1. Halle E. Ross, B.A.
700 S. 4th
St. #1216 • WACO, TX 76706 • 865-414-7770 • Halle_Ross@baylor.edu
EDUCATION
2013-present Baylor University(Waco, TX) - APA Accredited
Clinical Psychology, Psy.D. Graduate Student
Advisor: Sara L. Dolan, Ph.D.
Clinical interests: Adult psychology, serious/chronic mental illness, substance abuse,
dual-diagnosis issues, religiosity and spirituality as multicultural variables in treatment,
poverty and socioeconomic-status variables in treatment
Cumulative GPA: 3.89
Expected Graduation Date (Psy.D.): August 2018
Dissertation Topic: Forgiveness and religiosity/spirituality on the treatment outcomes of
substance-abusing individuals
2013-2015 Baylor University(Waco, TX) – APA Accredited
Clinical Psycholoy, Psy.D. Graduate Student
M.S., Clinical Psychology
Advisor: Sara L. Dolan, Ph.D.; Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D.
2009-2013 Baylor University(Waco, TX)
B.A., Psychology; Great Texts
Honors: Honors College, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
Advisor: Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D.
Honors Thesis: Effects of the training and education of M.Div. students on the
identification and treatment of individuals with serious mental illness
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Clinician (Practicum Student) July 2013 – present
Baylor University Psychology Clinic (Waco, TX)
Supervisors: Helen E. Benedict, Ph.D.; John W. Klocek, Ph.D., Christine Limbers, Ph.D.
 Conducting individual psychotherapy and psychological assessments with child, adolescent,
adult, and family clients from the Waco community (ages 9 to 60+)
 Conducting behavioral parent management training
 Conducting object-relations play therapy with a child client who experienced relational
trauma
 Conducting therapy with a 62-year-old female with serious mental illness
 Conducted one adult assessment for the purpose of a custody evaluation
 Participating in weekly individual supervision with licensed psychologists
Psychology Extern Clinician (Practicum Student) July 2015 – present
McLennan County DWI/Drug Court (Waco, TX)
Supervisor: Sara Dolan, Ph.D.
 Conducting psychological evaluations to determine whether or not a prospective client is an
appropriate candidate for the program
 Presenting case information to the treatment team
 Participating on a treatment team with a judge, probation officer, VA representative, and
other mental healthcare professionals
 Conducting and facilitating weekly process groups with treatment participants

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 Conducting individual therapy with treatment participants focused on substance use
recovery, relapse prevention, and addressing mood and anxiety disorder symptoms
 Maintaining the database for program outcome evaluations
 Conducting statistical analyses for the purpose of program outcome evaluations
 Participating in weekly individual supervision with a licensed psychologist
Psychology Extern Clinician (Practicum Student) July 2014 – June 2015
Methodist Children’s Home (Waco, TX)
Supervisor: Elise Pinney, Ph.D.
 Conducted individual psychotherapy with children and adolescents (ages 11-17) with a wide
range of psychological disorders, including anxiety, mood, attachment, adjustment, conduct,
and personality disorders
 Conducted psychological assessments with adolescents (ages 13-17) for the purpose of
determining appropriateness of placement and the individual’s adjustment to the
organization
 Participated in weekly individual supervision with a licensed psychologist
 Participated in staff case conferences with the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
team from Texas Christian University (TCU)
 Attended intensive trainings on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Psychology Extern Clinician (Practicum Student) July 2013 – June 2014
Mission Waco/Mission Waco’s Manna House (Waco, TX)
Supervisors: Katy Britt, Psy.D., Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., Sara Dolan, Ph.D.
 Conducted individual psychotherapy and psychological assessments with clients with a wide
range of mental health issues, including schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, personality
disorders, anxiety disorders, mood and affective disorders, trauma-related disorders,
conduct disorders, attention-related disorders, substance abuse disorders, cognitive
impairments, and traumatic brain injury
 Conducted psychological assessments for the purpose of disability services, diagnostic
clarification, to assess traumatic brain injury, and for legal purposes
 Led and co-led psychotherapy groups with clients in a residential substance abuse facility
utilizing principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to focus on topics such as assertiveness, healthy
communication and boundaries, relapse reduction, emotional and behavioral regulation, and
forgiveness
 Participated in a treatment team for a residential substance abuse facility that performed
clinical intakes, collaborated on client selection and admission, and conducted case
conferences
 Performed crisis intervention when necessary
 Participated in weekly individual supervision with a licensed psychologist
Volunteer/Intern March 2011 – May 2013
Mental Health Grace Alliance (Waco, TX)
Supervisor: Joe Padilla; Matthew Stanford, Ph.D.
 Two year volunteer/intern position with the Mental Health Grace Alliance (a faith-based,
non-profit organization with a whole-body approach to providing care and support for
individuals with mental illnesses and their loved ones)
 Led and co-led Living Grace Groups (support groups for individuals with psychiatric
diagnoses) and Family Grace Groups (support groups for loved ones of individuals with
psychiatric diagnoses)
 Led a weekly women’s support and prayer group
 Co-founded and co-led a Living Grace Group for students on Baylor University campus

