Chatham University

Counseling Psychology (MSCP) Faculty and Staff

Wonjin Sim Ph.D.

wsim@chatham.edu
Assistant Professor
Hometown : Seoul, Korea
Joined Chatham : 2009

Academic Areas of Interest

Counseling diverse populations, Psychotherapy process and outcome, Working with Dreams, Counseling clients with chronic illness, Spirituality

Personal Areas of Interest

Walking, Hiking, and Traveling

Education

  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, 2009
  • M.A. in Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, 2006
  • B.A. in Psychology and English Education, Ewha Women's University, 2003

Publications

  • Sim, W. (in press). Asians in Dream Therapy. Dream Encyclopedia. ABO-CLIO.
  • Berman, M., Hill, C. E., Liu, J., Jackson, J., Sim, W. & Spangler, P. (2012). Relational events in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with three clients with anorexia nervosa.In L. G. Castonguay & C. E. Hill (Eds.). Corrective experiences in psychotherapy. Washington DC: American Psychological Association.
  • Sim, W., Huang, T., & Hill, C. E. (2011). Biases and expectations. In C. E. Hill (Ed.), Consensual Qualitative Research: A Practical Resource for Investigating Social Science Phenomena. Washington DC: American Psychological Association.
  • Sim, W., Hill, C.E., Chowdhury, S., Huang, T., Zaman, N., & Talavera, P. (2010). Problems and action ideas discussed by first- and second-generation female East Asian Students during dream sessions. Dreaming, 20, 42-59.
  • Hill, C. E., Liu, J., Spangler, P., Sim, W., & Schottenbauer, M. (2008). Working with dreams in psycthotherapy: What do psychoanalytic therapists report that they do? Psychoanalytic Psychology, 25, 565-573.
  • Hill, C. E., Sim, W., Spangler, P., Stahl, J., Sullivan, C., & Teyber, E. (2008). Therapist immediacy in brief psychotherapy: Case study II. Psychotherapy, 45, 298-315.
  • Hill, C. E., Tien, H., Sheu, H., Sim, W., Ma, Y., Choi, K., & Tashiro, T. (2007). Predictors of outcome of dream work for East Asian volunteer clients: dream factors, attachment anxiety, Asian values, and therapist input. Dreaming, 17, 208-226.
  • Hill, C. E., Spangler, P. Sim, W., & Baumann, E. (2007). The interpersonal content of dreams: relation to the process and outcome of single sessions using the Hill dream model. Dreaming.17, 1-19.
  • Hill, C. E., Knox, S., Hess, S. A. Crook-Lyon, R., Goates-Jones, M., & Sim, W. (2006). The attainment of insight in the Hill Dream Model: A case study. In L. Castonguay & C. E. Hill (Ed.), Insight in Psychotherapy. Washington DC: American Psychological Association.
  • Hill, C. E., Crook-Lyon, R. E., Hess, S. A., Goates-Jones, M., Roffman, M., Stahl, J., Sim, W., & Johnson, M. (2006). Prediction of session process and outcome in the Hill dream model: contributions of client characteristics and the process of the three stages. Dreaming, 16, 159-185.

Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania

Awards

  • Fretz Scientist-Practitioner Award. Counseling Psychology Program, University of Maryland, Spring 2009
  • Distinguished Teaching Assistant Certificate. University of Maryland, Spring 2008
  • Nominee, Student Award, Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs, Spring 2008
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award. American Psychological Association, Society of Counseling Psychology, Section for the Promotion of Psychotherapy Science, Summer 2007
  • Research Award. Mid-Atlantic Group of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Fall 2007
  • Graduate Student Fellowship. University of Maryland, College Park, Fall 2003- Spring 2005

