Recent Presentations
Geffner, R., Oberman, M., Hill, J., Khamisa, A. (2005, October). Family violence: Prevention, accountability, and healing. Invited plenary to 10th annual Nexus conference, ICAN Associates, Universal City, CA.
Geffner, R. (2005, October). Family violence, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bullying, and the brain: What do these have in common and implications for practice. Invited workshop to 10th annual Nexus conference, ICAN Associates, Universal City, CA.
Geffner, R. (Chair) (2005, September). 1) Bridging differences, expanding tools, best practices, and collaborations: Let’s talk about how to achieve these; 2) Do batterer intervention programs work? Are we ready for alternative approaches? A roundtable discussion; and 3) Applying our research to domestic violence offender intervention: Can there be a progressive model of legal and mental health approaches? Invited plenary and keynote panels at the 10th International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Silberg, J, Goldstein, S., & Geffner, R. (2005, September). Child custody evaluations: Forensic issues and techniques when there are domestic violence or child abuse allegations. Invited workshop to 10th annual International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (Chair), Trimble, J. E., Van Hoorn, J. L., D'Andrea, M. J., & Altman N. (Discussant) (2005, August). Effects of global conflict and war on individuals, families, and societies - Part I. Symposium presented at the annual American Psychological Association conference, Washington, DC.
Geffner, R. (Chair), Van Hoorn, J. L., Maton, K. L.,Hallak, M., et al (2005, August). Effects of global conflict and war on individuals, families, and societies - Parts II and III - Recommendations for policies and interventions. Roundtable Discussions presented at the annual American Psychological Association conference, Washington, DC.
Geffner, R. (2005, August). Parental alienation and family violence in child custody cases. In R. Z. Folman & S. Nisenbaum (Chairs), Emerging roles in family law court: Six new practice options. Symposium presented at the annual American Psychological Association conference, Washington, DC.
Geffner, R. (2005, August). Trauma, family violence, ADHD, bullying & the brain. Invited workshops to 18th annual D.A.R.E. Training Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Ambrose, S., & Geffner, R. (2005, July). Child maltreatment: Assessment & treatment of victims, offenders, and non-offending family members. Workshop presented for Children’s Institute International and FVSAI CE Training Series, Los Angeles, CA.
Geffner, R., & Leventhal, J. (2005, July). Publishing your article (or book): Practical suggestions concerning research, clinical interventions, or prevention programs. Invited workshop to 9th annual Family Violence Research Conference, Portsmouth, NH.
Geffner, R. (2005, June). Domestic violence: Current issues in research and treatment. Workshop presented for Children’s Institute International and FVSAI CE Training Series, Los Angeles, CA.
Kagan, R., & Geffner, R. (2005, June). Real-life heroes: Rebuilding attachments with traumatized children. Workshops presented by FVSAI and CII for Specialized Training Series, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2005, June). 1) Child abuse and domestic violence: Issues and techniques for DCFS; 2) Assessment of sexually abused children and child custody issues. Invited training workshops to Florida State Dept. of Children & Family Services, Fort Myers, FL.
Geffner, R, & Alsop, P. (2005, May). Promoting resiliency in youth. Invited plenary to 3rd annual Violence in the World of our Youth conference, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2005, April). 1) Trauma, family violence, ADHD, bullying and the brain: What do these have in common and implications for practice, and 2) Assessing and treating children exposed to family violence, Invited plenary and workshop to Kauai Children’s Justice Grant Committee training, Lihue, HI.
Geffner, R. (2005, March). 1) Trauma, family violence, ADHD, bullying & the brain: How can we help children be resilient? and 2) Assessment of traumatized children. Invited plenary and workshop to 2nd annual Assessing and Treating Child Trauma conference, Honolulu, HI.
Geffner, R. (2005, March). Effects of closed head injuries on psychological functioning and personality. Invited seminar to 10th National & 3rd International Conference on Abuse of Children & Adults with Disabilities, Riverside, CA.
Geffner, R. (2005, February). Treating male and female domestic violence offenders. Invited workshop to Coalition Against Domestic Violence in Orange County, Batterer Intervention Training, Huntington Beach, CA.
