About

Arnold R. Bruhn, PhD, is a distinguished clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience specializing in the use of autobiographical memory as a powerful tool for personal development and rapid healing. He is the developer and champion of the Early Memories Procedure (EMP) and Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy, innovative approaches that enable patients to achieve deep insights and resolve pressing issues in significantly less time than traditional methods.

Early Memories Procedure (EMP) & Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy

Dr. Bruhn’s methods are based on the understanding that retained autobiographical memories shape our current worldview and identity. By examining these memories through the Early Memories Procedure (EMP) and how we perceive them (Cognitive-Perceptual Therapy), individuals can quickly identify and resolve the core issues that hold them back. This approach often leads to breakthroughs by the end of the second session, with issues beginning to resolve by the third.

Areas of Expertise

  • Autobiographical Memory: Utilizing personal memories as a key to understanding and resolving psychological challenges.
  • Early Memories Procedure (EMP): A structured method for exploring personality organization and current life concerns based on past memories.
  • Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy: A therapeutic approach that focuses on how individuals perceive and interpret their memories.
  • Rapid Healing and Insight: Enabling patients to gain clarity and resolve their issues efficiently.

Dr. Bruhn’s Professional Activities

  • International Consultations: Working with individuals and groups worldwide
  • Workshops and Symposia: Providing training and education for universities and mental health organizations
  • Therapy Services: Offering individual, couples, and group therapy utilizing EMP and CP Therapy
  • Author and Researcher: Publishing numerous journal articles, books, and book chapters on autobiographical memory and assessment tools

Credentials and Affiliations

  • MS Psychology, Portland State University; PhD Clinical Psychology, Duke University
  • Public Health Service Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, Duke University
  • Former Associate Professor, The George Washington University, Department of Psychology
  • Member, American Psychological Association, Maryland Psychological Association, Society for Personality Assessment

Honors and Recognition

  • Fellow, Society for Personality Assessment
  • Diplomate, American Board of Assessment Psychology
  • Featured in Marquis’ Who’s Who In Science and Technology; Emerging Leaders in America; In the World, Among Medical Professionals