Dr. James Robert Bitter

Education

·  Ed.D. Department of Counselor Education and Special Education, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, May, 1975, in Counselor Education.

·  M.Ed. Department of Counselor Education and Special Education, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, August, 1971, in Student Personnel Work In Higher Education.

·  B. A. Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, May, 1969, in English Literature (minor in Philosophy).

University Positions

·  1995 - present.  Professor (tenured, 1995), Department of Human Development & Learning, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (Chair, August, 1995 to July, 1999).

·  1987 - 1995.  Professor (tenured, 1991), Department of Counseling, California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, California (Chair, August, 1987, to August, 1991).

·  Outstanding Faculty Member Of The Year, School of Human Development and Community Service (student voted Alumni Award), 1989-1990.

·  1974 - 1987.  Professor, 1986-87, (tenured, 1980), Counseling Program, West Virginia College of Graduate Studies (currently The University of West Virginia College of Graduate Studies), Institute, West Virginia.  Associate Professor, Counseling Program, 1977-1986.  Program Director, Counseling Program, 1976-1978.  Assistant Professor, Counseling Program, 1974-1977.

Courses Taught

Systems Of Family Counseling; Couples And Families In Process; Systems Interventions With Couples And Families; Practicum: Master Counseling With Children And Adolescents; Practicum: Master Counseling With Adults; Supervised Fieldwork In Marriage and Family Counseling; Supervised Fieldwork In Schools; Therapeutic Group Experience; Groups: Process And Practice; Therapeutic Modes With Individuals; Theories Of Human Development and Human Functioning; Human Relations And Human Communication; Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling; Counseling And Culture; The Counseling Profession; Professional, Ethical, And Legal Issues In Counseling; Psychopathology; Narrative and Experiential Approaches to Family Counseling; Adlerian Lifestyle Assessment And Counseling; Theories & Techniques Of Counseling; Counseling Techniques with Children and Adolescents; Gestalt Therapy; Methods of Research; Science Of Human Inquiry (Applied Research); Supervised Final Projects; Masters Thesis.

Publications

Journal Articles

 Bitter, J. R., Roig, G., Disque, J. G., & Robertson, P. E.  (Submitted).  Definitional ceremonies: Integrating community into multicultural counseling sessions.  In Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development.

Robertson, P. A., Bitter, J. R., & Marlow, A. G.  (Submitted).  Feminist collaboration in multicultural counseling: Integrating cultural community consultants into therapy.  In Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development.

Robertson, P. A., Bitter, J. R., & Marlow, A. G.  (Submitted).  Integrating feminism in multicultural counseling sessions.  In Journal of  Counseling and Development.

Sonstegard, M. A., Bitter, J. R., Pelonis-Peneros, P., & Nicoll, W. G.  (2001).  Adlerian group psychotherapy: A brief therapy approach.  Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, 11(2), 11-24.

Bitter J. R., & Nicoll, W. G.  (2000).  Adlerian brief therapy with individuals: Process and Practice.  Journal of Individual Psychology, 56(1), 31-44.

Disque, J. G., & Bitter, J. R.  (1998).  Integrating narrative therapy with Adlerian lifestyle assessment: A case study.  Journal of Individual Psychology, 54(4), 431-450.

Sonstegard, M. A., & Bitter, J. R.  (1998).  Adlerian group counseling: Step-by-step.  Journal of Individual Psychology, 54(2), 176-216.

Sonstegard, M. A., & Bitter, J. R.  (1998).  Counseling children in groups.  Journal of Individual Psychology, 54(2), 251-267.

Bitter, J. R., Christensen, O. C., Hawes, C, & Nicoll, W. G.  (1998).  Adlerian brief therapy with individuals, couples, and families. Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, 8(8), 95-112.

Nappier Carr, C., & Bitter, J. R.  (1997).  [Dreikurs’ Holistic Medicine: An Introduction.]  Individual Psychology, 53(2), 122-126.

