Michael M. Osit, Ed.D.
Licensed Psychologist #2418
5 Mountain Boulevard 51 South St.
Suite 4 Suite 1
Warren, NJ07059 Morristown, NJ07960
908.757.1399 x14 973.539.5600 x2
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Ed.D., RutgersUniversity, 1984
Major: Counseling Psychology
CAGS, Northeastern University, 1980
Major: School Psychology
M.Ed., Northeastern University, 1977
Major: Counseling Psychology
B.S., SUNY at Oswego, 1976
Major: Education and Psychology
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
License for Private Practice in Psychology-NJ
Certification in School Psychology-NJ
Certification in School Psychology-MA
Certification in Guidance Counselor-MA
Certification in Elementary Education-NY
EMPLOYMENT
1985-Present-Private Practice in Clinical Psychology.
Psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation with children, adolescents, adults
Couples, and families. School consultation and conflict resolution in industrial
settings.
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1985-1988-Post Doctoral Training, Clinical Psychology-Watchung Hills
Psychological Services
Conducted psychotherapy with children, adolescents, families and adults in an
advanced clinically supervised training program. Consultation and assessment
models were also developed.
1981-1989-Consultant-Middlesex CountyEducation Services Commission
CST Case Manager-Identification of educationally handicapped students (ages 4-
18); consultation with parents, staff and school administration.
1981-1988-School Psychologist-Bridgewater Public Schools, NJ
CST Chairperson; Counseling for K-12 students, consultation with staff,
administration, and parents; assessment as mandated by P.L. 94-142.
1979-1980-School Psychologist-Andover Public Schools, MA
Identification of students with behavioral and learning disorders (ages
3-18); Consultation with parents, staff and administration.
1977-1979-School Counselor-Wilmington Public Schools, MA
Counseling, assessment and consultation with elementary school age
children, staff, and parents.
1976-1977-Research Assistant-Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Assisted in faculty research projects in Counseling Psychology and the
Graduate School of Education.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Instructor-RutgersUniversity, Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology-
“Group Theory and Practice.”
Television and Radio Appearances- Numerous interviews and appearances on Local and National Media shows including Mag Rack, (Cablevision Productions), ,. On Demand nationally syndicated television show on Depression hosted by Mary Alice Williams.; Getting Your Money’s Worth, with Judith West; TeenKids News (Fox News Productions); 700 Club (CBN) , Health Link (WMHT)
Print Media-several articles in local and national newspapers, frequently interviewed and quoted in national magazines such as Parents, Parenting, Better Homes and Gardens, Self, Women’s Day, and Parade to name a few.
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In-Service Course Instructor- Bridgewater Public Schools-Various courses
on child and adolescent development, family functioning, learning and behavioral
disorders of childhood.
Facilitator/Presenter- Numerous workshops and lectures on child/adolescent
development, parenting skills, learning and behavioral disorders of children,
strategies for the classroom teacher, family issues, women’s issues, relationship
issues and promoting positive self esteem in children and adults. Seminars have
been presented to a variety of organizations and school systems, such as Overlook
Hospital Residency, Weichert Realty Corporate Offices, Public and Private
Schools, and various community and religious organizations.
Clinical Supervisor/Trainer- Clinical supervision and psychological training
for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students, and licensed and residence level
physicians.
Special Child Psychological Consultant for the Overlook Family Practice Residency Program. Provide training to Attendings and Resident Physicians
through closed circuit television sessions and seminars.
Publications
Generation Text: Raising Well Adjusted Kids In An Age Of Instant Everything,Amacom Publishing, July 2008.
Mind The Mind, Warren Connections2, Column on Psychological Health issues published 5 times yearly.
New Jersey Psychologist, What’s new today is old tomorrow: The high tech social life of Generation Text, Fall 2009.
Houston Family Magazine, “It’s 10:00 PM – Do You Know Where Your Child Is?, October, 2008
Media
See Attached.
References
Furnished upon request.
Media Events
Dr. Michael Osit
NATIONAL TV:
8/14/08TWC & RCN: Interview, Getting Your Money’s Worth with Georgia
Allen.
