UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY Curriculum Vitae

UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY 

Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology 

440 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 – 513.861.6400 – 800.486.3116 – FAX 513.487.1090 

28 Vernon Street, Suite 112 Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 – 802.254-0152 - 800-336-6794 x8400 -- FAX 802.257-0682 

EDUCATION 

Curriculum Vitae 

Richard W. Sears, Psy.D., MBA, ABPP 

8533 Pond Ridge Drive • Maineville, OH 45039 

(513) 774-7079 • Richard.Sears@myunion.edu 

richard@psych-insights.com 

Wright State University 

School of Professional Psychology, Dayton, Ohio 

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Psychology, August 2005 

APA Accredited Program 

Doctoral Dissertation: A Cross-Comparison of Behavioral Phenotypes in Children and 

Adolescents with Mental Retardation Syndromes. Chair: Jeffery B. Allen, Ph.D., ABPP-CN 

Raj Soin College of Business 

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management, March 2004 

Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis 

Indianapolis, Indiana 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, December, 1991 

Internship: 

Quinco Behavioral Healthcare, Columbus, Indiana 

Psychology Intern – APA-approved internship site September 2004 to August 2005 

Supervisors: Lawrence Ewert, Ph.D. 40 hours/week 

Ben Sklar, Ph.D. Supervision: 4 hrs/week 

Rich Lamborn, Psy.D., Robert Weiskopf, Ph.D., Susan Shanklin, Ph.D. 

• Rotations: Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, Fresh Start (group home for children and 

adolescents), Decatur County (community mental health center), ReUnion (individual 

and group therapy and assessment for families), Continuing Care (working with 

chronically mentally ill/chemically dependent adults), and Solutions (EAP and consulting 

services). 

• Conducted psychological assessments on adults and children, creating integrated reports. 

• Conducted inpatient and outpatient individual and group psychotherapy with adults and 

children. 

• Consulted with hospital multidisciplinary teams. 

• Participation in Quinco’s Leadership Academy, conducting didactic sessions and giving 

feedback on employee’s MBTI, FIRO-B, and EQ-i scores. 

• Co-led adolescent drug and alcohol group, using Milkman model. 

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• Co-led Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups for individuals with borderline 

personality disorder. 

• Participated in program evaluation and program development research for day therapy 

program for individuals with chronic mental illness and dual diagnosis. 

• Participated in the creation of a Young Adults Group for clients 18 to 27 with severe 

mental illness. 

• Conducted Medicaid and SSI disability evaluations. 

• Participated in the creation of measurable electronic treatment plans for the entire agency. 

• Attended multiple day-long workshops, including advanced group therapy, couples and 

family therapy, and psychopharmacology. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE 

Board Certified in clinical psychology, American Board of Clinical Psychology (ABPP) 

Licensed Psychologist – State of Ohio, September 2006, #6272 

Mental Health and Deafness Program – completed 8 month course through Wright State U. 

E.M.T. - Emergency Medical Technician – Indiana state certification, May 1991 (not current) 

5th Degree Black Belt – Ninjutsu martial arts, February 2008 

CLINICAL & RELATED EXPERIENCES 

Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio 

September 2006 to Present Full-time core faculty, Director of CCMM 

• Perform teaching, research, and service for doctoral students in Psy.D. Program in 

Clinical Psychology, including dissertations and clinical reviews. 

• Participate in ongoing program development for Psy.D. program. 

• Director, Center for Clinical Mindfulness and Meditation (CCMM) 

• Serve on Academic Integrity Committee (AIC) 

• Served on University Assessment Advisory Board and IRB 

Private Psychology Practice, Cincinnati, Ohio 

September 2006 to Present Part-time private practice 

• Conduct psychotherapy with a wide variety of clients and presenting issues. 

• Conduct psychological assessments on adults and children. 

• Conduct mindfulness-based groups. 

• Consult with local organizations. 