Bitter, J. R.  (1996).  On neurosis: An introduction to Adler’s concepts and approach.  Individual Psychology, 52(4), 310-317.

Bitter, J. R.  (1996).  An interview with Manford A. Sonstegard: A career in group counseling.  The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 21(3), 194-213.

Bitter, J.  (1993).  Communication styles, personality priorities, and social interest: Strategies for helping couples build a life together. Individual Psychology, 49(3-4), 330-350.

Bitter, J. R.  (Winter, 1993).  Empowerment interventions with couples and families: An Adlerian guide.  IAMFC Newsletter, 6-7.

Barker, S. B., & Bitter, J. R.  (1992).  Early recollections versus created memory: A comparison for projective qualities.  Individual Psychology, 48(1), 86-95.

Bitter, J. R.  (1991).  Conscious motivations: An enhancement to Dreikurs' goals of children's misbehavior.   Individual Psychology, 47(2), 210-221.

Williams, A. L., & Bitter, J. R.  (Fall, 1990).  Stuttering: From pebbles to Individual Psychology.  Individual Psychology Reporter, 7(4), 1-4.

Satir, V. M., Bitter, J. R., & Krestensen, K. K.  (1988).  Family reconstruction: The family within - a group experience.  Journal of Specialists in Group Work (special issue), 13(4), 200-208.

Bitter, J. R.  (1988).  Family mapping and family constellation: Satir in Adlerian context.  Individual Psychology, 44(1), 106-111.

Mozdzierz, G. J., Lisiecki, J., Bitter, J. R., & Williams, A. L.  (1986).  Role-functions for Adlerian therapists.  Individual Psychology, 42(2), 154-177.

Bitter, J. R.  (1985).  An interview with Harold Mosak. Individual Psychology, 41(3), 386-420.

Williams, A. L., & Bitter, J. R.  (Fall, 1984).  A socio-psychological approach to parent involvement in speech therapy.  Communique, 1-6.

ter, J. R., & West, J.  (1979).  An interview with Heinz Ansbacher.  Journal of Individual Psychology, 35(1), 95-110.

Zarski, J., Sonstegard, M., & Bitter, J. R.  (1977).  Training parents as functional professionals in a community setting.  Individual Psychologist, 2, 17-22.

Book  & Book Chapters

Bitter, J. R., Sonstegard, M. A., & Roberts, A.  (2002).  Adlerian family therapy.  In J. Carlson & D. Kjos (Eds.), aTheories and strategies of family therapy.  Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Bitter, J. R.  (2001).  Letter for a change.  In R. E. Watts (Ed.), Techniques in marriage and family counseling (Vol. 2) (pp. 5 – 11).  Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Sonstegard, M. A., Bitter, J. R., & Pelonis-Peneros, P. P.  (2001).  From Cain to Columbine: A psychosocial anatomy of violence.  In Adlerian Society of the United Kingdom and the Institute for Individual Psychology (Ed.), Adlerian Yearbook, 2001 (pp. 104-121).  London: Author.

Bitter, J. R.  (2001).  Case approach to Adlerian therapy: An Adlerian therapist's perspective on Ruth.  In G. Corey (Ed.), Case approaches to counseling and psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 54-82).  Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Bitter, J. R., & Corey, G.  (2001).  Family systems therapy.  In G. Corey, The theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (6th ed.) (pp. 382-453). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/ Cole.

Nicoll, W., Bitter, J. R., Christensen, O.C. & Hawes, C.  (2000).  Adlerian brief therapy: Strategies and tactics.  In J. Carlson & L. Sperry (Eds.), Brief therapy strategies with individuals and couples (pp. 220-247).  Phoenix: Zeig/Tucker.

Bitter, J. R.  (2000).  Dissolving a problem: Structuring externalization interviews with couples.  In R. E. Watts (Ed.), Techniques in marriage and family counseling (Vol. 1) (pp. 91-94).  Alexandra, VA: American Counseling Association.

