Specialties and Interests | Research Projects, Programs & Appointments | Courses Taught | Selected Publications  | Representative Dissertations Chaired  | Education | Professional Honors and Certifications  | Professional Activities – Workshops/Presentations | Community Service | Professional Memberships | Editorial Boards | Interests and Hobbies

Specialties and Interests

• Sibling relationships
• Child maltreatment
• Group psychotherapy
• Family therapy
   

Research Projects, Programs & Appointments

• Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSD School of Medicine, Child Psychiatry Residency Training Program. La Jolla, California.
• Advisory Consultant – California Child Welfare Services Stakeholders Group CWS Policy Advisory Committee, Sacramento, CA.
• Project Consultant – Patricia Schene and Associates, LLC. Littleton, Colorado. Development of a Statewide Standardized Assessment of Child Safety, Risk, and Protective Capacity for the state of California
• Research on the effects of Sibling Abuse Trauma on Adult Survivors
  
  

Courses Taught

• Group Psychotherapy Training and Supervision
• Family Systems Intervention
• Ethics and Professional Roles
• Evidence Based Practice of Psychotherapy

Selected Publications

• Caffaro, J. (Nov, 2008). Sibling trauma. The Los Angeles Psychologist. Publication of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association.
• Caffaro, J. (June, 2008). Sibling incest. Research & Advocacy Digest, Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, [WCSAP] 10, (2), 4-12.
• Caffaro, J. (2008). Sibling aggression and maltreatment. European Trauma Bulletin, European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. 14, (1), 12 – 18. (R)
• Caffaro, J. (2008). Sibling violence. Clinical Update.Family Therapy Magazine, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C.
• Caffaro, J.V. & Conn-Caffaro, A. (2007) Treating sibling abuse. In Relationship repair: 'Fix-it' activities for couples and families. D. Eckstein (Ed.), Chandler, AZ: Five Star.
• Caffaro, J. (in press). Love, marriage and the search for divinity. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, American College of Forensic Psychology, Balboa Island, California.
• Caffaro, J.V. & Conn-Caffaro, A. (2005). Treating sibling abuse families. Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal, 10 (5), 604-623. UK:Elsevier Press. 
• Schene. P., Caffaro, J., & Fluke, J. (December, 2004). The importance of assessment in child welfare. Policy & Practice, Vol. 62, (4), American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), Washington, D.C. http://www.aphsa.org/home/news.asp
• Caffaro, J.V. & Conn-Caffaro, A. (2003). Sibling dynamics and group psychotherapy. The International Journal of Group Psychotherapy. 53, (2) NY: Guilford Press. http://www.extenza-eps.com/GPI/doi/abs/10.1521/ijgp.53.2.135.42818
• Caffaro, J.V. (2002). Re-thinking self-esteem. Ideas in Action. Child Welfare Institute, Duluth, Georgia.
• Caffaro, J.V. (2002). Group therapy training in a doctoral program. (Report No. CG 031 434). East Lansing, MI: National Center for Research on Teacher Learning. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 459390) http://www.group-psychotherapy.com/articles/apa2001grouptraining.htm
• Conn-Caffaro, A. & Caffaro, J.V. (Spring 2000). Response to “It’s Not Pseudo-Consensual Sex”, The CAPSAC Consultant, 4-5. California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children.
• Caffaro, J.V. & Conn-Caffaro, A. (1999). Case Conference: Casey. APSAC Advisor, 12, (3), 15-16. American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. 
• Caffaro, J.V. & Conn-Caffaro, A. (1998). Sibling abuse trauma. Assessment & Intervention with Children, Families, and Adults. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press. 
• Caffaro, J.V. (1995). Identification and trauma: An integrative-developmental approach. Journal of Family Violence, 10, (1), 23-40.

Representative Dissertations Chaired

• The Role of Sibling Relationships in the Development of Eating Attitudes in Adolescent Girls (Maria Zimmitti Cohn)
• Perceptions of Conflict Between Brothers in Childhood (Adam Mark Weiner)
• Suicidality in Female Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (Meghan Moody)
• Caught in the Web: Child Development and Cyberspace (Mike Alba & Scott Bass)
• Development and Validation of a Psychometric Scale to measure Adult’s Perceived Invalidation in Childhood (Georgina Smith)
• Online Social Support Environment for Girls Twelve to Seventeen with Turner Syndrome: A Grant Proposal (Ronda Doonan)
• A neurobiology of self regulation: the use of mindfulness-based practices to augment autonomic functioning (Erica R. Ellis)
• Family in crisis: a dynamic systems approach to working with suicidal adolescents (Ryan Janis)
• Sexual offender performance on the Roberts-2: a comparison of post traumatic stress in adolescent males (Amyanne Cherie Burch)
  

Education

• PhD (1989) Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA.
• MA (1975) Marriage and Family Therapy, United States International University, San Diego, CA.
• BA (1972) Psychology, Long Island University, CW Post Center, Greenvale, NY.

