Dr. Mic Hunter

Upcoming Workshops

  • April 2, 2017
  • ​Post Trump Stress Disorder: Resilience In The Time Of Trump 
  • Here is a column on the upcoming seminar
  • http://www.twincities.com/2017/03/16/rosario-fear-of-the-other-crosses-political-boundaries
  • Are you reeling from the recent election? Have you stopped listening to the media for fear that you will hear Trump’s voice? Or have you gone the other way and spend hours each day checking on what he has done, being outraged, and forwarding it on to others? Many people find they are now questioning their long-held beliefs about America, fellow citizens, and the future of our democracy. At this gathering Dr. Hunter will help you examine the psychological, emotional, and spiritual impact you have experienced from recent events, but more importantly, he will also help identify what can be done to recover from these negative effects, and to take meaningful action. 
    Cost
    $20 pre-pay Mic Hunter through Pay Pal if you have an account or send a check to Dr. Mic Hunter 357 Kellogg Blvd East, St. Paul, MN 55101.
    $25 at the door Pre-registration is preferred to insure the proper amount of refreshments are obtained
    Date & Time
    Sunday April 2nd from 1-5 PM
    Day-of-registration begins at 12:30
    Place
    Minnesota Humanities Center
    987 East Ivy Ave
    St. Paul, MN
    Enter through front door
    Handicapped accessible

  • May 12, 2017:  Trauma, Addiction, Treatment & Recovery (109 North Shore Drive, Waverly, MN  -  6 CEUs)

Videos

Video: Is Therapy For Me?
Video: Reducing Shame
Video: Instilling hope in therapy
Video: Hypnosis
Presentation: Using the 12-Steps to Reduce Shame

How Can I Get
​The Life I Want?
From the very first session, Dr. Hunter actively assists you to learn new skills so that you will see rapid improvement in the issues that brought you here.
Marriage and Relationship Counseling  
​Couples get together for many reasons, and they can stay together for different reasons.  Many people have not had good family examples about how healthy relationships work.  Dr. Hunter can help you and your partner improve your communication skills, learn how to resolve conflicts, and increase your ability to express emotions appropriately so that you enjoy being together again.  

Dr. Hunter also offers the PREPARE/ENRICH Program: a compter-scored inventory that measures twelve relationship skills, allowing you to leverage your current strengths to develop the areas of your relationship that you want to improve.  Dr. Hunter has facilitated numerous couples workshops in the United States and England, and is considered an expert in the field of relationship counseling.

Contact Dr. Hunter to learn more about how the two of you can begin to experience the relationship you have always wanted.
Individual Counseling   
​People come to individual counseling when they are looking for help to better cope with stress, grief, depression, anxiety, fears and phobias, and when they are facing difficult decisions or making important life changes.  From the very first session, Dr. Hunter actively assists you to learn new skills so that you will see rapid improvement in the issues that brought you here.  Dr. Hunter also has extensive experience addressing issues of sexuality, including childhood abuse and assault in adulthood.  
Help For All My Family  
​Family relationships can be our greatest source of strength as well as our greatest stress.  Family therapy allows every member of the family to be heard and to take and active role in making change possible.  Improving communication styles can reduce conflicts that may have been longstanding, and can lead to forgiveness related to old hurts and resentments.  "Family" means whoever is important to you:  children, adoloscents, and parents living together; adults with their parents or in-laws; adult siblings; and anyone who plays a significant role in your life.  Often, family members have a sense of hopelessness or helplessness regarding their family dynamics.  However, family therapy can help each member find better understand the motiviations of the other members, and learn to redefine their roles within the family system.  Dr. Hunter can help you and your family learn how to engage with each other in a more productive pattern, leading to truly happy interactions between you and the people that most matter to you.
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I've Tried Before... What Will Really Work For Me?

Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is the process of examining the underlying reasons for people’s behavior (why), and introducing information and methods designed to make life easier and more enjoyable (how).

It is not about blaming others or finding excuses, it is about gaining understanding and increasing the one’s options for coping with life.

The goal of psychotherapy is to eliminate ineffective thinking and actions, and replace them with more effective methods. The methods of psychotherapy include self-examination, gaining new information, and getting support for taking meaningful action. 

EMDR:  Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Repressing (EMDR) was first developed in the 1980s as a treatment for trauma related to sexual assault and combat. By 2004, it was recommended as an effective treatment for trauma by the American Psychiatric Association,the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the World Health Organization.

Since then it has been found effective for treating problems such as anxiety, depression, and phobias, as well as increasing a person’s ability to cope with the stresses of life. It can be used to reduce or eliminate irrational beliefs (ones that are inaccurate), those that are obsolete (once were true but no longer), and shame-based beliefs (“Because this happened to me I am unlovable”).

Results are usually rapid and appear to be long lasting, if not permanent. Clients usually report noticing meaningful changes after one or two sessions. EMDR does not eliminate memories but it does reduce or eliminate the negative impact of memories on daily functioning. In other words, situations that naturally occur in daily living that used to be disturbing no longer trigger terror or shame. For example, someone who was sexually assaulted in an elevator and has been unable to ride in any elevators becomes able to comfortably use them without thinking about the assault. 
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Hypnosis
Most people's idea of hypnosis comes from seeing or hearing about stage hypnosis where a person quacks like a duck or barks like a dog.  They see hypnosis as a loss of control - something the hypnotist does to the subject.  

However, hypnosis is quite the opposite: it is a method used to assist a person in gaining more self control.  Hypnotherapy is used to reduce or eliminate unwanted thinking and self-defeating behaviors.  Anxiety about test taking, public speaking, fear of flying, and phobias are common issues which respond well to hypnosis.  It can also be used to make improvements to one's self image, assist students getting more from their studies, and improve performance in sports or artistic endeavors. When I teach a person hypnosis, I encourage them to record the session on their phones so they can access it whenever desired.

About Dr. Mic Hunter

YouTube: Interview of Dr. Mic Hunter
Committed to serving people from all backgrounds and beliefs,
Dr. Hunter works with clients to increase self-acceptance, reduce shame, and
facilitate forgiveness in a culturally-sensitive manner.
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​Over the years, hundreds of clients have enthusiastically referred
their friends and loved ones to Dr. Hunter, trusting that they will experience
​positive changes that will truly be life-changing.

Selected Books By Dr. Hunter

Honor Betrayed: Sexual Abuse in America's Military
Book Review 
by Gary Schoener 
Clinical Psychologist
Executive Director 
Walk-In Counseling Center­, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Essential Reading for all Americans
Honor Betrayed: Sexual Abuse In America’s Military
    This is an extraordinary book. The topic itself is taboo. Dr. Hunter's examination of it is broad, thorough, and covers a great range of topics, from incentives for enlisting to domestic violence in military families (five times higher than civilian settings), domestic killings, the role and treatment of women in today's military, homophobia, sexual harassment, sexual assault, military leadership, etc.
While mostly focused on the US military it does discuss some issues with Canadian military and presents some research on the military of other countries.
    Dr. Hunter takes you inside traditions and practices which may be unfamiliar and shocking. No holds are bared when he examines military slang, most of which cannot be repeated here because of vulgarity. Even having treated veterans for many years, I was not prepared for some of this content.
    This book confronts a great many myths with research data. Dr. Hunter notes that even the Pentagon acknowledges that many male veterans acknowledge having been sexually assaulted by their comrades in arms - and also notes that contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of such male victims are heterosexual. A full 28% of female veterans who were surveyed reported that they had been assaulted while serving their country. Dr. Hunter reviews data and dozens of case examples - some well-known cases, and some which did not receive much publicity.
The issues of hazing and indoctrination are extremely shocking. Having treated veterans of a number of wars and also having worked with sexual and other types of abuse for 40 years, I was surprised and shocked by a number of these. Even extensive experience working with victims was not adequate preparation for some of these stories. The examples ranged from those in military academies to those in basic training and service situations.
Dr. Hunter explores the impact of sexual assault, sexual harassment, hazing, and other aspects of service using research data, case examples, and some cases which have been litigated. Tailhook and other cases are reviewed and their eventual outcomes examined. He also examines torture, harassment of prisoners, and other forms of brutality - from Me Lai to Abu Ghraib.
Dr. Hunter has peppered his text with a variety of current or recent cases, which is quite helpful. But he has a dizzying array of quotes and examples from military leaders and situations going back centuries. I don't want to present too many in hopes that you will read the book and see them in context, but one sidebar (p. 113) is entitled "Ike & the Dykes" and is a fascinating story about Dwight Eisenhower I have never seen.
Dr. Hunter covers a number of issues with military leadership and traditions. He examines parallels between military leadership and some of the behavior of drug addicted persons. There are interesting sections on attitudes towards women and the role of prostitution and official sanctioning of it over many centuries through the present.
The last section of the book contains an array of in-depth personal accounts of a wide range of situations. Some of those who write identify themselves. Some are familiar cases such as that of Gregory Helle (author of A Walk in Hell: The Other Side of War) and Reverend Dorothy H. Mackey (co-founder of Survivors Take Action Against Abuse by Military Personel, Captain & Commander, Federal Women's Supervisor of the Year, US Air Force Commendation Medal, US Air Force Achievement Medal). These ten personal stories which make up Part II of the book provides a rich set of case examples, which like the rest of the book, are very stirring to read.
Despite the grim picture he paints, Dr. Hunter also has suggestions for change and even optimistic thoughts about it, noting that the military successfully dealt with racism against African Americans, and in some places this change preceded such changes in civilian life. This is not just about problems - it is about solutions.
The book contains many fascinating pieces I was not expecting. I was fascinated by the "Pop Quiz" on p. 231 where one is asked to identify which "dangerous group" is being referred to - African Americans, Women, or Gays/Lesbians. Dr. Hunter has peppered the book with intriguing challenges to our knowledge.
This is one of the best books on abuse I have ever read, and it stands alone in terms of the main topic - honor betrayed - sexual abuse in America's military. I read it straight through - I had difficulty putting it down. I plan to read it a second time - there was so much of importance in it that it was hard to take it all in during one reading.
This book should be required reading for citizens and legislators and all those who have anything to do with sending people off to war and welcoming them back home. Anyone who is offering service to veterans has, in my professional opinion, an obligation to read this book. There are many things in it which service personel are not likely to reveal.
Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse
Book Review:
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I worked for the Denver District Attorney's Office as part of the Intake Unit. In the five years I was there, Denver filed an average of roughly 5,500 felony cases per year; I reviewed the vast majority of those cases - everything from murder to sexual assault.

