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VITA
JAMES ROBERT BITTER
Diplomate in Adlerian Psychology (NASAP, 2002)
Office
Home Address
Professor, Dept. of Human Development & Learning
(423) 439-7688 - Messages; (423) 439-7790 – FAX
Education
Ed.D.
Department of Counselor Education and Special Education,
Idaho State
University, Pocatello, Idaho, May, 1975, in Counselor Education.
M.Ed.
Department of Counselor Education and Special Education,
in
Higher Education.
B. A.
University Positions
1995 - present
Professor (tenured, 1995), Department of Human Development &
Learning,
East Tennessee State University,
Johnson City, Tennessee (Chair, August, 1995 to July, 1999).
Outstanding Scholar Award, Claudius Clemmer College of Education,
2004-2005.
1987 - 1995
Professor (tenured, 1991), Department of Counseling,
California State University at
Fullerton,
Outstanding Faculty Member Of The Year, School of Human Development
and Community Service (student voted Alumni Award), 1989-1990
1974 - 1987
Professor, 1986-87, (tenured, 1980), Counseling Program,
West Virginia College of Graduate Studies (currently The University of West Virginia College of Graduate
Studies), Institute, West Virginia.
Associate Professor, Counseling Program, 1977-1986.
Program Director, Counseling Program, 1976-1978.
Assistant Professor, Counseling Program, 1974-1977.
Systems Of Family Counseling; Couples And Families In
Process; Systems Interventions With Couples And Families; Practicum: Master
Counseling With Children And Adolescents; Practicum: Master Counseling With
Adults; Supervised Fieldwork In Marriage and Family Counseling; Supervised
Fieldwork In Schools; Therapeutic Group Experience; Human Relations and
Group Process; Groups: Process And Practice; Therapeutic Modes With
Individuals; Theories Of Human Development and Human Functioning; Human
Relations And Human Communication; Social and Cultural Foundations of
Counseling; Counseling And Culture; The Counseling Profession; Professional,
Ethical, And Legal Issues In Counseling; Psychopathology; Psychological
Assessment; Narrative and Experiential Approaches to Family Counseling;
Adlerian Lifestyle Assessment And Counseling; Theories & Techniques Of
Counseling; Gestalt Therapy; Methods of Research; Science Of Human Inquiry
(Applied Research); Supervised Final Projects; Masters Thesis.
Publications
Journal
Articles
Bitter, J. R. (2009).
The mistaken notions of adults with children.
Journal of Individual
Psychology, 65(4), 135-155.
Bitter, J. R., Robertson, P. E., Healey, A., & Cole, L. (2009). Reclaiming a pro-feminist
orientation in Adlerian therapy.
Journal of Individual Psychology, 65(1),
13-33. Bitter, J. R.
(2008).
Reconsidering narcissism: An Adlerian-feminist response to the articles in the special section of the Journal of Individual Psychology, volume 63, number 2.
Journal
of Individual Psychology, 64(3), 270-279
Bitter, J.
(September/October, 2006). How I
am an Adlerian: A response to Roger Ballou.
The NASAP Newsletter, 39(5),
5-6. Bitter, J. R., Robertson, P. E., Roig, G., &
Disque, J. G.
(2004).
Definitional ceremonies: Integrating community into multicultural counseling sessions. Journal of
Multicultural Counseling and
Development, 32, 272-282. Bitter, J. R. (2004). Two approaches to counseling parents alone: Toward a gestalt-Adlerian integration. The Family Journal, 12(4), 358-367.
Bitter, J., & Nicoll, W. G.
(2004). Relational
Strategies: Two approaches to Adlerian
brief
therapy. Journal of
Individual Psychology, 60(1),
42-66.
Disque, J. G., & Bitter, J. R.
(2004). Emotion,
experience, and early recollections:
Exploring restorative reorientations in Adlerian therapy.
Journal of Individual
Psychology,
60(2), 115-131.
Sonstegard, M. A., Bitter, J. R., Pelonis-Peneros,
P., & Nicoll, W. G.
(2001). Adlerian group
psychotherapy: A brief therapy approach.
Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, 11(2),
11-24.
Bitter J. R., & Nicoll, W. G.