Center for Healthy Communities, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 

Program Evaluation Team Member December 2005 to September 2006 

Supervisor: Betty Yung, Ph.D. Services provided as needed 

• Participated in design and implementation of program evaluation for Springfield school 

district, which received a $22 million federal grant to improve the safety and mental 

health of students through the use of numerous contractors. 

• Designed, implemented, and maintained website to manage data among team members 

and contractors. 

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Richard W. Sears, PsyD, MBA, ABPP 


(513) 774-7079 • richard@psych-insights.com 

Yellow Springs Psychological Center, Yellow Springs, Ohio 

Psychology Fellow May 2005 to September 2006 

Supervisor: Bob Barcus, Ph.D. Part-time private group practice 

• Conducted psychotherapy with a wide variety of clients and presenting issues. 

• Conducted psychological assessments on adults and children, creating integrated reports. 

Kathleen Mack, Psy.D., Cincinnati, Ohio 

Psychology Fellow September 2005 to August 2006 

Supervisor: Kathleen Mack, Psy.D. 16 hours/week 

• Performed full neuropsychological test batteries, typically consisting of the WAIS-III, 

WMS-III, and Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery. 

Cincinnati Veteran’s Health Administration Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio 

Acute Inpatient Ward March 2004 to August 2004 

Psychology Trainee 20 hours/week 

Supervisors: Bob Welch, Ph.D. Supervision: 2 hrs/week 

Rachelle Sekerka, Ph.D., Training Director 

• Conducted psychological assessments on severely mentally ill patients, creating 

integrated reports. 

• Conducted group psychotherapy. 

• Consulted on multidisciplinary teams. 

Cincinnati Veteran’s Health Administration Domiciliary Program, Ft. Thomas, KY 

Homeless and Therapeutic Divisions September 2003 to March 2004 


Supervisors: Mark Cohen, Ph.D., Chief Psychologist Supervision: 2 hrs/week 

Rachelle Sekerka, Ph.D, Training Director 

• Domiciliary Program serves homeless, unemployed veterans, granting them a short-term 

stay to deal with substance abuse and/or mental health issues, develop job skills, and find 

housing and long-term employment. 

• Served as primary counselor for residents, providing case management as well as 

psychotherapy, counseling for substance abuse, and career counseling. 

• Conducted group psychotherapy and psycho-educational group sessions, including anger 

management. 

• Participated on multidisciplinary teams. 

Center for Psychological Services, Dayton, Ohio 

Wright State University September 2002 to August 2003 

Psychology Trainee 18-20 hours/week 

Supervisor: Jeffery Allen, Ph.D., ABPP-CN Supervision: 2 hours/week 

Focused Supervisor: Micky Sharma, Psy.D. 

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• Completed intake/diagnostic assessments and reports with clients from varying racial, 

ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and 

religious backgrounds. 

• Conducted individual and couples therapy with traditional and “nontraditional” 

university clients with a wide range of presenting problems such as depression, 

anxiety, chemical dependency, childhood sexual abuse, self-mutilation, acculturation 

issues, sexuality and religious conflict. 

• Provided crisis intervention during weekly on-call slots. 

• Co-facilitated process oriented therapy group. 

• Administered neuropsychological, personality, cognitive, and achievement tests and 

wrote integrated reports for the determination of eligibility for campus based disability 

services. 

• Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans. 

• Performed consultative services for Campus Police and Residence Life. 

• Presented at and attended weekly staffing and administrative meetings to consult with 

colleagues and clinical supervisors on cases. 

• Participated in monthly consultation meeting with psychiatrist regarding diagnostic 

refinement and medication options. 

• Participated in National Alcohol Screening Day and National Depression and Anxiety 

Screening Day. 

Mental Health and Deafness Program, Dayton, Ohio 

Wright State University Ellis Institute October 2002 to May 2003 


Supervisors: Robert Basil, Psy.D., Gerald Hayes, Psy.D. Supervision: 2 hours/week 

• Performed psychological services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, including intakes, 

assessments, psychotherapy, case management, and integrated report writing. 

