Gangamma, R/ Vita
Rashmi Gangamma, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Peck Hall, 601 E. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
[email protected]
Education
PhD
The Ohio State University, 2008
Major: Couple and Family Therapy
Cognate: Qualitative Research Methods
Dissertation: Relational ethics among couples in therapy
M.Phil National Institute of Mental Health and NeuroSciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore,
India, 2003
Major: Psychiatric Social Work
Thesis: Change in alcohol expectancies among high school students.
MSW
Mangalore University, Mangalore, India, 2001
Major: Medical & Psychiatric Social Work
Thesis: Sexual health attitudes and behaviors among high school students.
BA
University of Mysore, India, 1999.
Major: Psychology, Criminology, & Sociology
Employment
08/12 – Present Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse University
09/10 – 08/12
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Couple and Family Therapy Program, The Ohio
State University
11/08 – 08/10
Lecturer, Human Development & Family Science, The Ohio State University
09/06 – 08/07
Graduate Teaching Associate, Human Development & Family Science, The
Ohio State University
06/08 – 08/08
Graduate Teaching Associate, Human Development & Family Science, The
Ohio State University
09/04-09/06
Graduate Research Associate, Human Development & Family Science, The
Ohio State University
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Teaching Experience
Syracuse University
SWK 730
Family Systems Theory (Summer session II, 2014)
SWK 361 (UG)
Foundations of social work research (Summer session I, 2014)
SWK 662/MFT 663
Applied Research in Social Work (Spring, 2013 –Present)
MFT 625
Family Systems and Therapy (Spring, 2014)
MFT 750
Introduction to Practicum (Fall, 2013)
SWK 326 (UG)
Persons in Social Context (Fall, 2012)
The Ohio State University
HDFS 874 (G)
Family Therapy Theory – I (Spring, 2011)
HDFS 880 (G)
Diversity and Family Therapy (Winter, 2012)
HDFS 8193 (G)
Independent Study on Contextual Family Therapy (Summer, 2012)
HDFS 3440
Human Sexuality (June, 2012 – August, 2012)
HDFS 670.02
Human Sexuality (March, 2009 – June , 2012)
HDFS 650 (G/UG)
Introduction to Couple and Family Therapy (Autumn, 2010, 2011)
HDFS 367
Work & Family (Spring, 2009)
HDFS 364D
Life Span Development – online course (Summer, 2009)
HDFS 364
Life Span Development (September, 2006- August, 2007; August, 2008 –
June, 2009)
HDFS 360
Family Development (Summer, 2008)
HDFS 670.03
Courtship and Marriage (Autumn, 2008)
Invited lectures/Workshops
13. “Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate course on Family therapy theories, Department of
Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse University, November 12th, 2014 (Instructor: Dyane K.
Watson, PhD)
12. “Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate course on Advanced practice with individuals,
families, and groups, Department of Social Work, Syracuse University, October 22nd, 2014
(Instructor: Ellen deLara, PhD)
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11. Skype consultation on “Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate course on Family therapy
theories, Department of Human Development, Virginia Tech University, October 27th, 2014
(Instructor: Erika L. Grafsky, PhD)
10. Skype consultation on “Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate seminar on Contextual
therapy theory, Psy.D students at Alliant International University, Sacramento, CA. July 30th, 2014
(Instructor: Tatiana Glebova, PhD)
9. Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate course on Introduction to Systems theory and
therapy, Department of Social Work, Syracuse University, July, 29th, 2014 (Instructor: Thom
deLara)
8. “Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate course on Family therapy theories, Department of
Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse University, November 13th, 2013 (Instructor: Dyane K.
Watson, PhD)
7. “Contextual Therapy Theory” Invited workshop at the National Institute of Mental Health and
NeuroSciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India, for graduate students in clinical psychology,
psychiatric social work, nursing, and psychiatry, January 4th, 2013.
6. “Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate course on Family therapy theories, Department of
Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse University, November 14th, 2012 (Instructor: Dyane K.
Watson, PhD)
5. Skype consultation on “Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate course on Family therapy
theories, Department of Human Development, Virginia Tech University, October 24th, 2012
(Instructor: Erika L. Grafsky, PhD)
4. “Qualitative research methods” for an undergraduate course on Research methods, Department of
Human Development & Family Science, The Ohio State University, February, 2012 & May, 2012
(Instructor: Xin, Feng, PhD).
