Course Title: Psychology of Sport -

The Mind-Body Connection in Action
Department: Clinical Psychology

Email: slinke@ucsd.edu

Education

Ph.D. SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (anticipated May 2011)

Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology Specialty Track
M.S. Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University (anticipated December 2007)

M.P.H. Health Promotion Specialty Track, San Diego State University (anticipated May 2009)

B.A. Psychology Major, Philosophy/Religion Minor, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO (May 2004)

Summa Cum Laude, Fall 2002 Study Abroad – Kingston University, London, England

 

Experience

Group Therapy Leader, VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA July 2007-present
Lead, co-lead, and facilitate group therapy sessions (e.g., Relapse Prevention, Stress Management), Receive interactive weekly supervision from licensed clinical psychologists, and Attend weekly seminars on alcohol/drug abuse topics

Therapist, SDSU Psychology Clinic, San Diego, CA July 2006-June 2007
Conducted weekly therapy sessions with clients, using primarily cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapy techniques, Received weekly supervision from licensed clinical psychologists

Personal Assistant for Michael Cameron, Ph.D., Westwood, California February-August 2005
Gathered information for all states and professions to be targeted on Cameron Education & Training website, which will offer continuing education courses for mental health professionals, Composed all web pages concerning individual requirements for each state and profession, Collaborated with web-designer and web-master to create web pages for site. Worked closely with Dr. Cameron and Dr. David Plotkin regarding business logistics, Wrote questions for on-line exam, based on a psychology book, Billed clients, communicated with insurance companies, created room schedule, and completed other tasks related to Dr. Cameron’s private practice and supervision of other therapists

Personal Trainer, LA Fitness, Westwood, California February-August 2005
Earned Personal Trainer/Counselor Certification through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) in September 2004, Designed and implemented individualized weight training programs for clients

Group Exercise Instructor, YMCA, Santa Monica, CA; Kirksville, MO January 2001-February 2005
Earned Primary Group Exercise and Telefitness Certifications through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) in January 2001 and September 2002, respectively, Earned and renewed American Red Cross Adult Workplace CPR with AED Certification, Taught group fitness classes (aerobics and strength training) and motivated gym members

Substitute teacher, Blue Springs R-IV School District, Blue Springs, Missouri May 2002-June 2004
Taught all grades and subjects as needed during breaks from college, Responsible for classroom management and curriculum

 

Honors/Affiliations/Publications

Student Travel Award for the American Psychosomatic Society 2007 Conference
Who’s Who Among Students in Colleges & Universities
The National Dean’s List
Phi Kappa Phi
Psi Chi
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Cardinal Key National Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society
Outstanding Senior Psychology Student finalist (Truman State University)
Truman Leadership Scholarship
Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship
American Psychological Association – Graduate Student Member
American Psychosomatic Society – Associate Member
Rutledge, T. & Linke, S. E. (2007, May). Comment on: Watkins LL, Blumenthal JA, Davidson JRT,
Babyak MA, McCants CB, Sketch MH. Phobic anxiety, depression, and risk of ventricular arrhythmias in patients with coronary heart disease. Psychosomatic Medicine 2006; 68(5):651-656. Evidence Based Mental Health, 10 (2).
Rutledge, T., Reis, V.A., & Linke, S.E. (2007). Depression and heart failure: Why the link continues to elude us: reply. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 49, 1504.
Rutledge, T., Linke, S.E., Olson, M.B., Johnson, D., Bittner, V., Kelsey, S.F., Reis, S.E., Eteiba, W., Cornell, C.E., Vaccarino, V., Sheps, D.S., Shaw, L.J., & Bairey Merz, C.N. (2007, March). Modifiable CVD risk factors and clinical events among women with suspected myocardial ischemia: The WISE study. Oral presentation at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 28th Annual Scientific Conference, Washington, D.C.