Geffner, R. (2004, October). 1) The impact of family violence on children, 2) Multiple victimization of children: Trauma, ADHD, aggression, and the brain, and 3) New directions in treating children exposed to family violence. Invited keynote seminars to Family Guidance Training Institute 3rd biannual conference on Understanding Family Violence: The Next Generation, Nashville, TN.
Geffner, R. & Hon. York, J. (2004, October). Intimate partner stalking: Dynamics and issues to help guide handling of the case. Invited seminar to 2004 Criminal Law Regional Institute, Judicial Council of CA, Burlingame, CA.
Geffner, R. (2004, October). Current research and practice concerning interventions for domestic violence offenders. Invited seminar to 8th annual Inland Empire Domestic Violence conference, Loma Linda, CA
Geffner, R. (2004, October). 1) Impact of family violence on children, 2) Multiple victimization of children: Family violence, ADHD, trauma and the brain, and 3) New directions in treating children exposed to family violence. Invited seminars for annual Family Guidance Training Institute annual conference, Impacting Family Violence: The Next Generation, Nashville, TN.
Rosenbaum, A., Hamberger, L. K., & Geffner, R. (2004, September). How do we reach our goals for domestic violence offenders. Invited symposium presented to 9th Annual International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Graham-Bermann, S., Hughes, H., Felitti, V., & Geffner, R. (2004, September). Reflections and systems changes for children exposed to family violence: Past experiences, present realities, future goals. Invited symposium presented to 9th Annual International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Hon. Gembala, F., Hon. Iles, P., & Geffner, R. (2004, September). Unified family violence courts: Policies, procedures, and controversies. Invited symposium presented to 9th Annual International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R., Ducote, R., Silberg, J., Murphy, W., & Hon. Elias, H. (2004, September). Child custody evaluation reports and testimony in cases with family violence allegations. Invited workshop presented to 9th Annual International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Geffner. R. (2004, September). Children’s exposure to family violence: Traumatic effects, ADHD, aggression, and the brain. Invited presentation to Heroes and Healthy Families, A seminar by Family Violence Project, Camp Pendleton, CA.
Geffner, R. (2004, August). 1) Spouse/partner abuse: Current research, issues, and effects for offenders, victims, & children exposed, and 2) Treating females arrested for domestic violence. Invited workshops to annual Utah Domestic Violence Council Treatment Providers Conference, Salt Lake City.
Geffner, R. (2004, July). 1) Effects of domestic violence on children; and 2) with J. Gould, Allegations of domestic violence or child maltreatment in child custody cases: Abuse vs alienation issues. Invited seminars to State Bar of Arizona CLE by the Sea conference, Dan Diego, CA.
Geffner, R., & Leventhal, J. (2004, July). Publishing your article (or book): Practical suggestions concerning research, clinical interventions, or prevention programs. Invited workshop to Victimization of Children and Youth: An International Research Conference, Portsmouth, NH.
Geffner, R., & Koonin, M. (2004, June). Treating male and female domestic violence offenders and stalkers. Invited workshop by Family Violence & Sexual Assault Institute, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2004, May). Family violence, trauma, ADHD, and the brain: Relationship to bullying and aggression. Invited presentation to Alberta Pre-Roundtable Family Violence and Bullying Seminar, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Geffner, R. (2004, May). Treating sexually assaulted youth. Invited workshop to 2nd annual mini-Conference on Violence in the World of Our Youth: Partners in Prevention, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2004, April). 1) Family violence, trauma, ADHD, bullying, and the brain: Integrating what we know for practice; 2) Assessment of traumatized children; & 3) Treatment of traumatized children. Invited plenary and workshops presented to 2004 annual Children’s Behavioral Health Conference, Midwest City, OK.
Geffner, R. (2004, April). 1) Trauma, family violence, ADHD, bullying, and the brain: What do these have in common? 2) Treating trauma, neglect, and abuse in children. Invited plenary and workshop presented to Assessing and Treating Child Trauma conference, Maui County Children’s Justice Committee, Wailuku, Maui, HI.