3. Co-facilitator, video conference series of clinical case discussions using contextual therapy theory
between PhD students at the Ohio State University and Alliant International University, Summer,
2011
2. “Contextual Therapy Theory” for a Graduate course on Family therapy theories , Department of
Human Development & Family Science, The Ohio State University, May, 2009, & May, 2012
(Instructor: Suzanne Bartle-Haring, PhD)
1. “Introduction to Human Sexuality”, Undergraduate dorms, Canfield Hall, The Ohio State
University, 13th May, 2009
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Clinical experience
Licensure: Marriage and Family Therapist, State of Ohio (License # M. 1100015)
Limited Permit, State of New York. (Number: P92091)
Clinical Work:
February,
2014- Present
Therapist, Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
October, 2007June, 2008
Clinical internship, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry unit, Harding Hospital, The Ohio
State University
June, 2006December,
2006
Practicum in Couple & Family Therapy, Counseling and Consultation Services
(CCS), The Ohio State University
Sept., 2004Sept., 2008
Practicum, Couple and Family Therapy clinic, The Ohio State University
August, 2001August, 2003
Practicum in Psychiatric social work, National Institute of Mental Health and
NeuroSciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
July 2002March, 2003
Practicum in Medical & Psychiatric social work, Psychiatry & Oncology units,
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India
Supervision experience:
September, 2014 Supervisor of practicum, Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Syracuse University
- December, 2014
September, 2013
Supervisor of practicum, Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, SyracuseUniversity
– December, 2013
September,
2010 - 2012
Supervisor-in-training, Couple and Family Therapy clinic, The Ohio State University
October, 2009May, 2010
Co-supervisor of CFT interest group, Couple and Family Therapy clinic, The Ohio
State University
October, 2007June, 2008
Supervisor-in-training, Couple and Family Therapy clinic, The Ohio State University
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Research Experience
Funding history:
1. Seed grant, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Study: Family experiences of Iraqi
refugees resettled in Syracuse, NY. Principal Investigator. $ 5000.
Grants submitted:
Pre-proposal for Obama-Singh Knowledge transfer initiative award submitted for internal review at SU,
September, 2013. Not accepted.
Research studies:
 Co-Investigator, Individual and interpersonal processes in adults seeking Couple and Family
Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy Center, Syracuse University, November, 2014 – Present.
 Researcher, Therapeutic alliance and outcome, The Ohio State University’s Couple and Family
Therapy clinic, October, 2009 - March, 2010 (Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne BartleHaring).
 Co-Investigator, Pathways and outcomes of victim recantation in intimate partner violence
cases, The Ohio State University Criminal Justice Research Center seed grant, August, 2009December, 2010, (Principal Investigator: Dr. Amy Bonomi), $18,324.
 Primary Investigator, Meanings of fairness in couples in therapy, The Ohio State University’s
Couple and Family Therapy clinic, March, 2008 – July, 2009.
 Graduate Research Associate, HIV/AIDS disclosure and intervention among gay males, The
Ohio State University, September, 2005-September, 2006, (Principal Investigator: Dr. Julianne
Serovich), NIMH Funded.
 Graduate Research Associate, Family therapy outcome with substance abusing runaway youth,
The Ohio State University, September, 2004 – September, 2005, (Principal Investigator: Dr.
Natasha Slesnick), NIMH funded.
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Scholarly Publications (Students listed in italics)
Peer-reviewed articles:
12. Gangamma, R., Bartle-Haring, S., & Hartwell, E., Holowacz, E., & Glebova, T. (2014) Depression,
relational ethics, and relationship satisfaction in couples in therapy. Journal of Marital and Family
Therapy. (Impact factor: 2.048; 5 year: 1.747).
11. Yoo, H., Bartle-Haring, S., & Gangamma, R. (2014). Predicting drop out using therapeutic alliance
ratings in 1st and 3rd sessions: An exploratory study. Journal of Family Therapy, 40, 275-293. (Impact
factor: 0.698; 5 year: 0.892).
