King, B. & Lac, V. (2026). [Existential-humanistic Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy]. In: Hoffman, L. (Ed). Handbook of Humanistic and Existential Psychology. University Professors Press: CO<\/p>\n
King, B. (2021). [Conducting Canine Assisted Psychotherapy]. In: Career Paths in Human-Animal Interaction for Social and Behavioral Scientists<\/em>. Kogan, L. & Erdman, P. (Eds). Routledge: New York<\/p>\n King, B. (2012). [Inspiration and invocation: Creating a ritual with the triple-goddess Brigid.]. In P. Monaghan & M. McDermott (Eds.), Brigit: Sun of Womanhood. Las Vegas: Goddess Ink.<\/p>\n King, B. (2011). [Kuan Yin: Compassion embodied]. In P. Monaghan (Ed.), Goddesses in World Culture. Santa Barbara: Praeger.<\/p>\n Duberstein, A., King, B., & Johnson, A. R. (2023). Pit Bulls and Prejudice. The Humanistic Psychologist<\/i>, 51<\/i>(2), 183\u2013188. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1037\/hum0000259<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Johnson, A. & Eccles, E. (2022). SPECIAL REPORT: Animal Welfare Considerations in Animal Assisted Therapy. APA Div 17, Sec 13 Human Animal Interaction Bulletin. Volume 10, No. 1, pp. 91-105.<\/p>\n King, B., Johnson, A. and Stewart, L. (2021) \u2018Emotional Support Animals: Important Considerations for Mental Health Providers\u2019, Human-animal interaction bulletin. CABI. doi: 10.1079\/hai.2021.0030.<\/p>\n King, B., McGlinn, M., & Duberstein, A. (2021). Mutuality and well-being: The human\u2013animal bond. The Humanistic Psychologist. Advance online publication. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1037\/hum0000257<\/p>\n Cited in: Kibbie, K (2012 August 3). Did Hot Vax Summer Actually Suck? InsideHook. https:\/\/www.insidehook.com\/article\/news-opinion\/did-hot-vax-summer-actually-suck<\/p>\n King, B., Ames, A., Coleman, J., Cross, E., Drescher, K., Duberstein, A., Johnson, A., Kogan, L., Miller, C., Nitkin, P., Robino, A., Runge, N., Tucker, L., Winsor, K. (2020). Emotional Support Animal Position Statement \u2013 APA Div. 17, Sec. 13 Human Animal Interactions Ethics Workgroup.<\/p>\n Johnson, A., Eccles, E., Jenkins, M., Miller, C., Kogan, L., Erdman, P., Gupta, M., Schaefer, K., Marshall, P., Schroeder, K., King, B., Trevathan-Minnis, M., VanFleet, Rise., Zenithson, N. (2020). Position Statement on Animal Welfare in Animal Assisted Interventions. APA Div. 17, Sec. 13 Human Animal Interactions Ethics Workgroup.<\/p>\n Johnson, A., VanFleet, R., Stewart, L., Crowley, S., DePrekel, M., Eccles, E., Hey, L., Howie, A., Johnson, C., King, B., Runge, N., Snyder, S., Trevathan-Minnis, M. (2019). Summary of Considerations for APA Ethical Standards Competencies in Animal-Assisted Interventions. APA Div. 17, Sec. 13 Human Animal Interactions Ethics Workgroup.<\/p>\n King, B. (2016). \u2026on mothering and being mothered. In Hoffman, L., Moats, M., & Greening, Our Last Walk: Using poetry to grieve and remember our pets. Colorado Springs, CO: University Professor\u2019s Press<\/p>\n King, B. (2014). Goddesses and Fools. Wild Woman Rising, 2, (7). Retrieved from http:\/\/www.wildwomanrising.com\/of-goddesses-and-fools<\/p>\n King, B. (2013). Of goddesses and fools. About Place Journal, 2 (2). Black Earth Institute, Black Earth, WI. ISSN 2327-784X<\/p>\n King, B. (2011). [Following the spirit of the law, in spirit]. In Monaghan, P. (Ed), Can a person be spiritual but not religious? In World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from http:\/\/religion2.abc-clio.com\/<\/p>\n King, B. (2008). A four and a nine crawl into bed. TALK Journal: Journal for the Association of Enneagram Teachers in the Narrative Tradition, 16(1), 18-19 a four and a nine crawl into a bed link here<\/p>\n King, B. (2000). The 28 day year (a poem). SageWoman: Celebrating the Goddess in Every Woman, 50, 31.