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Dr. Debra Warner

PsyD
Keynote Speaker/Training Consultant/TEDx Speaker
Country or state 
United States (California)
Available to 
Global
City 
Los Angeles
Fee 
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Dr. Debra addresses diverse topics including PTSD, multicultural therapeutic techniques, gang intervention, prison reform, human trafficking, violence against women, substance abuse, relationships and mental health. She is a Professor and a sought out expert witness, psychological evaluator, and consultant.

Dr. Debra is also a male trauma expert, spouse of a male survivor and author of His History, Her Story, a Survival Guide for Spouses of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma and Barbara and My Boys. She has devoted her professional efforts to helping men and their loved ones confront and conquer their long term effects of trauma on the male psyche. She frequently addresses issues related to the #Mentoo movement, and challenging masculinity stereotypes and dismantling stigmas related to male trauma.

Dr. Debra completed her doctorate in Forensic Psychology from Alliant International University in Fresno, California.. She received her Master of Arts and Master of Education in counseling psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College, in New York City. Some of her other professional assignments have included the Department of Homeland Security, Los Angeles Police Department, C.U.R.E.-A Better Los Angeles, the Department of Defense, the Department of Corrections and Regional Center. For these assignments she designed the program elements related to mental health and evaluation. Moreover, she served and clinical supervisor relating to human trafficking, trauma, PTSD and multicultural therapeutic techniques.

In 2009 she received several awards and recognition for community engagement from the Los Angeles City Attorney, the Department of Defense, Los Angeles Police Department and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In 2013 she was given a distinguished teaching award for Outstanding Public Service Teaching. She currently is a peer reviewer on several academic journals and is part of the Medical Advisory Board for Quality Health. In 2015 she became a regular Tuesday night co-host of the weekly syndicated radio show Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) on Blog Talk Radio with Bill Murray. She was on the board of directors for The National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV) relating to public awareness and publicity. She was also appointed to the advisory board for A Better LA. She is an invited consultant involving academic program review and evaluation both nationally and internationally, and an invited keynote speaker pertaining to community gang intervention. Dr. Debra now focuses her clinical practice on male survivor issues of abuse, violence and trauma. She has written a number of encyclopedia entries related to crime and justice for Sage publications (Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime and Justice and Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics). Currently, her research focuses on diversity issues connected to forensic community mental health and male survivor trauma.

Current position (1)

Keynote Speaker/Training Consultant/TEDx Speaker

Degrees (2)
Counseling Psychology
Columbia University
1996 to 1998
Forensic Psychology
Alliant International University
2000 to 2004

Presentations

Presentations (1)
TEDx: Breaking the Silence of Male Trauma Survivors

You have heard of the #MeToo movement. But have you heard of the #MenToo movement? Little is known about male trauma and Dr. Debra Warner explains that men are also suffering sexual assault and the stigma surrounding male victims of abuse and trauma.

Workshops (4)
Active Shooting Training
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

This workshop examines active shooters and the psychology behind the behavior. It focuses on 2 perspectives: law enforcement and psychology. Diversity and cultural differences are examined pertaining to country origin.

Corporate Trauma
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

This workshop discusses trauma and how it relates to the workplace. The concepts of microaggressions, culture and diversity are explored. Dr. Debra uses her professional experience and real life examples to crystalize learning.

Male Survivor Trauma and Relationships
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

This workshop is designed to complement the book "His History, Her Story." It highlights topics in the book and provides examples from Dr. Debra’s professional and personal experience.

Workplace dilemmas and binary responsibility
Full day
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This workshop is designed to complement the book Beavers, Foxes and Grizzly Bears. Discussed are workplace dilemmas that can impede production and employee satisfaction. I/O Psychology concepts are explored using Binary Responsibility.

