Employment
University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE): Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, 1975-79; Professor of Psychology, 1975-Present; Director of the School Psychology Training Program, 1987-2002. I teach the following courses: Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology, Family Interventions, Ethics and Law for Psychologists, and Administration of Psychological Services.
Education and Training
Certificate of Graduation from the Basic Police Academy, the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Center, 2004.
Juris Doctor degree, School of Law, Creighton University, 1981.
Doctor of Science degree, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, 1975. Dissertation: Child Custody Legal Proceedings: An Investigation of Criteria Maintained by Lawyers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Social Workers.
Certificate in Group Psychotherapy, Washington School of Psychiatry, 1969.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, University of London ( England), 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy degree, Michigan State University, 1964. Dissertation: The Use of Electroencephalography and Mental Abilities Tests in the Diagnosis of Behavioral Problem Males.
Specialist in Education degree, Western Michigan University, 1962.
Master of Arts degree, Michigan State University, 1960.
Bachelor of Music degree, Western Michigan University, 1958.
Honors
Distinguished Psychologist Award, the Florida Psychological Association, 2001.
Outstanding Professional Service, the Florida Psychological Association, 1989.
Service to Professional Associations (Partial)
Florida Psychological Association: President Elect, 2000; President, 2001; Past President, 2002, Board of Directors 2000-2007; Education Committee, 2001-2007; and Elections and Awards Committee, 2002.
American Psychological Association: Florida Representative to the Council of Representatives, 2002-2007; Member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer, Division 12 (Society for Clinical Psychology); and Member of the APA Ethics Committee, 1997-99.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association: (Fellow) Divisions of Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Psychologists in Public Service (Police and Public Safety Section), Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Psychology and Law, Psychologists in Independent Practice, and Family Psychology.
Florida Association of School Resource Officers
Florida Bar Association
Florida Psychological Association
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Michigan Bar Association
Nebraska Bar Association
Certifications and Licensures
Licensed Attorney, Nebraska Bar Association, 1981.
Licensed Attorney, Florida Bar Association, 1982.
Licensed Attorney, Michigan Bar Association, 1984.
Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology, 1973, No. 2782.
Diplomate in Forensic Psychology, American Board of Forensic Psychology, 1980, No. 47.
Licensed Psychologist, Florida State Board of Psychological Examiners, 1983, No. 3261.
Licensed Psychologist, Michigan State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 1970, No. 941.
Certified Administrator (Superintendent, Chief Business Official, and Central Office Administrator), Michigan Department of Education, 1993, No. 98835.
Fully Approved School Psychologist, Michigan Department of Education, 1963 (Updated and Renewed, 1993).
Research Interests
Forensic psychology; promoting effective law enforcement; legal and ethical aspects of psychology practices; family interventions
Books and Monographs
Author/Editor of thirty-three books. The following are recent examples:
Woody, R. H. (1997). Legally safe mental health practice. Madison, CT: International Universities Press (Psychosocial Press).
Woody, R. H., & Robertson, M. H. (1997). A career in clinical psychology: From training to employment. Madison, CT: International Universities Press.
Robertson, M. H., & Woody, R. H. (1997). Theories and methods for practice in clinical psychology. Madison, CT: International Universities Press.
Woody, R. H. (2000). Child custody: Practice standards, ethical issues, & legal safeguards for mental health professionals. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press.
Woody, R. H. (2001). Psychological information: Protecting the right of privacy. Madison, CT: International Universities Press (Psychosocial Press).
Woody, R. H., & Woody, J. D. (Eds.) (2001). Ethics in marriage and family therapy. Washington, DC: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Woody, R. H. (2004). Group therapy: An integrative cognitive social-learning approach. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press.
Articles and Chapters
I have authored approximately two hundred articles and book chapters. The following are selected recent publications relevant to forensic psychology, with special reference to children and families:
Woody, R. H. (1996). Dangerous patients: The therapist as "weaponless policeman." Journal of Psychohistory, 23 (4), 438-446.
Woody, R. H. (1997). Psycholegal issues for clinical child neuropsychology. Chapter in C. R. Reynolds & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Handbook of clinical childneuropsychology (2nd ed.; pp. 712-725). New York: Plenum.
Woody, R. H. (1998). Dubious and bogus credentials in mental health practice. Ethics & Behavior, 7 (4), 337-345.
Woody, R. H. (1999). Professionalism: Is there ever enough? Voices: The Art and Science of Psychotherapy, 35 (2), 76-79.
Woody, R. H. (2000). Professional ethics, regulatory licensing, and malpractice complaints. In F. W. Kaslow (Ed.), Handbook of couple and family forensics (pp. 461-474). New York: John Wiley.
Woody, R. H. (2000). What to do upon receiving a complaint. In L. VandeCreek & T. L. Jackson (Eds.), Innovations in clinical practice: A source book, Volume 18. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press.
Woody, R. H., & Woody, J. D. (2001). Ethics, professionalism, and decision making. In R. H. Woody & J. D. Woody (Eds.), Ethics in marriage and family therapy (pp. 1-12). Washington, DC: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Woody, R. H., & Woody, J. D. (2001). The future of marriage and family therapy. In R. H. Woody & J. D. Woody (Eds.), Ethics in marriage and family therapy (pp. 1197-218). Washington, DC: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Woody, J. D., & Woody, R. H. (2001). Children in family therapy. In R. H. Woody & J. D. Woody (Eds.), Ethics in marriage and family therapy (pp. 103-124). Washington, DC: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Woody, J. D., & Woody, R. H. (2001). Protecting and benefitting the client: The therapeutic alliance, informed consent, and confidentiality. In R. H. Woody & J. D. Woody (Eds.), Ethics in marriage and family therapy (pp. 13-42). Washington, DC: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Woody, R. H. (2002). Ethical and social policy considerations when working with children and families. In L. VandeCreek, S. Knapp, & T. L. Jackson (Eds.), Innovations in clinical practice: A source book, Volume 20 (pp. 461-472). Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press.
Woody, R. H. (2002). Clinical psychology in the courtroom: Part I. Proper and multiple roles in forensic services. Clinical Psychologist, 55 (3), 11-15.
Woody, R. H. (2002). Clinical psychology in the courtroom: Part II. Being a professional critic. Clinical Psychologist, 55 (4) 13-18.
Woody, R. H. (2004). Modern family interventions. American Journal of Family Therapy, 32 (4), 353-357.
Woody, R. H. (2005). Defending against legal complaints. Chapter in G. P. Koocher, J. C. Norcross, & S. A. Hill, III (Eds.), Psychologists' Desk Reference (2 nd ed; pp. 565-566). New York: Oxford University Press.
Woody, R. H., & Woody, J. K. (2005). Refusal skills training. In G. P. Koocher, J. C. Norcross, & S. S. Hill, III (Eds.), Psychologists’ desk reference (2 nd ed, pp. 308-312). New York: Oxford University Press.
Woody, R. H. (in press). The police culture: Research implications for psychological services. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice