GCU Faculty | Tom Alexander

Tom Alexander

Adjunct Faculty

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Biography

Award winning professor. Licensed professional counselor with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling and Ph.D. Psychology, Specialization in Addiction Psychology. Excellent communicator, strong interpersonal skills with over ten years’ experience in different leadership roles within the field of psychology. Among the key areas are academia and research with in-depth knowledge of the concepts of psychology through research and content publication.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Master of Rehabilitation Counseling

Programs Taught

Graduate Certificate of Completion in Mental Health and Wellness Emphasis in Community Mental Health Administration
Graduate Certificate of Completion in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Family Dynamics Studies
Graduate Certificate of Completion in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Integrated Health
Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Christian Ministry
Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Community Mental Health Administration

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Classes

MHW-510: Ethics and Cultural Diversity in Mental Health and Wellness
MHW-512: Introduction to Family Dynamics & Systems
MHW-520: Group Dynamics
MHW-522: Family Development
MHW-630: Documentation, Research, & Information Literacy in Mental Health & Wellness

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Research Interests

Currently studying the prevalence of trauma-specific counseling that is present in substance use disorder treatment facilities. Article has been submitted for publication recently.

Publications

Alexander, T, Hoke, M., Barrett, K., and Cumella, E.. (2020). Advances in Addiction and Recovery.
Alexander, T., Hoke, and M., Barrett, K.. (2022). Trauma, PTSD, Substance Use, & Neuroscience.
Matthews, T. G., Alexander, T.. (2022). Men with co-occurring disorders.
Reyes-Fournier, E., Matthews, T. G., & Alexander, T.. (2022). Assessments of co-occurring disorders, levels of care, and ASAM requirements.

Licenses / Certificates

EMDR Trained Clinician
Unofficial Transcript - Unofficial Transcript

Awards

Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award - 2019
Encouragement and Inspiration-Student Nominated Award - 2020
Outstanding Professor Award - 2021
Outstanding Scholarship and Professional Development - 2020

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