Welcome to
Psychology site for
 Michael H. Foust Ph. D.
RESUME

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Professional Psychology, Clinical Specialization
          U.S.I.U. San Diego, CA 1979
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Chapman College
          Orange, CA 1973
B.A. Psychology, Willamette University
          Salem, Oregon 1972
EMPLOYMENT
1995 The Highlands Program - First California licensee
1992 President of PCOC - Psych Centers of Orange County, an Independent Providers
         Association providing mental health services to industry and medical groups
1990 Full time independent practice
1989 Clinical Psychologist, Quality Assurance Program
         Orange County Health Care Agency/Mental Health
1980-89 Orange County Health Care Agency Clinical Psychologist II / Service Chief II
         Adult Outpatient Clinical & Administrative Supervisor of Multi-discipline clinic
1980 Part time independent practice
1979-80 Metropolitan State Hospital
        Clinical Psychologist/ Team Coordinator (post-doctoral hours) in Acute inpatient
         setting
1978-79 Orange County Mental Health Department
         Psychology Intern/Mental Health Specialist
        APA approved Internship program (pre-doctoral hours) in Community Mental Health
1973-78 Orange County Mental Health Department
         Mental Health Worker II in Day Treatment Program
1973 Santa Ana Psychiatric Center Hospital
         Psychiatric Aide/adolescent token economy program
TEACHING
                    2006 ISST-D conference co presenter
                    2005 ISST-D intoduction to DID course (co presenter)
                    1976-78 Goldenwest and Coastline Community Colleges
                         Instructor:Group Dynamics, Assertive Training, Personal & Social Adjustment, Intimacy Vs.
                         Isolation

DISSERTATION
               The Relationship of Irrational Self-Regard, Trait-Anxiety and Psychiatric Diagnosis

LICENSES
                        Marriage, Family and Child Therapy # MH7004 in 1975
                        Clinical Psychology #PSY 6432 in 1980
                        Community College Credential, Instructor #68782 in 1976
                        Community College Credential, Counselor #68783 in 1976

MEMBERSHIPS
                        American Association of Marriage & Family Counselors
                        California State Psychological Association     CSPA
                        American Psychological Association # 1393-8385    APA
                        National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology # 30407
                        American Group Psychotherapy Association
                        Certified Group Psychotherapist   CGP #5446
                        ISST-D member # 21197

PRÉCIS OF CLINICAL SKILLS

      THERAPY
                   Cognitive-Behavioral ~ Rational Constructivism
                   Group Therapy- relationship skill building; personal growth; authenticity
                        Assertive Training
                   Conjoint/Marital Therapy
                        Brief Therapy
                   Borderline Personality              Trauma Treatment : DID / PTSD
       ASSESSMENT
                        General Psychological (WAIS, Rorschach, TAT, MMPI, MCMI)
                         Psycho-diagnostic (differential diagnostics, mental status)
                         Psycho-somatic 
        BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
                         Medical consultations
                         Stress management
                         Relaxation training
                          - Mind ~ Body Connection

Career & Life Planning

The Highlands Program Work ~ Life balance ~ The Lemming Conspiracy

Job Coaching

Career Path

Please visit the links below for details
drfoust@drfoust.net

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