Satir, V. M., & Bitter, J. R.  (2000).  The therapist and family therapy: Satir's human validation process model.  In A. M. Horne (Ed.), Family therapy and counseling (3rd ed.) (pp. 62-101).  Itasca, IL: F. E. Peacock.

West, J. D., Bubenzer, D. L., & Bitter, J. R. (Eds.).  (1998). Social construction in couple and family counseling.  Alexandria, VA: ACA.

Nappier Carr, C. N., & Bitter, J. R.  (1998).  Dreikurs’ Holistic Medicine.  In Adlerian Society of the United Kingdom & The Institute for Individual Psychology (Eds.), Adlerian Yearbook, 1998 (pp. 4-20).  London: Author.

Disque, J. G., & Bitter, J. R.  (1997).  Integrating narrative therapy with Adlerian lifestyle assessment: Narrative means to changes in lifestyle.  In Adlerian Society of the United Kingdom (Ed.), Adlerian Yearbook, 1997 (pp. 57-63).  London: Author.

Bitter, J. R., & Corey, G.  (1996).  Family systems therapy.  In G. Corey, The theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 365-443). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/ Cole.

Bitter, J. R.  (1996).  Case approach to Adlerian therapy: An Adlerian therapist's perspective on Ruth.  In G. Corey (Ed.), Case approaches to counseling and psychotherapy (4th ed.) (pp. 68-100). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Bitter, J.  (1993).  Satir's parts party with couples. In T. Nelson & T. Trepper (Eds.), 101 interventions in family therapy (pp. 132-136).  New York: Haworth.

Bitter, J. R.  (1991).  Case approach to Adlerian therapy: An Adlerian therapist's perspective on Ruth.  In G. Corey (Ed.), Case approaches to counseling and psychotherapy (3rd ed.) (pp. 62-77). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Satir, V. M., & Bitter, J. R.  (1991).  The therapist and family therapy: Satir's human validation process model.  In A. M. Horne & J. L. Passmore (Eds.), Family therapy and counseling(2nd ed.) (pp. 13-45).  Itasca, IL: F. E. Peacock.

Bitter, J. R.  (1987),  Communication and meaning: Satir in Adlerian Context.  In R. Sherman & D. Dinkmeyer (Eds.), Systems of family therapy: An Adlerian integration (pp. 109-142).  New York: Brunner/Mazel.

Sonstegard, M. A., Dreikurs, R., & Bitter, J. R.  (1983).  The teleoanalytic group counseling approach.  In G. Gazda (Ed.), Basic approaches to group psychotherapy and group counseling (3rd ed.) (pp. 507-551).  Springfield, IL: Charles Thomas.

Grant Activity

Bitter, J. R.  (submitted February, 1993).  A school-based family education center: A  partnership of parents and counselors making a difference in the lives of children ($18,308.00 request).  Orange County Community Foundation.  Costa Mesa: CA: OCCF.

Bitter, J. R.  (1991).  Satir's family reconstruction: Step by step ($5,080.00 award).  CSUF Intramural Grant (Summer Stipend Program).  Fullerton, CA: CSUF.

Bitter, J. R., & Barker, S. B.  (1986).  Early recollections versus created memories: A comparison for projective qualities ($3,200.00 award).  W. Va. College of Graduate Studies Intramural Grant.  Institute, WV: WVCOGS.

Book Reviews

Bitter, J.  (In Press).  [From the radical center: A review.]  The Family Journal.

Bitter, J.  (In Press).  [From the radical center: Lessons in Gestalt Therapy from an Adlerian perspective.]  Journal of Individual Psychology.

James, R., & Bitter, J. R.  (2001).  [Serious mental illness and the family: The practitioner’s guide: A review.] The Family Journal, 9(2), 230-232.

Bitter, J.  (1996).  [Perfect parenting and other myths: The “perfect parenting and other myths study group.]  Individual Psychology, 52(4), 458-464.

