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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Degree transition | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: My name is Seth and I am about to complete my bachelors degree in psychology. I want to continue my ... A: Seth I first apologize for not answerng sooner as I have been ill and unable to review requests. ... | |
| information | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I hope you are well. I have great interest in psychology especially in social and behavioral ... A: Greetings first I apologize for such a long delay in answering your question/s as I have been sick ... | |
| Study issues | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Diva, I'm a student currently studying engineering at college. I always had this flaming passion ... A: I am not sure if you have encountered some loss in your life but maybe the issue is not centered ... | |
| Having a dirty mind. | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I am sorry for not making any sense. Let me try to rephrase my question. I don't know if this has ... A: Andrew, Thanks for the additional clarity and the short answer is yes and no. Now the depth of it ... | |
| Groups | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Hey DrDiva, I am an intern for counseling at a high school, and I was curious to know what groups ... A: Nicole, I apologize for not answering this ooner but this is a great question. I agree a needs ... | |
| Escaping Manipulation | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: While growing up a series of events lead to me and my sister moving in with my aunts. I lived with ... A: This is extremely complicated and it would be unethical for me to answer specifically how you should ... | |
| Repressed thoughts | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my message. I've been trying to ... A: Repression by definition is a defense mechanism and many people use it to cope. There are advantages ... | |
| Stress and coping | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: ___________ are the minor positive events that make us feel good-- even if only temporarily? I am in ... A: Typically we are told to not help with homework answers but if I could guess I would direct you to ... | |
| Knowledge | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I do not know if I am asking the right person on said subject, but here it goes. How did the ... A: Many call ETOH abuse a disease as it impacts your functioning just like a medical condition would. ... | |
| Theory-Durkheim | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I need to know what is the theory of anomie by Durkheim all about? A: This is what I was able to locate online there is a link at the end good luck! Emile Durkheim, a ... | |
| pleasee i desperately need an interview | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Im a junior and im doing a research project on psychology. Please if you could, would you answer ... A: I have answered this one numerous times. The only exception is your number three question and my ... | |
| Interview Questions | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a grade 10 high school student and I am currently taking Careers/Civics class. I have an ... A: If you scroll thru the questions I have answered before, you will find I have answered all but the ... | |
| hello=] | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: ..I have a pretty simple question, I just want to make sure Psychology is the carrier I will like to ... A: Please note that Psychology is such a broad realm here are the types of psychology see below. ... | |
| Behaviorism, Psychoanalytic, Humanism and Neurobiological | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you could check the following question for me. Here is theTake each of the situations ... A: In your first example I would agree it could be behaviorism but are you considering the stimulus or ... | |
| questions | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a question that i'm not so certain of. would a person suffering from anxiety, for example ... A: Michael, I do apologize for not answering this however I was away on vacation and not sure how I ... | |
| clinical psychologist salary | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: im interested in the actual salary of a clinical psychologist. i've done research and it seems like ... A: Michael, It does depend on specialty areas and credentials which impact salary. That number could ... | |
| clinical or counseling? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: i'm now currently going to be a high school senior and i've been thinking about my major for ... A: I apologize for the delay but I have been ill but here is my answer. hi there. i'm now currently ... | |
| "G-loaded" | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm studying IQ testing. Occasionally reference is made to tests or questions that are more highly ... A: Steve, Below you will find the most easiest way to explain g in cognitive testing or assessment. ... | |
| relating with others | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: currently doing my mba in himan resources ...my age is 30 and i am a bachelor...and yes no ... A: Greetings, First I am a female so I am not sure if that matters to you in me answering this ... | |
| Suicide | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: For my work i need to write an assignment on 'music leading to suicide'. In my work i need to back ... A: Greetings, If you have access to a search engine for psycharticles or Ebscohost you can use the ... | |
| interview | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: okay, so, i am a senior in high school and am having to do a powerpoint on my career choice. i am ... A: 1. did you enjoy the schooling and was it difficult? I just like many others enjoyed the classes I ... | |
| interview | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: okay, so, i am a senior in high school and am having to do a powerpoint on my career choice. i am ... A: 1.what was the schooling like? I am not sure how to answer this as I do not know what you mean by ... | |
| need to interview a psychologist for research project. | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: 1. What is your educational background? 2. Where do you currently work? 3. What field of ... A: 1. What is your educational background? BA in Psychology Ed. M Child Education MHS Human Services ... | |
| is there ?????? | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: after getting selected for an ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE(AFMC)can a person work for any force as ... A: Princess, Please do an online search and you will find the scope of what clinical and counseling ... | |
| Fields | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: What is the general field and subfields of a psychologist? A: Brandon, There are many fields in psychology. The general would be community psychology. The ... | |
| Cost | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: How Much Does it usually cost to become a psychologist ? A: Mary Anne, I can not tell you a general cost as this would depend upon the institutions chosen to ... | |
