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CURRICULUM VITAE

EVA NOWAKOWSKI-SIMS, PhD, LCSW, MPH

Phone (561) 951-5787

Email enowakowski-sims@barry.edu

EDUCATION

2006 Ph.D., School of Social Work, Barry University

Dissertation: An Analysis of Family Violence, Dating Violence Perpetration and Social Learning Theory

2001 MSW, School of Social Work, Barry University

2000 MPH, School of Public Health, Community and Families Concentration, University of South Florida

1997 BS in Psychology, University of Florida

LICENSURE

2004 LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SW 7382

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2017-present Associate Professor, Barry University, School of Social Work

Undergraduate Courses taught:

• Social Work Practice with Women

• Introduction to Social Work Profession

Graduate Courses taught:

• Research Methods

• Advanced Research Methods

• Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

• Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

• Introduction to Social Work Profession

• Human Development

• Social Work Practice with Women

• Ways of Knowing

• Evaluation in Clinical Practice

• Clinical Assessment

• Social Work Practice with Family Violence

Doctorate Courses taught

• Qualitative Inquiry

• Qualitative Analysis

2016-2018 Field Educator, Place of Hope, Palm Beach, FL

2014-2016 Assistant Professor, Palm Beach/Treasure Coast School of Social Work,

Barry University, Miami, FL

2012-2014 Site Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Palm Beach/Treasure Coast School of Social Work,

Barry University, Miami, FL

2007-2012 Site Coordinator, Palm Beach/Treasure Coast School of Social Work, Barry University,

Miami, FL

2011-2013 Student Field Advisor, Barry University, School of Social Work

2004- 2007 Adjunct Faculty, Florida Atlantic University, School of Social Work

Undergraduate courses taught:

Research Methods

Human Behavior in the Social Environment-Life Course Perspective

Human Behavior in the Social Environment-Social Theories

Introduction to the Social Work Profession

Graduate courses taught:

• Human Behavior in the Social Environment-Life Course Perspective

2004- 2007 Adjunct Faculty, Barry University, School of Social Work

Graduate courses taught:

Research Methods

Advanced Research Methods

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

2006-2007 Court Case Advisor, Family Violence Intervention Program, West Palm Beach, FL

2004-2007 Therapist, Private Practice, West Palm Beach, FL

2004-2007 Consultant/Therapist, Center for Child Development, West Palm Beach, FL

2004-2007 Parent Trainer, Palm Beach County Parenting Education Center, West Palm Beach, FL

2001-2004 Clinical Therapist, Center for Family Services, West Palm Beach, FL

CERTIFICATIONS

2018 FirstPlay Practitioner

Infant Story-telling Massage

2016 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

International Association of Trauma Professionals

2016 Trauma Informed Care Certification

Substance Abuse Menth Health Services Association

2004 Certified Family Life Educator

National Council on Family Relations

TRAINING

2019 Trauma Sensitive Yoga in Therapy

2018 The Therapeutic Aha: 10 strategies to get your clients unstuck

Courtney Armstrong, Med, LPC

2017 Human Trafficking from a Trauma Informed perspective

Amy Fleischauer, LMSW

2016 A Psychology of Action:  The role of the body in trauma treatment 

Pat Odgen, PhD

2015 Promoting Human Rights through Advocacy, Clinical Practice, and Research

Rachel Llyod; Thema Bryant-Davis, PsyD; Julie Brand, Med

2014 Mindful Miami

Amishi Jha, PhD

2013 Compassion Fatigue

Charles Figley

FUNDED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2018-present Program Evaluator, “Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction Program”,

Department of Justice,

$100,000 grant

2018 Principal Investigator, “Evaluation of LEAD Day 2018”, National Association of Social Workers Florida,

$2,000 grant.

2017-2018 Principal Investigator, “Developing a Trauma-Informed Intervention for Child-to-Parent Violence: A participatory study”. Center for Human Rights and Social Justice,

$1,000 grant.

2016-2018 Program Evaluator, “Social Work Connect”, Health Resources and Services Administration,

$2.5 million grant

2015-2016 Principal Investigator, “Group Exercise as an adjunct treatment for persons in recovery”,

Barry University,

$500 University mini-grant

2009-2010 Program Evaluator, “Program evaluation of the Miller Early Childhood Program”

Anti Defamation League A World of Difference® Institute, West Palm Beach, FL.

