HumorMatters
Steven M. Sultanoff, Ph.D.
Current Resume
Steven M. Sultanoff, Ph.D.
6 Songsparrow, Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-8148 (home)
(949) 551-8839 (office)
(949) 654-4500 (fax)
e-mail: ssultanoff@humormatters.com
website: www.humormatters.com
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, 6/82
C. Phil. Counseling Psychology, 6/79
M.A. Counseling Psychology, 6/77, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720
B.S. Psychology with High Honors, 6/75, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, University of Florida Gainesville, Florida 32711
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS:
8/84
Psychologist License (PSY 8687)
3/81
Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist License (MFC16081)
9/76
California Community College Credentials: Counselor, Instructor in Psychology, Pupil Personnel Worker
EXPERIENCE:
Counseling and Psychotherapy:
1/84 to Present
Private Practice, Psychologist & Consultant, 1101 Dove Street Suite 240, Newport Beach, CA 92660
3/88 to Present
Psychologist, Center for Cognitive Therapy, 1101 Dove Street Newport Beach, CA 92660
1/85 to 2/96
Clinical Director, West County Counseling Center, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
11/90 to 7/93
Mental Health Clinical Coordinator, AIDS Services Foundation, Irvine, CA 92614
12/83 to 5/88
Counseling Psychologist, Psychological Services, California State Univ., Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA 90747
9/82 to 8/83
Postdoctoral Internship, APA Approved, Counseling Center, University of California, Irvine, CA 92612
9/79 to 6/81
Internship, Berkeley Mental Health, Adult Outpatient Clinic and Bonita Halfway House, Berkeley, CA 94704
9/77 to 6/78
Internship, Counseling Center, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720
Teaching and Training:
9/97 to Present
Instructor: Practicum, Counseling Theory, Masters Program, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840
4/87 to Present
Adjunct Professor: Counseling and Psychotherapy, Group Counseling, Counseling Theory Masters Program, Pepperdine University, Irvine, CA 92612
9/88 to 6/97
Instructor: Basic Counseling Skills, Counseling Theory, Counseling Skills Lab, Counseling Certificate Program, University of California Irvine, Extension, Irvine, CA 92612
10/82 to 6/83
Instructor: Strategies in Interpersonal Living, Community and Personal Development
T.A. Human Sexuality, Introduction to Applied Behavioral Science, Counseling Center, University of California, Irvine CA
3/81 to 6/82
Instructor: Psychology Courses, Peralta Community College District, Oakland, CA
1978 to 1981
Lecturer: Basic and Advanced Counseling Skills, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720
9/79 to 1/81
Lecturer: Basic and Advanced Counseling Skills,
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
1979 to1985
Instructor: Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Center for Applied Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, St. Mary's College, St. Mary's City, MD 20686
Supervision:
8/97 to Present
Clinical Supervisor, Pacific Counseling Center, Fullerton, CA 92831
1/85 to 2/96
Clinical Director, West County Counseling Center, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
10/84 to 7/85
Supervisor, Student Development Office, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA 90747
9/82 to 8/83
Supervisor, Practicum Program, University of California Irvine, CA 92612
9/79 to 12/80
Supervisor, Counseling Program, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
1/79 to 6/79
Supervisor, Social Welfare Department, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720
Administration:
1/85 to 2/96
Clinical Director, West County Counseling Center,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
11/90 to 7/93
Mental Health Clinical Coordinator, AIDS Services Foundation, Irvine, CA 92614
9/86 to 5/87
Acting Director of Testing, CSU, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA 92747
12/83 to 7/87
Oral Examiner, Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, Sacramento, CA
Publications and Media:
Winter, 1999
Humor Matters in Health; Tickling Our Funny Bone. AhHa! Quarterly Newsletter of the American Holistic Health Association, 5 (1), 4.
Fall, 1998
Humor and Wellness--Melding the Present and the Future. Therapeutic Humor, Publication of the American Association for Therapeutic Humor, 12 (5), 1-2.
Fall, 1997
Survival of the Witty-est; Creating Resilience through Humor. Therapeutic Humor, Publication of the American Association for Therapeutic Humor, 11 (5), 1-2.
Summer, 1997
Treating the Whole Person; A Holistic Approach to Psychotherapy, The Humanistic Psychologist, 25, (2), 126-137.
Summer, 1995
Using Humor In Crisis Situations. Therapeutic Humor, Publication of the American Association for Therapeutic Humor, 9, (3), 1-2.
Winter, 1994
Choosing to Be Amusing; Assessing an Individual's Receptivity to Therapeutic Humor. Journal of Nursing Jocularity, 4 (4), 34-35.
July/August, 1994
Exploring the Land of Mirth and Funny; A Voyage Through the Interrelationships of Wit, Mirth, and Laughter. Laugh It Up, Publication of the American Association for Therapeutic Humor, 3.
May, 1994
Therapeutic Uses of Humor. The California Psychologist, Publication of the California Psychological Association, 25.
July, 1993
Humor and Stress, Interview on "Inner Journeys" Television program (Dimension Cable).
July/August, 1992
The Impact of Humor in the Counseling Relationship. Laugh It Up, Publication of the American Association for Therapeutic Humor, 1.
May/June, 1992
Using Humor in the Counseling Relationship. Laugh It Up, Publication of the American Association for Therapeutic Humor, 1.
March, 1992
Taking Humor Seriously in the Workplace. Orangespiel, Newsletter of the Orange County Chapter, American Society for Training and Development, 20, (3), 5-6.
1992
Larry, Moe, and Curley-Jest For Perspective? The Voice, Newsletter for AIDS Services Foundation of Orange County, 3.
May 1991
Humor in the Workplace, Interview on "Time for Touch" Television Program (Continental Cablevision).
January 1991
Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Program: PSYCHOLOGY, The Study of Human Behavior; Approaches to Therapy.
April 1988
Roffers, Cooper, and Sultanoff, (1988). Can counselor trainees apply their skills in actual client interviews. Journal of Counseling and Development, 66 (8), 385-388.
Outreach:
Presentation topics for workshops, retreats, in-service training, and consultation include:
Humor in the Workplace
Humor in Health
Humor in Psychotherapy
Humor & Healthy Relationships
Humor to Reduce Stress
Small Group Process
Communication
Personal Empowerment
Human Relations Training
Team Building
Counselor Skill Training
Self Esteem
Leadership
Assertion
Creative Problem Solving
Stress Management
Conflict Resolution
Empowerment
Professional Memberships:
American Psychological Association
California Psychological Association
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
California Association for Counseling and Development
American Association for Therapeutic Humor (President: 1999-2001)
American Holistic Health Association
National Association for the Self Employed
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