Liang Tien

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Core Faculty, Center for Programs in Psychology

Summary of Education and Relevant Experience

Liang TienB.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. She has a part-time clinical psychology private practice in Issaquah and is a member of Washington State's Examining Board of Psychology.

Affiliations

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

  • Mind-body-culture integration
  • Trauma
  • Health
  • Gender issues
  • Long-term effects of chemotherapy on neurocognitive functioning

On Interest Area

"Using the tools of psychology to address issues of suffering, pain, and change among the many levels and layers of people's lives."

On Teaching at Antioch

"Adult students of learning bring the best of motivation, challenge, innovation, and engagement toward betterment of understanding, healing, and proactive involvement in the world on an individual and global level. Antioch's students hold that promise; they continually stimulate my learning — as I hope to promote theirs."

Contact Information

Center for Programs in Psychology
206-268-4810
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