After I had been with the office for several years, I read a case involving a young boy who had been sexually assaulted by his twenty year-old uncle. As I reviewed the file, it dawned on me that I had seen very few male-on-male sexual assaults. And of that very small amount, most of the cases were prison rape. During my five year tenure, I remember seeing less than five cases of sexual assaults on boys (either by males or females).

That struck me as odd. Denver saw its share of sexual assaults on children, to the tune of several per week during the summer months [parents: do yourselves and your kids a favor - stay away from water parks; they're hunting grounds], yet 99.9% of the victims were girls. Granted the number of assaults I saw only represented REPORTED assaults, I knew, logically, that the number of male victims had to be significantly higher than what I was seeing. I made a mental note to look into this topic.

That's how I came across this book. I was never a victim of sexual assault, so I thought this book might be a good, academic, supplemental read. I could not have been more wrong. To read this book is to go through a gut wrenching experience - even for somebody who has been privy to the unedited ugly side of human nature as I have. I honestly believe most men, straight or gay, have no concept of what it would be like to be repeatedly forced to have sex with another man. This book explains why male sexual victims rarely come forward: the sense of shame, humiliation, and fear combine with the societal taboos of incest, child molestation and homosexuality.

It is a powerful book. 

Dan Lobnitz - University of Denver College of Law
Back to the Source: The Spiritual Principles of Jesus
Written for those searching for practical spiritual guidance whether coming from a background based in Christianity, another religious tradition, or "spiritual, but not religious." Dr. Mic Hunter has spent years assisting people with diverse backgrounds to identify, develop, and apply their spirituality. In his most recent book he focuses on the original principles taught by Jesus without attention to the miraculous aspects of the stories usually associated with him. In addition to examining these simple, yet profound principles, that have proven the test of time, Dr. Hunter describes the common psychological factors that can interfere with fully embracing this ancient wisdom on how to lead a fulfilling spiritual life. He also demonstrates how to apply these principles to modern issues including, wealth, war, the role of women in religion, the treatment of gays and lesbians, and other important topics. Using humor and examples from his clinical practice and Twelve Step-based fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous he brings to life the principles taught by Jesus, and makes them relevant for today. Written with a no nonsense, tell it like it is, style developed from years of working with addicts of all types, he challenges his readers to re-examine their preconceptions about Jesus and his teaching.This book is sure to change the way you view Jesus, God, other people, and yourself. Included are original photographs created by Dr. Hunter during his travels throughout the world.
Conscious Contact: The Twelve Steps as Prayer
Book Review and Personal Reflections by: Michele Babcock-Nice

In his new book, Conscious Contact: The Twelve Steps as Prayer, Dr. Mic Hunter reveals to readers an inspirational spiritual awakening in his guidance for utilizing the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous in daily prayers for building strength of character, spiritual development, and resistance to vices present in our lives.  Dr. Hunter’s nearly thirty-five years of working with those who have addictions provides both professional and personal meaning, significance, and experience to the writings he offers in his book. 

Dr. Hunter’s insights and expansion on the Twelve Steps as prayers offer everyone – not only those who may be struggling and/or recovering from addictions – to mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically benefit from being both “in touch” and honest with themselves, others, and God.  Though I have personally not been afflicted with addictions to alcohol or drugs, I recognize that I am fallible due to my mere existence and humanity; and therefore, Dr. Hunter’s writing has personal and spiritual meaning for me in a manner that guides and leads me into a closer and more intimate relationship with God, myself, and others.

Dr. Hunter first begins his book by listing Alcoholics’ Anonymous’ Twelve Steps, as well as an adapted version of the Steps.  The Steps provide the basis and foundation for his book, leading the reader to focus on one’s own needs, desires, defects, and spirituality.  Dr. Hunter’s book is directly meant for those who are truly committed to making positive change in their lives, and can be utilized for a wide variety of reasons.

Throughout the next several chapters and versions of prayers in his book, Dr. Hunter writes insightfully and provides the reader much guidance and examples in using models and examples of prayers, as well as in developing and shaping them for one’s own personal use.  Dr. Hunter continually calls the reader to contemplate and recognize certain overall beliefs that we may hold about ourselves, as well as the fact that practicing and performing rituals – such as attending church, for example – may become insignificant, ineffective, or boring without the addition to them of things that have personal meaning – such as prayers that directly reflect our own personal ideas, requests, or needs. 

This is definitely as aspect of religion to which I can relate, particularly since I regularly attend church and participate in the same rituals week after week, month after month, and year after year.  Of course, there is nothing wrong with those rituals and I maintain a respect and appreciation for them, however, after forty years, they have, indeed, lost their impact on me to a great extent. 

In any absence of the opportunities to more personally and intimately participate in my church worship celebrations, the religious rituals designed to give thanks to the Creator have become empty and hollow.  As a result, I have personally recognized my robotic, obligatory, and expected responses and actions to them.  These feelings and actions, have therefore caused me to seek increased participation in my church services and activities, in which I regularly read, serve Eucharist, sing, or participate in other ways, such as in the instruction of children.

Importantly, Dr. Hunters calls the reader to engage in prayers that will assist him or her in becoming a better person and in being victorious over his or her addictions.  Dr. Hunter also correctly observes that, while people do pray, they may not often take the time to listen to and perform the will for them of the Creator.  I was also importantly reminded of that while reading Dr. Hunter’s book. 

In developing one’s prayers, Dr. Hunter recommends his method of asking and answering several questions that he developed.  The questions include:
“Is the focus on my behavior?; Is it simple?; Is it something I can do now or soon?; Does it align with my principles?; Would I be comfortable telling others?; [and] Do I have a sense of peace when I think about it?” (p.33). Dr. Hunter then goes into more detail about his questions by assisting the reader with formulating answers to the questions, as well as developing them into prayers.
 
Within the Twelve Steps is information intended for people to personally apply to themselves regarding recognizing the existence of the Higher Power; asking for God to remove their faults; being honest about themselves, their character, and their flaws; being open to the care and guidance of others; asking forgiveness for those whom they may have harmed in some way; continually taking a personal inventory of our character and actions; improving our spiritual connection with God; and reaching a spiritual awakening through the practice of the Steps. 
 
Dr. Hunter shares examples of formulated prayers, both in general and those more personally-related, that include the aims and goals of each of the Twelve Steps.  Thus, the reader is both provided with the groundwork for using the prayers, given general models to begin practicing, and later, encouraged to more personally and intimately relate the prayers to his or her own needs and reflections.
 
Of significance and addressed in his book, Dr. Hunter recognizes that we, as people, are human and have fallibilities.  He also recognizes that those strengths and weaknesses make us who we are.  In those individuals who are recovering addicts, Dr. Hunter addresses how he believes people should recognize their weakness and continue onward toward recovery should they experience a relapse.  It is important, therefore, for people to recognize that there is fallibility in our humanity – that’s what makes us human.  Not to recognize it is a danger, as is being too harsh or critical on ourselves for our mistakes, faults, and errors. 
 
To quote Dr. Hunter regarding relapse in his book, he states:
“I have always thought there ought to be a word to describe a relapse that leads to improved recovery.  A word that indicates something valuable has been learned that makes future relapse less likely.  However, far too many people don’t learn from their relapse; either they don’t take the slip seriously and continue on as they had before, changing nothing, somehow expecting that another relapse won’t happen, or they take it far too seriously and are so hard on themselves for having relapsed that their guilt and shame drives them into a binge” (p. 81).
 
Of further importance throughout the next two pages of his book, Dr. Hunter describes the manner by which people may grow and develop in their humanity, character, and spirituality, becoming better and more compassionate individuals.  He writes that through our weakness, grief, injury, and/or pain, we have opportunities to grow into people who are stronger and more caring and compassionate toward ourselves and others.  Dr. Hunter also identifies within those pages the needs that we have of God, as well as the hopes, feelings, and actions that we offer to God. 
 
As an individual who has taken inventory of my own character flaws and about what I would like to change and improve, pages 82-83 of Dr. Hunter’s book are those that most “spoke” to me, personally.  Throughout our lives, everyone experiences good, mediocre, bad, and even tragic situations.  Each of those situations is an opportunity for us to increase our spirituality, become better people, reach out to God and others for guidance and assistance, provide leadership and confidence, and be open to God’s will in our lives. 
 
In my own life, Dr. Hunter’s book pertains directly to me because I can relate and utilize his writings and developed prayers toward my own faults, including the desire for too much materialism, too little healthy eating and exercise, wanting my own way, being too independent, not being open enough to or trusting of others (but this is also exercised with caution), negative thinking and worrying, having unrealistic expectations, and other flaws.  Dr. Hunter’s book, Conscious Contact: The Twelve Steps as Prayer, thus, has personal and spiritual meaning to me because I can insert my own fallibilities, needs, and shortcomings into the prayers provided. 
 
