1. I am very interested in the potential applications of clinical psychoneuroimmunology to facilitate health and healing. I have personally practiced guided visual imagery for more than 20 years, and am professionally trained in clinical hypnosis. My experiences and studies strongly suggest that we maintain an innate ability to consciously effect healing. I am currently investigating the potential of using spontaneous imagery during a relaxed state to improve somatic awareness.

2. I am also interested in the psychometric characteristics of college and university students. I am especially curious regarding the impact of stress on psychological health and academic success among returning veterans.

3. I have recently begun to consider whether faculty-administration relations vary as a function of higher education institutional type.

Mind-Body Healing

I have recorded the following guided visual imagery induction to be used to aid in your own mind-body health. You are welcome to download it (right-click on the link and save it to your desktop) for your personal use or to share it with others.

Guided Visual Imagery with Dr. Kaufman

(This induction for guided visual imagery is offered strictly for educational purposes. Downloading or listening to this podcast in no way constitutes any form of treatment. Individuals interested in treatment should seek appropriate professional help.)

Campus Involvement

I chair the Institutional Review Board, manage the daily operations of the Psychology Laboratory, and chair the Online Course Peer Review Committee.

APS Observer Article. I invite you to read about the early history of the Psych Lab.

I sit on the Institutional Research Advisory Committee, the Academic Online Committee, and Research across the Disciplines.

I am also involved with the College within Your Reach Program to motivate middle school and high school students to attend college.

Professional Memberships

The Association for Psychological Science (APS) actively promotes the science of psychology.

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) is one of the foremost sources for legitimate training in hypnosis.

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) is an association focused on advancing undergraduate teaching and learning in psychology.

Nature Photography

I am an avid nature photographer. When I am not occupied by my professorial duties or spending time with my family, I enjoy pursuing this passion. I invite you to view my portfolio.

Nature Photography Porfolio

Student Resources

Here are a number of links students might find useful during their studies.

Inver Hills D2L (Metro State students can access D2L here)

Inver Hills Library

APA Style

Inver Hills Counseling Center (651-450-8508)

Academic advising

Personal counseling

Deparmental Philosophy

The Psychology Department of Inver Hills Community College seeks to foster a scientific approach to the study of behavior and mental processes. The department offers a curriculum designed to serve students who will earn an A.A. degree and do upper-division work, and perhaps graduate work, in psychology. Our classes are relevant to those who intend to continue their formal education in career programs, such as nursing and those who plan to take one or several courses at Inver Hills Community College in pursuit of other learning goals. We work to promote the belief that gaining knowledge through the discipline of psychology will enhance personal lives and develop responsible and educated citizens.

Careers in Psychology

If you are curious about a career in psychology, I invite you to view these slides.

Dr. Who? Traveling through Different Career Options in Psychology

For Fellow Faculty

As college faculty, it is incumbent that we approach all of our students with awareness and sensitivity. I invite you to read this brief primer, in which I review some of the more relevant psychological problems that manifest in the college classroom.

Psychopathology in the Classroom: A Primer for Professors

Inver Hills Community College

2500 80th Street East

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-3224