Bitter, J. R.  (1985).  [Guiding the family: A review.]  Individual Psychology Reporter, 4(1), 3-8.

Columns

Davidson, A., & Bitter, J. R.  (1998).  Manford A. Sonstegard: A bibliography.  Journal of Individual Psychology, 54(2), 268-272.

Bitter, J. R.  (1997).  Rudolf Dreikurs: A bibliograpy. Individual Psychology, 53(2), 206-237.

Bitter, J. R.  (1998).  Creating couples celebrations for unique events.  The Family Journal, 6(3), 239.

Bitter, J. R.  (1995).  Different after school conversations. The Family Journal, 3(1), 64-65.

Published Recordings

Bitter, J. R. (Speaker).  (1999).  Adlerian brief therapy with individuals (Cassette Recording No. 190523-310).  La Crescenta, CA: Audio Archives International.

Bitter, J. R. (Speaker).  (1999).  Mistaken notions of adults with children (Cassette Recording No. 190523-190).  La Crescenta, CA: Audio Archives International.

Bitter, J. R.  (Speaker).  (1998).  Adlerian therapy with Dr. James Bitter (Video “Family Therapy with the Experts” #T83562).  Needham Heights, MA: Longwood.

Bitter, J. R.  (Speaker).  (1991).  Adlerian family mapping (Video VHS Cassette Recording #TRT:105:00).  Villa Park, IL: Copymaster Video Inc.

Bitter, J. R., & Barker, S.  (Speakers).  (1988).  Comparison of early recollections with created memory for projective qualities (Cassette Recording No. H80527-140).  La Crescenta, CA: Audio Archives International.

Bitter, J. R., & West, J.  (Speakers).  (1977).  An interview with Heinz Ansbacher (Cassette Recording No. 10).  Chicago, IL: North American Society of Adlerian Psychology.

Editorial Boards

Editor, Journal of Individual Psychology [formerly Individual Psychology (1995 - 1998), North American Society of Adlerian Psychology; member, editorial board (Jon Carlson/Roy Kern/Bill Curlette, Editors), 1989-present.

Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Counseling and Development (Earl Ginter, Editor), American Counseling Association.

Member, Editorial Board, The Family Journal (Jon Carlson, Editor), International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC), American Counseling Association.

Member, Editorial Board, Topics in Marriage and Family Counseling (Jon Carlson, Editor), International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC), American Counseling Association.

Dissertation

Bitter, J. R.  (1975).  Adler and Dewey: The democratic education of children.  Pocatello, ID: Dissertation, Idaho State University.

Works In Progress

Bitter, J. R.  Self-imperatives: An Adlerian enhancement of Polster’s A Population of selves (1995).

Bitter, J. R.  Adlerian family mapping: Genograms in Adlerian assessment.

Bitter, J. R.  Mistaken notions of adults with children: Teleological conceptualizations and interventions with adult caregivers.

Bitter, J. R., Pelonis-Peneros, P. P., & Krestensen, K. K.  Satir's family reconstruction: Step by step.

Professional Papers: Competitively Selected

“Dreikurs’ Holistic Medicine: An Overview,” North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, presented with Cynthia Nappier Carr, May, 1997.

“Adlerian Brief Counseling: Individuals, Couples, and Families,” American Counseling Association (ACA), Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, presented with Oscar Christensen, Clair Hawes, and Bill Nicoll, April, 1997.

“Integrating Narrative Therapy With Lifestyle Assessment,” North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention, Baltimore Maryland, presented with J. Graham Disque, June, 1996.

“Integrating Feminism With Multicultural Counseling,” American Counseling Association (ACA), Annual Convention, Denver, Colorado, presented with Pat Robertson, April, 1995.

"Empowering Couples And Families In Therapy," North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, presented with  Oscar Christensen and Clair Hawes, June, 1993; American Counseling Association (ACA), IAMFC Sponsored Pre- Convention Workshop, Atlanta, Georgia, presented with  Clair Hawes, March, 1993.

