Aaron M. Wolfson, Ph.D., CRC, CLCP Rehabilitation Psychology ° Pain Management ° Forensic Consultation

Vocational Rehabilitation ° Life Care Planning

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy: Psychology (APA Accredited), University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, August, 1999

Master of Science: Counseling Psychology (CACREP Accredited), Department of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, August, 1996

Graduate Student: University of New Orleans, Department of Psychology (Fall 1993-Spring 1994; non-degree status)

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Department of Psychology, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York; May, 1993

Dissertation: Multidisciplinary Physical Rehabilitation and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM): Decisional Heuristics, Biases, and Subjective Probability Analysis.

Current Employment:

Bianchini-Wolfson, LLC: (December 2005 to present). Independent practice of psychology specializing in evaluation and treatment of individuals with chronic pain and physical disabilities.

President/Chief Psychologist Rehab Psychology Associates of New Orleans, LLC (November, 2000 to present)

• Psychological evaluation of individuals with physical disabilities and/or chronic pain • Individual and group psychotherapy • Life Care Planning• Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Advanced Clinical Training: Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Washington, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seattle, WA. August 1999 to August 2000. Fellowship Co-ordinated by David Patterson, Ph.D., ABPP. Primary Supervisor: Jason N. Doctor, Ph.D.Additional supervision inpatient rehabilitation and Brain Injury Clinic: Kristen Brewer, Ph.D.,

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Neurocognitive Assessment: Mary Pepping, Ph.D., Vocational Rehabilitation: Kurt Johnson, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Predoctoral Resident, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Seattle, WA. July 1998-June 1999. Director of Training: Karen Schmaling, Ph.D. Major Rotations: University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Supervisor: Jason Doctor, Ph.D., Harborview Medical Center Supervisors: David Patterson, Ph.D., Charles Bombardier, Ph.D., Dawn Ehde, Ph.D., University of Washington Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic Supervisors: Lauren Schwartz, Ph.D., Mary Denny, Ph.D., Michael Boltwood, Ph.D. Master’s Internship, Vocational Assessment and Counseling Clinic/Rehabilitation Counseling Clinic, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, New Orleans, LA, (May 1996-August 1996). Supervisors: Douglas C. Strohmer, Ph.D., Department Head, Craig, L. Feldbaum, Ph.D., Clinic Director, and Chris Reid, Ph.D. Completed 600 hour master’s internship. Publications, Presentations, and Symposia: Brandon, J.H., Wolfson, A.M., Dale, M., & Lyddon, W.J. (1997). Review of the video cognitive therapy with couples: The initial phase of treatment. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy,11, 225-228. Doctor, J.N. & Wolfson, A. Measuring subjective probability calibration using a Rasch model: An application with experts in medical rehabilition. Annual Meeting of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making, Los Angeles, California, November, 1999. Doctor, JN, Wolfson, AM, McKnight PE, & Burns, SP. (2003). The effect of inaccurate FIM instrument ratings on prospective payment: A study of clinician expertise and FIM rating difficulty as contributing to inaccuracy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 84, 46-50. Doctor, JN, Wolfson, AM, McKnight PE, Klapow, JC, & Burns, SP. (2000, October) Are clinician judgments of patient function susceptible to hard-easy and expert-novice effects? Society for Medical Decision Making, 23rd Annual Meeting, San Diego, California. Holaday, M., Brandon, J.B., Glidewell, R., & Wolfson, A. (1997 September). Vicarious traumatization as indicated by a modified stroop presentation. Poster presentation at the 48th annual meeting of the Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. Holaday, M. & Wolfson, A. (1997, March). Animal choice test and the NEO-PI-R. Presentation at the Midwinter Meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, San Diego, California. Holaday, M. & Wolfson, A. (1997). Attitudes toward children with severe burns. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 41(1), 54-69.

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Wolfson, A.M., Doctor, J.N., & Burns, S.P. (2000). Clinician judgments of functional outcomes:How bias and perceived accuracy affect rating. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 81, 1567-1574. Wolfson, A.M., & Holaday, M. (1997, September). Animal choice test and the NEO-PI-R. Poster presentation at the 48th annual meeting of the Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. Wolfson, A. M. (September, 1997). Psychologists’ role in tort litigation. In M. Berman (Chair), Issues in forensic psychology. Symposium conducted at the 48th annual meeting of the Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. Wolfson, A. M. (September, 1997). Meaning-making as a therapeutic intervention for clients with acquired physical disabilities. Poster presentation at the 48th annual meeting of the Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi.

