Specialties and Interests - Reproductive trauma and psychology of the reproductive process (infertility, premature birth, miscarriage, post-partum disorders, surrogacy, adoption, etc.)
- Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic theory and therapy
Clinical and Research Projects - Center for Reproductive Psychology (Treatment of patients with difficulties related to reproductive process)
- Reproductive Trauma Study Group & Lab (PsyD and PhD clinical students conducting research and clinical work in the reproductive area. This lab functions as part of my dissertation group.)
Courses Taught - PSY 7501: Individual Psychotherapy (Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic)
Course Syllabus (This is for Spring 2006; the Spring 2007 version will be substantially different. It will be posted soon.)
Study Guide for Final Exam - PsyD Dissertation Group
Course Syllabus - PSY 8551: Clinical Consultation Group
Course Syllabus - PSY 8510 Supervision Seminar Lab
Course Syllabus - PSY 8531: Reproductive Traumas and the Psychology of the Reproductive Process (Advanced Clinical Seminar)
Course Syllabus - Psychoanalytic Theory
- Treatment of Personality Disorders and Severe Psychopathology
Links and Other Material for Dissertation Students - San Diego campus Research Office web page - for dissertation guidelines, IRB forms and procedures and other useful information (you must log in to the portal after clicking this link to access the page)
- Template for dissertation headings
Favorite Links
Professional Licenses - Licensed in California, Michigan (inactive), Ohio (inactive)
Papers and Presentations - Diamond, D., & Shenk, J. (2006) Cognitive therapy & psychoanalysis in clinical practice: dialogue or debate. Presentation to San Diego Psychological Association Continuing Education Conference, April 29, 2006.
- Diamond, D. (2006) The application of psychoanalytic concepts to reproductive traumas. Paper presented to the San Diego Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Scientific Meeting, April 7, 2006.
- Diamond, D. (2005) The psychology of reproductive traumas: Infertility and pregnancy loss. Paper presented at the American College of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA. October 21, 2005.
- Diamond, D. (2005) Psychology of Reproductive Trauma: A Developmental Perspective. Paper presented at APA Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., August 20, 2005.
- Diamond, D. (2005) The psychology of reproductive traumas: Research on infertility and pregnancy loss . Poster presented at the American Psychological Society Annual Meetings, Los Angeles, California, USA. May 27, 2005.
- Diamond, D. J., Diamond, M., & Jaffe, J. (2005, in press) The Psychology of Reproductive Traumas. Abstract in Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Diamond, D. J., Diamond, M., & Jaffe, J. (2005, in press, submitted by invitation) The Psychology of Reproductive Traumas: Infertility and Pregnancy Loss. Fertility and Sterility.
- Diamond, D. (2005) Reproductive Traumas, Parental Identity, and Adult Development: A Model for Understanding the Meaning of Parenthood. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Reproductive Disruptions, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. May 21, 2005.
- Diamond, D. & Diamond, M. (2005) The psychology of reproductive traumas: Clinical implications of infertility and pregnancy loss. Poster presentation, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, Indian Wells, California, USA. May 6, 2005.
- Jaffe, J., Diamond, M. & Diamond, D. (2005) Unsung Lullabies: Understanding and coping with infertility. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
- Diamond, D., Diamond, M., & Jaffe, J. (2004) Disruptions in the transition to parenthood: The effects of infertility and other reproductive traumas on couples. Panel presentation at the CPA Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, March, 2004.
- Diamond, D., Diamond, M., & Colsen, T. (2002) Psychosocial dimensions of reproductive loss. Panel presentation at Some Babies Die annual conference, UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA, May 22, 2002.
- Diamond, D. (2001) The psychology of patients experiencing infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirth. Paper presented to Annual Meeting of Japan Society for Fertilization and Implantation. Yokohama, Japan, July, 2001.
- Diamond, D. (2001) Current practice of assisted reproductive technology in the U.S.A., As a counselor. Paper presented to the Satellite Symposium of JSFI Annual Meeting, Yokohama, Japan, July, 2001.
- Diamond, D. & Diamond, M. (2001) Basic concepts for professionals working with infertility and reproductive trauma patients. Panel presentation, Tokyo Branch of HART (Human Assisted Reproductive Technology) Clinic, Tokyo, Japan, July, 2001.
