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King, Katherine

Senior Instructor
Psy.D.
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
School Affiliation

Cambridge College School of Psychology & Counseling

Academic Focus

SOPC’s Mental Health Counseling program. Passionate about adult development and aging, holistic health, creativity, and psychological science.

Courses Taught
  • Geriatric Counseling
  • Death and Dying
  • Leadership Seminar
  • Advanced Counseling Practice
  • Research Design and Evaluation
  • Ethics and Professional Issues
Education

Psy.D. - Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
B.A. - Bennington College
 

Insight

Learning takes bravery and a beginner's mind.

Professional Experience
  • Clinical Psychologist in Independent Practice
  • Past Clinical Supervisor at VA Boston Healthcare System, Pembroke Hospital, and Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
  • Past Program Chair for SOPC’s CAGS and Geriatric Mental Health MHC track
Research & Publications
  • King, K.D., Gosian, J., Doherty, K., Walsh, C., Pokaski Azar, J., Danhauer, S., & Moye, J. (2014). Implementing Yoga Therapy Adapted for Older Veterans who are Cancer Survivors. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, Fall 2014.
  • Rosowsky, E., King, K.D., Coolidge, F., Rhoades, C., & Segal, D. (2012). Marital Satisfaction and Personality Traits in Long-Term Marriages: An Exploratory Study. Clinical Gerontologist, 35(2), pp 77-87.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
  • American Psychological Association
  • Massachusetts Psychological Association