Thomás A. Cummings, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Email: mindful.mat@gmail.com; Telephone: (808) 292-0962 Fax: (808) 263-9092
License
State of Hawaii, Clinical Psychologist, #PSY – 781
Professional Affiliations
National Effective Parenting Initiative (NEPI); American Psychological Association (APA); Hawaii Psychological Association (HPA); Mental Health America – Hawaii (MHA);
Yoga Alliance
Professional Activities
2008-Current Clinical Representative, Board of Directors, Hawaii Psychological Association
2007 Past President, Hawaii Psychological Association
2006 President, Hawaii Psychological Association
2005 President-Elect, Hawaii Psychological Association
2002-2005 HPA Best Practices Committee, Jared Yurow, Chair
2001-2004 Chair Comprehensive Exam Committee, Admissions Committee Member,
Argosy University, Honolulu, HI.
1995-1999 Climate Committee and Practicum Committee, Graduate Student Member, Department of Psychology, Colorado State U, Fort Collins, CO.
1994 NIH Minority Undergraduate Research, Co-authored
Grant, Department Anatomy & Neurobiology, Colorado State U, Fort Collins, CO
Honors and Awards
- Faculty Member of the Year, Argosy University, June, 2001
- Outstanding Achievement in the Promotion of Community Diversity, CSU, 1987, 1988
- First Place, Student Presentation, Rocky Mountain Neuroscience Meeting, 1986
- Myron Brown Scholarship, 1980-81
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1982-Current
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1981
- Summa Cum Laude, 1982
- Colorado Fellowship Award, 1984
Personal Interests
Father: Thirteen-year-old daughter, adopted from China at age one
Tái Chi Chuan (Yang Style, Chen Village Style), Qi Gong: Twenty-nine-year practitioner and teacher of this traditional Chinese martial arts and meditation system.
Yoga, Meditation: Have completed 200 of advanced training; certified yoga instructor
African/Caribbean Ethnic Music: Study, teach, perform music on various instruments indigenous to Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean. As part of Bakongo African Music and Dance Ensemble, recorded, “Bakongo: Traditional Drumming from West Africa, Cuba, and Haiti”, Sounds True Recordings, Boulder, CO 80302.
Triathlete: Team Boca Hawaii, Team Jet, racing 5-8 Triathlons per year
Mountaineering: Successfully summited 54 of Colorado’s 55 peaks over 14,000 feet.
Expedition Guide, Costa Rica: Guided student treks through the rainforests of Costa Rica.
EDUCATION AND DEGREES
Sept. ’00-June, 2002 Postdoctoral Training
National Center for PTSD Research,
Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850
Supervisor: Edward Kubany, Ph.D., ABPP
June, 2000 Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO, 80523
Sept. ‘99-Aug. 2000 Psychology Intern
Mental Health Services
VAMROC, Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Honolulu, Hawaii 96850
1996- Aug., 2000 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Doctoral Candidate, Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited)
Dissertation Title: Neuropsychological Assessment of
Spanish-Speaking Populations: Translations and Norms for Three Tests.
Advisors: Jerry L. Deffenbacher, Ph.D. & Ernest E. Chavez, Ph.D.
1984- 1986 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Master of Science, Neurobiology, GPA 4.0
Thesis: Sweet Taste Transduction Chemosensory Mechanisms
Advisor: J.E. Rash, Ph.D.
1982-1984 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.0
1980-1982 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.0
Professional / Clinical Experience
Director, Mindful Matters Wellness & Yoga Center
April, 2000-Present: 407 Uluniu, #412 Kailua, HI 96734
An outpatient facility integrating Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy into treatment specializing in depression and anxiety, couples (utilizing Gottman’s approach), and family therapy (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), PTSD, grief and loss, health psychology, anger management, relationship issues, chronic illness, child and family, couples therapy, diversity/acculturation issues, and sexual dysfunction. Classes in yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, and other mind/body and contemplative arts are held regularly. Coordinate treatment with Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist/TCM, Massage Therapists
Director, Integrative Behavioral Health (IBH), Waimanalo Health Center
October 2004 – July 2007, 41-1347 Kalaniana’ole Hwy Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795
Director of IBH in a primary care setting with diverse and underserved population.
