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