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Our exceptional Faculty Mentors are managers, administrators, consultants, educators, advisors, practitioners, and professionals in their respective fields. They are drawn from industry, business, mental health, and the academic community to assist our students in reaching their educational objectives. They are selected for their interest in promoting self-learning, professional expertise, real-world experience, academic background, and ability to communicate their knowledge and experience to our students.
Our programs are designed to encourage success and develop lifelong learning patterns. Therefore, interaction between faculty and students is an integral part of the University’s process.
A Faculty Mentor is assigned each time you enroll in a course so you have access to an academic specialist in the field.
Faculty Mentors will guide you through each course by phone, email, and through the CalSouthern Learning Center.
Education Qualifications
PhD Education, California State University, Los Angeles; MA Psychology, California State College, Los Angeles; BA Psychology, Azusa Pacific College, California; AA Psychology, Mt. San Antonio College, California.
Research Areas of Interest
Utilization of Hynosis in Isolation and Storage of Traumatic Injuries, Clinical Psychology, Psycholinguistics, Rationality vs. Religiousity, Gender Issues, Creative Art
Psycholinguistics
Rationality vs. Religiousity
Gender Issues
Creative Art
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Dr. Allen has been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 1976. He has had extensive training is such fields as Ericksonian Hypnosis, Gestalt Psychotherapy, and Biofeedback, among others.
He was in private practice from 1976 – 1994, first as an individual practitioner and then with his wife, created Pomona Valley Psychological Center which was a mutil-faceted facility serving San Gabriel Valley residents. Therapeutic services were provided on an outpatient and inpatient basis. All ages, from single to multi-family, were accepted for therapy including biofeedback, group and medical referrals to two on staff psychiatrists. This successful adventure caused our staff to grow to 17, which included Marriage and Family therapists (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Therapists (LCSW), Biofeedback Therapists (BFT), licensed Clinical Psychologists (LP) and Psychiatrists.
Mentor Bio
After some time off for medical reasons he is back with CalSouthern and is energetically working with Learners who would like to “find their potential and place in life.” He believes in life long education and goes by this wonderful thought from an unknown author.
“Life’s beauty lies not in its capture, but in its pursuit.”
At the present time is is preparing himself to enter the Final Triad of His Life (ala Jung) and would like to meet and be one of your guides.
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Education Qualifications
MS Psychology and BS Psychology, California State University, Los Angeles.
Research Areas of Interest
Trauma, attachment, altruism, mind-body, spirituality
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Victoria Bloom is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being a founding member of the faculty at CalSouthern, Dr. Bloom has a private practice in Irvine, California . She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma, parenting challenges and attachment problems and treats adults, couples and adolescents. She is certified in hypnosis and EMDR and has had extensive training and experience in the area of psychological testing and assessment. She worked for many years at inpatient psychiatric facilities running groups for both adults and adolescents.
Mentor Bio
Her interests include homeschooling her 5-year-old and 8-year-old daughters, horseback riding, gardening, reading and traveling.
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Education Qualifications
MSW. Social Work, Adelphi University, New York; BA. English, Seton Hill College, Pennsylvania.
Research Areas of Interest
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Barbara Denny has been a faculty/mentor with the University for many years. She helped develop the Bachelors program in Psychology as well as many of the graduate-level courses in the program In addition to her mentoring, she has a private pratice specializing in relationship problems, eating disorders, job stress and uses clinical hypnosis for stress, pain control, sleep disorders and habit modification.
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her professional affiliations include membership in the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, National Association of Social Workers, Employee Assistance Professional Association and the Los Angeles Academy of Clinical Hypnosis.
Mentor Bio
Barbara loves to travel, especially internationally. She has enjoyed a safari in Africa as well as hiking through France.
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Education Qualifications
PhD Human Services with specialization in Counseling, Capella University, Minnesota; MA Counseling, MS Education, and BS Education, Chadron State College, Nebraska,
Research Areas of Interest
I am interested in a diverse variety of research topics: Childhood and Workplace Bullying; Women Empowerment; Relationships and Intimacy; Holistic Modalities and Traditional Counseling; Mind/Body/Spirit Connections; Adolescent and Mind/Body/Spirit Counseling; Stress and Its Effects; Creative Interpretation of Art and the Subconscious; Counseling Ethics; Cultural Diversity, and Literature and Its place in a Counseling Session.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Dr. Dilts-Harryman is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Wyoming; she also holds certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Dr. “DH” is the founding member of Defining Moments Counseling & Holistic Wellness Center and practices traditional counseling while incorporating a variety of holistic modalities into her sessions.
