Robin R. Tener, Ph.D. Population Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults Office Location: Cuyahoga Falls & Canton

EDUCATION:

December, 1988: Ohio State Board of Psychology Licensure

October, 1987: Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology University of Detroit, Detroit, MI Summa Cum Laude Graduate. Doctoral Dissertation: “The Significance of Hero Choice As Related to Self-Concept and Ego Strength in Adolescence”

May, 1985: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology University of Detroit, Detroit, MI.

December, 1981: Bachelor of Music, Music Therapy Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Summa Cum Laude Graduate

AWARDS/HONORS:

October 23, 2004: Judge William P. Kannel, Child Advocate of the Year Award Summit County CASA/GAL Program

October 29, 2003: 2003 Community Service Award, Victims’ Rights Coalition/Stark County Prosecutor’s Office

October 16, 2003: Outstanding Community Member Award, Coalition For Children’s Mental Health, Hudson, OH.

April 7, 2003: Community Service Award, Stark County Department of Human Services/Foster Parent Association

WORK EXPERIENCE:

March, 2002 – Present: Executive and Clinical Director of Northeast Ohio Behavioral Health, Ltd.

January, 2000 – Present: Clinical Director of Northeast Ohio Behavioral Health, Ltd. 2975 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH and 4347 Portage St. N.W., North Canton, OH

March 1990 – 1999: Clinical Director of Northeast Ohio Psychological Associates, Inc. 2795 Front Street Cuyahoga Falls OH and 4347 Portage N.W. North Canton, OH

June, 1990 - August, 1996: Contract Psychologist, Quest Recovery Services. Canton, OH. Provide Consultation to Women’s Residential Treatment Program Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, Staff In-Service Training

September 1991 - Present: Consulting Psychologist, Stark County Department of Job and Family Services, Canton, OH.

February 1990 - February 1993: Supervising Psychologist, Northland Counseling Services, Medina, OH.

September 1991 - January, 1992: Supervising Psychologist, Parmadale Residential Treatment Facility, Parma, OH.

July, 1987 - Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice, Summit County

March, 1990: Psychological Associates, Akron, OH.

July, 1987 - Consulting Psychologist, Summit County Children Services

March, 1990: Board and Berea Children’s Home, Akron Unit

September, 1987 - Clinical Psychologist, Day Treatment Program and January, 1989: Summer Camp Director, Akron Child Guidance Center

July 1986 – July 1987: Psychology Intern, Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine

August 1985-May, 1986: Psychometrist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sinai Hospital, Detroit, MI

July, 1982 – August, 1985: Activity Therapist, Psychiatric Center of Michigan Hospital New Baltimore, MI

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Ohio Psychological Association

American Psychological Association

Association for Play Therapy

The American College of Forensic Examiners

Board Member: American Board of

Psychological Specialties

Member: Behavioral Health Advisory

Committee, SummaCare Health Systems

SEMINARS PRESENTED:

November 3, 2006: “Presenting Mental Health Testimony in the Courtroom.” Lorain County Mental Health Board, Lorain County, OH.

September 1, 2006: “Personality Disorders.” Summit County Domestic Relations Court Staff and Guardian ad Litem Program, Akron, OH.

August 31, 2006: “Child Development, Parent Alienation and Companionship Orders.” Summit County Domestic Relations Court Staff and Guardian ad Litem Program, Akron, OH.

April 21, 2006: “Effects of Trauma and Clinical Responses.” Richland County Children Services and Child Advocacy Center. Richland County, OH.

March 23, 2006: “Sexually Reactive Children.” Pathway Caring for Children, North Canton, OH

January 28, 2006: “Ethics and Legally Defensible Documentation Strategies.” NEOBH, North Canton, OH.

December 8, 2005: “Understanding Psychological Diagnoses.” Akron Bar Association, Akron, OH

October 12, 2005: “Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Childhood Anxiety.” Children’s Coalition for Mental Health, Hudson, OH.

May 20, 2005: “Testifying in Court.” Akron Area Professional Psychologists, Akron, OH.

