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Robert J. Wicks

August 29, 2023

This article is about the American clinical psychologist. For the American football player, see Bob Wicks.

Robert J. Wicks is a clinical psychologist and writer about the intersection of spirituality and psychology. Wicks is a well known speaker, therapist, and spiritual guide who has taught at universities and professional schools of psychology, medicine, nursing, theology, and social work for more than thirty years. He is a Professor Emeritus at Loyola University Maryland.[2]

Robert J. Wicks
Wicks in 2020
BornQueens, New York[1]
OccupationClinical psychologist, professor, speaker, spiritual guide, therapist, and writer
GenrePrevention of secondary stress and the integration of psychology and spirituality
SubjectSelf-care, mindfulness and meditation, psychological and spiritual growth
Website
robertjwicks.com

He is a recipient of the Holy Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, the highest medal that can be awarded to the laity by the Papacy for distinguished service to the Catholic Church.

In 2003 he was the Commencement Speaker for Wright State School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio and in 2005 he was both Visiting Scholar and the Commencement Speaker at Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. He was also Commencement Speaker at and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Caldwell College in New Jersey.

Early life and education Edit

Wicks graduated from Fairfield University in Connecticut in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and philosophy.

After working in counseling for the New York State Narcotic Addiction Control Commission, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.[3]

He went on to receive his Master of Arts degree in 1973 from St. John's University in New York City. In 1977, he received his doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital.

Career Edit

Since finishing his doctorate, he has taught in universities and professional schools of psychology, medicine, nursing, theology, and social work. In 2003 he was the Commencement Speaker for Wright State School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, and in 2005 he was both Visiting Scholar and the Commencement Speaker at Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago.

In 1994, he was responsible for the psychological debriefing of relief workers evacuated from Rwanda during their bloody civil war. In 1993, and again in 2001, he worked in Cambodia. During these visits, his work was with professionals from the English-speaking community who were present to help the Khmer people rebuild their nation following years of terror and torture.

In 2006, Wicks delivered presentations on self-care at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and Walter Reed Army Hospital to those health care professionals responsible for Iraqi and Afghan war veterans evacuated to the U.S. with multiple amputations and severe head injuries.

Also in 2006, Wicks received the first annual Alumni Award for Excellence in Professional Psychology from Widener University and is also the recipient of the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Counseling Association's Division on Ethics and Values.

In the past several years he has spoken on Capitol Hill to Members of Congress and their Chiefs of Staff, at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Mayo Clinic, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, at Harvard's Children's Hospital and Harvard Divinity School, to members of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Center in England, and to the Institute of Private Investors on his major areas of expertise: resilience, self-care, and the prevention of secondary stress (the pressures encountered in reaching out to others.) He has also spoken at the Boston Public Library's commemoration of the Boston Marathon bombing, addressed 10,000 educators in the Air Canada Arena in Toronto, was the opening keynote speaker to 1,500 physicians for the American Medical Directors Association, spoken at the FBI and New York City Police Academies, led a weeklong course in Paris and addressed care givers in: China, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Hungary, Guatemala, Malta, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.

Wicks has published more than 50 books for both professionals and the general public. One of his latest works is entitled Riding the Dragon. His latest books from Oxford University Press for the general public are: Perspective: The Calm within the Storm and Bounce: Living the Resilient Life.

Personal life Edit

Wicks is a professor at Loyola University Maryland and lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania with his wife of more than forty years, Michaele Barry Wicks who is both a nurse and a lecturer on Teresa of Avila and biblical/women's spirituality. They have a daughter, Michaele Kulick who is a social worker for the Veteran's Administration; she works with severely injured returning Iraqi and Afghan military personnel.