Wolfson, A. M. (November, 1997). Meaning-making as a therapeutic intervention for clients with acquired physical disabilities. Poster presentation at the 48th annual meeting of the Mississippi Counseling Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. Wolfson, A. M. (1996, November). Internet resources for counselors: What they are and where to find them. Poster presentation at the 46th annual meeting of the Mississippi Counseling Association, Jackson, Mississippi. Wolfson, A. M. (1995, September). Testing and assessment: Training and practice among NARPPS members. Poster presentation at the 46th annual meeting of the Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. Wolfson, A. & Doctor, J.N. (2000, August). Clinician Bias and Perceived Accuracy of Functional Independence Measure (FIM) Ratings, American Psychological Association, 108th Annual APA convention, Washington D.C

Wolfson, A., Wolfson, S., Dunlap, B. (2004). The Vocational Expert in Forensic Rehabilitation:Translating Medical Impairment to Economic Loss, The Earnings Analyst, VI, 47-62.

Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Psychologist (LA #863) Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (C-042820) Certified Life Care Planner (CDEC #0426) Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (LA 704)

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Professional Associations: American Rehabilitation Economics Association American Psychological Association American Pain Society International Association or Rehab American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Psychologists and Social Workers New Orleans Society for Clinical

Hypnosis (Secretary/Treasurer, 2004-2005; At Large Board Member 2003-2004)

Invited Lecturer

Economic Damages in Lusiana: From Physical/Medical Impairment to Economic Loss, Workshop sponsored by Lorman Educational Services, Embassy Suites Hotel, New Orleans, LA, April 29, 2003. Skills for Stress Management, Congregation Gates of Prayer Continuing Adult Education Committee, Metairie, LA. March 30, 2001. Introduction to Hypnotic Methods and Psychotherapy, LSU School of Psychiatry, Psychology Interns, New Orleans, LA, October 16, 2001 Keep Your Sleep:Tips for Good Sleep Hygiene, Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carere, & Denegre, LLP, New Orleans, LA. October 18, 2001 Relaxation Techniques and Emotional Well-being, Child Abuse Unit, New Orleans Police Department, November 2001. Introduction to Hypnotic Methods and Psychotherapy, LSU School of Psychiatry, Psychology Interns, New Orleans, LA, October, 2002. Introduction to Hypnotic Methods and Psychotherapy, LSU School of Psychiatry, Psychology Interns, New Orleans, LA, May, 2003.

Conferences Attended/Professional Development: Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2, Kent State University/University of Minnesota Press, Tampa, FL, November 2002. Life Care Planning, Modules 1: Tenets and Methodology & 2: Spinal Cord Injury, University of Florida, Intelicus, Atlanta, GA, January 2001. Life Care Planning, Modules 3:Multiple Disabilities, & 4: TBI and Pediatric Brain Injury, University of Florida, Intelicus, Video Distance Learning May 2001. Life Care Planning, Modules 5:Pulling it All Together, & 6: Forensic Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Intelicus, Marriott Redondo Beach CA, July 11-15, 2001.

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Life Care Planning, Module 7: Rehabilitation Consulting & Case Management for Life Care Planning, University of Florida, Intelicus, Correspondence, August, 2001. Life Care Planning, Module 8: Life Care Plan Preparation University of Florida, Intelicus, Correspondence, October, 2001. Integrating Hypnotic Methods:Psychotherapy and Pain Management, Clinical Seminar and Supervision, Joseph Barber, Ph.D., Clinical Professor University of Washington, Sept 1999-Dec. 1999; Jan. 2000-Feb.2000. Clinical Neuropsychology Case Conference, Weekly Supervision/Discussion/Didactic, Brenda Townes, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Sept 1999 to 2000. Hypnosis and Pain Management 3 Day Workshop, Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, New Orleans, November, 1999. Victim’s Issues in Domestic Violence, Workshop, King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Seattle WA, June 1999. Vocational Rehabilitation of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries, 3 Day Workshop, Harborview Medical Center, Regional Epilepsy Center, Robert Fraser, Ph.D., C.R.C., Dave Clemmons, Ph.D., Seattle WA, Oct. 1999. Perfectionism and Neurocognitive Performance, Lecture, Harborview Medical Center Neuropsychological Assessment Service, Peter Slade, Ph.D., Seattle WA, 12/9/99.

