Faculty

You'll find that University of the Rockies faculty are well-educated, highly credentialed and committed to involvement in the professional community. Included in the many forms of professional involvement is contributing to the professional literature through professional writing, publications, and presentations. Click on each instructor's name to learn more about them and their qualifications.

Core Faculty

Susan Cooper, PhD

BA, Dickinson College; MA, Chapman College; PhD, University of Denver

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Colorado Psychological Association; Member, American Group Psychotherapy Association; Adjunct Staff, Center for Creative Leadership; Past-President, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Private Practice.

Eating Disorders, Psychopathology, Group Psychotherapy, and Organizational Consulting

Barbara Fly Dierks, PhD

B.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; M.A., Denver University; Ph.D., Denver University.

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Adjunct Staff, Center for Creative Leadership; Academic Center.

Developmental Psychology, Counseling & Business and Organizational Consulting

Dick W. Gee, EdD

BA, University of Wisconsin; MS, University of Wisconsin; MSEd, University of Wisconsin; MS, University of Wisconsin; EdS University of Wisconsin; EdD, University of Northern Colorado

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Colorado Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Past President, Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Private Practice

Family Systems, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Supervision

Louis Hoffman, PhD

BA, Concordia University, Seward, NE; MA Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of Psychology, MAT, Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary, Graduate School of Psychology

American Psychological Association, member; Association for Humanistic Psychology, member; Society for Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy, member; Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, member; Colorado Psychological Association, member; Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region, member; APA Division 32 (Humanistic Psychology), member & CE Committee Chair, APA Division 10 (Society for the Psychology of Creativity, Aesthetics, and the Arts), member, APA Division 24 (Society for Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology); APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychological Study of Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual Issues); APA Division 45 (Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues)

Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy, Depth Psychotherapy, Religious and Spiritual Issues in Psychotherapy, the History of Psychology, Philosophical Issues in Clinical Psychology, the Psychology of Evil, and Diversity Issues

Teaching Website: www.louis-hoffman-virtualclassroom.com
Existential Therapy Website: www.existential-therapy.com
Depth Psychotherapy Network: www.depth-psychotherapy-network.com
Depth Psychotherapy Institute (Training Institute): www.depth-psychotherapy-institute.com
Center for Growth, P.C (Private Practice): www.center4growth.com
Postmodernism & Psychology: www.postmodernpsychology.com
GLBT Religious Research: www.glbtreligiousresearch.com
Postmodernism and Psychotherapy: Understanding the Essentials: www.drzur.com/postmoderncourse.html