10. Yoo. H, Bartle-Haring, S., Day, R., & Gangamma, R. (2014). Couple communication, emotional
and sexual Intimacy, and relationship satisfaction. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. (Impact
factor:1.273; 5 year:2.080).
9. Gangamma, R, & Bartle-Haring, S., & Glebova, T (2012). A study of contextual therapy theory’s
relational ethics in couples in therapy. Family Relations, 61, 825-835. doi: 10.1111/j.17413729.2012.00732.x (Impact factor:1.216; 5 year:1.612)
8. Bartle-Haring, S., Glebova, T., Gangamma, R., Grafsky, E., & Delaney, R. (2012). Alliance and
termination status in couple therapy: A comparison of methods for assessing discrepancies.
Psychotherapy Research, 22. doi: 10.1080/10503307.2012.676985 (Impact factor: 1.708; 5 year:
1.920)
7. Bartle-Haring, S., Knerr, M., Adkins, A., Ostom Delaney, R., Gangamma, R., Glebova, T., Grafsky,
E., McDowell, T. & Meyer, K. (2012). Trajectories of therapeutic alliance in couple versus individual
therapy: Three level models. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 38, 79- 107. (Impact factor:1.273; 5
year: 2.080)
6. Bonomi, A. E., Gangamma, R., Locke, C., Katafiasz, H., & Martin, D. (2011). “Meet me at the hill
where we used to park”: Processes associated with victim recantation in court-involved domestic
violence. Social Science and Medicine. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.07.005 (Impact factor: 2.742; 5
year: 3.484)
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5. Glebova, T., Bartle-Haring, S., Gangamma, R., Knerr, M., Delaney, R. O., Meyer, K., McDowell,
T., Adkins, K. and Grafsky, E. (2011). Therapeutic alliance and progress in couple therapy: Multiple
perspectives. Journal of Family Therapy, 33: 42–65. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-6427.2010.00503.x (Impact
factor: 1.122; 5 year: 0.941)
4. Knerr, M., Bartle-Haring, S., McDowell, T., Adkins, K., Delaney, R. O., Gangamma, R., Glebova,
T., Grafsky, E. and Meyer, K. (2011). The impact of initial factors on therapeutic alliance in individual
and couples therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 37, 182–199. doi: 10.1111/j.17520606.2009.00176.x (Impact factor: 1.116; 5 year: 1.298)
3. Gangamma, R., Slesnick, N., Toviessi, P., & Serovich, J. (2008). Comparison of HIV risks among
gay, lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual homeless youth. Journal of Youth & Adolescence, 37, 456-464.
(Impact factor: 1.316; 5 year: 1.997)
2. Serovich, J. M., Craft, S., Toviessi, P., Gangamma, R., McDowell, T., & Grafsky, E. (2008). A
systematic review of the research base on sexual reorientation therapies. Journal of Marital and Family
Therapy, 34, 227–238. (Impact factor: 0.882; 5 year: 1.253)
1. Slesnick, N., Bartle-Haring, S., & Gangamma, R. (2006). Predictors of substance use and family
therapy outcome among physically and sexually abused runaway adolescents. Journal of Marital and
Family Therapy, 32, 261-281. (Impact factor: 1.087)
Book chapters:
4. Serovich, J. M., Grafsky, E. L., & Gangamma, R. (2012). The science of reorientation therapies.
In J. J. Bigner & J. L. Wetchler (Eds.) Handbook of Affirmative LGBT Couple and Family Therapy. P.
433- 442. Routledge: NY
3. Gangamma, R. (2008). Transgenderism. In S. Loue, & M. Sajatovic (Eds). The Encyclopedia of
Aging and Public Health. Springer: NY
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2. Gangamma, R. (2008). Transsexuality. In S. Loue, & M. Sajatovic (Eds). The Encyclopedia of
Aging and Public Health. Springer: NY
1. Pattatucci A. A., & Gangamma, R. (2008). Intersexuality. In S. Loue, & M. Sajatovic (Eds). The
Encyclopedia of Aging and Public Health. Springer: NY
Manuscripts in preparation:
4. Bartle- Haring, S, Yoo, H., Shannon, S., Holowacz, E., Ponappa, S., Lotspeich-Younkin, F., &
Gangamma, R. Content analysis: Autonomy and relatedness in conversations of couples in couple
therapy.
