ABBAS SADEGHIAN, PH. D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
4450 Belden Village Ave, Suite 504
Canton Ohio, 44718
Tel: (330) 453-4400 Fax: (330) 453-4402
E-MAIL: asadeghi@neo.rr.com
EDUCATION
January 1974 BA in Psychology from National University of Iran
May 1979 MA in Psychology from Alliant International University San Diego, CA
May 1984 Ph. D. in Psychology from Alliant International University San Diego, CA
June 1988 Passed the Board of Ohio Licensure in Psychology
September 2002 Received Post-Doctoral Certificate in Neuropsychology at the New York University Branch of Fielding Institute.
INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY
Heartland Behavioral Health : May 1986 – June 1988
Worked as a post-doctoral trainee in a large psychiatric hospital providing a variety of treatment for inpatient setting, including long term treatment of patients with severe mental illness. Coordinated an in-house program for substance abuse and provided intensive psychotherapy for patients with Personality Disorder. Conducted extensive psychological testing for forensic cases.
McAllister Institute of Technology and Education : Sept. 1983 – May 1984
Worked as a psychology intern, providing drug counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing, hypnosis, biofeedback, and relaxation training for a population of mostly drug addicts and alcoholics.
Pathway’s Drug & Counseling Center : Sept. 1981 – May 1982
Worked as an intern in clinical psychology, providing psychological testing, psychotherapy, biofeedback, hypnosis, and relaxation training for a wide range of clients including alcoholics and drug addicts.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Practice : October 1986 – PresentDeveloped a very successful private practice providing psychological and neuropsychological testing, as well as, psychotherapy, biofeedback training, and hypnosis for a wide variety of patients on an outpatient basis.
Northerneastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine - Assistant Professor Clinical Psychology : June 2002 - Present
Teaching of medical students. Psychological as well as neuropsychological diagnostic tools and in Psychiatry methods.
Mercy Medical Center Rehabilitation Unit : May 2001 – Present
Providing psychological and neuropsychological testing and counseling for the patients of this general rehabilitation unit.
Aultman Hospital - Department of Psychiatry & Psychology : August 1988 – Present
As a member of the medical staff and chairman of the section of Psychology, I provide psychological and neuropsychological testing, psychotherapy, group therapy, staff development, and psychological consultation. I also teach medical students, psychology students, and nursing students.
Aultman Hospital Rehabilitation Unit : January 1996 – Present
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, I provide psychological testing, neuropsychological testing, and counseling for the patients of this general rehabilitation unit.
Aultman Hospital Stress Management Program : October 1989 – October 1998
Developed and taught a popular stress management program for the public to learn different relaxation techniques and overcome stress related disorders.
Aultman Hospital New Direction Program : July 1991 – October 1998
Worked as the Psychologist for a weight loss program. Provided psychological evaluations, staff development, and individual and group therapy.
Stark County Central Mental Health Center : August 1986 – October 1989
Provided a variety of treatments and evaluations, including psychological testing, individual counseling, crisis intervention, suicide hot lines, and emergency services for an outpatient mental health center.
Vista Hill Hospital : January 1982 – May 1984
Worked as a mental health worker in an inpatient private hospital. Provided counseling, relaxation training, and group therapy for acutely disturbed patients on adult and adolescent unit.
Queen Farah Charity Society : 1973-1974
Under supervision of American trained Iranian psychologists and psychiatrists; worked as a psychology assistant in an orphanage, working with maladjusted children using IQ tests and personality tests, also participated in Research Programs translating and standardizing American tests for Iran (MMPI, Raven, and Proteuous mazes)
Ministry of Science of Iran : 1973-1974
Under supervision of American trained psychometricians; worked as a statistician in a Research program evaluating College Entrance Examinations.
City Orphanages of Tehran : 1972 – 1973
Under supervision of American trained psychologists and psychiatrists; worked as a psychology assistant with maladjusted children in city orphanages providing testing, counseling, and research assistance.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Sword and Seizure: Muhammad's Epilepsy & Creation of Islam http://www.annotationbooks.com/product.asp?pid=1374&search=&select=&ss=1
“Perception of Pain in Heroin Addicts;” Doctoral Dissertation, May 1984.