Clinical services, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Consultation with PCPs, Supervision of students in practica and internship positions. Program development.
Consultant for the Department of Education – Primary School Adjustment Project
August, 2002 – 2005, Kailua Elementary and Kainalu Elementary Schools
Family/Child Assessment and Development of Intervention Plans, Supervision of Counselors, and provide training workshops for counselors and parents on important clinical issues in parenting and child emotional/behavioral problems
Consultant for Department of Education – Primary School Adjustment Program (PSAP)
August, 2001-2005, Honolulu, Windward, and Leeward Districts
Develop and Present Workshops for School Counselors, Parent Training Workshops, and Trainings for various PSAP personnel
Co-Investigator for Two Research Projects at The Queens Medical Center
October, 2002-2003, 1301 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813 (780-1344; 547-4713)
1. Lateralization of Function of PTSD
2. Cerebral Metabolic Activation in PTSD: A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Study
Principle Investigators: Jane Mende, Ph.D. (547-4713), Marc Coel, MD, Claude Chemtob, Ph.D.
Sponsored by The SMART Fund and The Queens Hamamatsu Research Fund
Both studies include former victims of Domestic Violence as participants.
Health Science Specialist
Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 September, 2000 – 2005. (433-0125; 524-3595; 564-5419)
Supervisors: G. Webster Ross, M.D., Edward Kubany, Ph.D (566-1651), Stefan Bracha, M.D.
Clinical Interviewing, participant recruitment, and project development for two research projects: 1. Effectiveness of Routine Clinical Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease patients.
2. Biological Markers for Traumatic Stress Experienced during Childhood.
Psychology Intern: Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819(D.O.T. Steve Miyake - 433-0695; 433-0672)
September, 1999-August, 2000
Neuropsychology Clinic: Supervisor - Kathleen McNamara, Ph.D.
Psychological Assessment: Supervisor –David Bremer, Ph.D.
Traumatic Stress Recovery Program: Supervisor – N. Shigezawa, Ph.D.
Sexual Dysfunction Clinic: Supervisor – Rod Torigoe, Ph.D
Staff Rehabilitation Therapist, Biofeedback & Neuropsychology Assessment
Rehab Plus/ Rocky Mountain Pain Center, and Psychological Associates, Ft Collins, CO
February 1998 – August, 1999; 20 hours per week
Individual Supervision: Jorge L. Figueroa, Ph.D. (970-568-3110; jorgefigueroa@altavista.com)
Psychological Consultant
Psychological Services Center, Fort Collins, CO
August 1998 – August, 1999
Individual Supervision: Lee Rosén, Ph.D. (970-491-5925; leerosen@lamar.colostate.edu)
Provided consultation and training presentations to practicum students involving the following types of cases or assessments: Learning Disabilities, Neuropsychological Assessment, Pain Management, and Spanish Language/cultural issues.
Staff Therapist (Advanced Clinical Practicum)
Psychological Services Center, Fort Collins, CO
August, 1996- August, 1999
Individual Supervision: Drs. Rickard, Krein, Bloom, Arellano, and Rosén
Group Supervision: Kathryn Rickard, Ph.D., Lee Rosén, Ph.D.
Advanced clinical practicum in community mental health agency. Performed intake assessments, individual adult/adolescent/child therapy, family and couples therapy, on-call emergency coverage, crisis intervention, and psychological assessments.
Advanced Practicum in Neuropsychology Laboratory
Experimental Psychology Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
August 1995- May 1998 Individual and Group Supervision: Thomas L. Bennett, Ph.D.
Clinical Supervision
Psychology Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
August, 1997 – January, 1999
Supervisors: Kate McNamara, Ph.D.; Susan MacQuiddy, Ph.D.; Tammi Vacha-Haase, Ph.D.
Acted as clinical supervisor to 11 first-year doctoral student therapists.
Supervisor, Stress Management Program
University Counseling Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
August 1995- August 1997 Supervision: Chuck Davidshofer, Ph.D.
Anger Management Group Therapist
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. January 1996 to May 1996
Individual and Group Supervision: Jerry Deffenbacher, Ph.D.; Eric Dahlen, M.S.