1/24/09TEEN KID NEWS: Interview, syndicated with 200 stations nationwide. The show is for teens and their parents. In New York, the program airs on FOX 5 on Saturdays at 9:30 am. For a complete station listing to see where the program airs in cities across the country, go to
2/7/09TEEN KID NEWS: Interview
2/20/09CBN-TV / NEWS: Interview, Aired on the The 700 Club and posted on their website.
3/6/09CBN-TV / NEWS: Interview, Aired on the The 700 Club and posted on their website.
4/14/09CBN-TV / NEWS: Interview, Aired on the The 700 Club and posted on their website.
4/21/09 WMHT-TV, Albany, NY: Live interview, Health Link, hosted by News
Anchor Benita Zahn.
REGIONAL TV:
10/08
4/21/09HEALTH LINK hosted by News Anchor Benita Zahn -- Interview -- WMHT-TV, Albany, NY, 7:30-8:00 PM, Live
Georgia Allen -- Interview -- New York, TWC 34 & RCN 83, taped
11/4/10ALTH LINK hosted by News Anchor Benita Zahn -- Interview -- WMHT-TV, Albany, NY, 7:30-8:00 PM, Live
Georgia Allen -- Interview -- New York, TWC 34 & RCN 83, taped
4/4HEALTH LINK hosted by News Anchor Benita Zahn -- Interview -- WMHT-TV, Albany, NY, 7:30-8:00 PM, Live
Georgia Allen -- Interview -- New York, TWC 34 & RCN 83, taped
2/1/11BEYOND HEALTH—HOME NETWORK–Talk Show Guest. “Cyberbullying, Summit, NJ Taped
3/1BEYOND HEALTH—HOME NETWORK-Talk Show Guest. “Bullying, Summit, NJ Taped
7/26KIDS FIRST—HOME NETWORK-Talk Show Guest, “Technology & Families,” Summit, NJ Taped
RADIO:
Date Market Station/Format Show
8/13/08 / Atlanta / WSB-FM Adult Content / Morning Show8/19/08 / Albany / WVTL-AM (talk) / Bob Cudmore Show
8/19/08 / Richmond / WRVA-AM (news/talk) / Richmond’s Morning News
8/19/08 / Atlanta / WDUN-AM (news/talk) / WDUN Morning Show
8/19/08 / Raleigh / WCBQ-AM/WHNC-AM / Dr. Alvin Jones Show
8/19/08 / Portland / KUPL-FM (country) / Lee & Alana in the Morning
8/19/08 / Raleigh / WPTF-AM (news/talk) / WPTF News
8/19/08 / New York / WVNJ-AM (talk) / Sam Greenfield in the Morning
8/19/08 / Dallas / KRLD-AM (news/talk) / KRLD Morning News
8/19/08 / Orlando / WMOX-FM (adult cont) / Morning Show
8/19/08 / Tuscon / KNST-AM (news/talk) / Jim Parisi Show
Date / Market / Station/Format / Show
8/20/08 / Johnstown,PA / WFRJ-FM (news/talk) / Community Reports
8/20/08 / National / CRN / Digital Talk
8/20/08 / Miami / WKIS-AM (country) / Midday Show
8/20/08 / Chicago / WLP0-AM (news/talk) / Midday Show
8/20/08 / Johnstown,PA / WFRJ-FM (news/talk) / WRTA This Morning
8/20/08 / Los Angeles / KTLK-AM (talk) / Mario Solis-Marich Show
8/20/08 / Huntsville / WKAC-AM (oldies) / Midday Show
8/20/08 / National / SYNDICATED / Michael Dresser Show
8/20/08 / Salt Lake City / KVNU-AM(news) / For the People
8/20/08 / Albuquerque / KSFR-FM / Journey Home
8/22/08 / Greenville / WCAB-AM (news/talk) / Mornings with Jim Bishop
8/23/08 / Chicago / WKRS-AM(news/talk) / Family Time w/ the Casernos
9/4/08 / National / SYNDICATED / Positive Parenting
9/25/08 / National / SYNDICATED / This Week in America
10/2/08 / National / SYNDICATED / Family Matters
10/16/08 / Cincinnati / WMKV-FM / Grandparenting
11/13/08 / National / XM Satellite Radio / Interview
2/20/09 / Oshkosh, MI / WEMI / WEMY / Kid’s Korner
PRINT:
6/08GAMBIT WEEKLY, New Orleans, LA (circ 40,000): Short review
7/08OC FAMILY (circ 70,000): Interview
8/08BISMARCK TRIBUNE (circ 30,613): Review
- 37k
09/08STATEN ISLAND PARENT MAGAZINE (circ 60,000): feature
9/08PASSAICVALLEY TODAY, Wayne, NJ (circ 11,226): Mention
9/08SUNDAY RECORD, Hackensack, NJ (circ 194,823): Mention
