Sue A. Kuba, PhD

Specialties and Interests

• Eating Disorders
• Women's Health
• Relational Theory
• Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy
• Clinical Supervision
• History and Systems of Psychology
• Research Design

Programs and Research Projects

• Multi-dimensional factors contributing the development of eating disorder symptoms in European American and Mexican American Women
• Gender Identity and its Role in Body Image, Wellness and Health Evaluation
• Sister Relationships Throughout the Lifespan (Phenomenological Research)
• Training Multiculturally and Internationally Competent Psychologists

Courses Taught

• Supervision Seminar
• Psychology of Women
• Psychology of Women's Health
• Eating Disorders: Research and Practice
• Advanced Issues in Gay/Lesbian Psychotherapy
• Introduction to Health Psychology
• Consultation and Liaison in Health Psychology
• PhD Research Practicum
• PsyD Proposal Development
• PsyD Doctoral Dissertation
• History and Systems of Psychology

Selected Publications

• Kuba, S. A. (2003). Sources of Anoretic Rage. An invited book review of The Development of Anorexia Nervosa: The Hunger Artists. Sylvia Brody. International Universities Press, 2002, 237pp, Psychology of Women Quarterly, 27, 191-192.
• Kuba, S. A. & . Bluestone, H. H. (2002). Integrating Diversity Content across the Curriculum: Evaluation in a Clinical Graduate Program. In E. Davis-Russell (Ed.), The Multicultural Handbook. New York: Jossey-Bass.
• Kuba, S.A. & Hanchey, S. (1990). A Woman's Body: The Feminist Treatment of Eating Disorders. In N.J. Van Den Berg (Ed.) The Feminist Treatment of Addictions, Springer Publishing Co., New York.
• Kuba, S. A. & Harris, D. J. (2001). Eating Disturbances in Women of Color: An Exploratory study of contextual facotrs in the development of eating disorders in Mexican -American Women. Healthcare for Women International, Special Issue: Women and Chronic Illness. 22, 281-298.
• Kuba, S. A. & Kenkel, M. B. (1997). The Wellness of women: Implications for the rural healthcare provider. In edited text Rural Healthcare Primer. American Psychological Association: Washington D.C.
• Kuba, S. A. & Templer, D. I. (1998). Cognitive and neuropsychological effects of malnutrition in a sociopolitical context. Online Journal of Psychology, 4, 85-96.
• Harris, D. & Kuba, S. (1997). Cultural identity in the identification and treatment of eating disorders. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 16,
• Harris-Bluestone, H., Stokes, A., & Kuba, S. (1996) Toward an integrated program design: Evaluating the status of diversity training in a graduate psychology curriculum. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 15, 394-400.

Recent Dissertations Chaired

• Baskins-Katz, L. (2001) Health Behavior Change in Women in Coronary Heart Disease: A Phenomenological Study
• O'Toole, S. K. (2000). The effects of parental verbal abuse: A relational theory perspective.
• Molnar, A. E. (2000). The effect of college women's binge eating and sexual assault on anxiety and social dysfunction.
• Pae, M. J. (2000). The relationship between family factors and body image among Asian-American women.

Professional Activities

• Private Practice Since 1984
• Past Treasure, Newsletter Editor and Program Chair for San Joaquin Psychological Association
• Member of APA, NCSPP and Association for Women in Psychology
• Divisional Membership in APA's Psychology of Women and Society for the Study of Gay and Lesbian Concerns

Professional Licenses, Certifications, and Honors

• California License No. PSY 8406
• Alliant International University Leadership Award, 2001

Interests and Hobbies

• Kayaking
• Hiking
• Camping
• Gardening
• Reading
• Writing

Editorial Boards

• AD Hoc Reviewer for Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
• Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Bi-Annual National Conference on Women's Health (APA Sponsored, 2002)
• Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Association of the Psychology for Women's Annual Conference (2000)