Dr. Benjamin Pelz
Isny im Allgäu
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
CuraMed Akutklinik Allgäu
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for providing psychotherapy to an average of ten patients, meeting with each twice individually and conducting two group sessions weekly. Also accountable for documentation and their final report.
- Initiated the "men's group," a weekly group session addressing the psychological needs of men and tackling stigma and taboos surrounding men's mental health.
- In charge of a monthly workshop for nurses and their training in patient care.
- Counselled individuals struggling with mental health conditions.
Author
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01.2024 - Current
- Collaborative member of the "Journal of Psychology and Neuroscience", with five publications as a member.
- An additional four publications in the Japan Journal of Clinical and Medical Research, the Journal of Psychiatry Research and Reviews, the American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research, and the International Journal of Psychiatry Research.
- Co-author: “A Book of Resilience”, launched at Harvard University in July 2026 for the US Market and in the British Parliament in October 2026 for the UK market.
- Author of a new theory of anger suppression, to be published in "Frontiers in Psychology" in December 2026.
- H-index: 6; 150+ citations.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - General Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2026
Graduate Degree - Neuropsychology
Ball State University
Muncine, IN2023
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX2022
Continued education - Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology School
Netherlands2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati2020
Associate degree - Psychology
Middle Georgia State University
Cochran, GA2019
Abitur -
Sankt Mathias Gymnasium
Gerolstein, Germany 2017
Accomplishments
- On MSN's "Top 10 Most Inspiring Men in 2026" list, going live on the official MSN site in November 2026.
- Featured in The Wall Street Journal as an expert on body language and its implications (May 2025).
- Guinness World Record Holder
- Visionary speaker award at the "Positive Psychology and Wellness Summit" (September 2025)
- Cover model at Impaakt magazine as "Top Psychology Leaders to Watch 2025" (November 2025)
- Cover model of "Conglomerate" magazine, recognized for his innovative approach of combining different fields of psychology.
- „Next-Gen Leader in Clinical Psychology“ Global Award, „Emerging Leader in Clinical Psychology“ Europe Award at the Fluxx Awards 2026 in Manila, Philippines.
Speaking events
- Panelist at LOSD event at Oxford University. Topic: „AI and the future of work“
- Keynote at LOSD event at Harvard University. Topic: “the architecture of resilience”.
- Panelist at Fluxx conference in Manila, topic „The Future of health leadership“ (April 2026)
- Keynote speaker at the World Congress on Advances in Mental Health, Neuroscience and Psychiatry (March 2026) in London, talking about the Insecure Overachiever from a clinical perspective.
- Keynote speaker at the Positive Psychology and Welness Summit (September 2025) in Miami, presenting on combining clinical and positive psychological journaling in patient care. For my speech, I received the Visionary Speaker Award.
- Keynote speaker at the World Congress on Advances in Mental Health, Neuroscience and Psychiatry (March 2025) in Amsterdam, talking about Machiavellianism and its impact on patients and practitioners.
- Speaker at the World Congress on Advances in Mental Health, Neuroscience and Psychiatry (March 2024) in Barcelona, speaking about self-accapentance and combining Sports Psychology and Positive Psychology in the clinical setting.
- Expert at the "Gesundheitsmesse Balingen", a national event for medical practitioners, being part of the panel discussion.
- Expert at the "Fachtag für künstliche Intelligenz", an event talking about the implementation of AI in clinics and the medical field.
Languages
German
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Author
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01.2024 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
CuraMed Akutklinik Allgäu
01.2023 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - General Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Graduate Degree - Neuropsychology
Ball State University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lubbock Christian University
Continued education - Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Associate degree - Psychology
Middle Georgia State University
Abitur -
Sankt Mathias Gymnasium