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Dr. Peloquin’s professional training brings together psychology, parental alienation and resist/refuse dynamics, mental health, psychiatry and neuroscience, healthcare, family law, mediation and conflict resolution, clinical research, education, and responsible artificial intelligence. This interdisciplinary background supports Matt’s work with fathers and families while also strengthening his ability to collaborate with clinicians, healthcare organizations, legal professionals, nonprofits, educators, and academic researchers.

• Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling Psychology, AITU
• Master's in Parental Alienation Studies, IFT-Malta

Matt’s principal area of specialization concerns parental alienation, resist/refuse dynamics, parent-child relationships, family separation, and therapeutic responses to disrupted family relationships.

Parental Alienation, Family Systems & Reunification

• Master’s in Parental Alienation Studies (IFT-Malta)
• Parent-Child Alienation, 4 CE Certificate (AATBS)
• Conducting “Reunification” Therapies: Responding to Systemic Resist/Refuse Dynamics, 4 CE (The Steve Frankel Group)

Dr. Peloquin's principal area of specialization concerns parental alienation, resist/refuse dynamics, parent-child relationships, family separation, and therapeutic responses to disrupted family relationships. Matt’s graduate and continuing education in this area informs his work with fathers and families experiencing estrangement, rejection, disrupted attachment, and complex family-system dynamics.

Psychology, Mental Health & Behavioral Science

Trauma, Crisis Intervention & Psychological First Aid

• Psychological First Aid (Johns Hopkins University)

• Psychological First Aid 2.0 (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

• Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP) (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

• Disorders Related to Trauma (American Psychological Association)

• Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives (University of Minnesota)

Psychotherapy & Clinical Intervention

• Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (University of California, Santa Cruz)

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (University of Toronto)

• Creating Behavioral Change (Wesleyan University)

Personality Disorders

• The Complete Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Masterclass (WPMinds / eCare Behavioral Health Institute)

Anxiety, Mood and Emotional Disorders

• Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors Specialization (American Psychological Association)

• Anxiety and Related Disorders (American Psychological Association)

• Depressive and Bipolar Disorders (American Psychological Association)

• Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress (Yale University)

Substance Use & Addictive Behaviors

• Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors (American Psychological Association)

Eating, Sleep & Somatic Disorders

• Eating, Sleep, Trauma, and Somatic Symptom Disorders Specialization (American Psychological Association)

• Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (American Psychological Association)

• Eating-Related Disorders and Disorders of Sleep (American Psychological Association)

Autism & Neurodevelopmental Psychology

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (University of California, Santa Cruz)

Social, Relationship & Group Psychology

• Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups Specialization (American Psychological Association)

• Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships (American Psychological Association)

• Psychology of the Self (American Psychological Association)

• Psychology of Group Behaviors (American Psychological Association)

• The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs (University of Toronto)

Positive Psychology, Well-Being & Resilience

• Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science (University of Pennsylvania)

• The Science of Well-Being for Parents (Yale University)

• The Science of Well-Being for Teens (Yale University)

• Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health (Coursera)

Cultural Psychology

• Global Impact: Cultural Psychology (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Mental Health Technology, AI & Digital Practice

• Responsible AI for Mental Health (Northeastern University)

• The Mental Health Clinician and AI Specialization (Lund University)

• Understanding and Evaluating AI for Mental Health (Lund University)

• AI Applications for Mental Health and Clinical Practice (Lund University)

• AI Implementation, Safety and the Future of Mental Health (Lund University)

• Technology Ethics for Therapists: Legal Boundaries for Social Media, Artificial Intelligence & More (WPMinds / eCare Behavioral Health Institute)

• Soft Skills for Clinicians: Communication (Creo Incubator)

• Soft Skills for Clinicians: Leadership (Creo Incubator)

Therapy Animal Studies

• Dog Emotion and Cognition (Duke University)

Industrial Psychology

• Industrial Psychology (Illinois Tech) 

Because parental alienation and family conflict rarely occur in isolation, Dr. Peloquin’s broader psychological training spans trauma, psychotherapy, personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, substance use, neurodevelopmental conditions, relationships, resilience, and cultural psychology. This breadth supports a more integrated understanding of the individual and relational factors that influence mental health and family functioning.

Family Law, Children’s Rights & Legal Studies

• Professional Certificate in International Family Law (London School of Business and Administration)

• Children’s Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Introduction (University of Geneva)

• Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme (University of Geneva)

• Nonprofit Law (University of Pennsylvania)

• American Law (University of Pennsylvania)

• Civil Rights Law (University of California, Santa Barbara)

• Metodología jurídica (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)

• GenAI in Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Coursera)

Family separation and parent-child conflict frequently unfold at the intersection of psychological and legal systems. Matt’s legal education provides additional context for understanding family law, children’s rights, civil rights, human rights, legal methodology, and the institutional environments in which many high-conflict family situations develop.

Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Psychopharmacology

Psychiatry & Mental Health

• Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health (The University of Sydney)

• Foundations of International Psychiatry (The University of Melbourne)

• Psychological Disorders and Therapies (Pearson)

• Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers (Yale University)

• Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes (Universidad de Chile)

• Suicide Prevention (Wesleyan University)

• Nutrition for Optimal Mental Health (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

Neuropsychology, Cognition & Emotion — University of Cambridge

• The Science of Mind and Decision-Making Specialization (University of Cambridge)

• Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology (University of Cambridge)

• The Neuropsychology of Decision Making (University of Cambridge)

• The Psychology of Emotions: An Introduction to Embodied Cognition (University of Cambridge)

• Learning and Memory in the Brain: A Guide for Teachers (University of Cambridge)

Medical Neuroscience

• Medical Neuroscience (Duke University)

Psychopharmacology & Neurotransmission — University of Minnesota

• Synaptic Pharmacology Specialization (University of Minnesota)

• Synaptic Pharmacology and Function (University of Minnesota)

• The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 1 (University of Minnesota)

• The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 2 (University of Minnesota)

• Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease (University of Minnesota)

Clinical Pharmacology & Medicines Management

• Pharmacokinetics (Novartis)

• Mental Health Medicines Management for Nurses (Sage Publications)

Applied Neuroscience & Neuromarketing — Johns Hopkins University

• Neuromarketing Specialization (Johns Hopkins University)

• Foundations of Neuroscience (Johns Hopkins University)

• Neuroscience Methods (Johns Hopkins University)

• Practical Neuromarketing Research (Johns Hopkins University)

Psychological functioning is also shaped by the biological systems underlying cognition, emotion, behavior, learning, and mental health. Dr. Peloquin’s continuing education in psychiatry, neuropsychology, medical neuroscience, psychopharmacology, neurotransmission, addiction, and suicide prevention provides a broader scientific framework for understanding psychological symptoms and mental-health treatment.

Healthcare, Clinical Care & Healthcare Leadership

Healthcare Leadership & Strategy — University of Michigan

• Leadership for Healthcare Professionals Specialization (University of Michigan)

• Healthcare Leadership Principles (University of Michigan)

• Healthcare Strategy and Innovation (University of Michigan)

• Healthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making (University of Michigan)

Healthcare Law, Policy & Health Systems — University of Pennsylvania

• Healthcare Law Specialization (University of Pennsylvania)

• U.S. Health Law Fundamentals (University of Pennsylvania)

• Privacy Law and HIPAA (University of Pennsylvania)

• Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry (University of Pennsylvania)

• Comparative Health Systems (University of Pennsylvania)

Palliative Care & Family Support — Stanford University

• Palliative Care Always Specialization (Stanford University)

• Essentials of Palliative Care (Stanford University)

• Symptom Management in Palliative Care (Stanford University)

• Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice (Stanford University)

• Supporting Families and Caregivers (Stanford University)

• Palliative Care Always Capstone Course (Stanford University)

Clinical Project Management & Healthcare Operations — Creo Incubator

• Clinical Project Management Specialization (Creo Incubator)

• Project Management & Leadership: Life Sciences & Healthcare (Creo Incubator)

Patient Care, Communication & Health Coaching

• Health Coaching Conversations (Imperial College London)

• Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare (University of Minnesota)

• Topics of Medical Spanish II: Connecting with Your Patients (Universidades Anáhuac)

• Guide Patients: Clinic Communication & Support (Coursera)

Trauma, Violence & Clinical Care

• Trauma Emergencies and Care (University of Colorado System)

• Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers (Johns Hopkins University)

Healthcare Privacy, Compliance & Data Protection

• HIPAA Privacy & Security Certification (HIPAA Certification)

• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Packt)

Mental and behavioral health care increasingly operates within larger interdisciplinary healthcare systems. Dr. Peloquin’s training in healthcare leadership, law, quality improvement, palliative care, clinical project management, patient communication, trauma care, privacy, and health systems helps me understand the broader clinical and organizational environments in which psychological services are delivered.

