Welcome to the website of Dr. Jason Kaufman

Jason Kaufman
Fine Arts 183
(651) 450-3768
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Capella
University
M.S. in Educational Psychology, University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
A.B. in Psychology, Ripon College
Licensed Psychologist
(LP 5303) in the State of Minnesota
Spring 2012 Office Hours
11:00 – 11:50 am,
12:00 – 12:50 pm on Mondays and Fridays.
12:00 – 12:50 pm on
Wednesdays
And by appointment.

Spring 2011 Course Handouts
General Psychology (PSYC 1101-01, 02, 03, 04)
General Psychology (PSYC 1101-99,
online)
Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 2250-91)
Research Methods (PSYC 312-03: for
Metro State students)
Please note you will need the free Adobe Reader (click here to download) to open these
documents.
Fields of Interest
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.
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
Counseling Center (651-450-8508)
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
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Inver Hills Community
College
2500 80th Street East
Inver Grove Heights,
MN 55076-3224