• Weekly Wednesday evening clinic, biweekly Saturday didactic sessions. 

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Division of Developmental Disabilities 

Cincinnati, Ohio September 2001 to August 2002 

Psychology Trainee 16-20 hours/week 

Supervisors: David Smith, Ph.D. Supervision: 2 hours/week 

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Anne Kinsman, Ph.D., J.D. 

Performed approximately 3 comprehensive assessments per month, which included 

administration of standardized cognitive, personality, and adaptive functioning 

psychological tests, interviews with child/adolescent and parents/caregivers, 

multidisciplinary team conferences with other hospital departments, and dictating/writing 

integrative reports. 

• Performed manualized behaviorally-based Child-Parent Interaction Therapy. 

• Assisted in a program evaluation of the Spina Bifida Clinic, which included creation, 

distribution, and analysis of questionnaires to current and former patients. 

• Other training experiences included: participation in community outreach program, 

attendance in weekly didactic training sessions and physician grand rounds, participation 

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in adoption clinic assessments. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Union Institute & University Psy.D. Program 

Core Faculty Member (Fall 2006 to present) 

• Spring/Summer 2007: PSY 711 - Individual Psychotherapy (co-taught) 

PSY 725 - Biological Bases of Behavior 

• Fall 2007: PSY 701- Foundations of Psychological Assessment 

PSY 711 - Individual Psychotherapy (co-taught) 

PSY 751 - Professional Development Seminar I 

• Winter 2008 PSY 752 - Professional Development Seminar II 

PSY 725 - Biological Bases of Behavior 

• Spring/Summer 2008: PSY 752 - Professional Development Seminar III 

PSY 713 - Group Psychotherapy 

• Fall 2008: PSY 701- Foundations of Psychological Assessment 

PSY 703 – Cognitive Assessment Lab (co-taught) 

PSY 751 - Professional Development Seminar IV 

• Winter 2009 PSY 752 – Professional Development Seminar V 

• Spring/Summer 2009 PSY 713 – Group Psychotherapy 

PSY 717 – Mindfulness in Clinical Practice 

PSY 756 – Professional Development Seminar VI 

• Fall 2009: PSY 768- Education, Consultation, & Organizational Development 

PSY 703 – Cognitive Assessment Lab (co-taught) 

PSY 757 - Professional Development Seminar IV 

• Winter 2010 PSY 721 – Adult Psychopathology 

PSY 758 – Professional Development Seminar VIII 

PSY 790 – Independent Study – Mindfulness for Children 

• Spring/Summer 2010 PSY 717 – Mindfulness in Clinical Practice 

PSY 759 – Professional Development Seminar IX 

PSY 790 – Independent Study – Acceptance & Commitment Th 

PSY 726 – Psychopharmacology (provided guidance) 

• Fall 2010 PSY 713 – Group Psychotherapy 

PSY 721 – Adult Psychopathology 

Wright State University School of Professional Psychology 

Adjunct Professor/Clinical Faculty Member (Fall 2005 to present) 

Teaching doctoral-level courses and participating on dissertation and clinical exam committees 

as needed. Served as a WAIS-III proficiency examiner. 

• Fall 2005: PSI 933 - Behavioral Psychotherapy I 

• Spring 2006: PSI 801 - History and Systems 

• Summer 2006: PSI 841 - Group Psychotherapy 

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PSI 841L - Group Psychotherapy Lab 

• Winter 2007: PSI 852 - Systems of Psychotherapy 

• Summer 2007: PSI 872 - Service Delivery Systems 

• Fall 2008: PSI 852 - Systems of Psychotherapy 

• Winter 2009: PSI 933 - Behavioral Psychotherapy I 

• Summer 2009: PSI 912 - Neuropsychology II 


PSI 933 - Behavioral Psychotherapy I 

• Winter 2010 PSI 922 - Spirituality & Psychotherapy 


Wright State University Psychology Department 

Adjunct Professor (Fall 2005 to present) 

Taught undergraduate psychology courses. 