3. Glebova, T., & Gangamma, R. Contextual family therapy theory. Invited book chapter. In Carlson,
J., and Dermer, S. (Eds). The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling
2. Gangamma, R., Ramaroop, N., & Haselmayer, C. Content analysis of literature on family
functioning in the refugee population in the United States.
1. Gangamma, R., Coppola, J., Schadler, C., & DeMarco, T. Relational ethics, romantic attachment
styles, and relationship dissatisfaction.
Non-peer reviewed articles:
3. Glebova, T., & Gangamma, R. (2011). Use of videoconference in family therapy training. Family
Therapy Magazine, September/October issue.
2. Gangamma, R. (2011). The use of self in therapy. Invited chapter for a textbook on Counseling and
Family Therapy, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
1. Gangamma, R. (2007). A book review of Betty M. Merchant and Arlette Ingram Willis’ multiple
and intersecting identities in qualitative research. The Qualitative Report, 12 (1), 102-105.
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Peer-reviewed conference presentations:
17. Presider, Paper presentations on Sexual orientation and gender identity in family therapy. NCFR
conference, Baltimore, MD, November 20th, 2014.
16. Invited panel discussant. To refer or to treat? Ethical decisions with LGBT clients. AAMFT
conference, Milwaukee, WI, October 18th, 2014. Presenters: Erica Hartwell, PhD, & Sheila Addison,
PhD
15. Gangamma, R., Bartle-Haring, S., Ponappa, S., Yoo, H., Holowacz, E., & Lotspeich, F. Locus of
control, differentiation, and therapeutic alliance. Poster presented at the Annual AAMFT conference,
Charlotte, NC, September, 2012
14. Gangamma, R., Hartwell, E. E., Bartle-Haring, S., & Holowacz, E. Relational ethics as a mediator
of depression and relationship satisfaction in couples. Poster presented at the International Family
Therapy’s 20th World Family Therapy Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada, March – 21-25, 2012.
13. Glebova, T., & Gangamma, R. Using a genogram contextually for exploring “self of therapist”
issues in training. Lecture presented at the International Family Therapy’s 20th World Family Therapy
Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada, March – 21-25, 2012.
12. Gangamma, R., Bartle-Haring, S., Knerr, M., & Collins, J. Relational ethics, differentiation levels
and relationship satisfaction among couples in therapy. Poster presented at the 73rd National Council on
Family Relations Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, November, 2011
11. Bonomi, A.E., Gangamma, R., Martin, D., Cerulli, C. Interpersonal processes associated with
victim recantation. Poster accepted at the 6th Biennial National Conference on Health and Domestic
Violence, Futures Without Violence, March 29-31, 2012.
10. Gangamma, R., & Nabavi, S. Fairness in partner relationships. Paper presentation at the annual
Ethnography & Qualitative Research Conference, Cedarville, OH, June, 2011.
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9. Gangamma, R., & Bartle-Haring, S. Impact of relational ethics on couples in therapy. Poster
presentation at the annual AAMFT conference, Atlanta, GA, September, 2010.
8. Katafiasz, H., Bonomi, A.E., Gangamma R., & Locke C. Examining the triangulation of children
into violent family systems. Paper accepted for presentation at the 72nd National Council on Family
Relations Annual Conference, "Families and Innovation", Minneapolis, November, 2010.
7. Gangamma, R., Bonomi, A.E., Bartle-Haring, S., & Grafsky, E. A primer to qualitative research
methods in CFT research. Workshop conducted at the annual AAMFT conference, Sacramento,
October, 2009.
6. Bartle- Haring, S, & Gangamma, R. Accounting for drop-out when assessing change in treatment.
Poster presentation at the annual AAMFT conference, Sacramento, October, 2009.
5. Gangamma, R., Wilkinson, D., & Serovich, J. M. Violent and non-violent conflicts in gay male
couples: A qualitative Analysis. Poster presentation at the annual AAMFT conference, Long Beach, CA,
October, 2007.
4. Glebova, T., Gangamma, R., & Bartle-Haring, S. Discrepancies in partners’ therapeutic alliances in
couple therapy. Poster presentation at the annual AAMFT conference, Long Beach, CA, October 2007.
