Andrea Farnham, M.A in MFT
Doctoral Student
Department of Human Development and Family Science
University of Georgia
108 College Station Road apt H205
Athens GA 30605
(678) 653 1755
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EDUCATION
Anticipated
May 2017 University of Georgia, Athens Georgia
Doctoral Student, in Human Development and Family Science, emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
May 2012 Richmont Graduate University, Chattanooga Tennessee
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
December 2006 Asbury University, Wilmore Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Sexuality and Aging- Received certificate in sex therapy after completing 6 courses in sexual
therapy and sexual development at Richmont Graduate University. Currently pursing area of specialization in Sexuality and Aging through course work and research projects.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2014 Guest Lecture for Dr. Andy Carswell, University of Georgia
Policy in action: How to meet your legislator and be an informed constituent
HACE: 5100 Consumer Policy
Spring 2014 Guest Lecture for Dr. Rachel Hagues
Policy: Why does it matter for me?
HDFS: 4500 Family Policy
Fall 2013 Guest Lecture for Dr. Melissa Kozak
University of Georgia
Topic: Sexual Dysfunctions and Sexuality and Aging Issues
Course: HDFS 4780 Human Sexuality
2012-2014 Teaching Assistant for Dr. Linda Kirk Fox
University of Georgia, Athens Georgia
Course: HACE 5910 Internship Course
Fall 2013 Guest Lecture for Dr. Danny Stevens
Topic: How to Apply to Graduate School
Course: HACE 2300
Fall 2013 Guest Lecture for Dr. Denise Lewis
Topic: Adjusting to Graduate School
Course: HDFS 8910 Seminar course
2012-2013 Teaching Assistant for Dr. Linda Kirk Fox
University of Georgia, Athens Georgia
Course: HACE 5910 Internship Course
Spring 2012 Guest Lecture at Friends of Refugees center
Topic: Parenting and Attachment
Roswell, Georgia
Spring 2012 Guest Lecture at Community Church
Topic: Parenting and Attachment
Atlanta, Georgia
Spring 2011 Teaching Assistant for Dr. William Doverspike
Richmont Graduate University, Atlanta Georgia
Course: Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment
Fall 2010 Teaching Assistant for Dr. William Doverspike
Richmont Graduate University, Atlanta Georgia
Course: Ethical, Legal and Professional Standards
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
August 2012 – Present
University of Georgia ASPIRE Clinic, Athens Georgia
Therapist
Conduct weekly individual, couple and family therapy sessions
Maintain client files with current notes and assessments
Attend supervision weekly
May 2012-August 2012
Laurel Heights Hospital, Atlanta Georgia
Therapist
Conducted weekly Treatment Planning meetings
Coordinating with treatment team to develop treatment plans
Develop and implement treatment plans and maintain client charts
June 2011-May 2012
Laurel Heights Hospital, Atlanta Georgia
Intern Therapist
Conduct family, individual and group therapy weekly
Develop and implement treatment plans and maintain client charts
May 2011-May 2012
West Cobb Hope Counseling Center, Marietta Georgia
Intern Therapist
Conduct individual and couples therapy weekly
Maintain client files
October 2011-February 2012
Operation Mobilization, Tyrone Georgia
Volunteer Therapist
Conduct pre-employee interviews/assessments
Develop written report of clinical assessments
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research
University of Georgia, 2012-pesent
Research with older adults and sexuality: Supervisor Dr. Denise Lewis
Preparing manuscripts, designing research projects, grant preparation
Graduate Research
University of Georgia, 2013-present
LIFE Lab member under the direction of Dr. Denise Lewis
Prepare manuscripts for publication, grant preparation
Graduate Assistant
University of Georgia, 2012-2014
Legislative Aide Coordinator
Research legislation, guest lecture about policy issues impacting students
Graduate Research
Richmont Graduate University, 2009-2010
Research on Impact of Abuse on God Image: Supervisor Dr. Don Walker
Prepare manuscripts for publication
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROCESS
Farnham, A., & Lewis, D. (2014). The Silent Death of Sexual Intimacy: A cross sectional narrative analysis of depictions of older adult sexual intimacy in the media
Farnham, A., Muruthi, J. & Lewis, D. (2014). Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma: A phenomenological study of Cambodian refugee families.
