Christine Arnzen

Biography

Dr. Christine Arnzen is a licensed professional counselor and approved supervisor in Missouri. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education at Regent University in 2016. Prior to joining CUI, Townsend Institute, Dr. Arnzen served as the Director of Counselor Education at Evangel University, Director of Clinical Services at Focus Marriage Institute (formerly National Institute of Marriage) and Director of Counseling Services at Evangel University. Over the past 30 years, these various positions and experiences became the backdrop for her work with graduate counseling students.

Dr. Arnzen is passionate about providing students with a quality educational experience that facilitates professional growth and personal insight. To this end, she enjoys teaching counseling foundations, counseling skills, counseling ethics, couple/family, career counseling, and field courses (practicum/internship).

Dr. Arnzen and her husband Jim have three daughters and son-in-laws. The family is growing with the addition of grandchildren. Simple pleasures bring the most joy such as sharing a meal, family game night, and worshiping together at their local church.

Degrees Earned

• PhD Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University (CACREP accredited)
• MA Clinical Psychology, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
• BS in Psychology, Evangel University

Work Experience

• Concordia University – Irvine, CA: Professor, 2024–present
• Evangel University – Springfield, MO: Associate Professor of Counseling, 2012–2023
• Evangel University – Springfield, MO: Adjunct Instructor – Psychology and Human Services, 2001–2012
• Evangel University – Springfield, MO: Program Coordinator, Masters in Counseling, 2014–2023
• Evangel University – Springfield, MO: Field Coordinator, Masters in Counseling, 2014–2023

Counseling and Supervision

• National Institute of Marriage – Branson, MO: Director of Clinical Services, Executive Team Member
• Evangel University – Springfield, MO: Director of Counseling Services, 1999–2003
• Evangel University – Springfield, MO: Staff Counselor, 1989–1998
• Burrell Community Mental Health Center – Springfield, MO: Family Preservation Therapist, 1989

Courses Taught

• COUN 612 Career and Lifestyle Development
• COUN 640 Supervised Practicum
• COUN 641 Supervised Internship 1
• COUN 633 Counseling Skills and Techniques

Additional Certificates

• Prepare and Enrich

Professional Memberships

• American Counseling Association
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
• Chi Sigma Iota – Epsilon Alpha chapter
• Intensive Couples Counseling

Publications

• Paul, R., Burbee, R., & Arnzen. C. (2023). Restoring hope: An integrative approach to marital therapy. Tyndale.
• Burbee, R. Sparks, B. Paul, R. & Arnzen, C. (2011). Integrative Marital Intensive Therapy: A strategy for marriages in severe distress. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 30, 37-50.
• Sutton, G. W., Arnzen, C. A. & Kelly, H. (2016). Christian counseling and psychotherapy: Components of clinician spirituality that predict type of Christian intervention. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 35, 204-214.

2024 ACA Conference, New Orleans

• Unleashing Creativity: Innovative Techniques for Counseling Supervision
• ACA Legislative Agenda and Policy Challenges Facing the Profession
• Dive into Dynamics: Experiential Group Process Observation
• Closing General Session Panel
• Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Marriage and Family Counselors
• Different Starting Lines, Assessing Risk and Resilience of Ethnically Diverse Couples
• Navigating Loneliness as Counseling Graduate Students and new Professionals
• ACA – Responding to ACA Findings 2024
• ACA – What Every Counselor Should Know about the DSM-5TR
• ACES Career Interest Network – Motivational Career Network
• Chi Sigma Iota – Building Community Between Counselor Educators and Site Supervisors for Excellence in Supervision
• Chi Sigma Iota – Crisis Assessment and Intervention: A Primer for Professional Counselors
• Chi Sigma Iota – Suicide Prevention Collaboration and Research
• Chi Sigma Iota – Suicide Assessment and Documentation
• Chi Sigma Iota – 2024 CACREP Standards: What’s Changed and What’s Preserved
• University of Cincinnati – Clinical Training to Supplement Suicide Prevention: Counseling Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
• Nation Board for Certified Counselor: Medicare 301: Navigating the Medicare Provider Enrollment Process and Physician Fee Schedule: A Primer for Counselors and MFTs