Therapist, University Counseling Center, Practicum
University Counseling Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
August 1995- May 1996,
Individual Supervision: Michelle Desnoes, Ph.D., Mark Benn, Ph.D.
Group Supervision: Kathryn Rickard, Ph.D. and Sam Sappington, Ph.D.
Group Therapy Co-facilitator
University Counseling Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
March 1996-May 1997
Individual Supervision: Mark Benn, PsyD.
Co-facilitated a psychotherapy group of 11 students.
Group Therapist
Hope Counseling Centers, Inc., Fort Collins, CO
September 1996 – May 1997
Day Treatment Program for Adolescents and Outpatient Treatment for families and adults. Led psychotherapy groups of 8-12 adolescents with substance abuse and delinquency problems.
Program Director, Family Assessment and Adolescent Evaluation Program
Larico Youth Homes, Residential Treatment Center, Fort Collins, CO
March 1979 - August 1981Supervision: Geoffrey Smith, Ph.D.; Stephen Dempsey, MSW
Staff Therapist
Larico Youth Homes, Residential Treatment Center, Fort Collins, CO
November 1978 to March 1979
Psychiatric Mental Health Aid
Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center, University of Missouri Medical School, Columbia, MO
September 1974 to November 1978, 40 hours per week
Group Supervision: Alan Rizvi, M.D., Ph.D.; Ahmet Ahmad, M.D., Ph.D.
Group Facilitator (team-building, experiential-learning courses)
CSU Challenge Ropes Course, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
March 1992 – August 1999: 150 6-hour, 84 3-hour team building, 4 multi-day ‘intensive’ courses/year Supervisor: Leslie Arnold, M.S.
Expedition Leader and Guide, Costa Rican Rainforest Expeditions, 1996, 1997
Outdoor Adventure Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
October – January, 1996-97, 1997-98
Designed and led expeditions of university students (groups of 12) on treks through the rainforests and villages of Costa Rica. The purpose was two-fold; to facilitate personal growth, and to promote cultural exchange through consciousness-raising experiences with diverse populations.
Research Experience and Academic Appointments
Adjunct Professor, Hawaii Pacific University
September, 2009 – 2010
Instructor for Human Sexuality & Sports Psychology, undergraduate psychology program.
Assistant Professor, Core Faculty, Argosy University – Hawaii
1001 Bishop St., 400 ASB Tower, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 536-5555
September 2000 - December 2004.
Core Faculty in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program: Evaluation and Treatment of Diverse Families, Counseling Skills I, Assessment I, Diversity, Psychopathology and Assessment of Children and Adolescents, and Human Sexuality. Academic Committee Member: Chair Comprehensive Exam Committee; Admissions Committee, Student Evaluation Committee.
Academic Advising: Advisor, Masters Thesis and Dissertation Committee Chair or member for 38 students.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Counselor Education, University of Hawaii – Manoa
September 2001 – December 2002.
Instructor for Group Therapy and Intellectual Assessment
Adjunct Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Argosy University – Honolulu
December 2001-2005
Instructor for: Psychopathology, Counseling Skills I, Research Evaluation, Human Sexuality.
Health Research Specialist
Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 September, 2000 – present.
Supervisors: G. Webster Ross, M.D., Stefan Bracha, M.D., Edward Kubany, Ph.D.
Clinical Interviewing, participant recruitment, and project development for two research projects. 1. Biological Markers for Traumatic Stress Experienced during Childhood.
2. Effectiveness of Routine Clinical Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease patients.
Instructor: Physiological Psychology - Human Neuropsychology Lab
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Spring 1999, Fall 1998, Spring 1998, Fall 1997
Instructor/ Graduate Teaching Assistant: PY 760: Intelligence Testing
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Spring 1999
Instructor: Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Methods.
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Fall 1998, Spring 1998, Fall 1997
Specialized Training / Professional Development
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Level I: John Kabat Zinn & Saki Santorelli
(80 CE), Mount Madonna Center, Watsonville, CA, February 12-20, 2011.
Advanced Mindfulness Techniques for Clients: Eliminating Mental Distress (8CE)
Donald F. Sloane, LCSW. Honolulu, HI Oct 19, 2010.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Mindfulness: An Integrative Evidence-Based Approach (8CE). Donald F. Sloane, LCSW. Honolulu, HI Oct 18, 2010.
