EDUCATION
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology
APA Accredited; August 2007
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA
M.S., Counseling Psychology, May 1998
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.S., Nutritional Sciences, January 1996
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
University of Washington Counseling Center, September 2006—August 2007
Position: Predoctoral Intern
Responsibilities:
--Provided therapy to undergrad & grad students for a wide range of issues.
--Co-led an interpersonal process group
--Conducted a minimum of 3 mental health intakes per week.
--Performed numerous outreach activities, including workshops and presentations.
--Provided crisis intervention services.
--Attended training seminars and individual and group supervision.
--Completed detailed clinical notes and discharge summaries.
--Provided supervision to practicum level trainee(s).
--Consulted with colleagues on a variety of relevant clinical issues.
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center, July 2005-November 2005
Position: Clinician/Case Manager
Responsibilities:
--Led various therapy groups (CBT & DBT skills, bibliotherapy, self-esteem, & stress management), in both
the partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs.
--Provided case management services for intensive outpatient and partial hospital eating disordered patients,
both adolescents and adults.
--Consulted to, and with, treatment team members on a regular basis.
--Participated in and led structured meal and snack times with patients.
--Coordinated discharge planning and wrote discharge summaries.
--Wrote daily progress notes for each group participant and weekly intervention updates for each individual patient.
Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services, September 2004-May 2005
Position: Psychology Intern
Responsibilities:
--Provided therapy to undergrad & grad students for a wide range of issues.
--Co-led a therapy group on relationships and self-esteem.
--Conducted mental health assessments and intakes.
--Performed outreach activities.
--Attended training seminars and individual and group supervision.
--Completed detailed treatment plans, clinical notes, and discharge summaries.
--Presented case conceptualizations at multicultural seminars.
McCarthy Middle School, September 2003-June 2004
Position: Psychology Intern
Responsibilities:
--Provided individual & group therapy to 5th-8th graders for issues including depression, anxiety, social difficulties,
& oppositional behaviors.
--Conducted psychological evaluations which incorporated intelligence and cognitive tests, as well as projective
personality assessments.
--As a member of the Special Education team, reported on findings of psychological evaluations and assisted in
making decisions regarding appropriate services for students.
--Consulted to, and with, teachers, administrators, parents, and other clinicians.
--Attended a weekly guidance meeting intended to identify at-risk students.
--Attended weekly individual and group supervision.
Laurel Hill Inn Residential Eating Disorder Center, March 2003-September 2003
Position: Milieu Therapist
Responsibilities:
--Assisted program staff in providing group treatment to adults with eating disorders.
--Supported clients in identifying and reaching their individual goals.
--Created a positive treatment milieu in order to foster the recovery process.
--Monitored structured meal and snack times and accompanied clients on outings.
Tools for Tomorrow with Boston College, September 2002-May 2003
Position: Group Co-Leader
Responsibilities:
--Obtained intervention experience in an urban, public high school.
--Co-led a psychoeducational group which addressed career choices and the importance of the connection
between school and work.
--Provided students with one-on-one attention to meet the goals of the program.
--Participated in weekly group supervision.
Friends Hospital, September 1997-May 1998
Position: Psychology Intern
Responsibilities:
--Provided individual counseling to women and men suffering from eating disorders, and other psychological disorders.
--Co-led group therapies, both interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral.
--Created and implemented assertiveness skillstraining program.
--Maintained detailed progress notes.
--Attended daily treatment team meetings.
--Participated in weekly individual and group supervision.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Massachusetts—Lowell, January 2006-May 2006
Adjunct Professor
Course taught:
Abnormal Psychology
--Helped students obtain knowledge of psychological theory and research concerning different forms of mental
illness and “abnormal” behavior.
--Created lectures to focus on social, historical, and cultural contexts of mental illness.
