Richard La Fleur, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
678-839-5414
rlafleur@westga. edu
Melson Hall - Room 203
Office Hours
By appointment is preferred
Dr. Richard E. La Fleur earned his Bachelors of Science, Masters of Psychology and Ph.D in Psychology, (Consciousness and Society) at the University of West Georgia. His research interests include the concept of mattering as it relates to veterans post- deployment during the reintegration process, using phenomenology (qualitative methods - namely Narrative Inquiry) to frame his research. Click here: Current Research on PTSD.
Central to Dr. La Fleur's research is the concept of Moral Injury and the lived experiences of cultural dissonance that perpetuates populous fragmentation and creates deep wounds within the soul. Dr. La Fleur seeks to initiate spaces for communal dialogues to foster physical, mental and spiritual healing and growth both through individuals and community. As a liaison and advocate for veterans and other military personnel, Dr. La Fleur is instrumental in navigating the challenges of transitioning from military life to civilian life, (including veterans seeking higher education). As a certified facilitator of Therapeutic Enactment - a group-based therapy that engages clients in a dynamic interpersonal and action-based process, Dr. La Fleur helps clients physically, emotionally, cognitively and spiritually address trauma on multiple levels.
Just as important, Dr. La Fleur's work on mattering is central to human existence and creates a framework to better understand roles and relationships, as well as social discourse. One of the courses taught by Dr. La Fleur is "Phenomenology of Social Existence", taking a closer look at the seven pillars of society and the individual and collective ways we 'make meaning' in life. In addition to this and other courses in Psychology, Dr. La Fleur lectures on a holistic approach to health and mental well-being, promoting a healthier lifestyle. Here is an example of an integrative approach to life.
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- B.S., Psychology, University of West Georia, 2008
- MA, Psychology, University of West Georia, 2013
- PhD, Psychology - Consciousness and Society, University of West Georgia, 2014
- PSYC-1040 (Career/Job Search Strategies)
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology)
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science)
- PSYC-3010 (Human Growth and Development)
- PSYC-3110 (Human Sexuality)
- PSYC-3150 (Abnormal Psychology)
- PSYC-3900 (Personality Theories)
- PSYC-4085A (APA Workshop)
- PSYC-4085B (Interviewing Tech for Qual Res)
- PSYC-4884 (Senior Seminar)
- PSYC-5090 (Groups and Group Process)
- PSYC-7490 (Phenomenology of Soc Existence)
Spring 2025 Sections
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1GG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4085B (Interviewing Tech for Qual Res) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-5090 (Groups and Group Process) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2024 Sections
- PSYC-1040 (Career/Job Search Strategies) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: E05 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1EG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-3150 (Abnormal Psychology) Section: E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2024 Sections
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2024 Sections
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1XG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-3900 (Personality Theories) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2023 Sections
- PSYC-1040 (Career/Job Search Strategies) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1IG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 101 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2023 Sections
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1FG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Senior Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2023 Sections
- PSYC-1040 (Career/Job Search Strategies) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2022 Sections
- PSYC-1040 (Career/Job Search Strategies) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1NG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-3010 (Human Growth and Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2022 Sections
- PSYC-1040 (Career/Job Search Strategies) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2022 Sections
- PSYC-1040 (Career/Job Search Strategies) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1IG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-3010 (Human Growth and Development) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2021 Sections
- PSYC-1040 (Career/Job Search Strategies) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1QG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Senior Seminar) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-7490 (Phenomenology of Soc Existence) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2021 Sections
- PSYC-4884 (Integrative Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2021 Sections
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 1MG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-3010 (Human Growth and Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-3110 (Human Sexuality) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4085A (APA Workshop) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Senior Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2020 Sections
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-1101 (Intro to General Psychology) Section: 5BG eCore Courses External Resource
- PSYC-2010 (Psychology as a Human Science) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-3010 (Human Growth and Development) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PSYC-4884 (Senior Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource