Counseling Psychology
Newsletter
Inside
Program News
The Cleveland State University APA Accredited Counseling
Psychology Doctoral Program is pleased to celebrate the many
recognitions, awards, scholarships, presentations, and
publications of its faculty and students. Furthermore, we want to
welcome our incoming Cohort, as well as congratulate recent
graduates of our APA accredited program!
Questions related to the program’s accreditation status should be directed to the Commission
on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202.336.5979/Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
Welcome from Training
Directors
New Cohort
Meet the Faculty
Counseling Psychology
Student Organization
NEOMED Clinical
Interviewing Instruction
International Student
Alliance
International Student
Spotlight
Applying for Internship
Internship Experiences
Interview with a Recent
Graduate
Perspectives on
Conference Participation
Student Reflection on
Annual Diversity
Colloquium
Grant Funded Research
Research Teams
Faculty and Student
Publications and
Presentations
Student Affiliates of Seventeen Host Institution
Cleveland State University’s
Counseling Psychology Program is
proud to announce its role as the SAS
Host Institution for the 2013-2016 term!
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See our website for more recent news and
upcoming events!
www.csuohio.edu/cehs/departments/DOC/cp.doc.html
FALL 2013
Message from the Training Directors
Dr. Donna Schultheiss
Dr. Julia Phillips
Welcome to our new students and welcome back to those of you who are returning! After many years
of dedicated service to the program, Dr. Liz Welfel has stepped down from the role of Co- Director of
Training. We thank her for her tireless efforts on behalf of the program, our faculty and especially our
students! Dr. Donna Schultheiss is now joined by Dr. Julia Phillips as Co-Director of Training. We
look forward to continuing to serve the program with the same enthusiasm and dedication shown in
past years. We have many special events to look forward to this academic year, one of which is our
site visit in January, 2014 from th e APA for accreditation purposes. The site visit is a critical time for
the APA Commission on Accreditation (CoA) to gather more information about what we shared in
the 900+ page self-study that was submitted to them last year. The site visitors “are the eyes and ears
of the CoA”and will be serious about their mission. Thus, we also must be serious and transparent
when engaging with them.
We are thrilled to have been named the host institution for SAS, the Student Affiliates of Seventeen,
for the next 3 years. CSU’s proposal was viewed as outstanding by the selection committee! This
honor will bring the opportunity for CSU’s students to have national leadership experience – something
that is both inherently valuable and valued by internship sites during the selection process.
We also are excited to be hosting the Great Lakes Conference in April 2014 for the first time in CSU’s
history! This conference is very important to the identities of many students and professionals in
counseling psychology. Hosting the conference again will raise the profile of our program in the
national consciousness of the field of counseling psychology.
Our counseling psychology program is making a unique contribution to the new partnership between
CSU and Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Four of our advanced doctoral
students are teaching the medical interviewing component of the Foundations of Clinical Medicine
(FCM) course required of all first-year medical students. The curriculum uses a skill-based model with
simulated and actual patient encounters augmented by classroom learning to facilitate the
development of medical interviewing skills.
As you can see from the listings of accomplishments by students and faculty in this newsletter, we
have much to celebrate. We have had too many student publications, presentations, and awards to
mention. Additionally, we have 4 more students on internship this year and 2 more graduates of the
program. Our faculty also have been busy publishing, bringing in grant money and winning awards.
Be sure to read about all the great things your colleagues have been doing throughout the newsletter!
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Welcome to Our New Students
The Counseling Psychology Program at CSU is pleased to welcome seven new students into our
program, as part of Cohort XXVII
Lindsey Bisgrove
Lindsey obtained her B.A.in Psychology and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Cleveland State
University. While at Cleveland State, she worked as a research assistant on the expansion and
adaptation of a strength-based intervention for dementia caregiving dyads. Lindsey has worked at
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare for her Master's practicum placement in 2012 and 2013, working
with patients suffering from severe pathologies and varying diagnoses in the forensic units. At this
placement, she administered assessments and assisted in competency evaluations and the
development of behavioral intervention plans. Lindsey's prior research experience has been focused
on examining key predictors of well-being for individuals with dementia. Currently, her primary
research interests are more centered around diagnosis and treatment for forensic populations.
Adam Cusner
Adam completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Boston University. During this
time period, Adam divided his energies between class responsibilities and working as a Pastoral
Counselor for a non-profit adolescent outreach group. After leaving the non-profit organization,
he completed a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Boston College. While at Boston
College, Adam joined a faculty research team that focused on the development and advancement
of STEM career interests for inner-city adolescents. Additionally, Adam worked as a counseling
intern at the Community Based Acute Treatment facility at the Franciscan Hospital for Children
in Boston, MA. Adam’s research interest is primarily in the exploration of how the effects of
bullying during adolescence impacts career interests and development throughout the lifespan.
Brian Fitts
Brian earned his B.A. in English-Creative Writing and his M.A. in Counselor Education from
John Carroll University in 2010 and 2013, respectively. During his master’s program, he worked
as a graduate assistant for the Counselor Education program, and had the unenviable task of
assisting the program with its CACREP re-accreditation. Brian did his Master’s practicum and
internship at The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland, and has developed an interest in
working with a diverse, urban population. He began as a volunteer in the behavioral health
department at The Free Clinic in 2010 and continues to volunteer currently as a volunteer
therapist. While in his master’s program, Brian’s research focused on First-Generation College
first year students and how universities can help them in their transition from high school to
college. He would like to continue studying diversity issues during his Ph.D. studies and to
develop professionally through leadership involvement.
Radinka Jurosevic
Radinka earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Akron and her M.A. in Clinical
Psychology from Cleveland State University. To obtain clinical experience during her studies at
University of Akron, she interned at Community Support Mental Health Services as a group cofacilitator. Radinka worked at a private practice for her Master’s practicum, conducting and
scoring intelligence assessments and writing reports. Her primary research interests include
PTSD and treatment seeking in women and refugee populations. Radinka is excited to further
develop her clinical and research skills at Cleveland State University.
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Welcome to Our New Students
The Counseling Psychology Program at CSU is pleased to welcome seven new students into our
program, as part of Cohort XXVII
Soo-Min Kwak
Soo-Min received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A in Clinical Psychology at Chung-Ang University,
Seoul, Korea. Her primary research area of study includes eating disorders and relevant coping
strategies. Following her graduation, she worked for two years as a research assistant in the National
Youth Policy Institute. She was involved in a needs assessment survey for youth-at-risk and a survey
of East Asian youths’ value systems. In addition, she worked for more than three years as a resident
in Clinical Psychology in Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, and became a licensed Korean
Clinical Psychologist. Her responsibilities included, but were not limited to, psychological
assessments and individual and group therapy. She strives to establish a positive self-image in young
adults of low socio-economic status. She would like to implement a group counseling intervention for
adolescents to promote self-image and to study cultural differences between Eastern and Western
countries regarding protective and risk factors for adolescents.
Lela Pickett
Lela received her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky. Lela has
experience working with a wide variety of clients and employing a social justice approach to facilitate
the empowerment of these clients and disenfranchised communities. She completed her practicum at
the Chrysalis House, a long-term treatment facility for women with substance abuse problems, where
she was a primary therapist. Lela has worked to promote social justice in the LGBT community,
served as an ally, attended ally workshops, and led a group regarding positive LGBTQ experiences at
the Lexington Gay Lesbian Services Organization. The focus of Lela’s published research concerned
Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior as it relates to eating disorders, body satisfaction, and body
image. She was recently on a research team for an integrated treatment for co-occurring trauma and
substance abuse (i.e., integrated substance-informed survivor therapy). Lela would like to work with
adolescents in urban settings. She is particularly fascinated with adolescent delinquency and exploring
various strength based interventions. Lela’s research interests include the relation between career
development, urban education, and multicultural issues in mental health, trauma, substance abuse,
and body image.
