Wendy James

14785 Buckingham Ct Dallas, TX 75254 USA
Website: http://drwendyjames.com
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Professional Experience

DR. WENDY J. JAMES PH.D. PSYCHOLOGY PHONE: 972-386-9860 EMAIL: Wendy@drwendyjames.com WEBSITE: www.drwendyjames.com After graduating from college, I was a licensed public school teacher in Kalamazoo, MI, moved to Dallas and taught inpatients in a Mental Health Unit. I earned two Ph.D.’s in Psychology and started my practice while continuing my work as a freelance writer, media contributor and public speaker. I’ve been on over 240 radio shows, including The Savage Nation, the Heritage Foundation Radio Network, Fox News Radio, the Wall Street Journal as well as appearances on television with ABC, CBS, NBC and as a member of the “psych squad” on CNN. I was a presenter at the annual meetings of the Texas, Minnesota and South Carolina Psychological Associations. I have published two books, “The Princess Chronicles – A Bedside Companion” and “The Gap: A Scholarly Work; Perspective of Executive Women”.

Expertise

Book Author
3 Years
Other, Specify
5 Years

Specialty

Family, Children & Teenagers
10 Years
Sex
7 Years
Women's Issues
10 Years

Industries


Broadcasting - Ent - TV (National)
2 Years
Broadcasting - Ent - Radio (National)
2 Years
Professional Journal
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

2 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN (10+), Fox News Radio, The Savage Nation, Wall Street (10+)

Other Work History

Pyschologist, Public Speaker, Writer

Showcase

Articles

Today, 40% of women are the breadwinners. More women are pursuing higher degrees, Masters, and Ph.D.'s then men. There are a higher percent of women raising their children as single moms. As a result, women are attempting to do it all, and rarely take time for out of the day for themselves.
As humans, we have instinctual responses that are exacerbated by group influences. What we might not do as individuals we may do as part of a group. People may lose control of their usual inhibitions, as their mentality becomes that of the group. 3 psychological theories address crowd behavior.
Education transcends race, gender and socio-economic condition. It is every child's way out and a path to defeat income inequality. "Life should not be chance, it should be choice". I am for choice and competition. No child should have to wait to be educated. Without choice parents have no option
Teacher unions may have a problem, metrics. Police are rated on arrests and crime statistics, firefighters on putting out fires and teachers on the graduation rates and test results. A 60-70% graduation rate is not may be acceptable for teachers, but certainly not for firefighters or police.
Previous surveys on bullying indicate 70% of middle and high school students experience bullying. Most of us have been bullied. First bullying in schools is unacceptable. As a psychologist and former high school teacher, bullying is serious. Peer Harassment is an issue.
It is not the playing of the video game or watching TV that is the problem, yet the violence of the TV or video games may contribute as a variable. First is the importance of socialization Then there is parental support Finally, teachers, psychologists and counselors recognize mental issues