Nancy S. Handmaker, Ph.D.

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Education

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Ph.D. in Psychology

1993

Dissertation: “Motivating Pregnant Drinkers to Abstain: Prevention in Prenatal Care Clinics”

Honors: Comprehensive Examination passed “with Distinction”

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

M.A. in Guidance and Counseling/Educational Psychology

1978

Paper: “A Time-Series Analysis of Inpatient Admissions in a Community Mental Health Center”

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

B.S. in Psychology

1973

Minor: Biology

AWARDS

• National Institutes of Health (NIAAA) $1.2 million award (R01) for 5-year clinical study of the efficacy of a brief alcohol treatment (Motivational Interviewing) for pregnant women enrolled in prenatal care.

1999 - 2005

• National Research Service Award, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (PI, William R. Miller)

1989 - 1991

1987 - 1988

• Challenge Assistantship (university-wide competition for full-time funding)

1988 - 1989

Graduate Professional Opportunities Program G*POP Minority Fellowship

1985 - 1987

National Institute of Mental Health Minority Fellowship

1976 - 1978

Teaching Experience

University of New Mexico, Department of Psychology, Albuquerque, NM

Adjunct Professor

5/2005 - present

Conduct analyses, collaborate with multidisciplinary faculty (Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Developmental Psychology) to write manuscripts, and present at national conferences on findings of the clinical trial of psychological, alcohol abuse, drug abuses, smoking effects of MI in prenatal settings for 261 pregnant women and the post-partum maternal (psychosocial) and infant (developmental) follow-ups for more than 100 mothers and their babies.

Research/Visiting Assistant Professor

6/1999 - 5/2005

Developed syllabi and overall course structure, and administered all grades for graduate and undergraduate courses in behavior therapies, empirically-supported treatment of substance use disorders, clinical research, and drinking during pregnancy; supervised graduate and undergraduate research and clinical activities.

Teaching Assistant

Fall, 1990

Developed syllabus and taught course structure in advanced undergraduate statistics for psychology students.

Instructor/Trainer in Motivational Interviewing

1990 - present

Train substance abuse counselors, physicians, nurses, psychiatrists in

Strategies proven to engage patients in behavior change.

Clinical/ professional experience

Behavior Therapy Associates. Albuquerque, NM

Clinical Psychologist 1/2007 - present

Conduct psychological (assessment, cognitive-behavioral treatment,

psychoeducational) services for adults as an independent provider.

Metamorphosis Opioid Treatment Program, Albuquerque, NM

Consulting Psychologist

Developing treatment protocols in MI and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for opioid addicted outpatient program; providing clinical supervision and training for counselors.

11/2006 - present

University of New Mexico, Department of Psychology, Albuquerque, NM

Principal Investigator/Clinical Director NIAAA Clinical Trial

Developed, implemented, supervised alcohol use screening of over 5,000 women in the UNM obstetrics clinics, conducted and supervised psychological assessments, alcohol interventions, referral and follow-ups for pregnant outpatients enrolled in treatment study; provided individual counseling sessions; trained and supervised a team of research staff, graduate-level and undergraduate clinical interviewers, assessors and alcohol interventionists for a caseload of 261 women who were monitored and tested over the course of their pregnancies and up to 14 months post-partum; supervised evaluations of infants at 6 and 14 months.

9/1999 - present

NIDA Clinical Trials Network, University of Cincinnati, OH

Consultant/ Motivational Interviewing

Developed treatment protocol and manual for training counselors in treatment of pregnant substance abusers in collaboration with multi-state experts in the NIDA Clinical Trials Network; provided direct training for substance abuse counselors in NM in 3-day workshops.

12/2001 - 5/2004

University of New Mexico Mental Health Center, Albuquerque, NM

Psychologist Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program

Developed and implemented an outpatient program of group and individual cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for dually diagnosed (substance abuse and chronic mental illness); trained psychiatric residents in motivational interviewing; conducted assessments; provided individual and group psychotherapy, crisis management, consultations, case presentations, and psychological reports.

9/1995 - 6/1999

National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse/Behavior Therapies Assoc.

Co-Investigator

Developed with Dr. Reid Hester (PI) and tested feasibility of videotaped training in brief alcohol intervention for pregnant drinkers with sample of medical practitioners (NIH-funded SBIR).

7/1997 - 12/1997

Battelle Inc (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Consultant in Prevention for Alaska State Program

Developed protocol and treatment manual in collaboration with Dr. Hester on Motivational interviewing with pregnant drinkers in social service agencies.

