Arreed Barabasz
Arreed Barabasz, Ph.D, ABPP, ATP
Passed away August 5, 2024
Professor Emeritus — Counseling Psychology
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) — Certificate #4060141
Obituary, published in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News on August 31, 2024.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Arreed Franz Barabasz, EdD, PhD, ABPP, ATP, who passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Palouse. Arreed was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Dr. Marianne Barabasz. Arreed was a man of extraordinary accomplishments, whose passion for exploring both the skies and the human mind made him a distinguished figure in multiple fields.
Born with a drive for excellence, Arreed achieved his first doctoral degree at the age of 23 from the State University of New York at Albany. He later earned a Ph.D. in clinical and human experimental psychology from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, where he conducted pioneering research in sensory deprivation and hypnosis. His academic journey also took him to Harvard Medical School, where he served as an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry.
Arreed was a professor emeritus of counseling psychology at Washington State University, where he had inspired countless students and colleagues starting in 1984. His research in hypnosis, ADHD and pilot education was groundbreaking, earning him numerous awards, including the 2010 Roy M. Dorcus Award and the 2009 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Scientific Hypnosis from the American Psychological Association.
Beyond his academic achievements, Arreed was a celebrated aviator. He held an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license, with type ratings for the Boeing 737-200 and the Cessna CE-500 Citation, and accumulated over 14,800 flight hours. His aviation skills were recognized with the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in 2023, a testament to 50 years of dedication and excellence in the field.
Arreed’s love for the outdoors was equally profound. An avid hiker and adventurer, he climbed Mount Rainier, trekked Everest in Nepal and explored the rugged landscapes of Alaska, New Zealand and Mount Kilimanjaro. He also traveled to Antarctica, where he conducted psychology research at Scott Base. His passion for outdoor adventure was matched only by his love for automobile racing, and especially racing Formula Atlantic in the SCCA club series.
Dr. Barabasz was also an influential editor and author, contributing to over 140 refereed research papers and several award-winning books. His work as the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis from 2002-18 solidified his legacy as a leader in his field.
Arreed’s life was one of extraordinary achievement, passion and exploration. He leaves behind a legacy of excellence in academia, aviation and adventure. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues and the many lives he touched throughout his remarkable journey.
A celebration of his life will be held in Palouse, with details to be announced.
Kramer Funeral Home of Palouse is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at kramercares.com.
Higher Education Curriculum Vitae
Research interests
With more than 100 publications, Arreed Barabasz’s research emphasizes hypnosis. Projects include Focal Point Dependency in Age Regression, Attentional Processes in ADHD, Attentional Processes in Pilot Education and Alcohol Effects (flight simulator experiments), and Mediation of Attention by Hypnocounseling and Self-Hypnosis.
Teaching/professional interests
Barabasz teaches graduate level courses in Ethics, Research in Counseling Psychology, Hypnosis Research Seminar, and Advanced Psychotherapy and Hypnosis.
Recent accomplishments
- 2010 Roy M. Dorcus Award for the “Best Clinical Paper” Presented by the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.
- 2009 Award for “Distinguished Contributions to Scientific Hypnosis, American Psychological Association.
- Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. This is the leading journal in the field, world-wide, of about 20 journals, and also the most influential journal as per Citation Indexes ratings among top psychology journals.
- Past president of the Society for clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and the Hypnosis Division of the American Psychological Association.
- Diplomat of the American Board of Professional Psychology.
- Barabasz, A. & Watkins, J.G. (2005) Hypnotherapeutic Techniques 2E, New York: Brunner-Routledge. Hardcover, 512 pages. Winner of the 2005 Arthur Shapiro Award, the annual national award for the best book on hypnosis.
Educational background
- Ed.D. State University of New York, Albany, 1970
- Ph.D. University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 1981
- Post-Doc Harvard Medical School
FAA Resume
Bio
Arreed Barabasz, EdD, PhD, ABPP, ATP completed his first doctoral degree at the age of 23, State University of New York at Albany. His PhD in Clinical and Human Experimental Psychology (Human Factors) is from the University of Canterbury (UC), New Zealand. He conducted sensory deprivation research at UC and in-flight physiological special projects flying the Royal New Zealand Air force CT4. He tested the effects of isolation (Sensory Deprivation) on EEG and Hypnotic Suggestibility in Antarctica. After completing his B737 type rating (Casino Express Airlines Part 121), he measured pilots’ quantitative EEG in various phases of instrument flight. Arreed is now Professor Emeritus, Washington State University. Previously he was Associate Professor of Psychology, at Harvard Medical School. He was the Editor of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (IJCEH)(2002-2018). He is a licensed psychologist and Diplomat of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
Arreed holds Fellow status for “Outstanding and unusual contributions to the science and practice of psychology,” from the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, and the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH). By appointment of the Governor, Arreed served on the WA State Examining Board of Psychology1993-1998. He is Past-President of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) (1999-2001) and Past-President of the American Psychological Association (APA) Society of Psychological Hypnosis (D30) twice (2002-2003 & 2013-2014).
Arreed has published over 140 refereed research papers and received national awards for his achievements in research, theory, and practice. Examples include: four-time winner of the Henry Guze Award from SCEH “for best research paper published in the previous year,” “best theoretical paper” from SCEH, APA-D30 and Distinguished Contributions to Science from APA. Four of his award winning books were published by Brunner Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
He received the “Best Published Research Paper” Award from the American Psychological Association D30 in 2014, and the “Distinguished Contributions to Professional Hypnosis” award in 2015. In 2015, Dr. Barabasz won the Morton Prince Award “In recognition of distinguished contributions to the development of hypnosis in the science and profession of psychology” from the American Board of Psychological Hypnosis.
Arreed’s Part 121 training and flying by Casino Express Airlines (CXP) and Simulator Training Inc. (STI). He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license and is type rated (Captain)Boeing 737-200 & CE-500.
His current (2-2024) personal aircraft include a FIKI equipped A36 Bonanza, Ex-RAF Bulldog & a modified (380 hp) Marchetti SF260B/Warrior. He flies with the Cascade Warbirds and is working toward competing in the aerobatic Sportsman class.
Higher Education
- Ed.D. State University of New York at Albany, 1970
- Ph.D. University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Human Experimental (Human Factors) and Clinical Psychology, 1981 (External examiner Erika Fromm, PhD, Univ. Chicago)
- M.S. State University of New York at Buffalo, 1967
- B.S. State University of New York at Buffalo, 1966
Aviation
- 1973- February 5 First Solo -Buffalo Air Park, Buffalo, N.Y. C-150
- 1974- August 15 Instrument Rating (FNT) PA28-180
- 1975- January 22 Multi-Engine, (OPF), FL, PA-23
- 1975- July 14 Commercial Pilot License, (FNT), Bellanca Super Viking. US Certificate #4060141
- 1976- Nov. 1979 New Zealand, Commercial Pilot NZ Certificate #3194
- 1975-1980 Royal New Zealand Air Force, Special Projects, (Flying CT4)
- 1977– New Zealand Simulator Ground Instructor. (See Ministry of Transport letter dated 13 June 1977 from M.R. Cooper, Chief Flight testing officer)
- 1977-Nov. 1979 New Zealand, Instrument Instructor-Class 1, Category D
- 1989-August 6 SEA- Amphibian Rating Single Engine (USA)
- 1996-6-17-96 ATP- Chrysler Aviation, VNY, Linda Pendelton, Examiner
- 1996 CE-500 Type Rating (Captain), VNY
- 1996- ATP Type rating B-737, Capt. CXP Part 121
- 1996 9-16 to 11-1 -96 Casino Express Airlines FAR 121 Captain Course Written Exam Passed 95%. Simulator Check ride passed, B-737, FA-142 (no discrepancies! See Simulator Training Inc. (STI) records) Earl Culvert FAA Examiner- “Probably the best check I’ve seen in a while.”
Note: The STI B-737 Sim. was a Grandfathered A/B Cat. So the three Ts & Ls were still required in the airplane. Unfortunately, one of the two Casino Express B737s was down for a D check and the 30 days from passing the Sim check expired for the Ts and Ls. Higher Power Aviation (Dallas) had an arrangement with Flight Safety to do the type rating in a D Cat. Sim. so all I had to do was their FAA approved systems class, retake the oral and then do the check ride in the D cat. I passed the oral again on 5/15/97 and B737 check ride on 6/15/97 including the three landings in the D cat. Sim., Dallas).
Given the time lapses the offered flying position at Casino Express had been filled. I was promised I would get the next slot.
- 1999 More than the two year limit elapsed. Thus, according to FAA regulations Arreed had to retake the Part 121 Casino Express (CXP) 160 hour company ground school at Sim. Training Inc. (SEA) Written exam passed again 98% etc. Thankfully, accommodation etc. paid by CXP. IOE completed etc.
- 2000- to DATE General Aviation
Aircraft flown
(general) order as recorded in space provided in Logbook #3)
Cessna 150, 172, 172RG,
Cessna 210 Turbo FIKI (Vac pump failed @19 hrs, at FL190, asymmetric deiced
Cessna 340, 12-31-99
Cessna 402A (FNT)
Cessna CE-500 Citation
Pipers PA 28-180, & 200
Piper Aztec PA23 -Multi-engine rating plane (1+qt oil per engine per hour!)
Piper Seminole PA 44 (Melbourne Australia demo)
Aero Commander 100 (engine tended to quit after rotation as undrainable gas sloshed aft)
Commander 112A- Passenger door popped open at 8,000–#1 LOC failed on apch.
Mooney Ranger, 231 & Acclaim Turbo BFI-PUW-BFI disappointing climb
Grumman TR2, AA5A
Grumman AA5B “Tiger” My New Zealand instrument instruction plane ZK-EHB
Grumman Cougar GA-7) Rt Prop seals failed after factory serv. Approach to SYR
Citabria 7ECA, 7GCBC, SUPER D 8KCAB
Bellanca Super Viking 30-
Beagle BAC-121 (Flown in New Zealand) Christchurch Aero Club
BULLDOG Scottish Aviation/Beagle Mdl 120-125, Ex-RAF N321BD
Beech A36 Bonanza FIKI, N336CB
Beech Bonanza Factory Turbo )Demo plane Christchurch NZ, had B55 wing
Beech Duchess Model 76 Flown Christchurch NZ- disappointing build quality
Beech Baron 55 (boots, hot props) N727AB
Beech Baron BE-58
Beech Baron BE-58P Pressurized FIKI N6412X
Beech Duke BE-60
Beech BE-18
Lake LA-4 w/Bat wing factory upgrade
Marchetti SF260 N702RG
WING Deringer the 2 seat twin- manual says “shut down an engine for fuel max economy”
New Zealand Aerospace CT4 Royal NZ Airforce
Aero Vodochody L-39C “eject through canopy” should canopy explosive charges fail
Extra 300L -EA N213 EX – amazing aircraft (Flown at Wagstaff Aviation Safety -KSGJ)
TOTAL logged flight hours to 2-6-23 14,800 (does not include NZ special project CT4 Flight hrs. years 1976- Nov. 1979)
FAA Approved motion sims. & AATDs
B-727 -200 (w JT8-9s) Sim. Training Inc. (SEA)
B-737-200 D cat. (JT 8 -17s) Flight Safety (Dallas)
B-747-200 at American Airlines (Dallas) (Special thanks to VP Bob Philips)
King Air -200 AATD @ Recurrent Training Center, IL –(King Air 200 Initial course)
Academia
- 2018-to date Professor Emeritus, Washington State University
- 1985 – 2018 Professor, Washington State University
- 1984-1985 Associate Professor, Washington State University
- 1982-1984 Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital,
- 1981-1982 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
- 1975-1980 Associate Professor, “Senior Lecturer above bar” [Associate Professor], Department of Psychology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
- 1973-1975 Licensed Psychologist, Genesee Psychiatric Center, Flint, MI
- 1969-1973 Assistant Professor promoted to Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral Studies, State University of New York at Buffalo
Publications, Aviation and/or Military from list of a total 140+
Books – Manuals (Refereed)
Barabasz, A. Barabasz, M., Christensen, C., & Watkins, J. G. (2015). Abreactive Ego State Therapy Manual for Combat Stress Injury, PTSD & ASD, 2nd Edition [Restricted]
Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., Christensen, C. Reigel, S., & Watkins, J.G. (2013) Abreagierende Ego State Therapie Ein Wegweiser für kampfbedingte Störungen, PTBS und ASD. [Erstritten Access]
Barabasz, A. & Watkins, J.G. (2005) Hypnotherapeutic Techniques, 2E. New York, NY. : Brunner –Routledge. (Hard cover 512 pages). (Winner Arthur Shapiro Award for “Best book on hypnosis”)
Barabasz, A., & Barabasz, M. (Eds) (1993). Restricted Clinical and Experimental Environmental Stimulation: New Developments and Perspectives . New York, NY: Springer-Verlag, 350 pages. (Hardcover), ISBN :0-387-97962-X. (9 Chapters authored or co-authored by A. Barabasz). Ref.
Published Articles (Refereed)
Barabasz, A. & Barabasz, M. (2016) Induction technique: Beyond simple response to suggestion, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 59, 1-11.
Darakjy, J., Barabasz, M., & Barabasz, A. (2015). Effects of dry flotation restricted environmental stimulation [sensory deprivation] on hypnotizability and pain in lighted and light free conditions, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 58 (2), 204-214.
Barabasz, A. F. (2014). Effizienz der Ego-State-Therapie als Einzelsitzung fur die Behandlung von kampfhandlungsbedingten Storungen, PTSB und ASD, Deutsche Zeitschrift fur zahnarztliche Hypnose, 2, 10-18.
Barabasz, A. (2014). Effective placebo control conditions for PTSD efficacy research. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 62 (4), 492-494.
Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., Christensen, C., & French, B. (2013). Efficacy of single session abreactive ego state therapy for combat stress injury, PTSD, and ASD. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 61 (1), 1-19.
Barabasz, A. (2013). Evidence based abreactive ego state therapy for PTSD, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 56, 54-65.
Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., & Watkins, J.G. (2012). Single-session manualized ego state therapy (EST) for Combat Stress injury, PTSD, and ASD, Part 2: The procedure. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 60 (3), 1-12.
Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., & Watkins, J.G. (2011). Single-session manualized ego state therapy (EST) for combat stress injury, PTSD and ASD, Part 1: The theory. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 59 (4), 379-391.
Jensen , S., Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., & Warner, D. (2001). EEG P300 event related markers of hypnosis. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 44 (2), 127-139. (Winner 2002 Milton Erickson Award for Scientific Excellence from the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis).
Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., Jensen, S., Calvin, S., Trevisan, M., & Warner. D. (1999). Cortical event related potentials show the structure of hypnotic suggestions is crucial. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 47 (1), 5-22. (Winner Henry Guze Award “For best research paper published in the previous year”. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 51st Annual Conference, Seattle. October 2000).
Barabasz, A. (1994). Schnelle neuronale Aktivierung. Reduzierte Stimulation und psychophysiologische Aufziechnungen bei der Behandlung eins phobischen Piloten. Experimentelle und Klinische Hypnose , 10, 167-176.
Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., & Bauman, J. (1993). Restricted environmental stimulation technique improves human performance: Rifle marksmanship. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 76 (3), 867-873.
Barabasz, A. (1990). Eingeschranke stimulation durch die Umwelt ruft spontane Hypnose fur die Schmerzkontrolle beim cold pressor test hervor. Experimentelle und Klinische Hypnose, 4, Heft 2, 95-105.
Barabasz, A. (1990). Antarctic behavioral research. In A. Harrison, Y. Clearwater, & C. McKay (Eds.), The Human Experience in Antarctica: Applications to Life in Space, New York, N.Y.: Springer – Verlag, pp. 21-30. (Based on an invited plenary session address to the National NASA & NSF Conference, Sunnyvale, CA)
Barabasz, A. (1990). Effects of isolation on states of consciousness. In A. Harrison, Y. Clearwater & C. McKay (Eds.), The Human Experience in Antarctica: Applications to Life in Space, New York, NY: Springer-Verlag, 201-208.
Barabasz, A. (1990). Flotation restricted environmental stimulation elicits spontaneous hypnosis. In R. Van Dyck, Ph.D., A.J. Spinhoven, W. Vander Does, Y.R. Van Rood & W. Demoor (Eds.), Hypnosis: Current theory, research and practice, Amsterdam: Free University Press. (Based on an invited address to the European Congress of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine, Oxford University, Oxford, England).
Spiegel, D., & Barabasz, A. (1990). Psychophysiology of hypnotic hallucinations. In R.G. Kunzendorf & A.A. Sheikth (Eds.), Psychophysiology of mental imagery: Theory, research and application. Boston, MA: Baywood Publishing, 133-146.
Melchiori, L.G., & Barabasz, A. (1990). Effects of restricted environmental stimulation on simulated flight performance. In P. Suedfeld, J. Turner, Jr., & T. Fine (Eds.), Restricted environmental stimulation: Theoretical & empirical developments in flotation rest. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag, 135-142.
Barabasz, A. (1985). Enhancement of military pilot reliability by hypnosis and psychophysiological monitoring: In-flight and simulator data. Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine, March, 248-250.
Barabasz, A. (1983). EEG Alpha-hypnotizability correlations are not covariates of subject self-selection. Biological Psychology, 17, 169-173.
Barabasz, A. (1982). Restricted environmental stimulation and the enhancement of hypnotizability: EEG alpha, skin conductance and temperature responses. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 30 (2), 147-166. (Guze Award Winning Paper for the “best hypnosis research paper published in 1982” SCEH National Award).
Barabasz, A. (1980). Enhancement of hypnotic susceptibility following perceptual deprivation: Pain tolerance, electrodermal and EEG correlates. In Pajntar, M., Roskar, E., Lavric, M., (Eds.), Hypnosis in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine. Ljubljana, Yugoslavia: University Press (Univerzitetna tiskarna), 13-18.
Barabasz, A. (1980). EEG alpha, skin conductance and hypnotizability in Antarctica. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 28 (1), 63-74.
Barabasz, A. (1980). Effects of hypnosis and perceptual deprivation on vigilance in a simulated radar target detection task. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 50 (1), 19-24.
Barabasz, A., & Paterson, H. (1980). A low cost simulator system for vigilance research. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 50, 427-431.
Magazine Articles Reviews, Research Society Publications
(minor publications)
Barabasz, A. (2006). APA Division 30 members serving in Iraq: Hypnosis in action. Psychological Hypnosis, 15 (1), 5-6. Minor Publication
Barabasz, A. (1976 – November). Computer controlled flight simulation. New Zealand Wings (Magazine). Minor Publication
Barabasz, A. (2006). Effects of Hypnosis on Vigilance in Commuter Jet Flight Operations. Presented at 114th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans Aug. 10-13.
Barabasz, A. (2004). Invited Address: The Neurophysiology of Hypnosis, International Congress of Hypnosis, Singapore, October 17-22.
Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M., Warner, D. & Bauman, J. (1997). Effects of dry flotation REST on marksmanship performance: More data. Paper presented at the 6th International REST Conference, April, San Francisco, CA.
Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M. & Bauman, J. (1993). Dry flotation REST improves rifle marksmanship: Is absorption and hypnotizability relevant? Paper presented at the Fifth International Conference on REST, Seattle, WA, February 26-28.
Ruzyla-Smith, P., Barabasz, A., Barabasz, M. & Warner, D. (1992). Effects of hypnosis and restricted environmental stimulation therapy on the immune response: B-Cells, T-Cells, Helper and Suppressor cells. Presented at the 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Washington, D.C., October 20-25.
Barabasz, A. (1979). Isolation, EEG alpha and hypnotizability in Antarctica. 8th International Congress of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine, Melbourne, Australia, August, 19-24.
Aviation Grants funded: (last update 2005)
Barabasz. A. Effects of alcohol consumption on flight crew checklist performance in Commercial Turbine Flight operations. (2005) WSU Alcohol & Drug Abuse grant (ATC 820 AATD- CE500)
Barabasz, A. Distinguished Scientist Award (2005). Flight Simulator Research. Equipment Grant ATC-820 CE500.
Barabasz, A. Airline Pilot EEGs and Neurofeedback in Boeing 737 Flight Training. (1998) Equipment grant Lexicor Medical Technology Corp., Boulder, CO. WSU Partnership with Simulator Training Inc. 1998-2001.