Background
Oakes, Ellen Ruth was born on August 19, 1919 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of John Isaac and Eva Ruth (Engle) Harboldt.
health institute administrator psychotherapist
Oakes, Ellen Ruth was born on August 19, 1919 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of John Isaac and Eva Ruth (Engle) Harboldt.
Bachelor in Sociology, Psychology summa cum laude, Oklahoma City University, 1961. Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, University Oklahoma, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oklahoma, 1967.
Chief psychometrist, Oklahoma U. Guidance Center, Norman, 1962;
psychology trainee, Veterans Administration Hospital., Oklahoma City, 1962-1964;
psychology trainee, Cerebral Palsy Center, Norman, Oklahoma, 1964-1965;
psychology intern, Guidance Service, Norman, 1965-1966;
staff psychologist, Guidance Service, Norman, 1966-1967;
assistant professor psychology, Oklahoma U. Medical School, Oklahoma City, 1967-1970;
supervisor psychology interns, Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, 1967-1980;
founder, director, Timberridge Institute, Oklahoma City, 1970-1990;
president, Timberridge Institute, Oklahoma City, 1980-1990;
private practice clinical psychologist, Oklahoma City, 1970-1992. Instructor Oklahoma U. extension course, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, 1963, U.Okla., 1965-1966. Discussion leader Institute for Teachers of Disadvantaged Child Oklahoma City School System, 1966.
Leader group therapy sessions Asbury Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian Churches, Oklahoma City, 1966. Mem.psychology team conferences for hearing disorders, Oklahoma U. Medical School, 1967-1970. Consultant Oklahoma City Public Schools, 1970-1972.
Consultant, group leader halfway house, 1972. Lecturer churches, PTAs, hospitals. Reviewer American Psychological Association Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Superior vena cava syndrome, 1978-1989.
Speaker Oklahoma County Mental Health Association Annual Worry Clinic, St. Luke's Church, Oklahoma City, 1968-1992, psychology department Sorosis Club, St. Luke's Church. Charter member English speaking Christian Congregation mission outreach Pauluskirche, Bochum, Germany, 1993-1997, executive council, 1996-1997. Member American Psychological Association (peer review project with CHAMPUS, 1978-1989), Oklahoma Psychological Association (life, president 1975-1976, named Pioneer Psychologist of Oklahoma by executive committee 1998).
Married Paul Otis Oakes Senior, June 12, 1937 (divorced April 1974). Children: Paul Otis Junior, Deborah Ellen, Nancy Elaine Masters. Married Siegmar Johann Knopp, November 24, 1975 (divorced February 1998).