Digital Health, Health Informatics & Telehealth

Digital Health — Imperial College London

• Digital Health Specialization (Imperial College London)

• Introduction to Digital Health (Imperial College London)

• Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions (Imperial College London)

• Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions (Imperial College London)

Health Informatics — Johns Hopkins University

• Health Informatics Specialization (Johns Hopkins University)

• The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics (Johns Hopkins University)

• Leading Change in Health Informatics (Johns Hopkins University)

• The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics (Johns Hopkins University)

• The Data Science of Health Informatics (Johns Hopkins University)

• Culminating Project in Health Informatics (Johns Hopkins University)

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare — Stanford University

• AI in Healthcare Specialization (Stanford University)

• Introduction to Healthcare (Stanford University)

• Introduction to Clinical Data (Stanford University)

• Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare (Stanford University)

• Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare (Stanford University)

• AI in Healthcare Capstone (Stanford University)

Telehealth & Remote Clinical Care — Duke University

• Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam Specialization (Duke University)

• Telehealth Clinical Essentials (Duke University)

• Telehealth: Interprofessional Team-Based Care (Duke University)

• Telehealth: Neurologic Assessment (Duke University)

Healthcare Data Analytics — SkillUp

• Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics Specialization (SkillUp)

• Foundations of Healthcare Data Analytics (SkillUp)

• Statistical Analysis and Data Modeling in Healthcare (SkillUp)

• Healthcare Data Visualization and Decision Support (SkillUp)

Mental Health Telerehabilitation

• Telerehabilitation in Mental Health and Communication (Sage Publications)

Technology is reshaping how healthcare and mental-health services are delivered, evaluated, and coordinated. Dr. Peloquin’s training in digital health, health informatics, telehealth, healthcare data analytics, and artificial intelligence in healthcare supports Matt’s interest in responsible, evidence-informed uses of technology to improve access, communication, research, and clinical decision support.

Gender, Diversity, Human Rights & Social Justice

• Claves para la igualdad de género Specialization (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)

• Conceptos básicos para la igualdad de género (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)

• Violencias por razones de género (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)

• Igualdad de género y derechos humanos (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)

• Gender Equality (University of Western Australia)

• Gender Analytics for Innovation (University of Toronto)

• Feminismo, género y política (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

• The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality (American Psychological Association)

• Understanding Violence (Emory University)

• Human Rights-Based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE) (The University of Edinburgh)

• Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Psychological and family experiences are influenced by culture, gender, identity, social institutions, and unequal exposure to violence and discrimination. Dr. Peloquin’s continuing education in gender studies, human rights, cultural diversity, violence, and dignity in care supports a more context-sensitive understanding of the individuals and families with whom Matt works.

Research Methods, Clinical Research & Scientific Writing

• Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research Specialization (University of Colorado System)

• The Importance & Challenges of Considering SABV in Research (University of Colorado System)

• Experimental Design Considerations in SABV Research (University of Colorado System)

• Statistics, Bioinformatics, and AI in SABV Research (University of Colorado System)

• Grant Writing for Health Researchers Specialization (University of Colorado System)

• Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission (University of Colorado System)

• Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing (University of Colorado System)

• Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals (University of Colorado System)

Evidence-based practice depends on the ability to critically evaluate research, understand methodology, interpret data, and communicate findings clearly. Matt’s research training includes study design, biostatistics, scientific writing, grant development, sex as a biological variable in research, and the integration of quantitative and AI-supported methods into clinical and academic inquiry.

Education, Trauma-Informed Practice & Learning Science

• Foundations of Trauma-Informed Pedagogy (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

• Instructional Design Foundations and Applications (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

• An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD) Specialization (University of Michigan)

• Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession (University of Michigan)

• Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks (University of Michigan)

• Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation (University of Michigan)

Education and knowledge translation are important extensions of Dr. Peloquin’s clinical, research, and advocacy work. His training in trauma-informed pedagogy, instructional design, and learning experience design supports the development of accessible educational resources for parents, professionals, organizations, and broader public audiences.

Mental Health AI & Responsible Technology

University of Michigan:

• Responsible Generative AI Specialization (University of Michigan)

• Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation (University of Michigan)

Vanderbilt University:

• Trustworthy Generative AI (Vanderbilt University)

Dr. Peloquin’s work also explores the responsible use of artificial intelligence in psychology, behavioral health, education, and research. Matt’s training in AI governance, trustworthy generative AI, mental-health AI, and emerging technology ethics reflects an interest in how these tools can support professional practice and research without replacing clinical judgment, ethical responsibility, or human relationships.

In addition to psychotherapy and consulting, Matt welcomes opportunities to collaborate with clinicians, universities, healthcare organizations, nonprofit organizations, legal and family-support professionals, and interdisciplinary research teams on literature reviews, survey design, data analysis, AI-assisted research workflows, manuscript development, educational initiatives, and public dissemination.

Certifications and continuing education demonstrate specialized academic and professional training. They do not, in and of themselves, constitute clinical licensure, and all services and collaborations are undertaken within the scope of Dr. Peloquin’s qualifications and professional role.