Biography
Over the course of twelve years, 1986-1998, Dr. Puffer earned two master's degrees, theological and psychological, and one doctorate in Counseling. He functions, at the present time, as a professor to Psychology undergraduates and master-level students in Counseling. One day a week, he serves as a therapist in his private practice. Moreover, he is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) by the state of Indiana.
Educational Background:
- B.S., 1979, Michigan State University
- M.A., 1990, International Christian Graduate University
- M.A., 1991, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Ph.D., 1998, Purdue University
Interests
Research areas of interest along with publications include:
- Family influences in collegiate career development
- Late life depression
- Biblical assumptions of human nature for Christian mental health professionals
- Religious doubt and adolescent identity formation
- Emotional intelligence and collegian's career development
- The schizophrenic experiences of an adult woman
- Religious doubt and prosocial behavior