Areas of Instruction:
- Advanced Topics in Multicultural Psychology
Scholarly & Professional Interests:
Research Interests
- Equine Assisted Therapy and Equine Assisted Learning
- Cultural Diversity Issues in Education, Research, Treatment and Assessment
- Prevention and Treatment of Social Violence
- Prevention and Treatment of Interpersonal Violence
- Adolescent Development
- Identity Development in Bi-racial, Bi-cultural Individuals
- Theory and Practice of Adult Education
- Women’s Issues/Feminist Psychology in Theory and Practice
Professional Memberships:
- 2007-present: EAGALA Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association
- 1998-present: American Psychological Association
- 2001-2003: International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
- Society for the Psychology of Women, Division 35 American Psychological Association
Honors and Awards:
- 2005: Ethnic Minority Dissertation Award, Fielding Graduate University School of Psychology
- 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004: Diversity Scholarship Award. Fielding Graduate University.
- 2004: Fielding Graduate University Research Grant
- 2001, 2002, 2003: Nominee, “Excellence in Teaching Award”, DePaul University School for New Learning
- 2001: American Psychological Association, Division 29, Diversity Award, for “Second Thoughts: The Integration of Cognitive Therapy for Addressing Multiculturalism and Diversity.”
- 1998: Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, DePaul University
- 1997: Macrea Scholarship, DePaul University
Publications:
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. (2011). “The First and Second Coming of White Buffalo Calf Woman.” Chapter In Patricia Monaghan (Ed.) Goddesses in World Culture Volume III. Praeger ABC-CLIO. Santa Barbara, CA. (pp.161-175)
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A, (2011, January). “MEMOIRS : Relationships with animals give our lives hope and meaning” Animals in Print: A book review column centered on Animal-Human relationships. Animal and Human Interaction Research and Practice Newsletter. Section 13, Div. 17, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association (pp.12-13).
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. (2011, January). “Reading Horses, Reading People: Improving Social Skills and Awareness Through Equine Assisted Therapy” Animal and Human Interaction Research and Practice Newsletter. Section 13, Div. 17, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association (pp.7-9).
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A (2010, July) “Shifting Paradigms – Pioneers in the science of animal-human relationships” Animals in Print: A book review column centered on Animal-Human relationships. Animal and Human Interaction Research and Practice Newsletter. Section 13, Div. 17, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association (p.11).
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. (2010, January) “Case Studies Show Merit for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Research.” Animal and Human Interaction Research and Practice Newsletter. Section 13, Div. 17, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association (pp. 17-19).
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. (2008). “Cherokee.” In Richard T. Schaefer (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications (pp. 259-263)
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. (2008). “Menominee.” In Richard T. Schaefer (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications (pp. 890-892).
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. (2008). “Native American Education.” In Richard T. Schaefer (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications (pp. 944-947)
Presentations:
National Invited Presentations:
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. & Joe Lancia, D.O. EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association National Conference “Using the power and principles of ritual to enhance EAP (Equine Assisted Therapy)Sessions” Layton Utah, 2011 March 9-12.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. Fielding Graduate University National Session Conference “Indigenous Healing and Western Psychology” – with Elder Gregory Askenette (Menominee Nation). Alexandria, VA. 2006 July.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. American Psychological Association National Conference Feminism’s Past and Future: Asian and Native American Women: “Shape Shifting; On being minority women and scholars” New Orleans, LA. 2006 August.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. New Directions in American Indian Research Conference “Wounded Warriors; Narratives on Domestic violence from Native American Men” University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. 2005 October 8-10.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. “Advanced Topics in Multicultural Psychology: Working with Native American Populations- Issues in Assessment, Research and Clinical Practice.” Fielding Graduate University National Session, Alexandria, VA. 2005 July 14.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. “The Dissertation Process: A Survivor’s Story.” Fielding Graduate University National Session, Alexandria, VA. 2005 July 12.
- Matamonasa, A. “Ritual, Ceremony and Modern Life.” Association for Humanistic Psychology National Conference, Indianapolis, IN. 1999 March.
Regional Invited Presentations:
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. Chicago Public Schools Literacy Event (Spring 2009) “Re-thinking Literacy Skills in Cultural Context, Stories are Sacred, Stories are Medicine. Chicago, IL (February, 2009)
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. Lucent Technologies – Diversity Series Presentations “Indigenous Wisdom in the Modern World” 2006 November 14.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A and Benedetto, C., “Supporting Resolve: The significance of Everyday Life opportunities for Women’s Education.” (2006 February). International Women’s Issues and Globalization: Education’s responsibility in Ensuring Women’s rights and progress. Truman College, Chicago, IL.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. “Lewis and Clark through Native Eyes- Sacagawea the Woman Behind the Myth.” College Of DuPage. 2005 March 2.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. “The Enemy Within: Native Americans and Alcoholism.” Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues, Spring Conference. 2004 May 7.
- Matamonasa-Bennett, A. “The Enemy Within: Addictions, Alcohol and Native Americans.” Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. 2003 November 10.
- Matamonasa, A. “Diversity Issues and Education: Native Americans and Creating a Culturally Sensitive Curriculum.” District 204. 2002 May 12.
- Matamonasa, A. “Native American Women.” Colloquium on Women- Women’s History Month, College of DuPage, 1999.
Professional Experience:
- Adjunct Faculty, School of Psychology, Fielding Graduate University.
- Chair Professional Development Committee, Fielding Graduate Univeristy.
- Fielding Graduate University Alumni Council.
Other Professional Activities:
- 2009-present: Assistant Professor School for New Learning.
- 2009-present: EAGALA Advanced Certification – EAGALA Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association.
- 2008-present: Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
- 2008-2010: Reins of Change Center for Equine Assisted Growth and Learning- Staff psychologist and treatment team member.
- 2006-2010: Resident Faculty Instructor and Director Naperville Campus, DePaul University School for New Learning
- 2005-2008: Consultant in Clinical Psychology–Created and implemented Mental Health Program in Joliet Township High Schools for youth at-risk. Federally funded US Dept. of Education Grant program “Safe Schools Healthy Families” YESS (Youth Experiencing Success in School) initiative.
- 2005-2008: Supervisor for group and individual clinical training and clinical supervision, Will County Health Department Youth Services Division- YESS program.
- 2003-2006: Psychological Services- Private Practice Riverside, IL.
- 2002-2005: Elected Representative-Recruitment, Retention and Diversity Committee, Fielding Graduate University
- 2002-2005: Program Coordinator, Native American Studies Program, College of DuPage, Field and Experiential Learning Division.
- 1999-2005: Core Faculty and Faculty Mentor, DePaul University School for New Learning.
- 2002-2004: Clinical Psychology Intern- Will County Health Department Forensics and Addictions Division.
- 1998-2004: Part-time Instructor, Native American Studies Program, College of DuPage.