Geraldine O'Sullivan

Geraldine O'Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and published author. She earned a BA with honors in Psychology and Organizational Studies from Pitzer College and a Masters in Social Work from San Diego State University with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. She is the co-author of a self-help book for teens titled The Girl's Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent: Tools for Teens to Stay Safe, Empowered, and Confident. Her undergraduate thesis titled The Relationship Between Hope, Eustress, Self-Efficacy, and Life Satisfaction Among Undergraduates was published in 2011 in Social Indicators Research. In 2013 her literature review titled Teleworking in Human Services was published by the Southern Area Consortium of Human Services. Geraldine is employed as a school social worker providing bilingual services to teens and their families including individual and group counseling as well as case management support and crisis intervention. Her training includes Trauma Informed Practices for Schools, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, Restorative Practices, and suicide prevention. Her therapeutic methods include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Geraldine is available for speaking engagements, professional collaboration, and consultation for creative projects including writing or film.