She is an accomplished public speaker, returning yearly as a featured speaker at the Wyoming Counseling Association Conference, the Wyoming Women’s Expo, as well as the New Earth Productions Holistic Fair. She also speaks at various levels for conferences and meetings throughout the United States. Additionally, she hosted a bi-monthly TV show on mental health and the mind/body connection and was editor for a natural health magazine.
Prior to moving into private practice, Dr. DH was a teacher/instructor as various educational levels. This includes being a teacher and counselor at the junior high and high school levels; an instructor for Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS and Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, NE; an instructor and administrator for Cranford Business College, Hutchinson, KS an instructor for Sterling College, Sterling, KS, and an online instructor for Axia University.
Mentor Bio
“Learning is like rowing upstream; to not advance is to fall back” (Chinese Proverb). My passion in life is learning and sharing knowledge, and although formalized education is extremely important, I believe that learning comes in many forms, on many levels, and from many directions. I view myself as an intellectual butterfly--gaining knowledge and experience from a variety of places, events, situations, and people. Therefore, I embrace any opportunity to learn, teach, and experience whether it is taking opportunities to travel across Wyoming, the states, or the world. I also read as much as I can, and when I have a little extra time, I love to be onstage in one of my local community theater. productions.
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Education Qualifications
MS, Psychology: Clinical/Counseling, California State University; BA, French, University of California, Los Angeles
Research Areas of Interest
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Gia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in education. She taught at California State University, San Bernardino, earning an award for Outstanding Lecturer. As a therapist, she has worked with both the Department of Behavioral Health and the Department of Probation in San Bernardino County. She is passionate about empowering the underserved.
Mentor Bio
Gia enjoys both watching and playing sports. She is also active in her church community using her skills to encourage others. Gia is currently providing individual therapy to emancipated foster care youth with United Friends of the Children (UFC). She is grateful to be part of a team whose vision is to prepare foster youth for a future that works.
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Education Qualifications
PhD Psychology and MA Psychology, Northcentral University, Arizona; MS Family Science, Concordia University, Nebraska; BA Psychology, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Georgia; AAS, Pierce College, Washington
Research Areas of Interest
Assessments, head trauma, death/suicide, Social Psych, Sports Psych.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Dr. Hunter presented a poster format at SEPA (South Eastern Psych. Assoc.) in 1995 and is currently lead researcher on Residual Effects and Cognitive Functioning Deficits of Decompression Illness on SCUBA divers.
Mentor Bio
I am an avid scuba (cave)diver and love to travel. I play guitar and sing in a professional choir. I played Basketball and Volleyball for the Army team and was an Olympic hopeful in the Discus throw in track (Broke my hip, so I didn't get to go). I spent 7 years in the Army, 7 years as a Firefighter/Paramedic, two years as a Police Officer before finishing my Ph.D. with NorthCentral University. I live in North Florida where all the world class Caves are for Diving. My goal is to see as many of you be a success here at CalSouthern.
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Education Qualifications
PsyD Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University, California; MA Psychology, Pepperdine University, California; BA Psychology, University of California, Irvine
Research Areas of Interest
Learning in Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Dr. Johnson-Nguyen is a Clinical Psychologist and has been licensed since 2004. She has worked in an array of clinical settings, which include a community mental health clinic, a foster family agency, a group/private practice, a non-public school, and on the adolescent unit of a psychiatric hospital. Dr. Johnson-Nguyen’s clinical experiences at those settings include the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families.
She has conducted both individual and group therapy sessions. In addition, Dr. Johnson-Nguyen has administered psychological assessments in a mental health clinic and psychiatric hospital setting. She currently has a private practice and offers supervision and guidance to behavioral consultants who are providing services to adults with mental and physical challenges.
