KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
PRE-DOCTORAL
PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
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STYLE, SUPERVISION STYLE, AND INTERESTS
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Bill Arck, M.S.
Alcohol & Other Drug Education Service Director
Brief
Vitae
The focus of the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Service (AODES) is simply to provide current and accurate information on the physical effects and social issues related to alcohol and other drug use. About a third of my time is spent providing one-on-one counseling. My background is Psychology (B.S.) and Guidance and Counseling (M.S.) with an emphasis on student personnel and development. I co-teach a class called Leadership Training Seminar, and have assisted with the Mental Aspects of Sports performance class in years past. At UCS I am also one of the social activities/party coordinators, with a specialty area of ice cream procurement.
Another interest I have, although it is not a part of my position with KSU, is in Vietnam Veteran issues. This would include being involved with local veterans organizations, the regional VA PTSD clinic, alcohol and drug issues, veteran health matters, educational presentations, and POW-MIA awareness activities. I was the director of the KSU Vietnam Veterans Memorial project. Of course, being a Vietnam Vet, I ride a Harley-Davidson and make the yearly pilgrimage to the holy land...Sturgis, South Dakota!
Andrew Imbrie Bratawidjaja,
Ph.D., LCMFT
As
a clinician, I utilize holistic and integrative theoretical
modalities in my clinical work. These encompass Family System,
Strength-Based, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Narrative and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. I strongly believe
in the importance of “context” and in the client’s
inherent strengths. Thus, I strive to tailor my therapeutic
approach to my clients’ characteristics and goals. I
believe that clients who are ready and embrace change will
experience greater growth and transformation in their therapeutic
endeavors. And so often I see myself as a catalyst toward
that journey – a helper who “leads one step from
behind.” This style and orientation are also similarly
demonstrated in my relationship with supervisees.
I address supervisory process contextually and collaboratively. I believe that there is nothing more satisfying in a supervision process than seeing supervisees empowered and flourished. And this can only be attained through fostering trust and safety in the relationship. My philosophy of supervision is simple – it is to respect and support, to challenge and empower my supervisees to achieve their personal and professional goals. I value clear boundaries/expectations and openness in the supervisory process.
I have special interest in the areas of life/career/leadership coaching, relationship (premarital and marital), and spirituality. These interests perfectly fit with my personal values and professional training. I believe that, as human beings, we should not live our lives “by default” but rather creatively and co-actively by seeking to understand our inner hopes and passions, and to act proactively to make it a reality. As a life coach, I assist others to find meaning and fulfillment in the different aspects of their lives – ushering them from mediocrity to excellence, from success to significance. As I reflect on my own life, I realize that the meaning of life is often found in the intersection between relationships and spirituality.
As a father of two young daughters and a “home”
person, I love spending much of my time being with my wife
and my girls at home. As a family, we have such a blast doing
a variety of simple and goofy things around the house, such
as Saturday-morning pancake-chaos ritual, and the outdoor
sprinkler-shower. Browsing catalogues, reading inspirational/self-improvement
books and watching action and romantic comedies are some of
the routines I enjoy doing. I also enjoy playing music and
doing some sports (badminton, tennis, and ping-pong) in my
spare time.
Kristin Kahler, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Brief
Vitae
I have channeled my professional growth to practice from a time-limited model integrating Psychodynamic and Cognitive therapies. I strongly believe that university counseling centers contribute to the personal growth of each student by empowering students to explore their identities, expand their academic strengths, and discover new ways of perceiving themselves and their world. As a counseling center psychologist, I see my role as a vehicle for change that encourages, empowers, and challenges students to reach for their aspirations. I greatly enjoy working with clients during this exhilarating, yet often painful, period of self-discovery and identity development.
My approach to supervision is developmental, supportive, and integrative. I work from a model that values mutual respect, flexibility, safety, collaboration, support, and challenge. I find supervision to be thought-provoking and stimulating in refreshing and creative ways. I enjoy the manner in which it keeps me “on my toes,” and compels me to evaluate my own assumptions. I enjoy the collaborative and experiential process of supervision, as well as the exchange of learning that often occurs between the supervisee and myself. Supervising often has an enchanting and captivating element that allows me to expand my thinking about the process of change.
My professional interests/passions lie in the areas of multiculturalism (broadly defined) and sexual issues (including healing from sexual assault). I am committed to providing culturally sensitive interventions and have experience working with students from diverse sexual, ethnic, cultural, spiritual, and socio-economic backgrounds. In fact, some of my most cherished, and often difficult, learning opportunities stem from processing a client’s perception of identity markers on the therapeutic relationship. Although these moments are intricate and challenging, they are also the moments I silently refer to when asked why I have dedicated myself to this profession.
