Assoc. Prof. John Briere Ph.D. - USA

John Briere, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and Director of the Psychological Trauma Clinic at LAC-USC Medical Center.

Dr. Briere is current President of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. He is author of a number of books, articles, and chapters in the areas of child abuse, psychological trauma, and interpersonal violence. Recent books include Psychological Assessment of Adult Posttraumatic States (published by the American Psychological Association), Therapy for Adults Molested as Children: Beyond Survival, Second Edition, and Child Abuse Trauma: Theory and Treatment of the Lasting Effects.

He is also author of various trauma-focused psychological tests, including the Trauma Symptom Inventory, Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children, Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress, and the Multiscale Dissociation Inventory, all published by Psychological Assessment Resources.

He is a recipient of the Laufer Memorial Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and the Outstanding Professional Award from the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children.

Website: www.johnbriere.com