Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Cambridge, MA
M.S.
Management--
Organization Development
1975
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Sloan School of Management,
Cambridge, MA
M.A.
Social Sciences
1978
University of California,
Irvine, CA
Ph.D.
Psychology
1982
University of California,
Irvine, CA
Post Ph.D.
Research Associate
1982
McDonnell Lab. for Psych. Research,
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
1969
Clark Foundation Fellowship, Southwest Ctr. for
Advanced Studies,
Richardson, TX
1969--72
McDermott Scholarship, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology,
Cambridge, MA
1975
Distinguished Scholar Fellowship, University of
California,
Irvine, CA
1975
Regent's Fellowship, University of
California,
Irvine, CA
1982
Distinguished Graduate Scholar Award, School of
Social Sciences,
University of
California, Irvine, CA
Research (1969--1982) Conducted
at the Southwest Center for Advanced Studies
(Richardson, TX), Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (Cambridge, MA), University of
California (Irvine, CA), and the McDonnell
Laboratory for Psychical Research at Washington
University (St. Louis, MO), this research focused
initially in the areas of astronomy, physics, and
chemical engineering, and later was concentrated in
the fields of sociology, social psychology, and
especially psychology, spanning a number of topics
with specialization in the areas of personal
growth, well-being, and human development.
Teaching (1974--present) Both
credit and non-credit courses, and non-credit
continuing education classes and lecture series
have been offered over this period at numerous
schools, colleges and universities. These offerings
have all been within the field of the social
sciences, particularly psychology. Well over 4000
contact hours are represented, at institutions
including Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
University of California, University of Missouri,
University of Illinois, University of Texas,
Washington University (St. Louis), California State
Colleges, Missouri State Colleges, Austin
Independent School District, and Texas State
Universities.
Workshops/Retreats (1978--present) Experiential
group workshops and residential retreats have been
led over this period in Colorado, California,
Missouri, Texas, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Peru,
offering participants intensive opportunities for
experiences of well-being and growth in a guided
setting. Focused almost exclusively on personal
development, these represent well over 5000 contact
hours.
Consulting/Training (1982--present) A
variety of specialized seminars, courses, and
workshops have been developed and offered for
public and private institutions, primarily in the
areas of personnel training, skill building, and
effective psychological self-management. Conducted
on an individually contracted basis, approximately
150 such offerings have been presented throughout
the public and private sectors. Clients have
included the Texas School for the Deaf, Austin
Community College, University of Texas, 3M
Corporation, the U.S. Postal Service, Scott and
White Hospital, Institute for Real Estate Managers,
Texas Criminal Justice System, Austin Independent
School District, U.S. Army, Texas School for the
Blind, Global Relationship Centers Inc., Abbott
Laboratories, Texas Hospital Association, U.T.
School of Nursing, and others.
Private
Practice (1982--present) A
non-licensed individual consultation practice has
been conducted throughout this period, focusing on
amelioration of psychological distress that is not
of clinical severity, and on specific techniques
for achieving greater well-being and growth in
life. Approximately 500 sessions per year are
conducted, each lasting between 60 and 90 minutes,
with adults, couples, and families from the general
population.
Areas of
Specialization:
- Stress
management, burnout
- Occupation/career
development
- Relationships
repair & enhancement
- Crisis,
grief, loss, divorce
- Singles
recovery and growth
- Co-dependence,
addictiveness
- Relaxation
procedures & methods
- Dream
recall and interpretation
- Development
of the intuition
- Emotional
intelligence training
- Mid-life
transitions
- Holistic
health, spiritual growth
For further information please contact Dr. Shafer's office
directly, at 303-238-9677.
