Ronald Stephen Valle, Ph.D.
Psychologist
California License: #PSY8615
Ron Valle, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist, professor of psychology, and published scholar. Ron has served as a psychologist for over 43 years working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of clinical settings. He employs an integrated therapy approach, specializing in clients with chronic pain, post-traumatic experience, and stress-related disorders as well as those facing a life-threatening diagnosis and their families. He has served as a professor in both behavioral and existential departments of psychology at major universities and has published extensively, including 6 books and over 60 professional journal articles and book chapters in the areas of clinical, humanistic, existential, social, phenomenological, transpersonal, and philosophical psychology. A long-time practitioner and teacher of meditation, Ron developed the Integrated Therapy Program for Transforming Stress and Pain while director of an outpatient university hospital pain clinic. He is editor of The Changing Faces of Therapy: Evolving Perspectives in Clinical Practice and Assessment and author of Opening to Dying and Grieving: A Sacred Journey.
CURRICULUM VITAE
HOME OFFICE
7205 Keyesport Way
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
925-389-6158
email: ronvalle@aol.com
WORK
Executive Mental Health
Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center, Antioch, CA
EDUCATION
1973-1975 Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Post-Doctoral Clinical Training
Edward L. Murray, C.S.Sp., Ph.D., Supervisor
1971-1973 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Doctor of Philosophy, Social Psychology, September, 1973
Doctoral dissertation: The effects of alpha wave biofeedback
training on selected social psychological and personality
variables.
1969-1971 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Science, Social Psychology, August, 1971
Master's thesis: The equilibration model of attitude change:
An initial test.
1965-1969 Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, June, 1969
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Clinical Experience
2018-2021 Staff Psychologist/Telehealth
Executive Mental Health, Los Angeles, CA
2017-2021 Psychologist
Awakening Counseling Center, Discovery Bay, CA
2015 Psychologist
Mount Diablo Integrative Wellness Center, Walnut Creek, CA
2013-2016 Psychologist
Health Medicine Center, Walnut Creek, CA
2009-2010 Psychologist
Geriatric Counseling, Inc., La Mesa, CA
1998-2016 Psychologist
Awakening Counseling Center, Brentwood, CA
1992-1995 Psychologist
Rose Street Center, Danville, CA
1990-1993 Psychologist
Brauer Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA
1989 Psychologist
Integrative Therapy Center, Concord, CA
1988-1998 Psychologist
Private Professional Practice, Walnut Creek, CA
1984-1985 Psychologist
Transpersonal Center
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Menlo Park, CA
1984-1985 Psychologist and Director
Treatment program for pain control and stress-related disorders
Sacramento Pain Center, Sacramento, CA
1984 Psychologist
Omnibus Clinic, Davis, CA
1981-1983 Psychologist and Clinical Staff
Pain Control Clinic
Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
1979-1983 Psychologist and Director
Holistic Center of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1978-1983 Psychologist and Founder
Center for the Development of Consciousness and Personal
Growth, Wexford, PA
Administration Experience: Graduate Level
1985-1986 Acting Dean
Graduate School of Holistic Studies
JFK University, Orinda, CA
1984-1989 Associate Dean
Graduate School of Holistic Studies
JFK University, Orinda, CA
Academic Experience: Graduate Level
2012-2018 Full Professor
Clinical Psychology Program
American School of Professional Psychology
Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area, Alameda, CA
Committees: Scholarship/Chair
Curriculum
Faculty Council
2012 Adjunct Faculty
Alliant International University, San Francisco, CA
2008-2012 Associate Professor
Clinical Psychology Program
Argosy University, San Francisco, Alameda, CA
Committees: Scholarship/Chair
Student Professional Development/SPDC
Faculty Council
2007-2008 Adjunct Faculty
Argosy University, San Francisco, Alameda, CA
2004-2011 Adjunct Research Faculty
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA
2002-2009 Instructor
Institute of Imaginal Studies, Petaluma, CA
1990-1998 Adjunct Professor
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA
1990-1997 Professor
Rosebridge Grad. School of Integrative Psychology, Concord, CA
Committees: Faculty Recruitment
Curriculum
1989-1997 Director
Awakening to Life and Death: A Certificate Program for Working
with the Dying
Rosebridge Grad. School of Integrative Psychology, Concord, CA
1987-1990 Adjunct Professor
Rosebridge Grad. School of Integrative Psychology, Concord, CA
1984-1990 Adjunct Professor
Saybrook Institute, San Francisco, CA
1984-1989 Associate Professor
Graduate School of Holistic Studies
JFK University, Orinda, CA
1984-1997 Adjunct Professor
California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
1980-1983 Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduate Courses Taught:
Advanced Person-Centered Theory and Supervision
Advanced Social Psychology
Aging and Long-Term Care
Assessment and Treatment of Substance Disorders
Delivering Psychological Services to Vulnerable Populations
Field-Work Practicum: Working with the Dying
History and Systems of Psychology
Individual and Social Experience
Integrated Therapy Program: Transforming Pain and Stress
Paradigms and Methods of Clinical Research
Person-Centered and Experiential Theory and Therapy
Phenomenological Theory and Research in Psychology
Psychology of Dying and Grieving
Psychology of Meditation
Social Psychology
Theories of Personality
Therapeutic Process
Doctoral Dissertation Committees:
2008-2018 Chair and Reader, Clinical Research Projects
Argosy University, San Francisco, Alameda, CA
1990-2018 Chair and Committee Member