$20,000 grant.

NON-FUNDED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2017-2018 Program Evaluator, “Testing the effectiveness of Treatment Alternatives for Sexualized Kids (TASK) model with youth who have caused sexual harm”, Children’s Hope Alliance.

2017 Program Evaluator, Jack & Jill Children’s Center, Ft Lauderdale, FL

2016-2017 Program Evaluator, Peace Love & Zen, Sojourner House of Recovery

2016-2017 Data Analyst, “Improving Broward Child Welfare Outcomes: Predictive

Analytic Project (PAP)” ChildNet, Broward, FL. $100,000 with Algorhythm, Inc.

2014-2016 Principal Investigator, “An exploration of trauma history and parental attachment among

juvenile perpetrators of family violence” 15th Circuit Judicial Courts, West Palm Beach, FL

2009-2011 Principal Investigator, “Predictors of youth who perpetrate violence against a family member” 15th Circuit Judicial Courts, West Palm Beach, FL.

2008 Principal Investigator, “Program evaluation of the Mentoring 18 Program”

Children’s Home Society, West Palm Beach, FL.

PUBLICATIONS

Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Powers, D. (under review). Trauma-informed infant mental health assessment. In In J.

Courtney & R. Nolan (Ed.) Infant Mental Health. NY, New York: Routledge.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Kumar, J. (accepted, pending publication). Increasing self-efficacy with legislative

advocacy among social work students. Journal of Social Work Education.

Courtney, J. & Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2018). Technology’s impact on the parent-infant relationship:

Intervening through FirstPlay Therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy. doi

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2018). Exploring childhood adversity among adolescents in the context of child-to-

parent violence and sibling-to-sibling violence. Journal of Family Social Work, 21 (3), DOI: 10.1080/10522158.2018.1496510

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2018). RE-Learning to Live Life without Substances: A Grounded

Theory Examination of Group Exercise on Maintaining Sobriety. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 18 (2), 1-20.

Nowakowski-Sims, E., & Rowe, A. (2017). The relationship between childhood adversity, attachment and internalizing

behaviors among children in a diversion program for child-to-mother violence.  Child Abuse and Neglect, 72, 266-275.

Schwartz, I., York, P., Nowakowski-Sims, E, & Ramos-Hernandez, A. (2017). Predictive Analytics, Machine

Learning and Child Welfare Risk Assessment: The Broward County Case Study. Children and Youth Services Review, 81, 309-320.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Gregan, A. (2016). Touching autism through DIR®/Floortime™. In J. Courtney & R.

Nolan (Ed.) Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical Guide. NY, New York: Routledge.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Rowe, A. (2015). Treating youth who perpetrate violence against a family member using

trauma informed interventions. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 8(4), 237-244.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2015). Group exercise as an adjunct treatment for trauma. Journal of

Trauma & Treatment, S2-014. doi:10.4172/2167-1222

Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Mattern, K. (2014). An exploratory study of the characteristics that prevent youth from

completing a family violence diversion program. Journal of Family Violence, 29(2), 143-149.

Nowakowski, E., Dodd, V.J., Tejeda, M. (2008). The relationship between severity of early violence experienced in

the home and college dating violence. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 4 (4), 166-173.

Nowakowski, E. (2006). An analysis of family violence, dating violence perpetration and social learning theory.

Unpublished Dissertation, Barry University, Miami, FL.

REVIEWS

Nowakowski, E. (2014). Lifespan Development Patterns by K. Anthis

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS

Courtney, J. & Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2018). Technology’s impact on the parent-infant relationship:

Intervening through FirstPlay Therapy. Play Therapy Magazine.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2017, 2016). BSW & MSW CSWE Assessment Plan & Findings. School of

Social Work, Barry University.

Nowakowski, E., McGee, T. (2010). Environmental Scan of Student Practice: Focus Group

findings with Field Educators. School of Social Work, Barry University.

Nowakowski, E. (2010). Child Impact Study of the Anti-Defamation League? (ADL)'s Miller

Early Childhood Initiative of A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE(R) Institute. Anti Defamation League, New York.

