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When I was a little girl, I loved watching the Bob Newhart Show.  He was a psychologist in the city, and I dreamed of growing up to be a psychologist, too.  

 

Now that the dream became reality, I find my greatest joy comes from other areas of my life, too -- like being a speaker and trainer, a teacher and a parent.  The lessons I continue to learn are worthy of being shared.   

Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, MN

2008 - present

 

 

 

 

Full Professor, Department of Psychology. University of Northwestern -- St. Paul, MN 

​2002 - present

 

 

 

 

Adjunct Professor, Center for Counseling and Family Studies, Liberty University. 

​2011 - present

 

 

 

Doctoral Intern, University of Minnesota - Duluth, School of Medicine and Health Services,  Duluth, MN. 

​2001-2002 

Minnesota School of Profefessional Psychology, Minneapolis, MN

Psychology Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

2002

 

​Dissertation: “Cognitive Self-Change in Repeat Offenders: An Evaluation of the North Dakota Department of Corrections Revocation Program.”

 

Minnesota School of Profefessional Psychology, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

2002

 

Thesis: “The Mourning After: An Integrative Perspective of Patterns of Bereavement.”

 

Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Philosophy and Religion
1997
 

Honors Thesis: “Religiosity and Locus of Control.”

 

 

RESUME

Professional 

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Work

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Education

Activities
Co-Director, Humor Academy
2015-present
 
Board of Directors, Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH)
2015-present
 
Chair, Urban Cross Cultural College Consortium, St. Paul
2014-present
 
Member, American Psychological Association
2001-present
 
Member, American Counseling Association
2006 - present
 
 
 
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