Supervision and Teaching Experience: Guest Lecturer, REHABILITATION 414, Rehabilitation Psychology (Fall 1999), University of Washington School of Medicine . Instructor, PSY 330: Principles and Processes of Case Management (Summer, 1997), University of Southern Mississippi. Supervisor: John Alcorn, Ph.D Instructor, PSY 210: Introduction to Social and Rehabilitation Services (Fall, 1996), University of Southern Mississippi. Supervisor: Daniel Randolph, Ph.D.

Additional Clinical Experience: Therapist, Anger Control Treatment and Therapies, Seattle WA. September 1998 to 1999. Supervisor: Warland Davis Wight, Ph.D. Conducted intake interviews for perpetrators of domestic violence, and clients seeking anger management treatments.

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Administrative and Professional Experience: Student Administrator, Behavioral Medicine Clinic, University of Southern Mississippi, Student Health Clinic, Hattiesburg, MS. Spring 1997-1998. Supervisors: John Alcorn, Ph.D. & Steve Herman, Ph.D. Evaluation team member/consultant, D.R.E.A.M. program, Hattiesburg, MS, Fall 1994 to Spring 1995. Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant, Dr. C.E. Gorman, Mandeville, Louisiana; June 1992 to Fall 1994.

Honors and Co-Curricular Activities: Joseph Becker Ph.D. Research Award, Awarded by the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for excellence in independent research by a Clinical Psychology resident, June 1999. President, Multicultural Affairs Committee, University of Southern Mississippi, Spring 1996-Spring 1997. Chairperson, Mentoring Sub-committee of Multicultural Affairs Committee, University of Southern Mississippi, Spring 1995-1996. Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, University of Southern Mississippi, 1995-1999. Dean's List Award, Colgate University. Student Presenter, Hamilton-Colgate Psi-Chi Honors Conference, Spring 1993. Judicial Board Counselor, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY. Fall 1989 - Fall 1992.

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Forensic Testimony and Depositions Deposition, Willie Ruth Preston v. Schneider National Carriers, Inc., et al, CDC, Orleans Parish, January 14, 2005 Deposition, Leonora Batiste v. Cecilia Dalton et al., CDC, Orleans Parish No. 2000-19582L6, October 20, 2004 Testimony Afaf Khaled v. Dr. Robert Lewis, 24th JDC Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana. August 10, 2004 Deposition Afaf Khaled v. Dr. Robert Lewis, 24th JDC Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana. August 25, 2004 Deposition, Ruby Moore v. The New Orleans Levee District, CDC, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. February 12, 2004 Deposition, Crystall Gatlin v. American Home Products, et al, CDC, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, October 13, 2003 Testimony, Akesha Silvan (o/b/o Deja Silvan) v. Dr. Joseph Miller, CDC Orleans Parish, Louisiana July 10, 2003 Deposition, Akesha Silvan (o/b/o Deja Silvan) v. Dr. Joseph Miller, CDC Orleans Parish, Louisiana. June 27, 2003 Deposition, Junetter Atlow v. Heather Majeau et al., CDC Orleans Parish, Louisiana. June 26, 2003. Testimony, Faye Verdin v. Robin Boyer et al., 22nd JDC, #98-12615 “G”, April 8th, 2003. Stipulated Testimony, Carlton Huntington v. Parish of Plaquemines, USDC Eastern District of Louisiana, January, 2003. Deposition John Gaines, Jr. v. R&B Falcon Drilling USA Inc., USDC Eastern District of Louisiana, January 14, 2002. Deposition Riederer, et al., v. Budget Group, Inc. et al., USDC Western District of Louisiana, September, 18, 2001. Deposition Clinton Armand v. General Motors Corporation, USDC Southern District of Mississippi, April 18, 2001.

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