HALE AKAMINE, PH. D., F.A.C.F.E. ,F.A.C.P.S.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Hawaii, 5/91
B.A. Psychology cum laude, University of Colorado, 5/79
H.S. valedictorian, Waimea High School (Kauai), 5/75
Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners
Fellow, American College of Psychological Specialties
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Director - Clinical Psychologist - Family Ministries Center. 3/93 - current.
Clinical Psychologist - Ola Hou Clinic. 1/92 - 3/93.
Clinical Psychologist - Straub Clinic & Hospital - Employee Assistance Program, 10/90 - 2/93.
Professor of Psychology - International College & Graduate School. 1/92 - 97.
Behavioral Health Specialist - Straub Clinic & Hospital, Health Education Center, 5/88 - 12/91.
Sleep Disorders Educator - Straub Clinic & Hospital, Sleep Disorders, 6/85 - 10/90.
Psychology lecturer - University of Hawaii, 1987 - 1988.
Case Manager - Counselor - Division of Youth Services, State of Colorado. 5/79 - 8/83.
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TV guest: Doctor to Doctor, KAAH TV, (periodic guest doctor), 2/07 – current.
Radio Host: AKAMAI STYLE, KGU AM 760 radio, 12/ 2004-12/06.
Author: Healing the wounds: teenagers learning to cope with divorce. LifeWay Press: Nashville, 1995.
Speaker (selected topics):
Dealing with the donkeys in your life, The Gathering (church), 4/20/08.
Exposing marriage myths: New Hope Leeward: Waipahu, Pearl City & Ewa Beach campus, 2/2-3/08.
Understanding your parents, Youths: Makakilo Baptist Church, 1/25/07, New Hope Leeward, 11/10/06.
Why men don’t talk; Women won’t tell Executive Women Int., 3/8/06.
Radio guest (KGU 760AM): Infidelity, 8/3/04 & 8/24/04, Biblical counseling, 4/20/04.
TV guest: KHON TV News, Discovering infidelity, 5/20/04, KALO, Connection Point with Wayne Cordeiro 4/29/03
Why God? Six principles of understanding bad things, Christ United Methodist Church Youth/Young Adults, 2/24/02
How to raise irresponsible children and teens, Sunset Beach Church of Christ, 11/15/98, Kanoelani Elementary PTA, 11/12/98, Mililani Baptist Preschool, 10/9/98,Hawaii Baptist Academy, 9/14/95,
Christian Counseling 3/KAAH, Christian counseling, 1/17/03;KHON TV: Teen and divorce, 1/2/96; Documentary: Is your family at risk?, 10/1/94; KHET TV, DIALOG topics: Headaches, 8/3/90; Stress, 1/25/90.
Seminar facilitator (selected topics):
Parenting without losing your voice New Hope Kapolei, 5/12/06, Hope Chapel Mountainside, 4/8/06.
Anger Management. Campbell High School Football Coaches, 3/25/06.
Dealing with difficult people, Family Life Series @ Pearl City Baptist Church, 6/25/05.
Raising children to be optimistic adults: Parents As Teachers, 7/28/04; Makakilo Baptist Church Preschool, 4/28/04.
Small group leader training, Honolulu Christian Church, 5/27/06; New Hope Pearl Community, Hope Chapel West Oahu, 11/4/03
Marriage Retreats (Biblical marriage & sex), Grace Bible Church - Honolulu - 10/02-11/02, Makakilo Baptist Church, 5/10-11/02, 9/30/00, 3/98 Central-Leeward Oahu Baptist Association, 1/18-19/02, Kalihi Union Church, 3/2-3/01, Hope Chapel - Kapolei, 2/6/99,; Honolulu Christian Church & New Hope Chapel 7/12-14/96.
Speaking truth in love: how to confront sin in your cell group, Hope Chapel Kapolei ministry staff, 9/19/00.
How to deal with gay teens, Nanakuli Baptist Church, 3/18/00.
Dealing with sexual sin in your church, Hope Chapel - Kapolei ministry staff, 6/22/99.
Finding the right mate, Grace Bible Church, 2/18/01, New Hope Christian Fellowship Singles Conference, 9/26/98
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (selected list):
Focus on the Family/Azuza Pacific University. Counselor Enrichment Program, 7/89.
Focus on the Family. Counselor Enrichment Program, 7/94.
Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic & Mental Health Center
Straub Clinic & Hospital Sleep Disorders Center
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
M.S. Counseling Psychology, Chaminade University, 12/98
B.S., Business, University of Colorado at Boulder, 5/77
H.S. Punahou High School (Honolulu), 5/73
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Family Counselor, Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii, 12/07 – 6/08
Director of Internships, MSCP Graduate Program, Chaminade University, 1/03 – 11/07
Assistant Professor, MSCP Graduate Program, Chaminade University, 1/03 – 11/07
Practicum Coordinator, MSCP Graduate Program, Chaminade University, 2/99 – 1/03
Counseling Intern, Barbers Point Family Service Center, Barbers Point NAS, Hawaii, 11/97- 9/98
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Selected publications:
Burtness, K. & Jones, L. (unpublished) Casebook: Solution-focused approaches to family
counseling.
Burtness, K. & Jones, L. (unpublished) Casebook: Family Abuse: Sex & Violence
Burtness, K. & Jones, L. (unpublished) Casebook: Family approaches to counseling
SPEAKER/SEMINAR CO-FACILITATOR (selected):
Myers Briggs Tools for Catholic Middle Managers, PSALM retreat, 10/05
CREDO military personal awareness retreat, Kaneohe, Hawaii, 2000
PREP training for couples, Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, 1999
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BOARD of DIRECTORS
President
Lefanoga Viliamu
Pastor, Makakilo Baptist Church
Vice President
John Honold, IV
Pastor, Hope Chapel Kapolei
Treasurer
Kurtis Lee
COO, Shiraishi Financial Group, Inc.
Members
Constantin Pertzoff
CEO, World Wide Window Cleaners
Cheryl Witbeck
Station Manager, KAAH-TV