Z. Seda Gulvas, Ph.D., LMFT

2200 169th St. Hammond, IN 46323(219) 989-2938

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Purdue University, 2012

M.S., Child Development and Family Studies with a Specialization inMarriage and Family Therapy, Purdue University, 2009
B.S., Psychology, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey, 2003

EXPERIENCE:

Visiting Assistant Professor August 2017-Present

Purdue University Northwest Marriage and Family Therapy Program

  • Teach Practicum in Family Therapy.

Interim Clinic Director August 2017-Present

Purdue University Northwest Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Hammond, IN

  • Direct and oversee the Purdue University Northwest Couple and Family Therapy Clinic (CFTC).
  • Supervise the CFTC Graduate Assistant and the Clinic Secretary.
  • Oversee risk management issues and link supervisees with appropriate resources, provide center marketing and community outreach, and conduct weekly intern meetings.
  • Provide clinical supervision, oversee caseloadsof master level therapy students.
  • Provide live supervision.

Owner/Therapist/Consultant/Coach June 2015-Present

Aegean Performance Consulting, LLC

  • Provide therapy, consulting, and executive coaching.

Clinical Adjunct FacultyAugust 2013-Present

Purdue University Northwest Marriage and Family Therapy Program

  • Teach Practicum in Family Therapy

AAMFT Approved Supervisor September 2014 – Present

AAMFT Supervisor Candidate Doctoral Track August 2011 – September 2014

  • Provide various forms of supervision, including case report and live modalities working from a systemic orientation to master level therapists and graduate students at Purdue University Northwest.

Interim Clinic Director March 2016 – May 2016

Purdue University Calumet Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Hammond, IN

  • Direct and oversee the Purdue University Calumet Couple and Family Therapy Clinic (CFTC).
  • Supervise the CFTC Graduate Assistant and the Clinic Secretary.
  • Oversee risk management issues and link supervisees with appropriate resources, provide center marketing and community outreach, and conduct weekly intern meetings.
  • Provide clinical supervision, oversee caseloadsof master level therapy students.
  • Provide live supervision forcourt-mandated co-parenting cases.

Clinical Director January 2014 – May 2015

Lawrence Pincus and Associates, Inc., Merrillville, IN / Valparaiso, IN

  • Conduct weekly supervision (case or live) to therapists who are acquiring their licensure requirements.
  • Oversee risk management issues and provide linkage with appropriate resources, marketing, and community outreach.
  • Assist in development and implementation of practice policies and procedures.

Marriage and Family Therapist February 2013 – May 2015

Lawrence Pincus and Associates, Inc., Merrillville, IN / Valparaiso, IN / Michigan City, IN

  • Provide therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and familiesdealing with various concerns such as depression, adjustment problems, workplace issues, leadership challenges, EAP services, ADHD, couple communication issues, PTSD, behavioral problems, and parenting concerns.
  • Review case reports and treatment plans and provide training in different clinical theories.

Interim Clinic Director August 2013 – December 2013

Purdue University Calumet Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Hammond, IN

  • Direct and oversee the Purdue University Calumet Couple and Family Therapy Clinic (CFTC).
  • Supervise the CFTC Graduate Assistant and the Clinic Secretary.
  • Oversee risk management issues and link supervisees with appropriate resources, provide center marketing and community outreach, and conduct weekly intern meetings.
  • Provide clinical supervision (group/individual), oversee caseloadsof master level therapy students.
  • Provide live supervision for court-mandated co-parenting cases.

Behavior Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist April 2013 – August 2013

Life Strategies, Schererville, IN

  • Provide behavior therapy to adults with mental and physical disabilitiesin both home and office settings. Provide marriage and family therapy to individuals and families dealing with various mental health concerns.

Research Assistant August 2010 – August 2012

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

  • Work as a coordinator and data collector on the Communication and Diabetes Management Study in collaboration with IU Health Arnett Endocrinology Clinic. Publish papers and prepare presentations.

Therapist Intern May 2011 – May 2012

Indiana University Health Arnett Horizon Oncology, Lafayette, IN

  • Provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families facing cancer and a variety of mental health issues. Collaborate with oncologists about individualized treatment plans and medication management.

Therapist Intern August 2009 – May 2011

Family Services, Inc., Lafayette, IN

  • Provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Responsibilities included diagnostic assessment, treatment and communication with the Department of Child Services.

Research Assistant August 2009 – August 2010

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

  • Participate in the research team that created Families Over Coming Under Stress (FOCUS)-Couples, anevidence based resiliency-building program designed for military couples facing the challenges of military life.

Therapist Intern December 2007 – December 2008

Southlake Center for Mental Health, Merrillville, IN

  • Provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families with variety of issues. Conductsupport groups for adults in the outpatient psychiatry unit.

Research Assistant May 2007 – May 2009

Purdue University Calumet (PUC), Center for Student Achievement, Hammond, IN

  • Work as anassistant to Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. Responsibilities included data collection entry, organization of events, and special projects related to student achievement.

Therapist Intern December 2006 – December 2007

Purdue University Calumet Couple and Family Therapy Center, Hammond, IN

  • Provide therapy for children, adults, couples, and families with variety of issues. Conduct anger management groups for court-mandated clients and collaborate with probation officers.

Instructor for Introduction to Psychology (PSY 120) Course August 2006 – May 2007
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN

  • Prepare syllabus, lesson plans, and in-class activities. Deliver lectures, administer/gradetests and advise students in office hours.