Hoffman, L., Knight, S. K., Hoffman, J. L., Boscoe-Huffman, S., Galaska, D., Arms, M., Peterson, B., Mahlock, T., & Calvert, C. (2007, August). Examining the interplay of religious, spiritual, and homosexual dynamics of psychological health: A preliminary investigation. Paper presented at the 115th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Knight, S. K. & Hoffman, L. (2007, August). Sexual identity development and spiritual development: The impact of multiple lines of development. Paper presented at the 115th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Hoffman, L., Patz-Clark, D., Looney, D., & Knight, S. K. (2007, August). Historical perspectives and contemporary needs in the psychology of evil: Psychological and interdisciplinary needs in the psychology of evil. Paper presented at the 115th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA. (Email Dr. Hoffman for a copy of this paper - subject line "APA Paper")
Hoffman, L., Warner, H. J., Buck, C., & Fehl, S. (2007, August). Existential-integrative perspectives on the psychology of evil: Clinical implications. Paper presented at the Humanistic Psychotherapies for the 21st Century Conference, San Francisco, CA. (Email Dr. Hoffman for a copy of this paper - subject line "Humanistic Conference Paper")
Hoffman, L., Knight, S., Boscoe-Huffman, S., & Stewart, S. (2006, August). Religious experience, gender, and sexual orientation. Paper presented at the American Psychological Associations Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Hoffman, L., Stewart, S., Warren, D., & Meek, L. (2006, August). Multiple selves in postmodern therapy: An existential integrative critique. Paper presented at the American Psychological Associations Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Hoffman, L., Grimes, C. S. M., & Acoba, R. (2005, November). Research on the experience of God: Rethinking epistemological assumptions. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY.
Hoffman, L., Hoffman, J., Robison, B., & Lawrence, K. (2005, April). Modern and postmodern ways of knowing: Implications for theory and integration. Paper presented at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Conference, Dallas, TX.
Hoffman, L., Hoffman, J., Dillard, K., Clark, J., Acoba, R., Williams, F., & Jones, T. T. (2005, April). Cultural diversity and the God image: Examining cultural differences in the experience of God. Paper presented at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Conference, Dallas, TX.
Moriarty, G., Hoffman, L., Grimes, C. S. M., & Gattis, J. (2005, April). God and attachment: Using integration techniques to change working models. Paper presented at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Conference, Dallas, TX.
Cox, R. H., Ervin-Cox, B., & Hoffman, L. (Eds.). (2005). Spirituality and psychological health. Colorado Springs, CO: Colorado School of Professional Psychology Press. Click here to purchase
Hoffman, L., Cox, R. H., Ervin-Cox, B., & Mitchell, M. (2005). Training issues in spirituality and psychotherapy: A foundational approach. In R. H. Cox, B. Ervin-Cox, & L. Hoffman (Eds.), Spirituality and psychological health (pp. 3-14). Colorado Springs, CO: Colorado School of Professional Psychology Press.
Hoffman, L. (2005). A developmental perspectcive on the God image. In R. H. Cox, B. Ervin-Cox, & L. Hoffman (Eds.), Spirituality and psychological health (pp. 129-147). Colorado Springs, CO: Colorado School of Professional Psychology Press.
Ervin-Cox, B., Hoffman, L. & Grimes, C. S. M. (2005). Selected literature review on spirituality and health/mental health. In R. H. Cox, B. Ervin-Cox, & L. Hoffman (Eds.), Spirituality and psychological health (pp. 284-315). Colorado Springs, CO: Colorado School of Professional Psychology Press.
Hoffman, L. (2004, October). Cultural constructions of the God image and God concept: Implications for culture, psychology, and religion. Paper presented at the Joint Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion/Religious Research Association, Kansas City, MO.
Hoffman, L. (2004, August/September). The danger of the "truth." AHP Perspectives, 22-24.
Hoffman, L., Grimes, C. S. M., & Mitchell, M. (2004, July). Transcendence, suffering, and psychotherapy. Paper presented at the Bi-annual Conference of the International Network for Personal Meaning, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Hoffman, L., Jones, T. T., Williams, F., & Dillard, K. S. (2004, March). The God image, the God concept, and attachment. Paper presented at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Hoffman, L. & Whitmire, A. J. (2002, June). The relationship between approach to coping and stress-related growth in response to the events of September 11, 2001. Poster session presented at the Annual Conference of the American Psychological Society, New Orleans, LA.

Kailash Jaitly, PsyD

BA, (Philosophy with Honors) University of Lucknow, India; MA (Experimental Psychology) University of Lucknow, India; Graduate work, University of Colorado and Harvard University; PsyD, University of Denver. Specialized Training in Child Neuropsychology with Reitan

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Past Director of Division of Child Psychiatry, Colorado Mental Health Institute, Pueblo; Listed, National Registry of Health Service Providers in Psychology; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region.

Health/Medical Psychology; Personality Theory; Learning Theory, History and Systems

Gary Mears, PhD, PsyD

Mears BS, Texas A & M University; MS, Texas Christian University; PhD, University of Northern Colorado; PsyD, Forest Institute; MS (Parm), California School of Professional Psychology

Texas Licensed Psychologist; Missouri Licensed Psychologist; Texas Psychological Association; Missouri Psychological Association; Board Certified Neuropsychologist, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology, Diplomate (ABPN); Member, American College of Professional Neuropsychology; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Private Practice, forensic evaluations.

Forensic neuropsychology; Assessment of Competency of criminal defendants; Psychopharmacology.

