Carissa Dwiwardani is a Professor of Psychology at Biola University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and is board certified in clinical psychology (ABPP). She obtained her PhD in clinical psychology at Biola University. Dr. Dwiwardani completed her APA-accredited clinical internship at the National Asian American Psychology Training Center (NAAPTC) at Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. in San Francisco. She was the Director of the Psychological Services Center at Regent University (2013-2018) where she was actively involved in the Association for Psychology Training Clinics (APTC). She was awarded the William L. Hathaway Outstanding Faculty Award (2015) at Regent University and was a Multicultural Concerns Scholar for American Psychological Association Division 39 (Psychoanalysis). In her 12+ years in higher education, she has taught graduate courses including Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Psychodynamic Therapy, Ethics, Multicultural Psychology, Research Design, among others. She publishes in peer-reviewed journals, and presents at national and international conferences in the areas of positive psychology, multicultural psychology and clinical training.
Book
- Whitney, W. B. & Dwiwardani, C. (2024). The integration journey: A student's guide to faith, culture and psychology. InterVarsity Press.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Hook, J. N., Zuniga, S., Wang, D. C., Brown, E. M., Dwiwardani, C., & Sandage, S. J. (2023). Conviction, competence, and context: A three-level model to promote racial diversity, inclusion, and equity among Christians. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 42, 97-115.
- Whitney, W. B., Dwiwardani, C., & Gonsalves, O. A. (2023). Why women's theological perspectives matter for teaching psychology. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 42, 29-40.
- Dwiwardani, C., & Whitney, W. B. (2022). The Cycle of Cultural Integration: Toward hermeneutical justice in the integration of psychology and theology. Journal of Psychology and Theology, advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00916471221130333
- Shelton, A. J., & Dwiwardani, C. (2022). Multiculturalism and diversity in integration journals: A content analysis of JPT and JPC, 1973-2020. Journal of Psychology and Theology, advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00916471221126153
- Trent, F., Dwiwardani, C., & Page, C. (2021). Factors impacting the retention of students of color in graduate programs: A qualitative study. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 15(3), 219-229. https://doi.org/10.1037/tep0000319
- Dwiwardani, C., Ord, A. S., Fennell, M., Eaves, D., Ripley, J. S., Perkins, A., Sells, J., Worthington, E. L., Jr., Davis, D. E., Hook, J. N., Garthe, R. C., Reid, C. A., & Van Tongeren, D. R. (2018). Spelling HUMBLE with U and ME: The role of perceived humility in intimate partner relationships, The Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(5), 449-459. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2017.1291849
Book Chapter
- Hill, P. C. & Dwiwardani, C. (2010). Measurement at the interface of psychiatry and religion: Issues and existing measures. In Peter J. Verhagen (Ed.), Psychiatry and religion: Pushing back the boundaries. Explorations at the interface. London: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Selected Presentations
Invited Presentations
- Dwiwardani, C. (2023, May). Invited response to lecture by Ulash Thakore-Dunlap, “Decolonizing Well-Being: Casteism, Racism, and Colonialism.” Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA.
- Dwiwardani, C., Trent, F., & Page, C.D. (2020, March). Persistence among Graduate Students of Color in Predominantly White Institutions: Stressors and Protective Factors. Invited Presentation at The Humility and the Advancement of Positive Psychology (HAPPI) Lab, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
- Dwiwardani, C. (2015, May). Protecting our Profession: Addressing Problems of Professional Competency and Future Directions. Invited Presentation at Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s Supervisor Training, Hampton, VA.
Poster Presentations
- Kim, G. Y., Dwiwardani, C., Chin, E. G., & Shelton, A. J., (2023, July 14-15). Protective and risk factors of anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic. [Poster presentation]. Division 45 Research Conference 2023, San Diego, CA.
- Ou, A., Wong, S., Ibe, N., Navarrette, C., Lee, J., Dwiwardani, C., Shelton, A. J., & Oda, A. (2022, April 27-May1). Posttraumatic growth buffers the link between anxious attachment and loneliness during the COVID-19 Pandemic. [Poster presentation]. Western Psychological Association Conference 2022, Portland, OR.
- Campos, M., Orellana, A., Ponce, A., Garcia, A, Delgado, V., Shelton A. J., & Dwiwardani, C. (2021, August 12-14). Multiculturalism in journals of psychology and Christianity: A content analysis [Poster presentation]. APA 2021 Convention, Virtual.
- Waters, A. J., Lau, O., Ichimura, E., Torio, S. M., Thomas, A., Posritong, J., & Dwiwardani, C. (2021, July). Positive psychology & experiences of microaggressions: Examining the Crossroads. [Poster presentation]. APA Division 45 Research Conference, Virtual.
National & International Conferences
- Captari, L. E., Jankowski, P., Sandage, S., & Dwiwardani, C.
(discussant). (2021, March). Exploring complexities of relational virtues and flourishing: Clinical dialectics in dialogue. Symposium at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Conference, Virtual.
- Dwiwardani, C. & Thiessen, J. (2020, March). Navigating the choppy waters of supervision: Addressing issues of professional competence among clinicians in training. A Post-Conference Workshop (3 CE Units) at Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
- Riojas, J.R., Page, C.D., & Dwiwardani, C. (2018, October). Exploring factors and variables that contribute to Hispanic women’s successful completion of a graduate program. Roundtable presented at the National Latinx Psychological Association 2018 Conference, San Diego, CA.
- Panzarella, C., Fagan, C., Smith, L., Dwiwardani, C. (Chair), Fondacaro, K, & Rosa, D. (2016, March). Strategies and Ethical Challenges in the Sustainability of Training Clinics. Symposium conducted at the Association of Psychology Training Clinic Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington.
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