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What is a Ph.D. in Psychology?

The Doctor of Philosophy degree, Ph.D., is the highest degree awarded by a university and is granted only upon sufficient evidence of scholarship. A Doctor of Philosophy in Humanistic Psychology is trained to do research, and to work therapeutically to modify behavior and mental processes. The emphasis is on the "Whole Person Approach." When the whole person functions together harmoniously the complete individual performs best. A humanistic therapist aims to help patients achieve their fullest potential by removing blocks for growth in order to enjoy a higher quality of life.

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About Dr. Bekoff

After a successful business career, both in sales and as an executive in the petroleum industry, Oscar Bekoff retired at 62. He took the view that his retirement was not an end, but a beginning--an opportunity to begin something new. He did not want a retirement filled only with skiing, golfing, tennis, etc. Instead, he decided that he wanted to help other people. So, after completing his undergraduate degree, he went on to obtain M.S. and Ph. D. degrees in psychology and started a practice in psychotherapy. (His thesis was titled, "Methodology of Survival in College.")

Intra Persona Therapy: The Whole Person Approach

He quickly realized that he wanted to help as many people as possible, as efficiently as possible. So, at the age of 70, he wrote his book, "It's Yours For The Asking / A Personal Stance." At the age of 80, it occurred to him that he could reach and help even more people through the World Wide Web, so he created his websites.

Dr. Bekoff, now 89 years young, lives in Tamarac, Florida.

1982 - Present: Psychotherapist (consultant), psychotherapy and behavioral medicine, Tamarac, FL
1992-1996: Adjunct Faculty, Outreach Program, Lees-McCrae College, Banner Elk, NC
1990: Consultant to the Florida Pepper Commission on Aging
1985-1992: Instructor, Continuing Education, Broward Community College, Coconut Creek, FL
1985-1988: Board of Governors, Behavioral Science Center, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
1984-1988: Professor, Psychology Department, Long Island University, Greenvale, NY
1988: Author, "It's Yours For The Asking / A Personal Stance" (Second Edition, 1999)
1988: Originator, "Intra-Persona Therapy" Whole Person Approach

1986; Ninety Hours of Post Doctoral training At The "Institute of Holistic Counseling" Long Island University, Greenvale, New York

1986 Certified as "Supervisor of Mediators" By The Association of Family Counselors and Mediators, Inc.