Yoga Instructor Training 200 Hour Level, Iyengar/Vinyasa Style.
Brigitte Snyder (RYT 500) and Martin Goluz (RYT 500), Aloha Yoga Kula, Kailua, HI,
June – October, 2009.
Gottman Method Level I - Couples Therapy Training: A New Research-Based Approach (12 CE)
Presented by Robert P. O’Brien, Ph.D. of The Gottman Institute. (John Gottman, PhD &
Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD). Waimanalo, Hawaii, April 15 & 16, 2009
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): Advanced Training for Training and Supervision in PCIT (TOT, Training of Trainers) (36 CE)
Nancy Zebell, Ph.D.; Jean McGrath, Ph.D. Honolulu, HI: April, 2005, November, 2005,
June 2006, January, 2007, Sacramento, CA: January, 2007
Primary Care Collaboration in 2006: Integration & Generosity (6 CE)
Susan H. McDaniel, Ph.D., Raymond A. Folen, Ph.D., Larry James, Ph.D. Honolulu, HI:
January 27, 2006
Ecological Approach to Child and Family Mental Health Intervention
Cindy Carlson, Ph.D. & Tom Dishion, Ph.D. New Orleans, LA, August, 2006
Positive Psychology (3 CE)
Martin D. Seligman, Ph.D. New Orleans, LA, August, 2006
Ethical and Legal Issues Highlighted during the Trial of a College Mental Health Professional following a Client Suicide (3 CE).
Robert Gallagher, Ph.D, Honolulu, HI: October 23, 2008
The Time Paradox: The Secret Power of Time to Influence Personal Decisions and National Destinies; The Lucifer Effect; Fixing Hell (6 CE)
Phil Zombardo, Ph.D. and Larry James, Ph.D. Honolulu, HI: October 24, 2008
Humor: The Antidote to Professional and Personal Stress (1.5 CE)
Robert Gallagher, Ph.D. Honolulu, HI: October 23, 2008
Motivational Interviewing: What it is, How it works, and How to Learn it (6 CE)
William R. Miller, Ph.D. Honolulu, HI: October 25, 2007.
Settle for More in Couples/Relationship Therapy: A New Model , New Outcomes (3 CE)
Thomas S. Merill, Ph.D. ABPP, Bobbie Sandoz-Merill, MSW. Honolulu, HI: October
26, 2007.
Advances in Cognitive Therapy (3 CE)
Aaron T. Beck, M.D. & Judith S. Beck, Ph.DNew Orleans, LA, August, 2006
Risk Management & Ethics: Advanced Update (6 CE)
Gerald P. Koocher, Ph.D. Honolulu, HI; April, 2006
Pharmacologic Trends in the Treatment of Mood & Anxiety Disorders (6 CE)
Dan Egli, Ph.D. Honolulu, HI: January 26, 2006
New Paradigms: Impacting Our Health & Mental Health through Behavior Change
James Prochaska, Ph.D., Claudio Nigg, Ph.D., Janice Prochaska, Ph.D., Stefan Keller,
Ph.D. Honolulu, HI: October, 2005
Pediatrics for the Uninsured Population
Dept of Health, State of Hawaii DOH, Honolulu, HI: June 2005
Contemporary Family Psychology Practice: Theories and Technique
Florence Kaslow, Ph.D., July 2004, APA
Meditation: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
Jean L. Kristeller, Ph.D., July 2004, APA
Practice of Psychotherapy and the Buddhist Path
Anthony Marsella, Ph.D., C.P. Bankart, Ph.D. Belinda Siew Luan Khong, Ph.D., July
2004, APA sponsored
Cultural Competency in Working with Culturally Diverse Clients
Stanley Sue, Ph.D. January 2003, HPA sponsored
Ethical Treatment of Research Participants
VAMROC Research and Development Training Team, May, 2003, 2004
Psychotherapy with Adolescent Girls (6 CE)
Norine Johnson, Ph.D., Oct. 2002, HPA
HIPAA: What Practitioners Need to Know (2 CE)
Eric Harris, Ph.D., J.D., APA Insurance Trust, Honolulu, HI: October, 2002
Ethical and Legal Risks and Risk Management in Psychology Practice (8 CE)
Jeffrey Younggren, Ph.D., March 2002, Sponsored by The APA Insurance Trust, HPA
Cognitive Trauma Therapy for Formerly Battered Women with PTSD (4.5 CE)
Edward Kubany, Ph.D., ABPP, HPA 2001
Violence Prevention in Schools and the Workplace (3 CE)
Jack Annon, Ph.D., Feb. 20, 2001, Argosy University
Multicultural Counseling
Paul Pederson, Ph.D., Fulbright Scholar, Jan, 2000Honolulu, VA Hospital
Native Hawaiian Psychology
William Rezentes, Ph.D. Dec, 2000 National Center for PTSD, Honolulu
Ethical Treatment of Human Participants in Research
December, 8, 2000, Online Course provided by the Veterans Administration.
