Thomas M. Davidson, Ph.D., C.Psych. Page 1.

Thomas M. Davidson, Ph.D, C. Psych.

Psychologist

248 First Street Unit #2, Midland, Ont., L4R 0A8

Tel: (705) 527-5757, ext. 202

Fax: (705) 527-7277

QUALIFICATIONS

Registration for independent practice in clinical psychology with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, 1987

Ph. D. (Clinical Psychology), 1986

M. A. (Clinical Psychology), 1980

Honours B. A. (Psychology), 1977

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Ontario Psychological Association (Clinicaland Independent sections)

Canadian Society for Clinical Hypnosis—Ontario Division

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1986-presentPrivate Practice in Clinical Psychology

Practice includes: psychological assessment (diagnosis of psychological disorder, psychometric evaluation, treatment recommendations); psychological evaluation(acute stress, personal injury/trauma); cognitive-behavioural self-management (e.g., stress/anxiety management, interventions for acute stress/post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment of phobia, rehabilitation from injury/illness, brain injury, pain management).

1984-1992Forensic/Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Assessment Program, Oak Ridge Division,

1993-1999Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene, Ontario

Responsibilities included: coordination, development and evaluation of forensic psychological services within a maximum security mental health facility; completion of court-ordered forensic psychological assessments; court testimony (qualified as expert witness in clinical/forensic psychological assessment and treatment at all levels of Court in Ontario) and testimony before the Ontario Capacity and Consent Review Board, Ontario Criminal Code Review Board, and Coroner’s Inquests); testified extensively on issues of future risk (Dangerous Offender Applications, level of secure placement within the forensic mental health system), sexual offenders, exemption from criminal responsibility (Not Criminally Responsible finding), malingering, fitness to stand trial, bail applicability, Young Offender status (transfer hearings to adult court); training and supervision of psychology staff in clinical assessment, treatment, and research; program development and evaluation.

1992-1993Acting Director, Social Management Unit, Oak Ridge Division, Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene, Ontario

Responsibilities included: coordination of multidisciplinary clinical team in the assessment, treatment, and management of male forensic inpatients within a 40 bed, two-ward unit within a maximum security psychiatric hospital; development of secure management programs, preparation of regular multidisciplinary assessment and treatment programs (incorporating Psychiatry, Medicine, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Vocational Services, Recreation, and Nursing), testimony at hearings of the Capacity and Consent Board and Ontario Criminal Code Review Board.

EDUCATION

1986Ph. D., Clinical Psychology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.

Awards: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowships, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Clinical Placements: Intern, Forensic Assessment Unit, Oak Ridge Division, Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene, 1983-1984

Psychotherapist, University of Waterloo Guidance Centre, 1979-1983

Psychotherapist, University of Waterloo Psychology Clinic, 1979-1983

1980M. A., Clinical Psychology

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Awards: University of Saskatchewan Graduate Studies and Research Scholarship, 1977, 1978, 1979

Clinical Placements: Psychotherapist, University of Saskatchewan Psychology Clinic, 1977-79

Internship, Saskatoon Mental Health Clinic, 1978

Internship, University Hospital, Saskatoon, 1977

1977Honours B. A., Psychology

BrockUniversity, St. Catharines, Ont.

Awards: Vice-Chancellor’s Medal (Highest graduating average in University), 1977

Psychology Department Award (Highest graduating average in Psychology department), 1976, 1977

Clinical Experience:Peer Helper, Brock University Guidance Centre, 1976-77

TEACHING

Lecturer: Principles of Behaviour Modification (Second year level course): University of Waterloo, 1982

Dynamics of Personality (Third year level course): University of Waterloo, 1981

Teaching Assistant:Testing and Measurement in Psychology (Third year level course): University of Waterloo, 1982

Introduction to Social Psychology (Second year level course): Waterloo University, 1981

Psychopathology (Third year level course): Waterloo University, 1981

Research In Personality Theory (Third year level course): Waterloo University, 1980

History and Systems in Psychology (Third year level course): Brock University, 1976-77

Introductory Psychology: Brock University, 1975-76,1976, 1976-77, 1977

THESES:

Operationalizing concepts of the unconscious: Interpersonal Check List and Repertory Grid Techniques. (1977). Honours Bachelor of Arts, BrockUniversity, St. Catharines, Ontario.

On “cognitive”-behaviourism: A conceptual clarification. (1980) Master of Arts, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Recall disorganiation, effortless experiencing, and posthypnotic amnesia: Dissociation versus disattention hypotheses. (1986) Doctor of Philosophy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.

PUBLICATIONS

Bowers, K. S., & Davidson, T. M. (1991). A neo-dissociative critique of Spanos’s social-psychological model of hypnosis. In S. Lynn & J. Rhue (Eds.), Theories of hypnosis: Current models and perspectives (pp. 105-143). New York: Guilford Press.