Books Edit

  • Wicks, R. (ed.) Prayer in the Catholic Tradition: A Handbook of Practical Approaches. Cincinnati: Franciscan Media, 2016.
  • Wicks, R. Conversations with a Guardian Angel. Cincinnati: Franciscan Media, 2015.
  • Wicks, R. Spiritual Resilience: 30 Days to Refresh Your Soul. Cincinnati: Franciscan Media, 2015.
  • Wicks, R. Availability: The Challenge and the Gift of Being Present. Notre Dame: Sorin Books, 2015.
  • Wicks, R. No Problem: Turning the Next Corner in Your Spiritual Life. Notre Dame: Sorin Books, 2014.
  • Wicks, R. Riding the Dragon. Notre Dame, IN: Sorin Books, 2012.
  • Wicks, R. Bounce: Living the Resilient Life. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009.
  • Wicks, R. Prayerfulness: Awakening to the Fullness of Life. Notre Dame: Sorin Books, 2009.
  • Wicks, R. The Resilient Clinician. New York: Oxford University Press, 2007.
  • Wicks, R. Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being. N.Y: Oxford University Press, 2006.
  • Wicks, R. Crossing the Desert. Notre Dame, IN: Sorin Books, 2006.
  • Wicks, R., D. Parsons, and D. Capps, (Eds.). Clinical Handbook of Pastoral Counseling, Vol. 3. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2003
  • Wicks, R. Everyday Simplicity. Notre Dame, IN: Sorin Books, 2000.
  • Wicks, R., D. Parsons, and D. Capps, (Eds.). Clinical Handbook of Pastoral Counseling, Volume I – Expanded Edition. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1993.
  • Wicks, R., and D. Parsons (Eds.). Clinical Handbook of Pastoral Counseling, Volume II—Selected Topics. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1993.
  • Parsons, R., and Wicks, R. Counseling Strategies and Intervention Techniques for the Human Services. (Fourth Edition). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 1993.

Awards and honors Edit

  • 2006 First Annual Graduate Award for Excellence in Professional Psychology
  • Widener University
  • 2002 Doctor of Pastoral Counseling (Honoris Causa) Caldwell College
  • 1997 The Outstanding Colleague Award National Association of Catholic Chaplains
  • 1996 Papal Medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for service to the church.
  • 1993 The Humanitarian Award Association for Spiritual, Ethical, Religious and Value Issues in Counseling American Counseling Association
  • 1981 Cited by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the "81 People to Watch in 1981" for his efforts to integrate religion and psychology.
  • 1977 Award for clinical and academic excellence in the Clinical Psychology Program, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • 1975 Successfully nominated by the Clinical Psychology Department and Graduate School of Hahnemann Medical College for 1976 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
  • 1973 Citation by the Fairfield University Alumni Association for "exceptional accomplishments, both professionally and personally . . . as a teacher and author.

Several books have also been selected by major academic/professional book clubs (Behavioral Science Book Club; Mental Health Practitioners Book Club; Theological Book Service).

References Edit

  1. ^ "Biography: Robert J. Wicks", Ave Maria Press website
  2. ^ "Church happenings". The Herald (Rock Hill). Feb 16, 2002. p. 2C. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
  3. ^ Feister, John, "Dare, Hope, Pray: Dr. Robert Wicks : Counseling on the front lines has taught this psychologist the value of prayer", St. Anthony Messenger magazine, October 2010

External links Edit

  • Robert Wicks' Facebook Page
  • Video on YouTube
  • Review from Beliefnet.com blog - Beyond Blue
  • Catholic Bookmarks Interview
  • An interview with Robert Wicks on Read the Spirit
  • The Resilient Life - Robert Wicks' Blog

