CV curriculum vitae

1. Christopher Jason Schalge, PhD
Campbell, CA 95008 (650) 733-6180 cschalge@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-j-schalge-phd-in-clinical-psychology/2/247/769
Clinical & Professional Experience (Overview):
• Integrity Coach in private practice with 2 Wolves Integrity Coaching & Wisdom Guidance,
Palo Alto, CA, 3/2020
• Psychological Assistant (PSB94023372) in private practice with Meghan Fraley, PhD,
supervisor & licensed psychologist (CA Lic PSY27416), San Jose, CA, 10/2017- 3/7/2020
• Primary Therapist/Psychological Assistant with Bayside Marin Residential Treatment Center,
San Rafael, CA, 9/2015-2/2016
• Post Doctoral Intern with Marin Treatment Center, San Rafael, CA 11/2014-6/2015
• Predoctoral Intern with Youth and Family Services, Inc., Vallejo, CA 9/2009-5/2010
• Practicum Trainee with Salvation Army, San Jose, CA 9/2006-10/2007
• Direct Care Counselor with Star Programs, San Jose, CA 6/2005-11/2006
• Certified Peer Specialist on the Assertive Community Treatment Team with Advantage
Behavioral Health Systems, Athens, GA 4/2002-6/2003
• House Parent at the Alcohol Detoxification Center with Advantage Behavioral Health
Systems, Athens, GA 2/2002-6/2003 (per diem)
• Primary Trip Leader with Longacre Expeditions, Harrisburg, PA 6/27/2001-8/10/2001 &
6/27/2003-8/1/2003
• Environmental Educator at the Wahasega and Jekyll Island 4H Center, a University of
Georgia Facility, Dahlonega, GA 8/2000-11/2000 and Jeckyll Island, GA 1/2001-5/2001
• Reality Therapy Counselor at Camp Appalachian Outdoor Therapeutic Program a Georgia
State Rehabilitation Program, Cleveland, GA 3/1999-7/2000
• Direct Care Counselor with Village Housing, Carmel, NY 1/1996-9/1997
• Mobil Relief Counselor with P.A.R.C., Carmel, NY 1/1997-9/1997
Education:
PhD in Clinical Psychology, June 2014 Sofia University (formerly the Institute of
Transpersonal Psychology), Palo Alto, California, WASC accredited
Master of Arts in Psychology, December 2007 Institute of Transpersonal Psychology,
Palo Alto, California, WASC accredited
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy, December 1995 State University of New York
College at Oswego
Clinical Skills (Overview):

2. • Theoretical orientation: Existential-Humanistic-Spiritual
• Group Psychotherapy Advanced Certified: Existential-Humanistic-Spiritual
• Creative Expression Certified
• Psychodrama Certified (complimented with Hakomi/Somatic interventions)
• Skill training for conflict resolution
• Social aikido (a.k.a., The Martial Art of Peace)
• Nature awareness
Clinical & Professional Experience (Expanded):
Integrity Coach in private practice with 2 Wolves Integrity Coaching & Wisdom Guidance, Palo
Alto, CA, 3/2020
Working with adult individuals and couples on both a short-term and long-term goals
depending upon the situation. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and provided are optional 15-minute
check-in each week. The intent is that every session will be of full value. I specialize in (but I am
not limited to) the following: 1) improving assertiveness; 2) resolving interpersonal conflict /
increasing connection; 3) reducing depression, anxiety & stress; 4) addiction issues; and 5)
bringing purpose and meaning into one’s life.
People have characterized me as being trustworthy, grounded, gently forthright, insightful,
calming, and heartfelt. In session, I provide a safe container for exploration of private issues,
fears, and vulnerable emotions, as well as learning effective new skills. We will work together in
setting clear and attainable goals. Further, I will encourage you to give me feedback on your
progress so that I can tailor our sessions to meet your individual needs.
Psychological Assistant (PSB94023372) in private practice with Meghan Fraley, PhD, San Jose,
CA, 10/2017-3/2020
Providing long-term psychotherapeutic services to individuals and couples in a comfortable
private setting. Addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, lack of assertiveness &
self-esteem, boundary setting, communication skill building, emotional regulation, self-
development, and spiritual growth are among the issues in which I specialize. I tailor my
services to the client’s needs, but mostly, I work with clients, 1-2 years, developing a healing
relationship of deep trust while setting and working toward clearly stated, attainable and
practical goals.
Supervisor: Meghan Fraley, PhD, CA Lic PSY27416, (650) 282-3391, fraleypractice@gmail.com
Primary Therapist/Psychological Assistant at Bayside Marin Residential Treatment Center, San
Rafael, CA 9/2015 – 2/2016

3. Provided brief individual therapy, group therapy, and taught interactive classes to dual
diagnosis clients at a fast paced, abstinence based residential treatment center for chemical
dependency. Collaborated on a treatment team with several therapists, counselors, nurses, an
addictionologist, a psychiatrist, a recovery coach, and an aftercare specialist. Addictions
included dependence on alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, cannabis, methamphetamines,
amphetamines, and polysubstance dependence. Disorders included GAD, MDD, PTSD, ADHD,
and various PD’s. Also handled crisis situations including suicidality and OD’s.
Individual therapy utilized a brief psychotherapeutic approach (30 days maximum) and
consisted of forming a therapeutic alliance, goal setting, aftercare planning, mindfulness
meditation, issuing homework assignments, addiction education, and teaching coping skills
such as boundary setting, trigger identification, distress tolerance, and self-soothing. Worked
with each client 2 times a week, guiding and motivating them to participate in all aspects of the
program, including completing written assignments such as autobiographies.
Made collateral contact with clients’ family members. Conducted family and couple’s therapy.
Wrote progress notes, initial assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
Psych Assistant Supervisor: Alicia English, PhD, (415) 846-4098, alenglish@crchealth.com
Direct Supervisor: Leslie Arno, PsyD, (415) 259-8385, larno@crchealth.com
Registered Psychologist with Marin Treatment Center, San Rafael, CA 11/2014-6/2015
Provided individual psychotherapy focused on recovery from opioid dependence and co-led a
psychotherapy group for dual diagnosis clients mandated by the Star Court Program. Therapy
was structured by a harm-reduction model with the therapeutic alliance as the foundational to
all interventions. Focus was on increasing awareness of choice, purpose, freedom, and
responsibility. Successful recovery additionally included developing coping skills in
communication, emotional regulation & expression, functional cognition, and boundary setting.
Experience also included timely completion of Drug MediCal paperwork such as progress notes,
treatment plans, annual reviews, and several other procedural logistics, as well as peer review
of client files and quality assurance.
Primary/Group Supervisor: Ann Jackson, PhD, (415) 457-3755
Predoctoral Intern with Youth and Family Services, Inc., Vallejo, CA 9/2009-5/2010
Provided psychotherapeutic services to individual clients and co-lead two groups at the Solano
County Jail. Except for one adult individual client, individual clients were children and
adolescents ranging from ages 8-17 years old. Both groups met once a week, each with an
average of 20 men.
Family psychotherapy was provided to clients as needed. An Existential-Humanistic-Spiritual
psychotherapeutic foundation was utilized with all clients in a manner appropriate each client’s
developmental level. For child and adolescent clients and families, play therapy, creative
expression, and psychodrama/drama therapy techniques were utilized. For the men in group
therapy spiritual principles and calls to a life of purpose were effectively used as motivation to