(2000).
Adlerian brief therapy with individuals: Process
and
practice.
Journal of Individual Psychology,
56(1), 31-44.
Disque, J. G., & Bitter, J. R.
(1998). Integrating
narrative therapy with Adlerian lifestyle
assessment: A case study.
Journal of Individual Psychology,
54(4), 431-450.
Sonstegard, M. A., & Bitter, J. R.
(1998).
Adlerian group counseling: Step-by-step.
Journal of Individual Psychology, 54(2),
176-216.
Sonstegard, M. A., & Bitter, J. R.
(1998).
Counseling children in groups.
Journal of
Individual Psychology, 54(2), 251-267.
Bitter, J. R. (Winter,
1993). Empowerment interventions
with couples and families: An
Adlerian guide.
IAMFC Newsletter, 6-7.
Barker, S. B., & Bitter, J. R.
(1992).
Early recollections versus created memory: A
comparison for projective qualities.
Individual Psychology, 48(1),
86-95.
Bitter, J. R. (1991).
Conscious motivations: An enhancement to Dreikurs' goals of
children's misbehavior.
Individual Psychology,
47(2), 210-221.
Williams,
A. L., & Bitter, J. R.
(Fall, 1990). Stuttering: From
pebbles to Individual Psychology.
Individual Psychology Reporter,
7(4), 1-4. Satir, V. M., Bitter, J. R., & Krestensen, K. K. (1988). Family reconstruction: The family within - a group experience. Journal of Specialists in Group Work (special issue), 13(4), 200-208
Bitter, J. R. (1988).
Family mapping and family constellation: Satir in Adlerian context.
Individual Psychology, 44(1), 106-111.
Mozdzierz, G. J., Lisiecki, J., Bitter, J. R., & Williams,
A. L.
(1986). Role-functions for
Adlerian therapists.
Individual Psychology,
42(2), 154-177.
Bitter, J. R. (1985).
An interview with Harold Mosak.
Individual Psychology, 41(3),
386-420.
Williams, A. L., & Bitter, J. R.
(Fall, 1984). A
socio-psychological approach to parent
involvement in speech therapy.
Communique, 1-6.
Bitter, J. R., & West, J.
(1979).
An interview with Heinz Ansbacher.
Journal of
Individual Psychology, 35(1), 95-110. Zarski, J., Sonstegard, M., & Bitter, J. R. (1977). Training parents as functional professionals in a community setting. Individual Psychologist, 2, 17-22.
Books
Bitter,
J. R. (2009).
Theory and practice of family therapy and counseling.
Bitter, J. R. (2009).
Instructor’s
Manual for theory and practice of family therapy
and counseling.
Sonstegard, M. A., & Bitter, J. R.
(2004).
Adlerian group counseling and therapy:
Step-by-step.
West, J. D., Bubenzer, D. L., & Bitter, J. R. (Eds.).
(1998).
Social construction in
couple and family counseling.
Chapters
Bitter, J. R., & Corey, G.
(2012). Adlerian group
counseling. In G. Corey,
Theory and practice of group
counseling (pp. 165-189).
Bitter, J. R. (2011).
Mistakes worth enduring.
In J. Kottler & J. Carlson (Eds.),
Duped: Lies and deception in
psychotherapy (pp. 163-169).
Bitter, J. R., & Corey, G.
(2009). Family systems therapy.
In G. Corey, The theory
and practice of counseling and psychotherapy
(8th ed., pp. 409-443).
Bitter, J. R., & Nicoll, W. G.
(2009). Case approach to
Adlerian therapy: An Adlerian therapist's perspective on Ruth.
In G. Corey (Ed.),
Case approaches to counseling and
psychotherapy (7th ed., pp. 48-71).
Sperry, L., & Bitter, J. (2007).
Striving for personal and professional excellence: Ethics as a way of
life. In L. Sperry,
The ethical and professional practice
of counseling and psychotherapy (pp. 457-471).
Bitter, J. R. (2006).
Ιστορία Ανν και Ρον: Ζευγάρι σε κρίση [Ron and Ann, a couple in
crisis: The man who mistook his wife for his father].