Ashley Poklar
Ashley completed her B.S. degree in Special Education at the College of Charleston in Charleston,
SC. She worked as a teacher in alternative school settings for students with severe emotional and/or
behavioral disabilities for three years, before starting both her own young family and her M.Ed in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Cleveland State University. Ashley completed her required
Master’s level internship in the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center. Her professional
interests include resiliency building in “at risk”youth as well as more effective training for those
working with these youth in our communities. In her free time, what little there may be, Ashley
enjoys spending time coloring, dancing, and playing outside with her children, rock climbing with
her husband, and the occasional glass of wine and dinner with friends.
Current Counseling Psychology Students
Natale Badillo
Megan McGinty-Baeslach
Michelle Barron
Heather Bonnett
Irina Bransteter
Chivonna Childs
Robert Clapp
Bryan Conrad
Brittan Davis
Dan O’Donnell
Holly Gage
Basak Khamush Kacar
Jason Lawrence
Robin Leichtman
Iva Ljubic
Kelly Martincin
Yvona Pabian
Sneha Pitre
Ashley Oliver
Keelan Quinn
Sarah Micholas Rispinto
Eric Wallace
Tiffany Williams
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Meet Our Faculty
Justin Perry
Dr. Justin Perry is a faculty member in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education, and
serves as the Director of the Center for Urban Education. Dr. Perry's research is broadly
concerned with the intersections between urban education, career development, and multicultural
issues in mental health. His areas of expertise focus on the practical, policy-relevant applications
of college and career readiness, or the school-to-work transition, to school dropout prevention and
high school graduation; positive youth development; child clinical psychology; child
psychotherapy; educational evaluations; intervention research. As Director of the Center, he is
invested in interdisciplinary research. Dr. Perry is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio. He
serves on the Board of Directors at Esperanza, Inc., and on the Advisory Board at Campus
International School. He has published his work in outlets such as The Counseling Psychologist,
Journal of Counseling Psychology, Journal of Career Assessment, Journal of Career Development, Career
Development Quarterly, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Journal of Multicultural Counseling and
Development.
Julia Phillips
Dr. Julia Phillips joined the CASAL faculty in August 2013 as an Associate Professor and CoDirector of Training in Counseling Psychology after a 21-year career as a psychologist practicing
in university counseling centers. She was most recently the Associate Director o f Training at the
University of Akron, in charge of the APA accredited psychology internship program. Dr. Phillips
maintained an active identity as a scientist-practitioner throughout the years, engaging in research
and scholarship alongside of practice. Her research interests include diversity, broadly defined,
training and professional issues. She has served in leadership positions in the Society of
Counseling Psychology and the American Psychological Association. Julia is a fellow of APA
Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), and has served on the Editorial Board of The
Counseling Psychologist. She has recently received the Outstanding Training Director Award from
the Supervision and Training Section of Division 17 of APA.
Donna Schultheiss
Dr. Donna Schultheiss is currently Professor and Co-Director of Training in Counseling
Psychology. Dr. Schultheiss also is serving as the Faculty Advisor to Student Affiliates of
Seventeen (SAS) of APA Division 17. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the
University at Albany, State University of New York. Dr. Schultheiss was recently awarded the
John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career and Personality Research by
Division 17 of APA, and the award for the Most Outstanding Research Contribution to Career
Development Quarterly by NCDA. She is a Fellow of APA Division 17 (Society of Counseling
Psychology), and has served as Chair of the Society for Vocational Psychology (Section of
Division 17 of APA). Dr. Schultheiss currently serves on the editorial boards of Journal of
Counseling Psychology and Journal of Vocational Behavior. Her research interests include the
interface of work and relationships, international issues in vocational psychology, women's
work, and childhood career development.
Student and Faculty Awards
 Dr. Justin Perry was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award in Research, Cleveland State University in 2013
 Dr. Julia Phillips received the Outstanding Training Director Award from the Supervision and Training Section of
the Society of Counseling Psychology of APA 2013 Convention
 Kelly Martincin was awarded with a Division 17 Student Travel Award to attend the 2013 APA Convention in
Honolulu, Hawaii
 Brittan Davis, along with Heidi Hutman and Melanie Lantz (SAS Co-chairs during University at Albany’s term),
received APAGS’ 2013 Outstanding Division Award for SAS
 Brittan Davis, Sneha Pitre, and Tiffany Williams, and Keelan Quinn won the Best Student Non-empirical Poster
Award at the 2012 Ohio Psychological Association Convention
 Brittan Davis and Sneha Pitre were awarded travel awards to attend the 2013 Association for Women in
Psychology Conference
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Meet Our Faculty
Graham Stead
Dr. Graham Stead is Director of Doctoral Studies and a Professor in the Department of Curriculum
and Foundations. He completed his Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Port Elizabeth, South
Africa. He teaches educational research, statistics, and advanced career development at CSU. He has
published over 60 articles and book chapters and presented over 90 papers in countries such as South
Africa, the USA, Canada, Australia, Greece, and Portugal. He has also co-edited Career Psychology in
the South African Context (1999, 2006) and co-authored Planning, Designing and Reporting Research (2001)
and X-kit Undergraduate Stats for the Social Sciences (2005). He is on the editorial boards of the Journal of
Career Development, The International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, and the Journal of
Psychology in Africa. He is registered as a Counseling Psychologist and as a Research Psychologist with
the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Elizabeth Welfel
Dr. Elizabeth Welfel earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of
Minnesota in 1979 and is licensed as a psychologist in Ohio. Her scholarly activities have
centered on the ethics of professional practice. In addition to her graduate text on
professional ethics, her recent scholarship has focused on the duty to warn/protect, the ethics
of E-therapy with psychotherapy clients, and confidentiality with minors and elders. She has
presented numerous papers at APA on ethical issues, has taught ethics for over 30 years, and
has conducted dozens of continuing education workshops on ethics. She is a Fellow in
Division 17 and a member of Division 29. She has served as Co-Director of Training for the
Counseling Psychology program at CSU.
Cleveland State University to Host the
APA Division 17 Great Lakes Regional
Conference
It is with great honor we announce the 27th annual Great Lakes
Regional Counseling Psychology Conference, co-sponsored by SAS.
The Counseling Psychology Program at Cleveland State University is
taking great pride in hosting this wonderful event, which will take
place on April 11th and 12th, 2014. The theme of this year’s conference
is Building Bridges within the World of Counseling Psychology and Beyond its
Borders to Connect Diverse People, Communities, and Concerns: Benefits of
Social Justice to All.
Over almost three decades, many students have enjoyed the benefits
that follow presentations and participation at the Great Lakes
Conference. The Great Lakes Conference continues to uphold one of
the main pillars of regional conferences, focusing on the socialization
of students into their professions. In addition, the conference offers a
safe and friendly environment where current local, state and regional
issues can be openly discussed. Deadline for submission of proposals
for symposia, posters and roundtable discussions is January 21st, 2014.
