Ned Farley

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Core faculty, Center for Programs in Psychology
Chair, Mental Health Counseling program
Coordinator, Integrative Studies in Psychology program

Ned FarleySummary of Education and Relevant Experience

B.A., University of Washington; M.A., Vermont College of Norwich University; Ph.D., The Union Institute & University.
Ned Farley is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice and the former clinical director of Seattle Counseling Services for Sexual Minorities. He is involved in the Washington Counselor’s Association, where he is a past president of the Washington State Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. He is also actively involved with the American Counseling Association, and is the past-president of the Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling.

Affiliations

  • Editor, Journal of GLBT Issues in Counseling
  • American Counseling Association
  • Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling
  • Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
  • Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
  • Counselors for Social Justice
  • Washington Counselors Association
  • Washington State Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

Publications

Living in Paradox: The Theory and Practice of Contextual Existentialism (book in process)
Several book chapters and journal articles published on same-sex domestic violence (Haworth Press, Harrington Park Press, ACA Press)

Professional Interests

  • Existential psychology
  • Phenomenology
  • Adult development
  • Gay/lesbian/bi/transgendered issues in therapy
  • Domestic violence
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Multicultural psychology
  • Bridging traditional and alternative views of pathology/diagnosis/assessment, shame and other internalized “-isms” and their impact on identity development
  • The use of ritual in therapeutic healing

On Interest Area

"My existential/phenomenological theoretical framework truly represents how I try to live in the world, and is strongly influenced by my Celtic and Native American roots, as well as my Zen Buddhist practice. It permeates my roles as therapist, teacher, supervisor, friend, partner and human being."

On Teaching at Antioch

"I am at Antioch because I strongly believe in the institution's values, philosophy of progressive education, social justice and attention to cultural diversity. My work with students is one of colleagues in a learning process, where teaching and learning happen simultaneously and intentionally."

Contact Information

Center for Programs in Psychology
206-268-4810
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