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology/Sofia University,
Palo Alto, CA
1989-1997 Chair and Committee member
Rosebridge Grad. School of Integrative Psychology, Concord, CA
1985-2018 Committee Member and External Reviewer
California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
1985-1990 Committee Member
Saybrook Institute, San Francisco, CA
1981 Committee Member
Department of Social Work
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Academic Experience: Undergraduate Level
2007-2008 Adjunct Professor
Department of Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
2006-2009 Adjunct Professor
Department of Psychology
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
2001-2009 Adjunct Professor
Department of Psychology
California State University, Sacramento, CA
1985-1987 Instructor
Vista College, Berkeley, CA
1984-1987 Faculty Mentor
Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, CA
1979-1980 Instructor
Continuing Education Department
Pennsylvania State University, Beaver Campus, Monaca, PA
1978-1979 Instructor
Department of Psychology
LaRoche College, Pittsburgh, PA
1977-1978 Research Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Position: Psychology Director
University External Studies Program
1973-1977 Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Committees: Psi Chi Advisor
Library Service
1972-1973 Instructor
Department of Psychology
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Director of senior independent studies:
Psychophysiology and biofeedback
Existential-phenomenological psychology
1971 Teaching Fellow
Department of Psychology
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1969 Teaching Assistant
Department of Psychology
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Courses Taught:
Cognition
Developmental Psychology
Group Dynamics
History and Systems of Psychology
Humanistic Psychology
Introductory Psychology
Physiology and Psychology of Stress
Psychological Aspects of Aging
Psychology of Death and Dying
Social Problems
Social Psychology
Statistics
Theories of Personality
Transpersonal Psychology
Continuing Education And Other Workshops
Bringing Therapeutic Awareness to Painful Experiences with Religion
Conscious Divorce
Freedom From Addiction: A Transpersonal Perspective
Inner Dialogue: On Becoming Your Own Therapist
Integrated Therapy Program for Transforming Pain and Stress
The Journey Within: Exploring the Unconscious Mind
Living, Dying, and Grieving
Phenomenological Theory and Research in Psychology
Psychology of Consciousness and Spiritual Development
Small Groups Laboratory
Theory and Practice of Meditation
Transpersonal Psychology
Non-Profit Organization and Volunteer Experience
2008-2018 Board of Directors and Steering Committee Member
Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies of the
Americas, Minneapolis, MN
2001-2003 Facilitator
Grief Awareness Group
Sutter-Delta Medical Center, Antioch, CA
2000-2018 Facilitator
Grief Awareness Group
John Muir Medical Center, Concord, CA
1992-2017 Founder and Director
Awakening: A Center for Exploring Living and Dying,
Brentwood, CA, 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
1990-1991 Education Committee Chair
Living/Dying Project, Fairfax, CA
1989-1991 Trainer
Volunteer Training Program
Living/Dying Project, Fairfax, CA
1989-1990 Board of Directors and Education Committee Chair
Divya Jyoti Center, Napa, CA
1987-1991 Volunteer and Group Facilitator
Living/Dying Project, Fairfax, CA
1986-1993 Volunteer
Bernadette Foundation, Santa Rosa, CA
1984-1987 Member and Volunteer
Melia Foundation, Berkeley, CA
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
2003 Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500)
Yoga Alliance, Arlington, VA
1987 Ordained Minister
Bernadette Foundation, Santa Rosa, CA
1984 California Licensed Psychologist (#PSY8615)
1981 Certified Practitioner
Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS
2016 Invited Editor of Special Journal Edition. Recent
phenomenological research: Investigating experiences with
clinical applicability. Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology.
2009-2018 U.S. Commerce Association Counseling Services Award
Awakening Counseling Center, Brentwood, California
2007-2018 Editorial Board
Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology
2007-2013 Mentor for Yoga Philosophy
Himalayan Yoga Tradition Teachers Training Program,
Minneapolis, MN
2007 Nautilus Book Awards Finalist for Opening to Dying and
Grieving: A Sacred Journey
2007 U. S. Book News Award Finalist for Opening to Dying and
Grieving: A Sacred Journey
2002-2004 Teacher Training Committee
Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies
International, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2005 Associate Chaplain
Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Hospice, Walnut Creek, CA
1997-2013 Continuing Education Provider for MFTs and LCSWs
Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE4)
1996-2013 Continuing Education Provider for RNs and LVNs
Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP11529)
1995-2000 Continuing Education Provider for psychologists
MCEP Accrediting Agency (#AWA002)
1984-1987 Scientific Advisory Board
Center for Consciousness Studies
Saybrook Institute, San Francisco, CA
1983-1986 Editorial Board
Journal of Metaphor and Symbolic Activity
1980-1985 Editorial Board and Advisor
ReVision: A Journal of Knowledge and Consciousness
1980 Program Chair
Division 24, Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology
American Psychological Association
1979-1986 Co-founder and Membership Chair
Proposed Division of Transpersonal Psychology
American Psychological Association
1979 Director of Conference, "On Learning to Be Human:
Exploring the Metaphors of Consciousness," Pittsburgh, PA
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Psychological Association
American Counseling Association
Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International
PUBLICATIONS
Books Published:
Valle, R. (Ed.) (1998). Phenomenological inquiry: Existential and
transpersonal dimensions. New York, NY: Plenum Press.
Valle, R. (Ed.) (2016). The changing faces of therapy: Evolving
perspectives in clinical practice and assessment. Raleigh, NC:
Lulu Publishing & Alameda, CA: Argosy University, San Francisco.
Valle, R. & Halling, S. (Eds.) (1989). Existential-phenomenological
perspectives in psychology; Exploring the breadth of human
experience; With a special section on transpersonal psychology.
New York, NY: Plenum Press.
Valle, R. & King, M. (Eds.) (1978). Existential-phenomenological alternatives
for psychology. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2006). Opening to dying and grieving: A sacred
journey. Saint Paul, MN: Yes International Publishers.
Valle, R. & von Eckartsberg, R. (Eds.) (1981, 1989). Metaphors of
consciousness. New York, NY: Plenum Press.
Manuscripts Published:
Carpenter, J. & Valle, R. (1981, 1989). On the shifting structure of
mathematical paradigms. In R. Valle & R. von Eckartsberg (Eds.),
Metaphors of consciousness. New York, NY: Plenum Press. pp.
461-472.
DeGood, D., Chisholm, R,, & Valle, R. (1976). The interrelationships of
parietal alpha and frontalis muscle activity during biofeedback
training. Psychophysiology, 13, 164. (Abstract)
DeGood, D. & Valle, R. (1975). A state-trait analysis of alpha density and
personality variables in a normal population. Journal of Clinical
Psychology, 31, 624-631.
DeGood, D., Valle, R., Elkin, B., & Lessin, S. (1977). Expectancy influence on
self-reported experience during alpha feedback training: Subject and
situational factors. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 2, 183-194.
Dey, S., Persing, J., & Valle, R. (2014). Mindfulness, smartphone apps, and
emotion regulation: A mixed methods study. Cyberpsychology,
Behavior, and Social Networking.
Elkin, B., Lessin, S., DeGood, D., & Valle, R. (1976). Subject and situational
expectancy influences on self-reported experience during alpha
feedback training. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 1, 342-343.
Floyd, N. & Valle, R. (2016). Ayurvedic medicine: Applying ancient wisdom
to contemporary health concerns. In R. Valle (Ed.), The changing
faces of therapy: Innovative perspectives on current issues, disorders,
and assessment (pp. 272-319). Alameda, CA: Argosy University,
San Francisco.
Hill, J. & Valle, R. (2016). Synchronicity and grief: Utilizing the experience
of meaningful coincidence occurring during bereavement in grief
counseling. In R. Valle (Ed.), The changing faces of therapy: Evolving
perspectives in clinical practice and assessment (pp. 416-447).
Alameda, CA: Argosy University, San Francisco.
King, M., Valle, R., & Citrenbaum, C. (1978). Existential-phenomenological
implications for psychotherapy. In R. Valle & M. King (Eds.),
Existential-phenomenological alternatives for psychology (pp. 265-273).
New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Leavitt, D., Valle, R., & von Eckartsberg, R. (1981, 1989). Speculative
approaches to consciousness in science fiction. Conclusion. In R. Valle
& R. von Eckartsberg (Eds.), Metaphors of consciousness (pp. 395-415).
New York, NY: Plenum Press.
Levine, J., Ranelli, C., & Valle, R. (1974). Self-evaluation and reaction to a
shifting other. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 29,
637-643.
Levine, J. & Valle, R. (1975). The convert as a credible communicator. Social
Behavior and Personality, 3, 81-90.
Mohs, M. & Valle, R. (2016). Transpersonal perspectives in the nature
and treatment of substance abuse. In R. Valle (Ed.), The changing faces
of therapy: Evolving perspectives in clinical practice and assessment
(pp. 392-415). Alameda, CA: Argosy University, San Francisco.
Prescott, M. & Valle, R. (1978). An existential-phenomenological look at
cognitive-developmental theory and research. In R. Valle & M. King
(Eds.), Existential-phenomenological alternatives for psychology (pp.
153-165). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Rockwell, D. & Valle, R. (2016). Mindfulness as therapy: How Buddhist
psychology contributes to enhancing therapist efficacy and client
outcomes. In R. Valle (Ed.), The changing faces of therapy: Evolving
perspectives in clinical practice and assessment (pp. 320-360).
Alameda, CA: Argosy University, San Francisco.
Schore, N. & Valle, R. (1981, 1989). Chemistry and human awareness;
natural scientific connections. In R. Valle & R. von Eckartsberg (Eds.),
Metaphors of consciousness (pp. 437-460). New York, NY: Plenum Press.
Valle, R. (1968). Human interaction and the concept of personal space.
Carnegie Technical, 33, 42-48.
Valle, R. (1977). Human electroencephalography: An indexed bibliography.
Psychophysiology, 14, 602. (Announcement)
Valle, R. (1980). Relativistic quantum psychology: An interface between the
Vedantic tradition and modern physics. American Theosophist, 68 (10),
329-339.
Valle, R. (1981, 1989). Relativistic quantum psychology: A
reconceptualization of what we thought we knew. In R. Valle & R. von
Eckartsberg (Eds.), Metaphors of consciousness (pp. 419-436). New
York, NY: Plenum Press.
Valle, R. (1981). The Vedantic tradition: The science of yoga and the sutras
of Patanjali. ReVision, 4 (2), 72-77.