12/08PROGRESS, Caldwell, NJ (circ 8,600): Mention
10/08WAYNE TODAY, West Patterson NJ (circ 16,931): Mention
11/08COLUMBUS PARENT MAGAZINE (circ 60,000): feature
11/08RUTHERFORD PARENT MAGAZINE (circ 16,519): Review
11/08WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE (circ 25,290): Review
2/09UNIONCOUNTY LOCAL SOURCE, Union, NJ: Review
2/09THE COURIER NEWS, Somerset, Middlesex & Union Counties, NJ (circ 27,004): Inteview
2/09THE COURIER-NEWS, Bridgewater, NJ (circ 35,790): Feature
2/09PENNINGTON POST, Pennington, NJ (circ: 4,000): Feature
2/09PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: Mention
2/09UNIONCOUNTY LOCAL SOURCE, Union, NJ: Feature
2/09PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: Mention
6/09INSTRUCTOR (circ 202,457): Summer Reading List’s 40 must-reads
7/09ALA BOOKLIST (circ 30,000): Review
7/09HOUSTON FAMILY (circ 75,000): Article by author
8/09USA WEEKEND (circ 23,000,000): Interview
9/09VOYA (circ 6,900): Review
10/09FUTURE SURVEY: Review
10/09WORK & FAMILY LIFE (circ 60,000): Review
1/10TECH & LEARNING (circ. 80,500): Review
2/10SOLUTIONS: Interview
3/10BETTER HOMES & GARDENS: Interview
4/10 PARENTING MAGAZINE: Interview
4/10U.S. 1, Princeton, NJ: Feature
4/10PARENTS MAGAZINE: Interview
5/10PARENTING MAGAZINE: Interview
5/10SELF MAGAZINE: Interview
9/10FLORIDA TIMES NEWSPAPER: Interview
11/10WOMEN’S DAY MAGAZINE: Interview
1/11PARENTING MAGAZINE: Interview
ONLINE:
• The Web Authority: Review
• AGE CURVE:
• AUDIOFILE:
• INNOVATION WATCH
• LIFE & STYLE:
•SCHOLASTIC:
• AMA'S MOVING AHEAD:
• MAMA'S MUSINGS:
• AN ISLAND LIFE:
• NATURAL MOMS
• PARENTING TEENS NETWORK
OTHER:
2009 BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARDS
Finalist: childcare/parenting
SPEAKING EVENTS/BOOK SIGNINGS
September 2008 Sha’arey Shalom Temple, Springfield, NJ
September 2008 Summit JCC, Summit, NJ
September 2008BergenCountyYMHA of Wayne, NJ
September 2008 Barnes and Noble, Springfield, NJ
October 2008 16th Annual CANDLE Conference for Professionals Who Work
With Youth, Stony PointCenter, New City, NY
November 2008 Teaching 21st Century Kids, NJEA Convention, Atlantic City, NJ
November 2008 MorrisCounty Psychological Association, Florham Park, NJ
November 2008Washington Twp. Free Publc Library, Long Valley, NJ
November 2008ParsippanyPublic Schools, Parsippany, NJ
December 2008Nanuet Public Schools & Family Resource Center, Nanuet, NY
January 2009RedOakSchool, Morristown, NJ
February 2009PeckSchool (Parents Association), Morristown, NJ
February 2009PeckSchool (Faculty), Morristown, NJ
February 2009Temple Emanu-el, Closter,NJ
February 2009Short Hills Montessori Consortium, Short Hills,NJ
February 2009Executive Networking Group, Florham Park, NJ
March 2009Hopewell PTO, Hopewell,NJ
March 2009East Lake School, Parsippany, NJ
March 2009WarrenPublic Schools, Warren, NJ
March 2009Chester Public Library, Chester, NJ
March 2009Springfield Public Library, Springfield, NJ
October 2009College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ
October 2009Junior League of Summit, SummitNJ
October 2009Temple Emanu-el, Closter, NJ
October 2009Franklin School PTA, Summit, NJ
November 2009Wardlaw-HartridgePreparatory School, Edison, NJ
November 2009MorrisCounty Psychological Association, Florham Park, NJ
January 2010MamaroneckHigh School,Mamaroneck, NY
January 2010WilmetteMiddle School, Wilmette, IL
March 2010Neighbors and Newcomers of Watchung Hills, WatchungNJ
