Meet the Faculty
James K. Childerston
PhD, ABMP, CST
Founder of The Academy of Medical Psychology and Board President of Sexual Wholeness, Inc.
Dr. Childerston is a clinical psychologist specializing in a broad spectrum of psychological disciplines including individual and couple therapy, as well as medical and pharmacological consulting. He is a nationally known author and a widely sought speaker who has led seminars and retreats across the United States on marital enrichment, managing emotions, communication skills and conflict resolution strategies, and fostering relational closeness.
He specializes in treating sexual dysfunction and addressing sexuality and aging. He is board certified in medical psychology, psychopharmacology, and sex therapy. He is a founder of The Academy of Medical Psychology and served as Vice President for several years before serving 10 years as President. He is on the faculty of the Institute for Sexual Wholeness and the Board of Directors of Sexual Wholeness, Inc. He is the co-author of A Celebration of Sex After 50 and Purity & Passion: Authentic Male Sexuality.
He and his wife Carolyn have five grown children and have recently moved to Loveland, Colorado. Jim is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys traversing the globe with Carolyn.
Degrees:
PhD - Psychology - Fuller Graduate School of Psychology
MA - Theology - Fuller Theological Seminary
BA - Wheaton College
Licenses:
Licensed Psychologist by State of Maryland #02307
Licensed Psychologist by State of Colorado #PSY0005723
Certifications:
Medical psychology
Psychopharmacology
Certified Sex Therapist (CST) – American Board of Christian Sex Therapists
Books
Journals
Childerston, James K. & Wade, Debby, “Pornography, Prostitution, and Polyamory”, Chapter 18 in Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World by Sandra Glahn & C. Gary Barnes, Kregel Academic, 2020.
Childerston, James K., “Beyond Chemistry: Understanding the Neurobiology of Sex”, Christian Counseling Today, Vol. 21 (1), 2014.
Childerston, James K., “Sex, Lies and Second Life: Spawning the Next Generation of Sexual Sins”, Christian Counseling Connection, Vol. 18 (1), 2012.
Childerston, James K. and Taylor, Debra, “The Brain and Sex: The Science of Love and Relationships”, Christian Counseling Today, Vol. 18 (1), 2010.
Childerston, James K. and Childerston, Carolyn Sue, “When It Isn’t Working: Recent Advances in the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction”, Christian Counseling Connection, Issue 2, 2007.
Rosenau, Douglas and Childerston, James K., “In Search of Sexual Integrity: Confronting the Myths of Male Sexuality”, Christian Counseling Today, Vol. 14 (1), 2006.
Childerston, James K. and Rosenau, Douglas R., “The Truth About Men and Depression”, New Man, Vol. 12 (1), 2005.
Rosenau, Douglas R., Childerston, James K., and Childerston, Carolyn S. A Celebration of Sex after 50. Thomas Nelson, 2004.
Childerston, James K. and Childerston, Carolyn Sue., “Sex After Forty-Five”, Chapter 20 in A Celebration of Sex by Douglas E. Rosenau, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2002.
Childerston, James K. and Childerston, Carolyn S., “Loving the ‘Hormone Hostage’: Principles for Couples Coping with Premenstrual and Menopausal Conditions”, Marriage and Family: Christian Journal , Vol. 5 (2), 2002.
Childerston, James K., “Sex Busters and Boosters: Making Sense of Sexual Pharmacology”, Marriage and Family: A Christian Journal , Vol. 5 (3), 2002.
Childerston, James K. and Ghent, Rick. Purity and Passion: Authentic Male Sexuality , Moody Press, 1994.
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