MEET DR. LIGHT

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Carolyn Light Ph.D., R.N. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, currently in private practice. She specializes in serving the needs of individuals and families in the areas of personal development, relationships, psychoeducational assessment, health concerns, and women's issues. She also facilitates group therapy and instructional classes in parent education. Dr. Light spends a large portion of her time researching and assessing psychological and medical concerns.

LICENSURE

Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist; State of California #PSY 17708
Licensed as a Registered Nurse; State of California #RN 385617

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified as a Professional Facilitator of SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs
of the Gifted)
Certified by the State of California as a Director of Staff Development and Education.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

American Psychological Association
San Diego Psychological Association
National Association of Gifted Children
California Association of the Gifted
Association of San Diego Educators of Gifted

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

Private Practice - Providing individual and family psychotherapy, counseling, and education to adults and children. Psychological and psycho educational assessment services.

University of California, San Diego Extension Instructor -
Specialized Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education.

University of California, San Diego Advisory Board Member -
Professional Certificate in Educational Therapy program.

Consulting GATE Psychologist, San Diego City Schools - Psychological and psychoeducational assessment. Research in evaluative scoring, data analysis, and program development. Participation in regional, state, and national GATE conferences and associations.

College Counseling Center, USIU - Individual, couple, and family counseling and group therapy for graduate and undergraduate students in university setting.

Psychoneuroimmunologist - Mind-Body Psychology consultation to patients being treated for immune-deficiency diseases. Therapeutic and psychoeducational therapy for patients and families. Support and grief work with caregivers and family members.

Director of Staff Development and Education - Certified instructor in nursing assistant education and in-service training.

GUEST LECTURES

California Association for the Gifted Board of Directors 2008

California Association for the Gifted Annual Conference 2002-present

Burbank Unified School District -2006 - 2008

Distinguished Lecture Series, San Diego Unified School District, 2003-2007

Association of San Diego Educators of the Gifted, 2004-present

San Diego County GATE Teacher Certification 2005 - Present

PUBLICATIONS

Light, Carolyn. All Of Me: A Discussion About Discussing Giftedness With the Gifted, Gifted Education Communicator. Volume 40, Number 2. ISSN  1531-7382. 2009, p.19-22.

  Publications

©Copyright 2009 Carolyn M. Light, Ph.D., R.N.

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