Valle, R. (1984). Book review of The psychic thread: Paranormal and
transpersonal aspects of psychotherapy by Elizabeth E. Mintz.
Association for Transpersonal Psychology Newsletter, Summer, 7.
Valle, R. (1986). Transpersonal psychology: A response to Rollo May.
Humanistic Psychologist, 14(3), 210-213.
Valle, R. (1986). Two metaphors of consciousness: Sankhya philosophy and
samaya tantra. Journal of Metaphor and Symbolic Activity.
Valle, R. (1988). Reflections of a volunteer. Living/Dying Project Newsletter,
1,1.
Valle, R. (1989). The emergence of transpersonal psychology. In R. Valle &
S. Halling (Eds.), Existential-phenomenological perspectives in
psychology (pp. 257-268). New York, NY: Plenum Press.
Valle, R. (1990). Book review of The enneagram by Helen Palmer.
Association of Humanistic Psychology Perspective, March-April, 10.
Valle, R. (1992). Awakening to life and death. In F. N. Magill (Ed.), Survey
of science: Life science. Pasadena, CA.: Salem Press.
Valle, R. (1995). Towards a transpersonal-phenomenological psychology:
On transcendent awareness, passion, and peace of mind. Journal of
East-West Psychology, 1(1), 9-15.
Valle, R. (1998). Transpersonal awareness: Implications for
phenomenological research. In R. Valle (Ed.), Phenomenological
inquiry in psychology (pp. 273-279). New York, NY: Plenum Press.
Valle, R. (2001). The science of yoga and western psychology (Part I).
Himalayan Path, 1(3), 25-30.
Valle, R. (2001). The science of yoga and western psychology (Part II).
Himalayan Path, 2(1), 28-36.
Valle, R. (2002). The science of yoga and western psychology (Part III).
Himalayan Path, 2(2), 32-40.
Valle, R. (2006). The story behind “Energy of Consciousness in the Human
Personality.” Himalayan Path, 6(4), 30-31.
Valle, R. (2007). Teachers of transformation. In M. Schlitz, C. Vieten, &
T. Amorok (Eds.), Living deeply: The art & science of transformation
in everyday life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.
Valle, R. (2012). Book review of Shamanic wisdom in the pyramid texts:
The mystical tradition of ancient Egypt by Jeremy Naydler, Journal of
Tropical Psychology.
Valle, R. (2012). Editor of What is right with the world; The human urge for
peace by Swami Veda Bharati. Rishikesh, India: AHYMSIN Publishers.
Valle, R. (2012). Foreword for Running on empty: Transcending the
economic culture's seduction of our youth by James Nelson. Edina,
MN: Beaver Pond Press.
Valle, R. (2016). On relieving pain and suffering: The integrated therapy
program for stress-related disorders, PTSD, and chronic pain. In R. Valle
(Ed.), The changing faces of therapy: Evolving perspectives in clinical
practice and assessment (pp. 227-271). Alameda, CA: Argosy
University, San Francisco.
Valle, R. (2019). Toward a psychology of silence. Humanistic Psychologist,
47(3), 219-261.
Valle, R. & DeGood, D. (1976). Alpha control and self-reported drug use.
Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 1, 356. (Abstract)
Valle, R. & DeGood, D. (1976). EEG alpha control and self-reported drug use.
Journal of Biofeedback, 3(2), 26-30.
Valle, R. & DeGood, D. (1977). Effects of state-trait anxiety on the ability to
enhance and suppress EEG alpha. Psychophysiology, 14, 1-7.
Valle, R. & DeGood, D. (2007). Effects of state-trait anxiety on the ability to
enhance and suppress EEG alpha. Psychophysiology, 14, 1-7.
Valle, R. & Floyd, N. (2017). Psychology of devotion and devotional
experience: A developmental perspective. Humanistic Psychologist,
45(2), 7-19.
Valle, R. & Harari, C. (1985). Current developments in transpersonal
psychology. Humanistic Psychologist, 13(1), 11-15.
Valle, R. & King, M. (1978). An introduction to existential-phenomenological
thought in psychology. In R. Valle & M. King (Eds.), Existential-
phenomenological alternatives for psychology (pp. 3-17). New York,
NY: Oxford University Press.
Valle, R., King, M., & Halling, S. (1989). An introduction to existential-
phenomenological thought in psychology. In R. Valle & S. Halling (Eds.),
Existential-phenomenological perspectives in psychology (pp. 3-16).
New York, NY: Plenum Press.
Valle, R. & Levine, J. (1975). Expectation effects in alpha wave control.
Psychophysiology, 12, 306-309.
Valle, R. & Levine, J. (1976). Expectation effects in alpha wave control. In
T. Barber, L. DiCara, J. Kamiya, N. Miller, D. Shapiro, & J. Stoyva (Eds.),
Biofeedback and self-control, 1975/76 (pp. 242-245). Chicago, IL:
Aldine Publishing Company.
Valle, R. & Levine, J. (2007). Expectation effects in alpha wave control.
Psychophysiology, 12, 306-309.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (1998). Transpersonal awareness in phenomenological
inquiry: Philosophy, reflections, and recent research. In W. Braud &
R. Anderson (Eds.), Transpersonal research methods for the social
sciences: Honoring human experience (pp. 95-113). Thousand Oaks,
CA: Sage Publishers.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2005). Aging with awareness. In M. Schlitz, T. Amorok,
and M. Micozzi (Eds.), Consciousness and healing: An anthology of
integral approaches to mind-body medicine (pp. 193-199). St. Louis,
MO: Elsevier.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2006). Transpersonal awareness in phenomenological
inquiry. Alternative Journal of Nursing, 10, March, 1-16.
