RESUME: David E. Roy, Ph.D.
Center for the Healing Journey
www.chjnet.com
Adobe Creations
www.adobecreations.com
5475 N. Fresno, Suite 109, Fresno, CA 93710
Voice: 559/435-7838, Fax: 559/435-1210, E-Mail: david@adobecreations.comPresent Positions:
Director, Center for the Healing Journey, A pastoral counseling practice (www.chjnet.com)
Coordinator, Association for Process Psychology, begun in 1998, an organization which aims to bring together those in the field of psychology (broadly construed) and process philosophy.
Founder, Adobe Creations, a company specializing in educational workshops.
Educational Background:
Ph.D., 1978, School of Theology at Claremont; pastoral psychotherapy. Dissertation: "Toward a Process Therapy" (integration of Whitehead's process thought with Gestalt Therapy theory)
Rel.M., 1972, School of Theology; preparation for Ph.D. program
24 graduate units in psychology, University of Arizona, 1966-67
B.A., 1966, Earlham College; psychology
Professional Licenses and Credentials:
American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Fellow
California Marriage, Family, Child Counselor License (MFT 8793)
Clinical Member, American Assn. for Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinical Member, California Assn. of Marriage and Family Therapists
California Community College Credential: Religion, Philosophy & Psychology
Clinical Training:
Academy for Guided Imagery -- Certification Completed, 1993 (150 hours)
EMDR, Level I, 1/94 (14 hours)
Imago Therapy (Marital), 20 hours, 6/97
Cross-Cultural Counseling, AAPC Pacific Region Fall Conference, 15 hours, 10/93
Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles, 1974-75 (30 weeks, 80 hours)
Clinical Pastoral Education (clinical internship) two quarters, basic and advanced, 1972 & 1974 (California Institution for Women, Chino; St. Mary’s Alcoholism Treatment Program, Long Beach; Lanterman State Hospital, Pomona)
Post-doctoral supervision by clinical psychologists and psychiatrists (300 hours), 1978-84
Post-doctoral supervision in career guidance and counseling (100 hours), 1983-84 (Center for Ministry, Oakland, CA, and Western Career Development Center, Los Angeles, CA)
Publications, Tape and Papers:
Books:
Toward a Process Psychology: An Model of Integration, Adobe Creations Press, 2000.
The Spirit of Therapy: An Introduction to Process Psychology (In preparation).
Chapters:
"The Adventure of Pastoral Care and Counseling," in the Handbook of Process Theology, ed. Jay McDaniel and Donna Bowman, Chalice Press (in press).
Articles:
Pastoral Counseling Implications of Four Texts, Process and Faith On-Line Resources, April, 2000.
"God’s Will Hunting," Creative Transformations, 2000.
"Clinical Implications of Whitehead's Anthropology," Process Studies, Winter-Spring 2000 (29:1-2).
"The Web of Drops," Journeys, Summer-Fall, 1999 (1:2).
"God Wears Red," Creative Transformations, Fall 1997 (7:1).
Pastoral Counseling Implications of Four Texts, Lectionary Homiletics, August, 1994.
"Of Power and Love, Men in Our Creator's Image," Creative Transformations, 1994.
"Spirituality and Psychotherapy: A Common Ground Across Boundaries," The Journal of Pastoral Care, Summer, 1992 (46:2)
"The Value of the Dialogue Between Process Philosophy and Psychotherapy," Process Studies, Fall, 1985 (14:4)
Audio Tape:
"The Grace Tape," Center for the Healing Journey, 9/93 (An introduction to grace and guided imagery meditations on grace)
Presented Papers:
"Whitehead and Gestalt Therapy: Towards a Process Psychology," presented at the 5th Field Being Conference, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, 8/26/01
"Psyche and Self in Process Psychology: An Introduction," presented at the Silver Anniversary International Conference on Whitehead, Claremont, CA 8/2-9/98.
"Consciousness: A Pivotal Concept for the Human Condition," presented at the third Conference on Consciousness ("Toward a Science of Consciousness"), Tucson, AZ, 4/98.
"The Sacred in Our Soul: A Siren for Change, a Cradle of Love," presented at the Process Philosophy and Transpersonal Psychology Conference, 3/96.
"The View from the Chair: The Emergence of the Soulful Self", presented at the Process Philosophy and Psychotherapy Conference, 10/92.
