Rafael Richman, PhD, Psychologist
Pinkas Ha-P’sikologim psychologist license #7989
Jerusalem, Israel
o54.348.8507
02.561.7184 dr_raf18@yahoo.ca
www.drraf.com
Curriculum Vitae
Clinical & Psychological Experience
Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Consultant in Private Practice
Jerusalem, Israel (September 2004 – present)
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therapy and counseling with adults, adolescents, children, couples, & families
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consulting with parents
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parenting groups
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online therapy, consulting & counseling
- workshops and lectures in psychology & other related topics
Psychologist Intern
Talbieh Psychiatric Hospital & Outpatient Clinic, Jerusalem, Israel
(April 2009 – October 2010)
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therapy & counseling with psychiatric day-unit population
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psychotherapy & consulting in emergency ward & outpatient clinic
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weekly therapy groups, & weekly experiential therapy groups
- psychodiagnostic assessment
Psychologist
Machon Etgar ADHD Clinic, Herzog Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel (June 2005 – Aug 2008)
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assessment & treatment with children, adolescents and adults diagnosed with ADD/ADHD
- consulting, counseling & therapy for parents & families
Psychologist
Listening Hands Institute of Holistic Healing, Jerusalem (May 2007 – May 2008)
Psychotherapist – Psychologist
Family Institute, Neve Yerushalayim Campus, Jerusalem (Dec 2004 – Dec 2005)
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led weekly therapy group for boys
- consulted with parents
Telephone Intake Counselor
Global Guidance, Jerusalem, Israel (October 2004 – April 2005)
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collected intake data & proved information for employee assistance program clients
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Registered Psychologist & Consultant in Private Practice
Vancouver, BC (August 1998 – June 2004)
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psychotherapy and counseling with adults, adolescents, children, couples, & families
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consulted with parents & parent groups
- workshops & lectures on topics in psychology & related topics
Deputy Registrar
College of Psychologists of British Columbia (March 2001 – June 2004)
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investigated complaints & inquiries against Registered Psychologists
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involved regulating the profession, public protection, managing & coordinating the complaint process, & investigating ethical matters
- led workshops for counselors, school psychologists, and applicants on ethical practice of psychology
Psychological Associate
Clinical Psychology Center, Simon Fraser University (January 2002 – June 2004)
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supervised clinical psychology graduate students
Registered Psychologist, Conslutant, & Workshop leader
Peace Arch Community Services, Vancouver, BC (April 2000 – May 2001)
Psychologist, Workshop Leader
Jewish Family Services Agency, Vancouver, BC (September 1998 – May 1999)
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parenting workshops
- professional workshop for teachers & educators
Registered Psychologist
Surrey Central Mental Health Center (December 1997 – October 1998)
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psychotherapy and counseling with adolescents, children, adults, & families
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parent-skills-training groups, & consultations with parents, teachers, & school guidance counselors
- case management & assessment
Counselor
Career & Counseling Service, University of Ottawa (Winter 1997)
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counseling sessions with university students
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short-term psychotherapy & career counseling
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Psychology Intern
Center for Psychological Services, University of Ottawa (September 1995 – August 1996)
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psychotherapy and counseling with individuals, couples, & families (adults, adolescents, & children) using a variety of therapeutic modalities
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career counseling & assessment
- therapy supervision of graduate students
Student Therapist
Clinical Psychology Center, Simon Fraser University (1991-1995)
- psychotherapy with adults, couples, & children – cognitive-behavioral, experiential, psychodynamic, supportive, & humanistic interventions
Crisis Line Counselor
Coquitlam Lifeline (September 1991 – September 1992)
- telephone counseling
Psychology Intern
Riverview Psychiatric Hospital, Coquitlam, BC (Summer 1991 & Summer 1990)
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neuropsychological assessment with geriatric population
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social skills training, stress management, & assertiveness training classes in a cognitive-behavioral inpatient adolescent unit
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psychodiagnostic assessment of adults
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behavioral assessment & designed behavioral treatment programs
- attended regular clinical rounds & grand rounds
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Teaching Experience
Coordinator – Jewish Family Education Program
Or Shalom Synagogue, Vancouver, BC (May 2000 – June 2002)
- bi-weekly Jewish education sessions with parents & children
Teaching Assistant
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC (Fall & Summer 1997)
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weekly tutorials for undergraduate psychology classes (developmental psychopathology, social psychology, & social issues)
- class lecture on Attention Deficit Disorder [ADHD/ADD]; graded student presentations, exams, & assignments
Sessional Instructor in Psychology
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC (Fall 1996)
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weekly lectures on theories of personality to an undergraduate psychology class
- designed, administered, & graded the course midterm exam, final exam, & class essay; weekly office hours
Teaching Assistant
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC (1993 -1996)
- taught three weekly tutorials for an undergraduate psychology personality class; graded exams & assignments; lectured on “Food & Personality”
Teaching Assistant
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC (1989 -1993)
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led three weekly tutorials in undergraduate psychology classes (social psychology, psychopathology, & introductory psychology)
- marked exams & assignments, held office hours
T.A. Day Workshop Leader
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC (1991-1994)
- conducted & designed a workshop entitled, “Surviving Your First Tutorial”, teaching skills for novice teaching assistants
Rayid Workshop Leader & Coordinator
Vancouver, BC (April 1994 – July 1995)
- facilitated & designed intensive group seminars on the Rayid method of iris-personality interpretation
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Education
Vancouver, BC (February 1998)
- completed written & oral components of EPPP psychology registration exam
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC (1989 -1997)
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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
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Ph.D. & M.A. research on primary prevention of disordered eating
- completed M.A. & Ph.D.-level course work, Ph.D. comprehensive examination, & one-year clinical internship
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON (1985 -1988)
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B.Sc. Honors degree in psychology; minor in sociology
- honours thesis on musical perception presented at the Ontario Undergraduate Thesis Conference (Windsor, Apr., 1988) & the American Psychonomic Society Convention (Chicago, Nov., 1988)
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB (1984 -1985)
- general arts program course work
Research and Publications
Heart-Rate Variability during a Continuous Performance Task in Children with Problems of Attention. Israel Journal of Psychiatry Related Science. Vol 48 – No. 1 [2011]. Co-authored with Jacques Eisenberg MD.
