Type Of Business:
Private practice
Expertise:
Post traumatic stress disorder
Major Product/SVS:
Health care
Hobbies/Sports:
Shambhala meditation
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky (1992); Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky (1985); A.B. in Elementary Education, University of Kentucky (1965)
Affiliations Awards:
Kentucky Psychological Association; American Psychological Association; Association for the Advancement of Psychosynthesis; International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Industry:
Mental Health Care
State/Country of Origin:
AL/USA
Date of Distinction:
7/6/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
The incorporation of mindfulness training and being emotionally invested in her patients are what separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Her greatest career achievement was the creation of the Mindfulness Based Psychosynthesis training which is a continuous ongoing program.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered for her kindness and compassion.
Expanded Biography:
Dr. Broadus' research pertains to who we are, who we might be, and how we relate to each other and to our planet. She is the author of a number of publications. She would also like to pay an honorable mention of her partner Vincent Dummer Psy.D.
Charity:
Volunteer, Cancer Hopeline (1983-1984); Founding Mother, Children’s Montessori School, Georgetown, KY (1979-1980); Nonprofit Shambhala Organization; Co-editor, "Conversations in Psychosynthesis"
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
19
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her parents and good genes.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she felt called to it; her father was a psychologist and she had a strong sense of service. She started her career as an elementary school teacher and took time off to raise her children; she then discovered and fell in love with psychosynthesis.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Scheduling; Offering meditation and yoga services; Seeing clients; Taking clinical notes during sessions; Developing treatment plans with patients; Handling administrative work; Overseeing completion of treatment plans; Collaborating with other professionals
Education Certifications:
Licensed Psychologist (1992); Certified in Autonomous Functioning (1985)
Awards/Honors:
National Rehabilitation Scholarship (1988)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Broadus plans to balance her clinical work with her research and transition into the teaching field.