Diplomas/Degrees
Diplomas/Degrees
PsyD, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012)
M.S., Eastern University (2000)
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications
Certified School Psychologist
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Work Experience:
- Long Island University- Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Position: Assistant Professor/Coordinator
- West Chester Area School District, West Chester, PA
Position: School Psychologist
- Chichester School District, Chichester, PA
Position: School Psychologist
Internships:
- APPIC/APA Accredited Clinical Internship
Lutheran Family Health Center, NYU Langone, Brooklyn, NY
Specialized: Child/Forensic
- Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, Swarthmore, PA
-National Hospital for Kids in Crisis, Orefield, PA
Books
Books
Christner, R. W., Stewart, J. & Mulligan, C. A. (2024) Handbook of cognitive behavior group therapy for children and adolescents (eds.). New York: Routledge.
Chapters
Chapters
Mulligan, C. A., Christner, R. W. (2024). Revealing unspoken words: Using CBT with selective mutism. In R. W. Christner & R. Mennuti (ed.), Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice Third Edition. New York: Routledge.
Mulligan, C. A., Ayoub, J. L., & Liberti, S. (2024). Sexualized behaviors and social media. In R. W. Christner & R. Mennuti (ed.), Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice Third Edition. New York: Routledge.
Stewart, J., Christner, R. W., Mulligan, C. A., & Fox, E. (2024). Harm reduction: An alternate approach to compulsive and addictive behaviors. In R.W. Christner, J. Stewart & C. A. Mulligan (ed.). Handbook of cognitive behavior group therapy for children and adolescents. New York: Routledge.
Mulligan, C. A. (2024). Epilogue: Future considerations in CBT group treatment. In R.W. Christner, J. Stewart & C. A. Mulligan (ed.). Handbook of cognitive behavior group therapy for children and adolescents. New York: Routledge.
Mulligan, C. A., Goldring S., & Livanis A. (2017). Cognitive behavior therapy. In S. Goldstein & M. DeVries (ed.), Handbook of DSM-5 Disorders in Children and Adolescents.
Livanis, A., Mertturk, A., Benvenuto, S., & Mulligan, C.A. (2013) Treatment integrity of interventions that target executive function. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (ed.), Handbook of Executive Functioning.
Mulligan, C. A., & Christner, R. W. (2012). Selective Mutism: Cognitive behavioral assessment and intervention; In R. Mennuti, A. Freeman & R. W. Christner (ed.), Cognitive Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice, Second Ed. New York: Routledge
Livanis, A., Mulligan, C.A., Florin, D., & Mougrabi, R. (2012). Incorporating cognitive behavior therapy in a school-wide positive behavioralsupport system: Promoting good mental health in all children; In R. Mennuti, A. Freeman, & R.W Christner (ed.), Cognitive Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice, Second Ed. New York: Routledge.
Mulligan, C. A., & Christner, R. W. (2006). Selective Mutism: Cognitive Behavioral Assessment and Intervention; In R. Mennuti, A. Freeman & R. W. Christner (ed.), Cognitive Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice. New York: Routledge.
Articles
Articles
Mulligan, C. A, & Ayoub, J. L. (2023). Remote Assessment: Origins, Benefits and Concerns. Journal of Intelligence. 11(6), 114. http://doi.org/10.3390/jinelligence11060114.
Mulligan, C. A., & Fertig, A. (2022, September 12) How a new technology-avatar based SEL is supporting more students. https://districtadministration.com/author/christy-mulligan-and-alexander-fertig/ District Administration
Mulligan, C. A., Christner, R. W. Sexting: Schools in Crisis. (2017). The School Psychologist 71 (2) 19-28.
Mulligan, C. A., Ayoub, J., & Fishman, C. E. (2016). Sexually harmful youth:Successful reintegration to school. School Psychology Archives.
Mulligan, C. A., Hale, J. B, & Shipon-Blum, E. (2015). Selective Mutism: Identification of subtypes and implications for treatment. Journal of Education and Human Development, 4, 79-96. DOI:10.15640/jehd.v4n1a9
Conference Presentations
Conference Presentations
Mulligan, C. A. (proposal accepted). Unveiling the digital dangers of sexualized behaviors and social media. National Association of School Psychologists annual convention, Seattle, WA.
Stewart, J., Christner, R. W., & Mulligan, C.A. (2024). Wean from the screen: Harm reduction for media-device use. National Association of School Psychologists annual Convention, New Orlean, LA.
Mulligan, C. A., & Ayoub, J. L (2023). Understanding the benefits and concerns of remote assessment. New York Association of School Psychologists annual conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Mulligan, C. A., (2017, February). Sexually harmful youth: Benefits to successful reintegration. Mini-skills workshop accepted 2017 Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), San Antonio, Tx.
Mulligan, C. A. (2016, July). Selective mutism: Subtypes and treatment. Conference of International School Psychology Association (ISPA), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mulligan, C. A. (2016, July). Students who engage in sexually harmful behavior: Evaluation, treatment and transitions. Conference of International School Psychology Association (ISPA), Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Mulligan, C. A., Joseph, C., & Blackwood, K. (2015, October). Test anxiety in the age of high stakes testing. Annual Convention of the New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP) Verona, NY.
