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Michael Ross, MSW, LCSW is a nationally recognized thought leader that specializes in identifying future trends, translating research into policy, and developing collaborative solutions to complex problems. Of note is Michael's development of a visionary conceptual framework that allowed for the adaptation of OpenBeds to mental health and addiction treatment, and his design and development of the Hoosier Hope Initiative. In addition, Michael is the creator of Meme Guard (TM) and the Meme Stress Immune Response Model.
As a clinician, Michael has spent his early career focusing on helping individuals and groups develop cognitive resilience and psychological resistance to trauma, cognitive manipulation, disasters, and biologically toxic levels of stress. The core component of Michael's work is the development of "Resilience Rated" citizens and cities that are capable of responding to, flourishing during, and recovering from cognitive trauma and toxic stress. This is done by leveraging evidenced-based neurobiological interventions that encourage flourishing through narrative restructuring.
Michael is a capable leader and educator with a strong background in pattern analysis, policy development, public speaking, teaching, coalition building, program design, human factors in cybersecurity, future trends, and paradigm shifts. Michael consistently demonstrates the ability to deconstruct complex ideas and issues, while thinking abstractly about resource use and service delivery.
Michael's professional and academic interest is the integration of evidenced-based cognitive interventions and trauma-informed care into public safety and homeland security in order to enhance psychological durability through the protection of cognitive liberty.
EXPERTISE: Applied Social Science, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Therapy, Trauma, Disaster Behavioral Health, Foresight, Esotericism, Counter Propaganda, and Memetics
INTEREST: Applying evidence-based modalities to enhance cognitive defense by creating human firewalls.
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Projected, 2025
School: Liberty University
Focus: Social Cognitive Psychology
Pre-Doctoral Certificate – December, 2015
School: Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Major: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Master of Social Work – May, 2013
School: Indiana University School of Social Work
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Major: Mental Health and Addiction
Bachelor of Arts - May, 2011
School: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington, IN
Major: Religious Studies
Minor: Psychology