• Fall 2005: PSY 341 - Lifespan Human Development (2 sections) 

• Winter 2006: PSY 341 - Lifespan Human Development 

PSY 200 - Issues in Childhood and Adolescence 

• Spring 2006: PSY 341 - Lifespan Human Development 

PSY 200 - Issues in Childhood and Adolescence 

PSY 351 - Social Psychology 

• Fall 2009: PSY 441 - Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology 

Graduate Assistant (Fall 2001 through Spring 2004) 

Assisted Dr. Joseph Petrick in the Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business with 

preparation, teaching, and grading of international business, management, and ethics courses. 

Additional duties included statistical analyses of survey data, conducting research, editing and 

preparation of scholarly articles and books for publication, assistance with public presentations, 

web page maintenance, attending committee meetings, and administrative work. 

Supplemental Instruction Leader (Winter and Spring 2001) 

Led study sessions twice per week for Wright State University’s undergraduate introductory 

psychology courses. Filled in as guest lecturer. 

Martial Arts Instructor (1985 to present) 

Taught martial arts classes up to 5 days per week. From 1995 to 1997, many classes were 

televised weekly on two Indianapolis public access cable channels. Have also taught classes and 

seminars on stress reduction, meditation, Eastern philosophy, and the Japanese language, in 

several states and in Canada. Currently teaching once per week at the Stephen K. Hayes Quest 

Center in Dayton, Ohio. 

NON-CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE 

Consultant www.psych-insights.com (2004-present) 

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Perform consultation services for individuals, businesses, and non-profit agencies on a wide 

variety of topics, including program development and implementation, strategic and tactical 

planning, training and development workshops, mental health issues in the workplace, stress 

reduction, change management, and self-defense issues. 

Burns International Security Services/Merchants Security Service - Indianapolis, IN and 

Dayton, OH (Oct 89 – Jun 03, non-continuously) Positions held: 

• Payroll Supervisor - In charge of payroll and client billing for Indiana district office 

(approximately $9 million/year) 

• Field Service Supervisor - responsible for overseeing the operations of approximately 20 

security sites and 200 employees 

• Site Supervisor - responsible for daily maintenance of security sites and employees, for 

such companies as Capital Property Management, F.C. Tucker, SciCor 

• Security Officer - performed security work for such companies as Eli Lilly, Greene 

Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph Children's Treatment Center 

Indianapolis Quest Center/RKB Limited (May 92 - Sep 97) 

• Owner, Manager, Chief Instructor 

• Taught ninjutsu martial arts, meditation, Vajrayana / Zen / Eastern philosophy, and 

Japanese language classes 

• Director and star of The Modern Warrior weekly public access cable program 

• Gave private lessons to professional athletes, law enforcement, and members of all 

branches of the military 

SERVICE 

President - Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (Dec 2009 – Dec 2011) 

Elected by CAPP membership as board member and president. Served the board as webmaster in 

2009, president-elect for 2010, and as president for 2011. 

Director – Center for Clinical Mindfulness and Meditation (May 2009 – present) 

Founder and Director of the Center for Clinical Mindfulness and Meditation (CCMM), an 

institution within the PsyD Program at Union Institute & University. The CCMM brings together 

practitioners, scholars, and researchers to network and share information on the clinical 

applications of mindfulness and other forms of meditation. Work with graduate assistant, 

maintain website and blog, make professional presentations. 

Executive Director – Society for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation (Feb 2010-present). 

Founder and director of the Society for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation, a professional 

organization devoted to promoting and researching the clinical applications of mindfulness and 

meditation methods. Also responsible for editing the Mindful Clinician newsletter and the peerreviewed 

Journal of Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation. 

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Workshop – “Mindfulness & Provider Self-Care” (Jan 4, 2010) 

Workshops give for CEUs to Mental Health America of Southwest Ohio. 

Workshop – "Using Mindfulness in Your Professional and Personal Life" (Nov 6, 2009) 

Workshop given for CEUs with Dr. Robert Denton for the Dayton Area Psychological 

Association. 

