News & Announcements
Conference Engages Students, Mental Health Professionals
One hundred and fifty-five mental health professionals and students from the Hampton Roads, Va., area recently gathered at the Practitioner-Scholar Conference hosted by Regent University.
Held on Saturday, March 24, the conference was the brainchild of School of Psychology & Counseling Doctoral in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) students Ryan Calhoun, Ryan Adams and Trevor Olson. The idea for the conference came after the three students presented their research at another conference and saw the need for something similar in Hampton Roads.
Psy.D. Students Experience Honduras
A major component of psychology is the understanding that people in different places and cultures will have different needs and perspectives. Because of this, explained Dr. Jim Sells, a professor in Regent University's School of Psychology & Counseling (SPC), there is a great need for counselors to listen to and interact with people in a variety of cultures.
This need is the basis for Regent's Mental Health & Missions class, a yearly offering for students in SCP's master's and doctoral programs. A major component of the class this year was a trip to Honduras where a group of 15 students and faculty met with teachers, pastors and other people encountering some of the very issues the students are learning to work with.
Psychology and Counseling Students Prepare to Help Military Families
“As the military family goes, so goes the veteran,” said retired Marine Don Bohannon. After 33 years in military service, Bohannon knows a thing or two about military life. “Training our soldiers, our airmen, our Marines, and our Navy folks is critical, but there is an area out there that I believe needs attention in the stability and suitability of the family,” he said.
Bohannon is one of a group of students in Regent University's School of Psychology & Counseling whose military connections are playing a big part in their educational pursuits. Bohannon is a first-year doctoral student in the counselor education & supervision program along with Chaplain (LTC) David Mikkelson. Also in the School of Psychology & Counseling is Tom Bowen (Army Ret.), a student in the doctoral program in clinical psychology (Psy.D.).
SPC Hosts Its First Worship & Prayer Night
By Feylyn Lewis
The School of Psychology and Counseling hosted its first school-wide Worship and Prayer Night on October 13, 2011 at 7pm. The softly lit student lounge in the Student Center provided an intimate setting for ushering in the presence of God. The evening featured praise and worship led by Psy.D student Rebecca "Reebok'" Thomas, MA student Roxy Zook, and her husband Dan. Following worship, prayer breakout groups were led by students Alexa Dolan, Joseph McCray, Justin Melvin, and Rebecca Thomas, and Grace Schuler. Students and faculty prayerfully interceded for school-wide unity, wisdom and guidance for the campus administration, divine appointments for students seeking practicum and internship sites, and salvation for unbelievers. The night concluded with a unifying communion service led by Dr. Stephen Parker.
Having the student body and faculty members come together for an organized prayer and worship event has been a goal of the SPC for many years. Each department, including online students, was represented in attendance. The night served to glorify God by bringing students and faculty together under one vision to see God uplifted in the SPC. "It was a time of refreshing and loving on Jesus as one body", said 2nd year MA student Jarrel Taylor.
There has been tremendous enthusiasm and support for another Worship and Prayer Night. The next gathering will likely take place in November. Students, faculty, and staff who would like to serve as worship, devotional, or prayer leaders for the next Worship & Prayer Night are encouraged to contact SPC Chaplain Feylyn Lewis at feyllew@regent.edu.
A Voice of Reason – Bringing a Christian Perspective to the Study of Sexual Identity Issues
The School of Psychology and Counseling's Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity (ISSI) was recently featured in Regent University's publication Impact (Vol 2, Issue 8). The article highlights the work of Dr. Mark Yarhouse in civilly addressing the volatile discussion about sexual orientation. Yarhouse seeks to further understanding of sexual identity and offer resources to those who are involved in these issues. The ISSI team members conduct research studies and provide services to the community, including a counseling group for Christians who experience same-sex attraction. Yarhouse and his team have helped many navigate sexual identity issues in an ethically sensitive, professional and honest manner.
Responding Worldwide - The Regent Trauma Team Helps the Hurting
The School of Psychology and Counseling's Center for Trauma Studies trauma team was recently featured in Regent University's publication Impact (Vol. 2, Issue 7). The article describes the work of the trauma team in various international locations in need of mental health professionals. The team will be deploying to Leon, Nicaragua in order to provide the community with resources to deal with issues of poverty, sexual trauma and domestic violence. Students will have the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned and gain counseling experience in order to earn trauma certification. The trauma team will equip Nicaraguan leadership with resources to help people in the community even after the team has left.