3. Bartle-Haring, S., Glebova, T., Silverthorn, B., Gangamma, R., Knerr, M., McDowell, T.
Therapeutic Alliance in Couple Therapy: Whose view matters? Symposium presentation at the annual
meeting of the National Council of Family Relations (NCFR), Pittsburgh, PA, November, 2007.
2. McDowell, T. L. & Gangamma, R. Therapeutic alliance techniques in the first session. Poster
presentation at the annual AAMFT conference, Austin, Texas, October 2006.
1. Gangamma, R., Slesnick, N., & Bartle-Haring, S. Predictors of substance use and family Therapy
outcome among physically and sexually abused runaway adolescents. Poster presented at the annual
AAMFT conference, Kansas City, MO, October 2005.
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Professional and Scholarly Activities
Editorial Board:
Member, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, January, 2014 – Present
Ad Hoc Reviewer:
1. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
2. Journal of Interpersonal Violence
3. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
4. BMC Women’s Health
5. Culture, Health, and Sexuality
6. Journal of Marriage and Family
Conference Proposal Reviewer:
1. American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) conferences, 2014, 2013, 2009
2. National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) conferences, 2014, 2008
Professional affiliations:
1. Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
2. Member, National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
3. Secretary/Treasurer, Family Therapy section of National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), 20142016
Service to Department, University, and Community
Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Committees:
11. Advisor, Master’s thesis, Jennifer Coppola, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse
University. Expected graduation: May, 2015.
10. Advisor, Master’s thesis, Codruta Haselmayer, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy,
Syracuse University. Expected graduation: May, 2015.
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9. Committee member, Master’s thesis, Tess Stoops, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy,
Syracuse University. Expected graduation: May, 2015.
8. Committee member, Master’s thesis, Ahmet Abakay, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy,
Syracuse University. Expected graduation: May, 2015.
7. Committee chair, Master’s thesis, Mike Fitzgerald, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy,
Syracuse University. Expected graduation: May, 2015
6. Reader, PhD Dissertation defense, Jaclyn Bex Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse
University, Spring, 2014.
5. Reader, PhD Dissertation defense, Iryna Olexandrivna Balabukha, Department of Child & Family
Studies, Syracuse University, Spring, 2014.
4. Thesis committee member, Master’s thesis, Kayla Ritenour, Department of Marriage and Family
Therapy, Syracuse University, Spring, 2014.
3. Reader, PhD Dissertation defense, Megan E. Lape, Department of Child & Family Studies, Syracuse
University, March, 2013.
2. Reader, PhD Dissertation defense of Meng-ning Wang, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy,
Syracuse University, November, 2012.
1. Undergraduate honors thesis committee for Emily Gabelman, Department of Human Development
and Family Science, The Ohio State University, May, 2012.
Proposal Review Committee:
1. Bharti Awards Committee, Maxwell School, Syracuse University, Spring, 2013 & 2014.
University and Department Committees:
1. Clinical Research committee, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse University,
November, 2012 – Present.
2. Curricula development committee, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse
University, March, 2013- Present.
3. PhD committee, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse University, Spring, 2014Present.
4. Sexuality Studies Committee, The Ohio State University, September, 2010 – August, 2012.
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Community outreach:
1. Initiated collaboration with community agencies to expand scope of Couple & Family Therapy (CFT)
clinic, September – December, 2010.
2. Facilitator, Relationship Enhancement workshop for couples, Couple and Family Therapy clinic, The
Ohio State University, March, 2007
Awards and Honors
1. College of Education and Human Ecology’s Post Doctoral Researcher travel award, 2011 ($
500).
2. Family Therapy Section Outstanding Poster Award by a New Professional at the 73rd Annual
NCFR Conference, 2011 ($ 125).
3. Outstanding Ohio NCFR Presentation Award for New Professional at the 73rd Annual NCFR
conference, 2011 ($ 200).
4. Graduate Fellowship awarded by the College of Education and Human Ecology for the
completion of PhD dissertation, 2007-2008.
5. Merit award for securing the First Rank in M.Phil University examinations, NIMHANS, India,
2003.
6. Gold medal for securing the First Rank in MSW University examinations, Mangalore
University, India, 2001.
7. Five gold medals and two cash prizes for securing the First Rank in BA University exams,
University of Mysore, India, 1999.