Kerry I would highly recommend Dr. Michael Penn. He is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Franklin & Marshall College. His research interests and publications include works in the pathogenesis of hope and hopelessness, the interpenetration of psychology and philosophy, the relationship between culture and psychopathology, and the epidemiology of gender-based violence. Professor Penn has lectured widely around the world and has been invited to serve as a consultant and speaker at United Nations-related conferences in several countries. He also serves the UN Leader’s Programme, which trains Director-level United Nations officers. Professor Penn has authored and co-authored many publications, one of which is Strength and weakness of character: Psychological health and resilience. In M. J. Celinski & K. M. Gow (Eds.), Continuity versus creative response to challenge: The primacy of resilience and resourcefulness in life and therapy. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers. In 2004 Penn was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Administration by Governor Edward Rendell and served on that board for three years. He currently serves on the Boards of the Authenticity Institute and the Tahirih Justice Center in Washington, D.C.
He is also a personal friend and colleague.
-Rebecca Tavangar, M.A., N.C.C., P.C. | Contemplative Psychotherapist www.contemplativeinquiry.com