Rising Sun Therapy and Wellness
Publications & Presentations
Upcoming Presentations
Presentation:
Your practice is more exposed than you think: Ethics, privacy, and scams for therapists.
Lynch, A. (scheduled 2027). Clinical Connections Conference. Virginia Beach, VA. April 21-23, 2027.
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Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: What every clinician needs to know (at least to start).
Lynch, A. (scheduled 2026). National Association of Social Workers, Vermont. Virtual Symposium. November 12-13. 2026.
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Therapist beware: Smart ethics, scam proofing, and digital privacy in a world that wants your data.
Lynch, A. (scheduled 2026). National Association of Social Workers, Vermont. Virtual Symposium. November 12-13. 2026.
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Therapist beware: Smart ethics, scam proofing, and digital privacy in a world that wants your data.
Lynch, A. (scheduled 2026). Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association. September 2026. Friday Presentations (2 CE credits). Virtual.
Previous Publications & Presentations
Presentation:
Therapist beware: Smart ethics, scam proofing, and digital privacy in a world that wants your data.
Lynch, A. (scheduled 2026). Foundations to Flourish Workshop Series. July 31, 2026. Virtual.
Publication:
More than coincidence. Pulse: Voices from the heart of medicine.
Lynch, A. (2026). July 2, 2026. https://pulsevoices.org/pulse-more-voices/2026/psychotherapy/more-than-coincidence/
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Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: Clinical care beyond the basics.
Lynch, A. (2026).Foundations to Flourish Workshop Series. June 26, 2026. Virtual.
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Staying informed without running on empty: News consumption, social media, and capacity.
Lynch, A. (2026). DC Bar Association Annual Wellbeing Summit. May 7, 2026.
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Therapist beware: Smart ethics, scam proofing, and digital privacy in a world that wants your data.
Lynch, A. (2026). National Association of Social Workers, Massachusetts. Virtual Symposium. April 16-17. 2026. Virtual.
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Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: What every clinician needs to know (at least to start).
Lynch, A. (2026). National Association of Social Workers, Virginia and Metro DC Chapter. Annual Conference. March 25-28, & April 23, 2026. In Person and Virtual.
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Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: What every clinician needs to know (at least to start).
Lynch, A. (2025). National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina. Fall Conference. November 17-18, 2025. Virtual.
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When One Partner Says They’re Poly: Competing Truths in Mixed Orientation Relationships.
Lynch, A. (2025). International Forum for Psychoanalytic Education. Conference on Truth. November 6-8, 2025. Washington, DC.
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Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: What every counselor needs to know (at least to start).
Lynch, A. (2025). Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association. October 10, 2025. Friday Presentations (2 CE credits). Virtual.
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Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: What every clinician needs to know (at least to start).
Lynch, A. (2025). Duke University Health Systems. September 12, 2025. Employee continuing education presentation for 1.5 CE credits. Virtual and available on-demand.
Podcast:
Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy.
Lynch, A. (2025). Podcast Guest on G33ky Clinicians’ Podcast. June 6, 2025.
Presentation:
Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: What every clinician needs to know (at least to start).
Lynch, A. (2025). Pride Center of Vermont LGBTQIA2S+ Health Summit. May 3, 2025. Vermont State University, Randoph, VA.
Publication:
The resulting mental health pandemic from COVID-19: Research and resources for social workers.
Lynch, A. (2021). Social Work Student Works. Richmond, VA: Virginia Commonwealth University.
Presentation:
Motivational Interviewing Basics.
Lynch, A. (2019). The Women's Center. Vienna, VA.
Publication:
Fairness in the NIH Peer Review Process.
Lynch, A., Braithwaite, J., Nemes, S., Pablos-Velez, X., & Walker, E. (2016). Submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health. Contract No. HHS3188900.
Publication:
Environmental Scan of Girls and Women’s Health.
Lynch, A., Braithwaite, J., Namur Karp, J., & Myers, C. (2014). Submitted to the Office of Women’s Health, US Department of Health and Human Services. Contract No. GQ55453.
Publication:
Changing lives and countries one person at a time
Lynch, A., Jennings, H., Nemes, S., Braithwaite, J., & Myers, C. (2013). Case studies of outcomes and impacts of the Hubert H. Humphrey fellowship program in three sectors. Submitted to the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Contract No. SAQMMA10C0334
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But what if he doesn’t hate all women? Rethinking gender-motivated hate crimes.
Lynch, A. (2012). Violence and Abuse in Society: Understanding a Global Crisis. New York: ABC-CLIO
Presentation:
"Is resistance futile?: How to communicate with resistant powerholders about sexual violence."
