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Dr. John A. Wells |
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| Objective | To seek a position as Professor of Counseling or equivalent. I want to utilize twenty-nine years teaching, training, therapy, and writing experience to train therapists for the next century, conduct and promote innovative family research, and work as part of a motivated team to implement the university's vision and goals. |
| Summary of Qualifications | Designed, instituted, and taught creative, dynamic, and informative training programs and courses of instruction in military, church, and business settings (28 years). |
| AAMFT Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (20 years); AAMFT Approved Supervisor (15 years). Helped formulate dynamic marriage and family policies, planned and conducted training events and seminars, and designed marriage enrichment and therapy programs worldwide for diverse cultural groups (20 years). | |
| Conducted family research and assessments for the Department of Army. Raised funds in church settings (30 years). Selected to serve in numerous leadership and resource management positions (25 years). A proven and effective communicator and writer (30 years). | |
| Professional Experience | Instruction/Communication: Prepared and taught numerous classes in marriage and family therapy from a systems perspective for over 15 years. Wrote a widely read newspaper column for two years. Sought as a guest speaker at numerous training events and public speaking engagements to include White House dignitaries, government officials, and church leaders at both stateside and overseas locations. |
| Marriage & Family Therapy Supervision/Training: Trained and supervised clinical therapists and clergy for over 15 years. Established policy, plans, and guidelines for marriage and family training programs worldwide for the Department of Defense and Department of Army. Helped to establish five marriage and family training and therapy centers. | |
| Research/Leadership: Conducted research with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) and the Army Research Institute (ARI) for two years to guide policy decisions for military family support and funding. Served on the Department of Defense panel on Elder Care and Victim Assistance policy. In key leadership positions, helped to conduct research, development, and establishment of family policy and Family Life Centers for the Department of Army. | |
| Certifications | |
1983-present |
AAMFT Approved Supervisor |
1978- present |
AAMFT Clinical Member |
1972-present |
Ordination and Endorsement, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