Nowakowski, E., Figg, M., & Henry, T. (1999). Increased Enrollment for Florida KidCare through the

implementation of a training or reference guide for DCF employees. The Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies, University of South Florida, College of Public Health.

Quinn, G., Perrin, K., & Nowakowski, E. (1999) Tampa Teen Advisor Program: First Year Evaluation. University

of South Florida, College of Public Health.

Figg, M. & Nowakowski, E. (1998). WAGES Program. The Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers

and Babies, University of South Florida, College of Public Health.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS-LOCAL/STATE

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2019). Using mindful movement in clinical practice. Paper accepted at the National

Association for Social Workers’ Florida Conference, Orlando, FL.

LaPorte. H. H. & Nowakowski-Sims, E.  (2019). Creating qualitative assignments that encourage doctoral student

publications: Faculty collaboration for student elaboration. Paper presented at The Qualitative Report's 10th Annual Conference, Ft Lauderdale, FL.

Nowakowski-Sims, E & Naranjo, F. (2018). Advocating for change: Increasing self-efficacy of legislative advocacy

among social work students. Paper presented at the National Association for Social Workers’ Florida Conference, Ft Lauderdale, FL.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2017-2019). Trauma-Informed Care. Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Nowakowski-Sims, E, Ruggiano, N., & Tripodi, S. (2016). Doctoral education in social work.

Paper presented at National Association for Social Workers’ Florida Conference, Orlando FL.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2016). Group exercise as an adjunct treatment for trauma. Paper presented at

National Association for Social Workers’ Florida Conference, Orlando, FL.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2016). Program Evaluation. Behavioral Health Conference, Ft Lauderdale.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2009-2016). Administering Screens and Assessments within the System. Children’s

Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2013-2015). Evaluation in practice. Clinical Supervisor Training,

Barry University, Miami Shores.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Rowe, A. (2014). Treating youth who perpetrate violence against a family member using

trauma informed interventions. Paper presented at National Association for Social Workers’ Florida Conference, Ft Lauderdale, FL.

Nowakowski, E. & Scott, C. (2012). Engaging clients in social action. Paper presented at the National Association

for Social Workers’ Florida Conference, Ft Lauderdale, FL.

Nowakowski, E. (2012). Using Screens and Assessments in Trauma-informed Clinical Practice. Paper presented at

the Trauma and Renewal 17th Professional Conference, Barry University School of Social Work, Miami, FL.

Nowakowski, E. (2011-2013). Logic Modeling. Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Nowakowski, E. (2010-2013). Ethics in Clinical Practice. Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Nowakowski, E. (2011). Preschool Evaluation Scale. ARC of Palm Beach County.

Nowakowski, E. (2010). Administering Screens and Assessments within the System: What the Scores Mean.

Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Nowakowski, E. (2008). Advanced Clinical Practice with Families. Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach

County.

Nowakowski, E. (2008). Theoretical Approaches to Family Dynamics. Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach

County.

Nowakowski, E. (2008). Family Dynamics 101. Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Nowakowski, E. (2008). Ethics in the Workplace. Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS-NATIONAL

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2019). Soul Work in Social Work. Paper submitted at the 65th Annual Program Meeting for

Council for Social Work Education, Denver, CO.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2019). Increasing Self Efficacy of Legislative Advocacy among Social Work

Students. Poster presented at Society for Social Work and Research 23rd Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2019). Childhood Adversity and Delinquency among Youth in the Context of Child-to-

Parent and Sibling-to-Sibling Violence. Poster presented at Society for Social Work and Research 23rd Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Naranjo, F. (2018). Increasing Self Efficacy of Legislative Advocacy among Social Work

Students. Paper presented at 64rd Annual Program Meeting for Council for Social Work Education, Orlando, FL

McMahon, S. & Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2018). An Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Trauma-Informed Care

Scale. Poster presented at 64rd Annual Program Meeting for Council for Social Work Education, Orlando, FL.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2017). Developing a Trauma-Informed Intervention for Child-to-Parent Violence: A

Participatory Focus Group Study. Paper presented at Society for Social Work and Research 22st Annual Conference, Washington DC.

