Donald R. Atkinson

Donald Ray Atkinson (February 10, 1940, in Union City, Indiana–January 11, 2008, in Santa Barbara, CA) was an American counseling psychologist and professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He was known for his extensive work in multicultural counseling psychology. He was the director of training for UCSB's Counseling Psychology Program for ten years (1979-1989), and previously as Assistant Dean of the Department of Education there for four years (1975-1979). Atkinson grew up in Baraboo, Wisconsin and graduated from Baraboo High School. He served in the United States Navy for two years. He wrote a book about Baraboo: "Baraboo: A Selective History." He also wrote other books and articles about counseling. He died from pancreatic cancer in Jackson County, Oregon.[1][2] He retired from the faculty of UCSB in 2002.[3]

Donald Ray Atkinson
Born(1940-02-11)February 11, 1940
Union City, Indiana
DiedJanuary 11, 2008(2008-01-11) (aged 67)
Santa Barbara, CA
Resting placeSanta Barbara Cemetery
EducationBaraboo High School
Wisconsin State College-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Known forMulticultural counseling psychology
ChildrenJames Fredrick Atkinson (1966-1992)
Robert Kenneth Atkinson (1969-Present)
Awards2001 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award from section 17 of the American Psychological Association
2005 Leona Tyler Award from section 45 of the American Psychological Association
Scientific career
FieldsCounseling psychology
InstitutionsUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
ThesisThe effect of using selected behavior modification techniques to increase student-initiated action on counselor suggested activities (1970)
Doctoral studentsBruce Wampold

References
  1. "Obituary: Donald Ray Atkinson, PhD". www.independent.com. 14 January 2008. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
  2. "In Memoriam" (PDF). UCSF Regents. March 2008. p. 6.
  3. "Campus Notes". www.ia.ucsb.edu. 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2017-07-25.


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