Workshop – “Mindfulness and Dealing with Difficult Clients” (July 31, 2009) 

Workshop given for CEUs in Columbus, Ohio for the Ohio Psychological Association. 

Workshop – “Mindfulness, Meditation, & Therapist Self-Care” (June 20, 2009) 

Workshop given for CEUs for the Cincinnati Gestalt Institute. 

Presentation – “Mindfulness and Therapist Self-Care” (April 6, 2009) 

Dinner meeting presentation for the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology. 

Board Member – Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (December 2008 - present) 

Elected to the board by the membership of the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology. 

Responsibilities including planning and guiding the organizations activities through attendance at 

monthly board meetings and at sponsored dinner meetings and seminars. Responsible for website 

design and maintenance. 

Panel Chair (January 7, 2008) 

Chaired a panel on Spiritual Practice and Psychological Growth, featuring D.R. Kaarthikeyan. 

World Congress on Psychology and Spirituality in Delhi, India, January. 

Psychological Obstacles on the Spiritual Path (February 4, 2007) 

Presentation on psychology and personal growth delivered at Northern Hills Fellowship 

Unitarian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

University Assessment Advisory Board (January 2007 to September 2009) 

Serve as a member of the Assessment Coordination Team (ACT) to promote measurable 

learning outcomes at the doctoral and university-wide levels, and to promote continuous 

improvement through assessment and feedback. 

Book Reviewer (December 2006 to present) 

Review and provide written feedback for scientific psychology books being published by John 

Wiley & Sons, Inc. 

Institutional Review Board (November 2006 to present) 

Serve as a voting member of the Institutional Review Board of Union Institute & University, 

reviewing research proposals to protect human research subjects. 

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Mental Health and Deafness Program Advisory Committee (October 2006 to present) 

Serve as a consultant (as a past graduate) to the Mental Health and Deafness Program run by Dr. 

Robert Basil through Wright State University. 

Consulting in the Real World (January 24, 2007) 

Presentation to the doctoral-level trainees and staff of the Counseling and Wellness Services 

center at Wright State University on consultation issues within an academic setting and in 

organizational settings. 

HR Lecture Series Featured Speaker (February 21, 2006) 

Featured speaker for the Wright State University quarterly Human Resources Lecture Series. 

"Tough Issues, Tough People: Strategies for Dealing with the Difficult Employee,” addressing 

mental health issues and emotional management for workplace settings. 

Healthy Organizations Workgroup (December 2005 to present) 

Member of a multidisciplinary research team at Wright State University that designs assessments 

and interventions to improve the functioning of local community organizations. 

Journal Reviewer (May 2003 to present) 

Criminal Justice Studies: A Critical Journal of Crime, Law and Society. New York: 

Routledge/Taylor & Francis. Provide editor (Roslyn Muraskin) with peer-review comments and 

recommendations regarding publication of articles submitted to the journal that are psychology 

or business related. 

Consultation Skills for Mental Health Professionals (October 26, 2005) 

1.5 CEU didactic workshop on consultation skills presented to psychologists at the Ohio 

Psychological Association Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio. 

Building Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem in Youth (October 22, 2005) 

1.5 CEU didactic workshop on increasing the sense of self-worth in children presented at the 

Dayton Association for Young Children Annual Conference in Dayton, Ohio. 

Working with Small Groups (July 29, 2005) 

Three-hour didactic workshop on working with small groups presented to clinicians and 

administrators at Quinco Behavioral Health Systems, Columbus, Indiana. 

Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award Evaluation (October 17, 2003) 

Assisted the Dean of the Wright State School of Professional Psychology in evaluating the 

Dayton Heart Hospital for the Ohio Psychological Association’s Psychologically Healthy 

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Workplace Award Evaluation. Met with administrative staff and interviewed employees. 

