|
Dr. Eunice Avilés began her career as a Co-therapist in group therapy sessions for sexually abused children in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In addition, she conducted initial interviews in cases referred due to allegations of sexual abuse. She participated in two main research projects conducted by the Support Program for Sexually Abused Victims and Their Families (PAF): Development of a socio-demographic profile of sexually abused Puerto Rican children and the Assessment of the psychometric properties of the Trauma Symptom Checklist (TSCC) and the Children Depression Inventory (CDI) in a sample of Puerto Rican children referred due to allegations of sexual abuse. Later on, Dr. Avilés continued her work offering psycho-educational services to students at vocational public schools in Carolina, Trujillo Alto, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. While working with both populations, she observed the great need for educating our youths and the general population on topics of human sexuality.
Dr. Avilés moved to Springfield, MA in 2005 to perform her internship in clinical psychology at School Street Counseling Institute. After finishing her doctorate degree and obtaining her license as a clinical psychologist in Puerto Rico, she remained working for this community clinic. There she provided individual, family, and couples psychotherapy as well as psycho-education on human sexuality and sex therapy to a low income multicultural population.
To fulfill her commitment to educating the population on preventing unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections and to promote healthy sexual behaviors, Dr. Avilés got certified as a Sex Educator by Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. In addition, she is in the process of getting certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapist.
At this moment Dr. Aviles is actively supporting the Healthy Workplace Bill. This bill creates a legal claim for bullying targets who can establish that they were subjected to malicious, health-harming behavior. It also provides defenses for employers who act preventively and responsively with regard to bullying and includes provisions to discourage frivolous claims.
Dr. Aviles offers:
-
Educational presentations (e.g. topics in psychology, psychotherapy, bullying, human sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender issues and how to work with these in the therapeutic process)
Education
2004-2006 Doctor in Clinical Psychology
with Distinction
Psychology Department
Universidad Carlos Albizu, Puerto Rico
Major: Clinical Psychology
Doctoral Dissertation Topic: Psycho educational program design to promote integral sexual health in survivors of domestic violence.
Director of Dissertation: Carmen Auger, PsyD
2000-2004 Masters of Science with Distinction
Psychology Department
Universidad Carlos Albizu, Puerto Rico
Major: Clinical Psychology
1996-2000 Bachelor of Arts
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Major: Psychology
Licensure & Certifications
Licensed Psychologist (# 002719), Puerto Rico by examination
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (#6706), Massachusetts by examination.
Sexuality education certification series, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts.
In the process of being certified as a Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sex Counselors, Educators, and Sex Therapist (AASECT).
Awards
2007
Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals
2006
Distinction- Universidad Carlos Albizu, Puerto Rico (Doctoral Degree)
2004
Distinction- Universidad Carlos Albizu (Master Degree)
2000
Magna Cum Laude- Universidad Puerto Rico
1999
Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society
Professional Activities and Memberships
American Association of Sex Counselors, Educators, and Sex Therapists
Volunteer work
Chair of the Human rights committee, Gandara Center, MA
Board of Directors, AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Board of Directors, Massachusetts Career Development Institute, Inc.
|
