Julie Reese

I am passionate about people, seeking to understand the various factors that influence who we are. A heart for the hurting was what drew me to psychology, specifically clinically psychology. I always noticed and cared about the child that was not in the “in” crowd, the one cast aside. More introverted, I preferred to listen to a lone person’s in-depth story than to get involved in the exciting games. This meant that I regularly heard the pain that someone was experiencing, and that spurred my interest in clinical psychology. But, my first love, has always been in teaching, explaining information to others. Psychology, the study of human behavior and mental processes, is applicable no matter what one does. You always have people around you and knowing some psychology helps you empathize, be humble, and make more careful decisions (hopefully).

BA Goshen College 1992
MA Fuller School of Psychology, 1995
MA Fuller Theological Seminary School of Theology, 1996
PhD Fuller School of Psychology, 1998

Presentations and lectures:

Reese, J, Panelist. Questions and Answers. (2023, July). Talk about Doubts conference, Kalamazoo, MI.

Reese, J. (2022, June). Anxiety and depression. Presented at Talk About Doubts conference, Kalamazoo, MI.

Sensenig, A., & Reese, J. (2020, September). Effective study strategies. Presented annually since 2017 to ICC (all first year students), Goshen College.

Reese, J. (2016, December). My cancer journey: An unwanted gift. Presented at the annual Holiday Luncheon, Goshen Center for Cancer Care.

Sensenig, A, & Reese, J. (2016, August). How to get more out of studying. Presented at First Year student orientation, Goshen College.

Reese, J. (2014, February). Most effective study tips. Lecture to SALT students, Goshen College.

Reese, J. (2013, February). Personal faith story and cancer experience. Presentation at Goshen College chapel.

Noria, C., & Reese, J. (2013, January). What the children know. Presented at Celebrate Scholar Day, Goshen College.

Reese, J. (2007, March). Those yet to commit: College students’ attitudes towards marriage and divorce. Paper presented at the annual Christian Association for Psychological Studies, King of Prussia: PA.

Carney, P., Thayer, J., Yoder-Hosopple, M., Reese, J., Koontz, T, & Neufeld, M. (2003, October). Practice as a pathway to peace. Paper presented at the annual 3rd Annual Formation and Renewal Conference, University of Notre Dame.

Reese, J., & Malony, N. (1997, November). Peace beliefs and responses to interpersonal frustration. Paper presented at the meeting of the Religious Research Association.