Erik Schott
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Bio
Dr. Erik Schott (Pronouns: he/him [mypronouns.org] or they/them [blogs.scientificamerican.com]) is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), psychotherapist, and educational psychologist (non-licensed) with scholarship interests in the areas of LGBTQ2SIA+ health equity (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, allied, plus), virtual education through a JEDI-B (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging) framework, ADHD identity development, HIV/AIDS, and transgender wellness and access to affirmative care. As a native of Southern California, Erik is thrilled to be part of the CSUSB blue Coyote team in the desert at PDC or on the mountain at SBC! He loves Dodger blue too, and dogs, especially French Bulldogs and Chihuahuas- and works to help rescue Southern California dogs with Bubbles Dog Rescue @ https://bubblesdogrescue.org
Education
University of Southern California
Doctorate of Education, Educational Psychology (2012)
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work, Mental Health (1998)
University of California at Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (1995)
Courses/Teaching
SW 3021: Human Behavior & the Social Environment I
SW 3022: Human Behavior & the Social Environment II
SW 5053: Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ2SIA+ Community
SW 6023: Advanced Generalist Micro Practice I
SW 6024: Advanced Generalist Micro Practice II
SW 6013: Research Project I
SW 6014: Research Project II
SW 6777: Social Work Advanced Generalist Leadership and Capstone
Specialization
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Check here to see if your psychotherapist or health/mental health/alternative medicine providers' licence is in good standing in CA @ https://search.dca.ca.gov
- Certified EMDR Therapist (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). More info @ https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
- EFT Trained Couples Therapist (Emotionally Focused Therapy). More info @ https://iceeft.com
- Naloxone Behavioral Interventionist (Nolaxone is generic for NARCAN & is an opioid-overdose reversal agent) @ https://narcan.com
- CSUSB Community Collaborator with the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP) at the Riverside University Health System @ https://www.ruhealth.org/public-health/roda/naloxone-saves-lives
Research and Teaching Interests
- LGBTQI2S+ health equity (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, plus)
- Transgender wellness and access to gender-affirming healthcare
- CSUSB Community Collaborator with the Transgender Health & Wellness Center (THWC) in Riverside & San Diego Counties @ https://trans.health
- Healing trauma with Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Ending housing insecurity & experiencing homelessness, ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and raising awareness of the accidental drug poisoning epidemic