Neurobehavioral Syndromes/Disorders
Stephen Macciochi, Ph.D., October, 2000, Tripler Army Medical Center
MMPI-2: Advanced Interpretation Strategies
Roger L. Greene, Ph.D. September, 2000, Tripler Army Medical Center
Neurobiological Advances in PTSD Research: Clinical Applications
Ann Rasmusson, M.D., September 24, 1999 NC-PTSD Clinical Neurosciences Division
Proceedings of the International Neuropsychological Society, 2000, Workshops
Dikmen: Neurobehavioral Consequences of TBI
Salmon: Cognitive Dysfunction in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Kesner: Neurobiology of Multiple Memory Systems
Native Hawaiian Psychology
William Rezentes, Ph.D. Dec. 10, 1999National Center for PTSD, Honolulu
MMPI-2: Advanced Interpretation Strategies
Roger L. Greene, Ph.D. October 28-29, 1999 Tripler Army Medical Center
Antidepressants: Preventing and Managing Adverse Reactions
James W. Jefferson, MD, Teleconference Educational Network
November 1997 Hartshorn Health Service
Psychotherapy with Populations of Lower SES
Dominic Brewer, Ph.D. October 1997 Colorado State University
Eating Disorders and Body Image Disorders
Sandra Deraney-Reilly, Ph.D. March 1997 Colorado State University
Frontal Lobe Dysfunction - Seminar Experimental Psychology
Thomas L. Bennett, Ph.D. Fall 1996 Colorado State University
Marriage & Family Therapy: Power Differentials
Tony Zimmerman October 1996 Colorado State University
Psychotherapy with Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Populations
Janine D’Annibelle, Ph.D. March 1996 Colorado State University
Psychology of Religion Seminar
Wayne Viney, Ph.D. January – May 1996 Colorado State University
Spirituality and Religion Issues in Psychotherapy
Nathalie Kees, Ph.D. November 1995 Colorado State University
Couples Therapy
Bob Henley, Ph.D. November 1995 Colorado State University
Neuropsychologically-Based Assessment of Learning Disabilities
Ellen Braaten, M.S. October 1995 Colorado State University
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction
Jacque Voss, Ph.D. September 1995 Colorado State University
Therapy of Elderly Clients
Brenda O’Reilly, Ph.D. September 1995 Colorado State University
Stress Inoculation Training
Jerry Deffenbacher, Ph.D. September 1994 Colorado State University
Treatment of Victims of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault
Janine D’Annibelle, Ph.D. August 1995 Colorado State University
Assessment of Suicidality
Jacque Voss, Ph.D. August 1995 Colorado State University
Psychopharmacology of Anxiety and Mood Disorders
John Motl, M.D. September 1995 Colorado State University
Anger Management Training
Jerry Deffenbacher, Ph.D. September 1994 Colorado State University
Publications
Manuscripts (peer-reviewed journals) and Book Chapters:
Bracha, H.S., Lopez, H.H., Cummings, T.A., Yamashita, J., Ralston, T. and Nelson, G. (2003).
Stressful experiences in children and adolescents: Initial report from the PSEI-NCPV Honolulu Study. Hawaii Medical Journal, 62, 53-58.
Cummings, T.A., Daniels, C., and Kinnamon, S.C. (1996). Sweet taste transduction in hamster
taste cells II: Sweeteners and cyclic nucleotides depolarize taste cells by reducing a K+
current. J. Neurophysiol., 75(3), 1256-1263.