In P. P. Pelonis, ΥΠΑΡΧΩ –
ΑΛΛΑΖΩ [Embracing exisitence/embracing change] (pp. 204-210).
Bitter, J. R., & Corey, G.
(2005). Family systems therapy.
In G. Corey, The theory
and practice of counseling and psychotherapy
(7th ed., pp. 420-459).
Bitter, J. R., & Nicoll, W. G.
(2005).
Case approach to Adlerian therapy: An Adlerian
therapist's perspective on Ruth.
In G. Corey (Ed.),
Case approaches to counseling and
psychotherapy (6th ed., pp. 57-81).
Bitter, J. R. (2004).
Bitter, J. R., Sonstegard, M. A., & Roberts, A.
(2002). Adlerian family
therapy. In J. Carlson & D. Kjos
(Eds.), Theories and strategies of
family therapy (pp. 41-79).
Bitter, J., Sonstegard, M. A., & Robertson, P. E.
(2002). Universal tasks
and the meaning of life: Applications to daily living and professional
practice.
In Adlerian Society of the
Bitter, J. R. (2001).
Case approach to Adlerian therapy: An Adlerian therapist's
perspective on Ruth. In G. Corey
(Ed.),
Case approaches to counseling and
psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 54-82).
Bitter, J. R. (2001).
Letter for a change. In
R. E. Watts (Ed.), Techniques in marriage
and family counseling (Vol. 2) (pp. 5 – 11).
Bitter, J. R., & Corey, G.
(2001). Family systems therapy.
In G. Corey, The theory and
practice of counseling and psychotherapy (6th ed.) (pp. 382-453).
Sonstegard, M. A., Bitter, J. R., & Pelonis-Peneros, P. P.
(2001). From Cain to
Columbine: A psychological anatomy of violence.
In Adlerian Society of the
Bitter, J. R. (2000).
Dissolving a problem: Structuring externalization interviews with
couples. In R. E. Watts (Ed.),
Techniques in marriage and family
counseling (Vol. 1) (pp. 91-94).
Nicoll, W., Bitter, J. R., Christensen, O.C. & Hawes, C.
(2000). Adlerian brief
therapy: Strategies and tactics.
In J. Carlson & L. Sperry (Eds.),
Brief therapy strategies with individuals and couples (pp.
220-247).
Satir, V. M., & Bitter, J. R.
(2000).
The therapist and family therapy: Satir's human
validation process model. In A.
M. Horne (Ed.),
Family therapy and counseling
(3rd ed.) (pp. 62-101).
Nappier Carr, C. N., & Bitter, J. R.
(1998). Dreikurs’
Holistic Medicine.
In Adlerian
Society of the
Disque, J. G., & Bitter, J. R.
(1997). Integrating
narrative therapy with Adlerian lifestyle
assessment: Narrative means to changes in lifestyle.
In Adlerian Society of the
Bitter, J. R., & Corey, G.
(1996). Family systems
therapy. In G. Corey,
The theory and
practice of counseling and psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 365-443).
Bitter, J. R. (1996).
Case approach to Adlerian therapy: An Adlerian therapist's
perspective on Ruth. In G. Corey
(Ed.),
Case approaches to counseling and
psychotherapy (4th ed.) (pp. 68-100).
Bitter, J. (1993).
Satir's parts party with couples. In T. Nelson & T. Trepper (Eds.).
101
interventions in family therapy
(pp. 132-136).
Bitter, J. R. (1991).
Case approach to Adlerian therapy: An Adlerian therapist's
perspective on Ruth. In G. Corey
(Ed.),
Case approaches to counseling and
psychotherapy (3rd ed.) (pp. 62-77).
Satir, V. M., & Bitter, J. R.
(1991).
The therapist and family therapy: Satir's human
validation process model. In A.
M. Horne & J. L. Passmore (Eds.).
Family therapy and counseling
(2nd ed.) (pp. 13-45).
Bitter, J. R. (1987),
Communication and meaning: Satir in Adlerian Context.
In R.Sherman
& D. Dinkmeyer (Eds.).
Systems of family therapy: An Adlerian
integration (pp. 109-142).
Sonstegard, M. A., Dreikurs, R., & Bitter, J. R.
(1983).
The teleoanalytic group
counseling approach. In G. Gazda
(Ed.).
Basic approaches to group
psychotherapy and group counseling (3rd ed.) (pp. 507-551).
Grant Activity
Bitter, J. R. (submitted
February, 1993). A school-based
family education center: A
partnership of parents and counselors making a difference in the lives of
children ($18,308.00 request).
Orange
Bitter, J. R. (1991).
Satir's family reconstruction: Step by step ($5,080.00 award).
CSUF
Intramural Grant (Summer Stipend Program).
Bitter, J. R., & Barker, S. B.
(1986). Early
recollections versus created memories: A
comparison for projective qualities ($3,200.00 award).
W.
Book Reviews
Bitter, J. (2007).
[Couples
therapy: Integrating theory and technique (2nd ed.): A
review.].
The American Journal of Family
Therapy, 35, 1-3.
Bitter, J. (2006.). [Boy smarts: Mentoring young boys
in school: A review.]
Journal of Individual Psychology. 63(1), 118-120.
Deyton, B., & Bitter, J. R.
(2002). [Review of Into
the dark for gold].
The Family
Journal, 10(4), 456-457.
James, R., & Bitter, J. (2001).
[Serious
mental illness and the family: The
practitioner’s guide: A review].
The Family Journal, 9(2),
230-232.
Bitter, J. (1996).
[Perfect
parenting and other myths: The “perfect parenting and other myths
study group].
Individual Psychology, 52(4),
458-464.
Bitter, J. R. (1985).
[Guiding the family: A review].
Individual Psychology Reporter,
4(1),
3-8.
Columns
Davidson, A., & Bitter, J. R.
(1998). Manford A.
Sonstegard: A bibliography.
Journal of
Individual Psychology, 54(2), 268-272.
Bitter, J. R. (1998).
Creating couples celebrations for unique events.
The Family
Journal,
6(3), 239.
Bitter, J. R. (1997).
Rudolf Dreikurs: A bibliograpy.
Individual Psychology, 53(2),
206-237.
Bitter, J. R. (1995).
Different after school conversations.
The Family Journal,
3(1), 64-65.
Published Recordings
Bitter, J. R. (Presenter).
(2009).
Video series for theory and practice
of family
therapy and counseling.
Bitter, J. R., & Nicoll, W. G. (Speakers).
(2002).
The relationship-intervention
continuum: Two approaches to Adlerian brief therapy
(Cassette Recording No. BT02-SC2).
Bitter, J. R. (Speaker). (2002).
Adlerian brief therapy with
individuals: Process and
Demonstration
(Cassette Recording No. 220523-120).
La
Bitter, J. R. (Speaker). (2002).
Integrating Adlerian lifestyle
assessment with
narrative therapy (Cassette Recording No. 220523-130).
La
Bitter, J. R. (Speaker). (1999).
Adlerian brief therapy with
individuals (Cassette Recording No. 190523-310).
La
Bitter, J. R. (Speaker). (1999).
Mistaken notions of adults with
children (Cassette Recording No. 190523-190).
La
Bitter, J. R. (Speaker).
(1998).
Adlerian therapy with Dr. James Bitter (Video “Family
Therapy with the Experts” #T83562).
Bitter, J. R. (Speaker).
(1991).
Adlerian
family mapping (Video VHS Cassette
Recording #TRT:105:00).
Bitter, J. R., & Barker, S.
(Speakers).
(1988).
Comparison of early recollections with
created memory for projective qualities
(Cassette Recording No.
H80527-140). La
Bitter, J. R., & West, J.
(Speakers).
(1977).
An interview with Heinz Ansbacher
(Cassette Recording No. 10).
Editorial Boards
Editor,
Journal of Individual Psychology
[formerly
Individual Psychology (1995 –
1998), North American Society of Adlerian Psychology; member, editorial
board (
Member, Editorial Board,
The Family Journal (
Member, Editorial Board,
Journal of Counseling and Development (Earl Ginter, Editor),
American Counseling Association, 2002 - 2005.
Member, Editorial Board,
Topics in Marriage and Family Counseling (
Dissertation
Bitter, J. R. (1975).
Adler and Dewey: The democratic
education of children.
