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susan@valuecentered.org
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| I was a Military child. "I spent the first 16
years of my life being dragged around the world by my father's various
military assignments and responsibilities. As a result I have happily
lived in San Diego ever since. My family in San Diego consists of my
mother, my sister, and three Shih T'zus, all boys. My brother and his
family are the only ones who left town. In addition I have Darrel as
my mentor and dearest friend and Sharon as my sister in arms."
I am a founding member of the Institute an have been with the core group
for 30 years. I helped develop the key principles and theories that
have shaped the Institute. I have designed and conducted research on
international, political, business, medical, and cultural issues. |
| Education B.A. Psychology - San Diego State
University |
1970 |
| M.A. Research Psychology - San Diego State University |
1972 |
| 10,000 Hour Supervised Internship - Clinical Psychology |
1977-1980 |
| Licensed Marriage Family and Child Counselor, State of
California |
1981 |
| Awards and Honors Graduated Cum Laude from San Diego State
University |
1970 |
| Who's Who in the World |
1999-present |
| Who's Who in America |
2000-present |
| Who's Who in Science & Engineering |
2001-present |
| Experience Coordinator and administrator for
$2,000,000 grant to San Diego State University Foundation to place students
in study related part-time jobs with various U.S. government laboratories in
San Diego |
1970-1972 |
| Associate Director Clinical Decisions Branch of Naval health
Research Center. Conducted large scale studies of military health care.
Authored various scientific papers researching issues to create healthier,
more efficient functioning in the military services |
1972-1977 |
| Provided counseling and psychotherapy to families
and individuals in the San Diego community using conjoint family advocacy.
The theory guiding the practice and the therapy provided was that each
family member's perspective is unique and each person needs to have the
opportunity to be a part of any solution. In clinical practice, each
family members has their own therapist who helps the patient voice their
perspective which would help family members resolve problems and create a
healthier family environment in which all members might flourish. |
1977-1983 |
As a founding partner of Strategic Vision and The Edwards
Associates, I have been instrumental in developing the ValueCentered
philosophy and its associated research techniques and tools. I am the
author and discoverer of concepts that have shaped the thinking in various
industries. Some examples are:
"Active and Passive Saftey" for the automotive industry, the "attainable
ideal" fo the beauty industry, and "scrunchous" for Nestle's Crunch.
I have conducted research and consultied with government leaders on cultural
and political issues in the U.S., U.K., Italy, and Russia. I have
captured the hearts and minds of individuals, from voters to consumers, to
the decision makers who have responsibilities that reflect nations |
1983-present |
| My Role at the Institute I am The
Director of Research and Development for the Institute.
"Having been trained as a researcher and a clinician, it is easy to see
the link between good theory, good research and good psychological tools and
models. I am dedicated to developing those tools and models and
improving them continually."
My responsibility at the institute is to develop and coordinate Institute
research and model development. My goal is to deliver to the members
of the Institute tools that can help them solve problems in their lives and
in their endeavors. I was trained from the beginning of my
psychological career by Dr. Darrel Edwards, the creator of ValueCentered
principles work for all of us, to keep the work fresh and exciting. We
have the theory and philosophy that can help create success for anyone who
applies them.
Favorite quote
"...give them correct principles and allow them to govern themselves."
(Joseph Smith) |