Organizations

  • Society for Psychotherapy Research
  • American Psychological Association

Presentations

  • Sim, W., Zanardelli, Z., Loughran, M., & Mannarino, M. (2012, August). Thriving and Burnout of College Counseling Center Psychologists. Symposium presented at the Annual Convention of American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL
  • Sim, W., Dandridge, A., Close, C., Kumble, S. & Stahl, J. (2012, August). International Students’ Perceptions of Living with Roommates from Different Cultural Backgrounds. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
  • Brinkman, C. & Sim, W. (2012, August). Mentoring and Early Career Professionals--- Navigating Multiple Roles. Conversation hour presented at the Annual Convention of American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL
  • Isacco, A., Sahker, E., St. Jean, M., Pizzuto, J., Mannarino, M., Hamilton, D., Sim, W., & Frawley-O’Dea, M. (2012, August). Toward a Holistic Understanding of Catholic Priests’ Health and Wellness. Conversation hour presented at the Annual
  • Zanardelli, G., Sim, W., Rodgers, S., & Kiraly, C. (2012, August). Attitudes toward and Willingness to Seek Help, Stress, and Coping of Medical Students. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
  • Sim, W., Zanardelli, G., Loughran, M., Mannarino, M., & Hill, C. (2012, June). Thriving and Burnout Experienes of Counseling Center Psychologists. Poster presented at the annual International conference of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Virginia Beach, VA
  • McCubbin, L., & Sim, W. (2011, August). Demystifying grant process. Discussion Hour presented at the American Psychological Association Annual convention in Washington, DC
  • Sim, W. & Huang, T. (2010, June). Biases and Expectations in Consensual Qualitative Research. Workshop presented at the annual International conference of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Asilomar, CA
  • Mannarino, M., Brinkman, B., Bernstein, J., Hamilton, D., Issaco, A., Loughran, M., Sim, W., & Zanardelli, G. (2010, August). Exploring the Integration of “Sustainability” Concept into a Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology. Discussion hour presented at the Annual Convention of American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA
  • Sim, W. (2009, February). Problems and Action Ideas Discussed by First- and Second-generation Female Asian American Students during Dream Sessions. Colloquium presented at the Fretz award ceremony, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
  • Sim, W., Kim, S., Watson, N. (2008, October). Student Perspectives Panel on Applying to Doctoral Programs in psychology. Panel presented at the Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  • Sim, W. & Hill, C. E. (2008, September). Problems, Insights, and Coping Strategies of Second-Generation Female Asian Americans vs. First-Generation female Asians as Manifested in Sessions Working with Dreams. Poster presented at the North American Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, Yale University, New Haven, CT
  • Berman, M. Hill, C. E., Sim, W., Liu, J., Jackson, J., & Spangler, P. (2008, September). Corrective Relational Experiences in Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. Symposium presented at the North American Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, Yale University, New Haven, CT
  • Sim, W. (2008, May). Career Counseling with International Students. Symposium presented at the Multicultural Career Conference, Howard Community College, Columbia, MD
  • Sim, W. & Hill, C. E. (2008, February). Problems, insights, and coping strategies of second-generation female Asian Americans vs. first-generation female Asians as manifested in sessions working with dreams. Poster presented at the Fretz Day, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
  • Sim, W. & Hill, C. E. (2007, October). Dreams and Issues Presented by First Generation and Second Generation Asians in Sessions. Symposium presented at the Mid Atlantic Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, Fordham University, New York, NY
  • Hill, C. E., Spangler, P., Sim, W. & Liu, J. (2007, October). Therapist Immediacy. Symposium presented at the Mid Atlantic Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, Fordham University, New York, NY
  • Hill C. E. Sim, W., Spangler, P., Liu, J., & Jackson, J. (2007, September). Working with dreams. Symposium presented at the West Virginia Psychological Association Conference, WV
  • Hill, C. E., Tien, H., Sheu, H., Sim, W., Ma, Y., Choi, K., & Tashiro, T. (2007, August). Predictors of outcome of dream work for East Asian Volunteer Clients: Dream Factors, Attachment Anxiety, Asian Values, and Therapist Input. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, San Francisco, CA
  • Hill, C., Sim, W., Spangler, P., & Stahl, J. (2007, June). Immediacy in brief psychotherapy: A second case study. Symposium presented at the Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, Madison, WI
  • Hill, C., Knox, S., Hess, S. & Sim, W. (2007, February). Insight in Dream Work. Poster presented at the Fretz Day, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
  • Hill C., Liu, J. Spangler, P., & Sim, W. (2007, January). Working with dreams in psychotherapy:What do Psychodynamic therapists do? Symposium presented at the workshop sponsored by the Consortium for Psychoanalytic Research, Washington D.C.
  • Hill, C., Sim, W., & Choi, K. (2006, October). Dream Work with East Asian Clients and Therapists. Symposium presented at the North American Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, Burr Oak, OH
  • Hill, C., Sheu, H., Sim, W., & Ma, E. (2006, September). Dream Work with East Asian Clients and Therapists. Symposium presented at the Counseling Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
  • Sim, W. & Hill, C. (2006, June). Asians or Asian Americans’ Preferences for Different Types of Therapy. Poster presented at the International Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
  • Hill, C., Knox, S., Hess, S. & Sim, W. (2006, June). Insight in Dream Work. Symposium presented at the International Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
  • Hill, C., Hess, S., Roffman, M., Stahl, J., Sim, W., & Johnson, M. (2005, October). Perceptions of the Process & Outcome of Dream Work. Symposium presented at the Mid Atlantic Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, St. Mary’s College, MD
  • Sim, W. & Hill, C. (2005, October). East Asian or East Asian Americans’ Preferences for Different Types of Psychotherapy. Poster presented at the Mid Atlantic Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, St. Mary’s College, MD
  • Hill, C., Hess, S., Roffman, M., Stahl, J., Sim, W., & Johnson, M. (2005, August). Perceptions of the Process & Outcome of Dream Work. Symposium presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Washington D.C.
  • Hill, C., Crook-Lyon, R., Hess, S., Goates-Jones, M., Roffman, M., Stahl, J., Sim, W., & Johnson, M. (2004, November). The Mechanisms of Dream Work: Client Characteristics, Process, Therapeutic Relationship, and Outcome. Symposium presented at the North American Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference, Springdale, UT.