Biography

Kate Kravits is a Senior Research Specialist in the Division of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center.  Kate is licensed and board certified in psychotherapy, art therapy and holistic nursing.

Her research interests include professional self-care, hypnosis for symptom relief, and art therapy in the cancer care setting.  Ms. Kravits is currently developing a research program investigating hypnosis interventions in the pre-operative patient population.

Professional Experience

2004 -  present, Director, Supportive Care and Spiritual Care Services, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

2000 - 2004, Director, Professional Program Development, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

1998 - 2000, Clinical Educator, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

1996 - 1998, Independent Contractor, University of Southern California:  Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

1993 - 1995, Nursing, Private Practice Family Therapy, Greeley, CO.

1992 - 1996, Oncology Nursing Specialist, North Colorado Medical Center, CO.

1985 - 1988, Nursing, Private Practice Family Therapy, Los Angeles, CA.


This is an abbreviated document. Full CV available upon request. Information on this page may be self-reported and is subject to change at any time. Last updated: 08/10.

Education and Training

2004 - 2006, Phillips Graduate Institute, Post-Graduate Education and Certification, Art Therapy

1982 - 1984, California Family Study Center, M.A., Family Therapy/Systems Theory

1980 - 1982, University of the State of New York, B.S., Liberal Arts

1971 - 1974, Los Angeles County/USC School of Nursing, Diploma, Nursing