About Janelle...
Janelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and clinical director of Janelle Hallman & Associates, a counseling clinic offering a wide variety of services and specialties (for more information [click here]). Although she has become an internationally recognized expert in the area of female homosexuality and emotional dependency, she works with a variety of other men and women seeking greater wholeness in their lives. She also serves as a consultant, educator, writer and dynamic speaker on issues related to same-sex attraction, gender, the human condition, redemption and healing and wholeness in general. Her passion is to share God's word in a way that speaks to some of the deepest needs of broken and hurting people.
Janelle is an adjunct professor at Colorado Christian University and Denver Seminary. She is also the founder and director of a non-profit organization called Desert Hope Ministries and is the developer of the Restoring the Glory Conference, a dynamic conference exploring God's design for real relationships, meaningful intimacy, and authentic sexuality. She graduated with honors from Denver Seminary with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling. "Thank you for your work. It means a lot to me as someone who struggles with same-sex feelings. I didn't even realize I was one of these women until I started reading one of your papers and tears started pouring out of my eyes. I am glad that the lord has spoken to me through you. I feel like I have hope, and that is something I haven't felt in a very long time. I just wanted to say thank you."
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Biolographical information of Janelle and her associates follows: Janelle Hallman, MA, LPC | Janelle Hallman Professional Experience |
Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Janelle Hallman & Associates, Inc., specializing in female same-sex attraction and general practice. Janelle provides counseling, counseling intensives, consultation, therapeutic retreats, audio and video resources to women with same-sex attraction, parents of homosexual children, and other counseling and pastoral professionals.
Westminster, Colorado (1993 – present).
Executive Director, Desert Hope Ministries, a Christian non-profit organization offering conferences, retreats, education, and speaking services related to Biblical and psychological perspectives on relational and sexual wholeness. Westminster, Colorado (2001 – present).
Adjunct Professor, Denver Seminary, Denver, Colorado (2003 – present). Class: The Psychological and Theological Perspectives of Homosexuality.
Visiting Lecturer, German Institute for Youth and Society, Reichelsheim, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland (2002). Class: Understanding and Treating Female Homosexuality.
Adjunct Professor, Colorado Christian University, Master's in Biblical Counseling Program, Denver, Colorado (1998 - 2001, 2009 - present).
Visiting Professor, Evangelical Theological Seminary, Prague, Czech Republic (2001). Class: Human Sexuality.
| Janelle Hallman Professional Speaking Experience |
Janelle regularly fills the role of keynote speaker at academic and lay conferences on sexual wholeness. She has spoken for Exodus International, Focus on the Family (Love Won Out), Evergreen International, NARTH, American Association of Christian Counselors and several local conferences sponsored by Exodus organizations and local churches. She has also led conferences in Mozambique, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Mexico. spoken in Germany, Switzerland, credits include conferences iKeynote and Conference Speaker, North America Annual Conference (1993 – present).
| Janelle Hallman Education |
M.A. in Counseling with honors: Denver Seminary, 1995. Also completed graduate course work at Colorado Christian University, MABC program.
B.A. in Economics with distinction: University of Colorado at Denver, 1985.
Paralegal Certificate: Denver Paralegal Institute, 1981.
| Janelle Hallman Professional Publications |
Hallman, J. (2008). The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction: A Comprehensive Counseling Resource. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Hallman, J. (2006). 'Do No Harm' - Working with Women in Conflict with Same-Sex Attraction, NARTH Bulletin, 14(3), 9-11.
Hallman, J. (2005). Introducing the First Stage of Therapy with Women with Same-Sex Attraction: Securing the Foundation, NARTH Bulletin, 13(2), 13-18.
Hallman, J. (2005). On Helping women with Same-Sex Attraction. NARTH Bulletin, 13(1), 33-36.
Hallman, J. (2005). In C. Vonholdt (Hrsg.), Verwundete Weiblichkeit (pp. 13-73). Verlag Giessen: Brunnen.
Hallman, J. (2004). Clinical Issues Within the Lesbian Struggle, NARTH Bulletin, 13(3), 2-7.
Hallman, J. (2003). The Condition of Female Homosexuality. NARTH Bulletin, 12(3), 20-24.
Hallman, J. (2003). Weibliche Homosexualitat - Ursachen und Symptome. German Institute for Youth and Society Bulletin, 3, 4-13.
Hallman, J. (2003). Weibliche Homosexualitat - Diagnostik und Therapieansatz. German Institute for Youth and Society Bulletin, 3, 14-22.
Hallman, J. (2003). Weibliche Homosexualitat - Schritte der Veranderung. German Institute for Youth and Society Bulletin, 3, 23-35.