Human Resources Audit (Fall, 2003) 

Performed a human resources audit for PLACES, Inc., a non-profit mental health agency, as part 

of an MBA seminar in human resources. Worked with a team to analyze the agency’s current 

practices, and made recommendations based upon best practices. 

Guest Speaker (September 2, 2003) 

Invited to speak to Greene Memorial Hospital (Xenia, OH) Cancer Support Group. Topics 

included stress reduction, relaxation, and visualization exercises. 

Curriculum Committee (Summer 2003) 

Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology 

Duties of the committee: 1) to review all syllabi for each quarter, 2) to review any classes 

proposed by students or faculty, 3) to organize yearly/quarterly schedules and times of courses, 

4) to review and evaluate implemented courses and teaching, and brainstorm possible ways to 

improve them, and 5) to address any questions and concerns that the faculty and students pose 

about the curriculum. 

Institute for Business Integrity (September 2002 to June 2004) 

Wright State University, Raj Soin College of Business 

Participated in the creation and establishment of the Institute for Business Integrity, housed 

within the College of Business. Assisted in coordinating the opening event, featuring 

Congressman Michael Oxley. Performed ongoing research, writing, and marketing duties. 

Starting Point Montgomery County Early Intervention Consortium (Winter 2001) 

Participated in an interdisciplinary team project as part of a multidisciplinary course for Starting 

Point, an Early Intervention agency. Assumed primary responsibility for writing a successful 

grant proposal and assembling an orientation packet for respite care volunteers for children 0-3 

with or at risk for developmental disabilities. Packet is available to agencies statewide. 

Personal Protection Agent (April and July 1996) 

Served as personal protection agent for the Dalai Lama of Tibet, as well as Steven Seagal, 

Richard Gere, and composer Philip Glass. 

RESEARCH 

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Sears, R., Denton, R. B., & Tirch, D. (in press). Mindfulness in clinical practice. Sarasota, FL: 

Professional Resource Press. Book contract signed, release set for Fall 2010. 

Sears, R. (in press). Integrating spirituality into clinical practice. Book chapter in J. B. Allen, E. 

M. Wolf, & L. VandeCreek (Eds.), Innovations in clinical practice: A 21 st century source 

book. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press. 

Sears, R. (in press). Psychological obstacles on the spiritual path. Chapter in a book on the 

World Congress of Psychology and Spirituality. Delhi, India: Shruti Publications. 

Sears, R. (2010). Mindfulness-based relapse prevention: An introduction. Ohio Psychologist, 57, 

August. 

Sears, R., & Denton, R. B. (2009). Mindfulness for beginners. Workshop delivered at the Ohio 

Psychological Association Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio, October. 

Sears, R. (2009). Mindfulness in clinical practice: A basic overview. Ohio Psychologist, 56, 

August. 

Sears, R. (2009). Death in psychotherapy and Eastern wisdom traditions. Ohio Psychologist, 56, 

August. 

Denton, R., & Sears, R. (2009). The clinical uses of mindfulness. Book chapter in J. B. Allen, E. 

M. Wolf, & L. VandeCreek (Eds.), Innovations in clinical practice: A 21 st century source 

book. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press. 

Sears, R. (2008). An Ohio psychologist in India and Nepal. Ohio Psychologist, 55, August. 

Sears, R. (2008). Psychological obstacles on the spiritual path. Paper presentation for the World 

Congress on Psychology And Spirituality in Delhi, India, January. 

Sears, R. (2007). Levels of martial arts expertise as an analogy of growth. Ohio Psychologist, 

54, August. 

Sears, R. (2007). Contemplation of death in existential psychotherapy and eastern wisdom 

traditions. Poster presentation at the 2007 American Psychological Association 

Convention in San Francisco, August. 

Sears, R. (2007). Tolerance of ambiguity: Finding a balance. Poster presentation at the 2007 

American Psychological Association Convention in San Francisco, August. 