April 22, 2005: “The Traumatized Child in the Classroom.” Summit County Schools, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

January 28, 2005: “Ethical Dilemmas.” NEOBH, North Canton, OH

October 15, 2004: “Defending Your Expert Opinion: The Creation of Legally Defensible Reports in Child Sexual Cases.” American College of Forensic Examiners – National Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

April 24, 2004: “Managing Parental Anger and Managing Your Child’s Anger.” Presented to 13th Annual Kiwanis Club Parenting Fair, Buchtel High School, Akron, OH.

March 24, 2004: “Preventing and Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress.” Presented to the Stark County Department of Job and Family Services, Canton, OH.

February 19, 2004: “Supporting the Sexually Abused Child in the Classroom.” Summit County School Nurses Association, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

January 17, 2004: “Legally Defensible Documentation Techniques” – Presented to NEOBH Staff, North Canton, OH.

December 11, 2003: “Engaging Young Children in the Clinical Interview.” Legal, Law Enforcement and Social Work Staff, Stark County Child Advocacy Center, Canton, OH.

November 6, 2003: “Children and the Stress of the Holiday Season.” Presented to the Summit County Children Services “First Training Series,” Akron, OH.

November 5, 2003: “Parenting Coordination and Supervised Visitation Options.” Co-Presentation with The Honorable Carol A. Dezso, Summit County Domestic Relations Court to the Akron Bar Association Family Law Update Seminar, Akron, OH.

October 15, 2003: “Issues and Impact: Child Abuse.” Presented to the Stark County Bar Association, Attorney Guardian ad Litem Training Program, Canton, OH.

October 9, 2003: “The Assessment of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations in Custody/Visitation Disputes.” American College of Forensic Examiners – National Conference. Scottsdale, AZ.

September 18, 2003: “How Abuse Impacts Development.” Summit County Children Services Foster Parent Training Program, Akron, OH.

June 12, 2003: “The Effects of Separation and Loss on Children: How Foster Parents Can Help and Heal.” Summit County Children Services Foster Parent Training Program, Akron, OH

May 6, 2003: “Sexual Abuse and Sexualized Behavior.” Kinship Care Support Center, Summit County Children Services, Akron, OH.

April 2003 – April 2004: “Child Development, Behavioral Management, Skill Training and Foster Family Collaboration.” Monthly presentation series for Family Resources Staff, Stark County Department of Job and Family Services, Canton, OH.

October 16, April 3, 2003: “Parenting Your Teenager.” Faculty/Staff Assistance Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH.

March 14, 2003: “HIPAA Privacy Laws, Confidentiality and Ethics.” NEOBH Clinical and Clerical Staff, Akron, OH.

March 12, 2003: “Psychological Evaluations for Children and Adolescents.” Stark County Department of Jobs and Family Services, Family Services Staff, Canton, OH

March 6, 2003: “Building Healthy Stepfamilies.” Faculty/Staff Assistance Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH.

February 14, 2003: “The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children.” The Stark County Domestic Violence Collaborative, Canton, OH.

February 1, 2003: “Managing HIPAA – Clinical Documentation Strategies.” NEOBH Clinical Staff, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

February 1, 2003: “Managing HIPAA: Policies, Procedures and Privacy.” NEOBH Combined Staff, North Canton, OH.

July 25, 2003-Present: “Adult Psychopathology and Assessment of Parental Capacity.” Summit County Juvenile Court, CASA/GAL Training Program, Akron, OH.

December 17, 2002: Featured guest, “Stark Realties” television show. Topic: Child Sexual Abuse Assessments.

November 6, 2002: “Parent Coordination and Services for High Conflict Parents.” Guest Lecturer, Family Law Section, Canton Bar Association, Canton, OH.

July 29, 2002: “Teaching Effective Parenting Skills, “ HM Life Opportunities, Akron, OH.

June 21, 2002: “Interviewing with the DSM-IV.” Ohio Mentor Program, Akron, OH

June 5, 2002, November 21, 2002, June 5, 2003, December 11, 2003: “Management of Children and Adolescents in Crisis.” Akron Police Department, Crisis Intervention Team, Akron, OH.

May 7, 2002: “Special Issues in High-Conflict Custody Cases.” Family Law Section, Akron Bar Association, Akron, OH.

