ELIJAH
MURPHY
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, TX
2021- Present
Doctorate, Clinical Psychology, Adult (APA-Accredited) Advisor: Matthew Gallagher
American University Washington, D.C
2020-2021
Master of Arts, Psychology
Clinical Science Advisor: Kathleen Gunthert,
Ph.D. Thesis: IS THIS STRESS BENEFICIAL? STRESS MINDSET BELIEFS FOR SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF STRESSORS
American University Washington, D.C
2016-2020
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, Honors in Psychology Minor: Justice
HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS
2023
● National Academy Sciences Engineering, and Medicine Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs: Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship Honorable Mention
2022
● University of Houston Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences: Presidential Fellowship
● University of Houston Clinical Psychology Program: First Year Research Award Honorable Mention
2021
● University of Houston Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences: Presidential Fellowship
● American University Student-Athlete Support Program: Award for Outstanding Leadership
● The Grassroot Project: Presenter Award
● The Grassroot Project: Leadership Award
2020
● American University Student-Athlete Support Program: Top 25 Grade-Point Average Award
● Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association: EIWA Academic Achievement Award
● Sports Humanitarian Awards from ESPN: Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award
● American University: Barnard Endowed Scholarship
● American University: Honors in Psychology
● American University: Magna Cum Laude
2019
● American University: Barnard Endowed Scholarship
● American University: College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List
INVITED PRESENTATIONS, PANELS, AND WORKSHOPS
5. Parker, Tiren., Murphy, E. R., (2023, October) Addressing Race-Based Stress and Trauma in Psychotherapy. Invited Speaker, Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center, PCT Clinical Team
4. Murphy, E. R., (2022, February) AU Psychology Virtual Faculty Lab Crawl. Invited Panelist at American University. Fellow Panelists: Dr. Kate Gunthert, Dr. Laura Duval (Chair), Dr. Laurie Bayet.
3. Murphy, E.R., (October, 2021) Preparing for a Clinical Psychology Career: A Conversation with Graduate Students from Diverse Backgrounds. Invited panelist at the University of Houston. Fellow Panelists: Angela Richardson, Angelina Mayorga, Michelle Martinez, Rebecca Jewell, Anthony Cifre
2. Murphy, E.R., (November, 2020) Tackling Stigma through Sports: Collegiate Athletes Lead Health Programs for DC Youth. Invited panelist at the for 11th Annual International Conference on Stigma: Scientific Abstract Evaluation. Fellow Panelists: Dylan Wolfe
1. Murphy, E.R., (July 2020) Real Talk: The Youth & College Student-Athlete Edition. Invited Panelist at True North Sports. Fellow Panelists: Lauren Silver (Chair), Lauryn Hutchinson (Chair), Sam Lofton, Daisy Alaeze
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
Addressing Racial Trauma in Military Populations Through Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD Enduring September 2022
Trainers: Brittany Hall-Clark, Ph.D.
October 2023
Interpersonal Considerations in PTSD Treatment: Case Conceptualization and Intervention Strategies to Enhance Outcomes
Trainers: Steffany J. Fredman, Ph.D.
October 2023
NCPTSD Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) Clinician Training Simulator: Part 2
Trainers: Michelle J. Bovin, Ph.D., Brian Marx, Ph.D., Jessica Hamblen, PhD.
September 2023
Understanding and Addressing Racial Trauma
Trainers: Dr. Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban, Dr. Carlton E. Green, Dr. Hector Y. Adames & Dr. Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas
September 2023
NCPTSD Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) Clinician Training
Trainers: Michelle J. Bovin, Ph.D., Brian Marx, Ph.D., Jessica Hamblen, PhD.
September 2023
CPTWeb2.0 An On-line Training Course for Cognitive Processing Therapy
Trainers: Daniel W. Smith, Ph.D.
September 2023
Workshop on the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
Institution: Boston University, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders
Trainer: Todd Farchione, Ph.D., Elizabeth Eustis, Ph.D. & Erin Ward-Ciesielski, Ph.D.
May 2022