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 Coordinated with support group leaders throughout the nation and participated in support
group leader trainings
 Observed and participated in individual client sessions (in person and teletherapy via Skype,
phone, and email)
 Conducted relevant research
 Wrote informational blogs for the organization’s website
Volunteer August 2008 – May 2009
The Gateway to Independence (Maryville, TN)
 Assisted adults with intellectual disabilities with tasks of daily living and various craft projects
 Participated in social and occupational skills training for adults with intellectual disabilities in
order to promote independence
CLINICAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Ethics in Psychology Trainings
 Ethics of Adopting New Psychological Measures (Baylor Univesity, Waco, TX; Dr. Alex
Beaujean; Time commitment: 2 hours), November 2015
Forensic Psychology Trainings
 The Brain and the Law (Baylor University, Waco, TX; Dr. David Eagleman; Time commitment:
1.5 hrs), September 2013
 Drug Court Conference
Multicultural Trainings
 Working with LGBT Clients (Baylor University Multicultural Committee, Waco, TX; Time
commitment: 1 hour), August 2014
 More Than We Can Bear (Waco, TX; Dr. Nancy Boyd-Franklin; 1-day workshop), March 2015
 Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) International Conference (Denver, CO;
3-day conference), April 2015
 Culture of Poverty (Waco, TX; Dr. Sally Stabb & Dr. Faye Reimers; Time commitment: 3 hrs),
April 2015
 Psychotherapy and Assessment with Transgender Clients (Baylor University Psy.D.
Multicultural Committee, Waco, TX; Time commitment: 1 hour), November 2015
 CAPS 2016
Child-Focused Trainings
 Trust-Based Relational Intervention (Methodist Children’s Home, Waco, TX; Dr. David Cross; 3-
day workshop), August 2014
 Trust-Based Interventions and Trauma-Informed Care (Waco, TX; Dr. Karyn Purvis; Time
Commitment: 2 hrs), April 2015
 Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Traumatic Grief (Online training; Time
commitment: 12 hrs), June 2015
Psychological Assessment Trainings
 The Ethics of Adopting New Tests and New Test Editions (Waco, TX; Dr. Alex Beaujean; Time
commitment: 2 hours), November 2015
Other Trainings
 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training (Waco, TX; 3-day training), January
2014
 Horses for Healing Symposium on Equine-Assisted Therapy (McGregor, TX; Dr. Beth Lanning
and the REACH Institute; Time commitment: 2 hours)

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CLINICAL TRAINING AND SKILLS
Psychotherapy
 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
 Interpersonal Process in Therapy (IPT)
 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
 Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
 Motivational Interviewing (MI)
 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
 Group Psychotherapy
 Parent Management Training
 Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychopathology (CBASP)
 Object Relations Play Therapy (for Traumatized Young Children)
Assessment
 Cognitive-Achievement Assessment (WAIS-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-III, WMS-IV, WJ-III, WASI-II,
KBIT-2, KTEA-2, WRAT-4)
 Cognitive/Developmental Assessments for Children (ADOS-2, ADI-R)
 Personality Assessment (MMPI-2, PAI, Rorschach RPAS System, NEO-PI, PIC-2)
 Neuropsychological Assessments (CVLT-2, Rey Complex Figure Test, WCST, CPT, D-KEFS)
 Structured Interviews (SCID-I, SCID-II, K-SADS, MINI)
 Substance Use Assessments (ASI-Lite, TCU Drug Screen-5, MAST, DAST, AUDIT, URICA)
 Self-Report Symptom Measures (BASC-2, CBCL, Beck Inventories, Resiliency Scales for
Children, DASS-21)
TEACHING/MENTORING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2015 Teaching Assistant: Povertyand Development (PSY 4V96)
Baylor University (Waco, TX)
Invited to gather and evaluate curriculum material and lecture to 6
advanced undergraduates students on theoretical, clinical, and other
issues related to the effects of poverty on children’s development and
across the lifespan, as well as guiding class discussions, designing and
grading evaluative material, and providing supervision of the students’
volunteer experiences with impoverished children in the community.
Spring 2015 Guest Lecturer:Psychotic SpectrumDisorders
Robinson High School (Waco, TX)
Invited to conduct two lectures on Psychotic Spectrum Disorders for high
school students in a Counseling and Mental Health class.
Fall 2014 – Fall 2015 Graduate Mentor in the Graduate-Undergraduate MentorProgram
(GUMP)
Baylor University (Waco, TX)
Invited to be paired with one undergraduate student and provide
mentorship through the graduate program application process
Fall 2013 – Spring 2015 Teaching Assistant: Volunteer in the Community (PSY 3V90)
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Professor: Katy Britt, Psy.D.
Invited to lecture to 8 – 20 advanced undergraduate students each
semester on clinically relevant topics in psychology, ethical and
multicultural concerns in the practice of psychology, and graduate

