Teaching
Dr. Shook is an assistant professor and graduate faculty member at Life University’s College of Online Education, Master’s in Positive Psychology Program, specializing in positive psychology and coaching. Courses taught have included Mindfulness-Based Coaching Psychology, The Art of Self-Care, Applied Positive Psychology, Theories & Techniques of Coaching, and The Science of Happiness.
He also previously taught undergraduates at Life University and at Georgia State University. Classes taught have included: Abnormal Psychology, Counseling, Psychological Testing, Pain Management, Sport Psychology, Personality Theories, Psychology of Excellence, Introductory and Advanced Coaching, Group Dynamics and several other courses.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Georgia State University, 1993
Program approved by the American Psychological Association
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Georgia State University, 1986
M.A. in Clinical/Community Psychology, Chapman University, Orange, California, 1984
B.A. in Psychology Chapman University, Orange, California, 1981
LICENSURE
Psychologist, State of Georgia, License Number 1908
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Georgia, License Number 1898
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through The International Coaching Federation.
Board Certified Coach (BCC) through the Center for Credentialing and Education.
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) through the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia.
CURRENT CLINICAL PRACTICE FUNCTION
1993-continuing. Psychologist in Private Practice, Marietta and Atlanta, Georgia. Specializing in Adult, Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapy. Also Specializing in Psychological Evaluations for Adults, Children and Adolescents. Evaluations include personality issues as well as educational evaluations. Practice Includes Forensic evaluation and testimony.
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED PREDOCTORAL
RESIDENCY
July 1991 – June 1992-University of Virginia, Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry
Charlottesville, VA.
University of Virginia Health Sciences Center Rotations: Pain Management Center, Department of Anesthesiology; Neuropsychology Assessment Laboratory, Western State Hospital; Child and Family Outpatient Services, Department of Psychiatry.; Adult Outpatient Services, Department of Psychiatry.
FELLOWSHIP
July 1992 – June 1993- University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Pain Management Center, Department of Anesthesiology. Positions included providing clinical services, research, and teaching.
Included minor Rotation in Child and Family Psychiatric Clinic.