Geffner, R. (2004, April). 1) Trauma, family violence, ADHD, bullying, and the brain: What do these have in common? 2) Assessing trauma in children; & 3) Treating children exposed to domestic violence and other traumas. Invited plenary and workshops to 1st annual Assessing and Treating Childhood Trauma: A Mini-Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Geffner, R., & Ambrose, S. (2004, April). Child maltreatment: Assessment & treatment of victims, offenders, and non-offending family members. Workshops presented by Children’s Institute International and FVSAI, Los Angeles and San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R., Gaba, R., & Seilicovich, I. (2004, March). Spouse abuse: Current issues and approaches in assessment and treatment of victims, offenders, and children exposed. Workshops presented by Children’s Institute International and FVSAI, Los Angeles and San Diego, CA.
Geffner R., & Levanthal, J. (2004, January). Preparing your manuscript: Advice from two editors. Workshop presented to San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2003, November). 1) The effects of family violence on children; and 2) Treatment of domestic violence offenders. Invited workshops presented to A Collaborative Response to Family Violence: A Symposium of the Palomar Medical Center, Escondido, CA.
Geffner, R. (2003, October). 1) The developing brain: The effects of family violence and trauma; and 2) Program and intervention outcome evaluation: Suggestions for determining changes in attitudes and behaviors. Invited workshops presented to annual Family Strengths conference, Office of Child Abuse Prevention, Dept. of Social Services, Sacramento, CA.
Geffner, R. (2003, October). Assessing and treating females arrested for domestic violence: Are they the same as male batterers? Plenary address to 7th annual Riverside/San Bernardino Domestic Violence Conference, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA.
Geffner, R., Lim, E., Hart, B., & Owen, R. (2003, October). Neuropsychological impairment and environmental risk factors in capitol murder offenders. Symposium presented to National Academy of Neuropsychology annual conference, Dallas, TX.
Koonin, M., & Geffner, R. (2003, September). Treating women arrested for domestic violence. Workshop presented to 8th International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Silberg, J, Geffner, R., Ducote, R, & Elias, H. (2003, September). The 10 biggest mistakes made in family court child custody evaluations. Invited workshop for 8th International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego.
Davidson, H., Feldheim, R., & Geffner, R. (2003, September). Children exposed to family violence: Practice fundamentals for judges, legal advocates, and mental health professionals. Affiliated Training Institute presented by the American Bar Association Center on Children & the Law, San Diego.
Geffner, R. (2003, September). Family violence, trauma, ADHD and the brain: Integrating what we know to improve practice. Invited workshop to Family Advocacy Staff Training Advanced (FASTA) Child Course, San Antonio, TX.
Geffner, R. (2003, August). 1) Bullying, family and youth violence, and the brain: Integrating what we know for practice; and 2) Treatment of traumatized children & bullies, with K. Druck. Plenary address and workshop presented to 1st annual mini-conference on Violence in the World of our Youth: Bullying, Gang, School and Dating Issues, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2003, August). Violence and Abuse: Macro and micro examples (or what is the connection between family violence and international terrorism?). In P. Zimbardo (Chair), War and international conflict: Issues for psychologists. Symposium presentation at American Psychological Association annual convention, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Geffner, R. (2003, August). Current issues and approaches in assessment and treatment of victims, offenders, and children exposed to violence. Invited workshop to Family Advocacy Staff Training Advanced (FASTA) Course on Domestic Violence, San Antonio, TX.
Geffner, R., & Leventhal, J. (2003, July). Publishing your article (or book): Practical suggestions concerning research, clinical interventions, or prevention programs. Invited workshop to 8th International Family Violence Research Conference, Portsmouth, NH.
Geffner, R. (2003, July). Treating children exposed to family violence: Treatment plans, role play and practical suggestions. Invited workshop to Children’s Institute International training seminars, Los Angeles, CA.
Geffner, R. (2003, May). Family violence, trauma, ADHD and the brain: Integrating what we know to improve practice. Invited keynote address to the Metropolitan State College of Denver 4th annual KIDs’ BRAINS: Healthy Connections for Our Future conference, Denver, CO.
