Workshop Presenters

Presenters for the Clinical Practice Enrichment Series are locally, nationally, and internationally known individuals who have responded to the difficulties and challenges of their work actively by crafting new theory and techniques to address ongoing clinical challenges.

They are chosen for their expertise in their field and their ability to be engaging and responsive to workshop participants.

Linda K. Knauss, Ph.D., ABPP
Secrets, Collusions, and Conflict: Ethical Issues in Multi-Person Treatment

Linda K. Knauss, Ph.D., ABPP is an associate professor and Director of Internship Training at Widener University.  She has served as a member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association's Ethics Committee, and as Co-chair of the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists' Ethics Committee.  Dr. Knauss has taught courses in ethics at Widener University, Immaculata College, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  She has authored several book chapters and journal articles on ethics, and has taught many continuing education workshops on a variety of ethical issues.  In addition to her work at Widener University, Dr. Knauss maintains a private clinical practice where she sees children, adolescents, adults, and families. 

Catherine G. Fine, Ph.D
Treating Life's Traumas

Catherine G. Fine, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Temple University School of Medicine. She has a private practice in Bala Cynwyd and Plymouth Meeting, PA. Dr. Fine has years of rich clinical training in multiple disciplines.  She has   trained in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy and hypnosis at the University of Pennsylvania and also selectively uses EMDR. She was the program coordinator at the Dissociative Disorders Unit  at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Fine has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and dissociative disorders.  Dr. Fine has taught and published nationally and internationally on the structured treatment of trauma-based conditions.