Dr. Dennis D. Morgan, Clinical Psychologist, Character Mentor Program Founder
EDUCATION
5/29/82 Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University,
La Mirada, CA (APA Approved)
Dissertation: Needs Assessment in Churches: A Christian Community's Need for Professional Counseling Services
6/2/79 M.A. Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University,
La Mirada, CA
12/07 M.A.T.S., Theological Studies, Reformed Theological Seminary,
Charlotte, NC
1977 Graduate study, University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
1976 B.S. Psychology, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
1974 A.A. Liberal Arts, York College, York, NE
11/22/14 Klinische Psychologie und Gesundheitspsychologie Zertifikat (Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology Certificate), Österreichische Akademie für Psychologie, Vienna, Austria
9/9/14 Master of Science – MSc, Nostrifizierung, University of Vienna, Vienna, AT
SUPERVISED TRAINING – POST DOCTORATE – 1982-1983
Pepperdine University, University Counseling Service, Malibu, CA
Columbia Psychological Group, Long Beach, CA
San Bernardino County Department of Mental Health, San Bernardino, CA
SUPERVISED TRAINING – PRE-DOCTORATE – 1978-1982
Internship - San Bernardino County Department of Mental Health, San Bernardino, CA
Practicum - University of California Irvine, Counseling Center, Irvine, CA
Practicum - Camarillo State Hospital, Camarillo, CA
Practicum - Fullerton Community Counseling, Fullerton, CA
Practicum - La Serna High School, Whittier, CA
LICENSES
Austria Klinische Psychologe - am: 14.03.2016 (aktiv)
South Carolina Psychologist License - Licensed 5/20/05 (active)
Virginia Clinical Psychologist License - Licensed 6/9/99 (inactive)
California Psychology License - Licensed 7/1/83 (inactive)
Tennessee Psychology License - Licensed 11/19/93 (inactive)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Berufsverband Österreichischer Psychologinnen (current member)
National Register of Health Service Psychologists (current member)
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (past member)
American Psychological Association (past member)
American Counseling Association (past member))
American Association of Christian Counselors (past member)
Society for Christian Psychology (past member)
PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Consulting and Life Coaching, 2013 – Present: Adults
Outpatient Practice, 1983 – 2013: Adults, Couples and Families, Children and Adolescents
Inpatient Practice, 1983 – 1984, 1988 – 1993: Adults, Children
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTATION EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
2020 - Founding President, Character Mentor Network, Vienna, Austria
2018 - Founder/Instructor/Supervisor, Character Mentor Program, Vienna, Austria.
2013 - Clinical Psychology Consultant, SGI, assigned to Vienna, Austria.
2018
2002 - Clinical Psychology Consultant, Pro-Family Counseling, Vienna, Austria.
2013
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Professor, 2005 – 2013
College of Counseling
Columbia International University
Courses: Group and Institutional Counseling
Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling Techniques
Preparation for Clinical Practice
Personal and Spiritual Development II
Psychopathology
Integration of Psychology and Theology
Adjunct Faculty, 2005 – 2013
Seminary and School of Missions, Pastoral Counseling Program
Columbia International University
Courses: Pastoral Counseling Techniques
Spiritual Transformation and Group Process
Clinical Associate Professor, 1998 – 2000
School of Psychology and Counseling, Clinical Psychology Program
Regent University
Responsibility: Psychological Services Center Clinical Manager (Training Clinic)
Courses: Personality Theories
Practicum I and II (Counseling Microskills)
Becoming a Lifestyle Mentor (online)
Adjunct Faculty, 1983 – 1984
Graduate School
Pepperdine University
Courses: Clinical Issues (Brief Psychotherapy)
Integration Seminar (Psychology and Theology)
PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS
Morgan, D. D. (2023). Biblical texts and word study references for character mentors. (unpublished training material).
Morgan, D. D. (2021). The soul that waits eagerly: Christian perspectives on human nature and suffering for counselors and mentors. Spillern, Austria: OM EAST. (Original work published 2013).
Morgan, D. D. (2021). Life in process: Principles and relationships that strengthen character and resilience. Spillern, Austria: OM EAST. (Original work published 1993).
Morgan, D. D. (2020). Mentor leader seminar series leader’s manual. (unpublished training material).
Morgan, D. D. (2020). What keeps us ticking: Our person living though a brain and body. Spillern, Austria: OM EAST.
Morgan, D. D. [Person and Character]. (2019, May 08). Mentor leader seminar 1-6. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBG4JSecOzJigIorXa_s-Mw
Morgan, D. D. (2018). Person and character level life coaching and mentoring training and practice resources. Spillern, Austria: OM EAST.
Morgan, D. D. (2017). Person and character level life coaching and mentoring. Spillern, Austria: OM EAST.
Morgan, D. D. (2016). Life coaching basics. Spillern, Austria: OM EAST.