Cummings, T.A., Powell, J., and Kinnamon, S.C. (1993). Sweet taste transduction in hamster
taste cells: evidence for the role of cyclic nucleotides. J. Neurophysiol., 70(6), 2326-
2336.
Kinnamon, S.C. and Cummings, T.A. (1992). Chemosensory transduction mechanisms in taste.
Ann. Rev. Physiol. 54, 715-731.
Cummings, T.A. and Kinnamon S.C. (1992) ApicalK+ channels in Necturus taste cells:
Modulation by intracellular factors and taste stimuli. J. Gen. Physiol. 99, 591-613.
Kinnamon, S.C. and Cummings, T.A. (1990). Properties of voltage-activated and inwardly-
rectifying potassium channels in Necturus taste receptor cells. In: ISOT X, (ed. K.
Doving), pp. 68-72.
Kinnamon, S.C., Cummings, T. and Roper, S.D. and Beam, K.G. (1989). Calcium currents in
isolated taste receptor cells of the mudpuppy. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 560, 112-115.
Kinnamon, S.C., Cummings, T. and Roper, S.D. (1988). Isolation of single taste cells from
lingual epithelium. Chem. Senses 13, 355-366.
Cummings, T.A., Delay, R.J. and Roper, S.D. (1987). Scanning and high voltage electron
microscopy of taste cells in the mudpuppy, Necturus maculosus. In: Olfaction and Taste
IX (eds, S. Roper and J. Atema), N.Y. Acad. Sci. 510, 247-249.
Cummings, T.A., Delay, R.J. and Roper, S.D. (1987). Ultrastructure of apical specializations of
taste cells in the mudpuppy, Necturus maculosus. J. Comp. Neurol. 261, 604-615.
Abstracts:
Cummings, T.A. and Kinnamon, S.C. (1993). Sweet taste transduction in the hamster: the role
of cyclic nucleotides and cations. Chem. Senses, 14, 412.
Cummings, T.A. and Kinnamon, S.C. (1992). In situ recording from hamster taste cells:
responses to sweet stimuli and cAMP. Chem. Sense, 16, 524.
Cummings, T.A., Avenet, P., Roper, S.D. and Kinnamon, S.C. (1991). Modulation of potassium
currents by sweeteners in hamster taste cells. Biophys. J. 59, 549a.
Cummings, T.A., Avenet, P., Roper, S.D. and Kinnamon, S.C. (1991). Patch-clamp recordings of
hamster taste cells: effects of saccharin and cAMP. Chem. Senses 16, 511.
Cummings T.A. and Kinnamon, S.C. (1990). Voltage-dependent whole-cell currents in isolated
fungiform taste buds of the hamster. Chem. Senses 15, 563-564.
Cummings, T.A. and Kinnamon, S.C. (1989). Single-channel properties of the apical K+
conductance in Necturus taste cells. ISOT X, 280.
Cummings, T.A. and Kinnamon, S.C. (1989). Modulation of K+ channels in mudpuppy taste
receptor cells by intracellular factors and taste stimuli. Chem. Senses 14, 692.
Cummings, T.A. and Rash, J.E. (1986). Ultrastructure of apical specializations of taste cells in
the mudpuppy, Necturus maculosus. ISOT IX, 460.
Cummings, T.A. and Rash, J.E. (1984). Gap junctions in oligodendrocytes of mammalian spinal
cord. J. Cell Biology 99, 398a.
Presentations ________
Thomás A. Cummings, Ph.D. & Jerry L. Deffenbacher, Ph.D. (July, 2004) Culturally-Relevant Spanish Translations and Normative Data for Three Measures of Cognitive Functioning. Annual APA Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Thomás Cummings, Ph.D. (April, 2002 – Present). Developed and presented several training workshops for school counselors and parents with the following titles: Matching Interventions with the Child’s Needs; Validation: Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Children; Parenting: Consistency with Flexibility; Interventions for Self-Esteem Problems; The Power of Praise; Promoting Resilience in Children; Stress Management for Counselors; Anger Management is More than Controlling Violence
Thomás Cummings, Ph.D. (December, 2001). Guidelines for Teens and Families in the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks of September Eleventh. Four-hour Workshop for Middle School and High School Counselors, Hawaii Dept of Education.