Valle, R. & Valle, V. (1983). A holistic approach to pain: Management and
relief. Association for Transpersonal Psychology Newsletter, Spring, 11.
Valle, R. & Valle, V. (1984). Spiritual marriage. Yoga Journal, November-
December, 12-14.
Valle, R. & Valle, V. (1985). Spiritual marriage. JFK University Student
Association Newsletter, 5(10), 4.
Valle, V., DeGood, D., & Valle, R. (1978). Psychophysiological responses and
task performance in like- and cross-sex competition. Sex Roles, A
Journal of Research, 4, 445-454.
Valle, V. & Valle, R. (1977). A probabilistic model of attribution applied to an
achievement situation. Social Behavior and Personality, 5, 113-123.
Valle, V. & Valle, R. (1979). Five selected approaches to the human
personality. In G. Zaltman and M. Wallendorf (Eds.), Consumer
behavior: Basic findings and management implications (pp. 356-399).
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.
von Eckartsberg, R. & Valle, R. (1980). Heideggerian thinking and the Eastern
mind. ReVision, 3(2), 100-110.
von Eckartsberg, R. & Valle, R. (1981, 1989). Heideggerian thinking and the
Eastern mind. In R. Valle and R. von Eckartsberg (Eds.), Metaphors of
consciousness (pp. 287-311). New York, NY: Plenum Press.
INVITED PAPERS AND SYMPOSIA
Anderson, R., Braud, W., & Valle, R. (1996, April). Disciplined inquiry for
transpersonal studies: Old and new approaches to research. Paper
presented at the Western Psychological Association Convention,
San Jose, CA.
Anderson, R., Valle, R., & Braud, W. (1998, August). Honoring human
experience: Transpersonal research and writing. Symposium presented
at the Associa-tion for Transpersonal Psychology Convention, Pacific
Grove, CA.
Chisholm, R., Adams, A., Valle, R., & DeGood, D. (1975, January). Effects
of occipital alpha training on EEG response to a laboratory stressor.
Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of America Convention,
Monterey, CA.
DeGood, D., Chisholm, R., & Valle, R. (1975, October). The interrelationships
of parietal alpha and frontalis muscle activity during biofeedback
training. Paper presented at the Psychophysiological Research Society
Convention, Toronto, Ontario.
DeGood, D. & Valle, R. (1974, April). Alpha production and adjustment in
college males. Paper presented at the Eastern Psychological Association
Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Elkin, B., Lessin, S., DeGood, D., & Valle, R. (1976, February). Subject and
situational expectancy influences on self-reported experience during
alpha feedback training. Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of
America Convention, Colorado Springs, CO.
Jevons, C. & Valle, R. (2013, July). Giving voice to client suicide in clinical
training programs: A transcultural phenomenon. Paper presented at
the American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Klimo, J. & Valle, R. (2014, March). The care and preservation of private
experience and belief in a public and scientific world. Paper presented
at the Society for Humanistic Psychology Conference (Division 32 of the
American Psychological Association), Sofia University, Palo Alto, CA.
Klimo, J. & Valle, R. (2014, August). Toward the development of a post-
Cartesian psychology. Paper presented at the American Psychological
Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Valle, R. (Chair) (1978, August). The nature of consciousness. Symposium
presented at the American Psychological Association Convention,
Toronto, Ontario.
Valle, R. (Chair) (1979, September). Critical examination of fundamental
issues: Emotion and time. Paper session presented at the American
Psychological Association Convention, New York, NY.
Valle, R. (Chair) (1979, September). Holography and Eastern philosophy:
Holistic reexaminations of contemporary psychology. Symposium
presented at the American Psychological Association Convention,
New York, NY.
Valle, R. (Chair) (1980, September). Classical yoga systems: A practical non-
reductionistic psychology and therapy. Symposium presented at the
American Psychological Association Convention, Montreal, Quebec.
Valle, R. (1980, September). Relativistic quantum psychology: Re-
conceptualizations of what we thought we knew. Paper presented at the
American Psychological Association Convention, Montreal, Quebec.
Valle, R. (Invited panel member) (1981, August). Professional development,
activities, and organizations: Injecting transpersonal juice into mainline
professional activities. Symposium presented at the Association for
Transpersonal Psychology Convention, Monterey, CA.
Valle, R. (1981, August). The Vedantic tradition: The science of yoga and
the sutras of Patanjali. Paper presented at the American Psychological
Association Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Valle, R. (Chair) (1982, August). Spirituality and human relationship:
Looking from the inside out. Symposium presented at the American
Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Valle, R. (1982, August). Paramahansa Yogananda: The man, the mystic,
the philosopher. Paper presented at the American Psychological
Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Valle, R. (1983, August). Renunciation and samaya tantra: The yogic path
to God. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association
Convention, Anaheim, CA.
Valle, R. (1983, August). Revisioning human relationship: From new physics
to new psychology. Paper presented at the American Psychological
Association Convention, Anaheim, CA.
Valle, R. (1983, December). Will, faith, and intuition: The cornerstones of
yoga psychology. Paper presented at the Association for Transpersonal
Psychology Convention, Stony Point, NY.