1994 – 1995

University of New Mexico Mental Health Center, Albuquerque, NM

Postdoctoral Psychologist (pre licensure)

Conducted forensic evaluations for NM State court-referred clients.

12/1994 - 5/1995

University of New Mexico, CASAA, NM Heart Health Plex; University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry

Research Therapist (part-time)

As invited therapist, conducted motivational interviewing with drug-addicted clients (MIDAS Project) involving videotaped sessions and supervision by Drs. Miller (PI) and Yahne; As invited therapist, conducted substance abuse treatment protocol with videotaped sessions and weekly supervision by Robert Meyers, PhD and William Miller, PhD for a clinical study of the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA); Collaborated and provided interventions for a clinical trial of motivational interviewing with cardiac rehabilitation patients; As an invited therapist, conducted manualized brief alcohol therapy for a multi-state clinical trial of acamprosate for clients with alcohol use disorders.

3/1995 – 5/1999

University of New Mexico , Department of Pediatrics, State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

Principal Investigator/Therapist

Developed and implemented pilot test of Motivational Interviewing for pregnant drinkers toward prevention of FASD (dissertation); screened over 800 women in obstetrics clinics; identified and intervened with 50 risk drinkers; published findings that showed decreased drinking among heaviest drinkers who were followed during their pregnancies and after.

10/1991 - 9/1993

University of California at San Diego-Veterans Administration Medical Center Consortium.; Dr. Sandra Brown (clinical supervisor)

Predoctoral Psychology Intern

Provided adults individual and group cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy in the VAMC outpatient and inpatient alcohol and drug treatment service and in a community mental health center; conducted neuropsychological, substance abuse, and personality and assessments; participated in multi-disciplinary treatment conferencing, supervisory meetings; conducted psycho-educational groups for significant others of clients in inpatient program.

7/1991 - 6/1992

Department of Psychology Clinic (therapist, intake interviewer, assessor)

Behavior Therapies, Associates (part-time alcohol abuse assessor)

Charter Hospital (part-time psychology intern)

Albuquerque Veterans Medical Center (half-time summer intern)

Predoctoral Traine

Provided psychotherapeutic (individual and group) services with supervision from clinical psychology faculty and psychologists in the community, Charter hospital, and VAMC; conducted behavioral medicine evaluations in VAMC; conducted skills training groups (communications, anger management, stress management).

2/1987 - 5/1991

NM State, Developmental Disabilities Bureau

Management Analyst

Managed statewide database on needs of persons with developmental disabilities; participated in planning for persons with dd.

1/1983 - 5/1985

All Indian Pueblo Council – University of New Mexico Teacher Education Program

Analyst/Acting Director

Provided data on coursework for planning, administering, and evaluating progress for an on-site teacher education program for Native American students from 19 NM Pueblo communities.

5/1980 - 6/1982

University of New Mexico , Office of Institutional Research

Statistician

Conducted statistical analyses for planning and evaluation of academic programs.

12/1979 - 4/1980

All Faith’s Receiving Home

Staff Supervisor/Child Care Worker

11/1975 – 6/1976

Supervised daily living, provided crisis intervention, and behavior management of infants, children, adolescents, and teens in a residential setting for neglected and abused youth.

University of New Mexico , Department of Psychology

Research Assistant (Frank Logan, PhD Research Laboratory)

Served as undergraduate assistant in animal behavior research laboratory.

6/1971 - 12/1972

chapters, articles and abstracts

Comforti, K. Bogenschutz, M.P., Handmaker, N.S., Braunstein, M., & Paine, S. (2000). Reliability of substance-related questionnaires in severely mentally ill substance abusers. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 24(5):75A.

Haley, D. W., Handmaker, N. S., Lowe, J. (2004). The effects of alcohol exposure on stress regulation in 6-month olds. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 28(5):954A.

Haley, D. W., Handmaker, N.S., & Lowe, J. (2006). Infant stress reactivity and prenatal alcohol exposure. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research,30(12):2055-64.

Handmaker, N.S. (2003). Relationships between prenatal alcohol consumption and maternal satisfaction. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, A.

Handmaker, N.S, & Anderson, R. (2002). Integrating substance abuse and mental health treatment: a meta-analytic review. In W.R. Miller, & C. Weisner (Eds.) Changing substance abuse through health and social systems. New York: Guildford Press.

Handmaker, N.S, & Douglas, S. (2003). Cognitive deficits associated with drinking during pregnancy. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25, S134.

