Lindsey Randol

Core Associate Professor

BA in Psychology Online, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling Concentration (residential and low residency), Transpersonal Contemplative Art–Based Counseling Concentration, Nature-Based Transpersonal Counseling Concentration

EDUCATION:

PsychD in Counseling Psychology, Roehampton University, London. Bachelor of Science in Contemplative Psychology, Naropa University. Boulder, Colorado.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

BA in Psychology Online, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling Concentration (residential and low residency), Transpersonal Contemplative Art–Based Counseling Concentration, Nature-Based Transpersonal Counseling Concentration

COURSES TAUGHT:

Human Growth and Development / Helping Relationships I and II / Career Development / Diagnostic Psychopathology / Approaches to Couples Counseling / Introduction to Psychology / Awakening Compassion

Lindsey is a counseling psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for transformational education and psychotherapy. Trained in London in mindfulness, contemporary relational psychoanalysis, and critical psychology, Lindsey supports students to develop their therapeutic skills and to nurture their relationship with themselves. She regularly presents at local and national conferences and is a visiting professor at the Royal University of Bhutan.

Lindsey draws inspiration from her private practice, where she works with individuals, couples, and groups. To learn more about her clinical work, please visit her website at lindseyrandol.com.

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Randol, L. (2020). Consultation, please! Group Circle. Summer 2020. New York: American group psychotherapy association.
  • Lim, A., Young, T., Daukantaité, D., Randol, L., and Ivtzan, I. (2018). One minute to well-being: A randomised controlled trial of a brief online mindfulness intervention. Manuscript submitted for publication.
  • Kaklauskas, F. J. & Randol, L. (2016). Empirical foundations of transpersonal counseling and psychotherapy. In F. J. Kaklauskas, C. J. Clements, D. Hacoy, & Hoffman, L. (Eds.) Shadows and light: Theory, research, and practice in transpersonal psychology (pp.71-100). Colorado Springs, CO: University Professors Press.

PRESENTATIONS

  • Randol, L. & Songco, D. “Towards an inclusive framework for teaching group psychotherapy online.” American Group Psychotherapy Association, Annual Conference. Zoom. February 26, 2021.
  • Randol, L. “Launch your practice: A 90-minute online workshop for Naropa Graduates.” Career Services at Naropa University. Boulder, Colorado. January, 22, 2021.
  • Randol, L. “Launch your practice: A 90-minute online workshop for Naropa Graduates.” Career Services at Naropa University. Zoom. Boulder, Colorado. April 14, 2020.
  • Songco, D. & Randol, L. “Greeting Google: Navigating groups in a digital world.” American Group Psychotherapy Association, Annual Conference. New York City, NY. March, 5, 2020.
  • Randol, L. “Launch your practice: A 90-minute workshop for Naropa Graduates.” Career Services at Naropa University. Boulder, Colorado. August 14, 2019.
  • Songco, D. & Randol, L. “I am more than what you see: The digital self and group psychotherapy.” American Group Psychotherapy Association, Annual Conference. Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2019.
  • Songco, D. & Randol, L. “Winnicott goes to group: The survival of the authentic self in the dynamic digital age.” American Group Psychotherapy Association, Annual Conference. Houston, TX. March 3, 2018.
  • Randol, L & Faucheaux, L. “Contemplating strengths and challenges in finding meaningful work.” Society for Humanistic Psychology, Annual Conference. Boulder, CO. March 23, 2018.
  • Randol, L & Faucheaux, L. “Contemplating Strengths and Challenges in the Job Search Process.” Colorado Career Development Association, CO. October, 2016.

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

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