Caroline Lee Spark, Ph.D.

Caroline Spark, Ph.D. is a certified Process Worker, with an MA in Process Work and a Ph.D. in research psychology. Her research interests include qualitative research methodology; diversity issues in counseling and psychotherapy; and philosophical issues in psychology. Caroline works part-time for the Process Work Institute as an advisor, supervisor and study committee member. She has extended her counseling practice into working with dogs and their human families, and offers innovative dog training and behavior programs in and around Portland and Yachats, Oregon.

Office
2617 NW Thurman, # 7
Portland, OR 97210

Contact Information
Phone: 503.281.8323 (Portland) 541.547.3793 (Yachats)
Cell: 503.740.4886
Email: carolinespark@earthlink.net

Caroline brings a breadth of experience and wealth of enthusiasm to her counseling and consulting practice. A big admirer of Process Work and its applications, Caroline has also studied a range of counseling approaches, including Gestalt therapy, family systems therapy, and Rogerian counseling. She particularly enjoys the creativity that arises at the intersection of different approaches and viewpoints, and is interested in exploring ways of enhancing the learning process in Process Work training and supervision.

Caroline's love of research developed during her doctoral studies. She enjoys the creativity involved in helping others to design and carry out research, particularly the final project required by Process Work Diploma and MA programs.

Caroline's private practice extends into consulting with individuals and families about dog behavior problems. A certified dog trainer and behavior consultant, she provides a range of services in Portland and Yachats, OR, including in-home training, board & train, and vacation training programs. She has specialized in providing remedial training and support to psychiatric service dogs and their handlers. Her web site is www.citydogcountrydogtraining.com.
In her spare time, Caroline loves gardening, hiking, and is always happy to hang out with dogs.

GENERAL Years in Practice: 25 Avg Cost (per session): $100 Sliding Scale: Yes Accepts Insurance: No EDUCATION 2000 PhD (Psychology) University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia 2000 Dip PW Process Work Center of Portland 2001 MAPW Process Work Center of Portland 1997 B.Sc. (Hons) University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia LICENSES 2001 Licensed psychologist, Australia 1987 Certified Marriage and Family Counselor, Australia 1987 Certified Bereavement Counselor, Australia 2006 Certified Dog Behavior Consultant 2007 Certified Pet Dog Trainer AFFILIATIONS Member American Psychological Association Australian Psychological Society Australian Association of Relationship Counselors International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Association of Pet Dog Trainers

SPECIALTIES Research consulting General mental health counseling Sexual abuse and trauma work Bereavement counseling Behavioral counseling for dogs and their families FACILITATION General conflict and relationshipwork Canine-human relationships RESEARCH (PW International) Research methods Diversity issues in applied psychology Spirituality and psychology Epistemological issues in psychology Dual/multiple role relationships Process Work with people and animals See Caroline's Faculty Bio