Presentations

Professional

• Arnzen, C.A. (2022, September 20-October 1). Training students to serve on interdisciplinary teams through interprofessional simulations [Conference session]. North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Omaha, NE, United States.
• Arnzen, C.A., Hausfeld, L., & McVicker, B. (2022, March 22). New neighbors from afar: More like us that we thought [Conference keynote session]. Southwest Missouri School Counselors Association Spring Conference, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C.A. , & Cotrell, C. (2021, February 9). Heal the burn: Investing in the mental health of burnt-out faculty. Christian Adult Higher Education Association Conference (online).
• Arnzen, C.A., Rennau, L. & Wolfe, J. (2021, October 7-9). Advocating for an interstate compact: A means to licensure portability [Conference session]. Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, United States.
• Washburn, D., Kelly, H., Arnzen, C. A., & Hale, E. (2020). Christian spirituality and addiction recovery: Outcome study of a nationwide program [Poster presentation]. Christian Association of Psychological Studies, Atlanta, Georgia.
• Arnzen, C. A. & Jones, G. (2019, February). Compassion for the suicidal soul: Assessing ideation to action. Workshop presentation at the Evangel University’s Compassion for the Suicidal Soul Conference, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. A. & Palm, M. (2019, February). Compassion for the suicidal soul: The CAMS approach to treatment planning and management of suicidality. Workshop presentation at the Evangel University’s Compassion for the Suicidal Soul Conference, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. A., Fulks, J. & Jones, E. G. (2017). International field experience: A qualitative study of counselor development and worldview [Poster presentation]. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Chicago, IL.
• Washburn, D. A., Arnzen, C. A., & Palm, M. (2017, October). Merging and consolidating counseling programs: The new reality of higher education. Workshop presentation session at the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Chicago, IL.
• Haynes, W. & Arnzen, C. A. (2017, July). Joy in later life: Experience of joy in exercise groups. Workshop presentation at the Association of Adult Development and Aging, New York, NY.
• Arnzen, C. A. & Washburn, D. M. (2016, October). Using experiential learning to teach social justice and advocacy to counseling graduate students [Conference session]. North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Minneapolis, MN.
• Sutton, G. W. & Arnzen, C. A. (2015). Evidenced-based religiously accommodative psychotherapy: Practice and belief. Poster session presented at Christian Association of Psychological Studies, Denver, CO.
• Arnzen, C. A. (2013). Working with Challenging Clients. Workshop Presentation at Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association (MMHCA), Lake of the Ozarks, MO.
• Paul. R. & Arnzen, C. A. (2009). Integrative Marital Intensive Therapy. Workshop Presentation at the Association of Christian Counselors World Conference, Nashville, TN.
• Burbee, R. & Arnzen, C. A. (2009). Integrative Marital Intensive Therapy: A Model for Relationship Recovery. Workshop Presentation, Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS) Midwest/Southwest Regional Conference. Hollister, MO.

Community Presentations

The following community presentations include themes related to self-esteem, emotional health, relationship skills, communication skills, body image, and wellness.

• Ireland, J., Arnzen, C. & Wilkie, M. (2018). The Least of These: The gospel, church and compassion. Evangel University, Springfield, MO.
• Kelly, H. & Arnzen, C. (2017). Finding Healing in Your Story. Evangel University, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2013). Marriage Under Construction. Solid Rock Church, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2011). Why Marriages Succeed or Fail. Evangel University, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2011). You Still Excite Me. Destiny Church, Republic, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2010). What is Behind the Conflict? Evangel University, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2010). Today is Forgiveness: Tomorrow’s Marriage. Evangel University, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2009). Awake My Soul. Evangelical Free Church, Wichita, KS.
• Arnzen, C. (2008). Why Do I Keep Doing This? Breaking Away From Self-Destructive Behaviors. Central Assembly of God, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2007). Mirror, Mirror: A Fresh Look at Beauty. First Evangelical Free Church, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2006). You’re the Love of My Life. Shirley Assembly of God, Shirley, NY.
• Arnzen, C. (2004). Rekindling Romance. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2003). Embracing Your Daughter: Reflections of a Mother. Kings Chapel, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2000). Celebrate Your Body: Eating Disorder Awareness Program. Hillcrest High School, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (2000). Steps to a Healthy Body Image. James River Assembly of God, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (1999). An Overview of Eating Disorders. Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (1998). Suicide Prevention and Assessment. Conway High School, Conway, MO.
• Arnzen, C (1998). New Year – A New Look At Emotions. New Life Church, Springfield, MO.
• Arnzen, C. (1996). Listening Skills 101. New Life Church, Springfield, MO.

Trainings Received

• Clinical Supervision, Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association – 6 CEUs (2014)
• Supervising Counselor for Licensure in Missouri, Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors, Springfield, Missouri – 6 CEUs (2003)
• Licensing Supervision Certification Course, Washington University, George Warren School of Social Work, St. Louis, MO – 18 CEUs (2000)
• Participated in training offered by ACA, ACES, Chi Sigma Iota (2023–2024)
• Attended ACA Conference in New Orleans (March 2024)

Community Involvement

• Focus on the Family – Colorado Springs, CO: Board Member, 2014–2020
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs: Site Team Member, 2015–2023
• Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association Board: Secretary, 2014–2020
• Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors: Licensing and Supervision Roundtable Participant (July 2015 and August 2021)
• Community Crisis Team of the Ozarks (CCTO): Board, Team Member, 2001–2003