Ryan Hovis

Email: ryan-hovis@bethel.edu
Job Titles
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Teaching Partner of Counseling
Counseling (M.A.), Graduate School -
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Highlight
Teaching Partner of Counseling
Started at Bethel
2016
Education
- Bethel University - B.A. in Psychology, 2009
- Wheaton College - M.A. in Clinical Psychology, 2011
- Wheaton College - Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, 2016
Biography
Dr. Hovis received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Family studies from Bethel University. He then pursued his terminal Master of Arts at Wheaton College Graduate School, and further obtained his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Clinically, Dr. Hovis has worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health, college counseling, inpatient and outpatient hospitals, and private practice. Dr. Hovis is a licensed psychologist (MN) and a Board-Approved LPC/LPCC Supervisor (Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy).
Courses Taught
Introduction to Psychology
Theories of Personality
Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling
Principles of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Individual and Family Assessment
Awards
Graduate Psychology Department Faith & Psychology Award, Wheaton College Graduate School
Author P. Rech Clinical Psychology Integration Award, Wheaton College Graduate School
Publications
Van Dyke, D. J., & Hovis, R. D. (2014). Systemic critique of the DSM-5: A medical model for human problems and suffering. Journal of Psychology And Christianity, 33(1), 84-89.
Presentations
Hovis, R.D. & Van Dyke, D. J. (2017) Systemic Integration: Consensus between Christian MFTs. Presentation at the Annual Convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), Chicago, IL.
Hovis, R. D., & Van Dyke, D. J. (2015). The emergence of systemic integration: Exploring theological, clinical and practical implications. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), Denver, CO.
Hovis, R. D.& Buchheit, S. (2015). Into the wild: Clinical implications and application of wilderness therapy with at-risk youth. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS), Denver. CO.
Hovis, R. D., Stegman, S., Schruba, A., Hook, K., Kimmel, J., & Aten, J. (2013). Disaster spiritual and emotional care in professional psychology: A review. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS), Portland, OR.
Kahn, T., Watson, T., & Hovis, R. D. (2012). Death and dying in the 21st century: Religious and cultural implications for clinical practice. Presentation at the Annual Convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), Washington, DC.
Flanagan, K., Carrick, C., Vandenhoek, K., Hovis, R. D., Ahn, G. & Pressley, J. (2012). Let’s not overlook the social side of adolescent spirituality. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), Washington, DC.
Hovis, R. D.. & Darling, S. (2009). Social desirability and false identification of a blank lineup. Poster presentation at the annual Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC). St. Paul, MN.
Certificates and Licenses
Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota, LP6185
Professional Organizations, Committees, and Boards
American Psychological Association, Member
Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Regular Member
Minnesota Psychological Association, Member
Areas of expertise
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (training), Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) (training), DC 0-5
Research interests
Family systems and spirituality