In
my free time, I enjoy reading, poetry, baking, walking, music,
exploring, and spending time with loved ones. I really value
those quiet moments between words where genuine connection
and intimacy can be celebrated. I also find there is really
nothing like a great cup of coffee to lend a feeling of balance
to my day.
Dorinda
Lambert, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Associate Director/Clinical Services
Brief
Vitae
I approach clients with a sense of solid, clear safety and have been told by some that they knew they could trust me by my direct and friendly manner. In the 21 years since I finished my doctoral degree I have integrated my INTJ personality style with the blend of cognitive/behavioral, feminist, family systems, dynamic, and a variety of other perspectives. I love to assist clients in their exploration of possibilities as they strive to develop their own structure and efficacy in their lives. For me the excitement comes in helping a person reach that deepest core of self in order to honor and nurture that inevitable seed of change and growth. I believe it is also important, at times, to help clients question the fit of their sociocultural context with an eye towards the expansion of their options. Conceptually, I embrace the dialectic of change, the ever-present conflict (and I use that term in a positive sense) inherent in growth and often use the term "striving for balance" as the dynamic goal of all my work. Within a holistic, systems/community view of humans, I emphasize inclusiveness: for example, rights AND responsibilities, self AND others, strengths AND weaknesses, growth AND loss.
I bring to supervision a value for personal honesty, mutual respect, a drive to learn and grow, a willingness to deal with conflicts as they arise, and a commitment to walking that unknown path with the person. Within a discussion/interpersonal format, I try to focus on the interaction of the client's presentation and the therapist's perspective throughout the process of therapy, working with a supervisee at whatever level she/he is at with an eye towards further development. I attend to the broad context as well as important details of the supervisee's work and the client's needs. I provide support for exploring the patterns presented (by the client, the intern, the supervisory dyad itself) in order to consider what interventions are needed to achieve the change desired. Besides attending to personal growth in therapy skills, I pay particular attention to helping supervisees develop a sense of themselves as a Professional Psychologist.
I am committed to being effective in a variety of roles available to me as a psychologist. Besides working to help individuals develop better coping skills, I am also interested in prevention both on individual as well as on community levels. In Fall 2000 I took on the role as the Chair of the K-State Campaign for Nonviolence and helped link that work with a broadened version of the SafeZone program to build a community aimed at changing the culture of violence in which we live. I see the efforts within the Campaign for Nonviolence to create a safer and more equitable community culture as a complement to my clinical work. Besides my campus activities, I am a member of the Psychology Advisory Committee to the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board and an APA Site Visitor when requested by a pre-doctoral internship program; in the past I have been a member of the APA Council of Representatives (1993-1996 and 1999-2001), a President of the Kansas Psychological Association (1992), and held various offices in KPA, including a stint at managing the KPA website.
As
a widow, I value my circle of friends as great supports and
a source of great laughter and conversation. My life is full
with family responsibilities as I share my home with my elderly
parents and a sister who acts as their main caregiver. Together,
we enjoy our 4 cats and many movies (sci-fi like Star Trek,
Highlander, X-Men, etc.) while cooking great Italian food!
I travel as much as I can (Carriacou, West Indies; Venice,
Italy; Rothenberg, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic) with plans
to make it to London in summer 2007! Overall, I work on local
issues (ex: increasing minimum wage, trying to add sexual
orientation a a human rights protected category to the city
ordinances, etc.) and keep awre of national/international
political scenes( I'm a supporter of the ONE campaign). When
I get a chance, I read mystery novels (Elizabeth George, Patricia
Cornwell, Sue Grafton, Tony Hillerman). Finally, I am a "computer
nerd Wannabe" and am continuing to learn ways that we
may use the Internet more effectively for reaching students.
VIDEO: Dori's video is coming soon!
Fred
B. Newton, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Director
Brief
Vitae
If one practices the art of counseling long enough, and if, during this practice they operate from an autopoietic systemic style, then it is nearly impossible to identify a personal orientation that fits the "textbook" of counseling theory. Autopoietic refers to a self renewing system that is constantly evolving with exchanges from the environment, it is more like "water flowing in a river bed which follows a channel but is ever changing as it flows". Today, I would describe myself as existential in philosophy, systemic in teleology, person-centered in relationship, and find learning principles useful for both the process of learning and unlearning. In practice each encounter provides an opportunity for a creative exchange and I enjoy the tools of creativity; metaphor, art, emotion, intuition, and the great precipitator of change. . "the hunch" . An intervention which seems to adequately meet the conditions of a complex of human variables works best in that first situation which created the intervention. As I emulate the success with different clients I often find the replication has mixed results.