Lynch, A. Namur Karp, J. and Finley, C. (2012) Poster. From National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence, San Francisco, CA on March 29-31.
Publication:
Drugs, Women and Violence in the Americas: U.S.Results of a Multi-Centric Pilot Project, Qualitative.
Gonzalez Garda, R., Peragallo, N. Lynch, A., and Nemes, S. (2011). Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatria.
Publication:
Drugs, Women and Violence in the Americas: U.S. Results of a Multi-Centric Pilot Project, Quantitative.
Gonzalez Garda, R., Peragallo, N. Lynch, A., and Nemes, S. (2011). Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatria.
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“Paralyzed By Fear No More.” Make Mine a Double.
Lynch, A. (2011). Lynch, Ami. New York: University Press of New England.
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“Creating LGBTQ-sensitive Substance Abuse Counselors: The Importance of Cultural Competency.”
Lynch, A. Namur Karp, J., Nemes, S. (2011). Poster. From Disparities Research to Disparities Interventions: “Lessons Learned and Opportunities for the Future of Behavioral Health Services" conference, Arlington, VA on April 6 - 7, 2011.
Presentation:
“Using Monitoring and Evaluation to Improve Programs Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls.”
Nemes, S., Namur Karp, J. Lynch, A., Kearley, B., Evans, K. (2010). Presentation at the ManUp Young Leaders Summit, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Presentation:
“Building and Maintain Partnership and Collaborations.”
Lynch, A., Thomas, Z., Namur Karp, J., Nemes, S., Kearley, B. (2010). Presentation at the ManUp Young Leaders Summit, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Presentation:
“Conducting Needs Assessments Relating to Violence Against Women.”
“Conducting Needs Assessments Relating to Violence Against Women.” Presentation at the ManUp Young Leaders Summit, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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“Writing Proposal for Projects about Violence Against Women.”
Nemes, S., Namur Karp, J., Lynch, A., Kearley, B. (2010). Presentation at the ManUp Young Leaders Summit, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Rape on College Campuses – It’s Still Happening.
Lynch, A., Namur Karp, J., Nemes, S., Battocchi, J., Thomas, Z. (2009). Presentation at the National Conference on Domestic Violence and Health, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Presentation:
HIV Testing and Screening for Survivors of Domestic Violence.
Namur Karp, J., Nemes, S., Thomas, Z. (2009). Presentation at the 1st National Conference on Domestic Violence and HIV/AIDS, Atlanta, Georgia.
Presentation:
Rape on College Campuses – It’s Still Happening. (2009).
Namur Karp, J., Nemes, S., Lynch, A., Battocchi, J., Thomas, Z. (2009). Presentation at: Sexual Violence Research Institute’s Annual Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Publication:
“Hating the Neighbors: The Role of Hate Crime in the Perpetuation of Black Residential Segregation”
Lynch, Ami. 2008. International Journal of Conflict and Violence, 2(1): 6-27.
Publication:
Women’s Studies.
The Anti-White Supremacy Resource Book.
Publication:
“Comfort Women”
Lynch, Ami. 2007. In O’Brien, Jodi (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Gender and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishers.
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"Hate Crime in Our Communities Syllabus”
Lynch, Ami. 2007. In Ferber, Abby (Ed.). Teaching About Ethnoviolence and Hate Crimes
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“Hegemonic Masculinity”
Lynch, Ami. 2007. In O’Brien, Jodi (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Gender and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishers.
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“Intersexual/Intersexuality”
Lynch, Ami. 2007. In O’Brien, Jodi (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Gender and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishers.
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“Violence Against Women Act”
Lynch, Ami. 2007. In O’Brien, Jodi (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Gender and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishers.
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“Reproductive Technologies”
Lynch, Ami. 2006. in Heywood, Leslie (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Third Wave Feminisms.
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“Abortion”
Lynch, Ami. 2006. in Heywood, Leslie (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Third Wave Feminisms.
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“Roe v. Wade and Challenges”
Lynch, Ami. 2006. in Heywood, Leslie (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Third Wave Feminisms.
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“Hate Crime in our Communities”
Lynch, Ami. 2006. syllabus, published in National Association of Women Curriculum Guide.
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“Hate Crime as a tool of the gender border patrol: The Importance of Gender as a Protected Category”
Lynch, Ami. 2005. Institute for Women’s Policy Research, “When Women Gain, So Does the World” Conference Proceedings, Washington, DC.