Seminar: "Post-traumatic healing in Tohoku crisis: counseling and prayer"

Date: Tuesday, April 26th

Location: The Wesley Center in Shibuya 

http://www.en.wesleycenterjp.com/ourlocation.html

Time: The seminar is offered 3 times (choose one of the listed times):

Morning:  11 am to 1 pm

Afternoon:  3 pm to 5 pm

Evening:  7 to 9 pm  

Dr. Joe Ozawa, is a psychologist residing in Singapore. Dr. Ozawa has  done post-trauma training at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and with World Vision, International. He has done post-crisis interventions / training in such countries as Rwanda, South Africa, Indonesia and Cambodia. The emphasis of this seminar would be on a Christian response which includes healing and  intercession in a Christian context.  (See his bio below.)

This event is open to the public and is free.  However, a basket in the back of the room will be placed if anyone wants to donate to earthquake relief efforts at the Wesley Center. This seminar will be conducted in English - Japanese.   

Please RSVP to Wesley Center at 03 6427 4696 or sarah.oba@ib-shadan.com 

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Time of seminar: e.g.Morning, afternoon, evening session

( If you cannot make this day, Dr. Ozawa will be speaking at a Aoyama university on April 27. He is possibly available for other talks and sessions  until April 30th. Email him directly to schedule a  presentation.)

Detailed information and photo of Dr. Joseph Ozawa 

Email: hippopostman@gmail.com 

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

With two degrees from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, Dr. Ozawa has been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years in the United States and Singapore.  In the USA, Dr. Ozawa had been in private practice for over 20 years dealing with diverse forms of psychopathology.  Dr. Ozawa has also been Director of Behavioral Health Services for a U. S.  Sect 330 Federal Health Center where he oversaw psychiatric and psychological care and was a supervisor and trainer for psychology interns from Tripler Army Medical Center. 

In Singapore, Dr. Ozawa is currently Senior Consultant Psychologist of the Subordinate Courts.  He has also been the Senior Director of the Family and Juvenile Justice Centre, Director of Psychological Services at the Subordinate Courts of Singapore as well as Head of the Psychological Services Unit at the Ministry of Community Development.  Prior to that, he was a psychological consultant to Singapore Boys Home and to Pertapis (Islamic social welfare society).  In his work with the governments of USA　and　Singapore, he dealt with abused and neglected children, battered wives, juvenile delinquents and offenders with mental disorders.

Dr. Ozawa has also been a consultant to World Vision, Intl. for over 10 years in over 18 nations, especially dealing with counseling trauma, reconciliation and crises.

ACTIVITIES IN JAPAN:

2004  Dr. Ozawa was the plenary speaker (on “relational distress”) at the Japan Society of Social Psychiatry in Morioka.  　

1994-2007- Dr. Ozawa gave seminars and workshops in many areas, (including Osaka, Aichi-ken, Tokyo, Sapporo) on dealing with depression, suicidal thoughts, stress and trauma, and “hikikomori.”

2008　– Dr Ozawa  was a course instructor on “juvenile justice” at the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute (UNAFEI), affiliated with the Ministry of Justice of Japan. Greeted by then Minister of Justice Hatoyama.

2010　– Dr Ozawa presented a workshop on “Post-traumatic Stress Disorders in Caring Professionals” to the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

CHRISTIAN HISTORY:

Dr. Ozawa has been Director of Counseling and Healing at Mt Soledad Presbyterian Church (California) and a licensed Anglican pastor (not ordained) at Saint Andrew’s Cathedral (Anglican) of Singapore.  He has been on the core faculty (since 1994) of Bethany International University of Singapore (branch of Bethany in Minneapolis, Minn, USA), a missions training organization for pastors from Asia and Africa.  He has also been a consultant to World Vision, Intl for over 10 years in over 18 nations, especially dealing with counseling, trauma, reconciliation, and crises.

Directions to Wesley Center: 

From the green bus terminal on the East Side of Shibuya Station, take Bus 1 which heads toward Roppongi Hills or Shimbashi Station.

FROM SHIBUYA: Take the 01 Bus from the East Exit of Shibuya Station.  The bus is headed for Shimbashi Station.  Please ride until the first bus stop which is Aoyama Chutobumae. Turn right as you exit the bus and walk no more than 2 minutes in the direction toward Roppongi along the expressway.  (On the opposite side of the expressway, notice Eneos Gas Station) On your side of the street which is the left side are several tall buildings.  The 2nd from the expressway has a dark grey brick signboard that says Wesley Center.

FROM OMOTE SANDO: EXIT B3   Go left on Koto dori  4th stop light also see HUNTING WORLD store on right  then at stop light turn right then a few meters left again, then see bldg.

Wesley Center Business Office

6-10-11-Room 301 Minami Aoyama

Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062

Tel: 03 6427 4696 (Wesley Center's office)

Sarah Oba's cell # 090-4752-9302

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Date: 2011/4/10

Subject: セミナーのご案内

＜セミナーのご案内＞

東日本大災害のPTSD（心的外傷後ストレス症候群）の癒し：カウンセリングと祈り～クリスチャンの見方から～

●日時：２０１１年４月２６日（火）

●講師：Dr. Joseph Ozawa　小沢・ジョセフ・ポール　博士

A.B., M.A.T. (ハーバード大学);  Ph.D. (南カリフォルニア大学)

認定心理学者 (カリフォルニア＆ハワイ, 米国)

●場所：Wesley Centre　東京都港区南青山6-10-11

　http://www.en.wesleycenterjp.com/ourlocation.html

●料金：無料（Wesley Centreの救援活動のため、自由献金箱を部屋の後ろに置きます）

●時間帯： １．午前１１時～午後１時まで

 　 ２．午後３時～５時まで

 　 ３．午後７時～９時まで

セミナーの内容は３回とも同じです。いずれか一つの時間帯を選んでください。

●申し込み方法：電話かメールでご連絡ください。名前、所属教会／団体、電話、メールアドレス、参加時間帯をお知らせください。

電話 03-6427-4696

e-mail sarah.oba@ib-shadan.com 

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■講師紹介■

小沢博士はハーバード大学の2つの学位、南カリフォルニア大学博士号を取得。

認定臨床心理学者として、26年間米国とシンガポールで勤務。

米国では多岐におよぶ心理学的問題を取り扱う開業医として20年以上の経験を持ち、米国国立政府保険機関である問題行動医療サービス機関の理事として、また軍医のインターンのトレーニングを行う。

シンガポールでは裁判所（Subordinate Courts）所属の主任心理コンサルタントとして働いている。

国際ワールドビジョン（World Vision, Intl）のコンサルタントを10年以上、18ヶ国にわたって続けており、特にトラウマ、和解と危機を取り扱っている。

日系アメリカ人３世で、父方が静岡、母方が熊本の出身。米国在住の３人の子供と２人の孫がいる。

■日本での活動■

2004年 「関係の窮状」についての基調講演、日本社会心理学学会（盛岡）

1994-2007年 「欝、自殺願望、ストレス、トラウマ、ひきこもりに関するセミナーおよびワークショップ」（大阪、愛知県、東京、札幌）

2008年 国際連合アジアおよび極東機関（UNAFEI）に少年裁判を導入した一人として法務省を訪問、当時の鳩山大臣を表敬訪問

2010年 日本外務省のスタッフに対し、「介護専門職のトラウマ的ストレス」についてワークショップ開催