Allan D. Cordova, Ph.D
Allan D. Cordova, Ph.D.
Vitae
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Allan D. Cordova, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
EDUCATION
8/00University of Denver, Ph.D.
Major: Clinical Psychology
Dissertation title: Teamwork and the Transition to Parenthood.
3/97University of Denver, M.A.
Major: Clinical Psychology
Thesis title: Conflict Management and Triadic Family Interaction.
6/93University of California, Davis, B.A., Honors
Majors: Psychology and Sociology
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
7/00 – 7/02Postdoctoral Fellow,University of WashingtonSchool of Nursing,
Reconnecting Youth Prevention Research Program: Conducted clinical research with
suicide-vulnerable youth and youth at-risk for school dropout and substance abuse.
LICENSURE
4/02Oregon Licensed Psychologist
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/01/02-presentThe Children’s Program:Portland, OR. Staff Psychologist. Conduct evaluations and therapy with
children, adolescents, and families. Areas of special interest include treatment of anxiety and depression,
couples therapy, and family transitions.
7/99-6/00Psychology Internship, University of WashingtonSchool of Medicine, Department
of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences: Seattle, WA. Rotations included inpatient child
psychiatry, pediatric neuropsychology, consult-liaison service, outpatient mental health
treatment, and adolescent/family therapy.
8/98-6/99Pediatric Psychology Extern, National Jewish Medical and ResearchCenter, Dept. of Pediatric and
Behavioral Health:
Denver, CO. Provided clinical services as a psychosocial clinician for the pediatric day treatment program at a hospital for asthma and immunological disorders.
6/98-6/99Psychological Assessment Extern, The Children’s Hospital:
Denver, CO. Conducted psychological assessments for a follow-up study of children
treated during infancy for Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension.
3/95-6/99Graduate Student Clinician, University of DenverChildStudyCenter:
Denver, CO. Provided clinical services in graduate child clinical psychology program’s outpatient clinic.
9/97-6/98Psychology Extern, BoulderCounty Mental Health, Inc.:
Boulder, CO. Provided clinical services in a community-based outpatient mental health center.
6/96-6/97Psychology Extern, The Children’s Hospital:
Denver, CO. Provided clinical services for children and adolescents on inpatient/day treatment psychiatric units at a major tertiary care hospital.
6/95-8/97Graduate Student Clinician, Univ. of Denver Developmental Neuropsychology
Clinic:
Denver, CO. Conducted neuropsychological assessments at a university clinic with children and adolescents.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
6/97-6/99National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellow, Dept. of Psychology:
University of Denver. Awarded a two-year predoctoral grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to support research and clinical training. Conducted research projects on triadic family interaction and on the transition to parenthood.
6/95-6/99Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Marital and Family Studies:
University of Denver. Assisted with NIMH-funded longitudinal research on the effects of premarital training in the context of religious organizations.
SUPERVISION & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
6/98-6/99Honors Thesis Supervisor, Dept. of Psychology:
University of Denver. Supervised an undergraduate Senior honors student conducting an
empirical research project.
10/98-6/99Clinical Practicum Supervisor, National Jewish Medical and ResearchCenter, Dept.
of Pediatric Behavioral Health:
Denver, CO. Supervised an undergraduate psychology student participating in a psychology practicum course.
1/95-3/95Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Psychology:
University of Denver. Served as the teaching assistant for an undergraduate psychology course on the foundations of behavioral learning principles and cognition.
9/94-12/94Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Psychology:
University of Denver. Served as teaching assistant for an undergraduate social science class.
PUBLICATIONS
Stanley, S. M., Markman, H. J., Prado, L. M., Olmos-Gallo, P. A., Tonelli, L., St. Peters, M., Leber, B. D., Bobulinski, M., Cordova, A. D., & Whitton, S. (2001). Community Based Premarital Prevention: Clergy and Lay Leaders on the Front Lines. Family Relations, 50, (67-76).
