Berry Bishop | People, Biola University

Department	Talbot School of Theology
Biola Affiliations	Faculty

Documents

Degrees

PsyD., Azusa Pacific University
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.A., Talbot School of Theology
B.A., California State University, Chico
Additional studies performed at Butte College, Chico

Biography

Berry Bishop is the Director of the MFT Program at Talbot. Bishop graduated from Talbot with a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, and then obtained her doctorate in psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Her primary research interest is in the area of trauma and spiritual direction. In addition to teaching, she continues to practice as a clinical psychologist. Bishop is married with two children.

Affiliations

Oct. 2012 – Present The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Division 36
May 2012 – Present Talbot School of Theology Scholastic Honors Society
Aug. 2011 – Present Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association
May 2008 – Present Phi Kappa Phi, Psychology
Collegiate Honors Society

Presentations

Center for Spiritual Renewal at Biola University, La Mirada. Presented on “Spiritual Direction and Trauma” for staff Spiritual Directors. April, 2016
Christian Community Health Fellowship Conference, Atlanta, GA. Presented on “Protecting Spiritual Health from Vicarious Trauma” to medical and mental health professionals with Strosky, D. April 2015

Areas of Expertise for Media Interviews

Guilt
Marriage
Mental Disorders
Mental Health
Parenting
Personality Disorders
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Sex
Spiritual Formation
Suicide
Trauma
Spiritual Direction
Human Development
Attachment
Relationships