--Presented specific psychological disorders, using both the DSM-IV-TR and contextual models
--Used multimedia formats to help increase student learning and encourage participation
Boston College Lynch School of Education, September 2003-Present
Teaching Fellow
Courses taught:
Pre-Practicum in School Counseling: Diversity & School Culture
--Assisted first-year School Counseling master’s students to acquire and develop basic counseling skills.
--Helped students to understand counseling relationships and issues within the context of a school system.
--Coordinated curriculum with teachers of other sections.
Practicum in School Counseling
--Supervised second-year School Counseling master’s students’ internship experience in elementary, middle, and
high schools.
--Helped students to develop clinical skills and apply theory and research to their clinical practice.
--Coordinated curriculum with teachers of other sections.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Boston College, Dissertation Research, September 2004-May 2006
Dissertation Chair: Maureen Kenny, Ph.D.
--Dissertation research involves original data collection examining the risk and protective factors associated with
internalization of the thin ideal.
--Defended April 25, 2006.
Boston College, Independent Research, January 2003-May 2004
Project Advisor: Maureen Kenny, Ph.D.
--Conducted research examining the role of parental attachment and social competence in relational mentoring
among adolescents.
--Presented poster at the Division 17 Student Poster Session during the American Psychological Association
Convention, 2005.
Boston College, Counseling Psychology Department, September 2002-June 2005
Research Assistant to Maureen Kenny, Ph.D., professor and researcher
--Supervised research assistants and coordinated research team meetings.
--Conducted program evaluation and assisted with grant writing.
--Completed data entry and data analysis.
--Wrote literature reviews and assisted with manuscript preparation.
--Projects included: Tools for Tomorrow and Health Education Project.
--Co-authored article in Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2005.
--Presented poster at American Psychological Association Convention, 2003.
Boston College, Counseling Psychology Department, January 2003-August 2003
Research Assistant to Belle Liang, Ph.D., professor and researcher
--Conducted research on body image in Asian American women.
--Co-authored and presented paper during symposium at the Asian American Psychological Association
Conference, 2003.
Bishop Eustace Prep School Cum Laude Research, May 2001-May 2002
Supervisor for Cum Laude Program
--Supervised an honors student conducting research; involved from conceptualization of the project through to
final paper presentation.
Weight & Eating Disorders Clinic, May 1997-September 1997
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Research assistant to Gary Foster, Ph.D., professor and researcher
--Responsible for data entry, data analysis, and literature reviews.
--Attended team meetings to evaluate research progress
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, September 2000-June 2002
Position: Guidance Counselor
Responsibilities:
--Obtained broad clinical experience in a private high school.
--Provided individual counseling for adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, eating
disorders, and stress.
--Co-created Peer Helper training program and manual.
--Gave guest lectures on various psychological topics.
--Taught small, individualized classes addressing college planning and career development.
--Administered the Strong Interest Inventory and helped students interpret the results.
--Communicated with parents, particularly when there were serious concerns or students were planning
for college.
--Assisted students through the college application process.
--Led groups on stress reduction, study skills, and the adjustment to high school.
--Served on Faculty Advisory Board to represent needs of faculty to administration.
--Served on the Admissions Committee.
--Participated in recruiting activities by visiting various elementary and middle schools.
Mother Seton Regional High School, September 1998-June 2000
Position: Guidance Counselor
Responsibilities:
--Obtained broad clinical experience in a parochial high school.
--Provided individual counseling for adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, eating
disorders, and stress.
--Taught classes which addressed college planning and career development.
--Communicated with parents, particularly when there were serious concerns or students were planning
for college.
--Led groups on the adjustment to high school.
--Assisted the students through the college application process.
--Gave guest lectures on various psychological topics.
--Participated in various recruiting activities at elementary and middle schools.
GRANTS FUNDED
University of Washington Professional Staff Organization Professional Development Scholarship ($350)
APA Division 17 Prevention Section Research Award ($400), Principal Investigator, Dissertation Research,
Thin Ideal Internalization: An Investigation of Risk & Protective Factors
PUBLICATIONS
Kenny, M. E. & Bledsoe, M. (2005). Career adaptability in context: The role of support, barriers, and peer
school beliefs. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 66(2), 257-272.