<\/p>\n King, B., Klinghammer, K., Martin, V., Palmisano, C., Settlage, B., & Worthington, V. (2025, 2025, August) .\u00a0She bit me for no reason! Demystifying visual communication between cats and humans<\/strong>\u00a0[Poster presentation]. Community Learning Event, Saybrook University King, B., Settlage, B., & Worthington, V. Unconditional pawsitive regard: I\u2013Thou connections with animal companions.<\/strong> In \u201cExploring the Human\/Non-Human Animal Connection from a Humanistic Perspective\u201d. [Panel presentation]. Saybrook University, Community Learning Event, Pasadena. King, B., Worthington, V., Fortune, L. & Santos, C (2025, March 18). Mindfulness Practices with your Animal Friends<\/strong>. [Audio podcast]. Saybrook University. King, B. (2025). Toward a Decolonial Seasonal Psychology in Humanistic Practice<\/strong>. Society for Humanistic Psychology (APA Div 32) Spring Conference. 03.15.25<\/p>\n King, B. (2024, October 3rd).\u00a0Existential etymologies: Redefining our linguistic approach to our animal companions.<\/strong>\u00a0Paper presented at The Realities and the Consequences of the Human-Companion Animal Bond conference, Michigan State University Law School, Lansing, MI. (Abstract here<\/a>)<\/p>\n King, B., Klinghammer, K., Palmisano, C., Settlege, B., Worthington, W. (2024) Creating a Community Interest Group: A Humanistic Approach to the Human\/Non-Human Animal Connection<\/strong> (SACRED: Saybrook Animal Care, Research & Education with Dignity). Poster at The American Psychological Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA<\/p>\n King, B., Lac, V. (2024). Existential Humanistic Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy.<\/strong> Bowen, S., & King, B. (2023). A Christian and a Pagan walk into an Animal Shelter: Multifaith thoughts on interspecies justice<\/strong>. Parliament of the World\u2019s Religions. 08.17.23. Chicago, Il.<\/p>\n Goddess Speaks. Parliament of the World\u2019s Religions. 08.15.23. Chicago, IL. Not it: Spiritually focused animal companionship<\/strong>. Society for Humanistic Psychology (APA Div 32) Spring Conference. 03.17.23<\/p>\n King, B. (2022). The philosopher\u2019s stone. Existential-humanistic psychology in managed care.<\/strong> Society for Humanistic Psychology (APA Div 32) Spring Conference. 03.26.22<\/p>\n King, B. (2022). The intersectionality of spirituality and animal companionship<\/strong>. American Psychological Div. 17 Sec 13 Human Animal Interaction Webinar June 9, 2022. Link to presentation here.<\/p>\n King, B. (2022). No need to worry: Animal assisted interventions for anxiety disorders.<\/strong> (2022). American Psychological Div. 17 Sec 13 Human Animal Interaction Webinar June 2, 2022.<\/p>\n Brown, V., Buchanan, A. King, B., Sebree, D., Spaeth, D. (2021). The Bereavement of the World. Parliament of the World\u2019s Religions<\/strong>. Virtual.<\/p>\n Bridges-Carter, S., Bussolari, C., Erdman, P., Johnson, A., King, B., Morrissey, M. (2021) Ethical and Legal Considerations in Human-Animal Interactions: Dogs on Campus.<\/strong> American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Virtual.<\/p>\n King, B. (2019). How to be Spiritual but not Religious (2019)<\/strong>. The She-Hive, Ferndale, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2019). Introduction to Priestessing<\/strong> (2019). The She-Hive, Ferndale MI.<\/p>\n Ames, A., DePorter, T., Johnson, A., King, B. (2019). Multidisciplinary Considerations of the Emotional Support Animal Certification<\/strong>. Presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Chicago IL<\/p>\n King, B. (2019). Tales from the Dog Park \u2013 Mutuality and well being.<\/strong> Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Chicago IL.<\/p>\n Ames, A., DePorter, T., King, B. (2019). Multidisciplinary Considerations of the Emotional Support Animal Certification.