Morgan, D. D. (2016). An introduction to life mentor training. Spillern, Austria: OM EAST.
Morgan, D. D. (2013). The soul that suffers: A perspective on human nature and suffering for counseling Christians. Chesapeake, VA: Watertree Press.
Morgan, D. (2011). The soul as the person experiencing the brain’s psychological functioning. Edification Journal. 5(1), 45-53.
Morgan, D. (2009). Fighting for peace: Combating conflict with character. Chesapeake, VA: Watertree Press.
Morgan, D. & Yarhouse, M. (2003). Resources from reformed spirituality for Christian spiritual formation in clinical practice. In T. Hall & M. McMinn (Eds.), Spiritual formation, counseling, and psychotherapy(pp. 187-200). New York: Nova Science.
Morgan, D. D. & Yarhouse, M. (2001). Resources from Reformed spirituality for Christian spiritual formation in clinical practice. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 29(1), 62-71.
Morgan, D. D. (1997). Becoming a lifestyle mentor. (unpublished training material).
Morgan, D. D. (1997). Mature management of life's many messes. (unpublished training material).
Morgan, D. D. (1997). Right attitudes for rough times. (unpublished training material).
Morgan, D. D. (1994). Hospital practice: Relocation means a loss of privilege. Tennessee Psychologist,January/February.
Morgan, D. D. (1993). Life in process. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
Morgan, D. D. (1982). Needs assessment in churches: A Christian community's need for professional counseling services. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 10(3), 242-250.
Morgan, D. D., Levandowski, D. H., & Rogers, M. L. (1981). The apostle Paul: Problem formation and problem resolution from a systems perspective. Journal of Psychology and
Theology, 9(2), 136-143.
PRESENTATIONS 2002 – Present
Character Mentoring in Theory and Practice: Part III, 10.April.2021. Character Mentor Program, Vienna, Austria.
Character Mentoring in Theory and Practice: Part I and Part II, 20.March.2021. Character Mentor Program, Vienna, Austria.
Mentor Leader Seminars 4-6, 16.February, 16.March, 27.April.2019. Character Mentor Program, Vienna, Austria.
Mentor Leader Seminars 1-3, 22.September, 20.October, 17.November.2018. Character Mentor Program, Vienna, Austria.
Person and Character Level Life Coaching Seminar, 10.February.2018. Vienna, Austria.
Person and Character Level Life Mentor Training, 4.November.2017. Vienna, Austria.
Life Coaching Basics Seminar, 4.February.2017. Vienna, Austria.
Life Coaching in a Herzwerk Context, 19.November.2016. Herzwerk, Vienna, Austria.
Life Mentor Training, 8.October.2016 & 15.October.2016. Vienna, Austria.
Life Mentor Training: Life in Process and Stages of Change Module, 27.February.2016. Vienna, Austria.
Life Mentor Training: Life in Process and Stages of Change Module, 17.October.2015. Vienna, Austria.
Why Does She Remain With Him - Part 3: Understanding and Positively Relating to Victims of Abuse. 19.September.2015. Herzwerk, Vienna, Austria.
Why Does She Remain With Him - Part 2: Psychological Reasons Prostitutes Stay with Abusive Loverboy Pimps. 21.Feb.2015. Herzwerk, Vienna, Austria.
Foundations Training Modules: Human Nature, Attributes of God, and Order of Salvation. 24-15.September and 21-22.November.2014, New City Wien, Vienna, Austria.
Respondent to Spiritual Struggles; What Do They Add to a Christian Positive Psychology presentation by Julie Exline, Ph.D. Society for Christian Psychology Academic Conference: Towards a Christian Positive Psychology. October 20, 2012. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
Motivational Interviewing. October.2011. Herzwerk, Vienna, Austria.
Coming Out of Shame. 29.May.2010. Herzwerk, Vienna, Austria.
Parenting Principles, Iglesia Vienna Christian Center, Vienna, Austria.
Parenting Principles, International Christian School of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Careers in Psychology, International Christian School of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Identity, International Christian School of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Conflict and Communication, Prague Christian Library, Prague, Czech Republic.
Eating Disorders and Self-Mutilation. Christian International School of Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.
Communication Seminar. International Chapel Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Communication Seminar. Evangelical Free Church, Munich, Germany.
Leading Small Groups Lay Counseling Training. Institute for Christian Resources, Warsaw, Poland.
Member Care Lifecycle Presentation. European Member Care Consultation III, Budapest, Hungary.
Using Students to Serve Students. Association for Biblical Higher Education, Orlando, FL
Homeschooling Presentation. FACE, Columbia, SC
Pursuing Peace. Marriage Retreat, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC.
Boundaries. Marriage Retreat. First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC
Intimacy. Right Start Premarital Seminar. First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC.
Charting In-Service Training. The Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC.
Supervising Group Therapists. Internship Supervisor Continuing Education Training. Columbia International University, Columbia, SC.