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programs and careers in the field, as well as providing supervision to the
students about on-site clinical experiences
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Principal Investigator/Doctoral Dissertation Project (2014-present)
Baylor University (Waco, TX)
Laboratory of Sara Dolan, PhD
Project: The relationship among self-forgiveness, anxiety, and substance use; effects of
forgiveness and religiosity/spirituality on mental health and substance abuse
Dissertation Project: Forgiveness and religiosity/spirituality on the treatment outcomes of
substance-abusing individuals
Principal Investigator/Doctoral Dissertation Pilot Study (2014-2016)
Baylor University (Waco, TX)
Laboratory of Sara Dolan, Ph.D.
Project: Examining the relationships among forgiveness, mental health, substance abuse, and
religiosity variables on substance abuse treatment outcomes
Research Assistant (2013-2014)
Baylor University (Waco, TX)
Laboratory of Matthew Stanford, PhD
Project: Effect of M.Div. training on identification and treatment of individuals with serious
mental illness; treatment outcomes of faith-based trauma healing program on international
groups of individuals with trauma histories; forgiveness, religious coping, and well being
Research Assistant (2010-2013)
Baylor University (Waco, TX)
Laboratory of Charles Weaver III, PhD
Area: Cognitive Psychology
Project: Cognitive bias on juror performance and development of false memories
WRITING/EDITING/OTHER EXPERIENCE
 Serving as a peer reviewer on articles submitted to The Journal of Research on
Christian Education
 Assisted former supervisor (Dr. Katy Britt) in collecting, synthesizing, and organizing
information about grief and factors affecting the experience and expression of grief for a
criminal trial in which Dr. Britt served as an expert witness
RESEARCH AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
 Dean’s Scholarship, Baylor University (2013-2015)
 Recipient of Outstanding Research in Psychology Award (Baylor University, 2013)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 2015 – present Research Society on Alcoholism, Student Member
 2015 – present Texas Research Society on Alcoholism, Student Member
 2015 – present Addictions, Division 50
 2014 – present Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Student Member
 2013 – present American Psychological Association, Student Member
 2013 – present Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Division 36
 2013 – present Phi Beta Kappa

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SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
Ross, H.E., & Stanford, M.S. (2015, April). Deciphering the connections between forgiveness,
God image, and sense of self. Poster session presented at the Christian Association for
Psychological Studies International Conference, Denver, CO
Ross, H.E. & Stanford, M.S. (2014). Training and education of North American Master’s of
Divinity students in relation to serious mental illness. Journal of Research on Christian
Education, 23, 176-186. DOI: 10.1080/10656219.2014.899480
REFERENCES
Sara Dolan, Ph.D.
Baylor University
(Dissertation Advisor, Supervisor, Professor)
801 Washington Ave., Room 911
(254) 710-2480
Sara_Dolan@baylor.edu
Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D.
Baylor University, Hope and Healing Center Executive Director
(Advisor, Supervisor, Professor)
(713) 830-4144
mstanford@hopeandhealingcenter.org
Katy Britt, Psy.D.
Baylor University, Waco Psychological Association
(Mission Waco Supervisor, Lecturer)
(254) 751-1550
dr.katybritt@gmail.com
Elise Pinney, Ph.D.
(Methodist Children’s Home Supervisor)
(254) 750-2610
epinney@mchforhope.org
Helen E. Benedict, Ph.D.
Baylor University
(Supervisor, Professor)
(254) 644-9229
Helen_Benedict@baylor.edu
John Klocek, Ph.D.
Baylor University
(Supervisor, Professor)
(254) 710-2482
John_Klocek@baylor.edu

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