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Dr. Terri S. Watson
M.A. in Clinical Psychology Program Coordinator
Associate Professor of Psychology
On faculty since 1996

Phone: (630) 752-7049
Fax: (630) 752-7033
Terri.S.Watson @wheaton.edu

Education

Psy.D. Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology, 1991

M.A. Wheaton College Graduate School, Clinical Psychology, 1986

B.A. Indiana University, Bloomington, Psychology and Religious Studies 1982

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, 1993

Approved Supervisor, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 2001
 
Professional and Personal Interests
Terri S.Watson, M.A.Program Coordinator, is a licensed clinical psychologist and approved supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Her clinical interests include child and family therapy, couples therapy, play therapy, clinical supervision, and women's issues. She maintains her clinical practice as Associates in Clinical Care and also provides clinical consultation for government and private organizations. Dr. Watson's research interests include gender issues, faith-praxis integration, couples therapy. She is actively involved in the Children and Worship program at her church and enjoys helping children discover the joys of worship through play. She has maintained a long-term interest in missions and seeks out cross- cultural applications of psychology. Dr. Watson is the mother of two children and enjoys sailing, scuba diving, running, and gardening.

Courses Taught
  • Humanistic/Experiential Theory and Practice with Individuals and Systems
  • Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Foundations of Mental Health
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Advanced Marital and Family Systems
  • Play Therapy

Membership in Professional Societies

  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Approved Supervisor
  • Alumni, The Family Institute of Chicago
  • Christian Association for Psychological Studies
  • Ilinois Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Research

Dr. Watson completed her APA approved Internship at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Systems, and is an alumna of The Family Institute of Chicago. A licensed clinical psychologist and approved supervisor with The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr. Watson specializes in clinical supervision, child and family therapy, and assessment/consultation with community organizations. She recently published a paper on gender issues in the integration of psychology and spirituality in The Journal of Psychology and Theology.

Papers Published and/or Presented

  • Watson, Terri S. (in press.) Domestic Violence: Supporting women who are in an abusive relationship. In Women’s Emergency Response Handbook for Small Group Leaders, Loveland: Group Publishing.
  • Watson, Terri S. (in press.) Rape: Helping women survive a sexual assault. In Women’s Emergency Response Handbook for Small Group Leaders, Loveland: Group Publishing. 
  • Watson, T.S., Lee, T., Jones, S., & Butman, R. (in press).  Experiential psychotherapies.  In Jones, S. & Butman, R. (Eds.).  In Modern Psychotherapies: A Christian appraisal, Second Edition.  Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.
  • Watson, T.S., Jones, S., &  Butman, R. (in press). Person-centered therapy.  In Jones, S. & Butman, R. (Eds.).  In Modern Psychotherapies: A Christian appraisal, Second Edition .  Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.
  • Watson, T.S. (2006). Divorce: Helping your friend cope with all of its difficulties.  In Emergency Response Handbook for Small Group Leaders. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing.
  • Watson, T.S. (September, 2006). Sapiential Theology and Contemporary Clinical Psychology:  Reclaiming the practical, pastoral, spiritually formative function of psychology-theology integration.  Institute for Spiritual Formation Lecture Series, Pine Rest Christian Hopsital, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Watson, T.S. (January, 2006).  Clothed with Kindness.  Wheaton Graduate School Chapel Talk, Wheaton, IL.
  • Watson, T.S. (August, 2005).  Family and community life.  Invited lecture at HoneyRock Passage Program, Three Lakes, WI.
  • Watson, T.S. (December, 2004).  Embracing your family inheritance.  Wheaton College Chapel Talk, Wheaton, IL.
  • Watson, T.S., Burdine-Prevost, S., Faries, S., Para-Mallam, F. (2003).  Finding the feminine voice in the integration of psychology, theology, and spirituality: A content analysis of the integrative journals.  In Hall, T. & McMinn, M. Spiritual Formation, Counseling, and Psychotherapy.  New York:  Nova Science Publishers.
  • Watson, R.A., Watson, T.S., Smith, J. & Sierra, J. (2002). New Freedom and Responsibility in Clinical Supervision and Training: Theory, Culture, and Christian Tradition. Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Arlington Heights, IL.
  • Kimball, C.N., Watson, T.S., Canning, S.S. & Laiding, J. (2002). Responsible Development of Women in Christian Academia: Listening to Seasons of Life. Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Arlington Heights, IL. ·
  • Watson, T.S. & Watson, R.A.(2002). Introduction to basic counseling skills for youth leaders. In The Comprehensive Guide to Youth Ministry Counseling. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing
  • Watson, T.S. (2002). Family conflict and communication. In The Comprehensive Guide to Youth Ministry Counseling. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing
  • Watson, T.S. (2002). Divorced/single-parent/blended family issues. In The Comprehensive Guide to Youth Ministry Counseling. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing
  • Watson, T.S. (2002). IVP Series on Gender and Singleness. In Davis, J., Ryken, L., & Martin, T. Reading for Life: 100 Christian College teachers reflect on the books that shaped their lives. Xlibris Corp.
  • Watson, T.S., Burdine-Prevost, S., Faries, S., Para-Mallam, F. (2001). Gender differences in the integration literature: A content analysis of JPT and JPC by gender and integration type. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 29(1), 52-60.
  • Neal, C.J., Watson, T.S., Canning, S.S., & Brady, J.L. (2001). Missing voices: Professional challenges for academic women. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 20(2),132-144.
  • Watson, T.S. & Watson, R.A. (October, 2001). Trauma, Recovery, and Spiritual Growth in Children and Adolescents. Annual Regional Meeting of the National Association of Christian Child and Family Agencies, Lisle, IL.
  • Watson, T., Brady, J., Canning, S., & Kimball, C.N. (August, 2001). Women in the Integrative Forum. Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
  • Kimball, C.N., Canning, S., Brady, J. & Watson, T. (August, 2001). Looking for Each Other: Women Scholars in the Faith Academy. Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.