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Current
6/20- Founding President, Character Mentor Network, Vienna, Austria. An association for certified Character Mentors and for the advancement of Character Mentoring.
6/18- Founder/Instructor/Supervisor, Character Mentor Program, Vienna, Austria. Certifying
Character Mentors, Character Mentor Trainers, and Master Character Mentor Trainers.
Past
3/13- Clinical Psychology Consultant, SGI, Vienna, Austria.
11/18 Personal and organizational consulting, Life Coaching.
3/13- Adjunct Professor, Columbia International University, Columbia, SC.
2015 College of Counseling (CACREP accredited in Clinical Mental Health Counseling).
7/05- Professor, Columbia International University, Columbia, SC. Faculty
3/13 in the College of Counseling and in the Seminary Pastoral Care program.
8/05- Clinical Psychologist, First Presbyterian Church Counseling Center/ Life Phases
2013 Consultation, Columbia, SC. General outpatient psychotherapy for adult individuals, couples, and families, with specialized focus on depression, anxiety, and trauma.
1/03- Adjunct Professor, Columbia International University, Columbia, SC. Teaching
6/05 courses in the College of Counseling.
3/00- Clinical Psychologist, Christian Psychotherapy Services, Virginia Beach, VA. Individual
6/05 psychotherapy, couples, and family counseling, with specialized focus on depression, anxiety, and trauma. General outpatient adult practice, psychological testing, and consultation with pastors and churches.
8/98- Clinical Associate Professor/Psychological Services Center Clinical Manager,
7/00 Regent University, School of Psychology and Counseling, Virginia Beach, VA. Faculty member in the Psy.D. program in clinical psychology, and manager of the training clinic.
11/96- Consultant/Owner, Life Phases Consultation, Hendersonville, TN. Lifecycle consulting
8/98 with individuals and families. Mentor training in churches.
7/93- Senior Psychologist, Tennessee Christian Medical Center, Madison, TN.
7/97 Outpatient adult individual and couples short-term psychotherapy, consultation with
pastors, off-site training within the Christian community to foster emotional health and
encourage the use of church-based support groups.
6/89- Private Practice, Christian Counseling Centers, Campbell, CA. Adult outpatient
6/93 individual psychotherapy and couples counseling, specialized focus on depression,
anxiety, and adult child issues.
8/92 Vice President - Clinical Services, Christian Counseling Centers, San Francisco
6/93 Bay Area. Clinical oversight for Renewal Treatment Programs and Christian Counseling Centers outpatient services, internship development and managed care contracting.
9/92- Active Professional Staff, Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA. Attending
6/93 clinician: co-admitting, discharging, responsible for treatment of patients while in the inpatient psychiatric treatment program.
1/91- Clinical Consultant, Rapha/Renewal Unit, Oak Creek Hospital, San Jose, CA.
8/92 Clinical staff supervision, presentations, marketing and administration.
12/90- Co-owner/Board Member, Renewal Psychotherapy Group, Fremont, CA.
8/92 Management group contracted with Rapha to operate the Rapha/Renewal Christian Inpatient Program.
2/91- Active Professional Staff, Oak Creek Hospital, San Jose, CA. Attending adult
6/93 inpatients, specializing in affective disorders.
9/88 - Clinical Coordinator, RAPHA Unit, Sharpstown General Hospital, Houston, TX
5/89 (Adult, Psychiatric and Substance Unit). Responsible for overseeing clinical operation of the unit, supervision of therapists, organization of unit procedures, direct
individual and group counseling.
4/84 - Private Practice, Campbell Psychological Services, Campbell, CA. General
9/88 outpatient adult, adolescent and child psychotherapy (20 session model), marriage and family counseling, psychological testing and consultation with pastors and churches.
2/86- Private Practice, Christian Family Counseling Services, Fremont, CA. General
2/88 outpatient adult, adolescent, and child psychotherapy, marriage and family counseling; psychological testing; consultation with pastors and churches.
6/85 - Psychologist, El Camino Hospital, Concern: Employee Assistance Program,
4/86 Mountain View CA. Short-term outpatient counseling, assessment and referral with
general and chemically dependent populations, contact with companies.
8/82 - Coordinator of Psychological Services, University Counseling Service, Pepperdine
5/84 University, Malibu, CA. Development and delivery of counseling center services/
procedures, oversight of clinical staff, and direct services to students.
9/83 - Adjunct Faculty, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
5/84 Graduate level courses taught in the use of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy and
the integration of psychology and theology.
4/83 - Medical Affiliate Staff, College Hospital, Cerritos, CA. Inpatient psychotherapy
4/84 with children and their families.
1/83 - Private Practice, Columbia Psychological Group, Long Beach, CA. Adult,
1/84 adolescent, and child psychotherapy, marital and family counseling; consultation with churches.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English – Native Language
German – ÖSD B1 and B1 IP Certificates, Additional B2 Level study
REFERENCES
Available upon request.