Certified Trauma-Informed Professional
Certified Trauma-Informed Professional
Bryan P. Range | PhD, LMFT, CCTP, CFTP
Personal Statement
My name is Bryan P. Range and I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Iowa in the Couple and Family Therapy program. As a first-generation college student admitted to Eastern Illinois University (undergraduate) through the Gateway Program (an alternative admissions program), I pride myself on being the exception to the rule and epitomize what it means to be resilient and a vigorous seeker of justice in the face of impossible odds given my traumatic and disadvantaged background. I have dedicated my career to reducing the suffering of others, particularly those who are disadvantaged and marginalized. My vigor for helping others and justice is demonstrated throughout my clinical work, research, teaching, and service which are all informed by my multicultural and social justice lens.
Multicultural and Social Justice Orientation
Due to the many challenges that I have faced, particularly as a Black male, multiculturalism and social justice is a central piece of my identity.
My multicultural and social justice statement defines what cultural competence and social justice mean to me and how these concepts are interwoven in my clinical practice, research, teaching, and service.
Professional Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Clinical Member
Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists (IAMFT)
Mediators of Eastern Iowa, Former Board Member & Roster Mediator
Circuit Court of Cook County Mediation Program Roster Mediator
Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)
International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP)
Credentials
Credentials
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT, Iowa)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT, Illinois)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Certified in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Certified in Collaborative Law; Coach & Child Specialist
Certified Divorce Mediator
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
Academic Background
University of Iowa, Ph.D. May 2024
Couple & Family Therapy
Saint Louis University, Masters of Arts May 2012
Counseling & Family Therapy
Eastern Illinois University, Bachelors of Science Aug. 2009
University and Departmental Honors
Completed Undergraduate Thesis
Where Does my Identity Lie? Socialization of the African American Male
Family & Consumer Sciences
Concentration: Family Services
Honors and Awards
Honors and Awards
NANBF Best of the Midwest 2018 Fitness Competition 1st Place Classic Physique
NANBF Best of the Midwest 2018 Fitness Competition 1st Place Overall Male
James and Coretta Stroud Fellowship Fall 2018
Graduate Diversity ScholarshipSummer 2015, 2016 & 2018
Keynote speaker at Minority Affairs Departmental Academic Recognition & Awards Reception at Eastern Illinois University
Iowa City Downtown Banner Campaign featuring Graduate Student Research
Teaching
Teaching
Here, I am teaching/facilitating a discussion on "The Self of the Therapist" to doctoral MFT students. You will notice how I facilitate an open and warm environment for students, assess their knowledge and understanding of the topic, appropriately challenge, offer perspectives or information that may enhance their understanding, my use of humor and how I conclude the discussion with a powerful story that consolidates information in a concise and cohesive manner.
Teaching Experience
Marriage and Family Interaction, Fall 2017 & Spring 2018
This course examined contemporary American marriage, family relationships; mate selection. This is an introductory course on the nature of relationships, how families function, issues that families generally face, and how they change over time. We will explore the diverse experiences of families in America through different lenses with an emphasis on personal choices, marital adjustments, conflict management, parenting decisions, communication, and changes resulting from divorces, widowhood, and remarriage.
Syllabus & Course Evaluation Fall 2017
Syllabus & Course Evaluation Spring 2018
Multiculturalism in the Helping Profession, Fall 2015
This course examined the theory and application of multicultural competency in the helping professions; ethical treatment of clients in the context of a multiculturally diverse society; knowledge, skill, self-awareness components relevant for helping practitioners.
University Foundations at Eastern Illinois University, Fall 2008
An inquiry into the academic expectations, resources, policies, and traditions of university life. Students are challenged to enhance their intellectual potential, understand their academic and moral responsibilities, and appreciate diversity in a framework that develops critical thinking, learning, and communication skills necessary to contribute successfully to the university’s intellectual life. An experiential learning component engages students in the scholarly and co-curricular community. This course may not be taken credit/no credit.
Here is a live individual supervision session with a psychiatry resident. In this video, the supervisee is discussing a client who lost his father at a very young age. The supervisee is inquiring about which direction to go with the client. I, the supervisor, provides a lesson on joining.
Publications
Range, B., Gutierrez, D., Gamboni, C., Hough, N. A., & Wojciak, A. (2017). Mass Trauma in the African American Community: Using Multiculturalism to Build Resilient Systems.
Journal of Contemporary Family Therapy, 40(3), 284 -298. DOI 10.1007/s10591-017-9449-3
Wojciak, A. S., Range, B. P., Gutierrez, D. M., Hough, N. A., & Gamboni, C. M. (2018). Sibling Relationship in Foster Care: Foster Parent Perspective. Journal of Family Issues, 39(9), 2590-2614.
Range, B. P. (in preparation) Attachment & Multiculturalism: The Cultural Deficiency Model.
Range, B. & Wojciak, A. (in preparation). Earned Security in Adolescence: Using a Continuous Lens of Attachment.
Smith, C. K., Wojciak, A. S., Range, B. P., Rothmiller, S. J., & Powers J. J. (under review). Trauma-informed schools: Building resilience using a whole school approach.
Submitted to School Mental Health.
Presentations
Presentations
Range, B. & Wojciak, A. (2018, November) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual
Conference. Lecture presentation on trauma-informed research in schools, Louisville, Kentucky.
