CURRICULUM VITAE
Len T. Sperry
CONTACT INFORMATION
659 NW 38th Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 620-0978
UNIVERSITY OFFICE
Department of Counselor Education
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3570
email:
MARITAL STATUS
Married; four children
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
B.A. St. Mary's University of Minnesota, (honors), 1966
Ph.D. Northwestern University, Graduate School, 1970
Major: Counseling and Educational Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Internship in Counseling , Read--Chicago State Hospital, Chicago, 1967 - 1968
Postdoctoral Internship, Alliant International University, San Diego, CA. 1975 - 1976
Medical Education, University of Central Technological Studies, Santa Domingo, DR 1978-1981
Internship and Residencies in Psychiatry & Preventive Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1981 -1984
Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine & Health Psychology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1984 - 1985
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Professor (tenured), Mental Health Counseling, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. (teaching masters and doctoral courses; supervising doctoral dissertation research). Coordinator, Doctoral Program in Counseling (2003-2007) (and coordinating the doctoral program from proposal development and securing approval from the state of Florida to implementation of the program). 2003 – present
Professor of Counseling, Psychology, and Health Administration, Barry University, (teaching masters and doctoral courses, supervising doctoral dissertation research, and coordinating the doctoral program in Counseling). Miami Shores, FL. 2000 – 2003
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. 2000–present.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Professor of Preventive Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. 1992 - 2000
Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. 1998 - 2000
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Preventive Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. 1989 – 1992
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Preventive Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. 1988 - 1989
Director, Outpatient Psychotherapy Training, Medical College of Wisconsin--Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex, Milwaukee, WI. 1987 - 1996
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Preventive Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. 1986 - 1988
Associate Professor of Psychology, Alliant International University (teaching and supervision in the counseling psychology/marital and family therapy doctoral program),
San Diego, CA.1976 - 1978
Visiting Associate Professor of Educational Psychology (teaching various counseling courses including Elementary School Counseling), University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. 1974 - 1975
Assistant Professor to Associate Professor of Educational Psychology (teaching and supervision in the counseling doctoral program), Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. 1971 - 1974
Assistant Professor of Education-Psychology, St. Mary's College-Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN. 1970 - 1971
Independent practice of psychotherapy and consultation, 1970 - present.
Counseling Consultant, Northwestern University-Evanston Public Schools, 1969-1970.
School Counselor, Chicago Archdiocesan Schools, 1968-1969.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Grant Reviewer, National Institute of Health, Washington, DC,
2004 – present
Technical Consultant, Health Counseling Training Program: Border Medicine Project (HIRSA funded), New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 2005—present
Executive Director, Foley Center for Aging and Development, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1990 - 1997
AWARDS:
1968-70 Fellowship, Northwestern University
1970 First Place, Phi Delta Kappa Leadership Award, Northwestern University
1981 NIMH Research Grant
1985 First Place, Intern and Fellow Research Award, University of
Wisconsin Medical School
1992 First Place, Award for Excellence in Writing, Mead Johnson, Inc.
1994 Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of Wisconsin
1996 Certificate of Appreciation, International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
1998 Harry Levinson Award, lifetime achievement award for contributions to consultation and leadership, American Psychological Association
2000 Alan McLean Award, lifetime achievement award for contributions to consultation and leadership, Academy of Organizational and Occupational Psychiatry
2002 Certificate of Appreciation, International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
2003 Best Book of 2003, Second Place, Catholic Press Association of America
2004 Best Book of 2004, Second Place, Catholic Press Association of America
2005 Certificate of Appreciation, International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
Psychology License: State of Wisconsin, 1972–present
Medicine License: States of Wisconsin (1983–present) and Florida (2000-present)
Diplomate in Clinical Psychology: American Board of Professional Psychology, 1978—present
HONORARY LISTINGS:
Who's Who in America (Marquis)
Who's Who in America (Strathmore)
Who’s Who in Education
Who’s Who in Medical Science
Who's Who in the West
Who's Who in the Midwest
Who's Who in the World
Best Doctors in America
Contemporary Authors
Dictionary of International Biography
MEMBERSHIP AND COMMITTEE WORK IN APA AND OTHER PSYCHOLOGY ORGANIZATIONS:
American Psychological Association
Fellow, Division of Clinical Psychology
Invited Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Psychology, 2001-present
Fellow, Division of Psychotherapy
Fellow, Division of Psychology & Religion
Member, Task Force on Teaching Psychology and Religion 1993-1996
Fellow, Division of Counseling Psychology
Member, Scientific Affairs Committee 1974 - 1976
Fellow, Division of Family Psychology
Member, Publications Committee, 1989-1991
Representative to Coalition on Family Diagnosis 1992-1993
Chair, Fellowship Committee 1992-1993
Fellow, Division of Consulting Psychology
Chair, Fellowship Committee, 1999-2000
Member, Fellowship Committee 2001–2004
American Academy of Clinical Psychology
Fellow, 2001—present
American Board of Professional Psychology, Inc.
Diplomate, Clinical Psychology, 1978—present
Examiner, Family Psychology Board Examinations, 1994 -1995
American Counseling Association
Professional Member, 1970–present
American Association of Marital and Family Therapy
Clinical Member l989 -1993
American Psychological Association
Member,1971-1991
Fellow, 1991–present
American Family Therapy Academy:
Elected to Membership 1994 - 2003
National Academy for Certified Family Therapists
Executive Board Member 1994 - 1998
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology:
Member, 1971-1984
Life Member, 1985–present
Chair, Professional Clinicians Division 1990-1993
Member, Executive Long Range Planning Committee 1992 - 1995
Member, Various Task Forces 1972 - 1996
American Psychiatric Association
Member 1982- 1990
Fellow 1990 - 2001t
Distinguished Fellow, 2001–present
American College of Preventive Medicine
Member 1987-1995
Fellow 1995 – present
Joint Commission for the Development of the Treatment Statistical Manual of Behavioral and Mental Disorders
Chair, Task Force on Personality Disorders (1996-97)
EDITORIAL BOARDS:
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Editorial Board (2007– present)
The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Families and Couples
Associate Editor(1992 - 2000)
Consulting Editor (2000 - 2005)
Editorial Board (2005– present)
Counseling and Values
Editorial Board (2003 - present)
Counselor Education and Supervision
Editorial Board (2006 - present)
Family Counseling and Psychology Book Series
Associate Editor (1995 - 2000)
Journal of Individual Psychology
Associate Editor (1983 - present)
American Journal of Family Therapy
Department Editor (1992--present)
Journal of Family Psychology
Managing Editor (1991-1993)
The Family Psychologist
Associate Editor(1992 - 2000)
Child Psychiatry and Human Development
Editorial Board (1996 - present)
Canadian Journal of Adlerian Psychology
Section Editor(1997 - present)
Depression and Stress
Consulting Editor (1995 - 2000)
Organizational and Occupational Psychiatry
Editor (1996 -1999)
Journal of Pastoral Counseling
Editorial Board , 1990-1995
American Journal of Psychotherapy
Manuscript Reviewer (2000 - present)
American Psychologist
Manuscript Reviewer (2002 - present)
SPECIAL ISSUE EDITOR
Counseling and Values
The Place of Values in Counseling Research
(in press—tentatively scheduled for Fall, 2007 issue)
Family Psychology and Counseling
Tailoring Treatment to Couples and Families
(July, 1992)
Psychiatric Annals
Treatment Outcomes in Clinical Practice
(February, 1997)
Aggression in the Workplace
(May, 1998)
Spirituality and Clinical Practice
(August, 2000)
Spirituality and Clinical Practice--II
(March, 2006)
Journal of Individual Psychology
The Process of Aging and Working with Older Adults
(December, 1992)
Varieties of Brief Therapy
(March/June, 1989
DSM-IV-TR and Clinical Practice.
