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Dr. Christopher F. Burnett is increasingly recognized for his work in the application of systems thinking to social and organizational systems. His work focuses on "Human Systems" in the areas of government, business, education, community development and health care, with the goal of illuminating and improving the quality of the human relationships necessary for success in each. He has worked over the past six years as an independent Human Systems Consultant in both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors.
He was a featured presenter at the 2001 AAMFT Summer Institutes for Advanced Clinical Training in Vancouver, where he presented "Developing a Corporate Consulting and Systems Training Practice." Teaches: Natural Systems Theory, Advanced Bowen Systems, Relationship Systems, Research, Supervision, and Couples Therapy & Family Therapy.
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Education/Academic qualification
Psy.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1987 → 1992
M.A., Duquesne University
1981 → 1982
B.A., Wilkes College
1978 → 1981
External positions
Project Manager, Students United with Parents and Educators to Resolve Bullying
Oct 2002 → Dec 2003
President, Burnett Human Systems Consulting, Inc.
May 1997 → …
Staff Psychologist, Altoona Hospital
Oct 1991 → Jul 1993
Psychology Intern: Family Therapy Track, Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center
Sep 1990 → Aug 1991
School/Family Consultant, Center for Applied Psychology, I.U.P.
Sep 1989 → Jun 1990
Part-Time Faculty, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Sep 1989 → May 1990
Psychological Services Associate II, Kittanning Family Counseling Center
Jan 1988 → Jun 1990
Psychological Services Associate II, Indiana County Guidance Center
Dec 1987 → Aug 1989
Psychological Services Associate I, Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center
Apr 1983 → Aug 1987
Disciplines
- Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy
- Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling
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Bowen family systems couple therapy
Burnett, C., Aug 20 2024, Case Conceptualization in Couple Therapy: Comparing and Contrasting Theories. Taylor and Francis, p. 69-96 28 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Relational identities: Reclaiming ourselves through recreating each other in collaborative conversations in group therapy work
Quintas, C. & Burnett, C. F., Mar 2013, In: Peace and Conflict Studies. 20, 1, p. 99-116 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bowen family systems therapy
Burnett, C., 2012, Family Therapy Review: Contrasting Contemporary Models. Taylor and Francis, p. 67-71 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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How MFT Students become Competent: Training Using Core Competencies
Hibel, J., Chenail, R. J., Boyd, T. V., Burnett, C. F. & Heller, R., Oct 1 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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How MFT Students become Different: Using Core Competencies
Hibel, J., Boyd, T. V., Burnett, C. F., Chenail, R. J. & Heller, R., Sep 1 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Online Doctoral Program Development Committee (External organization)
Burnett, C. F. (Member)
Jan 1 2006 → Jan 1 2008Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Family Therapy Curriculum Review Committee (External organization)
Burnett, C. F. (Member)
Jan 1 2006 → Jan 1 2008Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Organizational Psychology Program Exploratory Committee (External organization)
Burnett, C. F. (Member)
Jan 1 2005Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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SHSS Spirituality in Counseling Graduate Certificate Development Committee (External organization)
Burnett, C. F. (Member)
Jan 1 2005Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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Graduate Student Outstanding Research Award
Burnett, C. F. (Recipient), 1992
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)