March 19, 2002: “Close Up On Child Safety: Who’s Watching The Children.” Panel discussion member as part of Child Abuse/Family Awareness Month, March – April, 2002.

March 1, 2002: “Custody and Visitation in Ohio,” National Business Institute Workshop, Akron, OH.

January 22, 2002: “Effective and Legally Defensible Treatment Planning,” NEOBH Clinical Staff, Canton, OH.

October 31, 2001: “Managing Your Stress When Evaluating Trauma Victims,” Guest Speaker, Stark County-Child Abuse Task Force Team Training: New Philadelphia, OH.

October 26, 2001: “Conducting Investigative Interviews of Child Abuse Victims,” North Canton, OH.

September 12, 2001: “Vicarious Traumatization: Stress Management for Human Services Workers,” Stark County Department of Job and Family Services, Canton, OH.

July 19, 2001: “Child Custody and Shared Parenting in Ohio,” National Business Institute Workshop, Akron, OH.

June 15, 2001: “Difficult Issues in Divorce/Custody Cases,” North Canton, OH.

June 17, 2002: Sexual Abuse Assessments and the Role of the GAL.” Stark County Attorney Guardian ad Litem Program, Canton, OH.

May 17, 2002: “Child Development: The Effects of Abuse and Neglect.” Summit County Juvenile Court, Guardian and Litem Program, Akron, OH.

May 6 & 13, 2000: “Working With Troubled Youth: What Teens Need.” Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, Youth Services Division, Cuyahoga Falls OH.

March 2000 – 2004: ”Teaching and Supporting the Sexually Abused Student.” Summit County Educational Resource Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

March, July 2000 - “Fostering the Sexually Abused Child.” Summit County Children Services Foster Parent Training Program, Akron, OH

January 22, 2000: “Treatment Planning and Documentation Strategies: A Workshop for Clinicians,” North Canton, OH.

September 10, 1999: “Specific Interviewing Techniques for Child Sexual Abuse Allegations,” Catholic Community Services, Canton, OH.

August 6, 1999: “Competent Interviewing Skills and the Assessment of Child Sexual Abuse – Part II,” Catholic Community Services, Canton, OH.

June 16 & 17, 1999: “Mental Health Interventions for Abuse Victims.” Presentation to Multidisciplinary Team Cross Training Workshop - Stark County Family Court, Canton, OH.

June 4, 1999: “Competent Interviewing Skills and the Assessment of Child Sexual Abuse – Part III,” Catholic Community Services, Canton, OH.

November 11, 1998: The Ohio Psychological Association, “Trial by Fire-How to Survive and Succeed in Courtroom Situations,” Columbus, OH.

October 26, 1998: Keynote speaker for Ohio Association of Probate Court Examiners, Columbus, OH.

October 25, 1998: “Helping Your Child Succeed,” St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church, Akron, OH.

September 24, 1998: “Adolescent Trauma and Recovery.” Cuyahoga County Community College, Cleveland, OH.

April 27, 1998: “Perceptions of the Trainer’s Role,” Workshop training Presented to parenting instructors, job coaches and case managers, Goodwill Industries, Canton, OH.

April 24, 1998: “Trial by Fire: How to Survive and Succeed in Courtroom Situations.” Workshop presented with Alexandra Hull and Stacy Simonton, Attorneys at Law, Co-sponsored by NEOPA and Youngstown State University, Department of Counseling.

February 17, 1998: “Adult and Child Assessments and the Legal Process.” Summit County Juvenile Court Guardian ad Litem Training Program, Akron, OH.

January 20, 1998: “Normality and Pathology in Adolescence,” Aultman Hospital Family Practice Residency Program, Canton. OH.

August 11, 1997: “Normality and Pathology in Adolescence.” Aultman Hospital Family Practice Residency Program, Canton, OH.

July 11, 1997: “Sexual Abuse Evaluations.” Stark County Family Court Attorney Guardian ad Litem Training, Canton, OH.

May 16, 1997: “Dealing with Incest.” Planned Parenthood of Stark County, Canton, OH.

May 15, 1997: “The Use of Psychological Testing in Court Ordered Evaluations.” Summit County Attorney Guardian ad Litem Training Program.

