John J. Murphy, PhD, is a school psychologist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Psychology and Counseling Department at the University of Central Arkansas. Dr. Murphy is a former high school teacher, a finalist for School Psychologist of the Year from the National Association of School Psy...

John J. Murphy, PhD, is a school psychologist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Psychology and Counseling Department at the University of Central Arkansas. Dr. Murphy is a former high school teacher, a finalist for School Psychologist of the Year from the National Association of School Psychologists, and a recipient of numerous awards for his clinical, scholarly, and advocacy work. He is an internationally recognized practitioner and trainer of brief therapy practices, and his books have been translated into multiple languages. Dr. Murphy has presented workshops and keynotes for school psychologists, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and other groups throughout the United States and many other countries.