(Fall, 2002)
BOOK SERIES EDITOR
Core Competencies in Counseling & Psychotherapy Series, Routledge Publishers
Executive Series Editor, 2005–present
OTHER NATIONAL COMMITTEES:
National Advisory Board, American Council on Science and Health (1991 - present)
Executive Advisory Board, National Academy for Certified Family Therapists (1994 -
1999)
Board of Directors, Center for Sexuality and Religion (2001 - 2005)
FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Aging Center Research Development Grant.(Foley Family Foundation) 1990 - present, $474,000. Principal Investigator.
Retired Senior Executive’s Health and Well Being: A Pilot Study.
(Foley Center), 1993-1995. $10,650. Co-Principal Investigator.
Ministry Health and Impairment Project (St. Barnabas Center and Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee); 1988-1990. $50,000. Principal Investigator.
Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Treatment Outcomes Project (Compass Information Services Foundation) 1995-1997, $105,000. Principal Investigator.
Treatment Use of Anafranil in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. (Ciba-Geigy); 1988 - 1990; $12,000. HHRC #143-88. Principal Investigator
A Prospective, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Comparison of Abecranil and Diazepam in Outpatients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. (Sandoz); 1991-1992, $60,871.HHRC #126-91. Principal Site Investigator
Multicenter Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sertraline in the Treatment of Major Depression. (Pfizer); 1991 - 1992, $9,000. HHRC #164-91. Principal Investigator.
Predicting Retirement Adaptation, Morbidity and Psychological Well Being in the Elderly. (Foley Center)1996-present. $87,450. HHRC # 282-96. Principal Investigator.
Training Graduate Students in Family Assessment. International Association of Marital and
Family Counseling Research Fund, 1991-1992. $2,000. Co-Principal Investigator
PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS:
Sperry, L: Learning Performance and Individual Differences. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foreman Publishers, 1972.
Sperry, L and Hess, L: Contact Counseling: Developing People in Organizations, Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishers, 1974.
Sperry, L: Developing Skills in Contact Counseling. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishers, 1975.
Sperry, L: D. Mickelson, and P. Hunsaker, You Can Make It Happen: Self-Actualization and Organizational Change. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishers, 1977.
Sperry, L: The Together Experience: Getting, Staying and Growing Together in Marriage. San Diego: Beta Books, 1978.
Sperry, L. & Hess, L: Contact Counseling: Creative Leadership and Psychological Techniques for Managers, Revised Edition. San Diego: Hesper Publications, 1984.
Dinkmeyer, D., Dinkmeyer, J. & Sperry, L: Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. Second Edition. New York: Merrill/MacMillan, 1987.
Sperry , L. & Carlson, J: Marital Therapy: Integrating Theory and Technique. Denver, CO: Love Publishing, 1991.
Sperry , L., Gudeman, J., Blackwell, B. & Faulkner, L.Psychological Case Formulations. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press 1992.
Sperry , L. & Carlson, J: Psychopathology and Psychotherapy: From Diagnosis to Treatment. Muncie, IN: Accelerated Development Publishers, 1993.
Lewis, J., Sperry , L. & Carlson, J: Health Counseling. Monterrey, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishers 1993.
Sperry, L: Psychiatric Consultation in the Workplace. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press 1993.
Sperry, L: Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy: Maximizing Treatment Outcomes. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 1995.
Sperry, L. Handbook of Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders. New York: Brunner/Mazel 1995.
Sperry, L. Corporate Therapy and Consulting. New York: Brunner/Mazel 1996.
Sperry, L. Brill, P. Howard, K. & Grissom, G. Treatment Outcomes in Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Interventions. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 1996.
Carlson, J. Sperry, L & Lewis, J. Family Therapy: Ensuring Treatment Efficacy. Monterrey: Brooks/Cole Publishers, 1996.