Dr. Hunter’s book has given me a much-needed spiritual jolt in my general daily prayers, previous to which I had often given up due to their lack of meaning and eventual belief that little or no good was accomplished from them.  Though I do believe that prayer is helpful, over the years, it had just lost so much personal significance for me, causing me to give up hope that such meaning would ever be re-introduced. 
 
Conscious Contact: The Twelve Steps as Prayer is another of Dr. Hunter’s books that I will keep closely at hand, referring to it regularly in the redevelopment and enhancement of my own spiritual life and personal daily prayers.  Thus again, Dr. Hunter’s book has provided me with needed rejuvenation and revitalization in my own faith, prayers, and spiritual life.  More importantly for me, by sharing about his own humanity, Dr. Hunter has again renewed my faith in others, showing me that there are those in our world who truly care about the needs, feelings, and lives of others.
 
Whether you are a person who is recovering from an addiction, or an individual who is seeking to re-energize your spirituality, Conscious Contact: The Twelve Steps as Prayer is another of Dr. Hunter’s must-reads!  Dr. Hunter has proven, yet again, that truly being “in-touch” with one’s inner self is the key to being in conscious contact with God, themselves, and others. ​
Child Survivors and Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse: Treatment Innovations (Editor)
“This book is like going to a conference and getting all the best presentations…Models a nice concrete technique for use with a problem population.”
~Sandra K. Hewitt, Ph.D., private practice, Edina, Minnesota

“This North American book is a thoughtful addition in an area fraught with stigma, doubt and confusion.
~Mike Rigby,  Senior Registrar in Psychotherapy, St. George’s Hospital Medical School, in Therapeutic Communities, 18(1): 81, 1997

“…a timely contribution to a rather sparse literature on work with child perpetrators of sexual abuse…In conclusion, this is an excellent book which can be highly recommended for all libraries likely to be used by professionals working with child abuse cases.”
~Dr. Eileen Vizard, in Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 37(5): 625

“This excellent short paperback contains well-written, well-referenced chapters by leading figures in the field of child abuse and neglect, covering an ambitious range of topics, involving child survivors as well as children who sexually abuse other children…In conclusion, therefore, this small book is a timely and important addition to the sexual abuse literature, and will be of particular interest to those professionals working with children and young people who show sexually coercive of abusing behavior towards other children.”
~Dr. Eileen Vizard, Consulting Child Psychiatrist, Young Minds Newsletter, Vol. 23, October, 1995.


“This book is subtitled ‘treatment innovations’ and this sets the tone for its whole approach. This is readable and practical book written for clinicians, and is obviously based on much solid clinical experience…Overall the book is an excellent review of current understanding and treatment of sexually abused children and adolescents. However, clinicians working with adult survivors of abuse will also find much that is useful in the book. It is well worth the modest cover price, and it would be a useful investment for anyone who works with children or adults in any way.”
~Clinical Psychology Forum, Vol. 92, June, 1996.
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse:  Treatment Innovations
“The interplay of compulsive behavior and sexual abuse is exquisitely described in this book. Any clinician who works with sexual abuse survivors will find new insights and intervention strategies to add to their repertoire.”
~Peter T. Dimock, L.I.C.S.W., Instructor, University of Minnesota & private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota
 
“During the past decade, Mic Hunter’s name has figured prominently in the field of literature concerning sexual abuse. He has written and edited a number of books and articles, and may be best known for his works about sexually abused males. Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse is concerned with this topic but it has a broader scope, and it includes eight chapters written by eight contributors…With this publication, Mic Hunter once again makes a solid contribution to the sexual abuse literature.”
~Marge Eide, Eastern Michigan University

“I certainly felt reskilled after reading this book.”
~Anu Sayal-Bennett, in Clinical Psychology Forum, June, 1996.

“This book is an excellent and concise account of the adult sequelae many survivors of sexual abuse.
~Eileen Vizard,  in Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 37(5): 625-626.

“The chapters are well-written, concise and well presented with good use of headings, sub-headings, and summaries of key points…The book has many strengths…I consider that this book will help me better understand the victim issues in these cases, and their links with the personal and social dysfunction that so often characterize forensic patients.”
~Graeme Richardson, Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry, Newcastle General Hospital, in Criminal Behavior & Mental Health

“Both books (Child Survivors & Adult Survivors) clearly explain complex issues and give detailed accounts of treatment procedures. There are plenty of thought-provoking ideas which encourage the reader to think carefully about practice. There is much useful experience here from practitioners way ahead of most of what is practiced in the U.K.”
~Diane Hammersley, Chartered Counseling Psychologist, in Books Reviews
The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy (And Political Culture) - With Jim Struve
​A Conversation that Must Continue!
By Zachary Taylor on June 3, 2010
 
I read this book a year ago as part of research I have been doing on the use of touch in psychotherapy. I read over 75 books and articles on the topic and it's this one that I found myself coming back to again and again. While the authors pull no punches as to their conclusions about the use of touch in psychotherapy, they remain fair, equitable, and rely on the scientific and research conclusions rather than the "myths" that have surrounded touch.
 
I highly recommend this book to every clinician who does psychotherapy. There are a lot of people out there who continually remind us of the risks of touch between client and clinician. In politics we call these "fear tactics." And they use them because, well, they work. But as professionals, we are called to be above that. Yes, touch has risks, as does about everything else we do, but if we practice from a stance of "I only do things that are 100% risk free, regardless of the research" then we will be very poor therapists.
 
Hunter and Struve call us to a thoughtful conversation. That touch does not have to be sexualized all the time, that most of our problems with it come from a lack of willingness to talk about and be open to it. This book will begin that conversation for you, I think, because it did for me.
 
I didn't walk away with a kind of "one size fits all" idea about touch, but a more scientifically based, research based, thoughtful and practical view of the benefits and limitations of touch in therapy.
 
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"This book is a unique contribution to American psychotherapy because it attempts to bring back to healing what is being lost in this century for a variety of reasons. Ideally, this volume will encourage therapists, both as professionals and as individuals, to reconsider the manner in which they think about touch. Perhaps the most practical elements of this book involve the continuum of touch and its various meanings as well as some attempts to define the area of the body in which touch takes place and the potential variations in meaning associated with those depending on context and individual histories."
Bernard D. Beitman, M.D., School of Medicine, University of Missouri--Columbia.
 

Education and Training

Dr. Hunter has earned four degrees and completed three certificate programs. His broad background enables Dr. Hunter to approach problems from many perspectives, helping clients to find the unique solution that will most effectively and efficiently address their concerns.  
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Education
  • 9/90-10/97 Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology-Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (A.P.A. approved)-Dissertation-"The Identification & Appropriate Expression of Emotions in Psychotherapy: Educating the Client"
  • 11/88-5/90  Intensive Post-graduateTraining Program-Gestalt Institute of the Twin Cities
  • 2/83-3/87  Master of Arts in Human Development-St. Mary's University, MN,"Treatment Issues For Male Sexual Abuse Victims"
  • 11/82-11/85  Master of Science in Education/Psychological Services-University of Wisconsin-Superior, ”The Demographics of the Self-help Group S.A.A."
  • 2/83-2/84  Chemical Dependency and Family Intimacy Training Project Certificate-University Of Minnesota Program In Human Sexuality, Minneapolis, MN
  • 9/79-12/80  Counseling Certificate (with High Distinction- Chemical Dependency Alcohol & Drug Education Program School Of Public Health University Of Minnesota
  • 9/75-5/79  Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology, (Magna Cum Laude)-Macalester College, St. Paul,​ MN
Licenses and Certifications
  • 10/89-present  Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist-Minnesota Board of Marriage & Family Therapy
  • 4/15-present & 10/88-4/13  Licensed Psychologist #1663-Minnesota Board of Psychology
  • 11/98-9/30/01  Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor #300305-Minnesota Department of Health
  • 3/94-1/00  Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor #2223-International Certification Reciprocity Consortium
  • 7/87-12/00  Certified C.D.Counselor-Reciprocal #986-Institute for Chemical Dependency Professionals of Minnesota
  • 6/90-3/94 Nationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor #2223-National Certification Reciprocity Consortium
  • 7/87-6/88 Counselor-Level II #1012-South Dakota Chemical Dependency Counselors Certification Board
  • 1/84-7/87 Certified C.D. Counselor #C986-Institute for Chemical Dependency Professionals of Minnesota
  • 7/80-1/84 Certified C.D. Practitioner-#986-Institute for Chemical Dependency Professionals of Minnesota
Honors
  • 2007  First recipient of The Mic Hunter Award For Research Advances. awarded by the Board of Directors of Male Survivor for, “Ceaseless pursuit of knowledge about male sexual abuse in all its occurrences, of the eloquent dissemination of new knowledge in this area, and of the stimulation for further study and concern about revealing, treating and preventing male sexual abuse.”
  • 1999 Fay Honey Knopp Memorial Award, from The National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization,"For recognition of contributions to the field of male sexual victimization treatment and knowledge.”
Board Memberships
  • 2012-2014 Dissertation Committee Member-Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse & Helpseeking: An Embodied Inquiry by Chris Tickner, Chicago School Of Professional Psychology,
  • 3/10-1/11 Board of Directors-Partners For Violence Prevention program for the prevention of violence against females
  • 5/02-8/13 Honorary Patron-Mankind, United Kingdom, organization for the prevention of sexual violence against men
  • 3/01-12/09 Editorial Board-Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity:The Journal of Treatment & Prevention
  • 6/99-8/13  Scientific & Administrative Advisory Committee-Male Survivor: International Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization
  • 8/02-10/03 Program Chair Planning Committee- 10th International Conference On Male SexualVictimization
  • 2002  Ph.D. Thesis Examiner-"Physical Holding In Psychotherapy" by Michelle Anne Webster University of Western Sydney, Australia
  • 9/97-6/99 Advisory Committee-National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization
  • 1/97-2/00 Editor-National Organization On Male SexualVictimization Newsletter
  • 12/97-6/99 Editorial Advisory Board Treating Abuse Today
  • 10/95-3/97 Board Of Directors-National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization
  • 1997 Reviewer-The Journal Of Interpersonal Violence
  • 5/95-8/13 Reviewer-Violence Against Women
  • 1995 Advisory Board Member-Moving Forward
  • 5/93-5/95 Honorary Board Member-Men's Issues Forum
  • 3/92-3/95 Reviewer-Journal of Men's Studies
  • 2/91-8/13 Editorial Board-Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
  • 11/90-10/92 Steering Committee-1992 National Conference on Male Sexual Abuse Survivors
  • 12/86-1/88 Board of Directors-Health Activation Services,
  • 1/84-1/85 Certification Evaluator-Institute for C.D. Professionals of Minnesota
  • 4/83-11/83 Peer Review Board-Institute for C.D. Professionals of Minnesota

