Alliant International University
5130 E. Clinton Way
Fresno, CA 93727

Phone: (559) 253-2240
Fax: (559) 253-2267
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Specialties and Interests

• Health Psychology
• Complementary/Alternative Health Care
• Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 

Courses Taught

• PSY6507 and PSY 6508   Basic Foundations of Clinical Practice
  
• PSY6612   Introduction to Health Psychology 
• PSY8500   Interventions in Health Psychology
• PSY6625   Hypnotherapy
• PSY 6123 and  PSY7123 Cultural Diversity
  

Research: Publications and Presentations

• Currently involved in research on identity, treatment choice, and recovery rates in people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
• Bassman, L. (March, 2009).  A Clinician’s Guide to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  Presented at the annual conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Albequerque, NM.
  
• Bassman, L. (2009).  A review of. A Therapist’s Guide to Understanding Common Medical Conditions by Kolbasovsky, A.  In American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 52 (1), 72-74.
  
• Bassman, L. (2007).  The Feel-Good Guide to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:  A Comprehensive Resource for Recovery.  Oakland, CA:  New Harbinger Press.
• Bassman, L.  (2006). Toward integration and pluralism in American health care.  A review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.  PsycCRITIQUES, 51(25), no pagination specified (published online.)
• Bassman, L. (2003).  A review of Negotiating a Good Death by Robert Pool.  In Psycho-Oncology, 12, 301-302.
• Bassman, L. and Uellendahl, G. (2003).  Complementary/alternative medicine:  Ethical, professional and practical challenges for psychologists.  Professional Psychology:  Research and Practice, 4, 264-270.
• Bassman, L. (1998). The Whole Mind: The Definitive Guide to Complementary Treatments for Mind, Mood and Emotions. Novato, CA: New World Library.
• Bassman, L. (1997). Holistic Mental Health Care: Alternatives and Adjuncts to Psychotherapy and Medication. The Humanistic Psychologist, 25(2), 138-149.
• Bassman, L. (1992). Reality Testing and Self-Reported AIDS Self-Care Behavior. Psychological Reports, 70, 59-65.
• Bassman, L. (1991). Object Relations and Self-Reported AIDS Self-Care Behavior. Psychological Reports, 68, 915-923.
• Bassman, L. and Lebovits, A. (1991). Psychological Interventions for Chronic Pain. In Innovations in Clinical Practice: A Source Book (vol. 10). P. Keller and S. Heyman (Eds.). Sarasota: Professional Resource Exchange, Inc.
• Bassman, L. (1990). HIV Infection Prevention Scale. An instrument for the assessment of safer sex practices in a primarily heterosexual population. Listed with Educational Testing Service Tests in Microfiche.
• Lebovits, A. and Bassman, L. (1997). Psychological Aspects of Chronic Pain Management. In A Practical Approach to Pain Management. M. Lefkowitz and A. Lebovits (Eds.). NY: Little, Brown and Company. 

Professional Activities

• Director of the Integrative General Practice Rotation in the Psychological Services Center
• Director of the Health Psychology Emphasis
  
• Private psychotherapy practice

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Degrees

• 1990  Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology New York University
  
• 1999: Licensed Psychologist, State of California 
• 1992 Certified Hypnotherapist

Memberships

• Listed in the National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology
  
• APA, CPA, San Joaquin Valley Psychological Association, Society of Behavioral Medicine, Fresno Wellness Connections
  

Community Service

• January, 2008:  CE Workshop for the Fresno Area Psychological Association.  Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:  What Clinicians Need to Know.
• January, 2008:  Presentation to the Visalia, CA Area Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group.
• I am an occasional guest speaker for two courses at Fresno State University.
• I periodically give presentations to students from the Center for Advanced Research and Technology, a career-oriented high school program in Fresno.
• I have taught several courses at Whole Foods Market on Overcoming Obstacles to Healthy Eating.