Managing Psychosocial Risks (Digital Badge). Free for a limited time - Access here.
Ph.D.
Professor of Counseling, University of Montana
Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan is a professor at the University of Montana and a clinical psychologist with over 100 publications.
Expert Bio
John Sommers-Flanagan is a professor of counseling at the University of Montana, a clinical psychologist, and author or coauthor of over 100 publications, including nine books and many professional training videos. His books, co-written with his wife Rita, include Tough Kids, Cool Counseling (ACA Publications), Clinical Interviewing (Wiley), Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice (Wiley), and Suicide Assessment and Treatment Planning: A Strengths-Based Approach (ACA Publications). In 2018, he published a three-part, 7.5-hour suicide training video with Psychotherapy.net. John is a sought-out keynote speaker and professional workshop trainer in the areas of (a) counseling youth, (b) working with parents, (c) suicide assessment and treatment, and (d) happiness. He has published many newspaper columns, Op-Ed pieces, and has had recent articles in Psychotherapy Networker, Counseling Today, and Slate Magazine. In his wild and precious spare time, John enjoys running (slowly), dancing (poorly), laughing (loudly) and producing home-made family music videos.
Continue Reading
Less
Education
Ph.D., Psychology
University of Montana
1986
Master of Arts (M.A.) Psychology
University of Montana
1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Psychology
Oregon State University
1980
More
Less
Honors & Awards
George M. Dennison Distinguished Faculty Award
University of Montana
2019
Don Dinkmeyer Social Interest Award
American Counseling Association
2018