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Dr. Jama White, who has served at the helm of the clinical training program at the Chattanooga campus has announced her retirement after 19 years. Dr. White was recently honored by the faculty of the School of Counseling with the rank of Professor Emerita for her faithful service to the university. Dr. White states, “Richmont has been a wonderful corner of God’s kingdom to serve in.  It has been a privilege to be a part of the quality training and supportive community that are Richmont’s hallmarks.  I hope to remain involved with students in this special mission in the days ahead.”

“Dr. Jama White has made an indelible mark on the lives of an entire generation of counselors on the Chattanooga campus.  Her quiet leadership has built a clinical training program that demonstrates excellence, and we are incredibly grateful for her investment in students,” noted Dr. Cara Cochran, Dean of the School of Counseling.

With Dr. White’s retirement, Dr. Stephanie Keane has been appointed as the Assistant Director of Clinical Training for the Chattanooga campus.  “Clinical training is a vital and pivotal part of becoming a strong clinician. I am excited to have the opportunity to work more directly with interns in cultivating their counseling skills and helping them to navigate their internship experience as the Assistant Director of Clinical Training at Richmont’s Chattanooga campus,” remarked Dr. Keane.  “Dr Keane came to Richmont with a passion for clinical training, and we look forward to her leadership, along with the other members of the Clinical Training Department at Richmont,” states Dr. Cochran.

A celebration honoring Dr. White will be announced in the coming weeks.

Pastor Travis Hall recently presented “The Dangers of Unresolved Pain” at TedxAlexander Park.

Pastor Hall shares 3 ways to break down walls caused by emotional wounds, reminding the audience that getting hurt is inevitable, but staying hurt is optional.

View Pastor Hall’s Tedx Talk here:

The Dangers of Unresolved Pain | Travis Hall | TEDxAlexanderPark – YouTube

In this new article, Dr. Youngs explores the implications of atonement for the psychiatric disabilities of anxiety and scrupulosity. Christianity can and has bred deeply felt anxieties—how do our ideas about forgiveness, atonement, and the grace of God relate to this sort of wounding? Moreover, how can Christian ideas in this space help to heal these wounds? In dialogue with the vibrant thought of Martin Luther, Dr. Youngs suggests a vision for “therapeutic atonement” that may be helpful to those suffering with religiously-related anxiety.

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Dr. Jenny Chien, Associate Professor of Counseling, has been named as Assistant Director of Clinical Training for Richmont’s online campus.

Dr. Stan Hoover, Director of Richmont’s Online Modality, and Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling stated, “Clinical training for our online campus is in good hands with Dr. Chien. She is an excellent counselor educator whose genuine care for students and thoughtful attention to all the details of their internship experience make her an ideal fit for this role.”

Dr. Chien, who holds a Ph.D. from Florida Atlantic University in Counselor Education, remarked, “Clinical training is an integral part of growing in skill and competence as a counselor. I am thrilled to partner with the Clinical Training Team as the Assistant Director of Clinical Training for Richmont’s online modality to enhance the development of our online students. I look forward to supporting Richmont students in site placement, engaging with our partnering site supervisors, and working to bring innovation to clinical training.”

Richmont’s online modality has experienced remarkable growth in the last two years and anticipates even greater growth in the near future. Having someone of Dr. Chien’s caliber in this role is crucial for engaging students across the country in robust, quality clinical training experiences that meet Richmont’s high standards for students.

Richmont Graduate University is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Bazile has been named as the university’s Director of Clinical Training beginning April 3rd. Dr. Bazile is a licensed Professional Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and received her doctoral degree from Mercer University in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Dr. Bazile states, ” I am excited to lead the clinical training program alongside an incredible team into Richmont’s next innovative season. I see this as an opportunity to infuse my passion, creativity, and expertise into the next generation of highly skilled and transformative counselors. ”

“The Director of Clinical Training is a critical position for the university,” states Dr. Cara Cochran, Dean of the School of Counseling, “and Dr. Bazile is a natural fit for this important appointment. Not only does she have superb educational and clinical skills, she also brings the warmth and encouragement that all new clinicians need as they prepare to see their first clients.”

The Director of Clinical Training guides students through the entire clinical sequence at Richmont from the first course in Helping Relationships through Internship II. Additionally, the director is responsible for clinical training for the entire university to ensure that the standards are met and maintained in Atlanta, Chattanooga, and online.

March 7: Dr. Sam Youngs, Richmont Graduate University

Making Christ Real: The Ascension in Our Everyday

Lecture + Book Release Event
Doors 6:30 PM • Lecture 7:00 PM

March 29: Dr. Preston Hill, Richmont Graduate University

The Trinity & Trauma-Safe Churches

Lecture + Book Release Event
Doors 6:30 PM • Lecture 7:00 PM

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On January 28^th, more than 100 friends of CBI/Richmont – alumni, descendants of the CBI founding family, and other friends – gathered at the Hunter Museum of American Art for a gala dinner to celebrate the 90^th anniversary of CBI’s founding, its gradual evolution into today’s Richmont, and its decades of positive impact on the city. Guests viewed a video sharing an oral history of CBI and how it came to be merged with the Psychological Studies Institute (PSI) in Atlanta, forming Richmont Graduate University in 2000.

“2023 is a big year for Richmont. It marks not only the 90^th anniversary of CBI, but also the 50^th anniversary of PSI, Richmont’s Atlanta predecessor, and the 20^th anniversary of our first accredited graduating class,” said Amy Estes, Executive Director of University Advancement. “We thought it was important to celebrate these milestones of our heritage and what has gone into making Richmont what it is today. And we are pleased to have started our celebrations in such a special way recognizing our Chattanooga roots.”

The gala at the Hunter was sponsored by Decosimo Corporate Finance, LLC. Tom Decosimo, current Richmont Trustee and great-nephew of CBI founder Ellen Sharp Poindexter hoped to engage younger members of the founding family. Following the event, he said, “This 5th and 6th generation of family members and their broad network of friends, all of whom are upcoming leaders of the Chattanooga community, were provided information about Richmont – their legacy. To a person, they were overwhelmed with the impact the University is making in the world by training from a Christian worldview evidence-based clinical mental health practitioners. They were excited and eager to understand the ways they can offer their support.”

Richmont’s President, Dr. Timothy Quinnan, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to assume the leadership of Richmont in the summer of 2017. He provided guests with highlights of his tenure to date and a current snapshot of the university Richmont has become, experiencing endowment growth, expansion of programs, and record enrollments in recent semesters.

During the last weekend of July, Richmont will host activities in Atlanta marking the 50^th anniversary of the Psychological Studies Institute.

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