Specialties and Interests

• Couple therapy 
• Marital myths 
• Cost-effectiveness
• MFT education and development 

Courses Taught

• PSY6308 Interviewing Techniques
• PSY6310 MFT Law & Ethics 
• PSY6312 MFT Theories
• PSY7302 MFT Research Methods
• PSY7314 MFT Assessment
• PSY7360 Practicum

Research: Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• Caldwell, B. E., & Woolley, S. R. (2008). Marriage and family therapists’ attitudes toward marriage. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 7(4), 321-336.
• Caldwell, B. E., & Woolley, S. R. (2008). Marital therapists’ endorsement of myths about marriage. American Journal of Family Therapy, 36(5), 367-387.
• Caldwell, B. E., Woolley, S. R., & Caldwell, C. J. (2007). Preliminary estimates of cost-effectiveness for marital therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 33(3), 392-405.
• Lowman, R. L., Lewis, J., Adler, I., Brewer, C., Caldwell, B., Curtis-Boles, H., Figueroa, M., Forbes, W., Kelly, L., Limberg, B., Matriano, E., O’Toole, S., Tally, J., & Tirengel, J. (2006). Bridging international and multicultural themes in curriculum. WCCI: International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 6(1), 113-124.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2004). Marriage and family therapists’ attitudes toward marriage. Doctoral dissertation, Alliant International University. 2005 AAMFT Dissertation Award.

Peer-Reviewed Publications (in draft or under review)                                          

• Caldwell, B. E., Kunker, S. A., Brown, S. W., & Saiki, S. Y. (Under review). COAMFTE accreditation and California MFT licensing exam success. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.
• Johnson, L. A., & Caldwell, B. E. (Under review). Race, gender, and therapist confidence: Effects on satisfaction with the therapeutic relationship in MFT. Contemporary Family Therapy.

Peer-Reviewed Presentations 

• Caldwell, B. E., & Khaleghian, S. (2009). COAMFTE accreditation reduces attrition among MFT interns. Poster to be presented at AAMFT Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, October 1-4.
• Caldwell, B. E., Riches, P., Paff Bergen, L., & Montez, T. (2009). How MFT Licensing Exams Are Made. Workshop to be presented at AAMFT Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, October 1-4.
• Crane, R., Moline, M., & Caldwell, B. E. (2009). The Value of Choosing COAMFTE-accredited MFT Programs. Workshop to be presented at AAMFT Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, October 1-4.
• Caldwell, B. E., Brown, S., & Wang, L. (2008). You must see it my way: Ethics of teaching ethics. Workshop presented at AAMFT Annual Conference, Memphis, TN, October 30 - November 2.
• Caldwell, B. E., & Kunker, S. A. (2008). COAMFTE accreditation and licensing exam success. Poster presented at AAMFT Annual Conference, Memphis, TN, October 30 - November 2.
• Osborn, J., & Caldwell, B. E. (2008). The best that I can do: Ethics of nonvalidated approaches. Pre-conference institute presented at AAMFT Annual Conference, Memphis, TN, October 30 - November 2.
• Caldwell, B. E., & Woolley, S. R. (2007). Marriage and family therapists’ attitudes toward marriage. Poster presentation at the 2007 AAMFT Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA.
• Caldwell, B. E., & Kunker, S. A. (2007). Changes in newlywed marital adjustment, 1980-2005. Poster presentation at the 2007 AAMFT Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA.
• Caldwell, B. E., & Woolley, S. R. (2006). Cost-effectiveness of marital therapy. Poster presentation at the 2006 AAMFT Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
• Caldwell, B. E., & Woolley, S. R. (2006). MFTs’ endorsement of myths about marriage. Workshop at the 2006 AAMFT Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2004, April). Shame based therapy: A comical analysis. Lecture presented to the Alliant International University Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2004, March). Abstinence education: Methods and outcomes. Poster presented at the Great Plains Student Psychology Conference, Kansas City, MO.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2001, May). Improving substance abuse education based on successes in sex education. Lecture presented to the International Symposium on Family Strengths, Lincoln, NE.

Publications and Presentations (invited)

• Caldwell, B. E. (2009). Federally-funded jobs for MFTs. Invited presentation for AAMFT-CA and Phillips Graduate Institute cosponsored event, “Expanding employment opportunities for MFTs,” Los Angeles, CA, February 6, 2009.
• Caldwell, B. E., & Davis, S. D. (2008). Couples treatment that works: An introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy. Invited presentation for AAMFT-CA Networking District, Sacramento, CA, February 1, 2008.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2007). Myths about marriage. Invited presentation for AAMFT event, Walnut Creek, CA, November 15, 2007.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2007). Myths about marriage. Invited presentation for AAMFT event, San Rafael, CA, September 6, 2007.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2007). Legislative and Advocacy Update. Standing column in quarterly AAMFT-CA Newsletter.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2006). Working with Families in Crisis. Invited presentation for AAMFT-CA Networking District, Sacramento, CA, September 29, 2006.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2002, Winter). Why are we still fighting? (Book review.) AAMFT-CA Division News.
• Caldwell, B. E. (2000, June). Commencement address. United States International University.

Professional Activities

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Private Practice, Long Beach, CA
• Consultant to American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, focused on legislative and educational issues
• Legislative and Advocacy Committee Chair, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – California Division, 2006-2008
• Elections Committee Chair, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – California Division, 2006-2008

Degrees, Professional Licenses, Certifications, and Honors

• California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #42723
• Psy.D. in Psychology – Marital and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, San Diego, CA (COAMFTE accredited) 
• MA in Marital and Family Therapy from United States International University, San Diego, CA (COAMFTE accredited) 
• BA in Psychology from Hastings College, Hastings, NE 
• 2007 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, California Division Outstanding Service Award
• 2005 AAMFT Dissertation Award
• 2005 Alliant International University Outstanding Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional and Honorary Memberships

• Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 
• Clinical Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 
• Member, National Council on Family Relations
• Member, International Family Therapy Association

Community Service

• Developed statewide database of continuing education opportunities
• Founder and contributor to www.MFTprogress.com, a site providing information on new developments in the science and regulation of the profession of marriage and family therapy