Dr. Krings' Curriculum Vitae 

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Personal Data

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  • Judith Burgess Krings Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
  • Place of Birth: Dover, Delaware
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Children: Three
  • Office Address: Riverhill Psychological Associates, S.C.
    21 East Waldo Blvd.
    Manitowoc, WI 54220
    Tel: 920.683.3220
    Fax: 920.683.3017
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Education

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  • 1978:
    Ph.D. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
    Major: Clinical Psychology
    Dissertation: Relationship of Sibling Constellation Factors and Figural Creativity
    Advisor: Dr. Henry Edwards
  • 1975:
    Coursework University of Michigan Flint, Michigan
    Psychology: Mental Health; Drug Usage (two courses)
  • 1971:
    M.A. Loyola College Baltimore, Maryland
    Major: Clinical Psychology
    Thesis: Token Economy and Verbal Extinction
    Advisor: Dr. Paul Coyle
  • 1970:
    B.A. Roanoke College Salem, Virginia
    Major: Psychology
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Continuing Education

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  • 2007:
    Advances in Psychiatric Medicine: Addressing Comorbid, Chronic Insomnia
  • 2005:
    The APA Insurance Trust and Wisconsin Psychological Association - Ethics - Legal and Ethical Risks and Risk Management in Professional Psychological Practice; Sequence II: Risk Management in Specific High Risk Areas; Psychiatric Times; The Wisconsin Psychological Association; Ethics and Boundaries in Industrial Organization Psychology; CME Psychiatric Congress; National Psychologist.
  • 2004:
    The Gottman Institute - Marital Therapy: A Research-Based Approach; The National Psycholgist; Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, Inc: Ethics Workshop for Psychologist; The National Psychologist;17th Annual U.S. Psychiatric & Mental Health Congress, San Diego, CA - (including Diversity Training).
  • 2003:
    Psychiatric Times: "Social Phobias; ADHD Treatment - Strategies for Children and Adults; National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology - APA's Revised Ethics Code: Ethical Standards; Empirically Supported (Therapy) Relationships (ESRS); Treatment of Substance Abuse: Straight Talk; Bullying in Childhood; Psychotherapy Networker; The Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge - The Executive Brain: Frontal Lobes and the Civilized Mind; The Gottman Institute - Marital Therapy: A Research-Based Approach.
  • 2002:
    Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine; The National Psychologist Newspaper CE; Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology: Ethics Workshop for Psychologists "On The Problems of Defining Professional Boundaries"; U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress, Las Vegas.
  • 2001:
    Practical Psychopharmacology 2001 Las Vegas Update; Practical Guide to Ethics and Its Pitfalls; National Psychologist Newspaper CE; Psychiatric Times: Bipolar Disorder and Impulsive Spectrum; Practical Information and Changes in the U.S. Mental Health Care System; Advances in Psychiatric Medicine Maximizing Functional Outcomes For Depressed and Anxious Patients.
  • 2000:
    National Psychologist Newspaper CE; Ethics Workshop for Psychologists "On The Problems of Defining Professional Boundaries", Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology; Goodnight to Insomnia; Psychiatric Times - Mental Health Economics; Legal Issues; Twins and What They Tell Us About Who We Are; Psychiatric Times Bipolar & Impulsive Spectrum Letter.
  • 1999:
    Clinical Ethics in the Information Age.
  • 1998:
    Practical Update on Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology; Practical Psychopharmacology '98: The Las Vegas Update.
  • 1996:
    Anxiety, Depression, and Personality Disorder Caribbean Clinical Update - Aruba; The Power of Imagery: Benefits, Limits, and Safeguards.
  • 1995:
    Counseling Clients with HIV Disease: Medical and Psychosocial Aspects; You Just Don't Understand - Marital Communication; National Psychologist - Newspaper CE.
  • 1994:
    Counseling Clients with HIV Disease: Medical and Psychosocial Aspects; You Just Don't Understand - Marital Communication; National Psychologist - Newspaper CE.
  • 1993:
    Breaking Free From Overeating and Compulsive Eating; Bermuda Psychiatric Update.
  • 1992:
    Modern Clinical Psychiatry, Hawaii-Psychopharmacology; Multiple Personality Disorder and Dissociation Conference.
  • 1991:
    Clinician's Research Digest, A.P.A.; Master Lectures, A.P.A., Psychopharmacology.
  • 1990:
    Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions with Anger Control Problems - Dr. Donald Meichenbaum; MMPI-II, Dr. Alex Caldwell; Clinician's Research Digest, A.P.A.
  • 1989:
    Psychopharmacology Conference; Clinician's Research Digest, A.P.A.
  • 1988:
    International Congress of Psychology, Sydney, Australia, including additional workshops on Telling Lies - Dr. Paul Ekman; and Agoraphobia with Panic Attacks - Dr. David Barlow; Clinician's Research Digest, A.P.A.
  • 1987:
    Clinician's Research Digest, A.P.A.
  • 1986:
    Cognitive Behavior Modification: Perspectives, Techniques, and Applications - Dr. Donald Meichenbaum; Borderline Personality Update on Research; The MMPI: Human Description and Differential Intervention; Clinician's Research Digest, A.P.A.
  • 1985:
    Multimodal Psychotherapy - Dr. Arnold Lazarus; The New Mental Health Benefits Law.
  • 1983:
    Chinese Mental Health; Eating Disorders Workshop - Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia; Harvard - Massachusetts General Hospital Behavioral Medicine Conference.
  • 1982:
    Dementia; Combative Patient; Menopause and Midlife Crisis.
  • 1981:
    Maui Psychiatric Conference - Male Sexuality, Impotence, The Psychology of Depression, Child Psychiatry, Psychosomatics, Insomnia, Sex Therapy, Domestic Violence.
  • 1980:
    Financial Planning for Psychologists; Borderline Personality Disorders; Neuropsychological Evaluation; Family Therapy.
  • 1979:
    Abuse of Psychotropic Medication; Clinical Hypnosis and Multiple Personality - Dr. John Watkins; Vietnam - Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
  • 1978:
    Biofeedback and Hypnosis; Marital Therapy by Dr. Arnold Lazarus and Dr. Albert Ellis; Wisconsin State Chapter 51 & 55 revision meetings: Records and Confidentiality; Relaxation Training; Suicide Prevention and Intervention; Biofeedback Applications.
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Awards and Honors

