Dr. Tara Samples

Dr. Tara Samples

Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling

Office: Restoration Hall, Office 6
Extension: 2272
Email: tsamples@lincolnchristian.edu

Education
  • PhD, Fielding Graduate University
  • MA, Fielding Graduate University
  • MS, Georgia State University
  • BS, Point University (Formerly Atlanta Christian College)
Professional Experience
  • APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship, Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC
  • Pre-Doctoral Practicum Therapy & Research Training, Grady Memorial Hosptial Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA
  • Pre-Doctoral Assessment Practicum, Forensic Psychological Associates, McDonough GA
  • Licensed Professional Counselor, A Growth Place, Inc. Stockbridge, GA
  • Mobile Emergency Psychological Evaluator, /apalding Regional & Sylvan Grove Hospitals, Griffin and Sylvan Grove, GA
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Point University, East Point, GA
  • Counselor for Outpatient Services, Riverwoods Psychiatric Center, Riverdale, GA
  • Counseling Intern, Riverwoods Psychiatric Center Riverdale, GA
  • Program Services Coordinator, Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center, Jonesboro, GA
Publications
  • Samples, T., Woods, A., Davis, A., Shihane, A., Rhodes, M., & Kaslow, N. ( 2012). Race of interviewer effect on the disclosures of suicidal low-income African American Women. Journal of Black Psychology.
  • Samples, T. (2012). Student’s Corner: Recommendations for Matching with a Trauma Focused Internship. Trauma Psychology Newsletter. 7, p.26.
  • Kaslow, N., Samples, T., Rhodes, M., & Gantt, S. (2010). A culturally sensitive family oriented postvention approach with suicide survivors. In Jordan, J. & McIntosh J. Grief after suicide: Understanding the Consequences and Caring for the Survivors. New York, NY: Routledge.
  • Samples, T. (2010) Student Spotlight. Trauma Psychology Newsletter, 5, p. 26.
  • Jovanovic, T., Smith, A., Kamkwalala, A., Poole, J., Samples, T., Norrholm, S., Ressler, K & Bradley,B.(2012) Physiobiological markers of anxiety are increased in children of abused mothers. Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Professional Presentations
  • Smith, A., Samples, T., Cross, D., Poole, J., Jovanovic, T., & Bradley-Davino, B. (2011) Maternal Trauma, parenting style and child abuse potential: exploring pathways for intergenerational trauma. Poster Presentation for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Baltimore, MD.
  • Cross, D., Poole, J., Smith, A., Samples, T., Jovanovic, T., & Bradley-Davino, B. (2011).PTSD and Parenting, Maternal Hyperarousal, Parenting Style and Child Abuse Potential. Poster Presentation for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Baltimore, MD.
  • Smith, A., Samples, T., Kamkwalala, A. , Karapanou, I., Cross, D. Jovanovic, T.,& Bradley, B. (2011) Examining the role of maternal psychological health, parenting style and attachment in the intergenerational transmission of trauma. Poster Presentation Anxiety Disorders of America for 31st Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • Cross, D., Smith, A., Samples, T., Poole, J., Donley, S., Jovanovich, T., & Bradley, B. (2011) The mediating roles of emotional dysregulation, negative affect, and anxiety sensitivity on the impact of child abuse across two generations. Poster Presentation Anxiety Disorders of America 31st Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • Samples, T., Woods, A., Davis, T., Rhodes, M., & Gantt, S.(2010). The impact of interviewer’s ethnicity on revelations of abuse by African American Women. Symposium presentation. American Psychological Association Convention. San Diego, CA.
  • Samples, T., Bradley, B. & Smith, A. (2010). The impact of parental PTSD on the behavioral expressions of children. Symposium presentation for the National Summit on Violence and Abuse Across the Lifespan: Forging a Shared Agenda. Dallas, TX.
  • Samples, T., Read, J. (2009). Interactions of psychotropic medications and endocrine changes in the treatment of breastfeeding women. Poster Presentation for the American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.
  • Bethea, K., Rhodes, M., Gantt, S., Oyeshiku Smith, C., Kaslow, N., & Samples, T. (2009). Helping and understanding grieving suicide survivors: a culturally competent intervention. Symposium Presenter. American Psychological Association Convention. Toronto, Canada
  • Samples, T. (2011). Preparing your APPI for the APPIC match. Presented to Atlanta cluster of Fielding Graduate University. August, 2011.
  • Samples, T. (2011). When I don’t have a cheerful heart, understanding and coping with grief after the death of a loved one. Presented to the Senior Retreat, Point University, February 2011.
  • Samples, T. (2010) Domestic violence and substance abuse: how alcohol and other drugs do and do not affect domestic violence. In “The Faces of Domestic Violence” a 1 hour presentation in a 6 hour continuing education program presented by the Henry County Taskforce for Domestic Violence.
  • Samples, T. (2010) The impact of substance abuse on domestic violence within the family. Invited lecture for the Fulton County Drug Court Intervention Program’s Family Day. Atlanta, GA.
  • Samples, T. (2008) The ethical integration of spirituality and clinical practice. Five hour ethics continuing education program approved by the Georgia Association for Licensed Professional Counselors. Presented at A Growth Place, Inc., Stockbridge, GA.
  • Samples, T. (2008) Domestic violence: a challenge to the faith community. One hour continuing education program for Approved by the Georgia Partnership to End Domestic Violence. Presented at Henry Medical Center in partnership with Marriage Works, Stockbridge GA.
  • Samples, T. (2006). Play therapy with hospitalized children. Three hour continuing education credit program sponsored by Southern Regional Medical Center’s Continuing Education Department. Presented February 2006 at Riverwoods Psychiatric Center, Riverdale, GA.
  • Samples, T. (2005). Psychological trauma: development, etiology and treatment. Four hour continuing education credit program sponsored by Southern Regional Medical Center’s Continuing Education Department. Presented at Riverwoods Psychiatric Center, Riverdale, GA.
  • Samples, T. (2005) Crisis response for victims of sexual assault. Six Hour Course Presented for Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center volunteer training program. Jonesboro, GA.
  • Samples, T. (2004). Crisis counseling in acute care settings. Training presentation for clinical graduate trainees. Presented at Riverwoods Psychiatric Center, Riverdale, GA. Presented August 2004, January 2005, June 2005, August 2005, January 2006, and August 2006.
Courses
  • PC 602 Basic Skills and Counseling Techniques
  • PC 662 Abnormal Psychology
  • PC 663 Major Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • PC 666 Developmental Psychology
  • PC 750 Marriage Enrichment
Personal
  • Dr. Samples clinical interests include the integration of faith and therapy, poverty, resilience, suicidality, traumatic strss specturam disorder and culturally informed therapy and supervision.
  • Dr. Samples enjoys spending time with her family, organic gardening and good music.

Close