Selected Media Appearances

As a result of his publications and public speaking both the print and broadcast media in America and overseas have contacted Dr. Hunter for interviews on psychological topics such as spirituality, the effects of sexual abuse, and recovery from addictions. He has been interviewed by The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, Newsweek, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
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Selected PResentations

Since 1984, Dr. Hunter has made hundreds of presentations to the general public and to professional organizations. He has presented throughout the United States as well as in Canada, England, Mexico, and Mongolia.
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Previous Presentations to the General Public
  • 3/2-4/12, "Couples Communication Retreat,” Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/26-28/11, "Couples Communication Retreat,” Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 9/27/11, London, England, “Utilizing The 12 Steps As A Way To Reduce Shame.” 9/26/11, “Healing Shame Using The Twelve Steps,” Life Works, Old Woking, England.
  • 11/9/08, “Life Lessons: What I’ve Learned From 30 Years With Addicts.” Hazelden Foundation Second Sunday. Center City, MN.
  • 9/19-21/09, "Couples Communication Retreat,” Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 9/12-14/08, "Couples Communication Retreat,” Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/23-25/07, "Couples Communication Retreat,” Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/17-18/07, “Couples Communication Workshop,” Life Works, London, England.
  • 5/1/07, “Lessening Shame & Guilt With The Twelve Step Programme,” London, England.
  • 4/27-29/07, “Couples Communication Workshop,” Life Works, London, England.
  • 3/13/06, "Get Real," Second Sunday, Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN.
  • 2/11-13/05, "Couples Communication Retreat,” Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/27-29/04, "Couples Communication Retreat,” Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/14/04, "Ritual & Ritualism," Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN.
  • 9/18-19/04, "Workshop For Men Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse," Life Works, Old Woking, Surrey, England
  • 9/16/04, "How the 12 Steps Heal Shame," St. Columbas Church, London, England.
  • 9/15/04, "Healing Shame With The 12 Steps," Life Works, Old Woking, Surrey, England. 8/27-29/04, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 12/7/03, "Childhood Sexual Abuse," Unity Unitarian Church, St. Paul, MN.
  • 11/28-30/03, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/15-16/03, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation, Chicago, IL. 11/8-9/03, "Couples Communication Retreat." Hazelden Foundation, New York City, NY
  • 11/8/03, "Male Survivors Of Sexual Assault," Ramsey County Community Human Services Volunteer Training Program, St. Paul, MN.
  • 10/24-26/03, "Couples Sexuality & Spirituality," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 6/27-29/03, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 6/9/03, "Using the 12 Steps To Reduce Shame," Second Sunday Hazelden Foundation Center City, MN.
  • 2/28/03, "Masculinity & Sexual Abuse," Survivors Network Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 2/21-23/02, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 12/18/02, "Emotions: The Language Of Intimacy," Open U., Minneapolis, MN.
  • 11/29/02, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 8/2-4/02, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 6/28-30/02, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 6/9/02, "Forgiveness," Second Sunday Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN.
  • 2/22-24/02, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/23-25/01, "Couple Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 10/17/01, "Emotions: The Language Of Intimacy," First Unitarian Church, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 9/21-23/01, "Advanced Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 8/11/01, "The Effects of Shame On Relationships," Common Bond 2001 International Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 2/22-24/01, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 1/14/01, "Childhood Experiences & Their Impact On Recovery," The Hazelden Foundation, Second Sunday Series, Center City, MN.
  • 2/25-27/00, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/26-28/99, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/14/99, "Sexuality & Recovery," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 9/10-13/99, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 7/9-11/99, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 2/26/28/99, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/27-29/98, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 8/6-9/98, "Recovering From Shame Through The Twelve Steps." Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 5/29-31/98, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 5/7/98, "Your Emotions: The Language Of Intimacy." Mountain Area Health Education Center, Ashville, NC
  • 2/27-29/98, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/20/97, "Addiction & Addictive Behavior," Personal & Community Resource Program, Edina, MN.
  • 8/8/97, "Couples Communication," 48th International Meeting Of Physicians in A.A., Minneapolis, MN.
  • 11/11/96, "Understanding Addiction," Personal & Community Resource Program, Edina, MN. 7/14/96, "Sex & Sexuality In Recovery," Second Sunday, Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN.
  • 5/31-6/2/96, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 3/22-24/96, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 11/17-19/95, "Couples Communication Retreat," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 9/22/95, "Sexually Dysfunctional Families." St. Thomas More Center, Panora, IA.
  • 3/2-5/95, "Intimacy, Sexuality, & Emotions," Hazelden Foundation Renewal Center, Center City, MN.
  • 5/19/94, "Sexual Abuse & The Foster Family," Lakewood Community College, White Bear Lake, MN. 3/2/94, "Male & Female Victimization: Similarities & Differences." An evening with... Treating Abuse
  • Today, Seattle, WA.
  • 11/14/93, "And now about sex..." Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN.
  • 7/10-11/93, "Healing From Gender Shame" (with Peter Dimock),
  • A Celebration Of Diversity, V.O.I.C.E.S. In Action, Springfield, IL.
  • 4/5/93, "Surviving The Effects Of Child Sexual Abuse," Surviving Still: Looking At The Effects Of Child Sexual Abuse On Adult Survivors, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN.
  • 3/17/93, Panel Member: "What Can I Do With A Major In The Social Sciences?" Macalester College, St. Paul, MN.
  • 12/7/92, "Responding To A Sexual Abuse Disclosure," Mankato Technical College, Albert Lee, MN.
  • 5/2/92, "Shame: How Does It Relate To The 12 Steps Of O.A.?" Pax Christi Catholic Church, Eden Prairie, MN.
  • 11/22/91, "Identifying & Coping With Addictions," Hennepin Ave. Methodist Church, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 11/1/91, "Recovering From Shame." Touchstone Counseling, Columbus, OH.
  • 9/13/91, "Gender Shame," (with Peter Dimock), Christian Brothers Retreat Center, Stillwater, MN.
  • 4/6/91, "Healing Shame Using The 12 Steps," Lawyers Concerned For Lawyers Annual Meeting, St. Paul, MN.
  • 3/1/91, "Healing From The Past." Finding Balance, Roseville, MN.
  • 12/5/90, "Healing Shame Using The 12 Steps," Hanley-Hazelden, St. Mary's Education Center, West Palm Beach, FL.
  • 12/2/90, "Sexually Abused Males," The University Episcopal Center, University Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 10/20/90, "Healing Shame Using The 12 Steps," Al-Anon Quiet Interlude, St. Paul, MN. 7/8/90, "Shame & The 12 Steps," Second Sunday, Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN. 5/15/90, "Healing From Sexual Abuse," The Hungry Mind Bookstore, St. Paul, MN. 5/12/90, "The First Step For Codependents," Recovery Place, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 5/3/90, "The 12 Steps & Shame," Alive & Free Alumni Weekend, Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN.
  • 5/1/90, "Improving Your Communication Skills," Private practice office, St. Paul, MN. 4/24/90, "Emotions: The Language Of Intimacy," Private practice office, St. Paul, MN.
  • 5/7/89, "Guilt, Shame & The 12 Steps," Alive & Free Alumni Weekend, Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN.
  • 4/25/89, "Talking To Your Partner About Sex," City of St. Paul Employees, St. Paul, MN.
  • 3/21/89, Panel member: "Careers In Human Services," Macalester College Alumni House, St. Paul, MN.
  • 2/16/89,"Talking To Your Partner About Sex," Walker Library, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 1/5/89, "Why Can't I Stop?: Understanding Compulsive Behaviors," Walker Library, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 12/1/88, "Dealing With Grief," Walker Library, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 11/3/88, "Emotions: The Language Of Intimacy," Walker Library, Minneapolis, MN. 10/11/88, "Understanding Grief," City of St. Paul Employees, St. Paul, MN.
  • 8/24/88, "Family Boundaries," City of St. Paul Employees, St. Paul, MN.
  • 8/17/88, "Identifying & Expressing Emotions," City of St. Paul Employees, St. Paul, MN.
  • 8/10/88, "How To Have A Fair Fight: Dealing With Anger," City of St. Paul Employees, St. Paul, MN.
  • 8/3/88, "How To Have A Fair Fight: Dealing With Anger," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 6/7/88, "How To Have A Fair Fight: Dealing With Anger," Singles All Together, St. Paul, MN.
  • 6/1/88, "Twelve Steps To Healing Shame," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 5/4/88,"Assertive Living," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN. 5/1/88 & 4/25 & 27/88, "Shame & How To Deal With It," Roger's Cable Television, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 4/20/88, "Insights Into Compulsive/Addictive Behaviors," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 4/14/88, "The Impact Of Families," The City Of St. Paul Employees, St. Paul, MN.
  • 3/5/88, "Mother, Father, Self," The Wit, Wisdom, & Wonder Of Women, H.E.R.S. 6th Annual Women's Conference, Bloomington, MN.
  • 4/14/88, "Thank God It's Monday: Compulsive Work," The City Of St. Paul Employees, St. Paul, MN.
  • 7/22/87, "Stopping Smoking: How Do I Begin?" Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 4/15/87, "Intimacy Through Identifying Emotions," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 3/25/87, "How To Talk To Your Partner About Sex," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 2/11/87, "The Importance Of Grieving Abortions & Stillbirths: For Men & Women," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 1/29/87, "Couples Communication: First Step To Intimacy," St. Gerard's Church, Brooklyn Park, MN.
  • 11/26/86, "Emotions: The Language Of Intimacy," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 10/15/86, "Divorce, Death, Separation...Grieving Lost Relationships," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 10/8/86, "Codependency: Helping Till It Hurts," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 9/24/86, "Adult Children Of Alcoholics: The Missing Perspective," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 6/4/86, "Why Do I Smoke, & What Can I Do About It?" Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 4/18/86, "Communicating In Intimate Relationships," Mayflower United Church Of Christ,
  • Minneapolis, MN.
  • 2/24/86, "Stopping Smoking," Magnetic Data, Edina, MN.
  • 1/30/86, "Over-coming Self-defeating Behaviors," St. Girard's Church, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 1/29/86, "Fighting Fair," Health Activation Services Noon Time Lecture Series, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 1/17/86, "Overcoming Self-defeating Behaviors," "Addictions, Feelings, & Family Systems," Mercy Medical Center, Coon Rapids, MN.
  • 10/12/85, "Joyful Sexual Relationships," Men & Women In Relationships 2nd Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
  • 1/20/85, "Male Roles," Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN.
  • 12/9/84, "What Are Addictions?" Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN. 

