E-mail: jfaulkne@bsamail.org

Johnny Faulkner Marriage and Family Therapy Program 3404 Bon Aire Dr. Monroe, LA. 71203 (318) 362-3003

Relevant Education

Associate of Arts

May 2000                            Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO

Major: General Studies

·         Phi Theta Kappa – Honor Society

·         International Who’s Who of Students

Bachelor of Arts Degree

 May 2002                                 Drury University, Springfield, MO

Major: Psychology with Honors, double minor: Philosophy and Global Studies

·         Psi Chi – National Honor Society in Psychology

·         Honors Senior Colloquium—original research with thesis and a defended presentation entitled “Powers of Attraction: Homogamous Traits in Romantic Relationships and their Importance in Relationship Formation”

Master of Arts

Ongoing Masters Degree Program Enrollment

Marriage & Family Therapy Program

            University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA

·         Delta Kappa National Honor Society—Executive Vice President

Relevant Academic Work

Research Topics:

·         Borderline Personality Disorder

·         Repressed Memory Syndrome

·         Intimacy in Relationships

Various education from seminars and classes

·         Family Therapy Class audited post-graduation—Drury

·         Couples/Relationship Seminar—taught by Gary Smalley

·         Birth Order Theory Seminar—taught by Dr. Kevin Leman

·         Song of Solomon Relationships Conference—taught by Tommy Nelson

·         Control in Relationships Seminar—taught by Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott

·         Dynamic Mentoring Workshop—taught by Gary & Glenna Flokstra

·         Small-Group Leadership Seminar—taught by John Crowe

·         Safe Crisis Management Workshop—taught by Burrell Behavioral Health

·         CPR & First Aid Training—taught by American Red Cross

·         Medication Administration Training—taught by Cox Hospital Nursing

·         1,2,3 Magic Behavior Technique Training—taught by Burrell Behavioral Health

Relevant Work and Related Experience

EMPLOYMENT

Residential Specialist (2002 – 2003)

Burrell Behavioral Health, Springfield, MO          

·         Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling within limitations of experience and education.

·         Assist therapists in identifying client’s problems and establish objectives for treatment, and assume management responsibilities for assigned clients

·         Observe and evaluate client’s behavior, making assessments of the status of client’s treatment including strengths, progress, problems and needs

·         Participate in SCM and other emergency services providing rapid aid in emotional crises, having Chauffeurs license to provide client transportation

·         Provide security and general supervision of all residents including living skills training fostering positive behavior in clients  Maintain intensive qualifications in ongoing medical and mental health related training this results in over forty hours of topical training annually

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

·         Social Work Advisory Council, Evangel University (1997-present)

                                For five plus years provided leadership and expertise for this program's national accreditation (and further reaccredidation).
                                Organized a strong community-based advisory council, establishing the Evangel University Social Work Program in the
                                community of social work, including governmental agencies, service providers and students. Chairman (2001-2002)

·         Grief Recovery Workshop for Kids—Research & Development of curriculum

Developed for two audiences; 7-12 age group, and 13-18 age group. This seven-week workshop, initiated Fall 2002, after 9 months of research and development.  Therapy highlights include: one-on-one mentoring, play therapy, and journaling. Advertisement in the community and recruitment of teachers in the public school system and counselors in the community made this workshop hosted by a local church, a community-wide success. Future workshops will be available to kids in the community twice annually.

Affiliations

Student Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

 Student Member of American Counseling Association

Student Member of American Psychological Association

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