux, C. (June, 2007). “Moving” through Trauma: Body, Brain & Metaphor. Presented at
Nassau County Coalition against Domestic Violence, Hempstead, NY. Devereaux, C. (May, 2007). The Dance of Attachment. Presented at Spring Institute, Pratt
Institute. Devereaux, C. (Occurring Quarterly 2001-2005). Introduction: Dance/Movement Therapy.
Presented at Five Acres Residential Treatment Center, Altadena, CA.
Fairweather, P. & Devereaux, C. (January, 2005). Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy. Presented at Center for Movement Education & Research, Los Angeles, CA.
Devereaux, C. (January, 2004). Listening to the Non-Verbal: An Intro to Dance/Movement therapy
& Nonverbal Attunement. Presented at Loma Linda University Medical Center: Speech Pathology Department, Loma Linda, California.
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Devereaux, C. (November, 2003). Verbalizing the Non-Verbal: Renewing the way we document and verbalize our work. Presented at Southern California Chapter of American Dance Therapy Association, Westchester, California.
Devereaux, C. & Lance, A. (July, 2003). Merging with the Process: Using the Non-verbal Aspects of
Therapy to Elicit Connection. Presented for Mental Health Professionals, Five Acres Residential Treatment Center, Altadena, California.
Devereaux, C. (May, 2003). Dance/Movement Therapy in Residential Treatment. Presented at Five Acres Residential Treatment Center, Altadena, California.
Devereaux, C. (January, 2003). Dance/Movement Therapy and Its Application to Social Work. Presented at Five Acres Residential Treatment Center, Altadena, California.
Devereaux, C. (July, 2002).Treating Abused Children: What works? Presented at California Club, Los Angeles, California.
Devereaux, C. (April, 2002). Listening to the Non-verbal in Treatment: Integrating Movement
Therapy Techniques. Presented at Five Acres Residential Treatment Center, Altadena, California.
Devereaux, C. (December, 2001). Dance/Movement Therapy with Abused Children. Presented at
Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon: San Gabriel Country Club, San Gabriel, California.
Devereaux, C. (December, 2001). Dance/Movement Therapy with Abused Children. Presented at Los Angeles City Club on Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, California, October 4, 2001
Devereaux, C. (September, 1999). Dance/Movement Therapy in Residential Treatment. Presented
at Five Acres Residential Treatment Center, Altadena, California. Devereaux, C. (March, 1999). The Therapeutic Space. Presented at La Casa Mental Health
Rehabilitation. Long Beach, CA, ERAS Center. Invited, non-peer reviewed, international: Devereaux, C. (2016, July 15). Dance/Movement Therapy Treatment Planning and
Intervention. [Online Seminar] In From Assessment to Intervention: Clinical Methods in DMT. Certificate Training Program in Dance/movement therapy, Dance Therapy New Zealand
Devereaux, C. (2016, April 1). Dance/Movement Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders
[Online Seminar] In DMT Approaches to working with Children and Adolescents Certificate Training Program in Dance/movement therapy, Dance Therapy New Zealand.
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Devereaux, C. (November, 2012). Feeling the feelings: The dance of empathy in the body and brain. Invited Keynote address presented at The Second International Forum of Expressive Education and Therapy for Children, Beijing Chaoyang District Children Center, Beijing, China.
Devereaux, C. (November, 2012). Feeling the feelings: The dance of empathy in the body and brain.
Invited workshop presentation at The Second International Forum of Expressive Education and Therapy for Children, Beijing, China.
Devereaux, C., Giordano-Adams, A., Hernandez, R., Ortega, R., Soccaras, J. (March, 2012).
Dance/Movement Therapy in Clinical Practice. Invited presentation for at Psicoballet, Havana, Cuba.
Devereaux, C. (August, 2011). Moving into Relationship: Dance/movement therapy with children.
Invited Keynote address presented at The First International Forum of Expressive Education and Therapy for Children, Beijing, China.
Devereaux, C. (August, 2011). The Dance of Attachment. Invited presentation at The First
International Forum of Expressive Education and Therapy for Children, Beijing, China.