Works In Progress
Bitter, J. R. Self-imperatives:
An Adlerian enhancement of Polster’s
A Population of
selves
(1995).
Bitter, J. R. Adlerian family
mapping: Genograms in Adlerian assessment.
Bitter, J. R., Pelonis-Peneros, P. P., & Krestensen, K. K.
Satir's family reconstruction:
Step by step.
Professional Papers:
Competitively Selected
“Dreikurs’ Holistic Medicine: An
Overview,” North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual
Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, presented with Cynthia Nappier
Carr, May, 1997.
“Adlerian Brief Counseling: Individuals, Couples, and Families,” American
Counseling Association (ACA), Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, presented
with
“Integrating Narrative Therapy With Lifestyle Assessment,” North American
Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention,
“Integrating Feminism With Multicultural Counseling,” American Counseling
Association (ACA), Annual Convention,
"Empowering Couples And Families In Therapy," North American Society of
Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention,
"Counseling Depressed Clients: An Adlerian Approach," NASAP Annual
Convention,
"Family Counseling For Social Equality," American Association for Counseling
and Development (AACD), Annual Convention, Reno, Nevada, presented with
Manford Sonstegard, March, 1990; American Personnel and Guidance Association
(APGA), Dallas, Texas, presented with Manford Sonstegard, April, 1977.
"Satir's Parts Party For Couples," American Association for Marriage and
Family Therapy (AAMFT), Annual Convention,
"Early Recollections Versus Created Memories: An Assessment For Projective
Qualities," NASAP Annual Convention,
"Adlerian Uses Of Enchantment," NASAP Annual Convention,
"Motivation Modification: An Adlerian Approach," NASAP Annual Convention,
Professional Papers: Invited
“The Counselor Educator as Person and Professional,” Idaho Counseling
Association,
“Am I an Adlerian?” Ansbacher
Lecture (Keynote Address), North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
(NASAP),
“Adlerian Family Therapy: Innovations and Creative Process,” Invited
Address, 38th Annual International Committee of Adlerian Summer
Schools and Institutes (ICASSI),
“Purpose and Contribution: Value and Meaning in the
World of Work,” Keynote Address, Adlerian Centre of “Adlerian Interventions in the Process of
Change,” Keynote Address, Individual Psychology Association of
“Process and Movement in Therapy,” Keynote Address,
Adlerian Conference, “Experiencing the Process of Change,” Keynote Address, "Movement In Adlerian Therapy: An Adlerian Approach,"
Keynote Address, Americas Institute of Adlerian Studies (AIAS) Conference, "Virginia Satir: In Memoriam," Keynote Address,
Association of Humanistic Psychology (AHP), Annual Convention, "Communication and Meaning: Satir in Adlerian Context,"
NASAP Annual Convention,
Presentations And Workshops
“Combining
Experiential and Didactic Methods of Teaching Group Counseling: The Value of
the Process, Useful Structures, and Ethics,”
Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors conference,
“Using
live demonstrations in the teaching of counseling theories and counseling
process,”
Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors conference,
“Self-Disclosure and Storytelling in Adlerian Family Therapy,”
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
anuual convention,
“Adlerian Counseling with Children and Adolescents,”
“From Conflict to Cooperation in Adult-Child Relationships: Recognizing and
Correcting Dysfunction Behind Useless and Dysfunctional Interactions.
MAPS/McABEE Adlerian Psychology Society conference,
“Building Life Together: Adlerian Principles for Couples and Couples
Counseling
(with
“Open Forum Family Counseling,”
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology anuual convention,
“Emotion, Experience, Early Recollections: Exploring Restorative
Reorientations in Adlerian Therapy,”
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology anuual convention,
“Adlerian Brief Therapy: Empowering Individuals, Couples, & Families
(with Bill Nicoll and Clair Hawes), North American
Society of Adlerian Psychology anuual convention,
“Panel Discussion of Narcissism: Adlerian Perspectives in Practice
(with Monica Nicoll and Carolyn Crowder). North
American Society of Adlerian Psychology anuual convention,
“Integrating Gender Perspectives in Adlerian Counseling and Therapy
(with Marion Balla). North American Society of
Adlerian Psychology anuual convention,
“Counseling for Personal, Spiritual, & Relational Growth
(with William G. Nicoll, Monica Nicoll, & Erik
Mansager),” Adlerian Training Institute, Summer Program,
“Integrative Family Therapy and Counseling: Advanced Practices Across
Multiple Theoretical Models,”
Week-long Training Program,
Greek Adlerian Society, Athens, Greece, July, 2009; Pre-Convention Learning
Institute, American Counseling Association, Annual Convention, Charlotte,
North Carolina, March, 2009.