Ph.D. Dissertation in Clinical Psychology, Simon Fraser University (June 1993 – June 1997)
- conducted a primary prevention program for disordered eating with students in 23 grade five, six, & seven classes; project included a two-month intervention & program evaluation
M.A. Thesis in Clinical Psychology, Simon Fraser University (July 1990 – April 1993)
- pilot primary prevention program for disordered eating
Canada-Data-Base Research Coordinator
Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Toronto, ON (1988 -1989)
- collected data on criminally insane forensic patients in Canadian psychiatric institutions
Rafael Richman, PhD Psychologist, Jerusalem Israel
Workshops, Presentations, Interviews & Lectures
(partial listing)
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Talbieh Psychiatric Day Hospital, Jerusalem (November 2009) – Introduction to Experiential Psychotherapy
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OU Israel Center, Jerusalem (September, 2008) – The T’shuva of Listening
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OU Israel Center, Jerusalem (May & July 2008) – Interpersonal Design
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Machon Etgar Clinic, Jerusalem (June, 2007) – Integrative Approach to ADD/ADHD
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AACI [Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel], Jerusalem, (June 2007), and Shir Hadash Congregation, Jerusalem (February 2007) – Conscious Parenting
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AACI Jerusalem (May, 2006), and Neve Daniel (June, 2006) – Coping with ADHD
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Nefesh International Annual Conference, Jerusalem Israel (January, 2006) – Food & Mood: Exploring the Relationship between Diet & Mental Health
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ESRA ADD/Dyslexia group, Ranaana (September, 2005) – Holistic and Humanistic Approach to ADHD
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Nefesh International Annual Conference, Jerusalem Israel (February, 2005) – An introduction to Experiential Psychotherapy
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Nefesh International Annual Conference, Jerusalem Israel (February, 2005) – Natural Therapy and a Humanistic Approach to ADHD
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Introduction to Experiential Psychotherapy – presented to various groups of professionals and laypersons in Jerusalem (October 2004 – February 2005)
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Hadassah Hospital Psychotrauma Unit, Jerusalem (June, 2004) – Obesity and Eating Disorders
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Vancouver Community Kollel (February, 2004) – Jewish Parenting
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College of Psychologists of B.C. (November 2003 & January 2004) – Ethical Practice of Psychology
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North Shore Mental Health, Vancouver (November, 2003) – Interpersonal Design
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Clinical Psychology Center, Simon Fraser University (June 2003) – Private Practice Issues for Psychologists
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Interview on British Columbia radio program (November, 2002) – Humanistic Parenting
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Vancouver Women’s ORT (2001) – Healthy eating & dieting; Jewish astrology
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HealthSmith Medical Clinic (1998 – 2001) – Natural therapy for ADHD
- Alternative Medicine Healing Group (2000) – Emotion Focused Psychotherapy for Couples
Rafael Richman, PhD, Psychologist Jerualem Israel
Workshops, Presentations, Interviews & Lectures (partial listing)
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Coalition for Jewish Educators (CAJE) conference (2000) – Jewish Family Education
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Wild Rose Center for Healing Counseling Program (1999) – Psychotherapy and the Four Elements
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Chapters Bookstore, Vancouver (1998 – 2000) – Natural therapy for ADHD; Astrology and Relationships
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Vancouver Women’s ORT (May, 1994) – Alternatives to Dieting, Healthy Lifestyle, and Disordered Eating
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St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, B.C. (January, 1994) – Primary Prevention of Disordered Eating; my research
- CBC national radio interview (December, 1993) – Primary prevention of Disordered Eating; my research project