Douglas C. Darnall, Ph.D.

2980 Belmont Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44505 Licensed Psychologist OH-1730

Phone: (330) 759-2310 Fax:     (330) 759-0018 E-mail: Douglas900@aol.com

EDUCATION

Kent State University

Ph.D. – March, 1979
Dissertation Title: The Development of a Social Skills Inventory (S.S.I.)
Major: Counseling
Cognate: Group Dynamics (Organizational Development)
Minor: Sociology

San Diego State University

M. S. Degree – June, 1969
Major: Counseling (Vocational Rehabilitation)

San Diego State University

B. A. Degree – June, 1967
Major: Psychology

Western Behavioral Science Institute

Professional training program for facilitators involving all aspects of sensitivity groups and T-group methods

Temple University School of Medicine

Department of Psychiatry
Behavioral Therapy Institute under the direction of Dr. Joseph Wolpe

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals

Surveyors Training of Psychiatric Facilities

Licensed Psychologist – State of Ohio #1730 – Date: 2/7/75
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – State of Ohio # E-548

PUBLICATIONS

“Divorce Casualties: Protecting Your Children from Parental Alienation.” Published by Taylor Publishing. 1998

“Divorce Casualties: Understanding Parental Alienation.” Published by the Taylor Publishing Group, New York, New York. 2008

“Not in the Best Interest of the Child,” North Dakota Law Review, August, 1999

“Parental Alienation and its Impact on Legal and Mental Health Systems. Part I and II. DVD” (223) Life Messages, Inc.

Baker, A.J.L., & Darnall, D. (2006) Behaviors and strategies of parental alienation: A survey of parental experiences. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 45 (1/2) 97-124.

Baker, A.J.L. & Darnall, D. (2007) A Construct Validation Study of the Eight Components of Parental Alienation Syndrome. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage. 47(1/2) 55-75.

Darnall, D.C. & Steinberg, B.F. (2008) Motivational models for spontaneous reunification with alienated children – Part I. Article accepted for publication. Journal of Family Therapy. 36 (2) 107-115.

Darnall, D.C. & Steinberg, B.F. (2008) Motivational models for spontaneous reunification with alienated children – Part II. Article accepted for publication. Journal of Family Therapy. 36 (3) 253-261.

Darnall, D.C. (May 25, 2010) Beyond Divorce Casualties: Reunifying the Alienated Family. Roman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Lanham, Maryland.

Darnall, D.C. (July, 2011) The Psychosocial Treatment of Parental Alienation. Child Adolescent Psychiatric Clin. N. Am. 479-494. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Youngstown State University – Guidance and Counseling: Behavioral Therapy, Alcoholic Counseling, Human Sexuality, Abnormal Behavior, Crisis Intervention, Personality Theory, Statistics I, Psychology I, and D.S.M. III Psychodiagnostics

Kent State University – Small Group Process, Human Sexuality, and Principals of Organizational Change

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association
Ohio Psychological Association
Liberty Business Association (past president)
Ohio School Board Association
Association of Family & Conciliation Courts
Society for Personality Assessment
On the Editorial Board for the American Journal of Family Therapy (2009-2011). 

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Officer – PsyCare, Inc.
2980 Belmont Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44505                                         11/ 1985 – Present

Private Practice, Clinical Psychologist – PsyCare, Inc. 
2980 Belmont Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44505

Provide psychotherapy, assessment and consultation   05/ 1980 – Present

Weathersfield School Board (President 1999 – 2000) 
Route 46
Mineral Ridge, Ohio 44440                                      Jan, 1998 – Dec. 2005

Trumbull County Family Court 
220 Main Avenue, S. W. 
P. O. Box 1350 
Warren, Ohio 44482

Supervised Psychology Department and conduct forensic and custody evaluations.                                                            8/ 1983 – Retired 
                                                                                        July 2005

Youngstown State University 
Departments of Graduate Education & Psychology
410 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44503

Taught Human Sexuality, Behavior Therapy, Alcoholism, Abnormal Behavior, Crisis Intervention, Personality Theory, Statistics I, Psychology 560, and D.S.M. III Psychodiagnostics.                                       Sept. 1976 – 6/1994

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals 

Participated in Team Surveys for psychiatric and substance abuse in-patient facilities.                                                                   June/1987 – 6/88

Woodside Receiving Hospital 
800 E. Indianola Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44502

Director of Psychological Services – Responsible for program management, supervision, psychological evaluations as well as providing individual and group psychotherapy. Served as member of the Hospital’s Executive Committee, Utilization Review Committee, Patient Care Audit Committee, and as Chairperson of Patient/Staff Humanization, Programming, and Open Hospital Committees.                                               Feb. 1977 – May 1980

Daybreak 
Children & Family Services
420 Oak Hill Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44502

Program Director – Responsible for implementing crisis intervention program for runaway adolescents. Immediate responsibilities included staff and case supervision, fiscal management, public relations, and community liaison.
                                                                            Jan. 1976 – Feb. 1977

Kent State University 
Department of Allied Sciences
Kent, Ohio 

Part-time Instructor – Responsible for teaching small group process and human sexuality.                                                     Jan. 1973 – 1977

Townhall II 
College Avenue
Kent, Ohio

Coordinator of Psychological Services – Responsible for providing counseling services to individuals involved in severe emotional crisis. Responsibilities included interviewing, referrals, counseling, and program evaluation. Also responsible for recruitment and supervision of volunteer counselors. Provided consultation and training for volunteer para-professionals.  
                                                                          March 1973 – Jan. 1976

Transition Institute 
Berkeley, CA

Executive Director – Developed the institute to assist individuals in making major life transitions, e.g. divorced, widowed. The program placed emphasis on workshops and individual counseling. Responsibilities included budget management and program development.                 Jan. 1971 – Sept. 1971

 

OTHER

Dr. Darnall has appeared in court on over one hundred (100) cases in eleven (11) States involving issues of custody, parental alienation syndrome, parental alienation, and other forensic matters. He has also appeared on the Montel Show and Court TV. Reference to his work has been cited in over 50 newspaper articles. He has given presentations at both State and National Conferences including the Missouri State Bar and North Dakota State Bar Associations, AFCC, Children's Rights Council, and Local and State Bar Associations addressing visitation of alienation and parenting. 

REFERENCES

Outstanding professional and personal references are available upon request.