“Seeing the Same Thing Differently: Changing Client Perceptions of Their
History,” Adlerian Summer Institute,
“Panel Discussion on Narcissism: Adlerian Perspectives in Practice,”
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology,
Annual Convention,
“Integrating Gender Perspectives in Adlerian Counseling and Therapy,”
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology,
Annual Convention,
"Adlerian Brief Therapy: Empowering The Individual, The Couple, And The
Family," North American Society of Adlerian Psychology,
Pre-Convention workshop, Tucson, Arizona (with Oscar Christensen, Clair
Hawes, & Bill Nicoll), June, 2001; 2009; Greek Adlerian Society, Athens,
Greece (with
“Challenges Facing Group Leaders: Understanding and Working with Difficult
Group Members,”
Pre-Convention Learning Institute (with Gerald
Corey), American Counseling Association, Annual Convention, Charlotte, North
Carolina, March, 2009.
“Is There a Book in You? Panel
on Professional Writing
(with Gerald Corey et al.),”
American Counseling Association,
“A Counselor’s Journey: From
“Adlerian Group Counseling and Therapy: Step-by-Step,”
Adlerian Training Institute, Bratislava, Slovakia, October, 2008, March,
2007; Florida Atlantic University, Port St. Lucie, Florida, July, 2008,
June, 2006; Group Process Training (Don Yoo, Director), Seoul, South Korea,
October, 2005; 38th Annual International Committee of Adlerian
Summer Schools and Institutes (ICASSI), Marsascala, Malta, July, 2005;
Florida Atlantic University, Port St. Lucie, Florida, June, 2005; Individual
Psychology Association of Idaho (IPAI), Boise, Idaho, May, 2005; West Texas
Institute of Adlerian Studies, Odessa, Texas, May, 2005; Adlerian Society of
British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, February, 2005;
Adlerian Summer School, Waiheke Island, New Zealand, January, 2005; North
American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Pre-convention workshop,
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, June, 2004; Florida Atlantic University, Port
St. Lucie, Florida, June, 2004; (with Manford Sonstegard), Greek Adlerian
Society/Florida Atlantic University, Athens, Greece, June, 2001.
“From
Couples to Families: Adlerian Interventions for Building Productive Lives
Together,” (pre-conference workshop with Frank Main),
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June, 2008.
“Adlerian
Family Counseling and Therapy: From Prevention to Remediation,”
North American Society of
Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention,
"Mistaken Notions Of Adults With
Children," North American
Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Annual Convention, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, June, 2008; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June, 1993; NASAP Annual
Convention, Tucson, Arizona, May, 1991; NASAP Annual Convention, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, May, 1976.
“From
Emotion to System: Adlerian Interventions in Depression and Anxiety,”
(with Paul Rasmussen)
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
(NASAP), Pre-convention workshop,
“Reclaiming
Pro-Feminist Orientations in Adlerian Psychology and Therapy,” (with
Amanda Healey)
North American Society of
Adlerian Psychology (NASAP),
“Group Consultation: Process and Practice,”
(with Don Yoo), Group Process Training,
"Family Reconstruction,"
Group Process Training (Don Yoo, Director), Seoul,
South Korea, October, 2006;
Adlerian Counseling Center,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April, 1982; F
“Adlerian Brief Therapy with Individuals: Process and Practice,” Adlerian Training Institute (with Bill Nicoll),
London, England, July, 2006;
Group Process Training (Don Yoo, Director), Seoul, South Korea, April, 2006;
Adlerian Institute in Cumbria, England, September, 2005; Adlerian Training
Centre, Cambridge, England, September, 2005; Adlerian Summer School, Waiheke
Island, New Zealand, January, 2005; ICASSI, Cork, Ireland, July-August,
2004; Greek Adlerian Society, April-May, 2004; Adlerian Society of Arizona,
October, 2003; Adlerian Summer Schools, Cambridge, England, June, 2003, &
Clomel, Ireland, July, 2003; American Counseling Association Pre-Convention
Workshop, March, 2003; Adlerian Summer School, Hamilton, New Zealand, April,
2002.