Cleveland State University is thrilled to announce that the 2014 Great
Lakes Conference will feature two prominent keynote speakers, Dr.
Sharon Bowman (President of Division 17), and Dr. Katharine HahnGreat Lakes Conference Steering
Oh (Vice President for Communication for Division 17). Dr. HahnCommittee
Oh’s keynote address will support our SAS goal to bridge the gap
between students and ECPs. Additionally, we will be hosting three
invited symposia, focusing on issues related to sexual identity, vocational psychology, and social justice. Dr. Jim Croteau,
Dr. Barry Chung, Dr. Suzette Speight, Dr. Sharon Bowman, Dr. Mark Savickas, and Dr. Nancy Betz will be featured in
these invited symposia. In keeping with our SAS initiative of nationwide collaboration, these invited symposia will be
supported by web-based technology to reach students beyond the Great Lakes Region.
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Student Affiliates of Seventeen Host Institution
Message from the SAS Co-Chairs, Sneha Pitre and Brittan Davis
This is quite an exciting time at Cleveland State University, as we are pleased to assume our role as the new host institution
for SAS! We feel honored to serve the Society of Counseling Psychology (SCP), to stand beside some of the most
distinguished leaders in our field, and most importantly, to serve our peers. As we take on this role, we would like to pay
homage to all of the hard work of the entire SAS executive board during Albany’s term, especially that of the past Co-chairs,
Melanie Lantz and Heidi Hutman. We are humbled to represent SAS for the next three years, which will give us the
opportunity to work alongside some of the most intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated students in our field. As such, we
are thrilled to introduce ourselves and to briefly describe our goals and objectives that we will work toward during our threeyear term. Furthermore, Cleveland State University aspires to promote the central values of SCP through the following four
pillars that will guide our actions over the next three years:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Multicultural Competence
Research and Scholarship
Ethical Practice and Professional Development
Advocacy and Community Action
Through these pillars, we aim to achieve the following five goals: (1) promote leadership and professional development;
(2) advance multiculturalism and a global perspective; (3) encourage advocacy through professional and community service;
(4) support professional development informed by scholarship and practice; and (5) improve student engagement and
communication in SAS. These goals not only support the missions of Division 17 and SAS, they also support the
internationalization of counseling psychology and strength-based, multicultural, and social justice perspectives.
Finally, we would like to formally acknowledge all of the hard work of our executive board and our faculty advisor, Dr.
Donna Schultheiss. Without the outstanding support and teamwork exemplified in Cleveland State University’s Counseling
Psychology Program, this amazing opportunity would not be possible. Therefore, we would like to provide you with
biographies and photos of our executive board, to offer them their much-deserved recognition and to promote a feeling of
mutuality and familiarity with our peers across many institutions: Irina Bransteter, Sarah Michalos Rispinto, and Lela
Pickett (Programming), Keelan Quinn and Lindsey Bisgrove (Membership), Ashley Oliver and Radinka Jurosevic
(Newsletter and Secretary), Ashley Poklar (Mentorship), Richard Jason Lawrence and Soo-Min Kwak (Web and Social
Media), Brian Fitts (Treasurer), and Adam Cusner.
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Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student Organization
Kelly Martincin, Keelan Quinn, and Natale Badillo
The 2012-2013 academic school year was another successful year for Cleveland State’s Counseling Psychology Doctoral
Student O r g a n ization (CPDSO). In its second official year, the group continued to meet its goal to provide support to
students in the Counseling Psychology program. The CPDSO-initiated mentorship program continued after having much
success during the 2012-2013 academic year. The mentorship allows first-year mentees to receive guidance and advice from
current students who were once in the same s it uations, and continues throughout the five-year program. Additionally,
CPDSO’s strong commitment to engagement and community within our program was strengthened by social gatherings and
advocacy within the larger community. Furthermore, CPDSO hosted Brown Bag lunches throughout the spring semester of
last year. Brown Bag topics were varied, including research projects among classmates and faculty research and grants.
As we embark on the 2013-3014 academic year, CPDSO is pleased to announce the continuation of its mentoring program.
CPDSO successfully matched the seven first-year students with peer mentors, and it appears all is going well! If you have not
had the chance to welcome our incoming students, please take the time to do so—they are a wonderful group! CPDSO plans
to continue planned socials, Brown Bag lunches, and advocacy opportunities into the future. If you have any questions, ideas,
or a desire to get involved, please email the new CPDSO Chair, Natale Badillo at jnbadillo@sbcglobal.net.
CSU-NEOMED Partnership Experience
Basak Kacar-Kamush and Irina Bransteter
The recent Northeast Ohio Medical University-Cleveland State University (NEOMED-CSU)
partnership has initiated exciting connections between NEOMED students and CSU Counseling
Psychology doctoral students. This partnership has enabled a number of advanced Counseling
Psychology students to share their knowledge and expertise in interviewing skills with the firstyear medical students, as instructors of the Foundations of Clinical Medicine course. CSU
Counseling Psychology students, Irina Bransteter, Basak Kacar-Khamush, Robin Leichtman,
and Kelly Martincin, take part in instructing and evaluating beginning medical students as they
learn medical interviewing skills during three-hour seminars.
The philosophy of NEOMED is based on the knowledge that a patient-doctor relationship of
mutual respect and understanding rests at the heart of good medical care. For this reason, NEOMED makes it clear in their
vision that they place a great emphasis on communication skills, medical interviewing, and the patient-physician
relationship, believing that this will buffer against the occupational hazard of depersonalization in the life of a physician.
As Judith Alexander Brice (1987) wrote, “As a physician, I am aware of how draining and threatening empathy for helpless,
injured people can be. I know how hard it is to hold on to compassion when all of one’s invested power and energy seems
helpless against tide of fate…As a patient, I felt more alone, more helpless, more terrified, and more enraged than I now
believe I had to be.” The main path to build a trustworthy relationship and quality rapport to treat efficiently is through nonverbal and verbal empathic communication. Students in this course get a chance to switch roles and play the role of a patient,
and experience being a patient while talking about their complaints in an effort to be truly understood.
In the medical interviewing seminars medical students are required to practice medical interviewing skills with each other and
actual patients that they see at the NEOMED Campus. In the medical interviewing seminars, students get the opportunity to
watch their videotaped interviews and offer feedback to each other on their interviewing skills. Students are expected to offer
constructive feedback to each other on specific interviewing skills such as attending, initiating with open- ended questions,
conveying empathy, ending the interview, and time management. Following the students’ interaction, CSU Counseling
Psychology student instructors offer their own feedback to the medical students. The seminars occur in a small, intimate, and
interactive group atmosphere, made up of about six students, where the students get to learn and experience medical
interviewing skills to become effective, empathic and successful medical interviewers. Students are expected to set goals for
the next seminar in an effort to improve their performance based on self-reflections and feedback.
As CSU advanced Counseling Psychology doctoral students, we view it as a great opportunity to take part in teaching and
evaluating first-year medical students. The new trends such as integrative medicine underscore the importance of
collaboration among different fields of science. Consistent with this multidisciplinary perspective, we believe a better,
stronger integration among the sciences will lead to a more holistic understanding of human betterment, which will lead to
healthier generations.
References
Brice, J. A. (1987). Empathy lost. Harvard Medical Alumni Bulletin, 60 (4), 28-32.