Geffner, R., & Morales, J. (2003, May). Identifying and assessing marital rape cases: Practical suggestions for all SART disciplines. Invited seminar to the Second National SART Training Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Geffner, R. (2003, May). Family violence, trauma, ADHD and the brain: Integrating what we know to improve assessment and treatment. Invited workshop to Children’s Institute International training seminars, Los Angeles, CA.
Geffner, R., Fox, M., Goldstein, S., & Ducote, R. (2003, May). In the best interests of the child -Conducting custody evaluations: Techniques, legal & ethical requirements, domestic violence and child sexual abuse issues. Invited workshop for Kane County Task Force for Review of Custody Evaluations, and FVSAI, Geneva, IL.
Geffner, R. (2003, April). Effects of family violence on children: Practical applications for custody evaluations. Invited workshop for National Institute of Victims Studies and FVSAI, Dallas, TX. Geffner, R. (2003, April). Domestic violence: Abuse-specific couples assessment and treatment. Invited seminar to Grand Rounds, Tripler Army Medical Center, Social Work Service and Medical Staff, Tripler, HI.
Geffner, R. (2003, April). UMT training on domestic violence: Abuse-specific couples treatment. Invited workshop to U. S. Army Chaplains and Community Ministers, Honolulu, HI.
Levesque, D.A., & Geffner, R. (2003, March). Stages of change for men who batter:
Utilizing research in treatment. Invited presentation to annual California Association of Batterer Intervention Programs conference, Pismo Beach, CA.
Geffner, R. (2003, March). Family violence and child maltreatment: relationship to head injuries, learning disabilities, and ADHD. Invited presentation to 9th National – 2nd International Conference on Abuse of Children & Adults with Disabilities, Riverside, CA.
Geffner, R. (2002, October). 1) Family violence: Prevalence and impact; 2) Multiple victimization: Family violence, ADHD, trauma, and their brain; 3) Children exposed to family violence: Identification and assessment; and 4) intervention approaches for children exposed to family violence. Invited keynote addresses and seminars to Family Guidance Training Institute annual Effects of Family Violence on Children conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Geffner, R. (2002, October). 1) Current issues and controversies in integrating family violence & child maltreatment services; 2) Issues and current research concerning domestic violence treatment; 3) Techniques in working with domestic violence offenders and their spouses/partners; and 4) Multi-cultural issues in domestic violence treatment: Panel discussion. Invited keynote address and seminars to Kern County Coalition Against Domestic Violence annual Domestic Violence Conference, Bakersfield, CA.
Geffner, R. (2002, October). Child & adolescent maltreatment victims and offenders: Current research, issues, assessment and treatment. Invited workshop to Family Violence & Sexual Assault Institute, Maui County Children’s Justice Committee, and Women Helping Women, Kahului, Maui, HI.
Geffner, R. (2002, October). Family violence, trauma, ADHD and the Brain: Understanding and integrating what we know for practice. Invited seminar to Grand Rounds, Tripler Army Medical Center, Social Work Service and Medical Staff, Honolulu, HI.
Geffner, R., & Miles, Rev. A. (2002, October). UMT training on domestic violence: Dynamics, identification and treatment of spouse abuse. Invited workshop to U. S. Army Chaplains and Community Ministers, Schofield Barracks, HI.
Geffner, R. (2002, September). Family violence, trauma, ADHD and the Brain: Understanding and integrating what we know for practice. Plenary Address to 7th International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Yeamans, R., Ducote, R., Goldstein, S. & Geffner, R. (2002, September). Dissecting forensic child custody evaluation reports: Pitfalls & good techniques. Invited workshop presented to 7th International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2002, September). Effects of family violence on children: Integrating domestic violence & child maltreatment. Invited Seminar to San Mateo County Children Exposed to Domestic Violence “Green Book” Project Task Force, San Mateo, CA
Geffner, R. (2002, September). Assessment and treatment issues for intimate partner violence. Invited workshop to Children’s Institute International training seminars, Los Angeles.
Geffner, R. (2002, August). 1) Treatment of children exposed to family violence; and 2) Family violence, trauma, ADHD, and the brain: Understanding and integrating what we know for practice. Invited workshops presented to annual Family Strengths conference, Office of Child Abuse Prevention, Dept. of Social Services, Sacramento, CA.