MEDIA/PRESS (Selected) Video/Television: American Dance Therapy Association (Producer). (2014). Dance/Movement Therapy and
Autism [Video file]. In ADTA Talks. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65DLHYrHIlM (featured)
CNTV News: Teachers Try Dance Therapy for Autism [Video file]. (2011, August 10). Retrieved
from http://english.cntv.cn/program/cultureexpress/20110810/104382.shtml (featured)
Radio: CRIEnglish China Radio: Dance for personal health [Audio file]. (2001, August 11).
Retrieved from http://english.cri.cn/8706/2011/08/17/1942s653939.htm (featured)
Bouvier, K. (Host). (2009, August 14). Dance [Radio broadcast episode]. In J. Crossman
(Producer), The Designer Health Net Work. Bangor, ME: 103.1. Retrieved from http://www.designerhealthnettalkshow.com/Episode_026.html (featured guest)
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Bouvier, K. (Host). (2009, August 14). Dance [Radio broadcast episode]. In J. Crossman (Producer), The Designer Health Net Work. Portland, ME: 96.3. Retrieved from http://www.designerhealthnettalkshow.com/Episode_026.html (featured guest)
Print: http://www.aarp.org/health/fitness/info-03-2011/dance-for-health.html
OTHER RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP PROJECTS Principal Investigator Devereaux, C., & Burger, R. (2013). Educators’ perceptions of the inclusion of dance/movement
therapy sessions in the special education classroom: A pilot study. Antioch University New England.
Devereaux, C. (2011). The dance before diagnosis: Mothers’ experiences in early interaction with their
children with autism. Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. Research Assistant Hobfoll, S. & Sloan, J. (1996) AIDS Prevention and Health Promotion among women. Kent State
University, Kent, OH. Wilder, B. (1996). Child and Family Psychopathology in a primary care setting. Kent State University.
Kent, OH.
ADVISING- AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES Doctoral Level: Renee Ortega, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Doctorate in International Psychology, 2013-current, Doctoral Dissertation committee member Angela Graham-Williams, Sofia University, Department of Transpersonal Psychology, 2013 Compassionate encouragement Discipline Technique for teaching classical ballet and its impact on the self-esteem, self-perception, and spirituality of adolescent girls. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. (Served on Doctoral Dissertation Committee) Melissa McVicker, Antioch University New England, Keene, NH, Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2013. The sisters’ experience when one child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Unpublished doctoral dissertation. (Served on Doctoral Dissertation Committee) Masters Level: Aaryn Bauer, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, present. Women’s experience embodying empathy through adaptations of Rena Kornblum’s violence prevention curriculum. (Serving as Thesis Chairperson)
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Su Wang, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, present. How American dance/movement therapy educators adapt their teaching in China. (Serving as Thesis Chairperson) Cashel Campbell, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, 2016. All of me: A self-inquiry of a dance/movement therapist in training. Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) Michelle Quintus, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, 2015. Moving into Motherhood: A mother’s experience using dance/movement therapy for prenatal anxiety. Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) Rachel Goyette, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, 2014. Musical Preferences in Adult Outpatient Psychiatric group: A mixed-methods inquiry. Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) Winnie Wong, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, 2013, Between Two Worlds: How do Chinese Americans Report emotional distress? Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) Loren Spann, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, 2013, Exploring social skills in preadolescent females with neurological disorders: A dance/movement therapy approach. Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) Becka Lazur, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, 2013, Where have all the ballerinas gone? A Ballerina’s Transition to Dance/Movement Therapist. Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) Maria Gismondi, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, 2013, Creativity Found: Examining the Phenomenon of Reconnecting the Dance/Movement Therapist with the Creative Process. Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) DaShawn White, Pratt Institute, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, 2013, Cultural identity and its influence as a minority dance/movement therapist. Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) Cimone Graves, Pratt Institute, Distinguishing between dance/movement therapy and dance when working with a special needs child. 2013. Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson) Tracy Goldenberg, Naropa University, Diffusion of Innovation and Dance/Movement Therapy: An Action Plan. 2008, Unpublished master’s thesis. (Served as Thesis Chairperson). Undergraduate:
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Levonia Austin, Antioch University Seattle, Individualized Degree program in Psychology and Dance, graduated 2015 (Served as member of Degree Committee) College Preparatory: Romina Burger, St. Francis Preparatory School, Fresh Meadows, NY, 2012-2014, (Served as Research Mentor). Student was awarded special badge from Intel Science Search for our research collaboration
AWARDED GRANTS/FUNDING Fall 2013, Antioch University New England, President’s Faculty Scholarship Support Fund; $750.00 Fall 2011, Antioch University New England, President’s Faculty Scholarship Support Fund; $750.00
OTHER AWARDS 2015 Nominated for and Semi-finalist “Ed”ies New Hampshire Outstanding Educator –
Higher Education 2013 Inducted into the Hall of Honor, Fairborn City Schools, Fairborn, OH 2008 President’s Award, American Dance Therapy Association 1996 Most Outstanding Dance Minor Award, The National Dance Association 1997-1998 Teaching Assistant Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 1998 Thesis Travel Research Award, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 1996 Superior Scholarship Award Kent State University 1992-1996 President’s List & Dean’s List Kent State University 1994 Listed in The National Dean’s List 1992-1995 Orchestra Society Scholar Kent State University 1994 1998-1991 Summer Scholarship Eastern Illinois University Summer Scholarship Lifetime Member Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology) Lifetime Member Golden Key National Honor Society Phi Sigma Pi (National Honor Fraternity)
INSTITUTIONAL CITIZENSHIP Antioch University New England University-wide: Campus Representative, Institute for Faculty Peer Review, Fall 2011
Campus: Applied Psychology Department Representative, Faculty Senate, 2011-2013 Chairperson, Faculty Work Life Committee 2012-2013 Department Representative, Disabilities Committee, Fall 2011-current
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Department: Search Committee Chair, Applied Psychology Associate or Assistant Professor in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling, Fall 2016-Spring 2017 Acting Program Director, Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling Program, Spring 2015 Search Committee Member, Applied Psychology Director of Practicum and Internships, member, Fall 2014 Search Committee Member, Associate or Assistant Professor in Marriage and Family Therapy, member, Fall 2013 Search Committee Member, Associate or Assistant Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, member, Spring 2013 Search Committee Member, Associate or Assistant Professor in Marriage and Family Therapy, member, Fall 2012 Search Committee Member, Associate Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, member, Spring 2012 Search Committee Member, Applied Psychology Director of Practicum and Internships, member, Spring 2012
Pratt Institute Department: Co-Coordinator, Low Residency Program, 2013-present Representative, Spring/Summer Program Committee, 2009-2011 Exhibitor, “the spontaneous gesture realized.” Art and Dance Therapy Exhibition at The Rubelle and Norman Schafler Gallery, Pratt Institute, 2008. SERVICE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Inspirees Institute for Creative Arts Therapies (IICAT)- China Advisory Board (2010-current) Open Universities Australia International Examination Invigilator Spring 2013- current Charles Darwin University- Australia International Examination Invigilator Spring 2013- current NATIONAL SERVICE: American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) Co-Editor, American Journal of Dance Therapy (2011-present) Practice Committee (subcommittee of Education, Research, & Practice) (2010-2013) ADTA Spokesperson (2008-2012) Standards & Ethics Committee (2006-2012) Public Relations Committee (2000-2012)
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Public Relations Committee Chairperson (2004-2008) Newsletter Editor (2006-2010) Executive Committee (2007-2008) Credentials Committee (2001-2004) DTR Subcommittee Chairperson (2003-2004) Website Monitor (2002-2008)
LOCAL: New England Chapter of American Dance Therapy Association (NEADTA) Conference Co-Chair (2015) Strengthening the development of self, practice, and profession Southern California Chapter of American Dance Therapy Association (SCCADTA) President (2003-2004) Vice-President (2002-2003) Conference Chair (2003) Conference Co-Chair (2004) California Coalition for Counseling Licensure (CCCL) Executive Board Member (2002-2005) SCCADTA Representative (2002-2005) CIVIC/COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders- Antioch University New England Associate (2011-present)
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, #000993-1 (New York) Licensed Mental Health Counselor, #003559-1 (New York) Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, #BC-DMT-887 (National) National Certified Counselor #82875 (National) American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)- Professional Member Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH)- Member New England Chapter of the American Dance Therapy Association (NEADTA)- Member