JANE VAIR BISSLER, PH.D., LPCC, FT
Jane is a counselor, teacher, writer and speaker. She has
a talent for giving people “ah ha moments” as they develop
new spiritual, emotional and mental perspectives on the
thoughts and behaviors that create distress in their lives.
She is a practicing clinical counselor and clinical director of
Counseling for Wellness, LLP. She is an adjunct professor
in the master and doctoral programs at
Kent State University and has taught courses in
bereavement, counseling and assessments. She is a
member of the board of directors for the Association of
Death Education and Counseling.
Her clinical research and speciality focuses on what has
been most helpful for parents who are grieving the death
of their child/ren. She has recently completed her first
book, Love Never Dies, which is a collection of true
spiritual events experienced by grievers.
Jane writes a weekly grief question and answer
newspaper column which is also carried on this website.
She has been writing this column since 1990 and receives
questions from all over the world.
She has keynoted and spoken at a numerous national,
state and local conferences. Her presentations are always
highly rated and she is often referred to as the
"conferences best presenter".
Jane is a counselor, teacher, writer and speaker. She has
a talent for giving people “ah ha moments” as they develop
new spiritual, emotional and mental perspectives on the
thoughts and behaviors that create distress in their lives.
She is a practicing clinical counselor and clinical director of
Counseling for Wellness, LLP. She is an adjunct professor
in the master and doctoral programs at
Kent State University and has taught courses in
bereavement, counseling and assessments. She is a
member of the board of directors for the Association of
Death Education and Counseling.
Her clinical research and speciality focuses on what has
been most helpful for parents who are grieving the death
of their child/ren. She has recently completed her first
book, Love Never Dies, which is a collection of true
spiritual events experienced by grievers.
Jane writes a weekly grief question and answer
newspaper column which is also carried on this website.
She has been writing this column since 1990 and receives
questions from all over the world.
She has keynoted and spoken at a numerous national,
state and local conferences. Her presentations are always
highly rated and she is often referred to as the
"conferences best presenter".
| Counseling for Loss and Life Changes |
What is a Ph.D.?
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph.D. is an advanced academic degree. It is
the most common denomination for a research doctorate and applies to
graduates in a wide array of disciplines in the sciences and humanities.
The detailed requirements for award of a Ph.D. vary throughout the world;
however the common factors are that the candidate must submit a thesis or
dissertation consisting of a suitable body of original academic research, which is
in principle worthy of publication in a peer-refereed context, and must defend this
work before a panel of expert examiners appointed by the university. T
Another common requirement is that the candidate must also successfully
complete a certain number of advanced courses relevant to their area of
specialization. Jane's Ph.D. is in Counselor Education and Supervision. Her
doctoral research was based on what has been most helpful for parents who
were grieving the sudden death of their adolescent child or children. This
research has and continues to inform her counseling, writing and speaking.
Jane also has an M.Ed., a Master's of Education in Community Counseling. Her
area of speciality and research during this time was also focused on the best
ways to help bereaved people.
Jane's undergraduate degree is in Secondary Education. She has nine years of
experience teaching high school and middle school children.
What's an LPCC?
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, is the highest counselor
licensure in the State of Ohio. This licensure ensures the client that Jane has
completed a master's degree and 3,000 hours of supervised contact with clients
before she sat for her board exam.
What's a Thanatologist?
The designation of FT after Jane's licensure shows that she is a fellow in
thanatology. A thanatologist is a professional with specialized education and/or
certification in dying, death and bereavement whose professional responsibilities
include working with the dying and/or bereaved.
Being a Fellow designates Jane as having the highest certification in this field. It
shows that she has significant experience and research in this field and is
recognized as a specialist by her peers and clients, alike.
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph.D. is an advanced academic degree. It is
the most common denomination for a research doctorate and applies to
graduates in a wide array of disciplines in the sciences and humanities.
The detailed requirements for award of a Ph.D. vary throughout the world;
however the common factors are that the candidate must submit a thesis or
dissertation consisting of a suitable body of original academic research, which is
in principle worthy of publication in a peer-refereed context, and must defend this
work before a panel of expert examiners appointed by the university. T
Another common requirement is that the candidate must also successfully
complete a certain number of advanced courses relevant to their area of
specialization. Jane's Ph.D. is in Counselor Education and Supervision. Her
doctoral research was based on what has been most helpful for parents who
were grieving the sudden death of their adolescent child or children. This
research has and continues to inform her counseling, writing and speaking.
Jane also has an M.Ed., a Master's of Education in Community Counseling. Her
area of speciality and research during this time was also focused on the best
ways to help bereaved people.
Jane's undergraduate degree is in Secondary Education. She has nine years of
experience teaching high school and middle school children.
What's an LPCC?
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, is the highest counselor
licensure in the State of Ohio. This licensure ensures the client that Jane has
completed a master's degree and 3,000 hours of supervised contact with clients
before she sat for her board exam.
What's a Thanatologist?
The designation of FT after Jane's licensure shows that she is a fellow in
thanatology. A thanatologist is a professional with specialized education and/or
certification in dying, death and bereavement whose professional responsibilities
include working with the dying and/or bereaved.
Being a Fellow designates Jane as having the highest certification in this field. It
shows that she has significant experience and research in this field and is
recognized as a specialist by her peers and clients, alike.
| Explanation of Credentials |
This website was designed for those who are grieving. The articles, services,
contacts, links and workshop information segments are placed with great care
and respect. All items included on this site are here for your education and
support. Please use what is helpful, and throw out what is not. Grief is a unique
experience and therefore what you find to be helpful will also be unique.
contacts, links and workshop information segments are placed with great care
and respect. All items included on this site are here for your education and
support. Please use what is helpful, and throw out what is not. Grief is a unique
experience and therefore what you find to be helpful will also be unique.
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