Sears, R., Rudisill, J., & Mason-Sears, C. (2006). Consultation skills for mental health 

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professionals. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (225,000 word book) 

Sears, R., & Rudisill, J. (2006). Teaching consultation. Workshop delivered at the 2006 

American Psychological Association Convention in New Orleans, August. 

Sears, R. (2005). Consultation skills for mental health professionals. Workshop delivered at the 

Ohio Psychological Association Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio, October. 

Sears, R. (2005). Psychological autopsies. In J. M. Miller (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Criminology. 

New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis. (1,000 word article) 

Sears, R. (2003). A cross-comparison of behavioral phenotypes in children and adolescents with 

mental retardation syndromes. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. Wright State 

University School of Professional Psychology, Dayton, Ohio. 

Sears, R. & Ragusea, T. (2003). Conducting psychological autopsies: An annotated 

bibliography. Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March. 

Boston, MA. 

Steed, M., Oberjohn, K., & Sears, R. (2002). The Spina Bifida Clinic family satisfaction survey. 

Poster presented at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Sears, R., Byler J., Gage, S., Hughan, K., Brun, J., & Vargas, M. (2001). Getting started: A 

guide for volunteer respite workers for children birth to five with or at risk for 

developmental delays or disabilities. Training brochure for Ohio Early Intervention. 

Sears, R. (1990). When words are not enough. Musubi: Shadows of Iga Society Journal. Dayton, 

OH: Nine Gates Press. 

Books/courses/audio tapes on Eastern philosophy (1998) 

• Available through Bushindo University, PO Box 296, Middletown, CA 95461 

• Sole author of the following works, most of which include studio recordings: 

An Overview of Buddhism 

An Introduction to Tendai 

An Introduction to Mikkyo 

The Lotus Sutra 

The Heart Sutra 

Kuji: The Nine Syllables 

Tendai Daily Practice Manual 

The Ritual of Fudo-Myo-O 

The Vows of Jizo and the Life-Span Sutra 

Japanese for the Martial Artist 

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Insights & Perspectives (Nov 92 - Mar 95) 

• Owner, Editor, Writer 

• Monthly international newsletter on Eastern philosophy and Western science 

AWARDS 

• Listed in the December 2009 Ohio Magazine “Excellence in Education” section 

recognizing outstanding teachers at college and universities throughout the state. 

• Received the “Award for Excellence in General Practice” from the School of Professional 

Psychology at Wright State, which recognizes the student who best represents the 

school’s ideal in the responsible, competent general practice of psychology (July 2005) 

• “Hometown Hero.” Recognized and featured on Fox News in Dayton, Ohio on channels 

22 and 45 for outstanding service to the community (May 2003) 

• Received the “Psychologists for Social Responsibility Peacework Award” through the 

School of Professional Psychology (September 2002) 

• Received the “Jimmie Johnson Memorial Award” for creativity and leadership as a firstyear 

student at the School of Professional Psychology (September 2001) 

• Listed in Marquis Who’s Who, Metropolitan Who’s Who, and Cambridge Who’s Who 

Among Executive and Professional Psychologists 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 

• Society for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation – executive director 

• American Board of Professional Psychology – diplomate 

• American Academy of Clinical Psychology - fellow 

• American Psychological Association – member 

� Division of Humanistic Psychology 

� Division of Consulting Psychology 

• Ohio Psychological Association – member 

• Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology – President, board member (webmaster) 

• Sigma Iota Epsilon (Management Society) – Wright State University chapter president 

(2003-2004) – life member 

• Beta Gamma Sigma (International Business Society) – life member 

MISCELLANEOUS 

• Studied French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, German, and American Sign Language, 

though have not achieved fluency 

• Play guitar, drums, and bass guitar 

• Received ordination in Tendai Vajrayana Dharma (May 1991) and Zen (March 2010) 