4. engage change. Psychodrama techniques were also employed in group therapy to bring
immediacy, aliveness, and playfulness to the therapeutic content.
Performed a full battery of psychometrics and produced an assessment report for an 11 year-
old girl. Completed intakes for every individual client, collaborated with clients on
goals/objectives, utilized assessments (e.g., STAI-2) to inform therapeutic goals/objectives, and
completed MediCal paperwork in a timely manner.
Primary Supervisor: Jim Murakami, PhD, (510) 379-9069, jamessmurakami@gmail.com
Group Supervisor: Carol Osmer, LCSW, (707) 647-1520
Secondary Supervisor and group therapy co-leader: Michael Castell, PhD, (707) 421-4743,
m.castell@sbglobal.net
Practicum Trainee with Salvation Army, San Jose, CA 9/2006-10/2007
Provided individual (97 face-to-face hours) and group therapy (19 face-to-face hours) to adult
males recovering from substance dependence in a residential milieu. Four of my individual
clients and 5 group clients graduated the program. Theoretical orientation was primarily
Existential-Humanistic-Spiritual with employment of somatic techniques and creative
expression. Purpose of therapy was to learn and enact skills as well as provide a container for
personalized support while clients worked toward graduation and sober living post-graduation.
Other responsibilities included progress reports, goal formation during and after the program,
and motivational speaking at graduations.
Supervisor: James Livingston, PhD (415) 436-0788, j.livingston@pgsp.edu
Direct Care Counselor with Star Programs, San Jose, CA 6/2005-11/2006
Provided leadership, counseling and supervision to preteens and adolescents in the foster care
system at two locations. Cared for 6 boys ages 10-13 years old at one location and supervised
boys and girls 15-18 years old in an emancipation program. Responsibilities entailed behavioral
management, crisis intervention, documentation, facility maintenance, transportation to
appointments, and medication monitoring, as well as oversight of meal preparation,
homework, and hygiene.
Supervisor: Elizabeth Mesjak, MA (408) 640-1854, emesjak@excite.com
Certified Peer Specialist on the Assertive Community Treatment Team with Advantage
Behavioral Health Systems, Athens, GA 4/2002-6/2003
Worked with a team of professionals who provided mainly community-based service to 40
adult dual-diagnoses clients (severely mentally ill). Trained to develop a Wellness Recovery
Action Plan (WRAP) with clients. Guided development of daily living skills (e.g. riding the bus,
grocery shopping), socialization skills (e.g. movie theater night with other clients) and
counseled on symptom management, alcohol & drug addiction recovery and harm reduction,
and medication management. Collaborated on short and long-term goal setting with clients and
documented therapeutic progress.
Supervisor: Judy Salmon (706) 389-6739

5. House Parent at the Alcohol Detoxification Center with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems,
Athens, GA 2/2002-6/2003 (per diem)
Provided psycho-education to clients on recovery topics in therapeutic discussion groups.
Assisted R.N. with client intakes. Facilitated daily goal-setting motivational meetings and
organized the watching and discussion of educational films. Monitored clients’ vital signs,
prepared meals and supervised clients engaged in planned activities such as AA meetings.
Supervisor: Mary Cain, RN (770) 534-0675
Primary Trip Leader with Longacre Expeditions, Harrisburg, PA 6/27/2001-8/10/2001 &
6/27/2003-8/1/2003
Led a 3-person team of leaders in guiding two separate three week trips with 15 children, 11-13
yrs. of age in backpacking, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, bicycling and bonding games.
Facilitated group bonding sessions 4 times a week. In charge of medical care, safety
management, mobilizing and motivating group activities, and monetary management.
Supervisor: Roger A. Smith (800) 433-0127, (717) 567- 6790,
Longacre@LongacreExpeditions.com
Environmental Educator at the Wahasega and Jekyll Island 4H Center, a University of
Georgia Facility, Dahlonega, GA 8/2000-11/2000 and Jeckyll Island, GA 1/2001-5/2001
Prepared lessons and taught interactive classes on stream ecology, beach ecology, sharks, sea
turtles, herpetology, astronomy, and night creatures to children 9-15yrs. of age in an
experiential milieu. Facilitated team-building challenge activities such as low and high ropes
course and learning games. Performed camp support duties such as kitchen clean-up and
tended to the facility’s animals.
Supervisor: Donna (912)-635-4115
Reality Therapy Counselor at Camp Appalachian Outdoor Therapeutic Program a Georgia
State Rehabilitation Program, Cleveland, GA 3/1999-7/2000
Implemented Reality Therapy for a group of 11 boys, ages 13-17 yrs. of age in a primitive
wilderness camp. Planned and led the group’s daily activities such as attending school, building
new camp structures, and camp maintenance. Led problem-solving group therapy sessions
several times a day, managed crisis situations, and guided group peer pressure. Planned and led
3, two week backpacking trips of hiking, camping, and canoeing. Monitored medications,
completed weekly treatment objective and critical incident documentation.
Supervisor: Joseph Baumgardener (706) 865-3141, jtmcmahon@dhr.state.ga.us