I usually find in the supervisory situation that the process touches all sides of the supervision triangle; dynamics of active client situations, the methods/tools/strategies for assessment or intervention, and an understanding of the counselors own behavior in the helping relationship. However, the latter area often becomes the most productive arena in which supervision takes on vitality. Similar to the counseling situation I believe supervision begins with what the intern brings to a session, advances through the relationship that is established, and reaches maximum growth potential through the mutual investments and exchange in a partnership of learning.
As Director of the Counseling Service a certain part of my time is focused on management functions. Grounded in social psychology and organizational development I try to implement the principles of team management with the service. I also do some consultation in staff development with other colleges and universities giving me the opportunity to visit and receive ideas from other campuses. I am on the graduate faculty and have a part-time appointment with the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department. This role allows me to teach both undergraduate and graduate classes in the area of performance enhancement, group dynamics, and learning. Presently, I am project administrator for Project Wellness, a Kansas Health Foundation grant for prevention of alcohol abuse through social norms education. From the scientist side I am co-author of a training book for peer educators, Students Helping Students, and have contributed chapters and articles on the topics of "students of the millennium" and "male students in sports".
Outside of work I have many other interests. I enjoy staying physically fit by running with my golden retriever, riding a bike, or exercising at the "Rec". Another major activity is keeping up with my two teenage sons that are still at home and very active in sports. At home, I find that I am usually busy working on a project to maintain my house and garden. When I have the opportunity I like time with friends or a companion...to eat out, go to a movie or play, have a game of scrabble, go camping, or just have a good conversation. A bit of social life puts some icing on the cake.
VIDEO: Fred describes some benefits of working at K-State Counseling Services.
Barbara Pearson, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Assistant Director
As a therapist, I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, medical, elementary schools, high schools, college campuses and private practice. This background has added a spark to my life and has shaped my style with clients. I have worked in rural and semi-rural areas and have needed a generalist approach working with all types of clients and issues that walk through the door. A common and unifying element for me has been the therapeutic relationship. I believe that an important element of change is the therapeutic relationship integrating mindfulness of self and other. Another important consideration is creating a safe environment for the client to explore, change and grow. I typically use an integrative approach drawing from a variety of theories and techniques always keeping the client=s needs and presenting problem in mind. Core theories include object relations, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, systems and interpersonal. I am passionate about the dynamic, changing world of psychology and the model of the scientist- practitioner model.
My
approach to supervision includes a developmental, collaborative
model that begins with the supervisee=s needs. As with therapy,
I believe that the supervision relationship is essential for
mutual respect and growth. I think of supervision as a dynamic
meeting place bringing together the key elements of theory/strategies/tools,
client cases, self and application. I remember only too well
the very first day I spent with a client thinking; “
This person needs a real therapist!” As a practicing
psychologist, I value being part of a peer supervision group.
A goal for myself is to be a reflective clinician working
in multiple roles. I bring an enthusiasm for life long learning
and exploring of what is most helpful for the client and psychologist
alike.
My professional interests reflect the variety of practice
settings where I have worked and of being a generalist. I
like wearing different hats, yet working directly with clients
is central to who I am as a psychologist. I am enthusiastic
about group work including developing, marketing and co-leading.
I like the challenge of developing a group program that is
viable and client friendly. As a generalist, I have developed
a long list of interests. Some interests include: self-esteem
and resilience, change and transition, depression/anxiety,
health psychology including mind-body integration, supervision,
co-dependency and woman=s issues, and feminist epistemologies.
On a personal note, I love to do anything outdoors such as canoeing, hiking and especially fly-fishing. I am finding it a lot of fun, very challenging, and a way to meditate and reflect. I also like to find creative experiences that bring balance to life. I love to read basically anything and belong to a reading group. I also belong to an Enneagram study group and love to travel.
Arthur
Rathbun, M. Div., M.S.
Biofeedback Specialist
Everyone
has the right to grow and develop to the fullness of their
potential. Everyone has the right
to pursue their goals and dreams. Most of us, from time to
time, need a coach to help us in our striving. A good coach
has enough knowledge and flexibility to use methods that connect
with the various learning styles of their students. I try
to increase my knowledge and flexibility so that I can continue
in the process of becoming a good coach. Working with interns
helps me to do this. Perhaps, my working with them, helps
them in this process also.
If this sounds like the musings of a biofeedback or academic performance enhancement specialist to you; you have guessed correctly.