Mulligan, C.A., & Ayoub, J. (2015, October). The juvenile sex offender and re-entry to the school. Annual Convention of the New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), Verona, NY.
Mulligan, C. A. (November, 2013). APPIC Internships. Presentation at the 2013 Annual Convention of the New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP) White Plains, NY.
Mulligan, C. A. & Benvenuto, S. (February, 2013). What school psychologists need to know about juvenile sex offenders. Mini-skills workshop accepted for the 2013 Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Seattle, WA.
Mulligan, C. A. (February, 2013). Subtypes and executive function deficits. Mini-skills workshop accepted for the 2013 Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Seattle, WA.
Mulligan, C.A. (October, 2012). Selective mutism: Identification of subtypes and the influence of treatment. Paper accepted for the 2012 Annual Convention of the New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP) Niagra Falls, NY.
Mertturk, A., & Mulligan, C.A. (October, 2012). Mood disorders and conduct issues among juvenile delinquents. Paper accepted for the 2012 Annual Convention of the New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), Niagra Falls
Mulligan, C. A. (2011, February). Selective mutism: Subtypes, characteristics, treatment. Mini-skills workshop presented for the 2011 Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), San Francisco, CA.
Mulligan, C.A., Christner, R.W. (2008, February). Selective mutism: Identification of subtypes and influence of treatment. Mini-skills workshop presented for the 2008 Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), New Orleans, LA.
Christner, R.W., & Mulligan, C.A. (2006, March). Assessment and treatmentof selective mutism: A cognitive-behavioral perspective. Mini-skills workshop presented at the 2006 Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Anaheim, CA.
Invited Presentations
Invited Presentations
Mulligan, C. A. (2022, January). Addressing anxiety in a post-covid world. ParsippanySchool District, Parsippany, NJ.
Mulligan, C. A. (2021, October). Sexually harmful youth: Conceptualization and treatment strategies. Invited presentation at Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico.
Mulligan, C. A. (2021, April). Anxiety: Advanced treatment and interventions.Parsippany School District, Parsippany, NJ
Mulligan, C.A. (2021, February). Anxiety: Interventions and strategies. Parsippany School District, Parssipany, NJ.
Mulligan, C.A. (2020, November). Anxiety: In the Era of Covid. Parsippany School District, Parsippany, NJ.
Mulligan, C.A. (2017, January). Selective mutism: Crossing cultural boundaries. Invited Presentation at Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico.
Mulligan, C. A. (December, 2012). Selective mutism: Subtype characteristics and Treatment. Invited Workshop for the New Jersey Association of School Psychologists (NJASP) Winter Conference, Jamesburg, NJ.
Mulligan, C.A. (2012, March). A Process Oriented Approach to Assessment. Invited Presentation at Universidad Anahuac, Queretaro, Mexico.
Mulligan, C.A. (2012, March). Dyslexia: Identification, Subtypes & Programs. Invited Presentation at Universidad Anahuac, Queretaro, Mexico.
Mulligan, C.A. (2012, March). An Introduction to Selective Mutism: Characteristics, Assessment and Treatment. Invited Presentation at Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico.
Mulligan, C. A. (2012, March). Understanding Positive Behavioral Support: Strategies, Techniques and Management. Invited Presentation at Jackson Developmental Center, Long Island City, NY.
Mulligan, C. A. (2011, November). Selective Mutism: Assessment, Identification and Treatment. Presentation for the Psychologist-In-Training (PIT) interns. Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY.
Mulligan, C. A. (2011, April). Curriculum Based Measurement. Presentation for the Psychologist-In-Training (PIT) interns. Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY.
Mulligan, C.A. (2006, February). Selective Mutism: Behavior Support and Classroom Accommodations. Presentation for the Child Study Team, Perkiomen Valley School District.
Other Work
Other Work
2022- present Assistant News Letter Editor, New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP)
2022- present New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP) Board member
2024-present Steering Committee Trainers of School Psychologists NY
Dissertations Chaired
Dissertations Chaired
External Reader on dissertation committee at Adelphi University. Marro, B. (March, 2023). Behavioral Feeding Treatment for ASD Youth in the School Setting.
External Reader on dissertation committee at Adelphi University. Warner, L. (August, 2022). Using a mindfulness smartphone app to reduce parenting stress and increase mindful parenting.
External Reader on dissertation committee at Hofstra University. Ayoub, J.
(August, 2020). Does Cognitive Scatter Attenuate the Validity of the Global Intelligence
Score?
3rd chair on dissertation committee at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Skolnik, E. (May, 2016) Relationship of specific executive functions with academic achievement.
3rd chair on dissertation committee at Immaculata University. Whittaker, P. (March, 2015) Teacher perceptions of school based barriers that contribute to the underrepresentation of African Americans in gifted programs.
3rd chair on dissertation committee at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Davis, A (October, 2012) Gender effects on stress and coping among early adolescence (ages 10-11) in a middle class New Jersey school.
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