"Iranian People's Struggle for Freedom: Part VII ,Urban Guerrilla Warfare: Both Strategy and Tactic" Life_Arts_Science 2010-04-30
"Iranian People's Struggle for Freedom, Part VI: The1953 MI6 - CIA, Coup in Iran" Life_Arts_Science 2010-03-26
"THE IRANIAN PEOPLE'S STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM, PART V:" Life_Arts_Science 2010-03-05
"Iranian government turning off communication" General_News 2010-02-10
"Upcoming anniversary of Islamic republic: peaceful demonstration or blood bath?" General_News 2010-02-09
"My Big Fat Persian Wedding" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2010-02-02
"The Iranian People's Struggle for Freedom, Part IV. Socialism (1)" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2010-01-23
"Charlie Wilson where are you?" Life_Arts_Science 2010-01-13
"Demonstrations in Tehran:" General_News 2010-01-09
"The History of the Iranian People's Strugle for Freedom: Part III, The Era of The Benevolent Dictator" Life_Arts_Science 2010-01-03
"Iranian Peoples Strugle for Freedom,The era of constitutional revolution" Life_Arts_Science 2009-12-29
"The Islamic Republic of Iran, is this the beginning of the End?" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-12-28
"The History of Iranian people's struggle for freedom" Life_Arts_Science 2009-12-19
"The origins of human religious behavior,Organized religion & magical thinking:Part IV" Life_Arts_Science 2009-12-10
"The origins of Human Religious Behavior:Part Three" Life_Arts_Science 2009-11-25
"My Comrade is an Octopus;The case for the war in Afghanistan:" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-11-20
"Xanax of the caveman: neuropsychology of unity of existence and prayers; Part II" Life_Arts_Science 2009-10-30
"Prozac of the Neanderthal ,The origins of Human Religious Behavior" Life_Arts_Science 2009-10-16
"Iran & Israel, The Case Against the war:" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-10-13
"What if there was not such a thing called the ACLU?" Life_Arts_Science 2009-10-09
"Reports of Ahmadinegad's Jewish past, a hoax" General_News 2009-10-05
"Negotiation with Iranian government, neglecting the Iranian people:" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-10-04
"Is the US, preparing to negotiate with the Iranian government:" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-09-23
"Iran and Israel and children of Ester:" Life_Arts_Science 2009-09-20
"Why we hate our beloved dictators?" Life_Arts_Science 2009-08-25
"Many faces of a revolutionary" General_News 2009-08-17
"Open Letter to President Obama" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-08-15
"Confusion in dealing with Iran" General_News 2009-08-04
"Arrests at new Iranian protests" General_News 2009-07-22
"Public quarrels between the ayatollahs" General_News 2009-07-22
"Iran and Israel:" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-07-20
"A Primer on Ayatollahs: Part1" General_News 2009-07-16
"European Parliament urgent meeting on Iran" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-07-14
"Death to the Dictator" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-07-12
"Iranian Political Evolution; From Dictatorship to Corruption to Revolution" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2009-06-16
"Who Are The Iranian Revolutionary Guards?" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2007-08-26
"Shiites, Sunnis and George Bush" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2007-06-17
"Shiites, Sunnis and George Bush" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2007-05-22
"The Neuropsychology of Dick Cheney" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2007-01-16
"The Neuropsychology of George W. Bush" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2007-01-12
"Harb vs. Ghazveh; Why the U.S.is not winning in Iraq" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2007-01-09
"Ahmadinegad's real crimes" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2006-12-15
"Sword and Seizure:Muhammad's Epilepsy and creation of Islam" OpEdNews_Op_Eds 2006-12-14
“Headache Treatments Tailored to fit the Cause;” Health Sense, Winter 1992, Volume 3, Number 2.
“Depression Effects 10% of the Population;” Health Sense, Summer 1992, Volume 2, Number 4.
“One out of Four Overweight and Climbing;” Health Sense, Summer 1991, Volume 2, Number 4.
“Stress: Side Effects of Everyday Living;” Health Sense, Spring 1991, Volume 2, Number 3.