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  • 2007:
    Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Contributing Member

    Nominated for the Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce "Athena Award", the highest community award for women.
  • 2006:
    Disabled Veterans of America Gold Leader Commander's Club

    Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Contributing Member
  • 2005:
    Certificate of Appreciation, The Two Rivers Public School System.

    Certificate of Appreciation, The Manitowoc Fire Department.

    Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Contributing Member
  • 2004:
    Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Contributing Member
  • 2003:
    Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Contributing Member
  • 2002:
    Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Contributing Member
  • 2001:
    Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
  • 1999:
    Board Certified Founding Fellow of the American College of Advanced Practice Psychologists.

    Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
  • 1996:
    The Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders of the APA College of Professional Psychology.
  • 1992:
    Harrington High School Alumni Scholarship Presented in Dr. Krings' honor.
  • 1987:
    Fellow and Diplomate, American Board of Medical Psychotherapists.
  • 1984:
    The American College of Psychology.
  • 1982:
    Community Service Award, Kewaunee County Unified Health Board.
  • 1979:
    National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
  • 1978:
    Licensed Psychologist, State of Wisconsin #000753.
  • 1977:
    Assistantship, Psychological Services, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • 1969:
    Who's Who In American Universities and Colleges, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia.
  • 1969:
    Cardinal Key, National Women's Honor Society
  • 1969:
    Junior Scholar, Academic Achievement Award.
  • 1967:
    Valedictorian, Harrington High School, Harrington, Delaware.

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Professional Experience

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  • Feb 1979 to Dec 2008:
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Private Practice, #000753
    Riverhill Psychological Associates, S.C.
    Manitowoc, WI 54220
  • May 1978 to May 1979:
    Clinical Psychologist
    Manitowoc County Counseling Center
    Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
    Administrator: David Neal, ACSW
  • Dec 1977 to May 1978:
    Clinical Psychology Intern
    Royal Ottawa Hospital
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Supervisor: Ernest Desjardins, Ph.D.
  • Sep 1976 to Dec 1977:
    Clinical Psychology Intern and Teaching Assistant
    Psychological Services University Of Ottawa
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Director: Fr.Raymond Shevenell, Ph.D.
  • Nov 1975 to Jun 1976:
    School Psychologist
    Lapeer Community Schools
    Lapeer, Michigan
    Supervisor: Ms. Margaret Muir
  • Sep 1974 to Oct 1975:
    Certified School Psychologist
    Conrad School District
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Supervisor: Mr. Coleman Metzler
  • Nov 1973 to May 1974:
    Senior Counselor and Staff Advisor: Supervisor of nine counselors
    U.S. Army Community Drug and Alcohol Assistant Center
    Bamberg, Germany
    Commanding Officer: Captain Robert Echols
  • Dec 1971 to Aug 1973:
    Certified Psychologist
    Baltimore City School System
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Supervisor: Mrs. Lois Thomas
  • Sep 1970 to Dec 1971:
    Teacher of Behavioral and Learning Disability Children
    Gray Manor Elementary School
    Baltimore County School, Baltimore,Maryland
    Principal: Mr. William Maczis
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Professional Affiliations