Psychologist October 2004 – July 2006
Pembe Bagcik Special Education and Rehabilitation Center, Izmir, Turkey

  • Evaluatechildren with mental disabilities, provide individual/group therapy for children with mental disabilities,and provide support to parents of mentally disabled children.

General Manager and Psychologist September 2003 – September 2004
Alsancak Special Education and Rehabilitation Center, Izmir, Turkey

  • Responsibilities included administrative coordination with government agencies, providingtherapy to children with mental health problems, constructing and administering group therapy sessions for parents.

PUBLICATIONS

Sahin, Z. S., Franks, M. M., Shields, C., G., Posada, G., Agnew, C. R., & Seidel, A. J. (in progress). Interpersonal and contextual factors of spouses‘diet-related support provision to patients with type 2 diabetes.

Sahin, Z. S., & Ramish, J. (2017). Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice. In Megan J. Murphy & Lorna Hecker (Eds.), Ethics and Professional Issues in Couple and Family Therapy. New York: Taylor & Francis/Routledge.

Franks, M. M., Sahin, Z. S., Seidel, A. J., Shields, C. G., Oates, S. K., & Boushey, C. J. (2012).Table for two: Diabetes distress and diet-related interactions of married patients with diabetes and their spouses. Families, Systems, & Health, 30, 154-165.doi: 10.1037/a0028614

Sahin, Z. S., & McVicker, M. L. (2011). An Integration of Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology with Sexual Abuse Survivors. In T. Bryant-Davis (Ed.), Surviving Sexual Violence: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

Negash, S. & Sahin, Z. S. (2011). Compassion fatigue in marriage and family therapy: Implications for therapists and clients. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 37, 1-13. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00147.x

Sahin, Z. S., Nalbone, D. P., Wetchler, J. L., & Bercik, J. M. (2010). The relationship of differentiation, family coping skills, and family functioning with optimism in college-age students.Contemporary Family Therapy, 32, 238–256. doi:10.1007/s10591-010-9116-4.

Shields, C. G., Saltzman, W., Leskin, G., Garcia, E., Mogil, C., Lester, P., Finley, M., Ruff, S., Henry, U., Sahin, Z. S., Babayan, T., Morgan, M., Nash, W. P., Klosiniski, L., & MacDermid Wadsworth, S. (2010). FOCUS for Military Families: Couples Resiliency Training Manual (1st Ed), The Regents of the University of California and Purdue University.

Ramish, J., McVicker, M., & Sahin, Z. S. (2009). Helping low-conflict divorced parents establish appropriate boundaries using a variation of the miracle question:An integration of solution focused therapy and structural family therapy. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 50, 481-495.doi:10.1080/10502550902970587

Sahin, Z. S., & McVicker, M. (2009). The use of optimism in narrative therapy with sexual abuse victims. Journal of European Psychology Students, 1, 1-6.

Arkar, H., Sorias, O., Tunca, Z., Aklin, T., Akdede, B., Sahin, S., Akvardar, Y., Sari, O., Ozerdem, A., & Cimilli, C. (2005). Factorial structure, validity and reliability of the Turkish temperament and character inventory. Turkish Journal of Psychiatry, 16, 1-14.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Sahin, Z. S., Seidel, A. J., Franks, M. M., Shields, C. G., Muller, E., Agnew, C. & Posada G. (2014, November). Determinantsofspousediet‐relatedsupportanddiabetes. National Council on Family Relations 76th Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Franks, M. M., Sahin, Z. S., Seidel, A. J., Shields, C. G., Oates, S. K., & Boushey, C. J. (2012, November). Spousal influence on partner’s dietary choices for diabetes management.National Council on Family Relations 74th Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Ramish, J., McVicker, M., & Sahin, Z. S. (2010, November). Helping low-conflict divorced parents establish

appropriate boundaries. National Council on Family Relations 72nd Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Sahin, Z. S. (2010, November). Character Strengths and Positive Psychology. Wabash Area Lifetime Learning Association (WALLA), West Lafayette, IN.

Sahin, Z. S. (2009, November).Integrating positive psychology with marriage and family therapy.Poster presentation at the Purdue University CDFS Departmental Research Day, West Lafayette, IN.

Sahin, Z. S. (2009, October).Integrating positive psychology with marriage and family therapy.Poster presentation at the 67th Annual Conference of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Sacramento, CA.

Sahin, Z. S. (2009, May). Increasing resiliency. Mother Child Education Foundation, Functional Adult Literacy

and Women's Support Program Meeting, Izmir, Turkey.

Herschberger, J., Kim, H. J. & Sahin, Z. S. (2009, April).The Relationship between exonerationand increased sexual satisfaction in the marital relationship.Poster presentation at the Indiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual State Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Sahin, Z. S. (2009, March). The relationship of differentiation, family coping skills, and family functioning with optimism in college age students. Purdue University Calumet Student Research and Scholarly Activity Day, Hammond, IN.

Sahin, Z. S. (2008, December). How to change our attributional style to cope with stress better. Association for Supporting Contemporary Life, December Meeting, Izmir, Turkey.

Sahin, Z. S. & Negash, S. (2007, April).Compassion fatigue in marriage and family therapy: Implications for therapists and clients.Poster presentation at the Indiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual State Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Negash, S. & Sahin, Z. S. (2007, March).Burnout in the world of marriage and family therapy. Purdue University Calumet Student Research and Scholarly Activity Day, Hammond, IN.

Sahin, Z. S. (2003, July). The influence of age, sex, marital status and education in the Dimensions of TCI in Turkish sample. National Congress of Psychology Students, Annual Conference, Ankara, Turkey.

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