Dr.Leigh Karos, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Curriculum Vitae
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE/CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Psychologist
Centre for Interpersonal Relationships, Inc.
Certified Supervisor of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
International Centre for Excellence in Emotion Focused Therapy
Private Clinical Supervisor
Individuals, couples, families and children, adolescents, and adults
Psychologist
Ottawa Couple & Family Institute, Ottawa
Clinical Supervisor
Saint Paul University, Ottawa
Staff Psychologist
Child & Adolescent Services, Adolescent Inpatient & Day Treatment Unit
Allan Memorial Institute, Royal Victoria Hospital,
McGill University Health Centre, Montreal
Psychologist
Centre for Interpersonal Relationships, Inc.
Certified Supervisor of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
International Centre for Excellence in Emotion Focused Therapy
Private Clinical Supervisor
Individuals, couples, families and children, adolescents, and adults
Psychologist
Ottawa Couple & Family Institute, Ottawa
Clinical Supervisor
Saint Paul University, Ottawa
Staff Psychologist
Child & Adolescent Services, Adolescent Inpatient & Day Treatment Unit
Allan Memorial Institute, Royal Victoria Hospital,
McGill University Health Centre, Montreal
Jan. 2010 – present
Aug. 2009 – present
Jun. 2008 – present
Mar. 2005 – Jan. 2010
May 2007 – Jan. 2009
Sep. 2003 – Feb. 2004
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP
Centre for Psychological Services
& Centre for Research on Community Services,
University of Ottawa, Ottawa
Centre for Psychological Services
& Centre for Research on Community Services,
University of Ottawa, Ottawa
Sep. 2004 – Sep. 2005
PRACTICA
Child & Adolescent Services
Adolescent Inpatient and Day Treatment Unit/Outpatient Team
Allan Memorial Institute, Royal Victoria Hospital,
McGill University Health Centre, Montreal
Douglas Hospital, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Montreal
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Autism Unit
• Parent-Infant Program
• ADHD/Conduct Disorders Program
• Outpatient Preadolescent Intake Team
Applied Psychology Centre, Concordia University, Montreal
Child & Adolescent Services
Adolescent Inpatient and Day Treatment Unit/Outpatient Team
Allan Memorial Institute, Royal Victoria Hospital,
McGill University Health Centre, Montreal
Douglas Hospital, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Montreal
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Autism Unit
• Parent-Infant Program
• ADHD/Conduct Disorders Program
• Outpatient Preadolescent Intake Team
Applied Psychology Centre, Concordia University, Montreal
May 2001 – Sept. 2003
May 1999 – Sept. 1999
Sep. 1997 – May 2000
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant: Personality Assessment
Concordia University, Applied Psychology Centre
Teaching Assistant: Intellectual & Cognitive Assessment Practicum
Concordia University, Applied Psychology Centre
Psychology Fieldwork Coordinator
Cornell University, Psychology Department
The Broad Street School, Ithaca, New York
Teaching Assistant: Personality Assessment
Concordia University, Applied Psychology Centre
Teaching Assistant: Intellectual & Cognitive Assessment Practicum
Concordia University, Applied Psychology Centre
Psychology Fieldwork Coordinator
Cornell University, Psychology Department
The Broad Street School, Ithaca, New York
Sep. 2003 – Dec. 2003
Jan. 2000 – May 2000
Sep. 1992 – May 1993
RESEARCH
Graduate Research Assistant
Centre for Research in Human Development, Concordia University
Lab. for the Study of Family Relationships & Early Childhood Development
Clinical Research Associate: The Attention Study
Concordia University, Schwartzman Laboratory
Graduate Research Assistant
Centre for Research in Human Development, Department of Psychology, Concordia University
Laboratory for the Study of Peer and Family Relationships
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Cornell University, Department of Psychology, Infant Research Laboratory
Undergraduate Independent Study Research Internship
Cornell University, Department of Psychology - Psychobiology Laboratory
Graduate Research Assistant
Centre for Research in Human Development, Concordia University
Lab. for the Study of Family Relationships & Early Childhood Development
Clinical Research Associate: The Attention Study
Concordia University, Schwartzman Laboratory
Graduate Research Assistant
Centre for Research in Human Development, Department of Psychology, Concordia University
Laboratory for the Study of Peer and Family Relationships
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Cornell University, Department of Psychology, Infant Research Laboratory
Undergraduate Independent Study Research Internship
Cornell University, Department of Psychology - Psychobiology Laboratory
Dec. 2000 – Aug. 2006
Sep. 1999 – Dec. 2000
Aug. 1997 - Dec. 2000
Aug. 1991 - Dec. 1993
Nov. 1990 - May 1991
PROGRAM EVALUATION
Building Educational Opportunities - Children Welfare League of Canada
Human Resources & Social Development Canada
Neil Squire Foundation &
Office of Learning Technologies,
Human Resources & Social Development Canada
Sentinel Surveillance System of Mental Illnesses in Canada
Conducted for the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control,
Public Health Agency of Canada / Canadian Psychological Association
Discovery University
Conducted for the Discovery University Planning Committee,
First Baptist Church
Hospital Outreach Program, Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Program
Conducted for Centretown Community Health Centre
Early School Leavers
Community Systems Resource Group of the Hospital for Sick Children & Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, Special Education Branch
Evaluation of Gender Equity Among University Faculty
Rector's Cabinet, Concordia University, Montreal
Building Educational Opportunities - Children Welfare League of Canada
Human Resources & Social Development Canada
Neil Squire Foundation &