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be awarded to the laity by the Papacy for distinguished service to the Catholic Church In 2003 he was the Commencement Speaker for Wright State School of Medicine in Dayton Ohio and in 2005 he was both Visiting Scholar and the Commencement Speaker at Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago He was also Commencement Speaker at and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Caldwell College in New Jersey Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Books 5 Awards and honors 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and education EditWicks graduated from Fairfield University in Connecticut in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and philosophy After working in counseling for the New York State Narcotic Addiction Control Commission he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps 3 He went on to receive his Master of Arts degree in 1973 from St John s University in New York City In 1977 he received his doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital Career EditSince finishing his doctorate he has taught in universities and professional schools of psychology medicine nursing theology and social work In 2003 he was the Commencement Speaker for Wright State School of Medicine in Dayton Ohio and in 2005 he was both Visiting Scholar and the Commencement Speaker at Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago In 1994 he was responsible for the psychological debriefing of relief workers evacuated from Rwanda during their bloody civil war In 1993 and again in 2001 he worked in Cambodia During these visits his work was with professionals from the English speaking community who were present to help the Khmer people rebuild their nation following years of terror and torture In 2006 Wicks delivered presentations on self care at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland and Walter Reed Army Hospital to those health care professionals responsible for Iraqi and Afghan war veterans evacuated to the U S with multiple amputations and severe head injuries Also in 2006 Wicks received the first annual Alumni Award for Excellence in Professional Psychology from Widener University and is also the recipient of the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Counseling Association s Division on Ethics and Values In the past several years he has spoken on Capitol Hill to Members of Congress and their Chiefs of Staff at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine the U S Air Force Academy the Mayo Clinic the North American Aerospace Defense Command at Harvard s Children s Hospital and Harvard Divinity School to members of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Center in England and to the Institute of Private Investors on his major areas of expertise resilience self care and the prevention of secondary stress the pressures encountered in reaching out to others He has also spoken at the Boston Public Library s commemoration of the Boston Marathon bombing addressed 10 000 educators in the Air Canada Arena in Toronto was the opening keynote speaker to 1 500 physicians for the American Medical Directors Association spoken at the FBI and New York City Police Academies led a weeklong course in Paris and addressed care givers in China Vietnam India Thailand Northern Ireland Scotland Hungary Guatemala Malta New Zealand Australia and South Africa Wicks has published more than 50 books for both professionals and the general public One of his latest works is entitled Riding the Dragon His latest books from Oxford University Press for the general public are Perspective The Calm within the Storm and Bounce Living the Resilient Life Personal life EditWicks is a professor at Loyola University Maryland and lives in West Chester Pennsylvania with his wife of more than forty years Michaele Barry Wicks who is both a nurse and a lecturer on Teresa of Avila and biblical women s spirituality They have a daughter Michaele Kulick who is a social worker for the Veteran s Administration she works with severely injured returning Iraqi and Afghan military personnel Books EditWicks R ed Prayer in the Catholic Tradition A Handbook of Practical Approaches Cincinnati Franciscan Media 2016 Wicks R Conversations with a Guardian Angel Cincinnati Franciscan Media 2015 Wicks R Spiritual Resilience 30 Days to Refresh Your Soul Cincinnati Franciscan Media 2015 Wicks R Availability The Challenge and the Gift of Being Present Notre Dame Sorin Books 2015 Wicks R No Problem Turning the Next Corner in Your Spiritual Life Notre Dame Sorin Books 2014 Wicks R Riding the Dragon Notre Dame IN Sorin Books 2012 Wicks R Bounce Living the Resilient Life New York Oxford University Press 2009 Wicks R Prayerfulness Awakening to the Fullness of Life Notre Dame Sorin Books 2009 Wicks R The Resilient Clinician New York Oxford University Press 2007 Wicks R Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well Being N Y Oxford University Press 2006 Wicks R Crossing the Desert Notre Dame IN Sorin Books 2006 Wicks R D Parsons and D Capps Eds Clinical Handbook of Pastoral Counseling Vol 3 Mahwah NJ Paulist Press 2003 Wicks R Everyday Simplicity Notre Dame IN Sorin Books 2000 Wicks R D Parsons and D Capps Eds Clinical Handbook of Pastoral Counseling Volume I Expanded Edition Mahwah NJ Paulist Press 1993 Wicks R and D Parsons Eds Clinical Handbook of Pastoral Counseling Volume II Selected Topics Mahwah NJ Paulist Press 1993 Parsons R and Wicks R Counseling Strategies and Intervention Techniques for the Human Services Fourth Edition Boston MA Allyn and Bacon 1993 Awards and honors Edit2006 First Annual Graduate Award for Excellence in Professional Psychology Widener University 2002 Doctor of Pastoral Counseling Honoris Causa Caldwell College 1997 The Outstanding Colleague Award National Association of Catholic Chaplains 1996 Papal Medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for service to the church 1993 The Humanitarian Award Association for Spiritual Ethical Religious and Value Issues in Counseling American Counseling Association 1981 Cited by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the 81 People to Watch in 1981 for his efforts to integrate religion and psychology 1977 Award for clinical and academic excellence in the Clinical Psychology Program Hahnemann Medical College Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1975 Successfully nominated by the Clinical Psychology Department and Graduate School of Hahnemann Medical College for 1976 edition of Who s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities 1973 Citation by the Fairfield University Alumni Association for exceptional accomplishments both professionally and personally as a teacher and author Several books have also been selected by major academic professional book clubs Behavioral Science Book Club Mental Health Practitioners Book Club Theological Book Service References Edit Biography Robert J Wicks Ave Maria Press website Church happenings The Herald Rock Hill Feb 16 2002 p 2C Retrieved 20 June 2011 Feister John Dare Hope Pray Dr Robert Wicks Counseling on the front lines has taught this psychologist the value of prayer St Anthony Messenger magazine October 2010External links EditLoyola University of Maryland Faculty Biography Robert Wicks Facebook Page Video on YouTube Review from Beliefnet com blog Beyond Blue Catholic Bookmarks Interview An interview with Robert Wicks on Read the Spirit The Resilient Life Robert Wicks Blog Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Robert J Wicks amp oldid 1155549407, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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