Dr. Bruce Narramore is a well-known Christian psychologist and author of nine books including Help! I’m a Parent and Freedom From Guilt. Bruce was the founding Dean of the Rosemead School of Psychology and is a Fellow of the Divisions of Clinical Psychology and Psychologists Interested in Religious Issues of the American Psychological Association. Bruce will be teaching personality dynamics and adjustment, and growth and sanctification from an integrative biblical/teleological and psychological perspective.

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Kathy Narramore served for fifteen years as Missions Pastor at the Whittier Area Community Church in California. She had responsibility for equipping and offering ongoing support to more than forty missionary families. Kathy is an MK from Asia. She will co-lead one of the Personal Enrichment Groups and be available for individual consultation and counseling.

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Tim is a licensed Master's Social Worker and Director of Cornerstone Counseling Foundation. He specializes in working with adults and families and will co-lead one of the Enrichment Groups and be available for individual or couples counseling or consultation. Cindy is an RN who serves as Office Administrator for Cornerstone Counseling Foundation and Coordinator for the Member Care and Counseling Seminar.

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Kathy is a licensed counselor who holds a Master's degree in clinical psychology from Wheaton College. She is a full-time counselor at Cornerstone Counseling Foundation where she specializes in working with adults and couples. She will co-lead one of the enrichment groups and be available for individual or couples counseling or consultation.

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Jenny is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Biola University where she conducts and supervises narrative research. She specializes in cross-cultural counseling and in-depth integration of meaning and emotion in psychotherapy with individuals, children, couples and families. Jenny will assist with the daily Counselor Training Workshop and be available for consultation and counseling.

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Dr. Hoppe is a medical doctor with over 30 years experience in psychiatry. Bill moved to Thailand eight years ago along with Lea Ann, his wife, and four of their five children. He serves as a consultant for missionaries throughout Asia. Bill will be lecturing on the use of psychotropic medications and will be available for consultations during the seminar.

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Tim Friesen is a licensed psychologist who was the Founding Director of Cornerstone Counseling Foundation. He now lives and ministers in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tim specializes in working with families and children and will discuss adjustment problems of children and dealing with anger in families and on missionary teams. He will also co-lead a Personal Enrichment Group and be available for individual or family consultation or counseling.

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Dr. Bill Kirwan is a Christian psychologist and ordained minister who has served on the faculties of Covenant Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author of Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling and has served on the Board of Directors of the World Presbyterian Mission. He will be leading the daily Counseling Training Workshop and be available for personal consultation or counseling.

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John and Becky are licensed Marriage and Family Therapists serving with SIL. In addition to providing counseling and crisis intervention to missionaries they offer consultation for mission administrators regarding personnel issues and child abuse prevention and response. John and Becky will co-lead one of the missionary enrichment groups and be available for individual counseling and consultation.

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Dr. Keith Edwards is Professor of Psychology at Biola University . He specializes in couples’ counseling and therapy for stress, anxiety, and depression. Keith has counseled and lectured at the Narramore Christian Foundation’s Seminars for Ministers and Missionaries for more than twenty years. Keith and Ginny will lead a marriage enrichment group and be available for couples counseling and consultation.

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Clark is Dean, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. He works with individuals and couples on relationship issues, depression, and anxiety, as well as psychologica aspects of physical disorders. Donell is a registered nurse with a graduate degree in organizational leadership. She has experience building effective teams and resolving conflicts in the workplace. Clark and Donell will co-lead a Personal Enrichment Group and be available for individual or couples counseling and consultation.

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