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Richard Wayne Sears 


(513) 774-7079 • sears.10@wright.edu 

Appendix: Graduate courses taken from Fall 2000 to Summer 2004 

PSI 806 GR INTERVIEWING I 

PSI 810 GR PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSMNT I 

PSI 819 GR MULTICULTURAL LAB: I 

PSI 830 GR THEORIES OF PERSONALITY 

PSI 831 GR ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 

PSI 908 GR PRACTICE TUTORIAL 

PSI 804 GR ADV STAT & EXPER DSGN I 

PSI 807 GR INTERVIEWING II 

PSI 811 GR PSY ASSESSMENT II:COGNITI 

PSI 811 GR PSY ASSESMENT II:COG LAB 

PSI 820 GR MULTICULTURAL LAB: II 


PSI 970 GR INTRO MULTIPROF TEM PRACT 

PSI 805 GR ADV STAT/EXPER DSGN II 

PSI 812 GR PSY ASSESSMENT III 

PSI 842 GR CRISIS INTERVENTION 

PSI 842 GR CRISIS INTERVENTN LAB 


PSI 801 GR HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSY 

PSI 802 GR MEMORY COGNITION INF PROC 

PSI 803 GR FUNDAMENTALS OF LEARNING 

PSI 813 GR PROJECTIVE ASSMNT I 

PSI 841 GR GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY 

PSI 841 GR GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY LAB 

PSI 872 GR SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM 

MBA 511 GR SURVEY OF FINANCIAL ACC 

MBA 551 GR SURVEY OF MANAGEMENT 

PSI 832 GR CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 


PSI 930 GR PSYCHODYNM PSYCHOTHER I 

PSI 936 GR HUMANISTIC PSYCHOTHER I 

PSI 997 GR SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE 

EC 524 GR SURVEY OF MACROECON 

MBA 541 GR SURVEY OF LAW 

PSI 835 GR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 


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PSI 931 GR PSYCHODYNM PSYCHOTHER II 

PSI 937 GR HUMANISTIC PSYCHOTHER II 


MBA 512 GR SURVEY OF MANAGERIAL ACC 

MBA 532 GR SURVEY OF FINANCE 

PSI 840 GR SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 


PSI 948 GR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

PSI 965 GR SUPV & CASE MANAGEMENT 


EC 523 GR SURVEY OF MICROECON 

MBA 561 GR SURVEY OF MARKETING 

PSI 821 GR ETHNOCULTURAL ISSUES 

PSI 875 GR FORENSIC PSY:CRIMINAL 


PSI 998 GR PROFESSIONAL DISSERTATION 

MBA 722 GR ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS 

MBA 761 GR MARKETING STRATEGY 


PSI 959 GR INTEGRAT PSYCHOTHERAPY 

PSI 966 GR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS/ISSUE 



MBA 731 GR FIN ANALYSIS & DEC MAKING 

MBA 762 GR BUS PROFESSIONALISM 

PSI 850 GR PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 


PSI 918 GR INTEGRATIVE ASSESSMENT 

PSI 995 GR DIRECTED STUDY 



MBA 723 GR INTERN'L BUS & GLOB EC 

MBA 782 GR MANAGING OPERATIONS 


PSI 911 GR NEUROPSYCHOLOGY I 

PSI 940 GR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY 

PSI 995 GR DIRECTED STUDIES 


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MBA 741 GR LAW REG POL & SOC ENV 

MBA 753 GR DEV & IMPLE ORG COMP 

PSI 912 GR NEUROPSYCHOLOGY II LAB 

PSI 912 GR NEUROPSYCHOLOGY II 

PSI 995 GR DIRECTED STUDY 


MBA 750 GR LEADING TEAMS/ORGANIZA 

MGT 703 GR SEM HUMAN RESOURCE MGT 

MGT 770 GR FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJ MGT 

PSI 873 GR CONSULTATION 


MBA 710 GR STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT 

MBA 770 GR INFO TECH & BUS TRNFRMTN 

PSI 941 GR ADVANCED GROUP THERAPY 


PSI 822 GR GENDER ISSUES 

PSI 950 GR PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 


PSI 954 GR INTRO CLINICAL HYPNOSIS 

PSI 974 GR GRANT WRITING 


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