Office of Learning Technologies,
Human Resources & Social Development Canada
Sentinel Surveillance System of Mental Illnesses in Canada
Conducted for the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control,
Public Health Agency of Canada / Canadian Psychological Association
Discovery University
Conducted for the Discovery University Planning Committee,
First Baptist Church
Hospital Outreach Program, Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Program
Conducted for Centretown Community Health Centre
Early School Leavers
Community Systems Resource Group of the Hospital for Sick Children & Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, Special Education Branch
Evaluation of Gender Equity Among University Faculty
Rector's Cabinet, Concordia University, Montreal
Sep. 2008 - present
Apr. 2006 – Jun. 2007
Mar. 2006 – May 2006
Mar. 2005 – Dec. 2005
Oct. 2004 – Sep. 2005
Jan. 2005 – Aug. 2005
May 2005 – Jun. 2005
Jun. 2001 – Aug. 2001
EDUCATION
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Doctoral Psychology Program, Clinical Profile, APA/CPA Accredited
Doctorate of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Psychology; distinction in all subjects
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Doctoral Psychology Program, Clinical Profile, APA/CPA Accredited
Doctorate of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Psychology; distinction in all subjects
Aug. 1999 – Nov. 2006
Aug. 1997 – Aug. 1999
Sep. 1989 – May 1993
THESES
Karavasilis, L. (October 2000). How do parents induce shame in children and what are the implications of repeated experiences of shame in early childhood on psychosocial development?
*Distinction: Honours
Karavasilis, L. (October 2000). How can present conceptualizations of the role of self-disclosure in the achievement of adolescent milestones provide a framework for understanding the impact of "coming out" on the intra and interpersonal development of sexual minority youth?
*Distinction: Honours
Karavasilis, L. (October 2000). How do parents induce shame in children and what are the implications of repeated experiences of shame in early childhood on psychosocial development?
*Distinction: Honours
Karavasilis, L. (October 2000). How can present conceptualizations of the role of self-disclosure in the achievement of adolescent milestones provide a framework for understanding the impact of "coming out" on the intra and interpersonal development of sexual minority youth?
*Distinction: Honours
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Karavasilis, L. (October 2000). How do parents induce shame in children and what are the implications of repeated experiences of shame in early childhood on psychosocial development?
*Distinction: Honours
Karavasilis, L. (October 2000). How can present conceptualizations of the role of self-disclosure in the achievement of adolescent milestones provide a framework for understanding the impact of "coming out" on the intra and interpersonal development of sexual minority youth?
*Distinction: Honours
Karavasilis, L. (October 2000). How do parents induce shame in children and what are the implications of repeated experiences of shame in early childhood on psychosocial development?
*Distinction: Honours
Karavasilis, L. (October 2000). How can present conceptualizations of the role of self-disclosure in the achievement of adolescent milestones provide a framework for understanding the impact of "coming out" on the intra and interpersonal development of sexual minority youth?
*Distinction: Honours
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Doctoral Fellowships:
Doctoral Fellowships:
- Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
- Conseil québécois de la recherche sociale (CQRS )
- Fonds pour la formation de chercheurs et l'aide a la recherche (FCAR)
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2003
Sep. 1999 - Aug. 2003
declined
Concordia University External Grant Holder Doctoral Scholarship
Centre for Research in Human Development Research Scholarship
Department of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal
Applied Psychology Graduate Fellowship
Department of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal
Levinschi Foundation Grant Winner, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal
awarded for development and implementation of social skills group for adolescents with a range of psychosocial difficulties
Phi Beta Kappa
National Honor Society for Liberal Arts, selected from top 5% of grads, U.S.
Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology, U.S.
Golden Key National Honor Society
Academic Excellence & Community Service, U.S.
Graduated with Distinction in All Subjects, Cornell University
Dean’s List, Cornell University
HCA Northwest Regional Hospital University Scholarship, Broward, FL
Centre for Research in Human Development Research Scholarship
Department of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal
Applied Psychology Graduate Fellowship
Department of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal
Levinschi Foundation Grant Winner, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal
awarded for development and implementation of social skills group for adolescents with a range of psychosocial difficulties
Phi Beta Kappa
National Honor Society for Liberal Arts, selected from top 5% of grads, U.S.
Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology, U.S.
Golden Key National Honor Society
Academic Excellence & Community Service, U.S.
Graduated with Distinction in All Subjects, Cornell University
Dean’s List, Cornell University
HCA Northwest Regional Hospital University Scholarship, Broward, FL
Sep. 1999 - Aug. 2003
Aug. 1997 - Aug. 1999
Aug. 1997 - Aug. 1999
Jan. 2003 - May 2003
member since 1993
member since 1991
member since 1991
upon graduation 1993
annually, 1989 - 1992
annually, 1989 - 1992
Aug. 1997 - Aug. 1999
Aug. 1997 - Aug. 1999
Jan. 2003 - May 2003
member since 1993
member since 1991
member since 1991
upon graduation 1993
annually, 1989 - 1992
annually, 1989 - 1992
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