Mentor Bio
Dr. Johnson-Nguyen married her high school sweetheart in 2004 and is the mother of two beautiful children, ages two and four. She enjoys reading, traveling with her family, and exposing her children to new things.
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Education Qualifications
PhD Psychology, United States International University, California; MS Education, University of Southern California; BS Business, Russell Sage College, New York
Research Areas of Interest
Addictions, both substance and process; Attachment theory, PTSD,
Workplace violence and harassment; Phase of Life Issues; Personality
Assessment; Hypnotherapy
Accomplishments Outside of the University
I have a busy private practice. I do individual and family therapy as
a California licensed marriage-family therapist (MFT). I also do
personality evaluations for various legal and religious entities. I
do educational assessment and consultation with private and public
schools as a California licensed educational psychologist (LEP).
I consult with various businesses and agencies on topics such as
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, personality traits in the
workplace, and general topics designed to help employers create a
healthy work climate.
I also serve as as Subject Matter Expert for the State of
California. This involves planning, writing, critiquing, and
evaluating both MFT and LEP Licensing exams.
Professor of Psychology, Pepperdine University, Southern California
University for Professional Studies, North Central University
Courses include Individual and Child Development, Child Therapy,
Psychological Assessment, Family Systems Development, Law and Ethics,
MFCC Practicum, Psychology of Violence, Substance Abuse: Detection
and Treatment, Attention Deficit Disorder, Theories and Practices,
Dissertation research and writing.
Marriage, Family Child Therapist, Educational Psychologist,
Consultant, Private Practice. Specialty areas include personality evaluation, psycho educational
assessment, individual, family, and group counseling in areas of
personal and career issues, stress management, self esteem
enhancement, depression and anxiety treatment, addictions, both
process addictions and substance addictions, blended family issues,
couples communication, business and industrial development intern
supervision, critical incident stress debriefing.
State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Subject Matter Expert and Oral Examiner for Marriage Family Therapist
and Licensed Educational Psychologist Licensing Examinations.
School Psychologist, Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District,
Capistrano Unified School District.
Duties included individual and group counseling, psycho educational
assessment, coordinating special
education programs, chairing annual reviews, parent and staff
consultation, supervision of MFCC and school psychology interns,
School Based Mental Health Professional, Primary Intervention
Program, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Orange County Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
National Association of School Psychologists
Other Interests
I have traveled extensively both abroad and in the USA. I enjoy the
theatre, swimming, boogie boarding, and snorkeling. I enjoy fine (and
not so fine)dining. I love "hanging out"with my husband, adult kids,
grandkids, siblings and friends. We enjoy beautiful Pacific
sunsets. I thank God for my many blessings.
Mentor Bio
CREDENTIALS, LICENSES, DEGREES:
Marriage, Family, Child Therapist, M13368, State of California
Educational Psychologist, EP 1351, State of California
Life School Psychology Credential, State of California
Life General Secondary Teaching Credential, State of California
PhD, Psychology, United States International University, San Diego, CA
M.S., Education, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
B. S., Honors in Business, Russell Sage College, N. Y.
Additional Graduate Course Work: State University of New York,
California State University, UCLA, University of Hawaii
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Education Qualifications
PhD Psychology, Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, California; MA Communication Science with Empasis in Interpersonal Communication, Governors State University, Illinois: BA Public Information, Columbia College, Illinois
Research Areas of Interest
Dream content. Life experiences of social activists. Ethics of dream research.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
I am the president of SPEAK (Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom), an all-volunteer national animal rights humane education speakers bureau. I live with a Shetland Sheepdog named Gaia, a Welsh Pembroke Corgi named Darshan, an African Grey parrot named Opus, a Brazilian Cardinal named Bernadine and Pandora the box turtle.
I am also the E-News editor for the International Association for the Study of Dreams.
Mentor Bio
I got my B.A. from Columbia College in creative writing/journalism. My M.A. is in Communications from Governors State University. I returned to school in mid-life to pursue a PhD in psychology with an emphasis in both clinical and research psychology. I graduated from Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center with a degree in psychology, with an emphasis in consciousness and spirituality.
