Liang Tien

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Core Faculty, School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Summary of Education and Relevant Experience

B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Antioch University — Cook Institute; Psy.D., University of Denver.
L. Tien's treatment focus is with couples, families with adolescent children and women with history of trauma.

Affiliations

• Licensed psychologist, state of Washington
• American Psychological Association
• Washington State Psychological Association

Selected Publications

Tien, L. and Olson, K. "Confucian Past, Conflicted Present: A feminist systems perspective on family therapy with Asian Americans." In Silverstein, L. and Goodrich, T. J. (Eds.) Feminist Family Therapy: Enpowerment and Social Location. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association Press, 2003.

Tien. L. "U.S. attitudes toward women of Asian ancestry: Legislative and media perspective." In Chin, Jean Lau (Ed.) Relationships among Asian American women. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association Press, 2000.

Tien, L. "Southeast Asian American refugee women." In L. Comas-Diaz & B. Greene (Eds.) Women of color and mental health: The healing tapestry. New York: Guilford Press, 1995.

Tien, L. "Determinants of equality and equity in publicly funded mental health service systems for special populations: A preliminary conceptual framework." Hospital and Community Psychiatry, 43, 1104-1108, 1992.

Tien, L. & Hunthausen, D. "The Vietnamese Amerasian resettlement experience: From initial application to the first six months in the United States." Vietnam Generation, 2(3), 16-30, 1990.

Professional Presentations

Tien. L., "The Post Doctoral Year of Supervised Experience: The Washington State Experience post Legislation." Presented at the American Psychological Association State Leadership Convention, Washington, D.C., March 6, 2006

Tien & Torres-Saenz, "Post Doctoral Year of Supervised Experience: Necessity or Problem or Both." Presented at the Annual Meeting of Delegates of the Association of Stae and Provincial Psychology Boards, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 15, 2005

Tien, Levine & Russell, "Confidentiality in Ethical Codes Across the World." Presented at the Washington State Psychological Association Fall 2005 Convention, Lynnwood, WA, Oct. 7, 2005

Silverstein, L, & Tien, L., "Feminist systems perspective in family therapy." Presented at the International Family Therapy Association Spring 2004 Convention, Istanbul, Turkey, March 27, 2004

Tien, DeWitt, & Brown, "Multiple Relationships: Complex Ethical Dilemmas." Presented at the Washington State Psychological Associations Fall 2002 Convention, Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle, WA, Sept. 28, 2002

Awards and Recognition

Distinguished Service Award, Washington State Psychological Association, 2000

Synergy Award, presented by the Department of American Ethnic Studies, 1991

Grants and Contracts

Minority Fellowship Grant, American Psychology Association, 1983-1985

Professional Interests

• Ethics
• Cross cultural treatment
• Couples and families

On Interest Area

"Practicing ethically in such a way that is respectful of people from all nations of the world and all walks of life."

On Teaching at Antioch

"Our doctoral students are truly impressive in what they bring into the program and into the classroom: their life experience, their active inquiring mind, their sensibilities, their commitment to excellence and their brilliance. It is a real privilege to take part in their learning and their path toward a career in psychology."

Contact Information

School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy
206-268-4810
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