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International Student Alliance and Spotlight
International Student Alliance
International Student Spotlight
Radinka Jurosevic
Basak Kacar-Khamush
In efforts to connect international and domestic
Counseling Psychology students, we created an
International Student Alliance. The International
Student Alliance will provide members with
opportunities to network and collaborate with each
other, both on a personal and academic level. Our
goal is to enhance the program experience for all
members through forming connections, socializing,
and becoming more culturally sensitive by learning
about each other’s cultures. The International
Student Alliance is open to all Counseling Psychology
students interested in developing friendships and
learning from each other. If you have any questions,
or if you are interested in joining, do not hesitate to
contact Radinka Jurosevic at
r.jurosevic@csuohio.edu.
Before I embarked on my journey in the Counseling
Psychology doctoral program at CSU, I did not have
much of an idea for what to expect as an international
student. Yet the emails I received from my advisor
regarding financial assistance, my travel, and other details
planted the seeds of the feeling that I would be safe and be
taken care of once I arrived at CSU. I remember my first
meeting with my advisor in the new student welcome
reception. In addition to the warmest welcome, my
advisor seemed very careful about making sure that I had
arrived safely and found a place to live. As time passed, I
met the other faculty who showed the exact same interest
in my feelings as a newcomer and the questions I might
have. One thing about CSU’s counseling psychology
program that has really stood out for me has been the
faculty support, which I have needed throughout the
program. I think for an international student that kind of
support significantly precedes other details. I feel that this
support offered helped me come this far.
What About Internship?
Applying for Internship
Sarah Michalos Rispinto
My practicum placements provided me with a diverse range of training experiences, which
allowed me to apply to a variety of sites. I narrowed my applications to places that were
consistent with my training experiences, which included college counseling centers, hospitals, and
sites specializing in working with children and families. As I was applying to three different types
of sites, I drafted three separate sets of essays and cover letters to fit each type of site. While this
required more work and planning, I thought it was very important to emphasize the “degree of
fit”between the type of training each site offered and what skills I was able to provide at each site.
Not only did I include the types of skills and knowledge I could offer, but also areas where I
thought I could grow and continue to develop as a psychologist in training. Although I was not as
geographically mobile as I would have liked, I narrowed my applications to Ohio and
surrounding states.
What I found to be the most helpful was faculty feedback. I started the application process in August, right after I attended
the seminar at the APA conference on “How to Apply for Internship.”I drafted my essays first and sent them to two faculty
members. I also stayed in touch with previous practicum supervisors who were able to provide tips, feedback, and words of
encouragement during this process.
Setting aside time each week with a peer or friend in the program really helped to keep the momentum going. It can seem
like a stressful experience but supportive peer relationships can really facilitate the process, whether through providing
feedback on essays or bouncing questions off each other at a coffee shop for a few hours.
Starting this September, I will be completing my APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship at OhioGuidestone in the Early
Childhood Mental Health and School Services tracks. If you have any questions as you begin the process of applying for
internship, please feel free to email me at michalosscm@gmail.com.
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Internship Experiences
University of St. Thomas Counseling Center, APA-Accredited Training Site
Lindsay Varkula
Lindsay provided individual therapy to University of St. Thomas students where
she assisted clients with concerns including, but not limited to, the following:
trauma, unwanted sexual experiences, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety,
developmental issues, grief and loss, identity development, body image issues, and
issues related to interpersonal relationships, drug/alcohol use, and family of
origin. One of the strengths of Lindsay’s training during her pre-doctoral
internship was the rich experience working with diverse clients including students
with disabilities, LGBTQ identities, racial/ethnic minorities, international
students, and religious minority, and multiple minority students. She had the
opportunity to put into practice her educational training that she received at
Cleveland State University by utilizing short-term and long-term therapy with
undergraduate and graduate students using empirically supported practice.
Another strength of her training at University of St. Thomas was that Lindsay was able to hone her clinical skills by
supporting and intervening with students in crisis and following campus crises. She engaged in outreach, consultation, and
collaboration with the university community, served as a liaison to Disability Resources and Residence Life, planned and
co-hosted campus events including national screening days and Body Image Awareness Week. Lindsay also created and
provided educational programming to university staff, including strategies for self-care, working with students with mental
illness/disabilities, and supporting students with disabilities. Additionally, Lindsay participated in FLAG team meetings, an
interdepartmental committee focused on increasing retention by monitoring/assisting struggling students.
Lindsay engaged in collaborative assessment services, by providing semi-structured intake interviews. She utilized assessment
measures and feedback in the course of individual therapy (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Second Edition;
Thematic Apperception Test; Strong Interest Inventory; Myers-Briggs Type Inventory; Projective Drawings), and served as a
primary supervisor for two advanced doctoral practicum students. Moreover, her experience enhanced her specialized skills
in working with college students with eating disorders by providing individual therapy for college students in eating disorder
recovery, individual therapy for college students transitioning to/from higher levels of care, co-facilitating Living in Recovery, a
support and interpersonal process group for college students in eating disorder recovery, and participating in multidisciplinary
Eating Disorder Treatment Team meetings.
Adding to Lindsay’s aforementioned rich experience, she was also able to further expand her clinical experience by cofacilitating interpersonal process group therapy, providing career counseling services to current students and alumni, offering
career exploration assessment and feedback sessions, and providing mock interviews with feedback, resume/cover letter
critiques, and job search coaching, and psychoeducational career groups.
University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center, APA-Accredited Training Site
Dan O’Donnell
Dan completed his pre-doctoral internship at the University of Idaho (UI) Counseling &
Testing Center. The internship provided a wide range of experiences in individual and
group therapy, as well as psychological assessment of AD/HD and learning
disorders. In addition, he had the opportunity to work as the consultant/liaison to the
UI LGBTQA Center and worked closely with that office as well as the UI Women's
Center. Dan was able to explore his interest in biofeedback and practice biofeedback
with several clients. Also, Dan was able to provide substance abuse treatment ranging
from individual and group psychoeducational interventions to treatment for students
in, or seeking recovery from, alcohol and drugs.
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Internship Experience
Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, APA-Accredited Training
Site
Jessica Haberman
Jessica completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in the Health Psychology/Geropsychology track.
While there, Jessica completed three four-month major rotations and one eight-month
enrichment experience. During one of her rotations, Jessica also served as an Intern
Representative to the training committee.
Jessica’s first rotation was in Geropsychology, where she conducted psychodiagnostic
assessments, cognitive evaluations, and capacity evaluations for veterans in the outpatient
Geriatrics Clinic (a primary care clinic), and on the Geriatric Evaluation and Management
inpatient medicine unit. On this rotation, she also conducted psychotherapy with veterans
and caregivers, both in the outpatient clinic and on the inpatient unit. Jessica’s second rotation was in the Psychiatric Day
Hospital, a partial hospitalization program for veterans with severe mental illness. Here, she facilitated individual and group
psychoeducation, psychotherapy, and case management. Jessica’s third rotation was on Neuropsychology, where she
conducted neuropsychological and capacity evaluations for both outpatient and inpatient veterans. Finally, Jessica’s
enrichment experience was in Hospice. She provided individual psychotherapy and emotional support services to veterans
and their families on the inpatient Hospice Unit.
The training she received at the VA has been invaluable, and it gave her an opportunity to provide services to the men and
women who have served this country. She found the VA to be a great fit for her personally and professionally and applied
for (and recently began), a post-doctoral fellowship there in Geropsychology.
Dissertations Defended
Please join us in applauding the following dissertations defended during the past academic year!