I teach psychology at Northcentral University, California Southern University, University of Phoenix, and Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, where I am the Interim Co-Director of the Dream Studies Certificate Program. In the 1970s, after completing my M.A. I taught a course on Parapsychology and Communication at Governors State University and Central College.
I began keeping a dream journal 35 years ago and am a founding member of a Chicago area dream group, which has been in existence for ten years. I am a runner, yoga practitioner, and meditator, attending Buddhist retreats at least twice a year. I also enjoy documentaries and reading fiction, particularity historical fiction, and non-fiction.
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Education Qualifications
PsyD Clinical Psychology and MA Clinical Psychology, Spalding University, Kentucky; BA Junior News Editorial Option/Communication Studies, Marshall University, West Virginia.
Research Areas of Interest
Recidivism rates for sexual offenders; Conduct disorder in teens; Oppositional defiant disorder in children; Sociopathy and its behavioral predictors; The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy; Attachment process and disorders; Impact of domestic violence on children
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
Dr. Tracy Mallett is the Clinical Director of Florida Family Options, Inc (www.family-options.com ). She is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Florida State Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and a certified instructor in Safe Crisis Management. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and a member of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been working with forensic mental health clients for over 12 years.
Dr. Mallett also works contractually as a lead editor for The Write Company, (www.the-write-company.com ), a professional writing and editing organization.
Previously, Dr. Mallett has provided group psychotherapy to male, female and juvenile sexual offenders through the MDSO (Mentally Disordered Sexual Offender) program at Alliance for Psychological Services. At Florida Family Options, she provides facilitation and therapist supervision of psychoeducational programs in parenting education, anger control, theft intervention, and substance abuse intervention. Dr. Mallett is the site coordinator for the state-certified Batterer’s Intervention Program at Florida Family Options. As a certified domestic violence treatment group facilitator, and assessor, she has provided group therapy to individuals struggling with domestic violence issues. She is involved in the court system by providing clinical services to substance abusing clients, as well as providing family reunification services.
Dr. Mallett also supervises the sexual trauma and sexual misconduct programs at Florida Family Options, where she facilitates and supervises services for sexual offenders, sexual addicts, and sexual assault survivors.
Dr. Mallett began her career in mental health by working with children and families who had been separated due to abuse and neglect issues. She worked with children placed out of their homes of origin in several locations, and also served as residential staff trainer in Safe Crisis Management.
Dr. Mallett has extensive experience working with families and children in the foster care system in several states. She has provided in-home therapy to children struggling with behavioral and developmental problems, and offered strengths-based family support and therapeutic intervention to their foster families. She also conducted intake evaluations and conducted pre-placement home studies. |
Education Qualifications
PsyD, United States International University, California; MA Chapman University, California; BA University of California, Irvine.
Research Areas of Interest
I am interested in just about any area Learners want to do research in. I have been Committee Member and Chair for many Dissertations in years past and always enjoyed being a part of this important project. It is very rewarding to work with Learners/Researchers who are putting ideas together and finally come with an exciting educational Dissertation. I learn many new concepts too.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
B.A. UCI Irvine,CA
M.A Chapman U. Orange, CA
Psy.D USIU, San Diego, CA (now ALLIANT UNIVERSITY)
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Education Qualifications
PhD Psychology, Northcentral University, Arizona; MS Applied Addictions Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Florida; BS Guidance and Counseling, University of Louisville, Kentucky
Research Areas of Interest
All of areas of treating alchol or drug dependence including screening assessment, diagnosis, special populations particularly criminal involved offenders, pregnant women and families, interventions, and use of technologies to improve long term outcomes.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
I started working as an alcohol and other drug counselor in 1983. Over the years, I have enjoyed working with a variety populations including adolescents, pregnant women and women with children, criminal justice clients, clients HIV/AIDS, and those with sever and persistent mental illness. For 16 years I worked for Volunteer of America of Kentucky Directing the Alchola and Other Drug Community and Mental Health Services. In this position, I had the opportunity to develop programs, train counselors, and continue my professional development. It really was a great time of my life. Currently, I work for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs coordinating services and developing programs for homeless veterans with substance abuse and mental health problems. This position has given me the opportunity to work in government, which is very different from the Non-Profit world. In addition, I have an appointment to the University of Louisville Graduate Faculty, teach courses for the Kent School of Social Work, and Co-Direct the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Specialization. In 2004 I received an appointment to the Kentucky Board for the Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
Mentor Bio
Educationally, I have had some great experiences. I graduated from University of Louisville with a Bachelors of Science in Guidance and Counseling. This program was excellent however has since been phased out and replaced with a similar Masters degree. My first venture in distance education came by way of a scholarship to Nova Southeastern University where I received a Masters of Sciences in Applied Addiction Studies. At first I had my doubts about the program matching the quality of the traditional classroom, however once classes started, I soon discovered the incredible advantages over the traditional educational methods. A year after I graduated from NSU a friend who is ABD told me about Northcentral University. In 2004 I graduated from NCU with a PhD in Psychology.
