Karen Broer, Ph.D.
| Appointed: |
1997 |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Languages: |
English |
Psychiatry and Psychology
Biographical Sketch
Karen A. Broer, PhD, is a staff psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology of the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, where she has worked for more than10 years.
She is a communication skills preceptor in the Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. As part of the Allied Health Education Council, she is the Director for the Counseling program providing master-level counseling students from local universities with clinical and educational internship experiences at Cleveland Clinic. For the past five years, she has been an adjunct associate professor at John Carroll University, teaching graduate students in the Masters Counseling Program.
Prior to pursuing training as a psychologist and counselor, Dr. Broer had an eclectic career and academic history. Initially a teacher by training, she taught in both elementary and secondary schools. Her professional writing experiences include public relations and technical writing for the government. She has also worked in higher education and cultural arts management.
Her interests include teaching, writing and counseling. She is especially interested in the interface of counseling and spirituality. Her research focuses on the health effects of spiritual meditation with acute leukemia patients.
Professional Highlights
- Extensive academic career includes teaching graduate and medical students
- Received awards as a John Carroll University Alumni Educator and Outstanding Supervisor for work with graduate counseling students
- Received the first joint grant award in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology focusing on the effects of spirituality with acute leukemia patients
- Serves on the advisory committee for CC Clinical Pastoral Education and serves as a member of the Allied Health Education Council
- Active in community service, including Board of Trustees for the Northern Ohio Chapter of the ALS Association
Education & Fellowships
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| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Psychology, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Doctorate) Kent State University, Kent, OH |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) John Carroll University, University Heights, OH |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Kent State University, Kent, OH |
Additional Training
- Psychologist, Ph.D.
- Professional Clinical Counselor, P.C.C.
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, L.I.C.D.C.
- Completion of Studies in Spiritual Direction Certification
Specialty Interests
Academic And Career, coping with general and medical illness and specific medical illness, general outpatient psychotherapy and health psychology including coping with chronic medical illness, General Psychotherapy, including ALS, women's health, lifespan developmental problems, MS, Spiritual And Religious Issues, Stress Management.
Awards & Honors
- Co-investigator, "The Health Effects of Spiritually Focused Meditation for People Coping with Acute Leukemia," University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; grant awarded by the Templeton Foundation, Metanexus Institute
- Alumni Educator Award for Exemplary Service to the Field of Education, John Carroll University, 2003
- Outstanding Practitioner Supervisor Award for Demonstrated Excellence as a Professional Counseling Practitioner Supervisor, Chi Sigma Iota, 2003
Professional Memberships
- American Counseling Association
- Ohio Psychological Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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