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Faculty Directory
J. Jeffrey Means
Credentials
M.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Title
Associate Professor & Chairperson
Department
Behavioral Medicine
Specialty
Clinical Psychology and Pastoral Psychotherapy
E-mail: Jeffrey.Means@dmu.edu
Phone: 515-271-1627
Biography
Ph.D., Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; M.Div., Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN; M.S., Counseling & Guidance, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; B.S., Biological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
I have been a pastoral psychotherapist and licensed clinical psychologist in the Des Moines community since 1980. My background is in object relations theory, self psychology, attachment theory and trauma theory. My clinical practice at Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center includes short and long-term psychotherapy with adults and couples with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns, as well as conducting psychological evaluations. As Director of Professional Education at the Center, I am involved in clinical supervision and teaching, and administer the Center’s psychotherapy training program for clergy and mental health professionals. I have been at Des Moines University since November 2003.
Board Certifications
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Teaching Elder Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Iowa Diplomate, American Association of Pastoral Counselors Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Classes Taught
Behavioral Medicine, Psychiatry, and Religious & Spiritual Issues in Patient Care.
Experience
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Department of Behavioral Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, November 2003 – present
Director of Professional Education, Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, Des Moines, IA, November 2003 – present
Adjunct Faculty Member, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL, 1982-present
Director of Clinical Services & Professional Education, Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, Des Moines, IA, January 1988-November 2003
Director of Clinical Education, Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, Des Moines, IA, May 1980-December 1987
Associate Pastor, Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN, January 1971-October 1974
Research
My research interests include: the nature of professional education, dissociative disorders, the destructive impact of violence on self-development, the nature of evil and how to conceptualize it for clinical practice, and the role spirituality and faith play in the health and well-being of people.
Recent Publications
Means, J. “Cultural Myths.” Connecting. September/October 2005, p.1.
"Thoughts on the Passion – When Will the Violence End?" Connecting. May/June 2004, pp. 1-2.
“Little Things Make a Big Difference.” Connecting. September/October 2003, pp. 1-2.
A review of Giving Counsel: A Minister’s Guidebook, by Donald Capps. The Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling, 56 (Summer 2002), pp. 185-186.
“Mighty Prophet/ Wounded Healer.” The Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling, 56 (Spring 2002), pp. 41-49.
“Looking More Deeply at ‘Evil.’” A letter to the editor. American Journal of Pastoral Counseling. Vol. 4 (4), 2001, pp. 85-86.
Means, J., with contributions by Mary Ann Nelson. Trauma & Evil: Healing the Wounded Soul. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2000.
"Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil: Learning from our Work withTrauma-related Disorders, Including Multiple Personality Disorder." The Journal of Pastoral Care, 49 (Fall 1995), pp. 294-305.
