Academia


Educator. Supervisor. Curriculum Creator.

Rooted in integrity, inclusion, and impact.

“I teach the way I practice therapy: with creativity, care, and connection. Academic excellence is important—but personal and relational empowerment is where the real learning begins.” – Kat Glick

Teaching Philosophy

Kat’s academic work centers trauma-informed, liberation-rooted education. Their classrooms and trainings are spaces where students, clinicians, and leaders can engage with complexity without leaving parts of themselves behind.

  • Rooted in reality: Clinical expertise blended with academic rigor.

  • Trauma-informed by design: Safety and authenticity drive transformation.

  • Progressive, not prescriptive: Equity, identity, and liberation—not one-size-fits-all models.

  • Student-centered: Autonomy, reflection, and collective growth at the core.

 

“My commitment to justice and equity runs deep. I find it most effective to center it within health spaces—so those spaces are just a little safer for historically marginalized communities.” – Kat Glick

💡 Teaching With Purpose: What Makes My Academic Approach Unique

  • Rooted in reality: Bridging clinical experience with academic rigor.
  • Trauma-informed by design: Safety and authenticity drive learning.
  • Progressive, not prescriptive: Centering equity, identity, and liberation.
  • Student-centered learning: Autonomy, reflection, and self-directed growth.

Institutions & Programs Served

I’ve taught and developed programs across leading universities and professional centers:

  • Rutgers University (Camden & New Brunswick, NJ)

  • Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ)

  • Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)

  • Middlesex County College (Edison, NJ)

  • Smith College School for Social Work (Northampton, MA)

Continuing Education & Professional Development

  • Rutgers School of Social Work, Continuing Ed

  • Rutgers Center for Alcohol Studies

  • Temple University School of Social Work

  • Smith College School for Social Work

I’m a Fit For Programs That Value…

  • Clinical instruction grounded in lived experience
  • CEU and certificate programs with real-world relevance
  • Curriculum development that reflects identity, equity, and neurodiversity
  • Trainers who can hold nuance, complexity, and high-performing learners
  • Faculty who challenge norms with care, not compliance

Courses & Curricula Developed

Graduate & Certification Courses:

  • Advanced Seminar in Clinical Practice: Substance Abuse (Rowan)

  • Fundamentals of Drug & Alcohol Abuse

  • Developmental Psychology of Addiction

  • Psychological Evaluation of Substance Use Disorders

Certificate Programs:

  • Addiction Studies Certificate Program (Middlesex CC, 2013–2018)

  • Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification (Rutgers Center for Alcohol Studies)

Thesis-Based Curriculum:

  • Cultural Competence and Evidence-Based Strategies for LGBTQIA Clients
    (developed for national certification)

Courses & Curricula Developed

What I Value as an Educator

Creativity

Thinking beyond scripts, we unlock new pathways for learning, healing, and leading.

Consciousness

Raising awareness of our socialization and beliefs creates space for transformation.

Authenticity

I support students in finding their voice, style, and power—as humans and professionals.

Empowerment

Learning is relational. Growth is both personal and collective. I challenge students to own their process while building with others.

Credentials at a Glance

Kat Glick, M.Ed., LCSW, CCS, ACS, SAP, MAC, CSE, CIMHP is a nationally credentialed educator, therapist, and curriculum developer. Her work spans Rutgers, Temple, Rowan, Smith College, and more—always grounded in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and liberatory practice.

  • Clinical Specialties: Substance use, trauma, queer and neurodivergent care
  • Academic Roles: Instructor, curriculum writer, CEU developer
  • Courses & Programs: Addiction Studies, LGBTQIA+ competency, Clinical Practice
  • Credentials: CCS, ACS, SAP, MAC, CSE, CIMHP
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Featured Training Topics

Kat is frequently invited to design and deliver trainings for clinicians, supervisors, and organizations.

  • Body Liberation in Clinical Practice → dismantling anti-fat bias and integrating body justice into therapy.

  • LGBTQIA+ Competency in Mental Health → affirming, evidence-based strategies for queer and trans clients.

  • Trauma-Informed Approaches to Addiction → shifting from pathology to relational, systemic understanding.

  • Decolonizing Supervision & Clinical Education → moving beyond neutrality into identity-centered, liberation-aligned frameworks.

If your institution values trauma-informed, liberation-centered education—let’s connect.

  • Invite Kat to teach, train, or keynote.

  • Partner on curriculum design that bridges theory with lived experience.

  • Bring real-world, identity-affirming education to your classrooms and teams.

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academic institution where Kat Glick developed and led the Addiction Studies Certificate Program (2013–2018)
institution where Kat Glick taught graduate-level courses in clinical practice and addiction counseling
Kat Glick served as educator and curriculum developer across multiple Rutgers departments
CEU program Kat Glick contributed to in curriculum and certification design
continuing education and professional development program where Kat taught and trained emerging clinicians