About

As we live and love, we sometimes get stuck, hurt and disappointed.  Gerry Owen’s integrative approach helps us live better personal and spiritual lives by drawing together wisdom from psychology, history and the Five Books of Moses. Gerry’s passion for weaving connections among different wisdom paths has infused his work as Marriage, Family Therapist, as writer, as speaker, and as college history professor (retired).   From psychology and as a therapist, the wisdom of Interpersonal Neurobiology, the science of how our emotional brain works in relationships, helps him be more effective with individuals, couples and families. He is one of the first bloggers and writers using this scientific wisdom to explore the wisdom in the Five Books of Moses.  Looking at the Five Books through the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology opens another path to healing personal pain, resolving relationship conflicts, and enhancing our spiritual lives. Gerry lives with Linda, his wife, and their dog Mitz.  Luckily they can walk to their office together since Linda is also a Marriage Family Therapist.  Gerry is also father, grandfather, photographer and wood carver.

BRIEF RESUME

EDUCATION California State University, Fullerton – Masters of Science Counseling, 1980 University of California, Los Angeles – Bachelors of Arts History, 1960 Masters of Arts in History, 1962, Candidate in Philosophy History, 1970 LICENSES Marriage, Family and Child Counselor License Community College Teaching Credential – Lifetime History, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology & Counseling   EMPLOYMENT Psychotherapy: Owen Family Counseling, 1987 – present Teaching: Fullerton College, 1964 to 1999.  Retired. Teaching, Educational Management and Leadership SPEAKING AND TRAINING Unique approach using emotional neurobiology to facilitate better actions. Should I or Shouldn’t I – Making Better Ethical Decisions Standing on One Foot – Balancing Tensions between Home and Work PHOTOGRAPHY Nampeyo, Hopi Potter, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1974 Photographic Designer. Human Development, James Lugo and Gerald Hershey, Macmillan, 1974.

WRITING

‘Intimate Talk’ Orange County Register, Sunday Accent Section, 1991-1994. Reflections from Above: Torah from Where I Stand, weekly writings  illuminating The Five Books of Moses and our lives through the lens of  21st century emotional neurobiology.