FACULTY

Dr. Mary Shapiro

Professor of Christian Marriage, Family, and Mental Health
Education
  • University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
 °  Ph.D. in Educational Psychology: June, 1984
 °  Minor: Pediatric/Child Neuropsychology
 °  Dissertation: Indicators of Neurological Impairment in Learning
     Disabled Children with a Significant WISC-R Verbal-Performance Discrepancy.
  • University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
 °  M.Ed. in School Psychology: June, 1979
 °  B.S.Ed. in Mental Retardation: June, 1978, graduated Magna Cum Laude

Professional Experience
  • 3/88 - Present Private practice: Michael S. Shapiro, Ph.D. and Associates, P.C., Athens, Georgia.
  • 1/87 - 3/88 Psychotherapist: Biofeedback & Stress Management Clinic, P.C., Athens, Georgia.
  • 11/86-6/87 Psychology Consultant: Oglethorpe County Schools, Crawford, Georgia.
  • 10/84-11/86 Consulting Psychologist: Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Educational Services, Auburn, New York.
  • 6/84 - 10/84 Associate Psychologist: Newark Developmental Center, Newark, New York.
  • 8/83 - 6/84 School Psychologist: Burke County Schools, Waynesboro, Georgia.
  • 8/81 - 6/82 Neuropsychology Intern: Department of Neurology and Diagnostic Treatment Unit; Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia.
  • 8/81 - 6/82 Psychology Intern: Evans Child Center, Augusta, Georgia.
  • 8/79 - 8/81 School Psychologist: Hall County Schools, Gainesville, Georgia.
  • 3/79 - 8/79 Staff Psychologist: Cerebral Palsy Center, Atlanta, Georgia.

Licensure and Certification
  • Georgia: Licensed Psychologist, #1389
  • New York: Certified School Psychologist

Publications
  • Shapiro, M. & Shapiro, M. (2006) Understanding Sexual Behavior in Children: How to be Proactive in Educating and Protecting your Children. Waltham, MA: Discipleship Publications International.
  • Shapiro, M. & Shapiro, M. (2000). Rejoice Always: A Manual for Christians Facing Emotional Challenges. Woburn, MA: Discipleship Publications International.
  • Rojewski, J., Shapiro, M.S., & Shapiro, M.M. (2000). Behavior of Chinese Adoptees During Early Childhood. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 31(1), 79-96.