Geffner, R. (2002, August). Multicultural issues in family violence research and intervention. In M. Crosbie-Burnett & R. Geffner (Co-Chairs), Multicultural and diversity issues in family violence. Invited symposium presented to the American Psychological Association annual conference, Chicago, IL.
Geffner, R. & Kendall-Tackett, K. (2002, August). When child maltreatment changes the body and the brain: A new look at ADHD, trauma, neuropsychology, and chronic pain. Symposium presented to Victimization of Children & Youth: An International Conference, Family Research Laboratory and Crimes Against Children Research Center, UNH, Portsmouth, NH.
Geffner, R., Goldstein, S, Fox, M., & Ducote, R. (2002, July & November). Conducting custody evaluations in the best interests of the child: Techniques, new legal & ethical requirements, and child sexual abuse issues. Workshops to be conducted for FVSAI, CSPP at AIU, and California Psychological Association - Division 1, San Diego, CA and Burlingame, CA.
Geffner, R., Koonin, M., Devine, R., Jordan, J., Drozd, L., Kwuon, I, & Cabarcas, A. (2002, June). Domestic violence training: Treatment of batterers (40 hours for DV treatment providers). Workshops conducted for Family Violence & Sexual Assault Institute, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2002, April). Current issues and the effects of family violence on children. Invited workshop to U. S. Army Family Advocacy Program and Army Community Services, Fort Polk, LA.
Geffner, R (2002, April). 1) Identification and treatment of children exposed to family violence; 2) Treatment of victims and offenders of spouse abuse; and 3) Family violence, trauma, ADHD, and the brain: What do these have in common? Invited workshops to 5th Annual Child Abuse/Domestic Violence Prevention Conference, Indian Health Center/Mental Health Program, Winslow, AZ.
Geffner, R. (2002, February). Trauma, family violence, ADHD, and the brain: What do these have in common? Invited presentation to 8th National – 1st International Conference on Abuse of Children & Adults with Disabilities, Riverside, CA.
Geffner, R. (2002, February). Effects of family violence on children. Invited presentation to the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R. (2002, February). Domestic violence: Assessment & treatment for spouse/partner abuse. Invited workshop by California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University & FVSAI, San Diego.
Geffner, R. (2002, January). Spouse abuse: Current issues and approaches in assessment and treatment of victims, offenders, and children exposed. Invited seminar to U. S. Army Family Advocacy Staff Training Advance (FASTA) Course, San Antonio, TX.
Geffner, R., Harvey, M., & Dalenberg, C. (2001, December). Dealing with the immediate aftermath of the terrorists’ attacks in a conference setting: Implications and practical suggestions. Invited symposium presented to ISTSS annual conference, New Orleans, LA.
Geffner, R. (2001, November). 1) Multidisciplinary approaches and interventions for Domestic Violence cases (with S. Goldstein); 2) Identification, assessment & intervention for offenders and victims of DV; 3) Engaging and counseling skills to work with resistant and unmotivated perpetrators; 4) Custody and access disputes involving DV cases (with S. Goldstein); 5) Effects of family violence on children: Assessment and intervention. Invited training programs and additional consultation for Social Welfare Department, Special Administrative Governmental Region, Hong Kong, China.
Geffner, R. (2001, November). Domestic violence: Assessment and treatment of spouse/partner abuse. Invited workshop to annual Kern County Mental Health Training conference, Bakersfield, CA.
Geffner, R., Drozd, L., Bucky, L., & Caudill, B. (2001, October). Conducting child custody evaluations: Practical techniques & procedures. Workshop for FVSAI and California Psychological Association, Division 1 continuing education programs, Costa Mesa, CA.
Geffner, R., Koonin, M., Devine, R., Jordan, J., Drozd, L., & Cabarcas, A. (2001, October). Domestic violence training: Treatment of batterers (40 hours for DV treatment providers). Workshops conducted for Family Violence & Sexual Assault Institute, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R.(2001, September). 1) Dynamics of spouse/partner abuse: Identification, assessment, & current research; 2) Treatment approaches for spouse/partner abuse: Controversies & specific programs. Invited keynote addresses to 12th McGuire Memorial Conference on Family Violence, Billings, MT.
