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Dr. Morris' therapeutic talents and efforts were applauded and memorialized recently by renowned military officer, educator - turned - author Dr. J. Smith in his recent book . To see the inscription,and related newspaper articles, click here.

"Thera-Claus Now On The Air" For the 37th year, Dr. Ritchi Morris suited up as Santa Claus! click here to read more about it!

Dr. Morris has recently been honored with the status of "Fellow, National Center for Crisis Management" and also become Board Certified by that organization, and the"American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress". The Fellowship in Crisis Management is the highest honor the organization can bestow upon a member.

Dr. Richi Morris - recognized for "Outstanding Service to Society" and humanitarian efforts.

Dr. Morris has recently had TWO very pretigious awards bestowed up him:
A: "Fellow" - (Which is the hightest level of professionalism possible) by the National Center for Trauma Control.
B: Diplomate - by the Amercan Institute for Sports Psychology.

At the September 06 convention of the American Psychotherapy Association, Dr. Richi Morris was recognized for his "Outstanding Service to Society" for Humanitarian Efforts. He is the first ever recipient of this new award and was honored for his pioneering work in trauma and disaster medicine. His devoted efforts at the Oklahoma City bombings, NY 9/11, Arkansas School Shootings, Hurricane David, Thailand Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and others, have led to this award for service and bravery.

Vital Quests is a mental health and Integrative Medicine organization that provides comprehensive support and/or healing for those in search of personal quests. It is predicated upon the philosophy and fervent beliefs of our founder/director, Dr. Ritchi Morris, that effective healing requires a multi-modal approach. Thus, Dr. Morris has merged his many advanced degrees and many decades of clinical and research experiences in clinical psychology, Integrative Medicine, psychotherapy and nutrition to deliver a wide and varied array of therapeutic techniques. (Click here for more about Dr. Morris.)

To this end, this combination of conventional Western and recognized Eastern healing methods addresses peoples’ needs on the spiritual, mental/emotional, and bio-physiological levels. In this way, Vital Quests has a truly integrative and comprehensive nature. As Dr. Morris assers, “there is no one magic bullet. Promulgating truly effective and efficient healing or growth is analogous to creating a garden: many different tools are required. There is no one-size-fits-all tool”.

Read the article "The Chalk Eater" published by "Annals of the APA", Winter 2006 / volume 9, #4 pages 42-44. click here!

Hence, two of the cornerstones of the Vital Quests foundation are 1- prevention; and, 2- tailor-made therapeutic strategies. Whether addressing specific forensic, mental health, or peak performance goals, Vital Quests emphasizes individualization and complimentarity of programs and/or techniques. The methodologies of cessation of addictions, clinical hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral, the “power techniques” (EMDR; B.A.T.; TFT; etc.), acupressure, Chromobiotics, Chromonosis, Neurofeedback, Herbology and Homeopathy, are available for utilization in a combination that best suits a client’s needs.

This multi-modal approach can be applied to peak performance in the worlds of work, academia, sports and/or personal improvement; to mental health syndromes such as anxiety/panic episodes, depressions, PTSD, stress management and other stress-related disorders, SADS, and phobias, to the forensic psychology sector of expert witnessing, attorney and/or jury consulting, profiling and psychological autopsies.

Insurance plans accepted