Previous Presentations for Professionals
  • ​2/4/12, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, 115th Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, “Communication Is The Key: Understanding & Applying Practical Psychology In The Veterinary Clinic.”
  • 10/27/11, Ramsey County Sexual Offense Services, St. Paul, MN, “Sexually Assaulted Men.”
  • 9/27/11, “The Relationship Between Sexual Abuse & Sexual Addiction: Co-morbidity Or Cause & Effect?” London, England.
  • 9/26/11, “The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse & Sex Addiction. Life Works, Old Woking, Surrey, England.
  • 9/24/11, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity and the South Staffordshire NHS Trust, Annual Conference: Family Systems, Co-morbid Presentations, & Paraphilias, London, England, Keynote Presentations, “Here We Are: How Did We Get Here?”& “Here We Are: Now What?”
  • 9/14/11, Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health Annual Conference, Saint Paul, MN, “Spirituality in Recovery: The Overlap of the Principles of the 12 Steps and Those of Jesus.”
  • 8/15/11, Mongolia National Emergency Management Agency, Umnogobi aimag, Mongolia, “The Prevention Of Compassion Fatigue.”
  • 3/12/11, University of MN, School of Social Work, St. Paul, MN, course on chemical dependency, “Compulsive Sexual Abuse Behavior & Substance Abuse.”
  • 3/10/11, Ramsey County Sexual Offense Services, St. Paul, MN, “Sexually Assaulted Men.”
  • 3/8/11, NASAMS Life In The Balance Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, “Interviewing For Sexual Abuse,” & “Issues Of Male Sexual Abuse Victims.”
  • 2/19/11, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice/California Public Defender Association's Annual Death Penalty Conference, Monterey, CA, “Sexual Abuse & Incest.”
  • 2/18/11, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, “Sexual Abuse & Forgiveness.”
  • 10/27/10, Women Veterans Program, VA Health Care System, Salt Lake City, “Sexual Abuse In The Military.”
  • 5/6 & 7/10, ADC Death Penalty Mitigation Program, Denver, CO, “Shame & Trauma: Recognizing Barriers In Developing Mitigation.” “Breaking Down Barriers With Male Survivors Of Sexual Abuse.”
  • 4/26/10, Public Health Presents, Ramsey County Public Health workers, “What men can do to reduce sexual assault.”
  • 4/17/10, 74th Annual MPA Convention, Psychology on the Move: What’s Ahead,” Plymouth, MN, “The Sexual Assault of Females & Males in America’s Military.”
  • 3/20/10, Healing and Hope: 2010 International Conference On Male Survivors, John Jay College of Law, New York City, NY, “Walking Wounded: Sexual Assault In America’s Military.”
  • 3/9/10, The National Alliance of Sentencing Advocates & Mitigation Specialists 17th Annual Training Institute, Nashville, TN, “The Walking Wounded Among Us: Female & Male Victims Of Sexual Abuse In America’s Military,” & “Coping With The Psychological Issues Commonly Exhibited By Male Victims Of Sexual Abuse.”
  • 2/7/10, 8/17/09, & 3/1/09, Alexandra House, Inc. Blaine, MN, sexual assault advocate training, “Working With Men Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted.”
  • 10/29/09, Ramsey County Sexual Offense Services, “Sexually Assaulted Men.” 1/14/09, Macalester College faculty and staff, “The Sexual Assault of Men.”
  • 11/6/08, Minneapolis Community College, Men in crisis course, “Issues Faced By Male With A History Of Sexual Abuse.”
  • 10/30/08, Ramsey County Sexual Offense Services, “Sexually Assaulted Men.”
  • 10/3/08, The University Of Minnesota, Peacemaking course, “Making Peace With the Church After Clergy Sexual Abuse.”
  • 10/26/07, Male Survivor International Conference: Relief, Recovery, & Restoration, John Jay College Of Criminal Justice, New York, NY, Workshop, “Sexual Abuse In America’s Military.”
  • 10/25/07, Male Survivor International Conference: Relief, Recovery, & Restoration, John Jay College Of Criminal Justice, New York, NY, Pre-conference Institute, “An Overview Of Male Sexual Victimization.”
  • 10/18/07, Sexual Offense Services, St. Paul, MN. “Male Victims Of Sexual Assault.”
  • 4/30/07, Life Works, London, England, “The Hidden Majority: The Male Sexual Abuse Survivor.
  • 4/16-17/07, Lake County Community Health Center, Waukegan, IL, “The Treatment Of The Male Sexual Abuse Survivor.”
  • 3/5/07, Sexual Offense Services, St. Paul, MN. “Male Victims Of Sexual Assault.”
  • 10/20/06, National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20th Annual Conference, St. Cloud, MN, “What Makes Sexual Abuse Traumatic?”
  • 10/17/06, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, “Sexual Abuse & Forgiveness.” 10/19/06, Sexual Offense Services, St. Paul, MN. “Male Victims Of Sexual Assault.”
  • 6/10/06, Sexual Offense Services, St. Paul, MN. “Male Victims Of Sexual Assault.”
  • 5/5/06, Panel Member-Treatment of the Adult Survivor of Abuse: Application and Self Care Of The Therapist, Hamm Clinic, St. Paul, MN.
  • 5/12/05, Sexual Assault Services, St. Paul, MN, "Males Victims of Sexual Assault."
  • 2/11/05, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Facilitating Forgiveness Within Psychotherapy."
  • 2/4/05, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "The Ethical Use Of Touch In Therapy."
  • 11/12/04, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Walking Wounded: The Sexually Abused Military Veteran In Psychotherapy."
  • 9/17/04, Life Works, Old Woking, Surrey, England, "Identifying & Assessing Males Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse."
  • 9/4/04, Sexual Assault Services, St. Paul, MN, "Males Victims of Sexual Assault."
  • 2/27/04, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Facilitating Forgiveness Within Psychotherapy."
  • 9/26/03, The National Council On Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, Creating A Culture Of Healthy Sexuality, Minneapolis, MN, "Adult Children Of Sex Addicts."
  • 9/19/03, National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization, 10th International Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Keynote, “The Courage To Be Vulnerable.”
  • 3/21/03, Minnesota Chapter of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, 7th Annual Conference, Sexual Abusers: Evaluating, Intervening, and Treating Across the Life Span," Brooklyn Park, MN, "Issues of Masculinity With Men Sexually Abused As Children."
  • 3/14/03, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Minnesota Chapter, St. Paul, MN, "Chemical Dependency Evaluations."
  • 3/7/03, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Understanding the Male Mind: A Perspective For Therapists."
  • 2/25/03, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, "Forgiveness and Sexual Abuse." 9/25/02, SCAN, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN, "Husband, Brother, Son, Friend: Abused Boys."
  • 8/14/02, Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center, St. Paul, MN, "The Impact of Masculine Expectations on Male Sexual Abuse Survivors."
  • 3/8/02, Haymarket Center, Chicago, IL, Spring Lecture Series, "Masculinity As A Cultural Identity." 3/7/02, Haymarket Center, Chicago, IL, In-service Training, "Clinical Implications Of Abused Males." 3/1/02, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Facilitating Forgiveness Within Psychotherapy."
  • 10/24-28/01, National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization, 9th International Conference, "Healing The Sexual Victimization of Boys & Men." New York, NY, Keynote, "Male Sexual Victimization-It doesn't happen. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't matter." Workshops: "Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy." "I’m Cured, Now What?" (with P. Dimock). Preconference Institute: "Assessing & Treating Male Victims of Child Sexual Abuse: Overview For Therapists."
  • 8/23/01, Haymarket Center, Chicago, IL, Keynote, "Forgiveness-Key To Serenity," Workshops: "The 12 Steps As A Shame Reduction Program." "Men's Issues In Recovery."
  • 6/24/01, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Forgiveness."
  • 4/7/01, Haymarket Center, Chicago, IL, "Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 4/5/01, 6th Annual Clinical Training Conference For Trauma Services In The Public Mental Health System: “Mastering The Key Connection,” New York, NY, Workshops: "Characteristics Of Adults Raised In Sexually Dysfunctional Families." "An Overview Of The Issues Of Identification & Treatment Of Males With A History Of Child Sexual Abuse."
  • 11/14/00, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Defense Mechanisms Throughout the Counseling Process."
  • 10/20/00, Minnesota Association For Marriage & Family Therapy, Minneapolis, MN, "Shame & Addiction."
  • 10/7/00, "Spiritual Issues Of Sexually Abused Males," Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ.
  • 10/6/00, Ohio Psychological Association, Columbus, OH, "The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy."
  • 6/30/00, St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, St. Peter, MN, "Shame, Sexual Abuse, & Addictive Disorders: Etiology, Dynamics, & Treatment."
  • 3/29/00, Minnesota Association on the Treatment of Sex Offenders, Minneapolis, MN, "The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy"
  • 2/11/00, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Rapid Methods for Identifying & Reducing the Impact of Shame."
  • 2/5/00, 103 rd Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, Bloomington, MN, "The Impact of Grief on the Staff & Clients Due to Animal Loss: Increasing Coping Skills." "Overcoming Common Miscommunication Problems."
  • 12/10/99, Department of Community Corrections, Hennepin County Home School, Minnetonka, MN, "The Ethical Use of Touch In Psychotherapy."
  • 12/3/99, Department of Community Corrections, Hennepin County Home School, Minnetonka, MN, "How Touch Affects Humans."
  • 11/5/99, Resiliency: Clinical and Professional Perspectives, Hennepin County Medical Center's Crisis Home Program, Plymouth, MN, "Hope & Hopelessness, & Their Relationship To Resilience" with C. Davidson.
  • 10/29/99, Minnesota Family Based Service Association, St. Paul, MN, "Sexual Abuse, Sexually Dysfunctional Families, & the Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy."
  • 10/21/99, Hazelden Foundation, Fellowship Club, St. Paul, MN, "Sexuality Issues in C.D. Treatment."
  • 10/20/99, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Mental Health Providers' Network, Minneapolis, MN, "The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy."
  • 10/14/99, Eighth Interdisciplinary Conference on Male Victimization: Initiating Social Political Change, Simon Fraiser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Workshop: "The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy," Panel member: “Dynamic Questions & Answers About Male Survivor Issues."
  • 10/7/99, University of Minnesota, Family Social Science Department, St. Paul, MN, "Assessing The Needs Of Members In C.D. Families."
  • 9/17/99, "Exploring the Connection: Interpersonal Violence & Animal Cruelty." American Humane Association, Minneapolis, MN, Panel member.
  • 7/20/99, Haymarket Center 5th Annual Summer Institute on Addiction, Chicago, IL, Keynote: "Going Beyond 'How Does That Make You Feel?'" Workshops: "Sexually Dysfunctional Families," "The Hidden Majority: CD & The Male Sexual Abuse Survivor."