Geffner, R. (2001, September). 1) Trauma, family violence, ADHD, and the brain: What do these have in common? and 2) Treating couples who have experienced spouse/partner abuse: Controversies and techniques. Invited presentations to 8th annual Family Strengths, Family -Centered Services Conference, California Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention, Sacramento.
Busch, R., Chu, P., Davidson, H., Straus, M., & Yllo, K. (2001, September). Family violence: Proactively changing policies. Plenary session chaired by R. Geffner, presented to 6th International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R., Sonkin, D., Rosenbaum, A., LaViolette, A., & Dubois, J. (2001, September). Standards for domestic violence offender treatment: Controversies and Issues. Keynote panel presented to 6th International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Dutton, D., Sonkin, D., & Geffner, R. (2001, September). Long-term effects of domestic violence on children: Are today’s child victims tomorrow’s violence offenders? Keynote panel chaired by A. Rosenbaum, presented to 6th International Conference on Family Violence, San Diego, CA.
Geffner, R., Drozd, L., Ducote, R., Rosenfeld, A., et al (2001, September). Custody issues in family violence cases: A mock trial and expert testimony. Invited workshop to 6th International Conference on Family Violence.
Geffner, R. (2001, August). Current approaches for treating victims and offenders of spouse/ partner abuse. In R. Geffner (Chair), Current approaches for treatment of trauma in family violence cases. Symposium presented to American Psychological Association annual conference, San Francisco.
Geffner, R. (2001, August). Domestic violence & the courts: An online judicial training course (Presentencing Considerations with Judge J. Hall, and Sentencing Options with Judge D. Dal Santo). Invited presentations for Judicial Education Center, Albuquerque, NM.
Geffner, R. (2001, July). Family violence research: Where are we and where should we be going? Invited plenary to 7th International Family Violence Research Conference, Portsmouth, NH.
Jaffe, P., Poisson, S., Geffner, R., et al (2001, June). Custody and access disputes involving domestic violence: Legal and clinical challenges. Invited workshop presented to Children Exposed to Domestic Violence international conference, London, Ontario, Canada.
Geffner, R., Ruebsamen, M., Barnard, L., & Livingston, J. (2001, June). Practical applications for custody evaluations: Domestic violence training. Workshops presented for FVSAI, PGSP, Family Court Services, and Domestic Violence Coalitions, Palo Alto, CA.
Geffner, R. (2001. April). 1) Integrating family violence and child protection; 2) Effects of domestic violence on children; 3) Child custody issues and domestic violence; 4) Coordinating a community action plan (with J. Marciano). Invited presentations and consultation for Governor’s Rural Summit on Domestic Violence, Safford, AZ.
Geffner, R. (2001, April). 1) Protecting our children: Community-based identification and intervention methods; 2) Violence and abuse in the family: and 3) Domestic violence: New Directions in intervention and treatment. Invited keynote addresses to 15th National Conference on the Family in Stress and Crisis, Santa Fe, NM.
Geffner, R. (2001, April). Are children’s reports of sexual abuse minimized or ignored? If so, why? Invited presentation to 7th annual Northern California Child Sexual Abuse Awareness conference, Davis, CA.
Geffner, R. (2001, April). 1) Integrating family violence and child maltreatment; 2) Identifying and treating children exposed to family violence; 3) Treating offenders and victims of spouse/partner abuse. Invited keynote address and presentations at Sacred Circle of Life 4th Annual Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Prevention Conference, Winslow Mental Health Program, Luepp Division of Social Services and Navajo County Board of Supervisors, Winslow, AZ.
Geffner, R. (2001, March, July). Identification, assessment & intervention for spouse/partner abuse. Invited workshops by California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University and FVSAI, Los Angels and San Diego, CA.
Drozd, L., & Geffner, R. (2001, March). Controversial issues in custody evaluations:
Domestic violence, alienation, and substance abuse. Workshop presented to California Psychological Association annual conference, Costa Mesa, CA.
