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Christine J. Hatchard, Psy.D.

  • Department Chair
  • Chair, Council of Chairs
  • Associate Professor
  • Director of Clinical Psychology Research Center

Department: Psychology

Office: James and Marlene Howard Hall 104

Phone: 732-571-4446

Email: chatchar@monmouth.edu


Grant Support (or Funding)

Justice Now (2015) provided funds for travel to California to provide training to area professionals and provide clinical support for incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse.

Bruce Robert Reid Family Foundation (2020) to support clinical work and research in the area of trauma.

Publications or Other Scholarly Work

Hatchard, C.J., Goodwin, J.L., & Branick, A. (2013, November). Therapeutic considerations within the context of mother-daughter sexual abuse and the role of Eating Disorders. Presented at The Renfrew Center, Coconut Creek, FL. *3-hour CE, attended by psychiatrists, psychologists, LPCs, LCSWs, nutritionists

Barnes, N. & Hatchard, C.J. (2014). Real development. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.

Hatchard, C.J. (2014, May). Applications of child and abnormal psychology to forensic psychology. Invited lecture presented at South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA.

Hatchard, C.J. (2014, May). Secrets to success: Building a career in clinical and forensic psychology. Invited lecture presented at the Psi Beta Chapter of South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA.

Hatchard, C.J. (2014, May). Mother-daughter sexual abuse: An overview of the problem through film and lecture. Invited lecture presented at The Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, Olympia, WA.

Hatchard, C.J. (2014, May). Advanced therapeutic considerations and case studies of mother-daughter sexual abuse. Invited lecture presented at SPSCC Counseling Services, Olympia, WA.

Hatchard, C.J. (2014, June). After Sandy: The persistence of psychological distress. Invited paper presented at the Trauma and Resilience Conference, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, NJ.

Hatchard, C.J. (2014, July). Understanding female sexual perpetrators: Current research and future directions. Invited lecture presented at Middlesex University, London, England.

Hatchard, C.J. (2014, July). Considerations for conducting legal, ethical and comprehensive psychological evaluations for sexual abuse civil litigation. Invited lecture presented at Middlesex University, London, England.

Hatchard, C.J. & Goodwin, J.L. (2014, August). Speaking about the unspeakable: Addressing female-female sexual abuse. First Five Family Center, Madera, CA.

Hatchard, C.J. & Goodwin, J.L. (2016, February). Beyond Sybil: Explaining DID to singletons and why it matters. An Infinite Mind: Healing Together Conference, Orlando, FL.

Hatchard, C.J. & Goodwin, J.L. (2016, May). Mixed signals: Exploring the impact of same sex abuse on identity and relationships. Contemporary Relationships Conference, Austin, TX.

Hatchard, C.J., Goodwin, J.L., Siddall, E., & Muniz, L. (2017). Sexual abuse by parents: Differences in perceptions of maternal and paternal behaviors. The Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. doi:10.1080/10538712.2017.1300971

Hatchard, C.J., Aynes, A., Felicetti, R., Gonzalez, G., & Thomas, J. (2017, April). Sexual abuse by parents: Differences in graduate students’ perceptions of maternal and paternal behaviors. Poster presented at the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation Conference, Washington, D.C.

Hatchard, C.J. & Gonzalez, G. (2017, May). Deeper Wounds: Applying our understanding of sexual trauma to victims of homophobia. Contemporary Relationships Conference, Houston, TX.

Hatchard, C.J., Felicetti, R., Strohmetz, D., & Gonzalez, G. (2018, March). After Superstorm Sandy: The persistence of psychological distress. Poster presented at Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Hatchard, C.J. & Felicetti, R. (2018, May). Ties that Bond: Transracial adoption in LGBTQ families. Contemporary Relationships Conference, Houston, TX.

Hatchard, C.J., Piccoli, K., Goodwin, J. & Laster, M. (2019, March). The role of the father in cases of mother-daughter sexual abuse. Poster presented at Eastern Psychological Association Conference, New York, NY.

Hatchard, C.J. Felicetti, R., Laster, M., & Schultz, A. (2019, May). Single parent adoption: The effect of gender and sexual orientation on perceived parental competency. Poster presented at The LGBTQ Health and Resilience Conference, Newark, NJ.

Hatchard, C.J., & Goodwin, J. (2020, March). Blind spots: Challenges in evaluating and navigating cases of mother-daughter sexual abuse. American College of Forensic Psychology 36th Annual Symposium, San Diego, CA. *postposted due to Covid-19

Professional Activities

  • Forensic and Clinical Psychologist, License: NJ #4871
  • Founder/Executive Director, Making Daughters Safe Again (MDSA)
  • Mental Health Expert and Consultant, Proactive Health Solutions
  • Director of Instruction and Assessment QTAP (Queer and Trans Affirming Professional) Certification Program
  • Advisory Board Member for Contemporary Relationships Conference

Awards and Honors

Early Career Psychologist Achievement Award (2015) granted by the American Psychological Association for “achievements and demonstration of astute leadership in the field of psychology.”

Early Career Psychologist Scholarship Award (2012) presented to “exceptional early careers psychologists…recognized for their exemplary commitment to professional excellence”; awarded by the National Register of Health Service Providers in conjunction with the American Psychological Association 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Unsung Hero Award (2011) at Monmouth University for “exemplifying Dr. King’s spirit, life, teachings, and commitment to service”

Courses

Recently Taught Classes

2024 Spring

  • History of Psychology – PY 230

2023 Fall

  • History of Psychology – PY 230

2023 Summer A

2023 Spring

  • History of Psychology – PY 230
  • Introduction to Psychology – PY 103
  • Research I: Methods and Basic Data Analysis Laboratory – PY 220

2022 Fall

  • History of Psychology – PY 230

2021 Spring

  • History of Psychology – PY 230
  • Psychological Tests and Measurements – PY 431

Frequently Taught Classes

  • Abnormal Psychology (PY 208)
  • Field Experience in Psychology (PY 310)
  • History of Psychology (PY 230)
  • Introduction to Clinical Psychology (PY 401)
  • Introduction to Psychology (PY 103)
  • Psychological Tests and Measurements (PY 431)
  • Psychopathology (PY 208)