  • 6/15/99, 31st Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, Tucson, AZ, "Going Beyond 'How does that make you feel?'': Effectively Identifying Emotions In Your Clients," "A Hug Never Hurt Anybody?: The Ethical Use Of Touch In Psychotherapy," & "Sexual Compulsivity."
  • 3/12/99, Norfolk Interagency Council On Services To Youth. Norfolk, VA, Keynote: "Abuse as a Political Issue," Workshops: "Healing From the Effects of Family Sexual Dysfunction," & "The Hidden Victims: Seeing Males Who Were Sexually Abused."
  • 3/5/99, Leo A. Hoffman Center, St. Peter, MN, "The Ethical Use of Touch with Adolescent Sex Offenders."
  • 2/19/99, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 10/21/98, Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic, St. Paul, MN, "Addiction as an Attachment Disorder." 10/7/98, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, "Forgiveness & Sexual Abuse."
  • 6/16/98, Summer Institute on Addictions, Haymarket Center, Governors State University, University Park, IL, Workshops: "Male Sexual Abuse: Identification, Short Term Treatment, and Referral," "Identifying Emotions Appropriately," & "Types of Sexually Dysfunctional Families and Their Characteristics."
  • 6/8/98, The Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN, "Touch And Healing.”
  • 5/8/98, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Ashville, NC, "The Ethical Use Of Touch In Psychotherapy."
  • 4/24/98, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Adult Children From Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 3/25/98, National Council On Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity National Conference, Louisville, KY, Workshops: "The Ethical Use Of Touch With Sexually Compulsive Psychotherapy Clients." & "Healing From The Ten Characteristics Of Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 2/20/98, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "The Ethical Use Of Touch In Psychotherapy."
  • 11/13/97, Seventh Upper Midwest Conference On Adolescents In Need, Minneapolis, MN, "Going Beyond 'How Does That Make You Feel?’ Effectively Identifying Emotions In Your Clients."
  • 11/7/97, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Emotions: The Language Of Intimacy."
  • 10/17/97, St. Mary's University Graduate Program, Minneapolis, MN, "The Use Of Touch In Psychotherapy."
  • 10/8/97, Hazelden Foundation, Fellowship Club, St. Paul, MN, "Sexuality Issues In Early Recovery."
  • 9/26/97, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Hope & Hopelessness: The Impact On The Professional Helper" with C. Davidson & W. Percy.
  • 9/18 & 19/97, Seventh International Interdisciplinary Conference On Male Sexual Victimization, J.F. Kennedy University, Orinda, CA, "Everything You Wanted To Know About Male Survivors But Were Afraid To Ask" with L. Morris, J. Struve. & R. Fitzgerald.
  • 5/1/97, Century College, White Bear Lake, MN, "The Ethical Use of Touch In Psychotherapy."
  • 2/28/97, National Council On Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity National Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, "The Ethical Use Of Touch In Psychotherapy." Panel Member-"Ethical Issues in Treatment."
  • 2/3/97, University of Minnesota, Department of Psychology, Graduate Ethics course, "Ethical Issues Related To Client Memory."
  • 10/30/96, 27th Annual Fall C.D. Conference, State Cloud State University, Bloomington, MN, "Using Touch as An Adjunct to Talk Therapy."
  • 10/11/96, Lakewood College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Rapid Treatment of Shame."
  • 6/27/96, Eden Group, Minneapolis, MN, "Characteristics of Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 6/7/96, Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections, White Bear Lake, MN, "Hope & Hopelessness: The Impact on the Professional Helper" with C. Davidson & W. Percy.
  • 4/30/96, Augsburg College, Department of Social Work, Minneapolis, MN, "Sexual Abuse in the Mental Health Population."
  • 12/14/95, Third Upper Midwest Conference on Adolescents in Need, Minneapolis, MN, Workshops: "Characteristics of Teens From Sexually Dysfunctional Families," & "Male Sexual Abuse Victims."
  • 11/30/95, VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD, "Sexual Assault in the Military."
  • 11/2/95, SCAR/Jasper Mountain 1995, Western Regional Symposium, Eugene, OR, Workshops: "The Effects of Sexually Dysfunctional Families," & "Dynamics of Abused Males."
  • 10/19/95, State of Wisconsin, Office Of Public Defenders, Madison, WI, "Understanding the Offender Mentality."
  • 10/5 & 7/95, National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization, "6th World Interdisciplinary Conference on Male Sexual Victimization: Exploring Pathways to Diversity in Healing Prevention, & Research," Columbus, OH, Pre-conference training: "Survivor Workshop: Therapeutic Trauma Reenactment.” Workshop: "Therapeutic Trauma Reenactment" with P. Dimock & J. Struve.
  • 9/14/95, Mille Lacs Academy, Onamia, MN, "Treating Adolescent Shame Issues" with S. Martinetti.
  • 8/31/95, Hazelden Foundation, Fellowship Club, St. Paul, MN, "Sexually Dysfunctional Families & CD Clients."
  • 7/5/95, Minnesota Sexual Psychopathic Personality Center, Moose Lake, MN, "Treating the Victim in the Offender."
  • 5/23/95, Association of Halfway House Alcoholism Programs of North America, St. Paul, MN, "Men's Issues in a Halfway House Setting."
  • 5/19/95, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, NC, "The Hidden Majority: Chemical Dependency & the Male Sexual Abuse Survivor."
  • 4/25/95, Wisconsin Departments of Corrections, “Drug-Abusing Offenders." Green Lake, WI, Workshops: "Characteristics of Persons Raised in Sexually Dysfunctional Families," "Treatment for Adults Sexually Abused as Children," & "What Makes Trauma Traumatic?”
  • 4/5/95, Hazelden Foundation Center for Youth & Families, Plymouth, MN, "The Male Sexual Abuse Survivor in C.D. Treatment."
  • 3/30-31/95, Community Education & Development, Bloomington, MN, Workshops: "Characteristics of Teens From Sexually Dysfunctional Families," & "Male Sexual Abuse Victims."
  • 2/23/95, Minnesota Department of Corrections, "Reducing the Risk by Working Together." Minneapolis, MN, "Therapeutic Issues of Adults Raised in Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 11/11/94, Ohio Coalition on Male Survivor Issues, "Understanding, Healing and Prevention for Male Survivors of Childhood Abuse," Columbus, OH, "The Use of Touch in Psychotherapy with Male
  • Sexual Abuse Survivors" with P. Dimock & J. Struve.
  • 10/21/94, Minnesota Council on Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity, “Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors: The Behaviors in Various Populations," Bloomington, MN, "Decoding Acting Out Relationship Between Adulthood Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Childhood Sexual Abuse."
  • 10/5/94, 25th C.D. Conference, University of MN, "Professionalism: A License for Change." Bloomington, MN, "Now About Sex-Issues of Sexuality in Clients Raised in Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 9/22-23/94, Child Guidance Center of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland, OH,"Male Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: Evaluation & Treatment."
  • 8/9/94, Institute for Professional Development, St. Cloud, MN, "Rapid Treatment of the Shame-based Identity."
  • 6/6/94, St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, St. Peter, MN, "Treating the Victim Within the Offender."
  • 6/3/94, Mercy Health Center, Dyerville, IA, "Treating the Chemically Dependent Sexual Abuse Victim."
  • 8/9/94, Institute for Professional Development, St. Cloud, MN, "Rapid Treatment of the Shame-based Identity."
  • 4/29/94, Lakewood College, White Bear Lake, MN, "Beyond: Surviving: Sexual Abuse Therapy After Memory Recall."
  • 4/4/94, V.A. Hospital, Dept. of Social Work, Minneapolis, MN, "Rapid Treatment Of The Shame Based Identity."
  • 3/3/94, Treating Abuse Today, "Advances in Sexual Abuse Treatment for 1994," Seattle, WA, "Psychotherapy with Male Sexual Abuse Survivors."
  • 1/25/94, Ramsey County Human Services, St. Paul, MN, "Issues of Sexuality in Chronically Mentally Disordered Clients."
  • 10/8/93, Response Sexual Assault Support Services, Chesapeake, VA, "Male Sexual Abuse: Ending the Denial."
  • 10/2/93, Fifth National Conference on Male Sexual Abuse, Washington, DC, "The Wound and the Gift: The Survivor as Therapist" with P. Dimock and J. Struve.
  • 9/23-24/93, The Working Group on Child Sexual Abuse, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, "Advanced Treatment Of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors."
  • 8/21/93, American Psychological Association 101st Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Symposium-"Wounded Warriors: Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse."
  • 8/10/93, The University of Minnesota, "Violence and Its Prevention." St. Paul, MN, "Re-
  • conceptualizing Treatment as Personal Healing and Social Transformation."
  • 7/16/93, Sierra Tucson Treatment Center, Trauma Resolution Conference, The Gift of Hope, Tucson, AZ, Keynote, "Joyous Sexuality: Healing From Family Sexual Dysfunction."
  • 7/10/93, V.O.I.C.E.S in Action, "A Celebration of Diversity" Springfield, IL, "The Use of Touch in Psychotherapy" with P. Dimock.
  • 6/14/93, Washington County Sexual Assault Services, Maplewood, MN, "The Male Victim of Sexual Assault."
  • 6/11/93, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Ashville, NC, "Treatment of Sexually Abused Males."
  • 4/30/93, New Jersey Child Assault Prevention, Workshop-"I Can't Believe a Woman Would Do Such a Thing!" Luncheon Presentation-"Finding New Eyes-Overcoming Societal Beliefs That Have Lead to Male Sexual Abuse Victims Being Ignored."
  • 4/13/93, Advanced Clinical Training Conference, University of North Dakota, Bismarck, ND, "Characteristics of Adults From Sexually Dysfunctional Families," "The Use of Mutual-help Groups," & "A Treatment Model for Adults Sexually Abused as Children."
  • 1/13/93, Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board, St. Paul, MN,"Recommendations for the Treatment of Crime Victims with PTSD."
  • 12/11/92, SunWalk Productions, Minneapolis, MN, "Using Touch in Psychotherapy" with P. Dimock. 12/7/92, Victim's Crisis Center, Albert Lee, MN, "Sexual Abuse Victimization."
  • 11/9/-13/92, Guadalajara, Mexico, "Healing From Gender Shame," with P. Dimock.
  • 10/23/92, St. Aloysius Home, It Happen to Boys Too... Helping Professionals with the Treatment of Sexually Abused Males. Warwick, RI, Keynote, "The Effects the Sexual Abuse Recovery Movement on American Society, Workshops-"Adult Children of Sexual Dysfunction," & "Children of Sexual Dysfunction: Therapeutic Issues & Treatment Strategies."
  • 10/16/92, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "Communication Problems Between Staff & Clients."
  • 10/4-6/92, National Conference of Sexual Compulsivity/ Addiction, Minneapolis, MN, Panel presentation-"Masturbation: Sexual Health & Recovery," Workshops-"The Treatment of the Sexually Compulsive Client with a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse," & "Characteristics & Treatment Issues Commonly Found in Adults Raised in Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 10/1-2/92, St. Luke's Child Protection Center, Fall Conference, “Child Protection: Approaches to Child Abuse, Prevention, Investigation, and Treatment." Cedar Rapids, IA, Workshops: "Assessment of Male Victims," "Treatment of Male Victims," "Societal Factors that Impact the Treatment of Male Victims of Sexual Abuse," & "The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Recovering Chemically Dependent Males."
