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University of the Rockies to Host Workshop Series with Renowned Existentialist

 

On January 30, 2009, Dr. Kirk Schneider, currently the leading Existential Psychologist in the United States, will be visiting University of the Rockies (UoR) to conduct a variety of educational workshops.  Topics include diversity issues, international psychology and existential psychology.  He will be joined by Chinese Scholars Dr. Xuefu Wang of Nanjing, China, and Dr. Mark Yang of Hong Kong.

Dr. Schneider's workshops, scheduled to be held in the UoR Harvey House, are open to the public.  The cost to attend is $20 per day, or $50 for all three days.  A 50 percent registration discount is being offered to current and former UoR students.  Below is a list of scheduled training events.

Friday, January 30, 2009
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.          LuXun and Existential Psychology with Dr. Xuefu Wang
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.            Indigenous Chinese Psychology: The Chinese Psyche and Psychology with Dr. Xuefu Wang and Dr. Mark Yang

Saturday, January 31, 2009
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.     Panel Discussion: Contemporary Issues in Existential Psychotherapy with Dr. Kirk Schneider, Dr. David Elkins, Dr. Mark Yang, Dr. Xuefu Wang and Dr. Louis Hoffman
10:30 a.m. -12 p.m.    Existential-Integrative Therapy with Short-Term and Non-typical Clients with Dr. Kirk Schneider
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Existential Psychotherapy with Diverse Populations with Dr. Kirk Schneider

Sunday, February 1, 2009
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.          Religion, Culture and Psychology
                                 Part A: Existential Themes in the Parables of Jesus with Dr. Mark Yang
                                 Part B: Intercultural and Interreligious Issues in Existential Psychology with Dr. Mark Yang and Dr. Francis Kaklauskas
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.           Chinese Myths and Future Directions
                                 Part A Chinese Myths & Psychology with Dr. Xuefu Wang and Dr. Mark Yang
                                 Part B: Group Discussion; East-West Dialogues in Psychology and Future Directions (moderated by Dr. Louis Hoffman)

For more information or to register in advance, please contact Dr. Louis Hoffman, Core Faculty for UoR, at 719/442-0505 x314, or louis.hoffman@rockies.edu.  Attendees may also register at the door. 

To learn more about University of the Rockies and to access directions to the campus, please visit the University website at: www.rockies.edu

About University of the Rockies
University of the Rockies is a graduate school specializing in psychology programs at the master's and doctoral levels at its campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, University of the Rockies also offers specialized degree programs online. San Diego-based Bridgepoint Education is the parent company of University of the Rockies, formerly known as the Colorado School of Professional Psychology. University students provide free and low-cost psychological services to the underserved through the University of the Rockies Foundation's Switzer Center. The Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization supporting students through scholarships, assistantships and other activities. For more information, please visit www.rockies.edu or contact Shari Rodriguez, Director of Public Relations, at 858/531-9240 x2513.