Lynn University

Debra Ainbinder’s professional endeavors are further evidence of her belief in a scientist/practitioner model of professional growth and behavior. Currently, she is involved in clinical work and research work outside of my academic responsibilities. As a member of the Lynn University faculty, she is encouraged to pursue my professional ambitions and supported in my professional goals. This support from administration has allowed her to bring these experiences back to the classroom and to represent Lynn University in national and international arenas.

Most notable is her professional emphasis on prevention research, interventions and training. She has brought these ideals to the Lynn graduate program and the Psychology department. At present, Ainbinder is a co-principal investigator on two prevention research projects. One is a collaborative effort with the Pennsylvania State University Prevention Science Department on parent interventions to decrease alcohol use and related consequences; This project is titled Project ENHANCE and is in its third year of data collection. The social action research project she is involved in is for the Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education Task Force, which provides community programs in Broward and Palm Beach County; this Task Force involves local law enforcement, community members, county judicial representatives, and state legislators. The project NOPE is a program evaluation of the many presentations provided by this Task Force.

As a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA), Ainbinder remains current in the field both as a professor viewing academic issues and as a clinician. It is through APA that she is a member of the committee writing the guidelines for prevention work for all psychologists and members of APA. This is a multi-disciplinary effort spearheaded by the Prevention Section of the Society for Counseling Psychology (Division 17 of APA) of which she is an active member. In addition, she holds the position of editor of the section’s publication, “Prevention in Counseling Psychology: Theory, Research, Practice, and Training.”

Ainbinder has been an active professional in the field of counseling since 1985. Her work has included agency work and a private practice. She has counseling across the lifespan continuum working with children through individuals in late adulthood. her most recent clinical work includes: Clinical Supervisor, Lynn University; Group Facilitator, Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education Task Force Support Group; and Group Facilitator, Boca Pointe Moving Forward Discussion Group.

Education

• B.S., University of Florida
• M.S., Nova University
• Ph.D., Barry University