| is there ?????? | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: after getting selected for an ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE(AFMC)can a person work for any force as ... A: Princess, There is no way I can research all of the ways in which one could become a psychologist ... | |
| is there ?????? | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: after getting selected for an ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE(AFMC)can a person work for any force as ... A: Princess, I am not sure what or how one could work as a psychologist in the AFMC and not be a ... | |
| My sister's state of health | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: At 49 (2yrs ago) my sister's hair started hurting after a dye was applied. Her son also asked to ... A: Beverley, WOW is all I can say I do not know how you can be such a support to her and ... | |
| Topics to discuss @ lunch w/boss? | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: My father and I are going to lunch this Sunday w/my boss & his wife, son & daughter. Ideas 4 topics ... A: I can not tell you what is off limits but it appears you are liked by your boss so start there. ... | |
| My sister's state of health | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: At 49 (2yrs ago) my sister's hair started hurting after a dye was applied. Her son also asked to ... A: Greetings Beverley, I so desire to answer your question but I need more clarity. You mentioned ... | |
| Difference Between Humor and Laughter | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Is there any definition in psychology to explain the difference between humor and laughter? I'm ... A: Here are some links to help you decipher how humor is used and the varying aspects of therapeutic ... | |
| psychology | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: my questions are following: 1)exploring diversity:do people in all cultures express emotion ... A: Greetings, Intelligence as a construct has varying components thus you must be clarify in which ... | |
| measuring stress | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I want to do a project on increase stress levels of caregiver of AIDS, how do I measure that at ... A: Janita, Thanks for the question and the first step is to do a literature review. I would do a ... | |
| low level male-hormone for klienfelter's guys and pstcology | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: sir,I am a klinefelter's male guy,I am among every 500 male births, and have low testosterone, with ... A: Greetings Vivek, Thank you for the follow up submission. As for psychotropic intervention for ... | |
| low level male-hormone for klienfelter's guys and pstcology | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: sir,I am a klinefelter's male guy,I am among every 500 male births, and have low testosterone, with ... A: Greetings, Typically these are the symptoms one could encounter. Delayed puberty Loss of libido - ... | |
| Sad & unmotivated | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years in the first wk of Dec 08. Lately, I've been very ... A: I do want to state therapy is not to help cure something or someone it is to help people learn more ... | |
| view on faith healing | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: i am timothy john viado, a junior student of the far eastern university in the philipines. as part ... A: Greetings Timothy, This is the same answer I provided to this question two days ago I noticed you ... | |
| psychology and faith healing | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Greetings! I am Timothy John Viado a junior student taking Mass communication at Far Eastern ... A: Greetings Timothy, I am confident in being able to answer question one but questions 2-3 I think ... | |
| Sad & unmotivated | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years in the first wk of Dec 08. Lately, I've been very ... A: Aly, First I apologize for not responding sooner but for some reason I did not see your question ... | |
| Koreans in Philippine Classrooms | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: 1. What's the common problem encountered by korean students in a classroom composed mostly of ... A: Greetings, Some of the portions of this submission I am not able to respond to but here is an ... | |
| Interview with a Psychologist | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have to interview a psychologist for a school assignment. Would you mind answering a few questions ... A: 1.What courses did you have to do to get into psychology? Not sure how to answer this as you must ... | |
| Research | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an idea in mind which relates to psychology. I want to start a research but have no idea ... A: Armin, When doing research, the first step is to decide what you are researching. You have not ... | |
| A Psychological Effect | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: What is the term for the psychological effect that is characterized by thinking something you own is ... A: Brett, I have not ever learned of a term that reflects what you described. I do think we all ... | |
| Frontal lobotomy | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: This is for our Junior psychology project and we would appreciate your help a lot! by the way we ... A: Lauren, I do not think you are crazy but I need more detail if this is for a project, how would you ... | |
| nightmare | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: are nightmares far from reality? or they are a vision to the future? what's the cause of nightmare? ... A: Achas, Essentially nightmares and the meaning behind them vary. I can not state if they are ... | |
| Master in Psychology with "Magister" in Philosophy | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm a Philosophy student from Germany and I'm thinking of doing my master in psychology in england. ... A: Anne, Thanks for this question and I will answer only those portions which fall within my area of ... | |
Psychology
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DrDiva
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Expertise
I can answer questions that relate to the theories and practicing of Psychology & Counseling. I can also answer questions related to acquiring licensure at the Masters' and Doctorate levels.
Experience
Worked as Behavior Specialist primary population children between ages 6-18. (7yrs)
Worked as therapist in partial hospitalization program drug and alcohol recovery setting. (4yrs)
Organizations
APA
NAMP
Psi Chi
OES
Sigma Gamma Rho
Education/Credentials
BA-Temple University Psychology & Education
MHS-Lincoln University
ABD, Ph.D -Walden University Clinical Psychology
Certified Psychologist
Board Certified Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor State of PA
Certified WRAP facilitator
Past/Present Clients
I work within an outpatient setting seeing those who are dual diagnosed.
I supervise students in placement at undergraduate and graduate levels.
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