<\/strong> Presentation at International Society of Anthrozoology, Annual Conference, Orlando FL<\/p>\n Ames, A., DePorter, T., Johnson, A., King, B. (2019). Multidisciplinary Considerations of the Emotional Support Animal Certification<\/strong>. Presentation at Interdisciplinary Forum of Applied Animal Behavior, Annual Conference, Tempe CO.<\/p>\n Ames, A., DePorter, T., Johnson, A., King, B. (2019). An Examination of the Quality of Evidence on Emotional Support Animals<\/strong>. Presentation at the American Psychiatric Nursing Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA<\/p>\n King, B. (2018). Beans, greens and cornbread: Remembering and not remembering<\/strong>. In R. Bargdill (Chair), Extending the table: a multicultural immersive discussion. Poetry reading at APA Division 32 Annual Conference, Boulder, CO.<\/p>\n Belton, G., Brown, V., Darling, K., Jackson, T., Kamens, S., Kass, S., \u2026 Vallejos, L. (2018). #ustoo: An experiential uniting through the pain of America\u2019s rape culture<\/strong>. Presentation at APA Division 32 Annual Conference, Boulder, CO.<\/p>\n King, B. (2018). Therapy as ritual: Sacred intentionality in the 50-minute hour<\/strong>. Presentation at APA Division 32 Annual Conference, Boulder, CO.<\/p>\n King, B., & Brown, V. (2016). Spiritually integrated psychotherapy<\/strong>. APA Division 32 Conference, Pittsburg PA<\/p>\n King, B., Duberstein, A., & DIuzynsky, J. (2016). Unleashed: Communication of emotionally charged topics between individuals with differing political viewpoint<\/strong>s. APA Division 32 Conference, Pittsburg PA<\/p>\n King, B., & Brennan, J. (2016). Who let the dogs out: Clinical and forensic implications of the rapidly growing Emotional Support Animal (ESA) movemen<\/strong>t. APA Division 32 Conference, Pittsburg PA<\/p>\n King, B., Brown, V., Larson, P. & Spaeth, D. (2015). The intersection of Humanistic psychology and Pagan spiritual identity: Personal and professional perspectives<\/strong>. APA Division 32 Annual Conference, San Francisco CA<\/p>\n King, B., & Brown, V. (2015). Ceremonies of healing: An experiential use of ritual in psychotherapy<\/strong>. APA Division 32 Annual Conference, San Francisco CA.<\/p>\n Bies, C. & King, B. (2015). Red Tent Movie: Things we don\u2019t talk about.<\/strong> Michigan School of Professional Psychology. Farmington Hills MI.<\/p>\n King, B., Dunn, C., Klaver, J & Brennan, J. (2015). From Property to Family: The Moral and Ethical Imperative of Companion Animal Stewardship.<\/strong> EcoJustice & Activism Conference \u2013 Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2015). Ofrenda de mi Perra<\/strong>. EcoJustice & Activism Conference \u2013 Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2015). Gestalt Collage: A Projective Self-Inquiry Intervention<\/strong>. APA Division 32 \u2013 Annual Conference, Chicago IL.<\/p>\n King, B. (2014). The Celtic Goddesses. Goddess Bless Celebration. November 22. Farmington Hills MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2014). Ofrenda de mi perra. The Detroit Institute of Arts Ofrenda Exhibit. October 24-Nov 2nd. Detroit MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2014). Contacting the Priestess Within: A four part ritual and energy healing training program. Betz King PC, Farmington Hills, MI<\/p>\n King, B. & Diegel, R. (2012). Opening to Authenticity: Yoga, Meditation, & Compassionate Self-Inquiry. Song of the Morning Retreat Center, Vanderbilt, MI King, B. (2010). The Sanctified Womb Ceremony. Association for the Study of Women and Mythology \u2013 Annual Conference, Bangor PA<\/p>\n King, B. (2010). Women\u2019s Empowerment \u2013 The power of feminine energy. MISPP Wellness Series, Farmington Library, Farmington MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2009). A Psycho-Magical Exploration of the Shadow. Convocation 2009, Troy, MI<\/p>\n King, B. (2008). Leaving Oz: The integration of head, heart and body. Convocation 2008, Troy, MI[LL3] .