  • 9/10/92, International Conference for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Portland, OR, Pre-conference Institute: "Healing Gender Shame in the Treatment Provider" with P. Dimock & J. Struve.
  • 9/2/92, Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Minneapolis, MN, "The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse."
  • 6/12/92, The National Council on Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, "An Interdisciplinary Conference on Sexual Addiction, Compulsion and Trauma", New Orleans, LA, Pre-conference workshop-"Working with Adult Children of Sexual Dysfunction," Plenary session-"The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse & Compulsive Sexual Behavior."
  • 6/5/92, HealthCare Connection, Horizon Hospital, Clearwater, FL, "Sexually Abused Male: Journey to Recovery."
  • 4/6-18/92, Psychiatric Institute of Montgomery County, Rockville, MD, "Advanced Treatment of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors.' with P. Dimock & J. Struve.
  • 4/24/92, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "Client Behaviors that Suggest a History of Childhood Abuse."
  • 3/18/92, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, "Common Hour" Bloomington, MN, "The Use of Touch in Psychotherapy."
  • 3/13/92, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "Language Choices When Discussing Sexuality With Clients."
  • 3/6/92, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, NC, "The Identification, Assessment & Treatment Of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors."
  • 2/21/92, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "The Therapeutic Use of Internal, External, & Fantasy Awareness."
  • 2/7/92, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, WI, "Assessment & Treatment of the Male Sexual Abuse Victim."
  • 1/3/92, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "The Identification of Emotions." 12/6/91, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "Active Listening."
  • 12/4/91, Earnie Larsen Life Management Center, Plymouth, MN, "Identifying Sexual Abuse Victims in the General Clinical Population."
  • 11/7-9/91, Glorieta Conference Center, Santa Fe, NM, "Advanced Treatment of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors," With P. Dimock & J. Struve.
  • 11/2/91, Touchstone Counseling, Columbus, OH, "The Healing of Child Sexual Abuse."
  • 10/17/91, Albany County Rape Crisis Center, Eighth Annual Conference, Albany, NY, "Societal Factors that Impact the Treatment of Male Victims of Sexual Abuse," & "Strategies for the Rapid Treatment of Adults Who Have Experienced Trauma."
  • 9/30-10/1/91, Adolescent Victims of Indecent Sexual Encounters, Cincinnati, OH, "Practical Steps to Healing the Pain of Child Sexual Abuse."
  • 9/20/91, Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center, Anoka, MN, "Issues of Sexuality in the Treatment of the Public Patient."
  • 6/7/91, Tri-County Sexual Assault Network, Yakima, WA, "The Sexually Abused Male."
  • 3/23/91, The American Orthopsychiatry Association 68th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, "Men Abused as Boys," with S. Parker & J. Rusinoff.
  • 3/15/91, American Indian Center, Minneapolis, MN, "Characteristics of Adult Children of Sexually Dysfunctional Families," & "Facilitating the Reduction of Shame Using the 12 Step Program."
  • 2/23/91, CPC Parkwood Hospital, Atlanta, GA, "Special Issues in the Treatment of Sexual Abuse Survivors."
  • 2/7/91, Institute for Behavioral Medicine, Professional Development Series, Golden Valley, MN, "Adult Children of Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 12/21/90, Kempe National Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Child Abuse & Neglect, Denver, CO, "Treatment Issues With Male Sexual Abuse Survivors."
  • 12/17/90, West Pines Hospital, Wheatridge, CO, "Compulsive Sexual Behavior & C.D."
  • 11/16/90, Third National Male Survivor Conference, "New Perspectives For A New Decade," Tucson, AZ, Keynote, “Learning from the Liberation Movements that Preceded Us," Workshop: "Adult Children of Sexually Dysfunctional Families," Institute: "Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse" with P. Dimock & J. Struve.
  • 11/9/90, Adolescent Victims of Indecent Sexual Encounters, Cincinnati, OH, "The Identification & Treatment of the Male Victim of Sexual Abuse."
  • 11/3/90, The Society for the Scientific Study of Sex 1990 Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, "Therapeutic Issues of Males Who Have Been Sexually Abused: The Provider's Use of Language," " A Therapy Model for Working with Adult Children of Sexually Dysfunctional Families."
  • 10/26/90, 21st Annual Chemical Dependency Fall Conference, Chemical Dependency Perspective: Scope, Boundaries & Limitations, Bloomington, MN, "Professional Boundaries: Vital for the Mental & Emotional Health of the Counselor."
  • 9/7/90, Rape & Sexual Assault Center's Fall Conference, Minneapolis, MN, "Treatment of the Male Sexual Abuse Survivor: Advanced Training for Professionals."
  • 6/6/90, State of Iowa, Department of Human Services, Mental Health Institute, Independence, IA, "The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Recovering C.D. Males."
  • 5/21-22/90, The Third National Conference on Sexual Compulsivity/Addiction, Minneapolis, MN, Workshops: "Adult Children of Sexually Dysfunctional Families," "Understanding Sexual Behavior: A Continuum," & "AIDS & Compulsive Sexual Behavior."
  • 5/11/90, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "Professional Ethics & Boundaries."
  • 4/6/90, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "MI/CD Clients & Sexual Abuse."
  • 2/15/90, Hazelden Foundation, Fellowship Club, St. Paul, MN, "Gender Issues in C.D. Treatment."
  • 1/13/90, Washington County Sexual Assault Volunteers, Oakdale, MN, "Male Sexual Abuse Victims."
  • 1/11/90, New Connections Treatment Programs, St. Paul, MN, "Adolescent Male Sexual Abuse Victims."
  • 9/22-23/89, The Male Survivor: Assessment & Treatment of Male Sexual Abuse Victims." Atlanta, GA, Workshop: "Use of the Terms 'Victim' & 'Survivor' In Stages of Grief Commonly Seen in Recovery From Sex Abuse," Panel Member: "Survivors As Healers-Professionals Speak Out."
  • 9/15/89, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "Boundaries in the Family & the Therapeutic Relationship."
  • 9/11/89, Hazelden Foundation Professional Forum, Exploring the Other Addictions, St. Paul, MN, "Treating Sexual Addiction: Too Much of a Good Thing?"
  • 7/14/89, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "Facilitating the Expression of Emotion." 6/22/89, Burkwood Residence, Hudson, WI, "Behavior Therapy With CD/MI Clients."
  • 5/11/89, Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN, "Using the 12 Step Program with Shame Based Clients."
  • 4/28/89, Coalition of Adolescent Sex Therapists, Golden Valley, MN, "The Relationship Between Sexual Abuse & Compulsive Sexual Behavior."
  • 4/13/89, Hazelden Fellowship Club, St. Paul, MN, "Compulsive Sexual Behavior."
  • 1/23/89, "Chemical Dependency & Intimacy Dysfunction." Program in Human Sexuality, University of MN Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, "Intimacy Dysfunction in Male Sexual Abuse Survivors."
  • 10/27/88, "Male Sexual Abuse Victims & Offenders: Controversies in Treatment." Minneapolis, MN, "Use & Misuse of the Terms Victim & Survivor" with P. Gerber.
  • 10/21/88, Conflict of Interests, The 19th Annual C. D. Fall Conference, Brooklyn Park, MN, "Question: Is Chemical Abuse a Disease or Willful Misconduct? Answer: Yes."
  • 9/19-20/88, The 2nd National Conference on Sexual Compulsivity/Addiction, Minneapolis, MN, Workshops: "Characteristics of Adult Children of Sex Addicts" & "Current Drawbacks in the Use of 12 Step Groups for the Treatment of Compulsive/Addictive Sexual Behavior."
  • 9/13/88, South Dakota Correction Association, Annual Fall Conference, Spearfish, SD, "Will the Sex Addiction Model of Treatment Have Any Application in Corrections?"
  • 6/6/88, Hazelden Foundation, St. Paul, MN, "Sexual abuse." 5/25/88, Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN, "Intimacy & Men."
  • 4/18/88, Project Impact Symposium on Adolescent, Male Sexuality, Brooklyn Park, MN, "Deviancy & Family Systems", with P. Puffer.
  • 1/79-1/88, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, Annual lecture to psychology students on addictions & family systems.
  • 1/22/87, College of St. Catherine, Minneapolis, MN, Lecture to Human Sexuality Class on "Sexual Victimization."
  • 11/13/87, Yankton County Child Protection Team, Yankton, SD, "Compulsive & Addictive Sexual Behavior: Under-Standing The Dynamics & Treatment."
  • 6/22/87, Southeastern Regional Drug Abuse Prevention Resource Center, Sioux Falls, SD, "Shame, Addictions & the Family System."
  • 5/18-19/87, First National Conference on Sexual Compulsivity/Addiction: Controversies in Definition, Etiology and Treatment. Minneapolis, MN, Workshops: "The Membership of the Self-help Group S.A.A." & "The Treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Using the Addiction & Family Systems Models."
  • 4/2/87, Minnesota Rehabilitation Counseling, Association, Falcon Heights, MN, "Grief & Loss."
  • 3/26/87, Fairview/Deaconess Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, In-service on sexual abuse for C.D. & Psychiatric Unit staffs.
  • 2/24/87, St. Mary's Hospital, Depression Unit Staff, Minneapolis, MN, "Sexual Abuse & Depression."
  • 2/8-9/87, University of South Dakota, Drug & Alcohol Studies Program & SD Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Rapid City, SD, "Shame, Addiction & the Family."
  • 11/85-1/87, University Of MN, Alcohol & Drug Education Program, Family Social Science Dept., St. Paul, MN, Annual lecture, "Sexuality Issues In C.D. Treatment."
  • 11/25/86, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, Lecture on chemical health to Resident Assistants. 8/5/86, Metropolitan Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, In-service on compulsive spending. 9/19/85, River Ridge C.D. Treatment Center, Burnsville, MN, In-service on family systems. 8/23/85, The Johnson Institute, Minneapolis, MN, "Alcohol, Drugs & Family Recovery."
  • 5/11/85, American Association Of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists, Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, "The Demographics Of A Self-help Group: S.A.A."
  • 4/26/84, University Of MN, Program In Human Sexuality, Minneapolis, MN, In-service on compulsive sex.
  • 3/29/84, Hazelden Foundation, Pioneer House, Plymouth, MN, In-service for clergy on male issues.
  • 2/23/84, University of MN, Dept. of Conferences & Continuing Education, The Nature & Treatment Of Addictive Behaviors, Minneapolis. MN, Workshop on compulsive sex, Member of the planning committee.
  • 6/19/84, Veterans Administration Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, Sexuality in-service, Department of Psychiatry. 