"Mistaken Notions Of Adults With Children,"  North American Society of Adlerian  Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June, 1993;  NASAP Annual Convention, Tucson, Arizona, May, 1991; NASAP Annual Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May, 1976.

"Counseling Depressed Clients: An Adlerian ApproachC," NASAP Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 1981; NASAP Annual Convention, Amherst, Massachusetts, June, 1980.

"Family Counseling For Social Equality," American Association for Counseling and Development (AACD), Annual Convention, Reno, Nevada, presented with Manford  Sonstegard, March, 1990; American Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA),  Dallas, Texas, presented with Manford Sonstegard, April, 1977.

"Satir's Parts Party For Couples," American Association for Marriage and Family  Therapy (AAMFT), Annual Convention, San Francisco, California, presented with Judith Wagner, October, 1989.

"Early Recollections Versus Created Memories: An Assessment For Projective  Qualities," NASAP Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington, presented with Sandra Barker, May, 1988.

"Adlerian Uses Of Enchantment," NASAP Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois, May,  1977.

"Motivation Modification: An Adlerian Approach," NASAP Annual Convention, New  York City, presented with Manford Sonstegard, May, 1975.

Professional Papers: Invited

"Adlerian Interventions in the Process of Change," Keynote Address, Individual Psychology Association of Idaho (IPAI), Boise, Idaho, March, 2002.

"Process and Movement in Therapy," Keynote Address, Adlerian Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, November, 2001.

"Experiencing the Process of Change," Keynote Address, Montana Counseling Association, Bozeman, Montana, October, 2001.

"Movement In Adlerian Therapy: An Adlerian Approach," Keynote Address, Americas Institute of Adlerian Studies (AIAS) Conference, San Diego, California, October, 1989.

"Virginia Satir: In Memoriam," Keynote Address, Association of Humanistic Psychology (AHP), Annual Convention, Palo Alto, California, August, 1989.

"Communication And Meaning: Satir In Adlerian Context," NASAP Annual Convention,  St. Louis, Missouri, May, 1986.

Presentations And Workshops

"Brief Therapy: Empowering The Individual, The Couple, And The Family," Adlerian Training Institute, Boca Raton, Florida, June, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996; North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, Pre-Convention Workshop, Tucson, Arizona, presented with Oscar Christensen and Clair Hawes, June, 2001; Greek Adlerian Society, Athens, Greece, presented with Oscar Christensen, Clair Hawes, and Bill Nicoll, March, 2000, February, 1998, May, 1997;  ACA Pre-Convention Professional Development Institute, Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, April, 1997; NASAP International Summer Institute, Boca Raton, Florida, presented with Oscar Christensen, Clair Hawes, and Bill Nicoll, June, 1995, August, 1994.

"PACE and the Rhythm of Therapy," Adlerian Experiential School, New Zealand, April, 2002; Individual Psychology Association of Idaho (IPAI), Boise, Idaho, March, 2002; Adlerian Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, November, 2001; North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, Annual Convention, Tucson, Arizona, June, 2001.

"The Theory and Practice of Virginia Satir: Individual, Clinical, and Organizational Applications," Satir at Fernbrook, Bordentown, New Jersey, presented with Hugh Gratz, Margarita Suarez, and Judith Wagner, September, 2001.

"Adlerian Group Therapy: Process and Practice," Greek Adlerian Society and Florida Atlantic University, Athens, Greece, presented with Manford Sonstegard, June, 2001.

“Lifestyle Assessment with Early Recollections,”Adlerian Summer School, Green Park, Wendover, Bucks., England, August, 1999, 1997, 1996; Greek Adlerian Society, Athens, Greece, presented with Clair Hawes, February, 1998. .

"Adlerian Family Counseling," Adlerian Summer School, Green Park, Wendover, Bucks., England, August, 1999, 1997, 1996; Adlerian Summer Workshops, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, June, 1986, 1984, 1982; Adlerian Summer Training Institute, Charleston, West Virginia, June, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982; Adlerian Counseling Center,  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July, 1984; NASAP Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May, 1984; University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, October, 1980; Alfred Adler Institute of Cleveland (AAIC), Cleveland, Ohio, April, September, & November, 1980; Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England, January, 1979; AAIC, Cleveland, Ohio, October, 1978.

"Adolescent Development," The University of Akron, Summer Workshops, Akron, Ohio, June, 1999, 1997, 1996. 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981.

“Counseling or Psychotherapy: Adlerian Counseling in North America,” The International Association of Individual Psychology, pre-convention panel discussion, Chicago, Illinois, August, 1999.

“Adlerian Brief Therapy with Individuals,” North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, May, 1999.

“Mistaken Notions of Adults with Children,” North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, May, 1999.

“Satir And Relational Therapy,” Avanta Network, Boca Raton, Florida, presented with Margarita Suarez, February, 1997; St. Louis, Missouri, presented with Judith Wagner, March, 1997; Iowa, April, 1997.

“Adlerian Family Counseling: Toward a Therapeutic Community,” pre-convention workshop, Wyoming Counseling Association, Casper, Wyoming, November, 1995.

“Brief Therapy,” pre-convention workshop, Montana Counseling Association, Great Falls, Montana, October, 1995.

 “Adlerian Brief Therapy,” workshops and papers, 2nd Annual South American Congress on Clinical Psychology, Arequipa, Peru, October, 1995.

"Counseling Adolescents," Adlerian Summer Training Institute, Charleston, West Virginia, June, 1994, 1985.

"Satir In Adlerian Context," Southeast Satir Institute, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, April, 1994.

"Working With Couples," Masters In Counseling Alumni Association, California State University at Fullerton, California, January, 1994

"Group Counseling In Schools," Southern California School Counselor Association, Annual Convention, Torrence, California, November, 1992; November, 1990.

"Communication And Meaning In Family Therapy," Individual Psychology Association of Idaho (IPAI), Boise, Idaho, March, 1992.

"Open Forum Family Counseling," IPAI, Boise, Idaho, March, 1992.

"Adlerian Family Therapy," IPAI, Boise, Idaho, March, 1992; NASAP Annual Convention, Tucson, Arizona, May, 1991.

"Counseling Depressed Clients: An Adlerian Approach," Adlerian Society of British Columbia (ASBC), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April, 1991; University of Virginia Counseling Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, February, 1981; Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, West Virginia, December, 1979; Mental Health Association of West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, May, 1979.

"Adlerian Family Mapping," ASBC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April, 1991; Adlerian Society of Arizona (ASA), Tucson, Arizona, March, 1990.

"Satir's Peoplemaking For The 1990's," Catholic Charities, Houston, Texas, June, 1989.

"Toward A Foundation For Better Human Relationships," School of Dentistry, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June, 1988.

"Treating Families With Adolescents: Structural Family Therapy And Conjoint Family Therapy," The Health and Education Council, Baltimore, Maryland (September, 1985); Columbus, Ohio (October, 1985); Boston, Massachusetts (October, 1985); New York City (November, 1985); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November, 1985); Chicago, Illinois (December, 1985); Washington, D. C. (January, 1986); presented with John Zarski.

"Two Approaches To Helping Families With Adolescents," West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, August, 1985.

"The Nurturing Family: Making Communities Safe," Mercer County Alumni Association, West Virginia College of Graduate Studies, Princeton, West Virginia, November, 1984.

"Toward A Foundation For Adlerian Family Therapy," Region IV NASAP Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, October, 1984.

"Adlerian Psychology In Schools," Ohio School Psychologists Association, Annual Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio, May, 1984; Summers County Schools, Hinton, West Virginia, January & May, 1981.

"Family Therapy Through Family Movement," Adlerian Psychology Associates, P. C., Chicago, Illinois, November, 1983.