March 2010Mountainside PTA, DeerfieldSchool Mountainside, NJ
March 2010Summit Board of Education, Summit, NJ
April 2010CommunityMiddle School, Plainsboro, NJ
April 2010New Jersey Psychological Association, Monroe, NJ
April 2010New Jersey Psychological Association, Monroe, NJ.
November 2010EssexCounty Psychological Assoc., Livingston, NJ
January 2011TempleHar Shalom, Warren, NJ
April 2011Monmouth/Ocean County Psychological Assoc., Long Branch, NJ
April 2011ElizabethMorrowUpperSchool, Englewood, NJ
April 2011TempleHar Sinai, Pennington, NJ
April 2011Somerset Hills YMCA, Basking Ridge, NJ
June 2011Developmental Disabilities, Jackson, NJ
REVIEWS for Generation Text: Raising Well Adjusted Kids In An Age of Instant Everything
“You'll find plenty of helpful tips for teaching students in the Internet age.”—Best for Teachers
“Dr. Osit offers reasonable, down-to-earth strategies on how to deal with children surrounded by infinite choices and very few limits.”—Gambit Weekly
“He lays out comprehensive strategies that parents can adopt to teach children the communication skills, self-discipline, and solid work ethic that they will need to grow into happy and successful adults.”—Future Magazine
“If you've ever wondered how to deal with the constant challenges of excess and technological access while raising your kids, you'll want to read Generation Text: Raising Well-Adjusted Kids in an Age of Instant Everything. [It] offers parenting advice with some common sense suggestions such as gadget-free family meals, TV and PC-free bedrooms and limits on cell phone usage and the like… It's an amazing world in which we live. It is a place in which instant gratification isn't fast enough. Thankfully Dr. Osit's very readable Generation Text helps us parents navigate the quagmire with humor and resolve.” — diaryofamother.blogs.com
“Valuable not only to parents but also to teachers, librarians, and others who work with teens, this book belongs in every public library as a resource and guide.”—Voya Magazine
“Dr. Osit’s parenting advice is not new or revolutionary. Much of it will sound familiar. But it’s good, solid and particularly worthwhile because it’s given in the context of dealing with the new world of technology.”—Work and Family Life
“Michael Osit offers 21st century parents a road map for establishing meaningful boundaries and instilling smart decision-making in kids. An important value for growing into the teen years.”—Rutherford Parent
“…compelling, and, with more and more children losing themselves in the digital world, it seems more pertinent than ever. A must-listen for parents.”—Audiofile: The Magazine for People Who Love Audiobooks
“Generation Text is a very important book, and thanks to the author, it reaches out to every parent and every child…easy to understand and apply and it is loaded with personal accounts and anecdotes of the author's patients, …These children, without even becoming aware of being so overwhelmed with the continual growth of technological devices in their now complex lives, are desperately in need of special guidance by their parents, their teachers and their counselors. And, according to our psychologist-author…there is definitely a light at the end ofthe tunnel. To some, the tunnel may appear too far away, but with diligence, insight, love and understanding, and the availability of a book such as Generation Text and its author, Michael Osit, it's really just around the corner.” —UnionCounty Local Source, Union, NJ