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 Galen L. Tanner, M.A.

Marriage and Family Therapy Program
3404 Bon Aire Dr.
Monroe, LA. 71203
(318) 362-3003



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Education

Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, Louisiana

Doctorate of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy
Anticipated May 1999

The Doctorate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy consists of 72 graduate hours a 500 hour clinical internship and dissertation.

 

Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, Louisiana

Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy
May 1996

The program in Marriage and Family Therapy consisted of 66 graduate hours and a 500 clinical internship. The program has dual accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) and the council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

 

Weber State University Ogden, Utah

Bachelor of Science in Family Studies August 1993

Emphasis in Psychology and Sociology

 

Ricks College Rexburg, Idaho

Associate of Arts and Science August 1992

General Education

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Professional Work Experience

 

YWCA of America Monroe, Louisiana

* In-Home Therapist
Feb 1998 - Current

Work with families and children in the setting of their homes on issues dealing with parenting difficulties, physical and sexual abuse, and mental health issues.

 

Northeast Louisiana University
Marriage and Family Therapy Center

Monroe, Louisiana

* Assistant Clinical Director
June 1997 - Current

Oversee daily operations of clinic. Duties include staffing, financial reports, training, scheduling appointments, public relations, conducting clinical meetings, implementing new policies and procedures, mainlining operational duties on computer.

 

Northeast Louisiana University
Marriage and Family Therapy Center

Monroe, Louisiana

* Marriage & Family Therapy Doctoral Intern
Sept 1996 - Current

Work with families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including parenting problems, sexual abuse, domestic violence, marital issues, and mental health issues. Work as a senior team member in doing therapy with master level interns.

 

Northeast Louisiana University Monroe, Louisiana

* Graduate Assistant
Sept 1996 - May 1997

Dr. Raphael Becvar, Marriage & Family Therapy Professor and Endowed Chair.

Assisted in clerical work, entering data, creating filing system and other various tasks.

 

Northeast Louisiana University Monroe, Louisiana

* Assistant Adjunct Instructor
Jan 1997 - May 1997

Assisted in teaching Marriage and Family Therapy 520 (Marriage and Family Development). Participated in teaching class lectures, developing class assignments and exams.

 

Northeast Louisiana University
Marriage and Family Therapy Center

Monroe, Louisiana

* Marriage & Family Therapy Intern
Feb 1995 - May 1996

Worked with families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including parenting problems, sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, marital issues, and mental health issues.

 

Swartz Elementary School Swartz, Louisiana

* Child & Family Therapist Intern Sep 1995 - May 1996

Conducted individual and family therapy sessions with children ages 5-12. Assisted school administrators, teachers and parents in developing solutions to school based problems. Worked with parents and children is resolving family difficulties.

 

Northeast Louisiana University Monroe, Louisiana

* Graduate Assistant Sep 1994 - May 1996

Dr. Wendel Ray, Marriage & Family Therapy Associate Professor and Mental Research Institute Archive Director.

Assisted with the Gregory Bateson Project, assisted in gathering research, and transcribing tapes of Don Jackson.

 

Northeast Louisiana University Monroe, Louisiana

* Graduate Assistant Sep 1994 - Dec 1994

Dr. Raphael Becvar, Marriage & Family Therapy Professor and Endowed Chair.

Assisted in gathering research and writing summaries from various literary sources.

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Professional Presentations

 

* "Managing the Stress In Your Life." (Invited Lecturer) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Monroe, Louisiana. January 1998.

* "Marriage and Courtship Seminar." (Invited Lecturer) Weekly seminar dealing with issues of stress management, financial management, overcoming conflict, and marital enhancement. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Monroe, Louisiana. Spring 1996.

* "Sex Education Model For High Schools." Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. Fall 1995.

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University Honors and Affiliations

 

* American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) - Associate Member.

* Family Firm Institute (FFI) - Student Member.

* Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International. Member, Lambda Alpha Chapter. Treasurer 1996-97 Academic Year.

* Doctoral Program Policies and Procedures Committee - Student Representative.

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  Academic Year.

* Doctoral Program Policies and Procedures Committee - Student Representative.

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