Clements, M. L., Cordova, A. D., Markman, H. J., & Laurenceau, J. (1997). The erosion of marital satisfaction over time and how to prevent it. In R. J. Sternberg & M. Hojjat (Eds.). Satisfaction in close relationships, (pp. 335-355). New York: Guilford.
Markman, H. J., Halford, W. K., & Cordova, A. D. (1997). A grand tour of future directions in the study and promotion of healthy relationships. In W. K. Halford & H. J. Markman (Eds.). Clinical handbook of marriage and couples interventions, (pp. 695-716). Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons.
Markman, H. J., Leber, B. D., Cordova, A. D., & St. Peters, M. (1995). Behavioral observation and family psychology--strange bedfellows or happy marriage?: Comment on Alexander et al. (1995). Journal of Family Psychology, 9, 371-379.
PRESENTATIONS
Cordova, A.D. (2006, March). Enhance your marriage…Improve your parenting. Workshop presented at Parent Child Preschools of Oregon 2006 Early Childhood Education and Parenting Conference, Portland, OR.
Cordova, A.D. (2005, September). Kids and trauma: Strategies for teachers and parents. Workshop presented at PAJE Parents as Partners in Jewish Education Conference, Portland, OR.
Cordova, A.D. (2005, February). Talking with your teens: Tips for Recharging your relationship. Workshop presented at Pacific NW Mini-CAJE, Portland, OR.
Cordova, A.D. (2005, February). Student motivation and mishegas: A clinician’s perspective. Workshop presented at Pacific NW Mini-CAJE, Portland, OR.
Cordova, A.D., and Resnick, Miriam. (2003, February). Raising Menchen. Workshop presented at Pacific NW Mini-CAJE, Portland, OR.
Cordova, A. D., Hooven, C., Randell, B.P., & Herting, J. R. (2002, May). Keeping parents in their seats: Challenges and findings from an indicated prevention program for parents of high-risk youth. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Seattle, WA.
Hooven, C., Randell, B. P., Cordova, A. D., & Herting, J. R. (2002, May). Who stays, who leaves: The challenge of parent retention in intervention research. Paper presented at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Seattle, WA.
Cordova, A. D., Markman, H.J., & Stanley, S. M. (2001, July). Teamwork in intimate relationships: An initial investigation. In N. D. Monarch, (Chair), The importance of we: Teamwork, commitment, couple identity, and shared activity as protective factors in relational health. Symposium conducted at the 2001 meeting of the World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Vancouver, B.C.
Cordova, A. D., Markman, H. J. (1999, April). Teamwork and the transition to parenthood: Predicting postpartum marital satisfaction and coparenting. Poster presented at the 1999 Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.
Stanley, S. M., Markman, H. J., Prado, L. M., Tonelli, L., Olmos-Gallo, P. A., Bobulinski, M., Whitton, S., St. Peters, M., Leber, B. D., & Cordova, A. D. (1999, November). Preventing divorce and enhancing relationships: Helping couples in the community. In H. J. Markman (chair), Innovations in the Dissemination of Prevention Programs for Couples. Symposium conducted at the 33rd Annual Meeting for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Canada.
Markman, H. J., Stanley, S., Cordova, A. D., Prado, L., Leber, D., St. Peters, M., Tonelli, L., Bobulinski, M., Olmos-Gallo, A., & Whitton, S. (1998, November). A public health perspective on prevention programs for couples: Illustrations from research and dissemination of the PREP approach. In B. R. Kistenmacher (Chair), A public health perspective informs the context of marital and family research. Symposium conducted at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.
Markman, H. J., Stanley, S., Cordova, A. D., Prado, L., Leber, D., St. Peters, M., Tonelli, L., Bobulinski, M., Olmos-Gallo, A., & Whitton, S. (1998, November). Interaction predictors of divorce and marital distress: The role of active listening and destructive arguing. In C. L. Cohan (Chair), She said/he fled? Engagement and disengagement during marital problem solving. Symposium conducted at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.
St. Peters, M., Cordova, A. D., & Bobulinski, M. (1997, April). Family interaction during marital discussions: A microanalysis of triadic communication. Poster presented at the 1997 Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Washington, DC.