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  • 2001:
    Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology by The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
  • 2001:
    National Register Volunteer Victim's Response Network - to provide pro bono counseling to victims and the families of victims of the 9-11 attack on the U.S.
  • 1999:
    Member of National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), Wisconsin and Manitowoc
  • 1999:
    Board Certified Founding Fellow of the American College of Advanced Practice Psychologists.
  • 1996:
    The Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders of the APA College of Professional Psychology.
  • 1996:
    Member, of Extraordinary Experience Research (PEER), Therapist Consultation Referral Network.
  • 1994:
    Member, Program For Extraordinary Experiences Research.
  • 1994:
    Member, APA Division of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy.
  • 1987:
    Fellow and Diplomate, American Board of Medical Psychotherapists.
  • 1985:
    Member, APA Division of Clinical Psychology.
  • 1984:
    The American College of Psychology.
  • 1981:
    Member, Wisconsin Psychological Association.
  • 1981:
    Member, Wisconsin Women in Psychology.
  • 1981:
    Member, APA Division of Psychologists in Independent Private Practice.
  • 1980:
    Member, Association for the Advancement of Psychology.
  • 1980:
    Member, Division I: Clinical/Consulting Psychology of the Wisconsin Psychological Association.
  • 1979:
    National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, #23057.
  • 1978:
    Member, American Psychological Association and Division of Psychotherapy.
  • 1978:
    Manitowoc County Mental Health Association.
  • 1977:
    Student member, Ontario Psychological Association.
  • 1976:
    Student Member, American Psychological Association.
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Educational and Clinical References

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Dr. Krings' references are available upon request.

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Practica In Psychology

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  • (1):
    Behavior and Learning Disabilities Teacher
    Gray Manor Elementary School
    Baltimore County Schools
    Dundalk, Maryland 21211

    The children in my class ranged in age from 9 to 11 years old. I created a customized token economy behavior modification program for each child. A graduate course in behavior modification was subsequently held in my classroom to train other teachers in behavior modification techniques.

  • (2):
    Clinical Psychologist in Baltimore City Schools
    23rd and Calvert Streets
    Baltimore, Maryland 21218

    For two years I interned and worked as a clinical psychologist in school settings with direct supervision and with frequent consultation with three staff psychiatrists. I worked with approximately 50 other psychologists in numerous psychodiagnostic projects. I provided individual counseling and psychotherapy to a multicultural and diverse inner city population. I consulted with local mental hygiene clinics, hospitals, and other treatment facilities. I attended many seminars and workshops during this period which served to augment my clinical experience.

  • (3):
    Senior Counselor and Staff Advisor
    U.S. Army Community Drug and Alcohol Assistance Center
    Bamberg, Germany

    Individual counseling and group therapy were the primary focus of the Army's inaugural program to combat drug and alcohol abuse in Germany. I was employed as the head counselor and staff advisor to nine other counselors. I had approximately 25 men to counsel each week, the program for each man lasting a minimum of eight weeks. I also coordinated detoxification treatment in conjunction with the Nuremberg Hospital Detoxification Ward. In the community, I served as coordinator for the drug education program in the Army Post School in Bamberg. In January, 1974, I was selected as a facilitator for the U.S. Army's Drug and Alcohol Convention held in Chiemsee, Germany. I was also the only civilian chosen to speak with and advise General Creighton Abrahams, United States Army and previous Commander of American Forces in Vietnam, Joint Chief of Staff, Washington, D.C., regarding drug and alcohol problems experienced by military personnel stationed in Europe and Vietnam.

  • (4):
    School Psychologist
    Conrad Area School District
    Wilmington, Delaware 19804

    I was employed as a school psychologist in a suburban area of Wilmington, Delaware, serving five schools in the district. My duties spanned a student population of approximately 4,000 children ranging in age from 5 to 18. My responsibilities included a wide range of individual testing, counseling, parental and teacher conferences, family counseling, and frequent consultations with various clinically oriented agencies and private physicians.

  • (5):
    School Psychologist
    Lapeer Community Schools
    Lapeer, Michigan 48446

    I served as the only psychologist for all 13 elementary, junior, and high schools in the district. My responsibilities included completing psychodiagnostic evaluations and subsequent placement of students in various special education programs. Additionally, I consulted with parents, teachers, and administrators. I made referrals to outside agencies, clinics, and hospitals and coordinated pupil care.

  • (6):
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Psychological Services, University Ottawa
    Lapeer, Michigan 48446
    17 Copernicus Street
    Ottawa, Canada K1L 6V2

    I worked collaboratively with four professors affiliated with Psychological Services and assisted the five first-year Ph.D. candidates in developing clinical skills. I was also selected to present of a seminar on psychological testing. My psychotherapy caseload included 30 individual and marital therapy cases.

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Community Affiliations and Sponsorships

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  • American Red Cross
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Manitowoc County
  • Candlelighters of Lakeshore County
  • Capitol Civic Center
  • Domestic Violence Center
  • Herald-Times Reporter Newspapers In Education Program
  • Lakeshore Humane Society
  • Manitowoc Fire Department
  • Manitowoc Mental Health Association
  • Manitowoc Professional Police Association
  • Manitowoc Public Library
  • Manitowoc Zoo
  • Manitowoc-Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Rahr West Museum
  • Salvation Army
  • Society of St. Vincent De Paul
  • United Way
  • Wisconsin Maritime Museum
  • Women's Lifestyle Event
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