Nowakowski – Sims, E.  (2017). Treating child-to-parent violence using a trauma informed intervention. Paper

presented at 63rd Annual Program Meeting for Council for Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

LaPorte. H. H. & Nowakowski – Sims, E.  (2017). Creating assignments that encourage doctoral student

publications: Faculty collaboration for student elaboration. Paper presented at 63rd Annual Program Meeting for Council for Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2017). An Exploration of Trauma History among Juvenile Perpetrators of Family Violence.

Poster presented at Society for Social Work and Research 21st Annual Conference, San Franscisco, CA.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Osby, O. (2016). Building and Sustaining a Culture of Assessment. Paper presented at 62nd

Annual Program Meeting for Council for Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA.

Nowakowski, E. & Rowe, A. (2014). Treating youth who perpetrate violence against a family member using

trauma informed interventions. Paper presented at American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s 22nd National Colloquium, New Orleans, LA.

Nowakowski, E. (2013). Where do we belong: Exploring characteristics and treatment options of youth who

perpetrate violence against a family member. Paper presented at American Professional Society on the

Abuse of Children’s 21st National Colloquium, Las Vegas, NV.

Nowakowski, E. (2010). Does anti-bias teacher training really work? Find out what the latest research says about

the efficacy of anti-bias teacher training on countering the development of prejudice in young children: Barry University reveals findings from their Child Impact Study of the Anti-Defamation League? (ADL)'s Miller Early Childhood Initiative of A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE(R) Institute. Paper accepted for presentation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Anaheim, CA.

Nowakowski, E. (2007). An analysis of family violence, dating violence perpetration and social learning theory.

Poster presented at the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s 15th National Colloquium, Boston, MA.

Nowakowski, E. (2005). Youth perpetrated relationship violence. Paper presented at the American Professional

Society on the Abuse of Children’s 13th National Colloquium, New Orleans, LA.

Nowakowski, E. (2000). Increased enrollment through the development of a reference guide for the Department of

Children and Families employees: The Florida KidCare utilization initiative (Part II). Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.

Nowakowski, E., Quinn, G., & Perrin, K. (1999). Teen Advisor Program Year-End Evaluation. Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Chicago, IL.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS-INTERNATIONAL

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2018). Developing a Trauma-Informed Intervention for Child-to-Parent

Violence: A Participatory Focus Group Study. Paper presented at Social Work, Education, and Social Development Conference, Dublin, IRE.

Nowakowski-Sims, E. (2017). Group exercise as an adjunct treatment for trauma. Paper presented to 18th World

Congress for the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW), Miami, Fl.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

2017-2019 Rank and Promotion Committee member

2015-2017 Welfare Committee member

2014-2015 Ethics Committee member

2013-2015 I GIVE Campaign School, Chair

SCHOOL SERVICE

2016-present Curriculum Committee, Chair

2015-2016 Curriculum Committee member

2014-present School Council member

2014-present Assessment Coordinator

2013-present Continuing Education Coordinator

2017-present Clinical Assessment Cluster Lead

2013-2017 Ways of Knowing Cluster Lead

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Council for Social Work Education (CSWE)-member

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-member

Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)-member

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)-member

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Trauma-Sensitive Care Task Force, Palm Beach County, 2018-present

Children’s Services Council-Palm Beach Trainers Cadre 2008-present

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-State CONLI representative-2016-2018

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-Northern Palm Beach Unit Coordinator 2012-2016

The Lord’s Place, Research and Evaluation Advisory Council, member 2014-2016

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-2015, 2014 Florida Conference Committee member

Community Impact Steering Committee, United Way of Palm Beach County 2012-2103

Palm Beach County Coalition for Children, member 2008-2012

American Society for Training and Development, Board member 2011

Child Advocacy Board of Palm Beach County, member 2007-2008

Palm Beach County Coalition for Children, Board President 2006-2008

Palm Beach County Coalition for Children, Board Vice President 2004-2006

Domestic Violence Council, member 2003-2004

AWARDS

2018 Professional Development Mini grant, $500 Barry University

2010 Social Work Educator of the Year, NASW-Palm Beach unit

2004 Recipient Beulah Rothman scholarship, Barry University, Miami, FL

2001 Volunteer of the year, Women in Distress, Ft Lauderdale, FL

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