6. Direct Care Counselor with Village Housing, Carmel, NY 1/1996-9/1997
Guided the daily activities of 14 adult dual-diagnosis clients in a residential milieu. Duties
included case management, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, personal counseling,
goal setting, goal pursuit, and progress assessment in weekly formal reports.
Supervisor: Chrissy Cassilo (914) 279-8113
Mobil Relief Counselor with P.A.R.C., Carmel, NY 1/1997-9/1997
Provided per diem support to counseling teams working with a variety of populations ranging
from special-needs children (3-7 yrs. of age) to severely developmentally disabled adults.
Facilitated the development of daily living skills and performed crisis management.
Supervisor: Jodi (914) 278-7272 x262
Other Recent Work Experience:
Library Assistant with Sofia University Library, Palo Alto, CA_9/2006-8/2009; 6/2010-6/2014
Assisted patrons in locating media, use of library electronic equipment (i.e., computer,
multimedia projector, etc.), and navigating data bases. Processed incoming periodicals and
books, performed accounting for interlibrary loan fees, shelved media (books, CD’s, DVD’s), and
managed the loaning out of electronic equipment.
Supervisor: Katrina Rahn, Sofia Library Director (650) 388-5341, Katrina.Rahn@sofia.edu
Research Experience:
Schalge, C. J. (2015). Aikido as a somato-spiritual based praxis for constructive handling of social
conflict: Survey of aikido practitioners' workplace conflict styles (Order No. AAI3631454).
Available from PsycINFO. (1689319422; 2015-99120-235). Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/1689319422?accountid=25304
One hundred forty-three aikidoist from 101 dojos across the U.S. participated in a battery of
four assessments taken online. All participants were currently training in aikido and working
full/part-time in an organization with daily interactions with peers, subordinates, or
supervisors. Participants were tested for somatic (body) insight, spirituality, and workplace
conflict style. Integrating is the most efficacious conflict style followed by compromising.
Avoiding is the least efficacious conflict style and dominating is next to last. Findings showed
that as somatic insight and spirituality increased so did use of integrating and compromising
style. The research findings showed clear implications for incorporating aikido in training
programs for professions including management, peace officers, health workers, and educators.
Presentation Experience:
• Sofia University Dissertation Presentation Day, 2014
• Aiki Extensions Conference, 2014

7. • Association of Transpersonal Psychology Conference, Group Presentation, 2011
Teaching Experience:
• Mind-Body Integration class, Aikido at Sofia University, Palo Alto, CA 2013: Teacher
Assistant & Guest Teacher
• Research Methods Lab, Spiritual Emergence class at Sofia University, Palo Alto, CA: Teacher
Assistant
• Spiritual Emergence class at California Institute of Integral Studies, Berkeley, CA: Teacher
Assistant
Publications:
Schalge, C. J. (2015). Aikido as a somato-spiritual based praxis for constructive handling of social
conflict: Survey of aikido practitioners' workplace conflict styles (Order No. AAI3631454).
Available from PsycINFO. (1689319422; 2015-99120-235). Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/1689319422?accountid=25304
One hundred forty-three aikidoist from 101 dojos across the U.S. participated in a battery of
four assessments taken online. All participants were currently training in aikido and working
full/part-time in an organization with daily interactions with peers, subordinates, or
supervisors. Participants were tested for somatic (body) insight, spirituality, and workplace
conflict style. Integrating is the most efficacious conflict style followed by compromising.
Avoiding is the least efficacious conflict style and dominating is next to last. Findings showed
that as somatic insight and spirituality increased so did use of integrating and compromising
style. The research findings showed clear implications for incorporating aikido in training
programs for professions including management, peace officers, health workers, and educators.
Schalge, C. (2009). Burning, healing, being. In M. Heery, Ed., Unearthing the moment XIII (pp.
53-63). Petaluma, CA: IIHS
This article is an autobiographical description of providing counseling and spiritual guidance at
the Burning Man Festival to festival-goers, a.k.a. burners, who were experiencing a variety of
difficulties. At the end of summer for one week per year the Black Rock desert of Nevada
Burning Man becomes home to fifty thousand people. Burning Man was founded on the idea of
transformation, as well as creative expression, personal responsibility, and interdependence. In
offering to be of service to distressed burners I realized that Burning Man is perhaps the most
efficacious context in existence for catalyzing a holistic growth and healing experience via
spiritual counseling. To illustrate this I share my experience of giving healing services to a fellow
burner while shaded under an open-air tent in the blazing heat. I explain the issues he
expressed, the seemingly disparate techniques I intuitively improvised, and the benefits we
both experienced as a result of our shared experience.
Certifications & Certificates:

8. • Advanced Group Therapy Existential-Humanistic 12/1/2012, International Institute for
Humanistic Studies, Myrtle Herry, PhD
• Certified in Creative Expression 12/2007, Sofia University (formerly the Inst. of
Transpersonal Psy)
• PrOP Psychodrama Therapy complimented by Hakomi Therapy 6/24/2005, Harris Clemes,
PhD
• Peer Specialist Certified 6/7/2002 (Inactive), Georgia Department of Human Resources
• Certified in Basic First Aid (Adult) 1/19/2016-1/19/2018, American Safety & Health Institute
• Certified in BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant) 2/7/2016-2/7/2018, American Academy of CPR &
First Aid, Inc.
• Wilderness First Responder 4/1999 (Inactive), W.I.S.E.R.
Volunteer Experience:
Information Consultant at the National Counsel for Alcoholism & Other Drug Addictions,
San Francisco, CA 1/2005-7/2005.
Referred clients to appropriate A & D services and schedule DUI Drivers Education classes.
Equipment Operator at Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic, Athens, GA 11/2001-2/2003.
Manned recording equipment while text was read aloud. Literature was recorded use for
reading-impaired individuals.
Athletic Trainer for the Special Olympics 1995 Regional Division, Oswego, NY 1/15/1995-
4/22/1995.
Trained athletes to compete in the Special Olympics aquatic events. Worked with a team to
coordinate social activities and events. Participated in the editing of the monthly newsletter.
Memberships and Activities:
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Santa Clara County Psychological Association (SCCPA)
• Association of Transpersonal Psychology (ATP)
• Aikido, backpacking, primitive skills/nature awareness, cinema, reading, art, photography,
poetry, and writing
Professional References:
• Katrina Rahn, former Sofia Library Director (415) 260-5015, katrina@MODbenefit.com
• Myrtle Herry, PhD, Director of the Institute for Humanistic Studies, (707) 763-3808, ext. 2,
mheery@human-studies.com

9. • Jim Murakami, PhD, (510) 379-9069, jamessmurakami@gmail.com
• James Livingston, PhD (415) 436-0788, j.livingston@pgsp.edu
Summary:
Presently, I am searching for a psychological assistantship. Career-wise, as a licensed
psychologist I aspire to serve clients: 1) experiencing challenges with being over-stressed,
relationship conflict, dysfunctional communication, and emotional dysregulation, low self-
esteem, and difficulty in boundary setting; 2) with substance abuse/dependence disorders
occurring independently or co-occurring with trauma; 3) who would benefit from learning
conflict resolution skills through a combination of psycho-education and psycho-drama
techniques.
I have experience in providing individual and group psychotherapeutic services to clients with
trauma, severe mental disorders and co-occurring substance abuse/dependence disorders,
troubled male adolescents, and children.
I have been characterized by colleagues and clients as having a presence that is trustworthy,
grounded, steadfastly connected, gently forthright, insightful, accepting, calming, patient, self-
possessed, and heartfelt. I have cultivated this presence in order to create a container for a
client that is safe for exploration of fears, repressed emotions, growing edges, and
vulnerabilities as well as being conducive to practicing and leaning interpersonal &
intrapersonal skills. As I listen to the content of a client’s story, I track the underlying process.
What I hear is filtered through existential themes such as choice & purpose, freedom &
responsibility, meaning & meaninglessness, and angst & death. Additionally, I am aware of and
facilitate clients in bringing awareness to somatic feelings and body language for the purpose of
making the implicit process explicit. I work with a client in setting clear, attainable, and
measurable objectives. I actively work to form an alliance with a client based both on their
stated objectives and their implicit process. Last, I have a penchant for drawing on literature
and wisdom traditions to guide and advise and inspire a client as well as to clarify poignant
moments.