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Areas of Scholarship
- Studies surrounding the decolonization of therapy
- Studies that amplify the voices and experiences of the Caribbean diaspora who engage in consensual non-monogamy and polyamory, in particular
- Studies that explore the experiences of polyamory from a Bowen family systems theory lens
External Affiliations
- Therapist/Consultant, The Broken Stereotype, LLC, January 2022-Present
Professional Organizations
- The Association of Black Sexologists and Clinicians
- Tau Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated
- The Dream Defenders
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists
- American Psychological Association
Previous employer
- Clinical Director, Trauma Recovery Center, with an aim of violence and specifically gun violence reduction in Miami-Dade
- Program Manager, Rites of Passage Program, geared towards increasing emotional and family support to young boys in Broward County, FL
- Life Coach, The Dream Defenders, advocating for policies and laws that effectively support all groups, Summer 2022
- Therapist and Instructional Teacher, Healing Arts Institute of South Florida International, Inc., February 2018-Spring 2023
- Program Manager, Community Reconstruction Housing, Inc., February 2019-March 2022
- Therapist, CMC Therapy, November 2019-January 2022
- Primary Therapist, Family First Adolescent Services, June 2018-February 2019
- Teacher, AP, IB and dual-enrollment psychology courses at Miramar High School, August 2016-May 2018
- Taught Psychology and Sociology at The Sigma Institute of Health Careers
Professional Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Qualified Mental Health Counseling Supervisor, FL
Certifications
- NARM practitioner
- CITI-GCP
Awards and Honors
- Post Secondary Educator of the Year Award, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., August 2023
- Student Accessibility Certificate of Recognition, April 2022
- Golden Key Honour Society, Summer 2015
- Neophyte Of The Year, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Spring 2014
- Coordinator Award - Community Service Coordinator; BSU, Spring 2014
- NAACP Award Of Excellence, Spring 2014
- The Order Of The Torch inductee, Fall 2013
- Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Spring 2013
- Academic Achievement Award recipient, Fall 2011
- Coca-Cola Community College All-State Academic Team, 2nd team, 2011
- All-USA Academic Team For Community Colleges, Fall 2010-Spring 2011
- Schoenbrodt Scholar, Phi-Theta Kappa, Spring 2011
- Student Leader of the Year Award: SGA President, Fall 2009-Spring 2010
- Scholar-Athlete of The Year Award: Track and Field, Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, B.A., Florida International University
Sociology, B.A., Florida International University
Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Certificate, Florida International University
Sociology, A.A., Howard Community College
Applied Psychology-Counseling, M.A., Lynn University
Couples and Family Therapy, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Disciplines
- Educational Psychology
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Social Justice
- Mental and Social Health
- Gender and Sexuality
- Race and Ethnicity
- Counseling Psychology
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Me and You, Your Partner, and Their Partner Too: Exploring the Experiences of Afro-Caribbean Men Who Are in Polyamorous Relationships
Simpson, G. A., 2024, (Unpublished) Davie, FL: Nova Southeastern University. 217 p.Research output: Student Projects › Doctoral Dissertation
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Bandura’s Social-Cognitive Learning Theory
Lehman, M., Ainbinder, D. L. & Simpson, G. A., 2021, Theories of Self. Ainbinder, D. L. & Unger, S. (eds.). 6th ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press, p. 34-48 15 p. (Lynn University Digital Press - The Dialogues).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Sex Work
Varga, T., Regueiro, A. & Simpson, G. A., 2021, Societies and Institutions. Ainbinder, D. L. & Unger, S. (eds.). 6th ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press, p. 109-113 5 p. (Lynn University Digital Press - The Dialogues).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The Sociological View of the Self
Lucier, C. A. & Simpson, G. A., 2021, Theories of Self. Ainbinder, D. L. & Unger, S. (eds.). 6th ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press, p. 83-96 14 p. (Lynn University Digital Press - The Dialogues).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Vulnerability as a Strength
Simpson, G. A., Jul 26 2021, Collaborative & Mindfulness Counseling (CMC) Integrated Therapy Blog.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Blog
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Long Live the King
Simpson, G. A., Sep 1 2020, Collaborative & Mindfulness Counseling (CMC) Integrated Therapy Blog.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Blog
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What the Corona Virus Has Taught Me About Self-Care
Simpson, G. A., Apr 1 2020, Collaborative & Mindfulness Counseling (CMC) Integrated Therapy Blog.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Blog
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Your Friends Are NOT Your Therapists
Simpson, G. A., Feb 3 2020, Collaborative & Mindfulness Counseling (CMC) Integrated Therapy Blog.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Blog
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