Jim R. Oraker, PhD

BA, Seattle Pacific University; MDiv, Fuller School of Theology; PhD, Fuller School of Psychology

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Adjunct Staff, Center for Creative Leadership; Past-President, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Member, American Psychological Association; President, Colorado Psychological Association; Private Practice

Professional Ethics, Human Sexuality, and Treatment

(2006, August). Student self-care: What are the needs, what's being done, and what can you do? Paper presented at the American Psycholoigcal Associations Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA

Ronald L. Smith, PhD

BLS, Bowling Green State University; MRC, Bowling Green State University; PhD, University of Toledo

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Ohio Licensed Psychologist; Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor; National Registry of Health Service Providers in Psychology

Domestic Violence, Health, Psychology Prerequisites

David C. Solly, DEd

.A., West Virginia University; M.A. Radford University; DEd, Virginia Tech

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; National Certified School Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Phi Kappa Phi; founder and senior executive consultant-Peak Organomics; Colorado Career Consultants.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Career Consulting, Human Growth and Development

James Ungvarsky, PsyD

BA, Psychology, Cleveland State University, OH; Graduate Work, Experimental Psychology; Psychophysiology,-Kent State University, OH; MPA - San Jose State University, CA; MA, Psychology, (Marriage, Family, & Child Therapy), Chapman University, CA; Post Grad Studies, Addiction Psychology, Capella University, MN; PsyD, Colorado School of Professional Psychology

Colorado Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region.

Statistics, Psychometrics, Research Design, and Organizational Leadership.

Lorraine A. White, PhD

BA, University of Northern Colorado; MA, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; PhD, University of Denver

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Colorado Psychological Association; Treasurer, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Adjunct Staff, Center for Creative Leadership; Diploma, American College of Forensic Examiners; Psychologist with Colorado Department of Corrections, 1995-2001; Private Practice.

Forensics, Supervision, and Organizational Consulting

J. Stephen Kirkpatrick, PhD

BA with honors, The University of Delaware; MA The University of Arizona; Med The University of Arizona; PhD the University of Arizona

Certified Administrator of the EQ-in-Action Profile; Master Trainer, Situational Leadership; Certification Trainer, Social Style; Past President ASTD Rocky Mountain Chapter; ISPI

Leadership; organizational systems and cultures; research design and statistics; management; planning and organizational strategies; coaching; teams; leadership assessment; business acumen.

Associate Core Faculty

Kenneth A. Delano, PhD

BA, California State University, Fullerton; PhD, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Private Practice

Assessment

Gary G. Forrest, EdD

BA, Westminster College; MEd, University of Missouri; EdD, University of North Dakota

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Diploma in Professional Psychotherapy; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Member, American Counseling Association; National Registry of Health Providers in Psychology; author of ten text books in the field of chemical dependency and personality disorders. President, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, and Psychotherapy, Inc.; Private Practice

Substance Abuse, Addictions, and Psychopathology

(2001). Countertransference in chemical dependency counseling. Haworth Press
Forrest, G. G. (2001). How to live with a problem drinker and survive (2nd ed.). Learning Publications.
Forrest, G. G. (1997). How to cope with a teenage drinker: Changing adolescent alcohol abuse. Jason Aronson.
Forrest, G. G. (1995). Guidelines for responsible drinking. Jason Aronson.
Forrest, G. G. (1994). Alcoholism and human sexuality. Jason Aronson.
Forrest, G. G. (1994). Alcoholism, narcissism, and psychopathology. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Forrest, G. G. (1994). Chemical dependency and antisocial personality disorder: Psychotherapy and assessment strategies. Haworth Press.
Forrest, G. G. (1992). Confrontation in psychotherapy with the alcoholic. Learning Publications.
Forrest, G. G. & Gordon, R. H. (1990). Substance abuse: Homicide and violent behavior. Gardner Press.
Forrest, G. G. (1984). Intensive treatment of alcoholism. Charles C. Thomas Publishers.
Forrest, G. G. (1975). The diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism. Thomas.

Frederick Gibson, PhD

BS, United States Air Force Academy; MS, Purdue University; PhD, University of Washington

Member, International Leadership Association; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region

Business and Organizational Consulting, Statistics, Quantitative Research

(2005, October). Levels of service and leadership development. Paper presented at United States Air Force Academy Leadership Development Research Workshop, Coloardo Springs, CO.