August/September 1996: Appointment to Subcommittee of the Ohio Psychological Association Quality Assurance Committee to assist in The development of “Criteria for the Forensic Assessment of a Child or Adolescent when Sexual Abuse is Alleged.”

October 27, 1996: “False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse – Assessment, Intervention and Rationales.” Public Children’s Association of Ohio, Columbus, OH.

September 7, 1996: “Getting the Most From A Child/Adolescent Evaluation Referral” (Part I), “Parenting Assessments – Established Patterns versus Capacity for Change” (Part II). Ohio CASA/GAL Association, Columbus, OH.

September 10, 1993: “Emotional Blackmail and Brainwashing of Children in Child Custody Cases.” Panel Presentation to the Judicial College, Supreme Court of Ohio, Columbus, OH.

October 29, 1994 and “Managing Oppositional, Defiant and Destructive Children.” August 23, 1993: Berea Children’s Home, Akron, OH.

March, May, October And December, 1992- Present: “Fostering the Sexually Abused Child.” Stark County Department of Job and Family Services Foster Parent Training, Canton, OH.

May 25, 1994: “Working with the Sexually Abused Adoptee.” Medina County Adoption Program, Medina, OH.

February 20, 1993, May 1998 - “Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexually Abused Children and Work with Abusive Families.” Summit County Juvenile Court Guardian ad Litem Program, Akron, OH.

March 28. 1995: “Sexual “Abuse Assessment.” Stark County Juvenile Court Guardian ad Litem Training Program, Akron, OH.

April 6, 1993: “What Makes A Healthy Family?” Akron Area Parents Anonymous, Akron, OH.

March 28, 1992: “The Aggressive Child.” Stark County Department of Human Services, Canton, OH.

March 27, 1993: “Disciplinary and Behavior Management Techniques for Preschoolers, School-Aged Children and Teens.” Trumbull County Foster Parent Training Program, Boardman, OH.

March 20, 1993: “What is Child Therapy?” Presentation to Upward Bound Program, Akron University, Akron, OH.

March 18, 1993: “Coping With Stress.” Hoover High School Adult Education, North Canton, OH.

March 14, 1992, “Helping the Unattached Child.” Summit County Children

November 9, 1991: Services Foster Parent Training, Akron, OH.

March 11, 1993: “Depression.” WHBC, Canton, OH. Radio Interview

January 14, 1992, May 25, 1993, December 8, 1992, August 26, 1992, April 14, 1992: “DSM-III-R Skill-Building Workshop,” Quest Recovery Services, Inc., Canton, OH.

November 19, 1991: “Separation, Loss and Abrupt Change Issues in Foster Care.” Summit County Children Services Board Foster Parent Training Program, Akron, OH.

May 4, 1993, April 7, 1992, October 8, 1991: Medina County Department of Human Services: “Anger And Control: Managing Hostility, Rage and Depression in Foster Children.”

September 12, 1992: Medina County Department of Human Services: “Attachment And Separation in Childhood.”

September 29, 1992, and June 30, 1992: “Aggressive Toddlers.” Summit County Children Services Board Foster Parent Training, Akron, OH

July 13, 1993, June 8, 1993, July 14, 1992: Summit County Children Services Board: “Aggressive School-Aged Children.”

November 12, 1992 Summit County Children Services Board: Fostering Difficult July 21, 1992: Teens.”

August 23 and August 30, 1991: Quest Recovery Services, Inc” “Skill-Building in Group Therapy,” Canton, OH.

August 13, 1991: Medina County Department of Human Services: Loving and Letting Go: Attachment and Separation Issues with Foster Children.”

October 19, 1989: Summit County Children Services Board: “Fostering Children Ages Three to Six.”

April 5, 1989: Summit County Children Services Board: “Child Development and Discipline – Ages 18 Months to Five Years.”

March 14, 1989: Summit County Children Services Board: “Child Development and Discipline – Ages Six to Twelve.”

November 29, 1998: Summit County Children Services Board: “Child Development and Discipline – Ages Three to Five.”

November 1, 1998: Summit County Children Services Board: “Child Development and Discipline – Ages 14 Months to Three Years.”