David J. Bredehoft, Ph.D., CFLE, is the former chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Concordia University, Saint Paul, in Minnesota as well as a former Professor of Psychology and Family Studies. Along with Jean Illsley Clarke and Connie Dawson, he is a co-author of the 2003 parenting book How Much is Enough? Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likeable, Responsible, and Respectful Children.[1]
David J. Bredehoft | |
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| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development |
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| Institutions | Concordia University |
Background and education
editDr. Bredehoft earned a B.A. in Psychology and a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a Ph.D. in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bredehoft holds four academic degrees in the fields of psychology, family social science, and educational psychology.[citation needed] He has over thirty-five years of experience in research, marriage and family therapy, and teaching. He is a licensed psychologist in the State of Minnesota. The National Council on Family Relations in 2003, named him the Certified Family Life Educator of the Year.[2]
Work
editDr. Bredehoft has had over 100 articles published in journals, magazines, and newspapers relating to interests in psychology, parenting, and family studies.[2] He has presented papers at national conventions at various places throughout the country. His primary research focus has been the relationship between childhood overindulgence and potential adult problems and parenting practices; he has completed seven studies on the topic with a total of 2,368 participants between them.[3] The topic forms the basis of his 2003 book How Much is Enough?.
In 2009, he and Michael Walcheski co-authored a book titled Family Life Education: Integrating Theory and Practice, which was published by the National Council on Family Relations.
References
edit- ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? by Jean Illsley Clarke, Author, Connie Dawson, Author, David Bredehoft, Author . Marlowe & Co. $14.95 (336p) ISBN 978-1-56924-437-1". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ a b Paul, Concordia St. "Psychology and Family Studies Professor Dr. David Bredehoft Retires - Concordia St. Paul". www.csp.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ "About Our Research". www.overindulgence.info. Retrieved 2017-07-10.