Lindsay Varkula
Title: Do psychologists demonstrate bias based on female client weight and ethnicity? An analogue study.
Date defended: April, 2013
Jessica Haberman
Title: The cheerful giver: Altruistic activity engagement and happiness in older adult residents of long-term care.
Date defended: July, 2013
Cleveland State University Hosted Educational Research Exchange (ERE)
Dr. Graham Stead
The College of Education and Human Services at Cleveland State University (CSU)
sponsored the 10th Annual Educational Research Exchange (ERE) on Friday, April 5,
2013. The ERE is an annual conference that provides an opportunity for students from
CSU, University of Akron, Youngstown State University, and Kent State University to
present their research endeavors in a collegial atmosphere. It also enables students to
experience a conference and present their work to a wide audience.
The conference was a resounding success. Dr. David Adams from CSU gave the keynote
address, “Chasing experience: Stories from the qualitative frontier,” which was very well
received. Approximately 70 students attended the conference and their presentations and
posters were very well regarded. Twenty-six CSU students presented. In their conference
evaluations, students referred to the conference as “inspiring,” “perfect,” and “very well
organized and beneficial.”
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Student Perspectives on Conference Participation
National Career Development Association Conference
Tiffany Williams
NCDA was a wonderful experience that provided me with a lot of ‘firsts’ in that it was
my very first national conference, my first opportunity to present my own research, and
my first opportunity to present in the roundtable format. Despite the conference being
very large (even intimidating at times), everyone that I encountered was very warm and
welcoming. In fact, it was such a great experience to witness people from all over the
nation express curiosity in my own research. Although I did not get the opportunity to
attend any social events, I did get the opportunity to meet a variety of individuals f r o m
across the nation, who work in a variety of settings (e.g. university counseling centers and
community mental health agencies). One downside that I experienced was I did not have
the opportunity to meet very many students and therefore, the next time I attend I will be more active in seeking out other
students who are attending. The highlight of my experience was definitely the opportunity to meet people from other
environments and obtain their feedback on what their experiences have been like in their own professional worlds and how
that relates to the research that was discussed during my roundtables. I learned a great deal from every person that I met. All
in all, I definitely recommend students to attend as the knowledge and experiences that I gained were one in a million.
American Psychological Association’s Annual Convention
Kelly Martincin
I had a wonderful time attending the APA Convention in Honolulu, HI this year! As an
attendee, I was able to attend lectures by professionals I admire, present my own
research and receive great feedback from many different people, and also attend
committee meetings. APA is a great conference for students because there are many
opportunities to volunteer and really get involved, especially as a member of SAS. My
recommendations to people who are considering attending this conference is to plan
well in advance what symposia and other events you would like to attend. There is a
lot going on, so having a plan before you even book airfare is helpful. Also, don’t miss
the division social hours. It’s a great chance to network and meet other students as
well as some famous faces from the field. For me, the Division 20 social hour was one
the highlights of the conference because I was not only able to meet many people, but
they also made it a cultural experience, with a performance by traditional Hawaiian musicians and dancers. I hope to see
everyone at next year's APA Convention in Washington DC!
Association for Women in Psychology Conference
Brittan Davis and Sneha Pitre
The Association for Women in Psychology Conference was a wonderful
experience and one that we would recommend to our peers at CSU, as well as
those in other counseling psychology programs. The AWP Conference
provides a safe space where feminist psychologists (and those in training) can
come together to discuss the various impacts that psychology has on the lives
of women and their various intersecting identities. During this conference,
there are many opportunities for students to get involved, whether through
formal volunteerism or through the incredibly collaborative and affirming
atmosphere conducive to dialogue, mentorship, and activism. Additionally,
the AWP Conference acknowledges the privileging nature of conference
Sneha Pitre, Dr. Sue Morrow (University of
attendance; therefore, they offer needs-based scholarships to enact their strong
Utah), and Brittan Davis at the 2013 AWP
commitment to social justice by defraying some of the expenses associated
Conference
with conference participation. Finally, the supportive and empowering
environment was not only incredibly welcoming, it also promoted much professional development related to our
presentation and our career trajectories. Therefore, AWP has become another “home”to both of us.
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Student Perspectives on Conference Participation
Mid-Western Educational Research Association Conference
Tiffany Williams
MWERA was a phenomenal experience and I definitely recommend that students attend in
the future. As part of two faculty research teams, I participated in team paper presentations on
Participatory Action Research. Initially, I was doubtful about attending a conference that had
a purely educational focus. However, once there, I realized that so much of what I learned
could be applied to my own discipline of counseling psychology. Attending this conference
helped me realize how essential obtaining knowledge across disciplines can be for my own
professional development. As our program has an interdisciplinary foundation, this conference
provided me with the opportunity to not only learn from a different discipline, but to contribute
to others’ learning within the discipline of education. In fact, as a student, I felt welcomed,
appreciated, and felt that the conference was very student-friendly. Furthermore, I had the
opportunity to meet other students and learn about what their interests were and share
my own insights based on my own training. For me, the highlight of the conference was definitely presenting in teams. This
was my very first experience with presenting a paper and I am appreciative that I had the support of my team members. In
all, I would definitely attend the conference if given the chance in the future.
The Ohio Psychological Association Annual Convention
Sneha Pitre
Attending a state level conference was a great experience, which I would recommend to all my
peers. I presented a poster on behalf of our research team that includes Brittan Davis, Tiffany
Williams, Keelan Quinn, Dr. Joshua Bagakas’ and myself. It gave me an opportunity to meet
both practicing and academic psychologists in the Ohio region. It also gave me the opportunity
to meet students in counseling psychology, as well as Psy.D and clinical psychology programs,
which provided me with a broader vantage point and the opportunity to build collaboration
across programs. Not only was this conference a pleasurable experience, we are thrilled to
announce that we won Best Student Non-Empirical Poster Award which resulted in a
publication the in journal, The Ohio Psychologist. Attending this conference gave me an
opportunity to connect with social justice and advocacy work in the area, thus helping me get
better as a budding psychologist. I would recommend this conference to my peers in the
program and also those across the state of Ohio because it is less intimidating than national
conferences and it provides the opportunity for students to feel connected.
The Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
Jason Lawrence
The 2013 Great Lakes conference was the first conference I attended
and presented at while being in the doctoral program. I have been to
a few conferences in the past, two of which were national, and Great
Lakes was the most enjoyable conference experience I have ever had.
For being a larger conference, the atmosphere at Great Lakes was
very collegial. Attending Great Lakes was a very rewarding
networking opportunity for me. Being able to talk to other students,
faculty, program directors, and leaders in the field (including past and
current Presidents) about research, academic experiences, and even
more colloquial conversation topics, just made it very comfortable
while being intellectually stimulating. I truly enjoyed all of the
presentations, especially the student led roundtable discussions. These presentations highlighted the future directions of
counseling psychology, but more importantly individual perspectives and ideas that will help pave the way for all future
counseling psychologists. The highlight of this conference for me was having a lengthy conversation about my research
interests and current research with the Division 17 President at the time (Dr. Andy Horne) while getting coffee at the
provided breakfast. I am very grateful for having been able to attend Great Lakes in 2013, and I am looking forward to it
being here at CSU next year. I highly recommend that every student should attend, and even submit a proposal for all future
Great Lakes Conferences.