Valle, R. (Chair) (1984, August). Non-violence: Social and spiritual
perspectives. Symposium presented at the American Psychological
Association Convention, Toronto, Ontario.
Valle, R. (1984, August). A comparison of the Hindu and Jain interpretations
of non-violence. Paper presented at the American Psychological
Association Convention, Toronto, Ontario.
Valle, R. (Chair) (1985, August). From humanistic to transpersonal
psychology: A natural evolution. Symposium presented at the American
Psychological Association Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Valle, R. (1985, August). A spiritual revisioning of humanistic psychology.
Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Convention,
Los Angeles, CA.
Valle, R. (Invited paper) (1986, August). Transpersonal psychotherapy.
Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Convention,
Washington, DC.
Valle, R. (Invited panel member) (1987, November). Current trends in
transpersonal psychotherapy training. The Common Boundary
Conference, Washington, DC.
Valle, R. (1996, August). Phenomenological inquiry; Existential and
transpersonal dimensions. Paper presented at the Association for
Transpersonal Psychology Convention, Monterey, CA.
Valle, R. (2011, May). An integrated therapy approach for post-traumatic
stress disorder and chronic pain. Paper presented at the Traumatology
Symposium, Argosy University, Sarasota, FL.
Valle, R. (2012, March). Embracing the changes in life: Opening to aging
and grieving. Paper presented at the Society for Humanistic Psychology
Conference (Division 32 of the American Psychological Association),
Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Valle, R. (2013, July). An integrated therapy approach for PTSD, stress-
related disorders, and chronic pain. Paper presented at the American
Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Valle, R. (2018, August). Toward a psychology of silence. Paper presented at
Division of Humanistic Psychology Hospitality Suite, American
Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Valle, R., Chisholm, R., & DeGood, D. (1975, January). The relationship
of state and trait personality factors to alpha-controlling ability.
Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of America Convention,
Monterey, CA.
Valle, R. & DeGood, D. (1975, August). Task, expectancy, and subjective
experience during alpha feedback. Paper presented at the American
Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Valle, R. & DeGood, D. (1976, February). Alpha control and self-reported
drug use. Paper presented at the Biofeedback Society of America
Convention, Colorado Springs, CO.
Valle, R. & Floyd, N. (2015, April). The maturing of devotion: Three stages
of development. Paper presented at the International Conference on
Religion and Spirituality in Society, Berkeley, CA.
Valle, V. & Valle, R. (1985, August). Ahimsa and yoga: The meaning of non-
violence. Paper presented at the Association for Transpersonal
Psychology Convention, Monterey, CA.
von Eckartsberg, R. & Valle, R. (1979, September). Psychological insights
of Martin Heidegger and Eastern thought: A comparison. Paper
presented at the American Psychological Association Convention,
New York, NY.
Word, C., Walsh, B. Valle, R., & Prensky, E. (2013, July). Depression,
anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and hypertension among African-American
adults. Paper presented at the Association of Black Psychologists
Convention, New Orleans, LA.
PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS, AND WORKSHOPS
Coto, C., Klimo, J., & Valle, R. (2014, March). Trauma-bonding and woman-
to-woman rape within the context of intimate partner violence. Poster
presentation at the Society for Humanistic Psychology Conference
(Division 32 of the American Psychological Association), Sofia
University, Palo Alto, CA.
Dey, S., Persing, J., & Valle, R. (2013, July). Mindfulness, smartphone apps,
and emotion regulation: A mixed methods study. Poster presentation
at the American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Grace, C., Lytle, P., & Valle, R. (2015, August). A phenomenology of growth
and self-transformation in maternal caregivers of transplant children.
Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association
Convention, Toronto, Ontario.
Jevons, C. & Valle, R. (2013, February). Giving voice to client suicide in
clinical training programs: A transcultural phenomenon. Poster
presentation at the Society for Humanistic Psychology Conference
(Division 32 of the American Psychological Association), Pacifica
Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA.
Kirby, J. & Valle, R. (2014, March). An existential-phenomenological
investigation of women's experience of becoming less obsessed with
their bodily appearance. Poster presentation at the Society for
Humanistic Psychology Conference (Division 32 of the American
Psychological Association), Sofia University, Palo Alto, CA.
Klimo, J. & Valle, R. (2013, July). Applying the study of transpersonal
experiences to diversity and diagnostic issues in psychology. Poster
presentation at the American Psychological Association Convention,
Honolulu, HI.
Langroudi, K., Walsh, B., & Valle, R. (2016, March). An existential-
phenomenological investigation of being self-compassionate during the
process of recovering from alcohol and/or substance abuse. Poster
presentation at the Society for Humanistic Psychology Conference
(Division 32 of the American Psychological Association), San Francisco
State University, San Francisco, CA.
Leone, A. & Valle, R. (2015, March). An existential-phenomenological
investigation of the experience of gay men acknowledging to themselves
that they are attracted to other men. Poster presentation at the Society
for Humanistic Psychology Conference (Division 32 of the American
Psychological Association), Chicago School of Professional Psychology,
Chicago, IL.
Ross, C., Wong, J., Valle, R., & Carlos, M. (2017, February). Cognitive and
academic performance in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Poster
presentation at the Division of Rehabilitation (Division 22 of the
American Psychological Association) and the American Board of
Rehabilitation Psychology Rehabilitation Psychology Conference,
Albuquerque, NM.