Sperry, L. & Carlson, J (eds.). Psychopathology and Psychotherapy: From Diagnosis to Treatment of DSM-IV Disorders. Second Edition. Philadelphia: Taylor & Francis/Accelerated Development, 1996.
Sperry, L. & Prosen, H. (eds.): Aging in the 21st Century: A Developmental Perspective. New York: Garland Press, 1996.
Carlson, J. & Sperry, L. (eds.) The Disordered Couple. New York: Brunner/Mazel,
1997.
Carlson, J., Sperry, L. & Kijos, D. Study Guide to Accompany Psychopathology and Psychotherapy: Diagnosis and Treatment. Taylor & Francis/Accelerated Development, 1998.
Carlson, J. & Sperry, L. (eds.) The Intimate Couple. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 1999.
Sperry, L: Cognitive Behavior Therapy of DSM-IV Personality Disorders. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 1999.
Dinkmeyer, D. & Sperry, L: Counseling and Psychotherapy: An Integrated Individual Psychology Approach, Third Edition. Columbus OH: Prentice-Hall, 2000.
Carlson, J., Sperry, L. & Kjos, D. Brief Therapy with Individuals and Couples. Phoenix, AZ: Zieg/Tucker Publishing, 2000 .
Sperry, L. Ministry and Community: Recognizing, Healing and Predicting Ministry Impairment. Collegeville: MN: The Liturgical Press, 2000.
Sperry, L. (ed). Integrative and Biopsychosocial Therapy: Maximiing Treatment
Outcomes with Individuals and Couples. American Counseling Association: Family Psychology and Counseling Series, 2001.
Sperry, L. Incorporating the Spiritual Dimension in Psychotherapy and Counseling. Philadelphia: Accelerated Development/Taylor & Francis, 2001.
Sperry, L. Effective Leadership: Strategies for Maximizing Executive Productivity and Health. Brunner/Rouetledge, 2002.
Sperry, L. Transforming Self and Community: Revisioning Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2002;
Sperry, L. , Carlson, J. & Kijos, D. Becoming an Effective Therapist, Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2003.
Sperry, L. Sex, Priestly Ministry and the Church: Understanding and Treating Sexual Addiction. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2003.
Melton, K, Carlson, J. Sperry, L. , & Kijos, D. Video and Study Guide to Accompany Becoming an Effective Therapist. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2003.
Sperry, L. Becoming an Effective Health Care Manager: The Essential Skills of Leadership. Baltimore: Health Professions Press, 2003.
Sperry, L. Handbook of Diagnosis and Treatment of DSM-IV Personality Disorders, revised edition. New York: Brunner/Routledge, 2003.
Sperry, L., Carlson, J. Lewis, J. & Carlson, M. Health Promotion and Health Counseling, Second edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2004
Sperry, L. Executive Coaching: The Essential Guide for Mental Health Professionals. . New York: Brunner/Routledge, 2004.
Sperry, L. (ed). Family Assessment: Contemporary and Cutting Edge Strategies. New York: Brunner/Routledge, 2004.
Sperry, L. , Carlson, J. & Lewis, J. Family Therapy Techniques. Second Edition. New York: Brunner/Routledge, 2005.
Sperry , L. & Carlson, J. Couples Therapy: Integrating Theory and Technique, Second Edition. Denver, CO: Love Publishing, 2006.
Sperry, L. & Sharfranske, E. (eds.). Spiritually-Oriented Psychotherapy. Washington, DC: APA Books, 2005.
Sperry , L. Psychological Treatment of Chronic Illness: Rhe Biopsychosocial Therapy Approach. Washington, DC: APA Books, 2006
Sperry, L.. Ethical and Professional Practice in Counseling and Psychotherapy. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2006.
Sperry, L: Cognitive Behavior Therapy of DSM-IV-TR Personality Disorders, Second edition. New York: Routledge, 2006.
Sperry, L: The Ethical and Professional Practice of Psychotherapy and Counseling: Instructors Manual. Boston: Allyn & Bacon 2007.