Listed in Marquis' Who's Who of American Women, 2007
Listed in Strathmore's Who's Who, 2007-2008
Outstanding Graduate, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, UCD, 1985
National Dean's List, 1985
Top Student, Dean's List, Fall 1983 semester | Janelle Hallman "Favorites" and "Interests" |
This section is under development, but this is what I know so far:
I love . . .
Sensing and knowing God's presence of love and delight
Seeing God's touch and movement in another's life
Watching my daughter mature into a beautiful young woman
Nature - my green backyard, the desert, the mountains, the beach, sunsets, thunderstorms, hot sun, dirt and plants and animals of all sorts. I hate. . .
That the mass news media is shallow in its understanding and therefore reporting on issues related to individual, national and global concern.
The human tendency to judge, criticize and even ostracize other human beings versus engage in respectful and open dialogue for the sake of understanding and mutual cooperation.
My favorite . . .
Quote:
Rock Band: U2
Rock Band in concert: David Mathews Band
Christian female artist: Rita Springer
Christian male artist:
Author: C. S. Lewis
Books: (Besides C.S. Lewis) The Red Tent, Redeeming Love, The Divine Conspiracy,
TV shows: ER, Masterpiece presentations, (hint - I do like SciFi.....)
Movie: Its a toss up between Braveheart and Titanic (yes I know the latter is sappy, but it impacted me beyond words in terms of how to die well.)
Heros:
Activities: Cooking (eating) and therefore exercising, gardening, skiing, traveling, listening to music, reading, theologizing, hanging with friends, entertaining, ...
Goals: | Janelle Hallman "Past Life" |
When I was a kid . . . I wanted to be a ballerina, an airline stewardess, a detective.
When I grow up I want to be . . .a centered, wise and gracious white-haired sagely woman who oozes with compassion and joy.
In high school I loved art and science and dreamed about becoming a doctor, however, never made it to college. I did find my first job though at a hospital in the pathology department. I worked as the laboratory receptionist until I became bored and decided to learn medical terminology so that I could work as a pathology transcriber. I was a very fast typist (that is what we were called in the olden days) and so began my career typing pathology reports on all sorts of human tissue and yes, even autopsies.
My next adventure took me into a law office. I knew how to transcribe so landed a job as a legal secretary. This meant that I now had to learn legal terminology. After a few years, I became bored once again, so decided to become certified as a paralegal specializing in water and environmental law. But, once again became frustrated and bored, especially as I trained new law associates who would make alot more money than I. This is when I decided I needed a college degree so that I could pursue a law degree.
To college I went. During that time I ran a successul State House political campaign and then worked as a legislative aide to the House Assistant Majority Leader. I graduated with a degree in Economics with a strong emphasis in Political Science and Literature. I was accepted into both law schools in Colorado but felt a nudge from God - this direction was not best suited for me.
So, not sure of what direction to take, I agreed to work on a software development project. Yes, that meant I not only had to learn computer/software terminology but an actual programming language. Indeed, as a result I was able to successfully write a program that allowed electrical engineers to generate an estimate while they designed an electrical installation using CAD. This adventure however, allowed me to discover that programming and computers were NOT my cup of tea.
It was also at this point in time that I became introduced to faith-based organizations supporting men and women in conflict with homosexuality. After attending a variety of support groups and feeling a burning passion within me to love these men and women and to help the church understand the nature of their struggles, I decided to finally pursue graduate school. I completed my Masters in Counseling (although I secretly wanted a Masters in Divinity so that I could be a preacher/pastor - perhaps that will happen in my "next life" - just kidding!) Upon graduation, I focused my counseling, studying and writing efforts on the often much ignored topic of female homosexuality. And I have been deeply rewarded by doing so. In fact, with all that I have learned about life, God, relatioships, identity and growth, I hope to have future opportunties to share and speak to all kinds of people looking for hope, wholeness and a deeper understanding of themselves and the heart of God.
Ellen Haroutunian, MA
After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Ellen went on to become integrally involved in ministerial work on various levels. In 1994 she completed her MA in Biblical Counseling and worked within a counseling internship under the supervision of Dr. Larry Crabb and Dr. Dan Allender. Over the past 12 year she has maintained a small private counseling practice focusing on general women's issues, in particularly, identity issues, marriage and relational issues, gender issues and spiritual formation. Ellen is a published author, popular speaker on global gender injustices and is completing a book manuscript on new missional paradigms for evangelicalism. Ellen is passionate about social justice issues, particularly the flourishing of women around the globe. She serves as Board Chairman for Street's Hope, a non-profit orgainzation that is designed to help women leave the sex-for-sale trade. Ellen lives in Littleton, Colorado with her pastor husband and two college aged kids and a retired racing greyhound.
Ellen Haroutunian Professional Experience |
Psychotherapist in Private Practice specializing in women's issues, abuse, identity and gender issues and spiritual direction. Ellen has spent over a decade listening and entering into personal stories and helping men and women to see the movement of God in their lives and to grow towards emotional wholeness and spiritual formation. Ellen offers individual face-to-face and phone counseling, marital therapy, and speaking services to churches and non-profit organizations. Westminster, Colorado (1997 – present).