Powers, J. & Range, B. (2018, October) North Central Association for Counselor Educators and Supervision
(NCACES) Conference: Leading Cultural Responsiveness in Counselor Education & Supervision. Lecture
presentation on connecting trauma, resilience, and Black culture, Cleveland, Ohio
Powers, J. & Range, B. (2018, August) University of Northern Iowa Social Work's annual Trauma-Informed
Care Conference. Lecture presentation on trauma-informed practice in the school, Cedar Falls, IA.
Range, B. (2018, April) Illinois Council on Family Relations 2018 Annual Conference: Resilience Among Urban
and Rural Families. Lecture presentation on mass trauma in the African American community due to police shootings, Normal, Illinois.
Smith, C. K., Wojciak, A. J., Powers, J. & Range, B. (2016, April) Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools. Lecture
presented at Administrator Professional Development, Iowa City Community School District, Iowa City District Offices.
Range, B., Guterrez, D. & Gamboni, C. (2017, March) University of Iowa College of Education Diversity
Conference. Presentation on the mass trauma mass trauma in the African American community due to police shootings, Iowa City, Iowa.
Smith, C. K., Wojciak, A. S., Range, B. P., Rothmiller, S. J., & Powers J. J. (2016, November) Iowa School
Counselor Association Conference. Presented on trauma-informed practice for elementary schools, Des Moines, Iowa.
Wojciak, A. S., Range, B. P., Gutierrez., D., Hough, N. A., & Gamboni, C. (2016, November) National Council
of Family Relations Annual Conference. Lecture presented on sibling relationships in the foster care system, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Smith, C. K., Wojciak, A. S., Range, B. P., Rothmiller, S. J., & Powers J. J. (2015, November) Iowa School
Counselor Association Conference. Presented on trauma-informed practice for elementary schools, Des Moines, Iowa.
Service
Service
Facilitated masters level 10-week group counseling Spring 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters 2005 - 2016
Restorative Justice Aug. 2015 - Present
University of Iowa Search Committee Dec. 2015 - May 2017
Student Representative Fall 2016 - Spring 2016
TRIO Student Support Services Professional Mentor October 2018 - Present
Childserve Coralville, Iowa
School-Based Therapist Aug. 2018 - present
• Help pilot Childserve school-based therapy program; provide therapy for students and their families
• Monitors client appointments and progress; maintain accurate and timely case notes, treatment plans and client records
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide appropriate, informed and comprehensive treatment
The University of Iowa, Couple & Family Therapy LGBTQ Clinic Iowa City, Iowa
Therapist Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015
• Conducted assessment for transgendered clients seeking medical treatment for transition
• Provided ongoing treatment for transgendered clients and their families
Optimae Life Services Fairfield, Iowa
Therapist Nov. 2013 - Aug. 2016
• Provided individual, couple and family therapy in rural Iowa
• Coordinated several group therapy programs; the chronically mental ill, intellectual disabled, 8th Judicial District offenders
and youth ages 10-14
• Conduct assessments, create safety and treatment plans and facilitate monthly parenting workshop
B.P.R. Therapy, Mediation & Coaching Services Iowa
Family Therapist, Mediator & Coach Oct. 2012 - present
• My private practice which services included formal assessments, individual, couple and family therapy as well as
civil and family divorce mediations, conflict coaching, collaborative law coaching, child specialist, workplace mediation, team
mediation and executive coaching.
Foundation 2 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Family Counselor July 2012 – July 2013
• Provided counseling service to adolescents (ages 11-17) and their families during and after a crisis
• Worked collaboratively with youth and their families in creating safety and crisis prevention plans as well as determining
appropriateness for an adolescent to occupy a voluntary shelter bed
• Worked extensively with severe parent-child relational problem
Bridgeway Behavioral Health St. Charles, Missouri
Case Manager February 2012 – June 2012
• Pioneered for the Assertive Community Addictions Treatment (ACAT) Program
• Created policies and procedures and maintained an ethical and legally sound program
• Collaborated with other community agencies and professionals in delivering services
• Provided therapeutic and case management services to clients in the community
• Conducted groups for adolescent substance abuse outpatient program
Provident Counseling St. Louis, Missouri
Therapist (Intern) May 2011 - Dec 2011
• Served as a co-therapist for addictions, domestic violence, and sex offender groups
• Conducted intakes and assessments for domestic violence and addiction groups
• Served as a co-therapist for addictions, domestic violence and sex offender groups
• Worked with reintegration team in providing various services for ex-offenders
Family Court of Saint Louis County St. Louis, Missouri
Family Therapist (Intern) September 2010 - Dec 2011
• Family treatment services (consultation, assessment, and therapy crises intervention) to at-risk youth
• Prepared oral and written reports of family assessment and treatment progress for Deputy Juvenile Officer judicial staff
• Co-therapist for youth sex offender group and participated in short and long-term substance abuse groups
Center for Counseling & Family Therapy St. Louis, Missouri
Therapist (Intern) Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
• Treated a wide range of clientele from the greater metropolitan area of St. Louis
• Worked as a receptionist; answered calls, prepared charts, and maintained the integrity of clinic
Gibson Elementary St. Louis, Missouri
Therapist (Intern) Jan. 2010 – May 2010
• Counseled youth (ages 5-13) at Gibson Elementary
• Coordinated sessions with teachers and collaborated with school staff and faculty
H.O.P.E. of East Central Illinois Charleston, Illinois
Intern Spring 2009
• Provided a safe and supportive atmosphere for women and children in the shelter
• Worked with children’s support group and clients on safety and goal planning