Regent Trauma Team Brings Healing to Hardest-Hit Areas
The School of Psychology and Counseling's Center for Trauma Studies trauma team was recently featured in Regent University's publication Impact (Vol. 2, Issue 1). The article centered on student deployment to various hard-hit areas of the world, focusing on a 2009 trip to South Africa. The team has also provided mental health services to Romania, Haiti and Chile. Deployments give students the opportunity to obtain hours of training needed to complete certification as traumatologists and later serve their communities. Reaching out to others in need allows the trauma team to not only treat the mental pain, but to bring them closer to God.
PSC Stands in the Gap for At-Risk Kids and Their Parents
The School of Psychology and Counseling's Psychological Services Center was recently featured in Regent University's publication Impact (Vol. 2, Issue 1, page 5). The article highlighted the partnership between the PSC and the court services unit of Chesapeake. As the court system does not provide for mental health services, the PSC offered to screen and test youth in the system. Students in the Doctorate Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) have the opportunity to advance their skills and better compete for internship spots. Through this partnership, the PSC is reaching out to provide care to entire families and create better home environments for each youth that they see.
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School Achievements
Regent was the first university to receive accreditation for an online doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision. Regent University's School of Psychology & Counseling has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs for the Community Counseling Program (M.A. degree), the School Counseling Program (M.A. degree) and the Counselor Education & Supervision Program (Ph.D. degree). Read news article or see other school accreditations.
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Faculty Appointments
Dean William Hathaway• Past-President, American Psychological Association Division 36 (Psychology of Religion)
Linda Baum
• Appointment to American Psychological Association Appeals Panel, 2010-2012
• Appointment to first editorial board for APA's new journal, The Psychology of Religion & Spirituality.
• Appointed to academic planning committee for the Society of Christian Psychology• Outreach Representative, APA Division 12, Society of Clinical Psychology
Arlene Brown• Vice Chair of the Board of Directors (2010, May) for Rainbows Hampton Roads, an affiliate of Rainbows International, a not-for-profit organization that provides healing services to children dealing with grief & loss
April Cunion• Served as ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Marriage and Family • Served as ad hoc reviewer for Social Forces
Amy Dominguez• President Elect, VCA, (VASERVC), 2010
Gabriel Dy-Liacco• Associate Editor, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. American Psychological Association Division 36 (Psychology of Religion), ongoing appointment
Kathie Erwin• Track Coordinator for AACC World Congress on Christian Counseling (Sept 2010)
Dominick Hankle• Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Officer, Diocese of Richmond (April 2010 - Present)
LaTrelle Jackson• Ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Psychology and Religion • Ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Christianity and Psychology
Judith Johnson• Editorial Board: The Qualitative Report
Benjamin Keyes• Editorial Board, Journal of Christian Healing, 2008 - present.
Glen Moriarty• Served as ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Psychology and Theology • Served as ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Christianity and Psychology
Stephen Parker• Reviewer, Journal of Psychology and Theology, 2006 - present. • Reviewer, Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 2008-present • Reviewer, Journal of Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 2009-present
Mark Rehfuss• Editorial Board member for The Career Development Quarterly, July 2010. National ACA journal • Co-Editor of the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Newsletter, 2008 to present. • Editorial Board, Journal of the Virginia Counselors Association, 2006-present. • Ad Hoc Reviewer, invited reviewer for The Journal of Vocational Behavior since 2004
Jennifer Ripley• Associate Editor, Journal of Psychology and Christianity • Editorial Board Member, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
James Sells• Appointed as the Counselor Education and Supervision Track Coordinator, CAPS Conference 2011, Indianapolis, IN
Elisabeth Suarez• Editorial Board member for Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation • Editorial Board member for the Journal of the Virginia Counselors Association
Mark Yarhouse• Founding board member, Society for Christian Psychology • Editorial board member, Journal of Psychology and Theology • Editorial consultant, Christian Counseling Today
Victoria Walker• Editor of Faith and Therapy
• Reviewer for Journal of Virtual Worlds Research
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Faculty Publications
Hathaway, W.L. (2010). Faithful skepticism/curious faith. In G.L. Moriarty (Ed.). Integrating faith & psychology: Twelve psychologists tell their stories. (pp. 209-229). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity.
