J. Thomas Bellows, Ph.D., R.T.C.

Dr. Bellows has his Ph.D. from The Union Institute and University in Psychology, is Reality Therapy Certified (R.T.C.) and a Seasoned Experienced Facilitator for Domestic Violence Counseling. He is an instructor of Public Health Studies at Loyola Marymount University. Dr. Bellows is an international speaker on the subject of family violence and the use of Choice Theory to reduce or eliminate aggression in the family and community. Dr. Bellows conducts Domestic Violence groups and parenting groups at The Prevention of Family Violence and facilitates a Grandparents as Parents group using Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. He consults with families regarding their individual issues and problems using Reality Therapy and Choice Theory. He is a Charter Member as a Professional Affiliate of the Division of Trauma Psychology (Div.56) American Psychological Association. Dr. Bellows is retired from his position as a Child Abuse Investigator with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. He has taught psychology and computer classes at The Union Institute and University Learning Center in Los Angeles and Los Angeles Community Colleges.

Bellows Consulting is a Collaborator with the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) in San Diego, CA. IVAT is an international resource and training center affiliated with Alliant International University. Their mission is to provide professional training and information dissemination to improve the quality of life for those affected by violence, abuse, and trauma on local, national, and international levels.Go to IVATCenters for Information on IVAT and collaboration and sponsorship of their of their activities.

Dr. Bellows has developed a concept of a community response to aggression and a coordinated action model that addresses the nine elements of our communities – We, the people; Educational System; Social Service System; Justice System; Health Care System; Government; Employers; Clergy; and Media – and what each can do to minimize the aggression in our communities. Dr. Bellows discusses three common factors of each element – communication, education and cooperation – that are necessary for a coordinated effort to reduce the aggressive actions of people in the community. Dr. Bellows'  book Happiness in The Family discusses counseling the angering person. The purpose and nature of the book is given on the page BOOK of this web site. How can you deal with your anger in the family situation? Click and see! Happiness in the Family can be ordered from iUniverse.com. Visit iUniverse.com and order Happiness in the Family now!

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Every Human Has Rights! and I support this time for us to take individual responsibility. Only with many individual voices behind them can we, make a substantial call on governments to deliver on their commitments to protect and uphold our human rights. My personal pledge is called the Choice Pledge: I choose... to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses; to be motivated, not manipulated; to be useful, not used; to excel, not compete. I choose self-esteem, not self pity. I choose to listen to my inner voice, not the random opinion of others. Make your personal pledge by signing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights today at http://www.everyhumanhasrights.org/universal-declaration/sign-it 

Dr. Bellows has the following degrees and educational certificates:
- BS Applied Mathematics; University of Colorado, Boulder
- MS Computer Systems; West Coast University, Los Angeles, CA
- Master’s Certificate Multinational Operations; West Coast University
- MA Counseling Psychology; Professional School of Psychological Studies/La Jolla University, San Diego, CA
- Ph.D. Psychology, The Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, OH.
- Reality Therapy Certified, William Glasser Institute, Chatsworth, CA.