When I go home at night, I usually get to clean up to six bushel loads of manure. This is very good as a humility builder-interns are welcome to assist-but this is not the major purpose. My wife and I raise and breed Arabian horses. It's important, for the horses health, to keep the stalls clean. This takes care of most of my spare time and provides an interesting analogy to counseling.
VIDEO: Hear Art talk about how he has become proficient at helping interns manage stress.
Laurie Wesely, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Laurie's bio coming soon!
Dan Wilcox,
Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Assistant Director/Training Director
As our
profession continues to swell with different models or approaches
to doing therapy and as we are in pursuit of models that are
more effective with particular diagnostic categories, I am
finding that it makes sense for me to stay informed but not
lose track of the beliefs that led me to Counseling Psychology
in the first place. Counseling psychology is about development
and growth to full potential. I believe that clients are experts
of their own experience and in charge of their growth and
development. I believe what the research tells us—therapy
works! And therapy can even be a vehicle for growth and transformation
for clients. I also believe that the strengths and resources
that clients bring to counseling are essential players in
the change process. I’m very curious about how clients
set and achieve goals and how they think about change in general.
I believe their views on change and how it happens in their
lives are at least as important if not more important than
my views on the matter.
I strive to be flexible in the model or approach I use with clients. I look to their strengths and resources to guide my selection of an approach. If the approach isn’t working, I will adapt by doing something different! Whatever works! For some clients it will be more of a cognitive approach, for others interpersonal, still others a combination of experiential and solution focused strategies. Most of the time change will come from what happens outside of the therapy hour and my role will be to help clients “take the blame” for this good thing. I look to clients to tell me if what we are doing together is working. As you can probably gather, I really enjoy working with clients in ways that catalyze and crystallize change. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship on behalf of client change provide the kinds of challenges and fulfillments that are a part of what I love about being a counselor.
In supervision, I seek to provide structure and freedom in a balance guided by the needs of the supervisee. I believe it is a "good enough" supervisor who can be directive when he/she needs to be as well as supportive of exploration, experimentation, creativity, and learning for its own sake. I work to provide a supervisory relationship characterized by trust and safety so supervisees will engage in the difficult and exciting work of learning more about themselves as counselors. I like supervision most when the creative juices are flowing, the problems/questions are stimulating, and the atmosphere is collaborative.
I have just finished my 11th year at Kansas State University. Whew, time flies! My time here has been chock full of learning and growth. I came to K-State having worked on college campuses as a resident director, Assistant Director in an office serving disabled students, career counselor, and teacher. It looks like I have found a way to stay in college forever, and that is a good thing. The potential for individual development during the college years is something that I continue to believe in, and I cherish my role as counselor-educator in this process. What’s more, I get to swim during the noon hour at KSU’s Natatorium. What a life!
My
children are getting older! A son and daughter off to college,
another daughter moving into her junior year in high school—what’s
happening to my world! It looks like it is time to take a
(walking) tour through the wilderness of my shadow side. I
hope that my wife will hang in there with me as we discover
what’s around the bend. It helps we share similar interests.
We both love to read. At this time I am reading a great biography
of John Adams by David McCullough, Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen,
and Tijuana Straits, an intense thriller by a California boy
(like me) who can’t stop writing about redemption, environmental
justice, and surfing. That boy is Kem Nunn. You see what my
wife is in for! At least she likes dropping everything and
hitting the road for a Springsteen concert as much as I do.
No retreat, baby, no surrender.
Joyce
Woodford, Ph.D.
Therapist
Brief
Vitae
My original
training was rooted in Carl Rogers, and the therapeutic climate
of authentic acceptance and respect remains at the core of
my work. I find it difficult to categorize my theoretical
orientation, but, if pressed, I'm an advocate of Adlerian
Individual Psychology. In practice, that means flexibility
in recognizing and utilizing a broad array of therapeutic
approaches and tools because each individual is unique. Life
is sometimes mysterious and sometimes (deceptively?) clear!
Working at an internship site means having the benefits of ever-changing creativity, knowledge, and growth--interns bring an energizing process each year. Training is valued highly by our staff, and interns are regarded with genuine welcome. I like the atmosphere of development and exchange. I look to my colleagues for their strengths and interests because I believe we have a good blend of perspectives and personalities, and we enjoy working together.
My particular interest is deepening a holistic understanding of us as human beings. I marvel that I get to do work I love! I travel whenever I can, use my hands whenever I can (like that tangible product!), and deeply enjoy my family and friends.
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Thanks to the entire Counseling Services staff for a great year! We will miss you all!
Mary, Jon, Adrienne, Prentiss