Visiting Faculty Member, Center for Leadership Development, Maputo, Moazambique (2004-present). Classes: Biblical Anthropology, Soteriology, Hamartiology, and Hermeneutics.
Director, Lookout Mountain Community Church Film Series, Golden, Colorado (2004-present). Using film to learn how to view a story in the light of the larger story of God.
Founding Member of Worldviews: Denver's Humanitarian Film Forum, Denver, Colorado (2005-present). A film series designed to facilitate awareness and dialogue about important social justice issues of our time.
Graduate Student Assistant in the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Program, Colorado Christian University, with Drs. Larry Crabb and Dan Allender, Morrison, Colorado (1995-1996).
| Ellen Haroutunian Professional Speaking Experience |
Keynote Speaker, "Strong Women in Christ," a conference held to address the concerns of women in Mozambique. Maputo, Mozambique (October, 2006).
Workshop Leader for "The Emerging Church for the Existing Church Conference," Highlands Ranch, Colorado (April, 2008). Workshops include: Reel to Real, A Conversation about Film, Faith and Culture, and Why the Women's Issue Still Matters: A Conversation about Gender-Based Injustices.
| Ellen Haroutunian Education |
Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling, Colorado Christian University, Morrison, Colorado (1993-1994).
Ongoing graduate studes at Fuller Seminary and Regent College (1996-present).
Courses in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas (1984-1985).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire (1976-1980).
| Ellen Haroutunian Professional Publications |
A New Kind of Conversation: Blogging Towards a Postmodern Faith, M.B. Penner & H. barnes, Eds., (with Brian McLaren and others), Paternoster Press, June 2007.
"The Hours" (Film Review), Mars Hill Review, Volume 22, 2003.
"A Baptism of Imagination: A Conversation with Peter Kreeft," Mars Hill Review, Volume 5, 1996.
Kelley Klassen, LCSW, M.Div.
Kelley Klassen is a seasoned social worker with over twelve years of experience of counseling and crisis intervention with children, teenagers, adults, and families. Her areas of clinical focus include grief and loss, emotional dependency and codependency, parenting issues, gender identity, relational struggles, adoption, attachment, depression, spiritual formation, and spiritual direction.
A confident and experienced small group facilitator, Kelley is also an engaging retreat speaker. An influential educator, Kelley is experienced in offering training seminars, educational forums, and school chapel services. She has co-ministered in pastoral ministry along with her husband, throughout the twenty years of their marriage. Together they have three daughters. For recreation, Kelley enjoys hiking, swimming, biking, running, and participating in sprint-triathlons.
Kelley Klassen Professional Experience |
Private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, 2007 – present.
Public School Social Worker, 2007-present. Assesses and evaluates children with emotional, behavioral, academic, and/or social difficulties. Provides individual counseling and facilitates behavior support groups for students. Completes suicide and threat assessments. Implements and supports individual education plans for students.
Clinical Social Worker, 2002-2007. Provided clinical support and treatment management to families through a private, non-profit organization. Responsibilities included: crisis intervention, counseling, educational training, parent support groups, and professional mentoring.
Counselor, Leadership Consultant, Teacher, and Project Coordinator, 1988-1999.
Master of Divinity, Eastern Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1999).
Master of Social Work, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (1996).
Thesis: An Integration of Christianity and Social Work Practice: A Discussion of Poverty and Social Justice in North America
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, ORU, Tulsa, Oklahoma (1988).
Senior Thesis: The Father's Role in the Family and How He Affects Child Development
Shannon Rants, MA, LPC Shannon Rants Professional Experience |
Part-time faculty Colorado Christian University and Front Range College, 2007-present
Full-time Residential Mental Health Counselor, 2006-2008
Internships at Counseling Centers at Colorado Christian University and Lost and Found Counseling Centers, 2005-2006
Grace College Resident Director, Grace Village Reitrement Community, Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services, Grace College, Winona, IN, 2003-2005 Master of Arts in Counseling, Grace College, Winona Lake, IN (2004-2006).
Master of Arts in Counseling, Ministry Degree, Grace College, Winona Lake, IN (2002-2003)
Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Youth Ministry, Grace College, Winona Lake, IN (1996-2001).
| Shannon Rants Professional Publications |
Schultz, T., Felabom, C., Holabeck, T., Rants, S. (February, 2005). Resolving Ethical dilemmas concerning religious values in mental health settings. Poster session presented at the annual Indiana Counseling Association Conference, Indianpolis, IN. "Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities" chosen by Grace College, 2001
"Greatest Campus Contribution Award" chosen by Grace College faculty, 2001.
Jane Eaman, student internJane Eaman Professional Experience |
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