Experience

Dr. Hunter has offered private psychotherapy services since 1989.  His previous experience is listed below.
Previous Experience
  • 11/95-8/13  Independent Contractor The Hazelden Foundation, Facilitated workshops & retreats
  • 9/98-6/00  Adjunct Program Assistant Professor,Graduate Program in Human Development, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
  • 6/98-6/99  Adjunct Program Assistant Professor,Graduate Program in Education & Educational Administration, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
  • 10/92-6/96  Trainer & co-founder with Peter Dimock & Jim Struve, Shunomi CreekConsultants Atlanta, GA
  • 12/94-6/96  Staff Consultant-In-patient C.D. adults, Fairview Riverside Medical Center Minneapolis, MN
  • 8/88-3/89  Psychotherapist-Southwest Family Services, Minneapolis, MN
  • 5/84-8/88  Psychotherapist-Health Activation Services, Minneapolis, MN
  • 1/84-8/88  Psychotherapist-Compulsivity Clinics Of America, Minneapolis, MN
  • 10/86-4/88  Clinic Coordinator-Compulsivity Clinics of America Minneapolis, MN & Rapid City, SD, Development of educational material, marketing, & coordination of staff
  • 1/87-11/87  Co-director-Health Activation Services Minneapolis, MN, Long range planning, interviewing staff applicants
  • 1/84-7/86  Psychotherapist-New Life Family Workshops, Arizona. California, Texas, & Washington
  • 1/84-8/84  Case Manager-The Family Renewal Center Fairview/Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN program for sexually compulsive men
  • 11/81-8/84  Consultant-The Johnson Institute C.D.Counselor Training Program Minneapolis, MN
  • 10/83-8/84  Aftercare Counselor-Hazelden Foundation/Fellowship Club, St. Paul, MN, Created & presented a twelve week program for C.D. adults & their families
  • 7/80-10/83  Case Manager-Hazelden Foundation-Fellowship Club Intermediate Care Facility for CD adults, St. Paul, MN
  • 1/83 Instructor-Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, “Chemical Use in America”
  • 10/79-12/79 Counselor Aide Chanhassen Treatment Center, Chanhassen, MN, In-patient C.D. treatment
  • 9/79-1/80  Detox Aide-Chanhassen Treatment Center Detoxification Unit
  • 5/78-6/79  C.D. Technician- Twin Town In-patient CD Treatment Center, St. Paul, MN

Expert Witness

Dr. Hunter has been retained as an expert witness in both civil and criminal cases throughout the country, addressing the psychological issues related to childhood sexual abuse.  He has also conducted continuing legal education on this issue.
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Office Location:

357 Kellogg Boulevard East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Directions:  From 94:  Take the Mounds Boulevard exit.  Turn south onto Mounds Boulevard, and go a few hundred feet to E. Kellogg Boulevard.  Take a right onto E. Kellogg Boulevard and continue down to the end of the ramp.  You will see the building on your right, just after you pass under the Highway 52 bridge.  There is street meter parking in front of the building.
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