“Parenting for the 21st Century,”
Adlerian Summer School, Clonmel, Ireland, July, 2006; McAbee-Maryland
Adlerian Society, October, 2004; ICASSI, Cork, Ireland, July – August, 2004.
“Adlerian Psychology and Spirituality: A Dialogue”
(with Erik Mansager).
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP),
“Adlerian Family Therapy,”
Pre-convention workshop, North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
(NASAP) with
“PACE and the Rhythms of Therapy,”
38th Annual International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools
and Institutes (ICASSI), Marsascala, Malta, July, 2005; Adlerian Summer
School, Lake Taupo, New Zealand, April, 2002; Individual Psychology
Association of Idaho (IPAI), Boise, Idaho, March, 2002; Adlerian Conference,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, November, 2001; North American Society of Adlerian
Psychology, Annual Convention, Tucson, Arizona, June, 2001.
“Awareness & Contact: Developing Social Interest in Individual Therapy,” North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
(NASAP) Annual Convention,
“Early Recollections, Emotions, and Experience: In Appreciation of Ed and
Barbara Janoe,” North American Society of
Adlerian Psychology (NASAP) Annual Convention,
“The Relationship – Intervention
Continuum: Two Approaches to Adlerian Brief Therapy”
(with Bill Nicoll), Brief Therapy Conference, Milton Erickson Foundation,
“Integrating Feminism in Multicultural Counseling Sessions,” ACES National Convention,
“Adlerian Interventions with Angry Children and their Families,” Children’s Symposium,
“Lifestyle Assessment with
Early Recollections,” Adlerian Summer School, Green
Park, Wendover, Bucks., England, August, 1999, 1997, 1996; Greek Adlerian
Society, Athens, Greece, presented with
"Adlerian Family Counseling,"
Adlerian Summer School, Green Park, Wendover, Bucks., England, August, 1999,
1997, 1996; Adlerian Summer Workshops, University of Vermont, Burlington,
Vermont, June, 1986, 1984, 1982; Adlerian Summer Training Institute,
Charleston, West Virginia, June, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982; Adlerian Counseling
Center, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July, 1984; NASAP Annual Convention,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May, 1984; University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia,
October, 1980; Alfred Adler Institute of Cleveland (AAIC), Cleveland, Ohio,
April, September, & November, 1980; Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England,
January, 1979; AAIC, Cleveland, Ohio, October, 1978.
"Adolescent Development," The
University of
“Counseling or Psychotherapy:
Adlerian Counseling in North America,” The International Association
of Individual Psychology, pre-convention panel discussion,
“Adlerian Brief Therapy with
Individuals,” North American Society of
Adlerian Psychology, Annual Convention,
“Mistaken Notions of Adults
with Children,”
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology,
Annual Convention,
“Satir And Relational Therapy,”
Avanta Network, Boca Raton, Florida, presented with
“Adlerian Family Counseling: Toward a
Therapeutic Community,” pre-convention workshop,
“Brief Therapy,” pre-convention
workshop, Montana Counseling Association, Great Falls, Montana, October,
1995.
“Adlerian
Brief Therapy,” workshops and papers, 2nd Annual South American Congress
on Clinical Psychology,
"Counseling Adolescents,"
Adlerian Summer Training Institute,
"Satir In Adlerian Context,"
Southeast Satir Institute,
"Working With Couples," Masters
In Counseling Alumni Association,
"Group Counseling In Schools,"
Southern
"Communication And Meaning In Family
Therapy," Individual Psychology Association of
"Open
Forum Family Counseling," IPAI,
"Adlerian Family Therapy," IPAI,
"Counseling Depressed Clients: An
Adlerian Approach," Adlerian Society of British Columbia (ASBC),
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April, 1991; University of Virginia
Counseling Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, February, 1981; Appalachian
Regional Hospital, Beckley, West Virginia, December, 1979; Mental Health
Association of West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, May, 1979.