Singh, R. & Valle, R. (2016, March). Homeless hearts: An exploration of the
quality of life for homeless veterans. Poster presentation at the
Institute of Violence, Abuse, & Trauma Training Summit, Honolulu, HI.
Valle, R. (1982, August). Human relationship: Physical, emotional, and
spiritual aspects. Presentation given at the Transpersonal Psychology
Interest Group Hospitality Suite, American Psychological Association
Convention, Washington, DC.
Valle, R. (1983, August). The yoga of relationship. Presentation given at the
Transpersonal Psychology Interest Group Hospitality Suite, American
Psychological Association Convention, Anaheim, CA.
Valle, R. (1984, July). The sixty-one points: A therapeutic relaxation based
on the Sri Yantra. Workshop conducted at the Association for
Transpersonal Psychology Convention, Monterey, CA.
Valle, R. (1984, August). The therapeutic value of esoteric teachings.
Presentation given at the Transpersonal Psychology Interest Group
Hospitality Suite, American Psychological Association Convention,
Toronto, Ontario.
Valle, R. (1985, February). The sixty-one points: A therapeutic
relaxation/meditation. Presentation given at the Spectrum Series,
Transpersonal Counseling Center, John F. Kennedy University,
Oakland, CA.
Valle, R. (1985, March). Tracing the transpersonal in humanistic psychology.
Presentation given at the Association for Humanistic Psychology
Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Valle, R. (1985, June). A holistic approach to chronic pain. Presentation
given at the Whole Life Expo, San Francisco, CA.
Valle, R. (1985, August). A meditation for pain control and stress-related
disorders. Workshop conducted at the Association for Transpersonal
Psychology Convention, Monterey, CA.
Valle, R. (1985, August). Meditation as transpersonal therapy. Presentation
given at the Proposed Division of Transpersonal Psychology Hospitality
Suite, American Psychological Association Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Valle, R. (1985, November). Spiritual practice and psychotherapy.
Presentation given at the Melia Foundation, Berkeley, CA.
Valle, R. (1986, January). Personality: Path or pathology? Presentation given
at the Melia Foundation, Berkeley, CA.
Valle, R. (1987, November). Thoughts, feelings, and spiritual presence.
Workshop conducted at the Common Boundary Conference,
Washington, DC.
Valle, R. (1988, January). The combined therapy program for pain control
and stress-related disorders. Workshop conducted at Life Chiropractic
College-West, San Leandro, CA.
Valle, R. (1990, August). Conscious living/conscious dying. Presentation
given at the Proposed Division of Transpersonal Psychology Hospitality
Suite, American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Valle, R. (1992, August). Conscious living/conscious dying. Presentation
given at Rose Street Center, Danville, CA.
Valle, R. (1996, September). Stress-management: Eastern and Western
perspectives. Presentation given at the Haight-Ashbury Psychological
Services Clinic, San Francisco, CA.
Valle, R. (1999, March). Samaya tantra. Presentation given at the Spiritual
Practice Symposium, Graduate School for Holistic Studies, John F.
Kennedy University, Orinda, CA.
Valle, R. (2004, June). Near-death experience. Presentation given at the
Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Chaplains Retreat, Awakening Retreat
Center, Brentwood, CA.
Valle, R. (2007, March). Living with grief: Before and after the death.
Group facilitator at Hospice Foundation of America Teleconference,
Contra Costa Health Services, Family, Maternal, and Child Health
Programs, Martinez, CA.
Valle, R. (Invited speaker and group facilitator) (2010, October). On grief
and grieving. Presentation given at the Contemplative Alliance
Conference, Pacific Grove, CA.
Valle, R. (Attendee) (2011, January). Teaching the history of psychology.
Online workshop co-sponsored by Ball State University and Georgia
Southern University.
Valle, R. (2011, July). Using meditation and breath awareness techniques in
the practice of psychology. Presentation given at the Association of
Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies of America Teacher Training
Program, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.
Valle, R. (Invited speaker and group facilitator) (2011, December). Clinical
implications of opening to dying and grieving. Presentation given at the
Clinical Interns Meeting, AgeSong Senior Communities Center,
Emeryville, CA.
Valle, R. (Invited speaker and group facilitator) (2012, March). Clinical
implications of opening to dying and grieving. Presentation given at the
Clinical Interns Meeting, AgeSong Senior Communities Center,
Emeryville, CA.
Valle, R. (Invited speaker) (2012, April). On yoga practices. Presentation
given at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area, Alameda, CA.
Valle, R. (2012, July). Using internal dialogue for personal and spiritual
development. Presentation given at the Association of Himalayan Yoga
Meditation Societies of America Teacher Training Program, University of
St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.
Valle, R. (2013, February). Integrating the changes in life: A unifying
process. Workshop conducted at the Society for Humanistic Psychology
Conference (Division 32 of the American Psychological Association),
Santa Barbara, CA.
Valle, R. (Invited speaker) (2018, February). Existential-phenomenological
psychology and research. Presentation given at Northcentral University,
San Diego, CA.
Valle, R. & Floyd, N. (2015, August). The psychology of devotion: A
developmental perspective. Poster presentation at the American
Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Ontario.
Valle, R. & Hill, J. (2014, May). Watching and waiting: Working with the
trauma of loss. Presentation given at the Traumatology Symposium,
Argosy University, Sarasota, FL.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (1994, January). The nature and power of presence.
