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Horses Helping Children Grow, Louise Graham, Allison Lindsey

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

A review of Animal-Assisted Therapy and related terms such as "Animal-Assisted Activities" is presented as an introduction to the exploration of additional equine applications with children. Animal-Assisted Therapy has been studied, but Animal-Assisted Activities with children facing normal developmental struggles has not received much attention. Definitions and research for various animal activities and therapies are reviewed. Subsequent focus will be on equines helping children via Animal-Assisted Activities to meet normal developmental challenges. Creating parallels using a horse is an avenue to working with children, aiding them in the process of introspection, self-monitoring, self-efficacy, self-esteem, metacognitions, and overcoming angst associated with …

Apps4counseling: What’S In Your Digital Toolbox?, Maxine L. Rawlins, Elizabeth A. Hughes

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

From the article:

“The goal of our current multiyear mobile device and app curation project is to explore ways in which iOS and Android mobile devices and related apps can be used to enhance counseling and therapy, counselor education, training and wellness promotion. Initial emphasis was on the iPad. The hope is that the results of the project will significantly streamline the app search process for counselors, human service and other allied health providers, counselor educators, trainers and counselor education students, and increase the ways and frequency in which mobile devices are purposively integrated into our work. We also hope …

Preventive Counseling Without Borders: Using Mobile Devices For Teaching, Training, And Wellness Promotion, Maxine L. Rawlins, Elizabeth Hughes

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

Despite documented benefits regarding the utilization of technology in counseling, it has been underutilized by school, mental health, and student affairs counselors. Even less information has been available regarding the professional use of mobile devices by counselors in this area. This interactive presentation examines the utilization of iPads in Preventive Counseling for instruction, training, social marketing, and wellness promotion. This practice-focused workshop reflects the presenters’ yearlong exploration of the iPad and selected apps for use in teaching, training, and wellness promotion. The workshop revisits the evidence-based Indivisible Self Wellness Model (Myers and Sweeney, 2004) and uses it as the conceptual …

Factors Contributing To Counselor Education Doctoral Students’ Satisfaction With Their Dissertation Chairperson, Cheryl Neale-Mcfall, Christine A. Ward

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

The relationship between doctoral students and their chairpersons has been linked to students’ successful completion of their dissertations and programs of study. When students fail to complete their degrees, there is a rise in attrition rates, and both programs and students suffer. The current study, based on a survey developed by the first author, was based on previous literature and themes generalized from a qualitative pilot study of recent counseling doctoral graduates regarding the selection of a dissertation chairperson. The purpose of this study was to examine factors used by students to select their chairperson and behaviors exhibited by chairpersons …

Lessons From Summer Camp: Lessons For Student Affairs Professionals, Jacqueline S. Hodes, Mary-Alice Ozechoski

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

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Angelic Troublemakers: Making Change On Campus, Jacqueline S. Hodes

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

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Creating The Optimum Classroom Environment In Counselor Education Using Group Leadership Skills, Theresa A. Coogan, Christy Lyons Graham

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

Most counselor educators are not trained in teaching, but many possess group facilitation skills. Counselor educators can capitalize on these skills and intentionally strive to provide an optimal learning environment in the classroom utilizing the basic concepts and techniques applied in group leadership. The following article suggests applying a group work perspective to inform a pedagogical approach when teaching graduate level counseling courses.

New Mandates And Imperatives In The Revised Aca Code Of Ethics, D. M. Kaplan, Michael Kocet, R. R. Cottone, H. L. Glosoff, J. G. Miranti, E. C. Moll, J. W. Bloom, T. B. Bringaze, B. Herlihy, C. C. Lee, Vilia M. Tarvydas

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

The first major revision of the ACA Code of Ethics in a decade occurred in late 2005, with the updated edition containing important new mandates and imperatives. This article provides interviews with members of the Ethics Revision Task Force that flesh out seminal changes in the revised ACA Code of Ethics in the areas of confidentiality, romantic and sexual interactions, dual relationships, end-of-life care for terminally ill clients, cultural sensitivity, diagnosis, interventions, practice termination, technology, and deceased clients.

Ethical Challenges In A Complex World: Highlights Of The 2005 Aca Code Of Ethics, Michael Kocet

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

Being an effective counselor includes having knowledge of and the ability to integrate a code of ethics into one's professional practice. This article addresses some of the highlights of the changes in the 2005 ACA [American Counseling Association] Code of Ethics such as end-of-life issues, boundaries and relationships, and multicultural and diversity considerations. It is critical for counselors to demonstrate cultural sensitivity during the ethical decision- making process throughout their counseling, supervision, teaching, and research practice.

Identity Development And Self-Esteem Of First-Generation American College Students: An Exploratory Study, Kathryn P. Alessandria, Eileen S. Nelson

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

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Report Of The Aca Ethics Committee: 2003-2004, Michael Kocet, L. T. Freeman

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee during the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. Summary data of the complaints filed and the inquiries received are presented.