Bledsoe, M., Coonerty-Femiano, A., & Morrison, J. (2004). The cost of career success? The effect of
department chair status on faculty evaluation ratings. Monographs of a Longitudinal Analysis of One
Professor’s Course Evaluations, 5, 190-234.
WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
(please see addendum)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
American Psychological Association (2002-Present)
APA Division 17
Academy for Eating Disorders (2005-Present)
Eating Disorders Coalition (2005-Present)
MEDA, formerly Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association (2004-Present), Member and Trained Presenter
National Eating Disorders Association (2005-Present)
ADDENDUM
WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
Resident Assistant Training Workshops
Bledsoe, M. & McMullin, C. (2007). Are men and women really from different planets? Understanding
gender differences. RA Training Workshop, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
McMullin, C. & Bledsoe, M. (2007). Post-college transitions. RA Training Workshop, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA.
McMullin, C. & Bledsoe, M. (2007). Sleep problems. RA Training Workshop, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA.
McMullin, C. & Bledsoe, M. (2007). Food truce: Make peace with food and your body. RA Training Workshop,
University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Bledsoe, M. (2006). Behind closed doors—eating disorder focus. RA Training Workshop, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA.
Resident Director Inservices
McMullin, C. & Bledsoe, M. (2007). Health at any size: A model for supporting student health. Resident Director
Inservice, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
McMullin, C. & Bledsoe, M. (2007). Bipolar disorder. Resident Director Inservice, University of Washington,
Seattle, WA.
Career Development Workshop Series
Bledsoe, M. (2007). Myers-Briggs Type Indicator career assessment interpretation. Career Development
Workshop Series, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Bledsoe, M. (2007). Strong Interest Inventory career assessment interpretation. Career Development
Workshop Series, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Bledsoe, M. & Keller, B. (2007). Values workshop. Career Development Workshop Series, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA.
Study Smarter Workshop Series
Bledsoe, M. (2007). Time management & procrastination. Study Smarter Workshop Series, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA.
Bledsoe, M. (2007). Memorization & test-taking skills. Study Smarter Workshop Series, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA.
Bledsoe, M. (2007). Test anxiety & stress reduction. Study Smarter Workshop Series, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA.
Other Presentations
Bledsoe, M. (2007). Where’s the line? When and how to get help for an eating disorder. Eating Disorders
Awareness Week Presentation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Bledsoe, M. (2006). Managing your long distance relationship. Workshop, University of Washington,
Seattle, WA.
Bledsoe, M. (2006). Men and eating disorders. Invited address to Greater Seattle Dietetic Association,
Seattle, WA.
Bledsoe, M. (2005). Relational mentoring: Role of parental attachment and social competence. Poster
presented at the 113th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Bledsoe, M. (2004, November). Stress management and self-care. Workshop, Northeastern University,
Boston, MA.
Bledsoe, M., Fay, K., Caldwell, J. (2003). Asian Americans and body image versus Caucasians: Role of
stress, self-esteem, and social support. In B. Liang (Chair), Asian Americans and social support. Symposium
presented at the Annual Convention of the Asian American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Kenny, M. E., Blustein, D., Grossman, J. M., Bledsoe, M. & DeWine, D. (2003). Social support and perceived
educational barriers among urban high school students. Poster presented at the 111th Annual Convention of the
American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Bledsoe, M. (2002, March). Helping one another: Peer helpers understanding psychological disorders which
affect teenagers. Invited address to high school peer helpers, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Pennsauken, NJ.
Bledsoe, M. (2000, February). Eating disorders and their troubling effects on teenagers: A wake-up call. Invited
address to the student body, Mother Seton Regional High School, Clark, NJ.
Bledsoe, M. (2001, October). Don’t stress me out! The college application process from a high school senior’s
point of view. Invited address to high school parents, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Pennsauken, NJ.