Frederic W. Norris, Ph.D.

Clinical and Forensic Psychology

Marriage, Family and Child Therapy

CURRICULUM VITAE

FREDERIC W. NORRIS, Ph.D.

141 Duesenberg Drive, Suite 2

Thousand Oaks, California 91362

(805) 495-4747

FAX (805) 497-4647

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of Southern California

Doctorate of Philosophy - August 1987

Major:  Counseling Psychology

California Lutheran University

Master of Business Administration - May 1981

California State University, Northridge

Master of Arts- May 1976

Major:  Psychology/Psychological Services

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts- August 1974

Major:  Psychology

LICENSES

Psychologist #10990

Educational Psychologist #878

Marriage, Family, Child Counselor #15519

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL PRACTICE (1978-Present)

Counseling Psychology/ Psychological Evaluations/

Marriage, Family, Child Therapy/ Organizational Consulting/

Educational Psychology/ Independent Educational Evaluations     

FORENSIC PRACTICE (1980-Present)

Custody Evaluations/ Special Master/ Court Ordered Therapy/

Mediation/ Criminal, Civil and Dependency Court Psychological

Evaluations/ Expert Witness Testimony

CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST (1978-1979)

Child Development Program, a county-funded

multi-disciplinary team serving children with

developmental, learning, and behavior problems.

PRESIDENT OF NORRIS AND ASSOCIATES (1976-1991)

Provided consultation, counseling, and evaluation

services to school districts in Ventura and

Los Angeles Counties.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

GRADUATE SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR, Ca. Lutheran University (1979-1981)

  Courses: Education  560-Perceptual Motor Procedures

                 Management 595-Personalized Management Training

                 Management 595-Dilemma's of the Dual-Career Couple

COMMUNITY COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR, Moorpark College (1976-1978)

  Course: Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships.

INTERNSHIP

POST DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP, Vista Del Mar Psychiatric (1987-1988)

  Hospital.  Supervisor:  Dr. Stephen McEachen.

ORGANIZATIONS

Ventura County Psychological Association (VCPA), Past President, Current Ethics Chair

California Psychological Association (CPA)

American Psychological Association (APA)

Ventura County Family Law Bar Association

PAST PRESENTATION TOPICS

A Multi-Method Approach to the Treatment of Encopresis

Controversial and Innovative Approaches to Treating Severe Cases of Parental Alienation

Children's Adjustment to Divorce

Parenting Skills Training

Helping Children Achieve

ADHD in Adolescents & Young Adults

Understanding Pre-School Age Children

Coping with Dual-Career Dilemmas

Decision Making Criteria in Cases Involving Requests for Overnight Visits for Infants and Toddlers

PUBLICATIONS

Norris, F.W. (2007). Decision-making criteria in child custody disputes that involve requests for overnight visits with infants and toddlers: derived from a review of the literature. Journal of Child Custody, 4 (3/4), 33-43.

PRIOR AND CURRENT PRO BONO WORK

Social Skills Training Groups: Focus on Children with Attention Deficit Disorders.

Ventura County Superior Courts: Mediation and Child Custody Evaluations