Thomás Cummings, Ph.D., Tina Liu, Ph.D., Michi Fu, MA, Leilani Ahina-Milazzo, MA. (October, 2001). Diversity Issues for Hawaii in the New Millenium. Chair of Symposium presented at the annual HPA Convention.
Thomás Cummings, Ph.D., Gary Southwell, Ph.D., Pamela Wu, Ph.D., Linda Ross, Ph.D (October, 2000). Cross Cultural Issues in Neuropsychological Assessment. Chair of Symposium presented at the annual HPA Convention.
Bracha, H.S., Harmsen, N., Hanson, L., Williamson, L. Thoman, R., Lung, G., Lawler, K., Wessberg, G., Cummings, T., Matsukawa, J., & Ralston, T. (2001, August). A method for estimating, in adult patients, premorbid stress experienced during early life. Presented at the South Shore Dental Study Club, Honolulu, HI.
Bracha, H.S., Harmsen, N., Hanson, L., Williamson, L. Thoman, R., Lung, G., Lawler, K., Wessberg, G., Flaxman, N., Cummings, T., Stockert, N. & Ralston, T. (2001, June). Novel application of dental research methods. Presented at the South Shore Dental Study Club, Honolulu, HI.
Bracha, H.S., Lopez, H.H., Cummings, T.A., Matsukawa, J., Ralston, T.R., Nelson, G., & Chang, K. (2002, January). PTSD and “stress rings”: A laboratory method for estimating the failure of vagal recovery experienced premorbidly during extreme sympathetic activations in PTSD. Presented at Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI.
Sexual Dysfunction May 2000
Presentation to Psychology Interns at the Honolulu VA
Child and Adult Learning Disability Assessment September 1998
Presentation to Practicum Students, Counseling Psychology Program, Colorado State University
Neuropsychological Assessment September 1998
Presentation to Practicum Students, Counseling Psychology Program, Colorado State University
“Stress is All in Your Head”: Invited talk at Graduate Student Council Symposium, April 1997
Biofeedback Therapy: More Than Just a Headache Remedy September 1995, October 1996
Presentations (2) to the medical staff of Hartshorn Health Services
Stress Management, Health, and the Mind September 1995-May 1997, 2 presentations per month, to various student and community groups (fraternities, sororities, graduate students, United Campus Ministry, St. Joesephs Catholic Church, et al.)
1984-1994
Taste Preferences for Natural and Artificial Sweeteners in Rats and Hamsters
Sweet Taste Transduction Mechanisms, Second Messengers, and Inhibitors
Taste Cell Currents
Taste Bud Structural-Functional Relationships
Gap Junctions in the Mammalian Spinal Cord
Slide Presentations (12) and Poster Presentations (8) at various neuroscience related meetings: (Neuroscience, Association for Chemoreception Sciences, International Symposia of Olfaction and Taste, Society for Biophysics, Rocky Mountain Neuroscience Meetings, etc.)
Multi-Family Group Therapy February 1979
(with G. Smith, Ph.D.): Video Presentation and Discussion , Rocky Mountain Youth Advocacy Conference, Vail, CO
References
Christina Kealoha Lee, M.D.
Medical Director, Waimanalo Health Center
41-1347 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
808-259-7948; (808) 341-9371 c_kealoha@yahoo.com
Deane Hatakeyama, M.D.
41-1347 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795
808-741-0265; dhatakeyama@waimanalohc.org
Rosanne Harrigan, Ph.D.
Director of Faculty Affairs
Professor & Chair of Complementary & Alternative Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine
651 Ilalo St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 692-0909harrigan@hawaii.edu
David Bremer, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist, Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center
Honolulu, Hawaii 96850
(808) 433-0337 David.Bremer@med.va.gov
G. Web Ross, M.D.
Research and Development
Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center
Honolulu, Hawaii 96850
(808) 433-0125 George.Ross@med.va.gov
Lee A. Rosén, Ph.D.
Faculty, Full Professor, Director of Training/ Director-Psychological Services Center
Department of Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
(970) 491-5925 leerosen@lamar.colostate.edu