About Bob Griffin

Robert (Bob) L. Griffin, M.Div., Psy.D., Diplomate 

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

Robert


I specializing in individual and couple's education and training.  I am a Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education/Training.  Now with the Foundation for Therapeutic and Spiritual Empowerment, Inc. (FT&SE, Inc.).  With over 45 years experience as a minister and relationship educator and as a Diplomate in Psychotherapy and Supervision accredited by the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, I currently work with a broad spectrum of clients.  Among my areas of expertise are marriage relationships, grief recovery, and pastoral training (Clinical Pastoral Education/Training).

I am a "pastoral education and training specialist" which is defined by ordination in a professional's faith association and training in pastoral psychotherapy.  My work is accredited by a professional agency regulating education and training practice competence (College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy).   A pastoral training center is viewed as a legitimate and important extension of the church's ministry to "all sorts and conditions of men and women."  The center is faith based but is not limited to persons of any particular faith.


Education
Perry High School, Perry, Georgia, 1959
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Belhaven University, Jackson, MS (1963)
Master of Divinity, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA (1967)
One year post-graduate studies in Ethics, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA
Certified training in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Georgia
Doctoral studies in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Graduate Theological Foundation


Certifications & Awards
Diplomate, College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP)
Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association

Retired U. S. Army Chaplain (Major), U. S. Army Chaplain's Corp
Certified Family Life Educator, The National Council on Family Life
Certified Myers-Briggs (Personality) Type Counselor
Certified Prepare/Enrich (Marriage Relationship Assessment) Trainer
"Citizen of the Year, 2005", Henry County (GA) Chamber of Commerce
Minister Member, (Retired) The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

I am a past Convener of the Atlanta Chapter of the College of Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy and served on the International Governing Board of CPSP.