ADVIP Member Directory

ADVIP members include researchers with an expertise in the field of partner and family abuse, or provide direct intervention services to perpetrators and have indicated a commitment to evidence-based practice. Both members and non-members can view the membership directory.  Individuals with a Full Membership to ADVIP  can write posts to our blog pages and enjoy other benefits not available to individuals with a Limited Membership.  To become a member, or to upgrade membership from Limited Member to Full Member, go to the JOIN ADVIP link on the home page.

Some ADVIP members have organized into local chapters.  Local chapters allow members to meet face-to-face, or through Skype or other electronic forums, to network and advance evidence-based practice in their local communities. A list of local ADVIP chapters can be found on this page.

In this Searchable Master List, you may click on member’s name to view their full profile page containing information about their location, background, training, intervention services and research interests.  In the member’s profile page, you can click on the country, state, province or city to view all other members in those categories.

There are two additional search boxes.  The one on the left allows you to find members according to their status as either Researcher or Provider.    The box on the right allows you to conduct a more refined search, to find members by city, state or province, research interests (e.g., domestic violence risk factors, motivation, impact on children) or clinical services and modalities (e.g., batterer groups, parenting programs, substance abuse treatment, etc.).  Keep in mind that some profile data can be entered in multiple ways , so if a search in unsuccessful try a related keyword – for example, “group counseling” instead of “group therapy,” “LGBTQ” instead of “LGBT,” and so forth.  

An additional Master List of all ADVIP members organized by country can be found on this page.

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Michael Walker (Guerneville, United States) Provider, Researcher

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The Wright Institute Home PO BOX 1178 Guerneville California 95446 United States Home Phone: 707-536-3608 Work Phone: 707-536-3608
Professional Background

I am a Pre-Doctoral Intern in clinical psychology at the Wright Institute, Berkeley, California.  I am conducting a study for my dissertation exploring the trauma histories of men who have been court ordered to attend Batterer Intervention Programs.

The Title of the Dissertation:  THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA ON LEVELS OF PTSD AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING IN MEN ATTENDING COURT-MANDATED BATTERER INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

Participation in the study consists of completing psychological tests.  All participants will receive $20 for their participation.  This study has been approved by the Wright Institute and more information is available by contacting me at mwalker@wi.edu or by calling (707) 536-3608.  Dissertation Chair:  Matthew McKay, Ph.D.

I have also been a Batterer Intervention Provider for 15 years in Sonoma County through Russian River Counselors.  I have provided trainings for Batterer Intervention Group Facilitators as well as supervision for MFT Trainees and Interns.

I completed my APA Pre-Doctoral Internship in rural Alaska through the the Alaska Psychology Internship Consortium and Norton Sound Health Corporation, Nome AK.  Norton Sound Health Corporation is in the Bering Strait Region of remote Northwest Alaska and operates the regional hospital in Nome as well as clinics in 15 Native villages.

Currently I am working at Providence: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Program.