EDUCATION

• Psy.D., Applied Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• M.S., Clinical Psychology, Vanguard University of Southern California
• B.A., Psychology, Vanguard University of Southern California

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 46765)
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor
• EMDRIA Certified Therapist
• EMDRIA Approved Consultant
• EMDR Trained
• Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) Practitioner

COURSES TAUGHT

• MA-MFT: Psychopathology, Supervised Practicum, Lifespan Development, Interpersonal Communications and Therapeutic Qualities
• DMFT: Doctoral Seminar, Advanced Treatment of Couples and Families

DISSERTATIONS CHAIRED

Avilez, J. (2023). Intergenerational Trauma in the Latinx Community. Hope International University.

Heim, M. (2024). A Correlation Between Parental Meta-Emotion Philosophy and Attachment Style.

Sherman, D. (2024). The Development of an Alternative to Suspension Program: BE WELL. Hope International University.

Fairley, S. (In process). Psychosis and Racial Disparity. Hope International University.

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS

• Delta Kappa, the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society United States
• Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) – Clinical Member
• EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) – Clinical Member
• Journal Reviewer for the Journal of Feminist Family Therapy

ACADEMIC INTERESTS

• Foster Care and Trauma
• Developmental Trauma
• Attachment Theory

PUBLICATIONS

• Innovations in MFT Training in Family Therapy Magazine. Coauthored by Erin Parker, Laura Steele, and Lisa Wilson, 2011.
• Hastings, S. (2013). Foster Care Alumni Experiences: Development of Components of a Treatment Model. Dissertation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
• Frederick, T.; Pate, R.; Overholser, B.; Hastings, S.; Amadi, P.; Organistko, M.; & Bran, J. (2014). Integrating Faith and Learning: An Initial Study of Undergraduate Psychology, Human Development, and Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy Students. Poster Presentation: American Psychological Association, 12th Annual Mid-year Conference on Religion & Spirituality. Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

• Hastings, S. (2024). Connect-OC Coalition Panel Discussion on February 24th. Attachment theory to support the development of meaningful relationships (family, friends, romantic partners) in youth and young adults (via Zoom).
• Hastings, S. (2024). Philosophical and Psychological Foundations in Education. START Global’s 11th International Educational Symposium: The Futuristic Archetype for Global Education in Chennai, India, on July 19 & 20, 2024.
• EMDR Basic Training

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

• Angel’s Baseball
• Royal Family Kids Camp

Verse

The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

Micah 6:8 (CEV)