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Student Reflection on Annual Diversity Colloquium
“Counseling Psychology: The Natural Home for Celebrating Diversity”
Dr. Barry Chung reminded me why I chose to continue my studies at Cleveland State University at the doctoral level with a
focus on counseling psychology. The title of his talk, Counseling Psychology: The Natural Home for Celebrating Diversity, could
also be CSU’s motto. I entered the program for the opportunity to advocate for minorities and to strengthen my practitioner
skills in working with marginalized individuals. Dr. Chung’s talk confirmed that I was in the right place and employing the
best practices. Highlighting aspects of positive psychology, Dr. Chung emphasized that each of us focus on the strengths of
multiculturalism because understanding ourselves, others, and societal views enables us to be open to other possibilities. This
way of learning from each other opens pathways for dialogue and promotes positive change. Dr. Chung inspired me to favor
strength, resiliency, and empowerment for self and for others.
---Robin Leichtman
Dr. Chung's visit was a very important and impressive experience for me. He is a former Division 17 President, and his
presentation on the topic of multiculturalism, which I attended, was interesting and informative. I truly enjoyed the student
poster presentation that allowed students to present current or past research to Dr. Chung and each other. It also gave each
one of us an opportunity to personally meet and share our research and educational backgrounds and interests with him. I
am very happy that I was able to be part of this unique experience as part of my doctoral training!
---Jason Lawrence
Dr. Barry Chung visited Cleveland State University last year, as part of the Annual Diversity Colloquium, to present on
diversity and multicultural issues in counseling psychology. After having lunch with our students and faculty, he met with
our Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student Organization (CPDSO) to provide support and ideas. Dr. Chung willingly
offered his professional experience and leadership in mentoring all of the students in attendance. Through his interest and
dedication to leadership, as exemplified in his development of Division 17’s Leadership Academy, I consider Dr. Chung to
demonstrate what exceptional leadership means.
---Keelan Quinn
Have Questions on the APPIC Process or Pre-Doctoral Internship?
Attend this year’s internship panel:
Wednesday
October 16, 2013
2:15-3:45 in Julka Hall 340
Mark you calendars to attend this panel with the following five local internship
training directors:
 Dr. Donna McDonald (University of Akron Counseling Center)
 Dr. Bob Goldberg (Cleveland VA)
 Dr. Valerie Gortmaker (Applewood)
 Dr. Bruce Menapace (Cleveland State University Counseling Center)
 Dr. Aarti Pyati (Case Western Reserve University Counseling Center)
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“Making My Future Work”
Principal Investigator: Justin Perry, Ph.D.
Funding Amount: $3,085,053
Since last year’s newsletter, in partnership with faculty and senior
administration across the university, I have served on five new external
grants which have been recently awarded, totaling to $3,085,053. Most
of these grants include partnerships with the Northeast Ohio Medical
University (NEOMED) and Tri-C, as well as the Cleveland Metropolitan
School District (CMSD) and Campus International School (CIS). The
topics of the grants range from differentiated instruction in elementary
school to STEM academies in high school to baccalaureate STEM+H
pipeline programs in college. Currently, I am serving on/managing 12
external grants and continue to direct as the PI the Making My Future Work
program, which is in its final year of IES funding. At the conclusion of
Dr. Justin Perry, Jim Harmon, and Danielle
the IES grant, a state-of-the-art, practitioner-friendly program manual of
Meade
over 600 pages consisting of 100 lesson plans (all aligned with Common
Core State Standards), a program website, and an accompanying 90-minute training/orientation video will be ready for usage
and broad dissemination to the public. I continue to work on grant proposals that are either pending or are in preparation that
intend to serve the strategic initiatives of the university. To find out more information about these various grants and other
activities which I am involved in, please visit the Center for Urban Education website, which can be found on the College’s
homepage under “Centers”(www.csuohio.edu/cehs/banner/mmfw.html).
Research Teams
Counseling Psychology Websites:
How Helpful Are They to
Applicants in Decision Making
About Graduate Programs?
Jason Lawrence
Lindsey Bisgrove
Tiffany Williams
Dr. Elizabeth Welfel
Diversity Issues and Training
Brian Fitts
Radinka Jurosevic
Dr. Julia Phillips
ANSWERS – A Strength-Based
Intervention for Dementia
Caregiving Dyads
Kelly Martincin
Lindsey Bisgrove
Dr. Katherine Judge
Exploring Student Success in a
Doctoral Program
Sarah Michalos Rispinto
Irina Bransteter
Natale Badillo
Dr. Joshua Bagaka’s
Work and Family Integration
Basak Kacar Khamush
Irina Bransteter
Kelly Martincin
Iva Ljubic
Brittan Davis
Sneha Pitre
Ashley Oliver
Soo-Min Kwak
Rada Jurosevic
Dr. Donna Schultheiss
Experiences and Perceptions of
Minority Students Enrolled in
Counselor Education Programs of
Faculty Advising
Sneha Pitre
Patty O’Donnell
Dr. Logan Lamprecht
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Meta-Analysis of the Big Five
Personality Constructs and
Career Indecision
Kelly Martincin
Dr. Graham Stead
Content Analysis Investigating
the Presence of Older Adult
Populations in Counseling
Literature
Kelly Martincin
Keelan Quinn
Iva Ljubic
Michelle Barron
Work-Life Balance and
Integration for Women
Lindsey Bisgrove
Radinka Jurosevic
Soo-Min Kwak
Ashley Oliver
Dr. Donna Schultheiss
FALL 2013
Faculty and Student Publications August 2012-Present
Cho, A., Kwak, S. M., & Lee, J. H. (2013). Identifying Attentional Bias and Emotional Response After
Appearance-Related Stimuli Exposure. CyberPsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 16(1):
50-55.
Davis, B., Williams, T. R., & Pitre, S. (2013). Preventing attrition of minority counseling psychology
graduate students: The value of feminist and relational cultural advising. Prevention in Counseling
Psychology: Theory, Research, and Practice, 6(1), 9-11.
Davis, B., Pitre, S., & Williams, T., Quinn, K., Bagakas, J. G. (2013). Importance of peer relationships
in doctoral programs: OPA graduate student poster session. The Ohio Psychologist, 60, 38-40.
Hatters Friedman, S., Hendrix, T., Jain, A., & Haberman, J. (2012). Jane Doe: Pregnant minor and
forensic evaluee. American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Newsletter, 37(1), 26-29.
Kwak, S. M, Hwang, S. S-H., Seol, J., Kim, Y., & Jung, H. Y. (2013). Comparison of the psychosis
proneness based on the existence of persecutory delusions and grandiose delusions in nonclinical
population. Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association, 52, 91-97.
Perry, J.C., & Wallace, E.W. (in press). Children and adolescents. In P.J. Hartung, M.L. Savickas, &
W.B. Walsh (Eds.), APA handbook of career intervention: Foundations (Volume 1). Washington, DC:
APA.
Prilleltensky, I., & Stead, G. B. (2012). Critical psychology and career development: Unpacking the adjustchallenge dilemma. Journal of Career Development, 39, 321-340.
Prilleltensky, I., & Stead, G. B. (2013). Critical psychology, well-being, and work. In D. L. Blustein (Ed.),
The Oxford handbook of the psychology of working (pp. 19-36). New York: Oxford University Press.
Schultheiss, D., Wallace, E., Bransteter, I., Quinn, K., & Rispinto, S. M. (in press). Immigration and
migration in work and family integration. Giornale Italiano di Psicologia dell’Orientamento.