Bowers, K. S., & Davidson, T. M. (1986). On individual differences in hypnosis. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 9, 454-455.

Davidson, T. M., & Bowers, K. S. (1991). Selective hypnotic amnesia: Is it a successful attempt to forget or an unsuccessful attempt to remember? Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 100, 133-143.

Hilton, N. Z., Cooper, L., Davidson, T. M., Van Dyck, D., & Simmons, J. (1999). Working in psychiatric institutions: When ethics and politics conflict. Ontario Psychologist, 31, 7 - 9.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Davidson, T. M. (2011, April). Barriers to recovery in therapy: Dealing with the “system”. Invited lecture for the conference, Coping With Changes to Auto Insurance Scheme, Barrie, Ontario. hosted by Oatley Vigmond

Davidson, T. M. (2006, April). Getting a life: Coping with brain injury. Invited lecture for the Parry Sound Aquired Brain Injury Support Group, Parry SoundOntario.

Davidson, T. M. (1998, March). A method in the madness: The detection of malingered psychosis. Forensic Rounds, Mental Health Centre, Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1997, January). The use of hypnotic interviews in criminal investigation. Forensic Rounds, Mental Health Centre, Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1996, February). Psychopathy and dangerousness prediction: Evaluation issues in the forensic mental health system review process. Workshop presented for the Forensic Program, Queen Street Mental Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1994, November). Psychopathy, major mental illness, and dangerousness: Misconceptions and hard realities. Invited address for the Rotary Club of Penetanguishene, Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1993, November). Stress management: Creating solutions. Hospital Seminar Series, Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene, Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1993, October) Panelist: “Dancing in the Dark”: Madness and murder. Workman Theater Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1993, September). The future of the forensic mental health service in Ontario.Workshop presented at the annual convention of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Toronto, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1993, June). Session Chair, The Workman Theater production of “Vincent”: The violent mentally ill in the community. Annual Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Forensic Conference, Midland, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1993, May). Care for the caregivers: Stress and the mental health profession. Invited address for the Ontario Association of Professional Social Workers, Midland, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1992, September). Critical incident stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and early intervention. Hospital Seminar Series, Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene, Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1992, June). Session Chair, Young offenders, secure custody, and treatment. Annual Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Forensic Conference, Midland, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1991, June). Stress and stress management. Workshop presented for Collingwood Community Living, Collingwood, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1991, March). Stress, anxiety, and depression: Cognitive components. Professional Seminar Series, Soldier’s MemorialHospital, Orillia, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1990, March). Forensic psychology: Insanity and dangerousness evaluations. Invited seminar, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1987, June). Hypnosis: Misconceptions and clinical applications. Hospital Seminar Series, Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene, Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M. (1986, October). Forensic psychology: Psychopathy, psychosis, malingering, and the determination of legal insanity. Invited seminar, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M., & Bowers, K. S. (1983, October). Dissociative strategies in hypnotic amnesia. Invited address at the symposium, Dissociation Concepts in Hypnosis, E. Zamanksy (chair). Paper presented at the annual convention of the International Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Boston.

Davidson, T. M., & Bowers, K. S. (1982, October). Recall disorganization, effortless experiencing, and posthypnotic amnesia: Dissociation versus disattention paradigms. Paper presented at the annual convention of the International Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Indianapolis.

Davidson, T.M., Coull, R., Jefferies, K., McDonald, A., Patenaude, A., & Rawson, B. (1995. February). Critical incident stress debriefing. Workshop presented at the Ontario Ministry of Health Conference, Coping with Suicide. Orillia, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M., & Leonard, E. (1994, January). Self-inflicted danger: Emergency response. Workshop presented at the Ontario Ministry of Health Conference, Suicide: Who Cares? Orillia, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M., & Parle, D. (1998, June). A Child’s Song. A theatrical production presented at the Annual Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Forensic Conference Substance Use, Aggression, and Mental Disorder,Midland, Ontario. Produced and Directed by T. M. Davidson.

Davidson, T. M., & Peirson, S. E. (1991, March). Stress and self-management: Personal problem solving and coping. Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene Community Seminar Series, Midland, Ontario.

Davidson, T. M., & Varney, G. (1987, November). Occupational stress. Orillia Chamber of Commerce, Orillia, Ontario.

Hilton, N. Z., Davidson, T. M., & Cooper, L. (1998, April). Identifying treatment needs and risk in a forensic population: The Client Problems Checklist. Paper presented at University of Toronto 2nd Annual Research Day, Forensic Psychiatry Program. Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Hilton, N. Z., Davidson, T. M., Cooper, L., Van Dyck, D. & Bennett, C. (1997, September). The use of the Client Problems Checklist in determining dynamic risk, treatment needs, and institutional programing. Joint Forensic Rounds, Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene, Penetanguishene, Ontario.