"Intimate Relationships: Adler And Satir," Alfred Adler Institute, New York City, December, 1982; Family Education Center (FEC) of Wilmington, Delaware, November, 1982; NASAP Semi-Annual Convention, Tucson, Arizona, November, 1982.

"Helping Administrators Help Others,"  Plain Local School District, Canton, Ohio, May,  1982.

"Family Reconstruction," Adlerian Counseling Center, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April, 1982; FEC of Wilmington, Delaware, March, 1982; Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, November, 1981; Plain Local School District, Canton, Ohio, February, 1981.

"Family Counseling: Blending Satir With Adler And Dreikurs," Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, November, 1981.

"Communication And Consultation In Schools," Plain Local School District, Canton, Ohio, November, 1981.

"Counseling Adolescents: In Families And Groups," Alfred Adler Institute of Cleveland, Ohio, September, 1981; NASAP Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, May, 1981.

"Family And Couples Counseling," Belfast, Northern Ireland, January, 1981; Sligo, Limerick, & Dublin, The Republic Of Ireland, January, 1981.

"Brief Psychotherapy," Ohio School Psychologists Association, Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio, November, 1980.

Professional Experience

1982 - 1984 Affiliated Faculty, Americas Institute of Adlerian Studies, Chicago, Illinois.

1983 - 1984 Administrative Consultant, Alfred Adler Institute (currently the Adler School of Professional Psychology), Chicago, Illinois (one year sabbatical leave from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies).

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Professional Service, Affiliations, And Certifications

Presidential-Grant-in-Aid Committee (1997-1999), East Tennessee State University.

Academic Senate, California State University at Fullerton, 1988-1991; Executive Committee, 1989-91; Treasurer (Executive Committee), 1990-1991; Athletic Council Representative, 1990-1991; Gender Equity in Athletics Representative, 1992-1993.

President, Faculty Council, West Virginia College of Graduate Studies, 1985-1986; Executive Committee, 1985-1987.

President, Governing Council, Avanta Network (Virginia Satir's Training Staff), 1985-1987; member, 1982-1993.

Vice President, North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, 1982-1984; Delegate, Region IV, 1978-1984; member of Long Range Planning and Priorities Committee, 1992 to present; member, 1974 to present.

Member, American Counseling Association, 1972 to present; member, ACES, 1972 to present; member, ASGW, 1988 to present; member, IAMFC, 1988 to present.

Nationally Certified Counselor (N.C.C. #433), National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., 1983 to present.

Nationally Certified Family Therapist (CFT #006), National Academy of marriage and family therapy (founding board member), 1995 to present.

Professional Training And Development

Participant in (month-long) Gestalt Summer Training Program, Gestalt Institute of San Diego, California (Erv and Miriam Polster, Directors), July, 1997; July, 1991.

Participant in ICASSI, International Adlerian Summer Training Program (two weeks), Warwick, England, July - August, 1996.

Trainer supervised by Virginia Satir in Process Community 9, Module 1, Avanta Network, Crested Butte, Colorado, July-August, 1989; Process Community 8, Module 1, July-August, 1988; Process Community 7, Module 1, July-August, 1987; Process Community 6, Module 1, July-August, 1986.

Annual Training, Avanta Network, Santa Clara, California, August, 1991; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June, 1990; Crested Butte, Colorado, June, 1989; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June, 1988; Crested Butte, Colorado, June, 1987; Seattle, Washington, June, 1986; Crested Butte, Colorado, July, 1985; San Diego, California, April, 1984; Fripp Island, South Carolina, May, 1983; Crested Butte, Colorado, July, 1982.

Participant in Virginia Satir's Month-Long Process Community, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July-August, 1980.

Certificate of Psychotherapy Program, Alfred Adler Institute, Chicago, Illinois, September, 1983, to August, 1984.

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Personal Interests

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Member of:

ACA

NASAP

AVANTA

ATI (Adlerian Training Institute)

ASA (Adlerian Society of Arizona)

Affiliations:

East Tennessee State University