John Hartung, PsyD

BA, St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, MN; MA, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; PsyD, University of Denver, Denver, CO

Member, American Psychological Association; Examiner for the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners

EMDR, Energy Psychology, Trauma

Leray L. Leber, PhD

BS, United States Air Force Academy; MA, Webster University; MA, New Mexico State University; PhD, New Mexico State University

Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Research Psychologist, Private Industry

Statistics & Psychometrics, and Quantitative Research

John Rodwick, PhD

BS, State University College at New Paltz New York; MS, State University College at Albany New York; PhD, University of Northern Colorado

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Executive Coach, Center for Creative Leadership; Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Pikes Peak Community College; Past President, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Past Board President, The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region; Former Executive Director, Siloam Counseling and Renewal Center; Retired Chair, Department of Business Administration, Pikes Peak Community College; Private Practice.

Clinical, Counseling, Social Psychology, and Industrial/Organizational Consulting.

Collette Sheets, PhD

BA, Education, California State University, Long Beach CA; MA, Behavioral Science in the Marriage and Family track at the University of Houston, Clear Lake City, TX; Postgraduate externship, Houston-Galveston Family Therapy Institute; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, The Union Institute in Cincinnati OH

Board member/Past President Psychological Society of the Pike Peaks Region,; Member, America Psychological Association.

Marriage and Family Therapy; Trauma Treatment; Organizational Leadership Training

Patricia S. Tuning, PsyD

BA, State University of New York - Buffalo; PsyD, United States International University

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Private Practice

Marriage & Family Therapy, and Cultural Diversity

Professors Emeriti

Eric D. Curton, PhD

BS, Baylor University; MS, Florida State University; PhD, Florida State University

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Board Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, Colorado Psychological Association; Associate Fellow and Supervisor, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy; Certified Recovery Specialist, Rational Recovery Systems; Private Practice

Psychopathology

Sandra K. Knight, PhD

BS, Colorado State University; MA, University of Colorado; PhD, University of Denver

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, The Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress; President, Mental Health Association, Past Board Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region; Private Practice.

Human Development, Psychopathology, Treatment, and Trauma

E. Roger Williams, PhD

BS, United States Air Force Academy; PhD, Texas Tech University

Colorado Licensed Psychologist; Mississippi Licensed Psychologist; Massachusetts Licensed Psychologist; Colorado School Psychologist; Member, Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Private Practice

Cognitive & Affective Behavior, Neuropsychology and Neuropsychology Assessment

Adjunct Faculty

Margaret Arms, PhD: Psychology of Religion
Heatherlyn Cleare-Hoffman, PsyD: Diversity
Brian DeSantis, PhD, ABPP: Psychopathology & Treatment
Birgit Fisher, PhD: Human Sexuality & Assessment
Michael Galvin, PhD: Organization Leadership & Trauma
Rosemarie Hall-Heyduk, PsyD: Substance Abuse
Susan Harding, PhD: Counseling & Group Therapy
Peggy Hicks, PhD: Forensics, Group Therapy, & Supervision
Tasha R. Kalhorn, PsyD: Assessment
Dennis Kleinsasser, PhD: Forensics
Frank Minirth, PhD, MD: Psychopharmacology & Neuroanatomy
Alison Walls, PsyD: Personality Theory & Trauma
Lynne Gillick, PhD: Clinical Psychology
Kelly Orr, PhD: Clinical Psychology

Distinguished Visiting Faculty

A variety of distinguished academicians from the fields of psychology, medicine and human sciences participate in the academic life of University of the Rockies. These renowned guests teach courses, provide lectures, and offer supervision of psychotherapy.

The following are Distinguished Visiting Faculty of University of the Rockies:

David Campbell, PhD, PsyD
William Glasser, MD
Robert Hare, MD
Stanley Krippner, PhD
Danny Wedding, PhD
Kirk Schneider, PhD
Jerome Sattler, PhD
Paul Nelson, PhD, PsyD
Jerry A. Boriskin, PhD