Handmaker, N.S., Hester, R. K., & Delaney, H. (1999). A randomized controlled trial of videotaped training for obstetric care practitioners in brief alcohol counseling. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 93(2):213-8.

Handmaker, N.S., Lowe, J., Gendler, N., Douglas, S., & Sena, M. (2002). Neurodevelopmental deficits associated with drinking during pregnancy. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 26(5):92A.

Handmaker, N.S., & Meng, C. (2004). Executive function deficits among pregnant drinkers associated with poorer MET outcomes. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 28(5):424A.

Handmaker, N.S., Miller, W.R., & Manicke, M. (1993). Psychological and behavioral correlates of continued drinking during pregnancy following a brief intervention. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 16:158A.

Handmaker, N.S., Miller, W.R., & Manicke, M. (1999). Findings of a pilot study of motivational interviewing with pregnant drinkers. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 60:285-287.

Handmaker, N.S., Packard, M., & Comforti, K. (2001). Motivational interviewing in the treatment of dual disorders. In William Miller & Stephen Rollnick. Motivational interviewing: Preparing people for change (2 nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Handmaker, N.S, Rayburn, W.R., Meng, C., Bell, J.B., Rayburn, B. B., & Rappaport, V. J. (2006). Impact of alcohol exposure after pregnancy recognition on ultrasonographic fetal growth measures. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

Handmaker, N.S., Shaw, P., & Tonigan, J.S. (2000). Factor analytic structure and relationship to substance abuse of the AUDIT with pregnant drinkers. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 24(5):103A.

Handmaker, N.S. & Walters, S. (2002). Motivational interviewing for initiating change in problem drinking and drug use. In S.G. Hofman, S.G. & Tompson, M. C. (Eds.), Treating chronic and severe mental disorders: A handbook of empirically supported interventions. New York: Guilford Press.

Handmaker, N.S. & Wilbourne, P. (2001). Motivational interventions in prenatal clinics. Alcohol Research and Health, 25(3):219-229.

Shaw, P., Handmaker, N.S., & Tonigan, J.S. (2000). Non-dependent alcohol use at prenatal care initiation. Alcoholism:Clinical and Experimental Research, 24(5):103A.

Hester, R.K. & Sheehy, N.C. (1990). The grand unification theory of alcohol abuse: It’s time to stop fighting each other and start working together. In Ruth Engs (Ed.) Controversies in the Addictions Field, Vol. 1, Dubuque, IL: Kendall-Hunt.

Knight, J.E., Kodituwakku, P.W., Orrison, W.W., Lewine, J.D., Maclin, E.L., Weathersby, E.K., Cutler, S.K., McClain, C.H., Handmaker, N.S., & Handmaker, S.D. (1993). Magnetic Resonance Imaging in High-Functioning Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome who Exhibit Specific Neuropsychological Deficits. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 17:485A.

Kodituwakku, P.W., Handmaker, N.S., Cutler, S.K., Weathersby, E.K., & Handmaker, S.D. (1995). Specific Impairments in Self-Regulation in Children Exposed to Alcohol Prenatally. Alcoholism:Clinical and Experimental Research, 19:1558-1564.

Kodituwakku, P.W., Handmaker, N.S., Cutler, S.K., Weathersby, E.K., Handmaker, S.D., & Aase, J.M. (1992). Specific Impairments of Self-Regulation in FAS/FAE: A Pilot Study. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 16:158A.

Kodituwakku, P.W., Handmaker, N.S., Weathersby, E.K., Cutler, S.K., & Handmaker, S.D. (1994). Impaired Goal Management in Working Memory in FAS/FAE. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 18:502A.

Lowe, J., Handmaker, N.S., & Aragón, C. (2006). Impact of mother interactive style on infant affect among babies exposed to alcohol in utero. Infant Mental Health Journal, 27(4):371-82.

Miller, W.R., Brown, J.M., Simpson, T.L., Handmaker, N.S., Bien, T.H., Luckie, L.F., Montgomery, H.A., Hester, R.K., & Tonigan, J.S. (1995). What works? A methodological analysis of the alcohol treatment outcome literature. In R.K Hester & W.R. Miller (Eds.), Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches: Effective alternatives (2 nd ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Rayburn, W. R., Meng, C., Proctor, B., Rayburn, B. B. Handmaker, N.S. (2006). Beer consumption among hazardous drinkers during pregnancy. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 107: 355-60.

License

NM Board Psychologist Examiners, License #718, 07/17/98-present

Memberships in Professional societies

American Psychological Association

Research Society on Alcoholism