Academics

Steve Hunter


Professor of Psychology & Counseling; Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling; Program Director of B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling
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Dr. Steve Hunter, Professor of Psychology and Counseling, Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling, and Program Director of B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling
Steve Hunter 214.818.1371

Education

  • 1995 Ed.D. (Counseling; Minor: Psychology), Texas A&M University-Commerce
    Dissertation: “From Stress Seminar to a Foundation of Care for Missionaries in Central and Eastern Europe”
  • 2004 D.Min. (Pastoral Ministries), Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
    Dissertation: “Examining the Counseling and Religious Values of Master’s Level Counseling Students: A National Study”
  • 1992 M.S. (Counseling; Minor: Psychology), Texas A&M University-Commerce
  • 1989 M.Div. (Theology), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • 1986 B.S. (Psychology; Minor: Business Administration), Texas A&M University

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas State Board of Professional Counselors
  • Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas State Board of Professional Counselors
  • National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors
  • Board Certified Life Coach, National Board for Certified Counselors
  • EMDR Training in Trauma Intervention, EMDRIA Accredited, Approved Provider
  • Rapid Resolution Trauma Therapy, Advanced Training, Institute for Rapid Resolution Trauma Therapy
  • Licensed Minister, Hilltop Baptist Church, Burleson, Texas
  • Ordained Minister, Hilltop Baptist Church, Burleson, Texas

Selected Publications

  • Hunter, S. (2004). 2 Fast and 2 Furious: A 3-step cure for kicking the habit of hurry, Pastor’s Line.
  • Hunter, S. (2017). Beyond Burnout: Reigniting Your Counseling Fire through Self-Care. Journal of Applied Christian Counseling (JACC).
  • Hunter, S. (2016). Beyond the breaking point: Examining the pieces of counselor burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondhand depression, American Counseling             Association,
  • Hunter, S. (2018). Crushed: Embracing the Brokenness and Blessings of Suicidal Journal of Applied Christian Counseling (JACC).
  • Hunter, S., & Ward, C. (2018). Ebony & ivory: The power of diversity. Journal of Applied Christian Counseling. (pending publication, Spring, 2019).
  • Hunter, S. (1996). Family and religious values of masters level counseling students: A national study,” Counseling and Religious Values.
  • Hunter, S. (2007). Make believers: Ending the pretending to live “Happily Ever After,” Grand Prairie: Texas, Hannibal Books.
  • Hunter, S. (2002). More than a sermon: The roles, responsibilities and requirements of God’s chosen servant. Richmond: Virginia, International Mission Board.
  • Hunter, S. (2005). The pain of coming home: Is there life after missions? Evangelical Missions Quarterly.
  • Hunter, S. (2007). The Pastor and his counseling (Chapter 14). Inside the book by, Bryant, J. & Brunson, M. The new guidebook for pastors. Nashville, TN: B&H      Publishing Group.
  • Ward, C. & Hunter, S. (2017). When love hurts: Counseling recommendations for survivors and perpetrators of intimate partner violence. Journal of Applied Christian Counseling, 2(1), 6-9.
  • Ward, C. & Hunter, S. (2018). Ebony and ivory: The Power of Diversity. Journal of Applied Christian Counseling.

Professional Membership

  • Christian Counselors of Texas
  • American Counseling Association
  • Texas Counseling Association
  • Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)

Courses Taught

Undergraduate:

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Dynamics of Marriage and Family
  • History of Psychology
  • Theories of Personality
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Conflict Management
  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Integration of Theology and Psychology

 

Graduate:

  • Counseling Theories
  • Social, Cultural, and Family Issues
  • Counseling Methods and Techniques
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Abnormal Human Behavior
  • Lifestyle and Career Development
  • Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Conflict Management
  • Educational Psychology
  • Professional Orientation
  • Pre-Practicum
  • Practicum I
  • Practicum II
  • Practicum III
  • Research

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