Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., University of Georgia 1967
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Associate Professor of Medical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2013 - 2014
  • Associate Professor of Medical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2006 - 2013
  • Associate Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 1994 - 2006
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Pinkerton, R., J. E. Talley, and S. L. Cooper. “Reflections on individual psychotherapy with university students: What seems to work.” Journal of College Student Psychotherapy 23, no. 3 (July 1, 2009): 153–71. https://doi.org/10.1080/87568220902793830.
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    • Pinkerton, R. “"I APOLOGIZE FOR BEING LATE": THE COURTEOUS PSYCHOTHERAPIST.” Psychotherapy 45, no. 2 (2008): 273–77. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-3204.45.2.273.
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    • Pinkerton, R., and R. D. Temple. “Mental health consultation and psychology internship training.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 31, no. 3 (2000): 315–20.
    • Pinkerton, R. “The interaction between brief and very brief psychotherapy: Allowing for rexible time limits on individual counseling services.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 27, no. 3 (1996): 315-.
    • Pinkerton, R. S., and W. J. Rockwell. “Very brief psychological interventions with university students.” J Am Coll Health 42, no. 4 (January 1994): 156–62. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.1994.9939663.
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    • Pinkerton, R. S., E. F. Etzel, W. J. Rockwell, J. E. Talley, and J. C. Moorman. “Psychotherapy and career counseling: toward an integration for use with college students.” J Am Coll Health 39, no. 3 (November 1990): 129–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.1990.9936224.
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    • Pinkerton, R. S., and W. J. K. Rockwell. “Termination in brief psychotherapy: The case for an eclectic approach.” Psychotherapy 27, no. 3 (January 1, 1990): 362–65. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-3204.27.3.362.
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    • Pinkerton, R. S., L. D. Hinz, and J. C. Barrow. “The college student-athlete: psychological considerations and interventions.” J Am Coll Health 37, no. 5 (March 1989): 218–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.1989.9939063.
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    • Pinkerton, R. S., J. C. Moorman, and W. J. Rockwell. “Multidisciplinary training in the College Mental Health Service.” Hosp Community Psychiatry 38, no. 6 (June 1987): 656–61. https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.6.656.
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    • Barrow, J. C., T. English, and R. S. Pinkerton. “Physical Fitness Training: Beneficial for Professional Psychologists?” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 18, no. 1 (February 1, 1987): 66–70. https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.18.1.66.
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    • Schneider, W. J., and R. S. Pinkerton. “Short-Term Psychotherapy and Graduate Training in Psychology.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 17, no. 6 (December 1, 1986): 574–79. https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.17.6.574.
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    • Rockwell, W. J., and R. S. Pinkerton. “Single-session psychotherapy.” Current Psychiatric Therapies 22 (1983): 13–22.
    • Pinkerton, R. S., and W. J. Rockwell. “One or two session psychotherapy with university students.” J Am Coll Health Assoc 30, no. 4 (February 1982): 159–62. https://doi.org/10.1080/01644300.1981.10393065.
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    • Rockwell, W. J., and R. S. Pinkerton. “Single-session psychotherapy.” Am J Psychother 36, no. 1 (January 1982): 32–40. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.32.
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    • Pinkerton, R. S., and A. M. Feinberg. “A model for assessing the needs of clients in a community mental health program.” Hospital and Community Psychiatry 29, no. 5 (1978): 289–93.
    • Pinkerton, R. S., F. T. Miller, and P. L. Martin. “Consultation--Or How We Wile Away the Hours.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 5, no. 1 (1974): 13–17. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0021300.
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    • Pinkerton, R. S., F. T. Miller, and J. W. Edgerton. “The community mental health center and psychology internship training.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 3, no. 1 (1972): 57–62. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0021497.
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    • Miller, F. T., R. S. Pinkerton, and W. G. Hollister. “An "action-facilitation" entry pattern of mental health consultation.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 1, no. 4 (1970): 359–62. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0029759.
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    • PINKERTON, R. S., and T. R. AHEARN. “INFLUENCE OF GROUP CONFINEMENT ON MOTOR SKILLS IN CHILDREN.” Perceptual and Motor Skills 19 (1964): 362-.

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