Richard Flourney

Submitted by jd0307 on Thu, 05/13/2021 - 4:30pm
Graduation Year: 
1966

Book cover for "Papa Has To ..." with illustration of grandfather and grandchildrenRichard Flourney (’67, M.S.), Cypress, was a practicing psychologist for four decades and wrote several books to help adolescent and adult readers understand mental health issues such as bulimia, stress, burnout, sleep disorders, dreams and ultimately peace. Now in retirement, he’s turned to writing a children’s book, Papa Has to … (Christian Faith Publishing), which was inspired by his three grandchildren who frequently told him, “Papa has to come to my birthday party/go to the zoo with the family/come to my recital.”