In August of 1992, I married my wife Robin. We have two children and enjoy swimming, taking trips, and taking walks through the neighborhood. I am an avid basketball fan and regularly play to get exercise and have fun. We live in great community called the Highlands that has excellent schools, arts, and great neighbors.
I am sports fan and enjoy physical activities like swimming, basketball, biking, and hiking. I also enjoy sending time with family and friends talking or playing games. I have a 20 bed recovery focused facility for men which is my passion. My dream is to expand this facility so I can serve up to 200 individuals. My second passion is teaching at the University level.
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Education Qualifications
PhD Marriage and Family Therapy MS Marriage and Family Therapy Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale FL;
BS Business and Public Administration, University of Missouri
Research Areas of Interest
Brief Therapy Outcomes
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Dr. Ron Muchnick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. In addition to teaching at many online Universities Dr. Muchnick has a private practice in San Diego CA.
He specializes in working with Marriage and Family Issues, ADHD, the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma, blended family and divorce issues, single parenting, and workplace issues. Dr. Muchnick is the author of SELF COACHING...How To S.O.L.V.E. Your Personal and Workplace Issues.
Mentor Bio
His interests include traveling, grandparenting, tennis, reading and enjoying the beach.
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Education Qualifications
PhD Marriage and Family Counseling, St. Louis University, Missouri; MA Counseling and BA Psychology, University of Missouri.
Research Areas of Interest
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
Dr. Muchnick received her Ph.D. in Marital and Family Counseling from St. Louis University. As a dual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor for over thirty years, she has divided her time between therapy and education. Dr. Muchnick has extensive experience in teaching and training graduate mental health learners in both distance and traditional learning environments. As the director of the Counseling Center for Contemporary Living, Dr. Muchnick has developed programs, supervised therapists, and provided therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Her wide range of expertise and interests are reflected in the scope of workshops and seminars she has presented at state and national professional meetings, they include: Adventures in Leadership Training, Training Primary Healthcare Counselors, Re-storying Illness: Multiple Family Groups for Chronic Illness, Rewriting Stories: Narrative Therapy Approaches, Ethical Dilemmas: The Illusion of Black and White, Gender Talk: Changing Roles of Men and Women, Celebrating Our Past, Present, and Future: Family Diversity. Dr. Muchnick is currently in private practice in Delmar, CA and serves on the California State Board for Marriage and Family therapy and is the Chairman of the San Diego AAMFT-CA Network District. She is also a founding member of the San Diego MFT Educational Consortium.
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Education Qualifications
EdD and MBA Management - Executive, University of California, Los Angeles; MA Education, and BE Elementary Education, San Diego State University, California
Research Areas of Interest
In vivo exploration of cultural differences - studying and working in SE Asia and Pacific Rim countries for several years now. Teaching social psychology and business psychology in a Positive Psychology program here in Singapore right now. Hope to be teaching more soon, especially in hypnosis.
Have specialized in Individual/Family/Group Psychotherapy w/Gestalt-Experiential orientation; love Clinical Hypnosis and the study of Cross-Cultural Mores and Values and International Psychology
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
Now living in, and learning about, Singapore. Have been a Calif-licensed psychologist in private practice for lo these many years, teaching, clinical work in OP clinics and consulting to community groups and corps while also practicing a bit of I/O (East Coast/US) and took several seminar trainings in clinical hypnosis w/ASCH. Two grad degrees from UCLA (EdD/MBA), and two from San Diego State University(MA and BE); Charter member of National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology; Family/Group therapy specialization, but behav mod, et al - important to me too (you do what fits best). Psychology instructor at 5 on-ground Calif. universities (I.e., UCLA, UCSB, CSPP/Charter, LA State, et al) - after teaching 2-92 years olds and various special groups(So.Cal); have loved studying foreign languages/4, and cultures/40 having traveled or lived in about 40 different countries by now and am far from done yet.