- Diamond, D. & Diamond, M. (2001) Doctoral level graduate education in psychology in the USA. Panel presentation, Kyoto Bunkyo University, Kyoto, Japan, July, 2001.
- Diamond, D., Diamond, M., & Jaffe, J. (2001) Infertility, miscarriage, and premature birth: Conceptual overview and practical approaches. Paper & panel presented at National Assoc. of Perinatal Social Workers Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, May, 2001.
- Diamond, D. (2001) Psychodynamic perspectives on clinical supervision. Paper presented at CPA Annual Convention, Costa Mesa, CA, March, 2001.
- Diamond, D. (2000) The dream as a bridge to the analytic space. Paper presented to Dream Symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of the publication of Freud’s Interpretation of Dreams. At the Los Angeles Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, October 21-22, 2000.
- Diamond, D. (2000, in press) The application of psychoanalytic concepts to reproductive traumas. San Diego Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Newsletter.
- Diamond, D. (2000) Reproductive trauma: Treatment implications of recent theory and research. Presented at CPA Annual Convention, San Jose, CA, March, 2000.
- Diamond, D. (1999) The role of the father in post-partum depression and related disorders. Presented at CPA Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, March, 1999.
- Diamond, D. (1999) Infertility and pregnancy loss: A developmental perspective. Presented at CPA Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, March, 1999.
- Diamond, D., Diamond, M. & Jaffe, J. (1999) Infertility, pregnancy loss, and other reproductive traumas: A developmental perspective. The San Diego Psychological Association Newsletter, 8(2), 1-3.
- Diamond, D. (1999) The role of the father in the post-partum period. Paper presented at Conference on Postpartum Adjustment and Mood Disorders: Assessment and Treatment. Sponsored by San Diego Postpartum Health Alliance and UCSD Department of Psychiatry. San Diego, CA, February 6, 1999.
- Diamond, D. (1998) The concept of reproductive trauma: Developmental and family crisis. Panel presentation, American Psychological Association, Div. 29, 42, 43 Mid-Winter Meetings, San Diego, CA, February, 1998.
- Diamond, D. (1997) The continuing importance of longer-term training in psychotherapeutic methods. Panel presentation, California Psychological Association Spring Meetings, San Jose, California, April, 1997.
- Diamond, D. & Diamond, Martha. (1992) Working with parents when a child is the identified patient. Workshop presented at Families in Conflict Conference Series, CSPP San-Diego, October, 1992.
- Diamond, D. (1992) The anatomy of the third ear: An empirical study of how novice, intermediate, and veteran therapists listen to clinical material. Proceedings of the National Council of Schools of Professional Psychology Midwinter Meetings, January, 1992.
- Diamond, D. (1992) A method for evaluating therapists’ skills in clinical inference and conceptualization. Paper presented at the midwinter conference of the National Council of Schools of Professional Psychology, Freeport, Bahamas, January, 1992.
- Diamond, D. (1989) An empirical study of listening and inference in psychoanalytic therapy. Paper presented at the spring meetings of Division 39 of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA, April, 1989.
- Diamond, D. The anatomy of the third ear: Clinical experience and the inference process in psychotherapy. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Michigan, 1983. (This study received the 1988 Doctoral Dissertation Award given by Division 39 of the American Psychological Association for best recent dissertation related to psychoanalysis.)
- Diamond, D. Conceptions of the Change Process in Psychotherapy: A Review, Critique, and Synthesis. Qualifying paper for Ph.D. Candidacy, University of Michigan, 1980.
- Diamond, D. Sex-differences in gender-related body imagery. Master’s Thesis, University of Michigan, 1979.
Biographical Information I received my B.A. from Yale University in 1975, my M.A. (1980) and Ph.D. (1983) from the University of Michigan. I practiced in Ann Arbor, Michigan and directed a counseling service at the University of Michigan Medical School until moving to San Diego in 1989. I am licensed as a psychologist in Michigan (currently inactive), Ohio (inactive), and California. In my practice I do psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, and have a sub-specialty in Reproductive Traumas and related issues. I see children, adolescents and adults. David J. Diamond's Current CV
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