Socio logy & social work Dream Analysis. Kelly Holaday , a freshman from V e ra Beach , Fl o rida, is caught dayd ream ing about her weekend plans in her psy cho logy class . - ph o to by ]on Corpuz . Faculty discusses stress S eeking to help all University students become wellintegrated individuals, the ---- department of psychology ern phasized the use of psychological principles and skills for personal growth Although the department provided a broad base of service to the School of Nursing through prerequisite courses, it concentrated on providing its majors with excellen t preparation for graduate study in the field . During 1985-86, several alumni psychology majors were pursuing doctoral study in various fields of psychology at Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University , Penn State University, the Universi ty of Tennessee at Knoxville and the University of Nebraska. Dr. Jack Thomas, chairman of the department, served as chairman of the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Psychology and as editor of the Newsletter published by this board. He served the Searcy Medical Center on a part-time basis as a clinical psychologist. In March, Dr. Thomas presented a paper to the society of Medical Hypnoanalysts in Los Vegas on 'The Two Judge System : Guilt or Forgiveness," emphasizing the spiritual aspects of dealing with depression . With the help of Dr. Richard Duke of the School of Education, he provided career guidance services to all the juniors in ten private Christian academies . During the spring semester he taught two courses "Counseling Theories" and "Counseling Techniques" in the School of Biblical Studies . He spoke on "Overcoming Barriers in Marriage" at several area Churches of Christ . Dr. Bob McKelvain expanded his involvement in the psychology of sports. In July , he served as the training coordinator for gymnasitcs at the National Sports Festival in Baton Rouge, La ., an event sponsored by the U.S. Olympic Committee. In August , he was Chief of Delegation Sport Science Consultant for the U.S. Gymnastics Federation deleg_ation to Zurich, Switzerland , Frankfurt , Germany, and Rome, Italy. He published parts IV and V of his sixpart article, "Relaxation Response: Strategy for Effective Use in Gymnastics ," in Technique. He also wrote "Daily Events in Dentistry: Assessment of Occupational Stress in Dentistry." He also presented two research grant proposals. One was "Young Gymnast on Rings : Biomechanics and Safety" which was presented to Spieth-Anderson, Inc. for funding. The other was "Development of Young Elite Gymnasts," presented to the U.S. Olympic Committee for funding of specialized research on the training of gymnasts aged 10-12 years. Dr. Walter Porter published a book , King Solomon's Advice, based on the book of Proverbs in the Bible . Dr. Lew Moore presented a seminar on leadership in Enid , Oklahoma, in February, followed by a seminar on stress management at Louisville , Kentucky, and one on burnout at Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould. He also taught the classes , "Counseling Techniques ," "Stress Management," and "Marriage and the Family" at Ohio Valley College in Parkersburg, West Virginia . Dr . Moore also served as secretary of the Arkansas Society of Clinical Hypnosis. The department completed a comprehensive review of literature on the relation of goal setting to performance for use by students in industrial psychology and experimental social psychology. A comprehensive review of literature was begun on the organizational impact of occupational stress and alcohol abuse in business and industry for use by students in industrial psychology and as a basis for development of careers in industrial psychology. 11tt Psychology/ Socio logy & Social Work 277
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