Abbreviated Vita*
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Gordon I. Herz, PhD
Forward Psychology Group, LLC
478 Commerce Drive, Suite 204
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 833-7533
Licensed Psychologist, WI License #1715
FORMAL EDUCATION
1992: Ph.D, Clinical Psychology, sub-specialty area, clinical neuropsychology; Memphis State University (University of Memphis), Memphis, Tennessee
1986 – 1987: American Psychological Association approved internship in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Health Care Psychology; University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin; Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine and Psychiatry
1985: M.S., Psychology, sub-specialty area, clinical neuropsychology; Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee
1978: M.A., Communication Science with emphasis in Interpersonal Communication; College of Human Learning and Development, Governor’s State University, Park Forest South, Illinois
1975: B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Political Science major
EMPLOYMENT
2003 – Present: Independent practice and founder, Forward Psychology Group, LLC
1993 – 2002: Independent practice, Mental Health Associates, 20 S. Park Street, Suite 408, Madison, Wisconsin, 53715
1992 – 2000: Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Neuropsychology Services, Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin
1987 – 1992: Psychologist Associate, Brain Trauma Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Herz, G. (1991). Efficacy of computer-assisted cognitive skills training for brain-injured adults. Doctoral Dissertation, Memphis State University.
Rozensky, R. H., Feldman Honor, L., Rasinski, K., Tovian, S. M., & Herz, G. I. (1986). Paper-and-pencil versus computer-administered MMPIs: A comparison of patients’ attitudes. Computers in Human Behavior, 2, 111-116.
Herz, G. (1985). Multivariate prediction of surgical outcome in chronic low back pain. Master’s Thesis, Memphis State University.
Rozensky, R. H., Feldman Honor, L., Tovian, S. M., Herz, G., & Holland, M. (1985). Tolerance of pain by cancer patients in hyperthermia treatment. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 3, 75-81.
Harasymiw, S. J., McKian, P.M., and Herz, G. I. (1983). Comparative analysis of MMPI Form R and MMPI-168 profiles in low back pain patients.
Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 15, 147-153.
CONFERENCE/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
2002: “Improving Your Memory” – Seminar/Workshop, March and September, City of Madison Organizational Development and Training Department
2002: “Lazy Person’s Guide to Relaxation” – Invited talk, Oakwood Village
2001: “Tips for Improving Your Memory” – Invited address, City of Madison, Employee Assistance Program
2001: “Tips for a Mental Health Tune-Up” Invited talk, Oakwood Village, Madison, Wisconsin
2001: “Coping with Difficult Families” – Invited staff in-service training, Middleton Village, Middleton, Wisconsin
2000: “Biological, Psychosocial and Vocational Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury” – Invited lecture, University of Wisconsin Rehabilitation Psychology Department course
2000: “Depression or Just the Blues?” – Invited in-service training, State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce Employee Assistance Program., Madison, Wisconsin and Middleton Village, Middleton, Wisconsin
2000: “Mental Health and Aging” – Invited in-service training, City View Nursing Home, Madison, Wisconsin
1999: “The Seven Minute Neurocognitive Screen” – Invited address, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s and Memory Diagnostic Centers Coalition First Annual Conference, Spring Green, Wisconsin
1999, 2000: “Mind/body, Stress, and Stress Management”; invited address, Department of Regulation and Licensing and Department of Commerce, Madison, Wisconsin
1998: “Neuropsychological Factors in Determining Fitness to Drive”; invited address, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Conference, Madison, Wisconsin
1997: “Neuropsychological factors predicting safe driving after brain injury”; paper presentation, Meriter Hospital PM&R Annual Fall Conference
1997: “Brain Injury Clinical Management Guideline”; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Quarterly In service, Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin
1997: “Integration of Neurocognitive Screening with Functional Measures and In-Vehicle Assessment to Assist in Making Decisions About Return to Driving After Brain Injury”; Herz & Becker; paper presentation, Midwest Neuropsychology Group Annual Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin
1996: “Psychosocial and Community Re-Integration Outcome After Day Rehabilitation in a Mixed Diagnostic Population”; Herz, McComish, Hunter, Hall & Best; paper presentation, “Community Reintegration after Brain Injury: Memory, Development & Behavior”, Tenth Annual Conference, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Washington, DC
LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
2006 – 2009: Chair, Meriter Hospital Psychology Section
2005 – Present: Internet Editor, APA Division 42, Psychologists in Independent Practice — Division 42
2004 – 2006: Board Member, National Coalition of Mental Health Professionals and Consumers — The National Coalition
2000 – 2002: Chair, Meriter Hospital Psychology Section Executive Committee
1998 – 2000: Vice Chair, Meriter Hospital Psychology Section Executive
Committee
1996 – 2000: Board Member, Preferred Mental Health Professionals, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin; elected Vice President, May 1997
1995 – Present: Psychology Subcommittee member, United Credentials Committee, Madison Hospitals
1994 – Present: Hospital Privileges: Allied Health Professional in the Department of Psychiatry/Psychology, St. Marys Hospital Medical Center and Consulting Staff Member, Department of Allied Health Professionals, Psychology, Meriter Hospital, Madison Wisconsin
1993 – 1998: Facilitator, “Young Adult Stroke Survivors’ Support Group,” Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin
1993 – 2005: Listed, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, #42670
1993 – Present: Member, American Psychological Association
1993 – Present: Member, APA Division 40, Clinical Neuropsychology.
2001-Present: Member, APA Division 42, Independent Practice
1993 – 2000: Member, International Neuropsychological Society
1993 – Present: Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology
1992 – 2002: Member, Wisconsin Psychological Association
1992 – Present: Member, Wisconsin Brain Trauma Association and
National Head Injury Foundation
1992 – Present: Member, Midwest Neuropsychology Group
1992 – Present: Licensed Psychologist, State of Wisconsin; License #1715
1984 – 1986: Board Member, Mid-South Head Trauma Association, Memphis, Tennessee
1984 – 1985: Licensed Psychological Examiner, State of Tennessee, License #PE 1086
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*This is an abbreviated version of Dr. Herz’s vita for this web site. Please email Dr. Herz if you would like the complete version.