Recently 3 years living in New Zealand, then 3+ years living in Shanghai, PR of China, trying to learn Mandarin while teaching 3 psychology courses at Shanghai Jiao Tong University/CE as Adjunct Faculty, and consulting to corporations. A few private families in treatment there - as, while it is much needed - language and culture can be major barriers .The Expat community there is the main source of referrals and it is growing daily - all languages spoken. Have competed 9 Prof. Dev courses for Online Mentors and have Certificate of completion of same. Courses completed for TEFL certification and CITI/research with Human Subjects.
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Education Qualifications
PsyD Clinical Psychology, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida; MS and BS Psychology, Acadia University, Canada
Research Areas of Interest
Personal and organizational health and wellness, emotional awareness and expression.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Radio Show - Dr. Wendy's Coaching Corner
Author - Wild Women Never Get the Blues! How to Tap Into Your Intuition to Create Your Best Life.
Founder/President of Atlantic Coaching Enterprises
Mentor Bio
Dr. Nickerson specializes in personal/executive success coaching, establishing a life's purpose, entrepreneurial coaching, and developing strategies for college success. She conducts seminars throughout the United States and Canada.
Through years of personal experience and a decade of discussing intrapersonal and interpersonal difficulties with clients in Canada and the United States, Dr. Nickerson understands the detrimental effects of a depleted self-image, detachment from self, lack of empowerment, and overwhelming stress. She has developed innovative strategies for achieving personal mastery, success, and improved productivity for both individuals and corporations.
Dr. Nickerson has had a long-standing interest and knowledge in the processes of both life mastery through personal development, and with maintaining work environments that feed the soul and excite employee participation. Dr. Nickerson's interventions are designed to enhance and promote a sense of empowerment, motivation, a core sense of identity and purpose, authenticity, self-image, and emotional and spiritual well being. The goal of her individual coaching sessions and seminars is to provide participants with the insight, skills and knowledge necessary to self-actualize and bring their dreams and goals to fruition.
On a personal note, Dr. Nickerson is passionate about physical, emotional, and spiritual fitness and wellbeing. She enjoys being in nature, spending time on the ocean, being around animals, and breathing clean air. She loves mountain hiking, biking, sailing, yoga and meditation, and traveling. |
Education Qualifications
PhD Psychology, MS Psychology, and BS Psychology, Memphis State University, Tennessee
Research Areas of Interest
Clinical and cognitive psychology including perceptual, personality, abnormal, developmental, and social. Specializing in consumer psychology.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Trained in Pre-Med and Clinical Psychology for my BS and MS degrees, my PhD applied personality, social, and cognitive psychology with computer science (cognitive science) to the area of business, using econometric modeling and artificial intelligence techniques to predict consumer purchase behavior.
Most consulting has been in marketing and management. Currently practicing in clinical psychology and working as a consultant for many international corporations. I also volunteer on community radio and do a talk-back like the TV character Frasier to help those who cannot afford therapy.
Mentor Bio
Dr. Nadira Pardo has held the position of Full Professor of Psychology and Business at several universities throughout the world. She is a former university Dean and Vice President and has published over 150 books, articles and consulting reports in her career. She has taught online since
1991 and helped establish some of the first online doctoral and masters programs in the world. She has taught at some of the world's leading universities including University of Memphis, Queens University in Canada, Wharton, Singapore Management University, University of Texas, and Eurasia National University.