Professional Honors and Certifications

• 2004: Award for Teaching Excellence. Child Psychiatry Residency Training Program. University of California at San Diego, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.
• 1995: A Study of the Effects of Sibling Abuse Trauma on Adult Survivors. Research Award. Educational Foundation, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. 
• 1995: Outstanding Core Faculty Award. Honored by the students at California School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles
• Approved Supervisor, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional Activities – Workshops/Presentations: (Abbreviated List)

• 2009: Psychodynamic Group Process Experience (PGE). American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Invited Two-day Process Group Institute, 66th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.
• 2009: Treating Sibling Abuse Families. Invited Full-day workshop. Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs. Seattle, Washington. http://www.wcsap.org/
• 2008: Psychodynamic Group Process Experience (PGE). American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Invited Two-day Process Group Institute, 65th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC
• 2007: Sibling Violence and Aggression: Assessment & Clinical Intervention with Children, Families and Adults. 5th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry, Amsterdam -The Netherlands
• 2007: Sibling Violence And Aggression: Assessment And Intervention with Children, Families and Adults. XIth International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) European Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Lisbon Portugal
• 2007: Sibling Conflict: Normal Rivalry or Dangerous Assault. Invited Keynote Presentation. 25th Annual Child Abuse Symposium, Santa Clara County Child Abuse Council, Santa Clara, California
• 2007: Sibling Incest Trauma. Stuart House—UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, California
• 2007: Psychodynamic Group Process Experience (PGE). American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Invited Two-day Process Group Institute, 64th Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas
• 2006: Sibling Abuse Trauma. Fourth International Conference on Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Mumbai, India. http://www.iccamh.elsevier.com/
• 2006:  Sibling Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy. American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Invited Two-day Special Interest Institute, 63rd Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
• 2005: Psychodynamic Group Process Experience (PGE). American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Invited Two-day Process Group Institute, 62nd Annual Meeting, New York, N.Y. 
• 2004: Services for Children and Adolescents: The California Child Welfare System. Robbins-Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention, Advisory Board Conference, Del Mar, California. 
• 2004: Sibling Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy. American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Two-day Special Interest Institute, 61st Annual Meeting, New York, N.Y. 
• 2003: CWS Redesign - Differential Response: What is it? Beyond the Bench: Celebrating California’s Juvenile Court Centennial Conference, Los Angeles, California. 
• 2003: CWS Redesign: Differential Response/Safety Assessment…Acting Early to Preserve and Strengthen Families. Family Strengths Training Institute, Sacramento, California. 
• 2003: Family Therapy: Advanced Interventions. Capella University Residential Colloquium. Invited week-long seminar. Scottsdale, Arizona. 
• 2003: Sibling Abuse Trauma. University of Missouri, St. Louis, 6th Annual Symposium on Child Sexual Abuse. Invited full-day workshop. St. Louis. Missouri.
• 2003: Sibling Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy. American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Full Day Workshop, 60th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.  
• 2002: Therapy with Stepfamilies. California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Continuing Education in Psychology, Orange County Campus. 
• 2002: Intersibling abuse: Assessment and Intervention with Children, Families, and Adults. 14th International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, (IPSCAN) Denver, CO. 
• 2002: Strengthening Families with Quality Practice and Ensuring Children Thrive through Practice Development. California Child Welfare Services Stakeholders Group, Anaheim Marriot Hotel, Anaheim, California. 
• 2002: Evidence-Based Social Work Practice. California Child Welfare Services Stakeholders Group, Anaheim Marriot Hotel, Anaheim, California.
• 2002: Sibling Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy. American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Full Day Workshop, 59th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 
• 2002: Therapy with Stepfamilies. California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Continuing Education in Psychology, San Diego Campus. 
• 2001: Treating Stepfamilies. Professional Psych Seminars, Costa Mesa, Emeryville, Los Angeles, & Pasadena, California. 
• 2001: Sibling Abuse Trauma: Assessment and Intervention with Children, Families, and Adults. 7th Annual Counseling Skills Conference: Emerging Issues in Counseling. Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV. 
• 2001: Sibling Incest Families. 7th Annual Counseling Skills Conference: Emerging Issues in Counseling. Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV. 
• 2001: Intersibling Abuse: Assessment and Intervention with Children, Families, and Adults. Invited Full-Day Workshop.Third Annual Fall Conference. Grambling State University School of Social Work, Grambling, LA. 
• 2001: Group Therapy Training Programs: Development, Maintenance, and Institutional Resistance. American Psychological Association, Division (49) Workshop, 109th Annual Convention, San Francisco, California. 
• 2001: Intersibling Abuse: Assessment & Intervention with Children, Families, and Adults. 13th National Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect. Albuquerque, New Mexico. 
• 2001: Sibling Dynamics in Group Psychotherapy. American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), Full Day Workshop, 58th Annual Meeting, Boston, Mass. 
• 2001: Clinical Consultation for Addressing Child Maltreatment Issues in Group and Family Psychotherapy. San Diego Conference on Responding to Child Maltreatment. Sponsored by the Center for Child Protection, Children’s Hospital, San Diego, California.

Community Service

• Private psychotherapy practice with individuals, couples and families in Del Mar, CA
• Advisory Board Member, Robbins-Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention, La Jolla, California.
• The Soldiers Project: a project of the Ernest Lawrence Trauma Center of LAISPS. It provides pro bono clinical services to men and women returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan War in need of individual, couple, family and/or trauma-related counseling. http://www.thesoldiersproject.org
  

Professional Memberships

• American Family Therapy Academy
• American Psychological Association
      o        Division 43: (Family Psychology) Fellow Status
      o        Division 37 Section: (Child Maltreatment)
• American Group Psychotherapy Association
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
• American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

Editorial Boards

• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, Haworth Press, N.Y.
• Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
  
• Peer Reviewer, Clinical Update, Family Therapy Magazine. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C. 
• Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, DC. 
• Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
• Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Family Psychology, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
• Abstract Reviewer, AAMFT Annual Conference, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C.
• Ad Hoc Reviewer, American Journal of Forensic Psychology, American College of Forensic Psychology, PO Box 5870, Balboa Island, California

Interests and Hobbies

• Running
• Rock Music
• Hiking
• Travel