Schultheiss, D. E., & Davis, B. L. (in press). Immigrant Workers: Career Concerns and Barriers. In
Hartung, P. J., Savickas, M. L., & Walsh, W. B. (Eds). APA Handbook of Career Intervention.
Volume 1: Foundations. Washington, D.C.: APA Press.
Schultheiss, D. E. P. (2013). A relational and cultural paradigm as a theoretical backdrop for considering
women’s work. In W. Patton (Ed.). Conceptualising women’s working lives: Moving the
boundaries of our discourse (pp. 51-62). The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Skrajner, M.J., Haberman, J.L., Camp, C.J., Tusick, M., Frentiu, C., & Gorzelle, G. (2012). Training
nursing home residents to serve as group activity leaders: Lessons learned and preliminary results
from the RAP Project. Dementia, 11(2), 263-274.
Stead, G. B. (2013). Social constructionist thought and working. In D. L. Blustein (Ed.), The Oxford
handbook of the psychology of working (pp. 37-48). New York: Oxford University Press.
Stead, G. B., & Bakker, T. M. (2012). Self in work as a social/cultural construction. In McIlveen, P., &
Schultheiss, D. E. (Eds.), Social constructionism in vocational psychology and career development
(pp. 29-43). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
Stead, G. B, & Perry, J. C. (2012). Practice trends, social justice and ethics. In M. B. Watson & M.
McMahon (Eds.), Career development: Global issues and challenges (pp. 45-58). New York:
Nova Science.
Stead, G. B., Perry, J. C., Munka, L. M., Bonnett, H. R., Shiban, A. P., & Care, E. (2012). Qualitative
research in career development: Content analysis from 1990 to 2009. International Journal for
Educational and Vocational Guidance, 12,105-122.
Stead, G. B., & Perry, J. C. (2012). Toward critical psychology perspectives of work-based transitions.
Journal of Career Development, 39, 315-320.
Struwig, F. W., & Stead, G. B. (in press). Research methods: Planning, designing and reporting. Pretoria, South
Africa: Pearson Publishers.
Thompson, M. N., & Phillips, J. C. (2012). Promoting retention in first generation college students. In E.
M. Vera (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Prevention in Counseling Psychology. New York: Oxford
University Press.
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Faculty and Student Presentations August 2012-Present
Alvarez, J., Hopper, B., Pulakos, J., & O’Donnell, D. P. (2012, October). Gender diversity. Continuing education
seminar at University of Idaho Counseling & Testing Center. Moscow, ID.
Badilo, N., Bransteter, I., Rispinto, S., & Bagakas, J. G. (2013, April). Exploring Student Success in a Doctoral
Program: A Qualitative Inquiry. Poster presented at the Tenth Annual Educational Research Exchange,
Cleveland, OH.
Bagakas, J. G., Badillo, N., Bransteter, I., & Rispinto, S. (2012, November). Exploring student success in a
doctoral program: The power of mentorship and research engagement. Paper presented at Midwest Research
Exchange Association, Evanston, Illinois.
Camp, C., Skrajner, M., Antenucci, V., Frentiu, C., & Haberman, J. (2012, November). Creating effective
self-management for older adults with Type II Diabetes and memory impairment. Symposium presentation at
the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.
Crowell, C., & Phillips, J. C. (2013). Program Evaluation of the 2012 Society of Counseling Psychology Leadership
Academy: Preliminary Results. Paper presented at the 121st Annual Convention of the American
Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Davis, B. (2013, August). National policies: The current status of the student nondiscrimination act. In R.
A. Sprott (Chair). How are we preventing the bullying of LGBT kids?. Symposium presented at the American
Psychological Association Annual Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Davis, B., Williams, T., Schultheiss, D. E. (2013, August). LGBQ workplace sexual identity management: A
qualitative study. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention,
Honolulu, HI.
Davis, B. L. (2013, April). Heterosexism in the academy: Experiences of LGBTQ counseling psychology
students. In B. L. Davis (Chair), Isolated at “minority”: The importance of relational mentoring for minority
students in counseling psychology programs. Symposium presented at the Great Lakes Regional Counseling
Psychology Conference, Western Michigan University, Grand Rapids, MI..
Davis, B., & Williams, T. (2013, April). Schools protecting sexual minorities: Interventions and policies. Poster
Presented at the annual conference of the Educational Research Exchange, Cleveland State University,
Cleveland, OH.
Davis, B. & Williams, T. R. (2013). Schools protecting sexual minorities: Interventions and policies. Poster presented at
the Educational Research Exchange, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
Davis, B., & Pitre, S. (2013, March). A feminist relational approach to mentorship for women of varying identities in
doctoral programs. Roundtable presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference,
Salt Lake City, UT.
Davis, B. (2013, January). Feminist multicultural supervision practices: Attending to power and diversity with LGBTQ
students. Roundtable presented at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Houston, TX.
Davis, B. (2012, September). Student non-discrimination policies and potential interventions aimed at supporting
psychological well-being in LGBTQ youth. In A. Bauer (Chair), School safety: Violence prevention &
intervention. Invited Presentation at Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
Davis, B., Williams, T., & Pitre, S. (2012, October). Feminist and multicultural advising: The importance of
“Relationship”for minorities in doctoral counseling psychology programs. Poster presented at Annual Diversity
Colloquium, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio.
Davis, B., Pitre, S., Williams, T. R., Quinn, K., & Bagaka’s, J. (2012, October). The importance of peer relationships
in graduate programs. Poster presented at the Ohio Psychological Association Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Fritz, S., & O 'Donnell, D. P. (2013, March). Implementing BASICS on your campus. Invited presentation to Idaho
College Health Coalition. Boise, ID.
Galletta, A., Lamb, J., Giraldo-Garcia, R., Quinn, K., Williams, T. R., & Thai, L. T. (2012). Layers of inquiry,
identity, and change: A study of K-8 transition into high school. Paper presented at the Midwest Education
Research Association, Evanston, IL.
Galletta, A., Quinn, K., & Williams, T. R. (2012). Meaning-making with early adolescents about participatory action
research and transition into high school. Paper presented at the Midwest Education Research Association,
Evanston, IL.
Illfelder-Kaye, J., Juntunen, C., Lafferty, M., & Phillips, J. C. (2012). Leadership in Education and Training:
Developing our Voice for our Programs and in the Training Community. Symposium presented at the Annual
Conference of the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies. Baltimore, MD.
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Faculty and Student Presentations August 2012-Present
Lawrence, R. J., & Welfel, E. R. (2013, April). Improving informed application decisions: Counseling psychology doctoral
program websites. Poster session presented at the Great Lakes Counseling Psychology Conference, Western
Michigan University, Grand Rapids, MI.
Martincin, K., Quinn, K., Ljubic, I., & Barron, M. (2013, April) Ageism in Counseling? Presence of Elderly Populations
in Counseling Literature. Educational Research Exchange, Cleveland, OH.
