Ray Wooten Ph.D., LPC-S, is a professor at Texas A&M University in San Antonio. He is a registered somatic movement therapist and educator (RSMT). His interests are body-centered psychotherapy and creating a culture of embodied practice in counseling.
Research Interests
- Embodied social justice approaches for counselors
- Body, embodiment, and movement in marriage and family counseling
- Breath, Movement, and Mindfulness to promote physical and emotional wellness
Courses
- EDCG 5314 Theoretical Foundations of Marriage and Family Counseling
- EDCG 5308 Clinical Treatment of Couples and Families
- EDCG 5314 Advanced Topics
- EDCG 5359 Advanced Practicum
Publications
- Turner, R., Wooten, R., & Chou, W. (2019). Changing suicide bereavement narratives through Integral Breath Therapy. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health (In Press).
- Munsey, R. & Wooten, R. (2015). Body-centered self-defense with sexual assault victims. Journal of Professional Counseling, 42, 17-27.
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Community Involvement
- Provides individual counseling, couples and family therapy, groups, children/adolescence, body-centered Gestalt psychotherapy. Conducts educational and therapeutic programs and workshops for the public and counseling professionals.
- Facilitates a weekly movement class for breast cancer survivors
Courses Teaching
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Subject
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Number
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Section
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Description
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Term
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Syllabus
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EDCG
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5309
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800
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Coun Ind, Cpls&Fam in Military
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Spring 2023
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Syllabi
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EDCG
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5314
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801
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Thry Fndtns Ind/Cpls/Fmly Coun
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Spring 2023
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Syllabi
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EDCG
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5308
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001
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Clin Trtmnt: Cpl, Fam, Mil Pop
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Spring 2023
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