Farnham, A., Lewis, D. & Muruthi, J. (2014). Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma: An Autoethnography.
Muruthi, J., Farnham, A. & Lewis, D. (2014). Coping with intergenerational
ambivalence: mapping the voices of older adult Cambodian refugees in Alabama.
Ross, B., & Farnham, A. (2014). Financial and Sexual Coersion: A theoretical formulation.
PRESENTAITONS AND POSTERS
National Meetings
Farnham, A., Lewis, D., & Muruthi, J., (2014). Best Practices in Cross-Cultural Research: Intergenerational transmission of trauma in Cambodian refugee families. (Accepted) Symposium presentation at National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) 2014 conference.
Morrissey-Stahl, K., Farnham, A., (2014). Sexuality and Aging: Navigating uncomfortable topics as a new professional. (Accepted) Symposium presentation at National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) 2014 conference.
Morrissey-Stahl, K., & Farnham, A. (Accepted, presenting Jan 2015). Aging and Sexuality:
Challenges and opportunities Poster presentation at the APA National Multicultural
Conference and Summit titled Psychology without Borders. Atlanta Georgia, January 2015.
Farnham, A., Lewis, D. & Muruthi, J. (2014). Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma: An
Autoethnography. Round Table presentation at American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) annual meeting May 2014.
Regional/State Meetings
Ross, B., & Farnham, A. (May 2014). Financial Abuse and Sex: A theoretical formulation.Poster for Georgia Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. St Simons Island Georgia
Farnham, A., & Lewis, D. (May 2014). Older Adult Sexual Intimacy: A cross sectional narrative analysis of depictions in the media. Poster for Georgia Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. St Simons Island, Georgia
Farnham, A., Muruthi, J. & Lewis, D. (2014). Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma: A
phenomenological study of Cambodian refugee families. (Feb 2014) Poster for Perspective Student Mini-Conference, Athens GA
Farnham, A., Lewis, D., (2013). Sexuality and Older Adults, Cross sectional narrative analysis of
TV series NCIS season 1 and season 10. Brown Bag Presentation for College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Athens Georgia.
Workshops
Lewis, D., & Farnham, A., (2014). Aging and Intimacy: Countering Myths and misconceptions.
Presentation for Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) Athens, Georgia
Panel Discussions
Farnham, A., Ross, B., & Muruthi, J., (2014). Graduate School: What to expect. Presentation and
University of Georgia Perspective Student mini conference. Athens, GA
ASSISTANTSHIPS AND AWARDS
Beginning
2014-present Hazel and Gene Franklin College of Family and Consumer Science scholarship,
Award in the amount of $1,500.
Begin August 2014-2015
Graduate Assistant
University of Georgia, Athens Georgia
Department of Human Development and Family Science
Supervisor: Department Head, Dr. Emilie Smith
August 2013-2014
Graduate Assistant, University of Georgia, Athens Georgia
Legislative Aide Coordinator
Supervisor:Dr. Linda Kirk Fox, Dean
August 2012-May 2013
Graduate Assistant, University of Georgia, Athens Georgia
Legislative Aide Coordinator
Supervisor: Dr. Linda Kirk Fox, Dean
STUDENT INVOLVMENT
2013-2014 Perspective Student Conference Committee
Organize and participate in mini conference for prospective students
2013-2014 Graduate Student Organization
University of Georgia
Position: GSO Diversity Affairs Representative
2011-2012 Student Government Association (SGA)
Richmont Graduate University
Position: SGA Secretary
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2014-Present National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
- Student member (2014-Present)
- Proposal Reviewer (2014-present)
-Student Volunteer (upcoming conference Nov 2014)
2012- Present Georgia Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (GAMFT)
-Student member (2012-present)
2011- Present American Association of Sex educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
-Student member (2011-present)
2010- Present American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
-Student member
-Student Volunteer (upcoming conference, Oct 2014)
2010 Present American Board of Christian Sex Therapists (ABCST)
-Student member (2010-present)
Professional References
Dr. Linda Kirk Fox, Assistantship Supervisor
Dean of College of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
Dr Maria Bermudez, Professor/Clinical Supervisor
Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
University of Georgia
Dr. Denise Lewis, Major Professor
Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
University of Georgia