Nancy A. Crawford, Psy.D. - Biola University

EDUCATION
Nancy A. Crawford, Psy.D.
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639
Nancy.Crawford@biola.edu
Licensed Psychologist #PS-009248-L (Pennsylvania)
Psy.D. (1999) Clinical Psychology
Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL
Dissertation Topic: Perceived Ministry Roles and Measures of Well-being among Missionary Women.
Advisor: Helen M. DeVries, Ph.D.
M.A. (1990) Clinical Psychology
Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL
18 Hours Continuing Certification (1984) -- Michigan Department of Education
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
History and Social Sciences (grades 6-12); #CC-PYP420317400
B.A.Ed. (1981) Social Studies, Provisional Teachers Certification
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Graduated with distinction.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Tumaini Counselling Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
June 2001- June 2010
Work as part of a multi-disciplined/multi-cultural team to provide clinical services for missionaries, their
families, and mission organizations throughout East and Central Africa.
Clinical services: Individual, marital, and family therapy. Educational, Cognitive and Personality
assessments. Crisis and Trauma Support. Design and facilitation of preventive workshops for
mission personnel. Consultation to mission administrators.
Administrative roles: As Clinical Lead have overseen the creation, implementation and adherence to
various clinical policies and procedures, am responsible for calling and chairing clinical meetings, and
liaising with operations coordinator of the center.
Supervision: Designed training program and provided supervision for pre- M.A to post-doctoral level
interns.
Tuscarora Resource Center/Alongside, Inc.
Mt. Bethel, PA
September 1999 to November 2000
Post-doctoral Internship
Provided intensive outpatient counseling, group therapy, marital therapy, psychoeducational seminars for
pastors, missionaries and their families. Presenting issues included impulse control disorders, depression,

anxiety, addictions, loss and grief, transition, marital discord, parenting issues, and personality disorders.
Approximately half of clientele were mandated by organization.
Supervisor: Jeanne Jensma, Ph.D.
International Personnel Consultants
Columbia, S.C.
January to November 2000
Conducted testing and assessment for missionary candidates. Test battery included clinical interview, MMPI-
2, 16PF, Myers-Briggs, PRF.
Supervisor: Steve Sweatman, Ph.D.
BroMenn Healthcare
Bloomington, IL
August 1998 to August 1999
Pre-doctoral Internship
Provided clinical services such as outpatient counseling, in-patient groups, sex offender groups. Completed
rotations in rehabilitation psychology, rural psychology, ADHD testing and treatment planning, addictions
recovery, and hospital chaplaincy. Presenting problems include survivors and perpetrators of domestic
violence, depression, and anxiety.
Supervisors: Robert Gizzard, Ph.D., Kevin Krippner, Ph.D., Timothy Shannon, Psy.D.
Family Guidance Center
Aurora, IL
September 1997 to July 1998
Psychology Clerkship
Outpatient psychodiagnostic assessment and treatment planning; individual and group psychotherapy; and
case management with adults. Presenting problem for all clients was Opioid Dependence; treatment milieu
included methadone.
Supervisors: William Schaeffer, Ph.D. and Tony Dattomo, M.S./Kellie Gage, M.S
Trinity International University Counseling Center
Deerfield, IL
September 1996 to June 1997
Psychology Practicum
Outpatient psychodiagnostic assessment and treatment planning; and individual and marital therapy with
college and seminary students. Presenting problems included Major Depression, Dysthymia, Generalized
Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Adjustment Disorder, relational problems, identity problems, acculturation
problems, and bereavement. Weekly participation in training and experiential therapy groups.
Supervisors: Miriam Stark, Ph.D. and Jan P. Hook, EdD.
Psychotherapy and Consultation Services
Wheaton, IL
1996 - 1997
Provided testing and assessment for missionary candidates. Test battery included clinical interview, MMPI,
16PF, PRF, and Myers-Briggs.
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Psychotherapy & Consultation Services
Wheaton, IL
September 1995 to August 1996
Psychology Practicum
Psychodiagnostic assessment and screening for missionary candidates and their families; consultations
provided to three international mission boards. Individual and group therapy for suburban population --
presenting problems included Major Depression, Cyclothymic Disorder, Dysthymia, Acute Anxiety Disorder,
sexual abuse and relational problems.
Supervisors: Frances J. White, Ph.D. and Betty Riley, Ph.D.
Rift Valley Academy
Kijabe, Kenya.
September 1991 to July 1995
Established and fulfilled the role of Counselor-in-Residence. Provided individual therapy to upper primary
and secondary students, and consultation on mental health issues to administration.
Counseling Services Center, Ltd. & Foxhill Community Services
Carol Stream, IL Batavia, IL
June 1990 to May 1991 June 1990 to May 1991
Provided Individual and marital therapy as a contract therapist.
Foxhill Community Services
Batavia, IL
September 1989 to May 1990
M.A. Internship
Individual, marital, and family therapy. Presenting problems included Dysthmia, Generalized Anxiety
Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia, relationship problems, and bereavement.
Supervisor: Mary M. Goebel, M.A.
Huron Valley Child Guidance Center
Ann Arbor, MI
Summer 1983
Counselor and Case Manager at therapeutic day camp.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2010 – present Assistant Professor, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, La
Mirada, California.
Course instructor: Cognitive Assessment (1 st year doctoral students), Clinical
Supervision and Consultation (Advanced standing doctoral students),
Practicum Consultation (2 nd year doctoral students), Seminar in Therapeutic
Techniques (undergraduates),.
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2004 – 2009 Visiting Lecturer, Scott Theological College, Machakos, Kenya
Introduction to Psychology Course offered to second year undergraduate students as a
block course in January of each year.