Hathaway, W.L. (In press). Ethical Guidelines for Using Spirituality Oriented Interventions. In Spiritually Oriented Interventions for Counseling and Psychotherapy. M. Leach , M. McMinn, & E. Worthington. (Eds). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association Press.
Arveson, K. (2010). How to prepare for the empty nest. New Life Webpage, June, 2010: http://newlife.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-empty-nest/
Dickens, A., Suarez, E. C., & Brown, A. L. (2010). Utilizing group play in treating children of substance abusing parents. Virginia Counselors Journal, Volume 31.
Erwin, K.T. (2010). Taylor Kendall: Evil Inc. Largo, FL: VTI Media Group. (This is an ethical thriller novel about healthcare fraud in corporate mental health.)
Hankle, D. (2010, August). Psychology's place in priestly formation. The Priest. 10-13
Hankle, D. (2010, April 11). Right at home at Regent. National Catholic Register
Johnson, J.L., Kim, L.M., Giovannelli, T., & Cagle, T. (2010). Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory, vengefulness, and forgiveness. Personality and Individual Differences, 48(5), 612-616.
Johnson, J. (2010). Ebook/CD entitled, "Breakthrough Change: A 40-Day/40-Minute Plan to Reclaim Your Life - One Goal at a Time" which can be downloaded at www.breakthroughchange.org.
Keyes, B.B., (2010) HEART- Healing Emotional Affective Responses to Trauma - Clinical Applications, Part II. Journal of Christian Healing. Spring/Summer, Vol. 26, Num. 1.
Yu, J., Ross, C.A., Keyes, B.B., Li, Y., Dai, Y., Zhang, T., Xiao, Z (2010) Dissociative Disorders Among Chinese Psychiatric Inpatients. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation. 11, 358-372.
Coker, A., Meyer, D., Smith, R., & Price, A. (2010). Social Justice Group Work to Empower Pregnant Homeless Women: Perspectives on Developing Multicultural Competencies. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work.
Moriarty, G. (2010) (Ed.). Integrating Faith and Psychology: 12 Psychologists Tell Their Stories Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press
Hoffman, L., Moriarty, G., & Williamson, N. (2010). The dynamics of religious experience and psychological health: An existential-psychodynamic perspective. In J. H. Ellens (Ed.), The healing power of religion (Vol. 3). Westport, CT: Praeger.
Moriarty, G. (2010). Psychology 2.0: Harnessing social networking, user-generated content, and Crowd sourcing. Journal of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture, 1, 29-39.
Parker, S. (2010). Research in Fowler's faith development theory: A review article. Review of Religious Research, 51, 233-252.
Stupart, Y., Rehfuss, M., & Parks-Savage, A. (2010). Counselor supervision in Jamaica: An initial exploration. Journal for International Counselor Education, 2, 74-95. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.library.unlv.edu/jice/vol2/iss1/5
Yarhouse, M. & Sells, J. N. (2010) Marriage and Family Therapies: A Christian Appraisal. Korean Edition, Translated by J. Jeon, S. Hahn, Y. Kim & Y Bynun. Seoul, Korea: Christian Literature Crusade.
Byers, A.B., Underwood, L.A., & Hardy, V.L. (2010). Spirituality group with female offenders: Impacting hope. Journal of Correctional Health Care, 16, 2, 16-28
Wykes, S., Noonan, B. (2010). Addictions from a developmental, experiential and constructivist perspective. In McAuliffe, G., Eriksen, K., (Eds.) Counselor Preparation Handbook. ACES publication, Alexandria, VA.
Yarhouse, M. A. (2010). Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends. Minneapolis, MN: BethanyHouse.
Yarhouse, M.A., & Kays, J. L. (2010). The P.A.R.E. model: A framework for counseling mixed orientation couples. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 29 (1), 77-81.
Yarhouse, M. A. (2010). [Review of the book Love is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community]. Journal of Religious Studies, 36 (1), 62.
Yarhouse, M. A. (2010, April). Research Digest (issue theme: love, sex, and romance). Christian Counseling Today, 17 (2), 72-74.
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