L. Paul Bernard - Azusa Pacific University

L. Paul Bernard, M.A.

Clinical Coordinator, Department of School Counseling and School Psychology

Phone: (626) 815-2960
Email: pbernard@apu.edu
Fax: (951) 304-3388

L. Paul Bernard is the Clinical Coordinator for Azusa Pacific University’s newest certificate, the LPCC Respecialization Certificate in Clinical Counseling in the School of Education. He has more than 15 years of combined experience in both public education and clinical psychotherapy. He currently serves on the California Association of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (CALPCC) Board of Directors.

Bernard has extensive experience helping parents and teenagers to improve their relationship by showing mutual respect, developing better communication skills and resolving conflicts. He teaches parenting skills and holds workshops, on topics such as "Effective Discipline," and "Boundaries with Kids." His research and experience includes working with severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescent youth experiencing adjustment and attachment issues and severe emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. He has been brought in several times as a guest panelist for Western Seminary and has been the featured speaker for local church events. Paul also spends time teaching and leading seminars. He has taught with the Institute for Christian Resources leading seminary students, pastors, and church leaders in Warsaw, Poland.

Education

M.A. in Clinical Psychology - Azusa Pacific University
B.A. in Psychology - Azusa Pacific University

Credentials/Certifications
PPS in School Counseling - University of Southern California, Riverside

Department

School of Education
- School Counseling and School Psychology

Expertise

Adjustment and Attachment Disorders

Clinical Counseling

School Counseling

Courses Taught

EDCO 528 – Community, Family, and School Collaboration
EDCO 533 – Counseling Theories and Techniques
EDCO 535 – Professionalism, Ethics, and Law
EDCO 549 – Career Development Theories and Techniques
EDCO 557 – Human Growth, Development, and Learning
EDCO 564 – School Counseling Fieldwork 1
EDCO 568 – School Counseling Fieldwork 2
EDCO 579 – Sociocultural Competence
EDCO 583 – Intervention Through Consultation
EDCO 587 – PPS Leadership, Ethics, and Professionalism
EDCO 592 – Foundations and Ethics in Research
EDCO 593 – Historical Development of School Counseling and School Psychology