Robert G. Santee, Ph.D.

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Psychology • Dean, Behavioral Sciences Division

Dr. Robert Santee is Professor of Psychology, Dean of Behavioral Sciences, the Director of the Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology Program, the Coordinator for the undergraduate Psychology program and the University Assessment Facilitator.

Dr. Santee has a Ph.D. in Philosophy (general focus in Asian Philosophy, specific focus in Chinese Philosophy and a specialization in Daoism), a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (focus in assessment and psychometrics), a Masters in Counseling and Guidance (Community Counseling), a Masters in Philosophy (specialization in Daoism), and a Masters in Educational Foundations (focus on examining teaching methods of Kendo). Dr. Santee is a Nationally Certified Counselor and author of An Integrative Approach to Counseling: Bridging Chinese Thought, Evolutionary Theory and Stress Management, (Sage Publications, 2007.)

Dr. Santee has developed and teaches Daoist Psychology, Buddhist Psychology, Psychology of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Health and Stress Psychology, and Evolutionary Psychology in the undergraduate psychology department. He also has developed and teaches Introduction to Chinese Thought, Taoism (Daoism) and Confucianism for the religion department. At the graduate level, he teaches a class in Health, Stress Management and Counseling and a class in Cross-Cultural Counseling. Taijiquan(T'ai Chi Ch'uan), and Qigong(Ch'i Kung) are incorporated in both graduate classes, all three religion classes, and three of the undergraduate classes.

His examination of the relationship between Western counseling, Chinese thought, evolutionary theory/psychology, the stress response and stress management has resulted in writing and presenting papers at conferences in Taipei (Taiwan), Tiantai (China), Chengdu (China), and Honolulu, Hawai'i. His exploration of the relationship between Western Counseling and Chinese thought has been guided by his training in Chinese martial arts. He is a student, practitioner, and teacher of Taijiquan (T'ai Chi Ch'uan), and Qigong (Ch'i Kung). He is also a practitioner and student of Baguazhang (Pa Kua Chang) and Xingyiquan (Hsing I Ch'uan).

He has been employed full-time at Chaminade University since fall 1994. Prior to coming to Chaminade, Dr. Santee worked 16 years as an operating room technician assisting in surgery. He then worked 5 years for the State of Hawai'i Department of Education as a Psychological Examiner administering IQ, Achievement, and Personality tests.

Education

B. A., Philosophy, Psychology, Religion.
M. A. Philosophy, M. Ed. Educational Foundations, M. Ed. Counseling and Guidance.
Ph.D., Philosophy, Ph.D., Educational Psychology.
University of Hawai'i

National Certified Counselor

Teaching

Undergraduate Psychology:

• Daoist Psychology
• Buddhist Psychology
• Psychology of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
• Health and Stress Psychology
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Psychology of Death and Dying

Religious Studies:

• Introduction to Chinese Thought
• Taoism (Daoism)
• Confucianism

Graduate Studies:

• Health, Stress Management and Counseling
• Cross-Cultural Counseling

Scholarship

Date	Title	Publisher, Journal, Volume, or Conference Location
Summer 2010	Sun Style Taiji Qigong: Daoist Internal Alchemy	Qi: Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness - Volume 20, No. 2
Spring 2010	Liezi: The Forgotten Daoist Text?	The Empty Vessel, Spring 2010
6/2/2010- 6/6/2010	Sitting in Forgetfulness and the Relaxation Response: An Inquiry into Managing the Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Chronic Stress	Sixth International Conference on Daoist Studies: Daoism Today: Science, Health and Ecology, in Los Angeles
6/18/09-6/22/09	Circle Walking: Daoism, Baguazhang, and the Relaxation Response	The Fifth International Daoist Studies Conference - The Past, Present, and Future of Daoism, Wudangshan, Hubei, China
June 2008	Stress Management and the Zhuangzi	Journal of Daoist Studies, Volume 1 2008
11/21/07- 11/25/07	Potentials for Daoist Health Care in America	The 4th International Conference on Daoist Studies: Daoism in Action. Hong Kong
5/18/07	An Integrative Approach to Counseling: Bridging Chinese Thought, Evolutionary Theory and Stress Management	Sage Publications
Winter 2007	The 100 Character Tablet of Lu Dong Bin with the Commentary of Zhang San Feng	The Empty Vessel
Winter 2006	A Daoist Tea Ceremony	The Empty Vessel
10/11/05- 10/15/05	Cultivating Emptiness: The Practice of Xinzhai, An Ancient Daoist Solution To The Problem of Chronic Stress	International Conference of Daoist Cultivation and its Modern Value. Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
Summer 2005	An Exploration of an Early Source: Nourishing Life, Cultivating Qi, and Qi Gong	Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness, Volume 15, No. 2
May 21-23, 2005	Carl Rogers and the Dao De Jing: A Comparative Study	The Proceedings of International Conference on Taoism at Mt. Tiantai and Zhejiang. Tiantai, Zhejiang, China
Winter 2005	Wandering Through the Dao, While the Dao Roams Through All: The Dao of the Dao De Jing	The Empty Vessel
7/22/04	A Daoist and an Existential Psychotherapist: A Comparative Study	1st World Hong Ming Philosophy Conference. Honolulu, Hawai'i
5/24/04	Asian Perspectives and Western Counseling: A Harmonization	Third Biennial International Conference on Intercultural Research. Taipei, Taiwan
12/03	An Inquiry into the Dao of the Dao De Jing	World Hong Ming Philosophical Quarterly
Summer 2003	Chang: Embracing the Ordinary	The Empty Vessel
3/8/03	Stress Management, Evolutionary Theory, and Taoism: An Integrative Approach	Hawai'i Counseling Association Annual Meeting. Honolulu, Hawai'i
2/03	Learning Within a Philosophical Framework	T’ai Chi, The International Magazine of T’ai Chi Ch’uan
Winter 2003	Xin Zhai	The Empty Vessel
Workshops
Workshops Presented
2/19/04, 2/3/05, 4/04/06, 4/17/07, 4/15/08, 3/31/09, 3/30/2010	Stress Management Workshop Hogan Entrepreneurial Program	Chaminade University, Hawai'i
6/10/04, 6/16/06,	Stress Management Workshop Kalihi Palama Health Center	Kualoa Ranch, Kaneohe, Hawai'i
Workshops Attended
8/15/2010	Zen Vipassyana: How to Practice Awareness Meditation	Ara Ryokan Sensei Tendai Betsuin Honolulu, Hawaii
6/2/2010 - 6/6/2010	Applied Qi: Jing Gong from Qingchengshan - Bernard Shannon Wudang Daoist Taiji - Zhou Xuanyun Breathing Mechanics to Dissipate Emotional Toxins - J. Michael Wood The Seated Eight Brocades: Yangsheng Practice & Medical Theory - Suzanne Friedman Integral Three Treasures Alchemy: San Bao Cultivation - Roger Jahnke Nourishing Qi through Tai Chi Chih Shen Gung (Ruler) - Carl Totton Daoist Liturgy: The Mijue Tradition - Michael Saso	Sixth International Conference on Daoist Studies: Daoism Today: Science, Health and Ecology, in Los Angeles
6/24/09 - 7/3/09	Yin Baguazhang, 42 Form Taijiquan, Standing Baduanjin Qigong, Chinese Tuina	Beijing, China
1/10/09	Medical and Non-Medical Applications of Mindfulness Meditation Thanh V. Huynh, M.D.	John A. Burns School of Medicine Honolulu, Hawaii
6/15/07 - 6/26/07	Cheng Baguazhang, Sun Style Taijiquan, Sitting Baduanjin Qigong, Baguazhang Zhanzhuang Qigong, Chinese Medicine	Beijing Sports University Beijing, China
2006	Mindfulness Jon Kabat-Zinn	University of Hawai'i
2004	Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine	Harvard Medical School Mind/Body Medical Institute Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inn at Longwood Medical Boston, Massachusetts
2000	The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference IV	Milton Erikson Foundation Anaheim, California