Betsy Rushworth

Background

Rushworth, Betsy was born on March 3, 1940 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Daughter of Elverton Crissey and Joan (Isbell). Rushworth.

Education

Bachelor, Lake Erie College, 1962; Master of Arts, U. Arizona, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Portland, 1972.

Career

Psychology trainee, Winnebago (Wisconsin) Eastern State Hospital, 1963; psychology trainee, Veterans Administration Hospital., Tucson, 1963-1965; staff psychologist, Marianne Frosting Center Ednl. Therapy, Los Angeles, 1965-1968; psychological assistant, Center for Behavior Therapy, Beverly Hills, California, 1966-1969; staff psychologist, co-director, Larri E. Welty School Ednl. Therapy, Glendale, California, 1968-1969; psychology trainee, Clark County Mental Health Center, Vancouver, Washington, 1970-1971; seminar leader, Clark County Mental Health Center, Vancouver, 1971-1972; member specialty examination grading committee, Doctor of Philosophy candidates department psychology U. Portland, 1973; unit psychologist, educational consultant, Fairview Hospital and Training Center, Salem, Oregon, 1972-1974; clinical psychologist, Northcentral Montana Community Mental Health Center, Great Falls, 1974-1975; private practice, Great Falls, since 1975.

Presenter, workshops, lecturer in visual perception, language, various psychological topics, California, New York, Montana, since 1996. Instructor in psychology College Great Falls, 1975-1976. Guest lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Licensed psychologist.

Membership

Board of directors Community Concerts Association, 1987-1993, Cascade County Mental Health Association, 1979-1986. Member APA, Washington State Psychological Association, Montana Psychological Association (member-at-large 1982-1986, president-elect 1986-1988, president 1988-1990, past president 1990-1992), Psi Chi.

Interests

• Avocations: cross-country skiing, hiking, muzzle-loading, gardening, reading.

Connections

Father:

Elverton Crissey Rushworth

Mother:

Joan (Isbell). Rushworth