CPSE :: Richard Heaps

Research

Journaling for self-care and therapy
Conflict Response Instrument
Barriers to career development
Applications of human development theories
Crisis, disaster, and trauma interventions
Secondary or vicarious traumatization

Education

PhD, Psychology, University of Utah, 1970
MA, Psychology, University of Utah, 1968
BS (cum laude), Psychology, Brigham Young University, 1966

Selected Publications

"H1N1 Flu and Client Appointments: Considerations for Psychologists", APA Publication Staff, Coons, H., Cole, E., Hanbury, R.F, and Heaps, R.A. (contributors), October, 2009
"Cultural awareness in disaster response", The Utah Psychologist, Heaps, R.A., Pages 11, The Utah Psychological Association, Salt Lake City, August, 2009 View Abstract
"Managing your distress in the aftermath of a mass shooting", Cornell, D., Heaps, R.A., Martin, J., O'Neill, H.K., Settle, K, Sheras, P., Koch-Sheras, P., and members of APA Division 17 (contributors), April, 2009
"Manage flood-related distress by building resilience", Heaps, R.A., and Stafford, S.M. (contributors), April, 2009
"Tips for College and University Students: Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of the Northern Illinois University Shootings", Cornell, D., Heaps, R.A., Martin, J, O'Neill, H.K., Settle, K., Sheras, P., Kocn-Sheras, P, and members of APA Division 17 (contributors), February, 2008
"Managing traumatic stress after the tornadoes.", Dorlen, R., Heaps, R.A., Schwartzbard, R., and Stafford, S.M. (contributors), February, 2008
"Resilience, healing, and growth in adversity", Matters of the mind: Latter-day Saint helps for mental health, Heaps, R.A., and Fox, L.J., Deseret Book, Salt Lake City, M.S. Williams, W.D. Belnap, and J.P. Livingstone, September, 2008
"APA and UPA's disaster response network", The Utah Psychologist, Heaps, R.A., May, 2007
"Internal barriers to career planning: Practical uses for developmental theories", Heaps, R.A., Fox, L.J., and Cabral Bowman, R., October, 2007
"The American Red Cross and psychologys disaster response network: An historical perspective", The Utah Psychologist, Heaps, R.A., December, 2007
"Managing your distress in the aftermath of the mall shootings", Cornell, D., Heaps, R.A., Martin, J, O'Neill, K., Settle, K., Sheras, P., Kock-Sheras, P., December, 2007
"Pressing issues in college counseling: A survey of American College Counseling Association members", Journal of College Counseling, Smith, T.B., Dean, B., Floyd, S., Silva, C., Yamashita,, M.,Durtschi, J., & Heaps, R., Volume 10, Pages 64-78, 2007 View Abstract
"Tips for College and University Students: Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of the Virginia Tech Shootings", Cornell, D., Heaps, R.A., Martin, J, O'Neill, K., Settle, K., Sheras, P., Kock-Sheras, P., April, 2007
"Disaster Response Network relationships with Red Cross and other agencies", Heaps, R.A, August, 2006
"Tips for parents of hurricane volunteers", Heaps, R.A., Koestler, A., and APAs DRN, June, 2006
"Tips for hurricane volunteers", Heaps, R.A., Koestler, A., and APAs DRN., June, 2006
"Preparing for bird flu", Hanbury, R.F., Heaps, R.A., Nystrom, B., O'Neill, K., Stafford, S.M., and Tassey, J.R. (contributors), June, 2006
"The relationship between conflict response style and eating disorders", Psychology & Health, Williams, M.S., Fischer, L., Heaps, R., and Makin, A., Volume 21, Issue Supplement 1, Pages 163, European Health Psychology Society, August, 2006 View Abstract
"Managing traumatic stress: Dealing with hurricanes from afar", Dorlen, R., Heaps, R.A., Schwartzbard, R., and Stafford, S.M., September, 2005
"Managing traumatic stress: Tips for recovering from natural disasters", Heaps, R.A., Lapidus, J.G., and Schwartzbard, R., January, 2005
"Statement from the American Psychological Association Disaster Response Network Training Advisory Committee", Heaps, R.A., Jacobs, G.A., ONeill, K., Schwartzbard, R., Silk, S., and Tassey, J. R., January, 2005

Experience

Professional

Western Region Representative, American Psychological Association Disaster Response Network Advisory Committee, 2001
President (President-Elect, Past-President), Utah Psychological Association, 2001-2004
Coordinator, Utah Psychological Association Disaster Response Network, 1999

Awards

President's Call to Service Award (Lifetime Service), U.S. President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, 2008
Excellence in Leadership and Service Award, Utah Disaster Mental Health Coalition, 2007
Distinguished Service Award, Utah Psychological Association, 2007
Outstanding Contribution Award, Mountain Valley Chapter, American Red Cross, 2007
Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ), Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2001
Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, American Board of Professional Psychology, 2000