Fall 2003 Visiting Lecturer, Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction to Counseling Theories course offered to first year post-graduate
students.
2001 – present Co-facilitator for Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills Workshops ©
This 5-day workshop, built on Adult Education Principles, is offered twice a year in
Nairobi. In March 2008 participated in a Facilitators Training Workshop as one of
the trainers. Have also co-facilitated SYIS in South Africa (October 2003) and Egypt
(November 2008.)
1991-1995 Social Studies Teacher, Rift Valley Academy, Kijabe, Kenya.
Spring 1993 Instructor, Alpha Omega Seminary, Jinja, Uganda. Introduction to Psychology
course specifically designed for pastors in developing countries.
Fall 1990 Instructor, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. Introduction to Psychology
1986-1988 Social Studies Teacher, Rift Valley Academy, Kijabe, Kenya
1981-1985 Social Studies Teacher, Grace Bible Christian Academy, Ann Arbor, MI
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
May 2006 Thesis Supervisor, Mentoring effects on self-esteem, locus of control and self-efficacy of
economically poor women. Mary Maina, M.A. Candidate, Daystar University.
August 2005 Thesis Supervisor, Counseling of hearing-impaired student athletes in Nairobi Province; A
study of selected schools. Grace Wanjiku Joseph, M.A. Candidate, Daystar University.
September, 1998 to March, 1999 Dissertation. Explored the application of role theory to levels of well-being
for expatriate missionary women in East Africa. A new typology for married missionary
women was a result of this study. Implications for the preparation and retention of
missionary women were discussed.
September, 1995 to June 1997 Senior Research Assistant to Carlos F. Pozzi, Psy.D. Second author on "The
relationship between delinquency and acculturation: Differences across generations of
Hispanic families with adolescent children" presented at the 1996 Conference of the Coalition
of Minority Males in Baltimore. Also assisted in initial steps of research project on
acculturation models.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Psychological Association since 1996.
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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (Selection)
Crawford, N.A. (2010, November) 9 Things that Kept me up at Night: Ethics and the mental
health and missions practitioner. Plenary Session, Mental Health and Missions Conference, Angola,
IN.
Crawford, N.A. (2009, November) Stress, Life-Work Balance, and Trust in God. Breakaway
workshop at LittWorld 2009, Limuru, Kenya.
Crawford, N.A. (2008, March) Motivational Interviewing: beyond getting people to eat right, drink
less, and exercise more. Presentation to Nairobi area counselors, Karen, Kenya.
Crawford, N.A. (2008, February) How Shall We Now Treat Each Other: Given ALL that has
happened. Workshop for students of Scott Theological College at the request of the Student Spiritual Life
Committee in response to the post-election violence in Kenya.
Crawford, N.A. (2006, April and 2007, February) Love, Work and Me. Presentation at the AIM Care
Coast Retreats at Mombasa, Kenya and re-presented to missionaries of College Church, Wheaton, IL.
Crawford, N.A. (2006, February and 2006, May) The Psychology (Soul Care) of Forgiveness.
Presentation to AIM missionary women’s retreat, and re-presented to missionary women of the greater
Nairobi area.
Bagge, R.W., Dalzell, L, & Crawford, N.A. (2005, August) Member Care in the Midst of Crisis.
Workshop presented to SIL Member Care personnel in East Africa, Ruiru, Kenya.
Shaw, T & Crawford, N.A. (2005, February) Early psychological intervention following trauma:
What may help? What may not? Presentation to Nairobi area counselors, Karen, Kenya.
Crawford, N.A. (2005, August and 2002, August) Eating Disorders. Presentation to all female
Secondary students of Rift Valley Academy, Health Fair, Kijabe, Kenya.
Miersma, P.L.& Crawford, N.A. (2002, November) Letter from Africa: Perspectives on
Missionaries and their Organizations. Plenary session at Mental Health and Missions, Angola, IN.
Crawford, N.A. (2001, December) Loss and Grief. Workshop presented to AIM missionaries at
annual spiritual life Kenya conference, Kijabe, Kenya. NOTE: This seminar has been re-presented in a
variety of venues.
Crawford, N.A. (2000, November) Transitions. Seminar presented at annual Re-entry seminar for
AIM missionaries, Pearl River, NY. NOTE: This seminar has been re-presented in a variety of venues.
Crawford, N.A. (1999, November) Missionary Women Speak: Ministry Roles, Well-being, and
Future Directions. Session speaker at Mental Health and Missions, Angola, IN.
Crawford, N.A. & DeVries, H.M. (1999, April) Perceived Ministry Roles and Measures of Wellbeing
among Missionary Women. Session speaker at International Conference on Christian Psychology and
Counseling, Colorado Springs, CO.
Crawford, N.A. (1994, April) The Rub of Interpersonal Relationships. Session speaker at Annual
Retreat for World Gospel Mission East Africa Personnel, Limuru, Kenya.
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Crawford, N.A. (1992, April) The Single Person in the Context of World Missions. Workshop at
Annual Retreat for World Gospel Mission East Africa Personnel, Limuru, Kenya.
PUBLICATIONS
Crawford, N.A. & DeVries, H.M. (2005) “Relationship between Role Perception and Well-being in
married Female Missionaries. Journal of Psychology and Theology. 33 (3).
Crawford, N.A. (2002) “Missionary Women Speak” Enhancing Missionary Vitality. J.R. Powell &
J.M. Bowers, Eds. Palmer Lake, CO: Missionary Training Internship.
Crawford, N.A. (2000) "Counseling with Missionaries and their Families" Evangelical Dictionary of
World Missions. S. Moreau, Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
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