Martincin, K., Quinn, K., Ljubic, I., & Barron, M. (2013, August) Ageism in Counseling? Presence of Elderly
Populations in Counseling Literature. Poster presented at American Psychological Association Annual Meeting,
Honolulu, HI
Martincin, K. M., & Stead, G. B. (2013, August). Five-factor model and career indecision: A meta-analysis. Paper
presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Martincin, K., & Stead, G. B. (2013, April). Five-factor model and career indecision: A meta-analysis. Paper
presented at the Tenth Annual Educational Research Exchange Conference, Cleveland OH
Mason, S., Snyder, H.L., O’Rourke, S., Perry, J.C., & Beers, J. (2013, August). Love and Logic: Implementation of a
positive behavioral support program at a professional development school. Poster presented at the American
Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Oh, K. H., & Phillips, J. C. (2013, August). (Co-Chairs). Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: Society of Counseling
Psychology's Leadership Academy. Symposium presented at the 121st Annual Convention of the American
Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Perry, J.C. (2013). Partnerships with schools and colleges of education. Presented at the 2013 Midwinter Council of
Counseling Psychology Training Programs Meeting, Lost Pines, TX.
Perry, J.C. (2013). Grant writing: Indispensable enough to fund. Presented at the 2013 Midwinter Council of Counseling
Psychology Training Programs Meeting, Lost Pines, TX.
Phillips, J. C., & Paul, P. L. (2013, August). (Co-Chairs). Prevention and LGBT Communities. Roundtable discussions
organized for the 121st Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Pitre, S. (2013, April). Traversing Many Border: Challenges of International Students in Counseling Psychology.
In Davis, B. L. (Chair), Isolated at "minority": The importance of relational mentoring for minority students in
counseling psychology programs. Symposium presented at the Great Lakes Counseling Psychology Conference,
Western Michigan University, Grand Rapids, MI.
Pitre, S. (2013, April). Family interactions, dynamics and cohesion: Impact on career choices of ethnic minorities. Roundtable
presented at the Great Lakes Counseling Psychology Conference,Western Michigan University, Grand
Rapids, MI.
Pitre, S. (2013, April). Role of parents and psychologists' in development of bilingual children. Poster presented at the Great
Lakes Counseling Psychology Conference, Western Michigan University, Grand Rapids, MI.
Porfeli, E.J., Perry, J.C., Weisblat, G., & Weigold, I. (2013). A regional health care pipeline: Synergizing vocational
psychology and educational science. Symposium presented at the American Psychological Association
Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Quinn, K., & Schultheiss, D. (2013, June). Childhood and adolescent career development in the context of parental
unemployment. In Watson, M. (Chair), Career development in childhood: Theoretical, research, practice and policy
perspectives. Symposium conducted at the International Conference: Life Design and Career Counseling:
Building Hope and Resiliency, Padova, Italy.
Quinn, K., Williams, T. R., Davis, B., Pitre, S. & Bagaka’s, J. (2012, November). Exploring bullying In doctoral
programs: Reducing negative peer relationships. Presented at the poster session at The Midwest Educational
Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Renninger, S. M., Phillips, J. C., Magnus, K., Armstrong, S. K., Herman, M., Savino, F., Taylor, K.,Vajk, F.,
(2013, January). ACCTA Diversity Scholarship Program: Benefits to Scholars and the Sponsoring Organization. Poster
presented at the 2013 National Multicultural Conference and Summit. Houston, TX.
Schultheiss, D. (Chair). (2013, June). Contemporary intersectional perspectives in understanding women's work: Time for
something new. Symposium conducted at the International Conference: Life Design and Career Counseling:
Building Hope and Resiliency, Padova, Italy.
Schultheiss, D. (2013, June). A feminist intersectional perspective on the relational cultural paradigm: Turkish
immigrant women negotiating work and family. In D. Schultheiss (Chair). Contemporary intersectional
perspectives in understanding women's work: Time for something new. Symposium conducted at the International
Conference: Life Design and Career Counseling: Building Hope and Resiliency, Padova, Italy.
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FALL 2013
Faculty and Student Presentations August 2012-Present
Schultheiss, D. (2013, June). Discussant. In J. Bimrose (Chair). Women’s career progression: Stories of change, resilience
and adaptation from Canada, China and Portugal. Symposium conducted at the International Conference: Life
Design and Career Counseling: Building Hope and Resiliency, Padova, Italy.
Schultheiss, D. E. (2013, July). Intersectionality and relationships: The challenges and resiliency of Turkish
immigrants. In D. L. Blustein (Chair). Relational strengths and challenges: Implications for prevention and positive
development. Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association,
Honolulu, HI.
Schultheiss, D., Kacar Khamush, B., Wallace, E., Bransteter, I., Rispinto, S., Martincin, K., Quinn, K.,
Pitre,S., Perera-Diltz, D., & Stead, G. B. (2013, July). Immigration experiences of Turkish immigrants:
Implications for Research and Practice. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological
Association, Honolulu, HI.
Varkula, L. (2013, April). Do psychologists demonstrate bias based on female client weight and ethnicity? An analogue study.
Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the Minnesota Psychological Association,
Minnetonka, MN.
Varkula, L. & Schumann, K. (2013, May). Supporting students with disabilities: Combatting microaggressions. In E. Kim
(Chair), Soup & Substance. Didactic series for student affairs professionals conducted at the University of
St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.
Welfel, E. R. (2013, August). Using technology-based ethical questions to facilitate ethical reasoning. Paper presented in a
symposium at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. Also chair of
the symposium.
Welfel, E. R. (2013, February). Using the Objective Standardized Clinical Examination to tack clinical competencies. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs, Austin, TX.
Werth, J. L., Welfel, E. R., & Benjamin, G .A. H. (2012 and 2013, August). The duty to protect. A continuing education
workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL and
Honolulu, HI.
Welfel, E. R. (2013, September). The impact of the internship match problem on academic programs. Presented at the
annual meeting of the Association of College Counseling Training Centers. New Orleans, LA.
Williams, T., & Davis, B. (2013, April). Bolstering adolescents’ social competence: Modification to computer-supported
collaborative learning educational and vocational training programs. Poster presented at the annual conference
of the Educational Research Exchange, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
Williams, T. R., & Davis, B. (2013, April). Barriers for minority women in academia: Keeping the ivory tower of the academy
White. Roundtable presented at the Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference, Western
Michigan University, Grand Rapids, MI.
Williams, T. R. (2012, October). A consensual qualitative research inquiry: How psychologists’ experiences with burnout detract
the quality of client care. Poster presented at the Annual Diversity Colloquium Cleveland State University,
Cleveland, OH.
Williams, T. R. (2013, July). The journey to having it all: African American women’s experiences in pursuit of career
and family. Roundtable presented at the National Career Development Association’s Conference, Boston, MA.
Williams, T. R. & MacCluskie, K. (2013). Encouraging resilience: Counselor educators’ role in educating novice
counselors on burnout. Roundtable presented at the National Career Development Association’s Conference,
Boston, MA.
Williams, T. R. (2013). Parents of children of color in the special needs world: Unique challenges and opportunities.
Paper presented for Parent Group Discussion at Connecting for Kids Organization, Westlake, OH.
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FALL 2013
Cleveland State University
Counseling Psychology Program
Now accepting applications for Fall 2014
Applications are due January 15, 2014
For more information:
Mailing Address:
Cleveland State University
College of Education and Human Services
Doctoral Studies
2121 Euclid Avenue
Julka Hall 215
Cleveland, OH 44115
Co-Directors of Training:
Donna Schultheiss, Ph.D.
Phone: (216) 687-5063
Email: d.schultheiss@csuohio.edu
Julia Phillips, Ph.D.
Phone: (216) 687-5424
Email: j.c.phillips@csuohio.edu
Visit: www.csuohio.edu/cehs/departments/DOC/cp_doc.html