Workshop conducted at the First Christian Church, Concord, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (1994, April). The nature and power of presence.
Workshop conducted at the First Christian Church, Concord, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (1994, November). Being with the dying and grieving.
Presentation given at the Contact-Care Center, Lafayette, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (1996, March). Integrating grief in one’s personal and
professional life. Presentation given at the Transpersonal Counseling
Center, John F. Kennedy University, Oakland, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (1998, February). Awakening and its support for the
dying and grieving. Presentation given at Trinity Lutheran Church,
Alameda, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (1998, May). Living, dying, and grieving. Workshop
conducted at the San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (1998, May) Living, dying, and grieving. Workshop
conducted at the Graduate School for Holistic Studies, John F. Kennedy
University, Orinda, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2000-2011). Living, dying, and grieving. Presentation
given at the Mt. Diablo Medical Center Pastoral Care Volunteer Training
Program, Concord, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2000, March). Spiritual opportunities of dying and
grieving. Presentation and workshop given at the Athenian School,
Danville, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2000, March). Good grief, I can still be joyful.
Presentation given at the Restoring the Joy Conference, Beth Eden Baptist
Church, Oakland, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2000, August). Spiritual dimensions of living, dying,
and grieving. Presentation given at the International Himalayan Yoga
Teachers Association Conference, College of St. Olaf, Northfield, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2002, July). Living, dying, and grieving. Presentation
given at the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association
Conference, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2002, August). Living, dying, and grieving. Workshop
given at the IHC Home Care and Hospice at Dixie, St. George, UT.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2003, July). Living, dying, and grieving. Workshop
given at the IHC Home Care and Hospice at Dixie, St. George, UT.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2003, July). Living, dying, and grieving, I and II.
Presentations given at the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers
Association Conference, Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on
St. Croix, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2003, July). Living, dying, and grieving. Presentation
given at the Meditation Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2003, August). Living, dying, and grieving. Workshop
given at the Meditation Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2003, October). Experiences of our spiritual volunteers.
Presentation given at the Kaiser Permanente Hospice Volunteer Training,
Dublin, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2004, July) Bringing peace to aging and dying.
Presentation given at the Young Jains of America Convention, Santa
Clara, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2004, July). Spiritual opportunities in dying and
grieving: Integrating the wisdom of the yamas and niyamas.
Presentation given at the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers
Association Conference, Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on
St. Croix, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2004, July). Living, dying, and grieving. Presentation
given at the Institute of the Himalayan Tradition, Saint Paul, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2004, July). Finding the sacred in everyday life.
Presentation given at the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers
AssociationConference, Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on
St. Croix, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2004, July). Living, dying, and grieving. Workshop
given at the Pathways Health Crisis Resource Center, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2005, July). Living, dying, and grieving: Understanding
the five kleshas. Presentation given at the International Himalayan Yoga
Teachers Association Conference, College of St. Olaf, Northfield, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2005, July). Dying and grieving. Workshop given at the
Pathways Health Crisis Resource Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2006, July). Meditation: Practice and philosophy in the
Himalayan Tradition applied in daily life. Presentation given at the
International Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association Conference, Institute
of Noetic Science, Petaluma, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2008, October). Recognizing the sacred in dying
and grieving. Workshop given at the Inner Peace Yoga Center,
Indianapolis, IN.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2009, February). Opening to dying and grieving: A
sacred journey. Presentation given at the Napa Interfaith Council
Meeting, Napa, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2009, August). Opening to dying and grieving: A
sacred journey. Presentation given at the Himalayan Yoga and
Meditation Center of Illinois, Palatine, IL.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2011, June). Transforming life issues: Suffering, grief,
and loss. Presentation given at the John Muir Health Conference,
Concord, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2013, January). Being with dying and grieving.
Presentation given at the John Muir Medical Center Pastoral Care
Volunteer Training Program, Concord, CA.
Valle, R. & Mohs, M. (2014, February). Being with dying and grieving.
Presentation given at the John Muir Medical Center Pastoral Care
Chaplain Training Program, Concord, CA.
Valle, R., Mohs, M., & O’Kerry, M. (1993-1997). A training in living, dying,
and grieving. Workshops conducted at the Awakening Center,
Concord, CA.
Valle, R., Nelson, J., & Mohs, M. (2012, October). Internal inquiry in the
process of self-transformation. Presentation given at the Awakening
Center, Brentwood, CA.
Valle, R. & Valle, V. (1984, October). Pain control and stress-related
disorders: A treatment program. Workshop conducted at the California
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Menlo Park, CA.
Valle, R. & Valle, V. (1985, November). Spiritual marriage. Presentation
given at the Spectrum Series, Transpersonal Counseling Center, John F.
Kennedy University, Oakland, CA.
Valle, R. & Valle, V. (1988, March). Spiritual aspects of relationship.
Presentation given at the Marina Counseling Center, San Francisco, CA.
Valle, R. & Valle, V. (1990, September). On spiritual relationship.
Presentation given at the Marina Counseling Center, San Francisco, CA.
OTHER MANUSCRIPTS
McBurney, D., Valle, R., & Valle, V. Instructors’ attributions, use of power,
and perceptions of their students: A reconnaissance.
Ram Dass & Valle, R. (Interview). An aspirant along the way: Catching-up
with Ram Dass.
Valle, V. & Valle, R. Ashima and yoga: The meaning of non-violence.