"Adlerian Family Mapping," ASBC,
"Satir's
Peoplemaking For The 1990's," Catholic Charities,
"Toward A Foundation For Better Human
Relationships," School of Dentistry,
"Treating Families With Adolescents:
Structural Family Therapy And Conjoint Family Therapy," The Health and
Education Council, Baltimore, Maryland (September, 1985); Columbus, Ohio
(October, 1985); Boston, Massachusetts (October, 1985); New York City
(November, 1985); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November, 1985); Chicago,
Illinois (December, 1985); Washington, D. C. (January, 1986); presented with
"Two Approaches To Helping Families
With Adolescents,"
"The Nurturing Family: Making
Communities Safe," Mercer County Alumni Association, West Virginia
College of Graduate Studies, Princeton, West Virginia, November, 1984.
"Toward A Foundation For Adlerian
Family Therapy," Region IV NASAP Convention,
"Adlerian Psychology In Schools,"
Ohio School Psychologists Association, Annual Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio,
May, 1984; Summers County Schools, Hinton, West Virginia, January & May,
1981.
"Family Therapy Through Family
Movement," Adlerian Psychology Associates, P. C.,
"Intimate Relationships: Adler And
Satir," Alfred Adler Institute, New York City, December, 1982; Family
Education Center (F
"Helping Administrators Help Others,"
"Family Counseling: Blending Satir
With Adler And Dreikurs,"
"Communication And Consultation In
Schools,"
"Counseling Adolescents: In Families
And Groups," Alfred Adler Institute of
"Family And Couples Counseling,"
"Brief Psychotherapy,"
Professional Experiences
1982 - 1984 Affiliated Faculty,
Americas Institute of Adlerian
Studies,
1983 - 1984
Administrative Consultant,
Alfred Adler Institute (currently the Adler School of Professional
Psychology),
Professional Service, Affiliations, And
Certifications
President, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University, 2005-2006,
member, 2001-2007; 2008-2011.
Presidential-Grant-in-Aid Committee (1997-2000),
Academic Senate,
President, Faculty Council,
President, Governing Council, Avanta
Network (Virginia Satir's Training Staff), 1985-1987; member, 1982-1993.
Diplomate in Adlerian Psychology,
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, 2003; Vice President,
1982-1984; Delegate, Region IV, 1978-1984; member of Long Range Planning and
Priorities Committee, 1992 to present; member, 1974 to present.
Member, American Counseling
Association, 1972 to present; member,
ACES, 1972 to present; member,
ASGW, 1988 to present; member,
IAMFC, 1988 to present.
Nationally Certified Counselor (N.C.C.
#433), National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., 1983 to present.
Nationally Certified Family Therapist (CFT
#006),
Professional Training And Development
Participant in Level One Training in Narrative Therapy with Michael White.
Participant in (month-long) Gestalt Summer Training Program,
Gestalt Institute of San Diego, California (Erv and Miriam Polster,
Directors), July, 1997; July, 1991.
Participant in ICASSI,
International Adlerian Summer Training Program (two weeks),
Trainer supervised by Virginia Satir in Process Community 9, Module 1,
Avanta Network, Crested Butte,
Colorado, July-August, 1989; Process Community 8, Module 1, July-August,
1988; Process Community 7, Module 1, July-August, 1987; Process Community 6,
Module 1, July-August, 1986.
Annual Training, Avanta Network,
Santa Clara, California, August, 1991; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June, 1990;
Crested Butte, Colorado, June, 1989; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June, 1988;
Crested Butte, Colorado, June, 1987; Seattle, Washington, June, 1986;
Crested Butte, Colorado, July, 1985; San Diego, California, April, 1984;
Fripp Island, South Carolina, May, 1983; Crested Butte, Colorado, July,
1982.
Participant in Virginia Satir's
Month-Long Process Community,
Certificate of Psychotherapy Program,
Alfred Adler Institute,
References furnished upon request by
writing to: James Robert Bitter, 9 South Foxxborough
Lane,
Date Of Vita August, 2011
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