"Process Visions for Therapy," presented at Process Visions for Therapy, 8/84
"Consciousness, Physiological Psychology and Process Thought," presented at Process Philosophy and Physiological Psychology Conference, 1978 (with Roger Sperry)
Conferences and Workshops:
Conferences:
Presenter for the 2000 American Assn. of Pastoral Counselor's Annual Conference on Process Psychology, Williamsburg, VA, 4/2000
Coordinator and Presenter for the Inaugural Conference of the Assn. for Process Psychology, San Diego, CA, 11/99
Presenter for the 1999 American Assn. of Pastoral Counselors' Annual Conference on Psychotherapy & Spirituality, Albuquerque, NM, 4/99
Co-Chair and presenter for the Process Psychotherapy section of the Silver Anniversary International Conference on Whitehead, held in Claremont, CA, 8/2-9/98.
Presenter for Toward a Science of Consciousness -- Tucson III, Tucson, AZ, 4/98.
Major Presenter at the Process Philosophy and Transpersonal Psychology Conference, a week-long meeting at the Esalen Institute, 3/96 (including John Cobb, David Griffin, Michael Murphy, Stan Grof, Rick Tarnas, Frances Vaughan, and others).
Chair, "The Spirit of Therapy," for the Fall Meeting of the Pacific Region of the American Assn. of Pastoral Counselors, Fresno, CA, 10/95
Co-Chair and Presenter at "Process Philosophy and Psychotherapy Conference," (Co-sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Psychotherapy Institute, The Center for Process Studies and The Clinebell Institute), Claremont, CA, 10/92
Chair of and Presenter at, "Process Visions for Therapy" conference, Claremont, CA, 8/84.
Participant, "Jung, Hillman and Whitehead" conference, Claremont, CA, 2/83
Presenter at and Co-Organizer of "Process Philosophy, Physiological Psychology and Roger Sperry" (with Roger Sperry), Claremont, CA, 1978
Workshops:
Advanced Practicum on Mindfulness in Psychotherapy, day-long workshop for MFTs & LCSWs, Fresno, 5/2002
Introduction to Compassionate Creativity, day-long workshop for MFTs & LCSWs, Fresno, 3/2002
Mindfulness in Psychotherapy, day-long workshop for MFTs & LCSWs, Fresno, 11/2001; 4/2002
Introduction to Process Psychology, day-long pre-conference session at the 2000 American Assn. of Pastoral Counselors' Annual Convention, Williamsburg, VA, 4/2000
The Spirit of Therapy: An Introduction to Process Psychology, day-long pre-conference session at the 1999 American Assn. of Pastoral Counselors' Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM, 4/99
Internet Marketing, 1999 AAPC' Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM, 4/99
Internet Resources for Psychotherapists, 1999 AAPC Annual Convention
A Process Psychology Perspective on the Mind-Body Problem, Consciousness, and Spirituality, a workshop for the Fresno Chapter of the California Assn. of Marriage and Family Therapists, 5/98
"Dissolving Inner Barriers to Success," a workshop for the 10th Anniversary Central California's Women's Conference, Fresno, CA, 9/97
"Spirituality and Psychotherapy: A Process Group," a six-week group for psychotherapists at Center for the Healing Journey, Fall of 1996, Fresno, CA.
"Beyond Turf Battles Over Body, Mind, and Soul: A Pastoral Counseling Mission for the 21st Century," co-presenter for extended workshop for the American Assn.. of Pastoral Counselors’ 33rd Convention, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 5/96
"Sacred Intimacy," a workshop for MFT Day (sponsored by Fresno/CAMFT), Fresno, 3/96
"Spirituality and Psychotherapy: A Consultation Group," an eight-week group for psychotherapists at Center for the Healing Journey, Fall of 1995, Fresno, CA.
"Spirituality for Growth and Healing," MFT Day, Fresno, CA, 3/95.