Past talks (2)
Community Safety and Law Enforcement and Support: A Dialogue of Leading by Example
The SCRIPT Conference
The Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
Guest Speaker
The Community Safety Conference
The Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
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  • Videos (2)
  • Photos (4)
Breaking the Silence of Male Trauma Survivors
Faces of MenHealing - Debra Warner
Dr. Debra with PCITI leadership
Dr. Debra with PCITI leadership
Dr. Debra with MenHealing co-founder, Jim Struve and MenHealing Clinical Psychologist, Sandi Forti
Dr. Debra with MenHealing co-founder, Jim Struve and MenHealing Clinical Psychologist, Sandi Forti
Dr. Debra with SCRIPT 2022's Keynote Speaker, Robert Hernandez
Dr. Debra with SCRIPT 2022's Keynote Speaker, Robert Hernandez
Dr. Debra and Sheriff Jim McDonnell after their SCRIPT 2022 panel
Dr. Debra and Sheriff Jim McDonnell after their SCRIPT 2022 panel
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E-courses (4)

Mental Health, Cultural Diversity and Active Shooting Training: Online Course
Mental Health, Cultural Diversity and Active Shooting Training: Online Course
paid
Corporate Trauma
Corporate Trauma
paid
Beavers, Foxes, and Grizzly Bears
Beavers, Foxes, and Grizzly Bears
paid
His History, Her Story: Male Survivor Trauma and Relationships
His History, Her Story: Male Survivor Trauma and Relationships
paid

Books & Articles (7)

His History, Her Story: A Survival Guide for Spouses of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma
Dr. Debra,
2018
Pasado de Él, historia de Ella: Un Guía para Esposas de Sobrevivientes de Abuso Sexual Infantil y Trauma (Spanish Edition)
Dr. Debra,
2021
Barbara and My Boys: Life Stories of Change, Community and Purpose
Dr. Debra ,
2019
Beavers, Foxes and Grizzly Bears ... Oh, and Cheetahs, Fish and Sloths Too: A Book About Animals, People and Behavior in the Workplace
Dr. Debra,
2020
The Backwoods Chronicles: Freddy Fox's Freaky Fire
Dr. Debra,
2022
Make It or Bake It: Recipes for Transitioning Foster Youth
Dr. Debra,
2021
Selected Publications

Expertise (40)

Law / Legal
Leadership
Health & Well-being
Education
Healthcare
Childhood trauma Behavioural & Environmental Factors Men Complex PTSD PTSD Managing PTSD Living with PTSD overcoming ptsd PTSD Treatment Trauma & PTSD Thriving with PTSD Adolescent Trauma Abuse Abuse Recovery Abuse Survival assult survivor male trauma POC Forensic Psychology Doctor of Psychology Academic Leadership Professor expert witness Body Language expert Extreme traumas Overcoming Trauma evaluator inmate mental health Mental health employee mental health Improve Mental Health mens Mental health mental health treatment mental health stigma mental health in the workplace

Clients

TEDx
Columbia University
University of Southern California
Uni. of New Zealand, Massey Uni. & Auckland S. Corrections
University of Wellington
University of Southern California (USC)
Urban League
Federal Bureau of Investigation
University of California, Riverside
The New Zealand Psychological Society Jubilee Conference
Redlands University
Loma Linda University
Colorado State University

Awards & certifications (11)

Outstanding Service
The Chicago School Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
2013
Outstanding Service
The Chicago School Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
2012
Grant, $10,000, Research Grant for Student Publication with the CDC
California State University, Dominquez Hills
2011
Research Grant, $75, 000
A Better LA
2011
Grant, $25,000, Fellowship for a Forensic Psychology Student
Brian Center A Better LA
2011
Certificate of Appreciation for Community Partnership
Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
2010
Commendation of Service
Department of Defense, Washington DC
2010
Research Grant, $75, 000
Maximum Force Enterprises
2010
President’s Award for Academic Leadership, Community Partnerships
The Chicago School Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
2010
Leadership and Community Service Award: Community Intervention
A Better LA
2010
TCSPP Distinguished Teaching Award, Excellence in Public Service Teaching
The Chicago School Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
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