Work

PSYCHOLOGY
Education:
PsyD in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, LA
MFA in Creative Writing, Stage & Screenwriting, University of Nebraska Omaha
MS Ed Early Childhood Education, Bridgeport University, Fairfield, CT.
BSW (Social Work) Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT.

Advanced Training:
Postdoctoral Fellowship Advanced Child Assessment, 2000-2002, Reiss-Davis Child Study
Center, Los Angeles, California
Infant Mental Health Specialist Training, 2000-2002, Early Childhood Foundation, Cedar-Sinai
Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Child-Parent Psychotherapy, 2009-2010 Joy Osofsky, PhD., LSU

Teaching:
Associate Professor, Antioch University Masters Psychology Program
Los Angeles, California, 2003-2006
Teaching Faculty, Post-Doctoral Training Program, Reiss-Davis Child Study Center
Los Angeles, California, 2002-2006

Member:
American Psychological Association
North American Drama Therapy Association
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Angels’ Theater Company Writing Collective

Publications:
Frontiers in Psychology: Health Psychology. Autobiographical Therapeutic Performance as a
Means of Improving Executive Functioning in Traumatized Adults. Ray, P. and Pendzik, S.
(2021 Vol.12).
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Communication
supports in pediatric rehabilitation. Beukelman, D. and Ray, Paula. (2010) 279-288

Relevant Work Experience:
Private Psychology, Consultation & Training, Paula Ray, PsyD LLC, Lincoln, Nebraska
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Trainer, (retired)
Neuropsychologist, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, 2007 – currently Part-Time
Program Director, Atwater Park Center Early Intervention Program, LA, California, 1996-2004
Director, Parent Partner Project. Department of Social Services, Greenwich, CT., 1990-95