<\/p>\n King, B. (2007). Dialectical behavioral therapy. Michigan School of Professional Psychology, Farmington Hills, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2006). Emotional intelligence for geniuses. South Eastern Michigan MENSA, Southfield, MI<\/p>\n King, B. (2005). Humanistic interventions with substance abusing clients. Gateway Counseling Center, Madison Heights, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2005). Spirituality and psychotherapy. Clean House Inc, Southfield, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2004). Humanistic interventions with substance abusing clients. Center for Humanistic Studies, Farmington Hills MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2004). Pre menstrual dysmorphoric disorder & post partum depression. Bingham Farms Obstetrics, Bingham Farms, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2004). Bipolar disorder, substance induced mood disorder & psychiatric meds. 47th District Court, Farmington Hills, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2004). Dialectical behavioral therapy for beginners. Archambeau & Associates, Royal Oak MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2004). Integrating psychology and spiritual traditions in psychotherapy practice. Association of Enneagram Teachers in the Narrative Tradition Conference, Covington, KY.<\/p>\n King, B. (2003). Working with treatment resistant clients. Center for Humanistic Studies, Farmington Hills, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2002). Dual diagnosis: Addiction & mental illness. Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2002). Anger management \/ impulse control. Lakeland High School, White Lake, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2002). Rational emotive therapy and the abc\u2019s of distortion recovery. Insight at Columbiere, Clarkston, MI.<\/p>\n King, B. (2001). Dual diagnosis treatment \u2013 Inservice for oakland county crisis line supervisors. Common Ground Sanctuary, Pontiac, MI.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Books, Monographs, and Chapters King, B. & Lac, V. (2026). [Existential-humanistic Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy]. In: Hoffman, L. (Ed). Handbook of Humanistic and Existential Psychology. University Professors Press: CO King, B. (2021). [Conducting Canine Assisted Psychotherapy]. In: Career Paths in Human-Animal Interaction … Continue reading Other Articles and Published Manuscripts<\/h2>\n
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King, B. (n.d.). Theoretically toward a decolonized seasonal psychology<\/strong> [Conference poster]. Saybrook University. https:\/\/www.saybrook.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/em>King, B., Klinghammer, K., Martin, V., Palmisano, C., Settlage, B., & Worthington, V. (2025, August 8). She bit me for no reason! Demystifying visual communication between cats and humans<\/em><\/strong> [Poster presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention,<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QXibAzuNxJs<\/p>\n
Poster at The American Psychological Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA<\/p>\n
King, B., Jackson,, T., Cabell, C., & Duberstein, A. (2023, August). Reproductive justice and the attack on women\u2019s rights: Humanistic embodiments of radical hospitality.<\/strong> Paper presented at the American Psychological Association annual conference, Washington, DC.<\/p>\n
King, B. (2011). The Sanctified Womb: Embodied spiritual empowerment through the use of psycho-spiritual ceremony. APA Division 32 \u2013 Annual Conference, Chicago IL<\/p>\n