Hillary Wildt

Biography

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Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry
The Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Publications and Poster Presentations

Wildt, H.A., Umanos, J., Khanzada, N.K., Saleh, M., Rahman, H.U., Zakowski, S. (2017). War Trauma, Psychological Distress, and Coping among Afghan Civilians Seeking Primary Healthcare. International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, and Consultation.

Wildt, H.A., Umanos, J., Khanzada, N.K., Zakowski, S. (2015). Examining Coping Among Afghan Civilians: Implications for cross-cultural research and intervention. Poster presented at American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario.

Wildt, H.A. (2014). Coping Strategies as Moderators between War-Trauma and Psychological Distress among Afghan Civilians: A Mixed-Methods Examination. Poster presented at Wildt 10 student research day, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Chicago, IL

Wildt, H.A. (2011). The Division 52 student group in Chicago: A busy schedule. International Psychology Bulletin, 16 (1), 33-34

Professional Development & Certification

Integrative Medicine and Nutrition for PTSD and Complex Trauma Certification Course
Presenters: Dr. Leslie Korn 10/23
• Participated in a 33.75-hour video-based training. Topics covered included: Ethics, psychology of trauma, biology and the body, culture and identity, circadian rhythms and hormones, bioindiviuality, digestion, diet, assessment, culinary medicine, nutritional supplementation, herbal medicine, detoxification, exercise, and somatics.

Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional 10/22
Presenters: Dr. Lois Ehrmann
• Participated in a 12.5-hour video-based training. Topics covered included: Neurological impact of trauma and attachment in children and adolescents, attachment styles, trauma and
attachment assessment, the “internal working model” intervention, bilateral tapping, internal family systems, bibliotherapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based breath work.

Certified ADHD Professional Intensive Training Course: Evidence Based Strategies for Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan 1/22
Presenters: Dr. David Nowell
• Participated in a 6-hour video-based training. Topics covered included: Evidence-based medications, executive function and stress in the classroom, co-occurring disorders (ODD, ASD, Mood Disorders), identification and diagnosing of ADHD, Managing ADHD in adults, managing ADHD in school.

Certified Telemental Health Provider: A therapist’s playbook of innovative teletherapy games, movement techniques, and trauma treatments for children and adolescents 12/20
Presenters: Dr. Amy Marschall
• Participated in a 12-hour video-based training. Topics covered included: logistics of telehealth, telehealth-friendly games, navigating technical issues, yoga and mindfulness for kids, reducing overwhelm, soothing the nervous system, and managing intrusive thoughts.

Treating Trauma Masters Series 3/19
The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine
Presenters: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Pat Ogden, Dr. Ruth Lanius, Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Stephen Porges, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Allan Schore
• Participated in a 10-hour video-based training. Topics covered included: The Neurobiology of Trauma, How to Work with Traumatic Memory That Is Embedded in the Nervous System, How to Help Clients Tolerate Dysregulation and Come Back From Hypoarousal, How to Work with the Limbic System to Reverse the Physiological Imprint of Trauma, The Neurobiology of Attachment

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 9/17
Wheaton College Graduate Psychology
Presenters: Jamie Forsyth, John Forsyth
• Participated in a 2-day practical workshop on the theory and application of ACT in clinical settings.

Complex Trauma in Systems of Care 9/16
Complex Trauma Treatment Network
Presenters: Bessel van der Kolk, Brad Stolbach, Laurel Kiser
• Participated in an 8-hour training on complex trauma in systems of care, with particular focus on family systems and community-based interventions.

The Global Leadership Summit 8/16
Willow Creek Association
Presenters: Melinda Gates, Alan Mulally, Bill Hybels, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Horst Schulze, Travis Bradberry, Erin Meyer, Wildfredo De Jesus, Patrick Lencioni, Chris Mcchesney, Danielle Strickland, Jossy Chako, John Maxwell
• Participated in a two-day event focused on leadership development and healthy organizational change.

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Certification 12/14
Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Presenter: Jennifer Cisney
• Participated in a 16-hour training on Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, a group crisis intervention used to aid those experiencing acute stress reactions following a critical incident such as a shooting, death, or natural disaster.
• Received a certification in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.

Integrative Care Series 9/14-12/14
Presenters: Susy Francis, Eva Ponder, Philip Zediker, Keith Baird
• Series consisted of four two-hour sessions on the integration of mental and physical healthcare.
• Session 1: Integrated Care: The Changing Health Care Landscape
• Session 2: Putting Stress to Work for you: A new Perspective on Wellness
• Session 3: Strategies for Sustainability in an Era of Integrated Care
• Session 4: My community, My Model: Panel discussion on Models of Implementation.

Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency Therapy (ARC) 8/14
Presenter: Margaret Blaustein, The Trauma Center
• Participated in a 16-hour training on ARC theory and interventions as well as how to implement this treatment modality when working with children and families who have experienced trauma.

Trauma Focused CBT Certification 8/14
TF-CBT Web
• Completed all modules of this web-based training in Trauma Focused CBT.

Prepare/Enrich 8/14
Life Innovations Video Training Series
• Participated in training on the use of Prepare and Enrich couple’s assessment and follow-up sessions.

Gottman Marriage and Family Level 1 Training Certification 2013
Illinois Association of Marriage and Family Therapy with The Gottman Institute
• Participated in a two-day workshop and completed the Gottman Marriage and Family Level 1 training.
• Received certification of completion of Level 1 training, as defined by the Gottman Institute. Psychology Day at the United Nations 2014 United Nations, New York City, NY
• Theme – Psychology’s Contributions to Sustainable Development: Challenges and Solutions for the Global Agenda
• Panels discussed ways psychology can enhance community development globally.

Psychology Day at the United Nations 2013
United Nations, New York City, NY
• Theme - Psychology and Violence in the Global Context: Antecedents, Consequences, and Prevention
• Panels discussed antecedents, consequences, and prevention of violence through the lifespan.

Psychology Day at the United Nations 2011
United Nations, New York City, NY
• Theme – Reach them Teach Them: The role of Psychology in Achieving Universal Access to Education.
• Panels discussed innovative ideas and technologies to achieve universal access to education, and the education of vulnerable populations and in situations/areas in which providing education is a challenge.

Memberships and Affiliations

Member, Illinois Psychological Association (2014-Present)
Member, American Psychological Association (2010-Present)
Member, Division 52 of the American Psychological Association (2012-Present)
Member, American Institute of Afghanistan Studies (2013-Present)
Member, The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (2013-Present)