E. Paul Holmes, PsyD
Emotional distress is experienced in many more diverse ways across a much broader spectrum of people than originally described in Dialectical Behavior Therapy....
ACT is an example of what is commonly referred to as a third wave behavioral therapy. It is unique in its development in that it was derived from some of the...
Many persons seeking treatment present with problems more extreme than individuals described as the “worried well” yet they do not display the symptom profile of persons...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an empirically supported treatment originally developed for persons who struggle with suicide and/or parasuicide. It is a...
- Holmes, E.P. (2014). Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. A seminar for staff at Timberline Knolls.
- Homes, E.P. & Wickstrom, J. (2014). Introduction to the Four Skills Areas of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. A one-day workshop presented a Oakton College offered through the Continuing Education Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2013). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2013). Mindfulness. A one-day workshop presented at McDonald’s Hamburger University as part of the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2013). Mindfulness. A one-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2012). A Contextual Behavior Approach to Emotion. A one-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2012). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2012). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day workshop for staff at Iroquois County Mental Health Center.
- Holmes, E.P., (2012). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day workshop for staff at the Kenneth Young Center.
- Holmes, E.P., (2012). Mindfulness. A one-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2011). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2011). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A two-day workshop presented at the Howard Brown Center.
- Holmes, E.P., (2011). Mindfulness. A one-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2010). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2010). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A two-day workshop presented at Timberline Knolls.
- Holmes, E.P., (2009). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2009). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A two-day workshop presented at Timberline Knolls.
- Holmes, E.P., (2009). Mindfulness. A one-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2008). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at Heartland Health Outreach.
- Holmes, E.P., (2008). Mindfulness. A one-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P. (2007). Borderline Personality Disorder: Treating Persons with Affective Instability. Two-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2007). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2007). Mindfulness. A one-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P. (2006). Borderline Personality Disorder: Treating Persons with Affective Instability. Two-day workshop presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P., (2006). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P. (2006). Motivational Interviewing: Empowering consumers by assisting them in making informed decisions about their lifestyle. A presentation to mental health service providers and supervisors at the Orientation to Recovery Services Workshop hosted by Metropolitan Family Services.
- Holmes, E.P., (2005). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Intensive Training for the staff at Heartland Health Outreach, a Heartland Alliance Partner.
- Holmes, E.P., (2005). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A five-day Summer Institute presented at the University of Chicago, School of Social Services Administration, Professional Development Program.
- Holmes, E.P. (2005). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A presentation to the counseling staff at Shepard High School.
- Holmes, E. P., (2005). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A Seminar presented to members of the South Suburban Association of Counselors.
- Holmes, E.P., (2004). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A two-day Workshop presented for the Professional Development Program at Lutheran General Hospital.
- Holmes, E.P., (2004). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction. A Seminar presented to Faculty and Graduate Students, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago.
- Holmes, E. P., (2004). Further Delineating the Applicability of Mindfulness and Acceptance. A Presentation to Faculty and Staff, Department of Medicine at Rush University Medical Center.
Paul Holmes is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. His focus is on advancing empirically-supported, contextually-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In addition to DBT, his fields of interest include Contextual Behavior Theory and Therapy, mindfulness and psychotherapy, chronic distress, and issues related to substance abuse.
Holmes teaches courses including Fundamentals of Behavioral Therapy: Contemporary Approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Intervening with Persons who Experience Chronic Distress, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
In addition to teaching, Holmes is also the founder and managing partner/clinical director of the Emotion Management Program, LLC in Orland Park, IL. He provides Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and DBT to client populations. He also conducts training workshops and clinical consultation to public and private mental health providers.
He was previously a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Chicago for twelve years.
After receiving his B.A. in Psychology from Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois, Holmes received his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1993.