She has practiced as a Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, and Therapist in several countries, and currently has residences in the US, Canada, Kazakhstan, China and Australia. She has been trained in 12 languages, has worked in over 32 countries, and continues to advise governments (including cabinet members and ministries of finance, transport, sport, and education) as well as members of the British Royal family and the Royal family of Saudi Arabia. She applies psychology to business and has consulted for FORTUNE 500 companies including General Motors, SATURN, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, Chevrolet, Federal Express, Citibank, Whirlpool, Litton, McDonalds and Wrigleys. She has conducted research for the US military and human factors laboratories for major corporations, and has also developed econometric models for corporations using neural network analysis based upon psychological principles and methods. Her training in Pre-Med and research in bio and neuropsycholoogy has helped advance the links to cognitive psychology that formed the bases for therapies of the 80's and 90's that are still prevalent today.
She is pleased to be working for Cal Southern and enjoys Mentoring Learners from all over the world, taking a personal interest in each Learner and providing personal contact details for a 24/7 availability, regardless of her travel schedule or current residence.
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Education Qualifications
PhD. Clinical Psychology, The Union Institute, Ohio; MA Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant; BA, Psychology, Indiana University Southeast
Research Areas of Interest
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
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Education Qualifications
PhD Psychology, MA Psychology, and BA Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park; MPH. In Community Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Research Areas of Interest
Public Mental Health
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Sex Therapist; Psychoanalyst; Masters in Public Health
Mentor Bio
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Education Qualifications
PhD Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology; MA Psychology, San Diego State University, California; BA Psychology, University of California, San Diego
Research Areas of Interest
Romantic love, financial psychology, psychometrics.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
He is a licensed psychologist. He does administrative work for the Orange County Health Care Agency, including quality improvement activities and policy writing. He has a private practice, specializing exclusively in psychological testing. He authored the book, THE COUPLE'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MONEY, which has been featured in numerous magazines, radio shows, and on national TV.
More info can be found at: www.psychologicaltesting.com.
Mentor Bio
He enjoys writing, playing the piano, computer work such as programming and website design, and spending time with his family. Dr. Jon Rich received his BA from the University of California, San Diego, his MA from San Diego State University, and his Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, and has been licensed as a psychologist since 1987. He has worked as a psychologist for the Texas Department of Corrections and for the Orange County Health Care Agency. He currently maintains a private practice in southern California, specializing in psychological testing. He was a lecturer in the Counseling Department at California State University, Fullerton from 1990 to 1997. He provides contracted consultation services to the Quality Improvement and Program Compliance Division of the Orange County Health Care Agency.
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Education Qualifications
MS Counseling, California State University, Fullerton; BA Art, City University of New York
Research Areas of Interest
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Dr. Enid Richey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well a founding member of the faculty at CalSouthern. She has been licensed and in private practice in Rancho Cucamonga, California, since 1986. Dr. Richey is certified by the American Psychological Association College of Professional Studies and by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors in the treatment of psychoactive substance abuse disorders. She is also qualified by the Department of Transportation as a Substance Abuse Professional. In addition, Dr. Richey holds certifications from The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and by The National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists.
Mentor Bio
Since 2001, Dr. Richey has been heavily involved with the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of lost and abandoned Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers in Southern California.
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."
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Education Qualifications
PhD Psychology and Clinical Psychology, Capella University, Minnesota; MA Counseling Psychology, Goddard College, Vermont; BA. – Psychology, Drake University, Iowa
Research Areas of Interest
Dr Salvucci interests include areas of addiction, chronic illness, neuropsychology, and psychopharmacology.
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
Dr. Salvucci has over 29 years in the behavioral health field. She has worked in a variety of different settings, including state institutions, prisons, hospitals, private agencies, community mental health agencies, and addictions treatment centers. She has held a variety of positions, such as Detoxification Technician, Crisis Therapist, Primary Therapist, Clinical Director and Program Director. She has also written a home study and has provided Consultant Services.
Dr. Salvucci holds a BA in Psychology from Drake University, an MA in Psychology and Counseling from Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, and a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical from Capella University. In addition, Dr Salvucci has completed postdoctoral training in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and also been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Dr. Salvucci enjoys hiking, deep sea fishing, and traveling in her spare time.
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Education Qualifications
PhD Comparative Literature, University of California, Irvine; MA German, Minor in Psychology, Florida State University, BA University of Paris III, Paris
Research Areas of Interest
Eating Disorders, Psychosis, Lacanian psychoanalysis, multi-cultural studies, gay and lesbian studies
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
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Education Qualifications
EdS Administration and Supervision, MS Counseling and Guidance, Nova University, Florida; BA Psychology and Sociology, University of Miami, Florida
Research Areas of Interest
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mr. Stanton is an accomplished private pilot, flying a fleet of general aviation aircraft based at John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Mentor Bio
Kim Stanton has collectively been a general and special educator in psychiatric and correctional facilities for over 31 years. At the community college and university levels, he taught such disciplines as education, psychology, and sociology as well as anthropology. Further, Mr. Stanton published a variety of educational articles, as well as submitted book reviews for the Assistant Superintendent for the Orange County Department of Education. He earned his B.A. in psychology and sociology from the University of Miami in 1976, followed by graduate and post-graduate degrees in education and psychology at Nova Southeastern University.
Mr. Stanton has been teaching a variety of psychology and social science courses for CalSouthern the better part of 20 years. He has two adult children in college. The Stanton family resides in California.
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Education Qualifications
NMD Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, Seattle, Washington; PhD Home Economics and MS Florida State University; BA Bible, Bob Jones University, South Carolina
Research Areas of Interest
Behavioral medicine. This is the study of the body-mind and mind-body connection. I have been working on a website: www.CenterOnBehavioralMedicine.com
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Roy served as an associate director for a youth program in Florida. One of his responsibilities was working with kids who had run afoul of the law. Over the years, Roy taught on the University and college level. He eventually rose to the rank of full professor. Roy also directed a residential facility for boys with behavioral problems.
Today, Roy teaches and is also developing a website on behavioral medicine. Roy does private consulting, and serves as an expert witness on behalf of the Social Security Administration.
Mentor Bio
Roy grew up in Seattle, Washington. His hobby is his work and its related activities, which Roy enjoys very much.
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Education Qualifications
PsyD, Pepperdine University, Culver City; MA Psychology, Pepperdine University, Culver City; BA Psychology, Occidental College, Los Angeles
Research Areas of Interest
Attachment, Psychological Testing, Children and Adolescents
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
Dr. Tanimura has been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2007. Her clinical experience consists of therapeutic treatment and assessment of children, adolescents, and adults, peer supervision for assessment cases, and conducting trainings for staff as well as parent trainings. Christine has worked in a variety of settings, which include private practice, a non-profit community agency, a non-public school, Headstart, an outpatient and inpatient psychiatric medical center, and a maternity group home, assisting clients from various multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. She recently worked at a private non-profit community agency (Airport Marina Counseling Service), where she developed the psychological testing program as well as provided supervision to interns, conducted trainings, administered psychological tests, provided psychotherapy to families, conducted intakes, and coordinated intern trainings. Additionally, she has worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University, in which she has taught Personality II, Assessment and Treatment Planning, Psychological Testing, and Child and Adolescent Development classes.
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Education Qualifications
MA Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University, California; BA Social Science - Interdisciplinary, State University of New York at Buffalo
Research Areas of Interest
Marriage and Family Therapy, Sex Education and Relationship issues
Accomplishments Outside of the University
Mentor Bio
Stephanie has enjoyed her years of work in the field as a therapist. From battered women and homeless adults on the west coast, to teens and families on the east coast, her experience is vast.
She worked with a Juvenile Offender Program supporting families and teens as the teens returned back to their communities from residential treatment facilities. She worked in a treatment facility and enjoyed group therapy work with teen boys that even included team building skills while on a ropes course.
Stephanie more recently has worked at a Family Center that had programs supporting teen moms, Foster families and children, as well as court ordered clients.
From Sex Education to intense Anger Management therapy, each family and client always proves to have unique needs. Stephanie finds this exciting, challenging, and ultimately, very rewarding.
Stephanie loves learning in life and continues her own education and personal growth as a wife and mother. She is passionate about taking care of the earth and does her part to learn how we can all do more each day!
Eating right and getting enough sleep are area's that Stephanie strides to improve in her family. She also loves to take new classes at the gym to stay healthy!
Kickboxing and soccer are her new favorite sports for exercise, and swimming with her children is where you can find her on a hot California weekend!
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