"Soulful Psychotherapy: Parts Work," general audience at Valley Women's Books and Gifts, Fresno, CA 1/95
"Spirituality for Growth and Healing," extensive workshop given at the Academy for Guided Imagery’s Seventh Annual Conference, San Francisco (12/1-4/94)
"Shame, Self-Esteem and Spirituality," MFT Day, Fresno, CA, 3/94
"Spirituality for Growth and Healing," general audience at Valley Women’s Books and Gifts, Fresno, CA, 3/94
"Spirituality and Psychotherapy," Fresno Chapter of CAMFT, 11/93
"Guided Imagery," Psychology of Religion, Pacific College, 9/93
"Shame, Self-Esteem and Spirituality," general audience at Valley Women's Books and Gifts, Fresno, CA, 5/93
"Spirit and Psyche: A Common Ground for Healing," (two presentations), Spirit in Health Conference (national audience), San Diego Hospice, 8/92
"Shame, Self-Esteem and Spirituality," Sierra Gateway Hospital, Fresno, CA 11/92
"Shame, Self-Esteem and Spirituality," Center for the Healing Journey, Fresno, CA, 5/92
"Spirituality and Addictions," Physicians at Community Hospital, Fresno, CA, 3/92
"Spirituality and Psychotherapy," CSU at Fresno Counseling Center, 5/91
"Family Counseling," Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, 4/91
Co-Presenter, "Process Thought and Pastoral Counseling," 21st and 22nd Conference for American Assn. Pastoral Counselors (1984, San Diego; & 1985, Minneapolis)
"Spirituality and Relationships," Business and Professional Singles, Fresno, CA, 2/91
Leader and Presenter on "Management of Creative Conflict within the Church", 1984-86 (four times for Mich. UCC Conference).
Church Affiliation:
United Church of Christ (ordained, 1980)
Boards, Offices and Honors:
President, Fresno Ministerial Association
Past President, Fresno Chapter of CAMFT
Founding Director, Interdisciplinary Psychotherapy Institute
Past-Editor of Newsletter for the Pacific Region, American Assn. of Pastoral Counselors
Former Member of the Executive Committee, Pacific Region, AAPC (Treasurer)
Founding Coordinator of the Association for Process Psychology
Co-Chair, Community Vision for Fresno Task Force
Secretary, Start-up Committee for the Family Network of Fresno (through College Community Congregational Church)
Member, Steering Committee of Process and Faith
Past Member, Steering Committee of the Fresno Lay Institute of Theology
Past Member, Mental Health Task Force, Fresno Metro Ministry
Founding Member, Board of Directors of Institute for Religion & Wholeness
United Methodist Scholarship Seminarians Tour (STC)
National Defense Education Act Fellowship (U of A)
Professional Experience:
1990-present: Center for the Healing Journey, Director Duties: Psychotherapy, supervision of clinical and support staff. (Eighty per cent of supervised MFTs and MSWs have subsequently been licensed.)
1992-present: Interdisciplinary Psychotherapy Institute, Founding Director
The purpose of IPI is to bring together the various disciplines which bear upon therapy so they may more effectively contribute to the development of both theory and practice.
1997-present: Adobe Creations, CEO This company sponsors educational workshops and, through Psyfidential, it designs and hosts web sites for psychotherapists.
1989-91: Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Fresno County I was the first MFCC hired by county mental health. Subsequently there have been many more.
1988: Lecturer, California State University Fresno I taught a course on Multi-cultural Aspects of Counseling.
1987-90: Senior Staff Therapist, Life Choices Counseling Center (Fresno, CA)
1986-87: Private Practice Psychotherapy (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
1984-86: Executive Director, Samaritan Center of Southwestern Michigan. Duties: Psychotherapy and supervision of psychologists, social workers and pastoral counselors, as well as administrative personnel. Related to more than 60 churches.
1976-84: Assistant Director, Community Counseling Service:
I. Director of Pastoral Advisory Committee program Duties: Psychotherapy, supervision of psychologists, social workers, marriage and family counselors and pastoral counselors, as well as support staff. Developed and maintained relationship with the group of supporting churches from the Mid-Wilshire Parish.
II. Director and senior counselor of career development program for clergy and laity under Western Career Development Center. Duties: counseling; supervision of professional and support staff. Related to denominational judicatories.
1982: Visiting Lecturer, School of Theology at Claremont Taught Schools of Psychotherapy
1978-80: Consultant to professional staff of Maya Way (multi-ethnic residential drug-rehabilitation program for women)
1975: Instructor, Chaffey College -- Taught the Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships.
1973-75: Assistant Director, Pomona Valley Pastoral Counseling Center
Supervision of clinical students and residents, evaluation and assignment of cases, psychotherapy, public relations.
Other: Membership Coordinator, AAMFT; Public Relations Asst., School of Theology; Faculty Asst. to Drs. Howard Clinebell & Paul Schurman; Reporter, Arizona Daily Star.