Geffner, R. (2001, March). 1) Understanding domestic violence: A multidisciplinary approach; 2) Identification, assessment & intervention for families facing domestic violence; 3) Identification, assessment & intervention for domestic violence perpetrators. Invited training programs and additional consultation for Social Welfare Department, Special Administrative Governmental Region, Hong Kong.
Geffner, R., & Choy, S. (2001, February). Effects of family violence on children: Assessment and intervention. Workshops presented by FVSAI and Kapi’olani Child Protection Center, Kapi’olani Medical Center, In collaboration with Hawaii State Department of Human Services, U. S. CINCPAC Family Advocacy Program, Child Welfare Services State Advisory Council and Hawaii State Department of Education, in Honolulu, Lihue, Kauai, and Waimea, Hawaii.
Professional Activities
President Elect – APA Trauma Division (2006-2007) Past President, APA Divisions for Social Justice (2005-2006) Co-Editor-in-Chief of Haworth’s Maltreatment and Trauma Program (1997-pres.) Co-Editor, Journal of Emotional Abuse, Haworth Press. (1996-pres.) Senior Editor; Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, & Trauma, Haworth Press (1997-pres.) Editor; Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, Haworth Press (1990-pres.) Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Trauma Practice, Haworth Press (2001-pres.) Member, Editorial Board; Journal of Family Violence, Plenum Publishing (1985-pres.) Executive Editor, Family Violence & Sexual Assault Bulletin, Family Violence & Sexual Assault Institute (1984-pres.) Founder/Clinical Director, Counseling, Testing, & Psychiatric Services, Tyler & Palestine, TX (1983-1997.
Degrees, Professional Licenses, Certifications, and Honors
Licensed Psychologist and Licensed MFT in California and Texas Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology Diplomate in Family Psychology Fellow: American College of Professional Neuropsychology – 1995 Academy of Family Psychology – 2005 Certification: Clinical Neuropsychology (American Board of Professional Neuropsychology - 1983; Texas Rehabilitation Commission - 1983) Awards and Recognition
- Family Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association Honors Award in Recognition for Substantial Contributions to the Fields of Families and Domestic Violence - 2003
- California Protective Parents Association Friend of the Child Award – 2002
- National Judicial College 10 Years of Service Recognition – 1999
- British Columbia/Yukon Society of Transition Houses Creating a Legacy of Hope Appreciation Recognition – 1999
- Texas Protective and Regulatory Services Certificate of Appreciation for years of service on the Child Abuse Program Evaluation Committee - 1997
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association (Div. 9, 37, 40, 41, & 43) - President-Elect, Division of Trauma Psychology, 2006-2007
- Member, Divisions for Social Justice, 2001-pres.; Chair 2004-2005; Past Chair 2005-2006
- Chair, Family Violence Committee, Family Psychology Division, 2003-pres.
- Member, Interdivisional Committee on Domestic Violence Training
- Curriculum Development, 1999-2002.
- Member, Ad Hoc Committee on the Legal and Ethical Issues in the Treatment of Interpersonal Violence, 1995-1996
- Member, Presidential Task Force on Violence in the Family, 1994-1996
- Adjunct Consultant, Committee of Professional Practices and Standards, Child Abuse Issues, 1991-1992
- Member, Child Abuse Policy Project Committee, 1989-1990
- Chair, Family Abuse Concerns Committee, Family Psychology Division,
1988-1990 - Chair, Research Committee, Family Psychology Division, 1984-1987
Leadership Council Against Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence - Executive Board Member, 1999-pres.
San Diego Domestic Violence Council - Treatment and Intervention Committee – Member, 1998-pres.
National Academy of Neuropsychology - Member, Membership Committee, 1986-1989
California Association of Batterer Intervention Programs - Co-Chair, Research Committee - Southern Region, 1999-pres
One Voice: National Alliance for Abuse Awareness - Executive Committee of Board of Directors, 1995-1996
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies - Member, Program Committee, 1997-1998
Texas Psychological Association - Member, Public Information Committee, 1996-1997
- Member, Neuropsychology Committee, 1988-1989
- Member, Psychological Health Care Task Force, 1988
- Member, Ethics Committee for Psychologists, 1984
East Texas Psychological Association (President, 1985) - Chair, Ethics Committee, 1989-1993
Alliant International University