KEELY J. HOPE
/ 135K Martin Hall / Cheney, WA 99004 / khope@ewu.edu / 509-359-2439
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education, May 2009
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Track: Mental Health Counseling
Dissertation: A Reason to Live: The Protective Influence of Close Friendships on College Students
Specialist in Education, Counselor Education, December 2005
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Track: Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science, Counselor Education, December 2003
Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
Track: Community Counseling
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, December 2000
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, State of Ohio
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Florida
National Certified Counselor
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor, Mental Health Counseling, Fall 2012
Department of Psychology
*Departments merged, all course below now have a PSYC designation
Eastern Washington University
Program Director, Counselor Education (CACREP accredited), Fall 2012 to present
Department of Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Assistant Professor, Mental Health Counseling, Fall 2010 to 2012
Coordinator Mental Health Counseling Program (CACREP accredited), Fall 2010 to present
Department of Counseling, Educational, and Developmental Psychology
Eastern Washington University
CEDP 535 Introduction to Mental Health Counseling
CEDP 544 Theories and Techniques for Counselors
CEDP 586 Group Facilitation
CEDP 584 Group Theory
CEDP 585 Group Process
CEDP 576 Professional Issues in Mental Health Counseling
CEDP 592/PSYC 588 Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counseling
CEDP 595 Comprehensive Exam Review
CEDP 575 DSM Treatment Issues for Counselors
CEDP 539 Supervision for Licensed Mental Health Counselors
PSYC 539 Trauma Narrative
CEDP 506 Counseling Development & Transition Across the Lifespan
CEDP 601/PSYC 601 Research Writing
CEDP 695/PSYC 694 Pre-Practicum in Mental Health Counseling
CEDP 695/PSYC 694 Practicum Mental Health Counseling
CEDP 697/PSYC 697 Internship in Mental Health Counseling
Adjunct Faculty, Social and Cultural Competencies for Counselors, Spring 2010
C6445, Graduate Level Course, Blended Online Course (with in-residence)
Argosy University, Sarasota, Florida
Co Instructor, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders, Summer A 2009
MHS 6041, Graduate Level Course
Department of Counselor Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Instructor, First Year Florida, Fall 2007 & 2008
SYS 1102, Undergraduate Level Course
Dean of Students Office
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Co Instructor, Crisis Intervention and Trauma Theory, Fall 2007 & Fall 2008
SDS 6938, Graduate Level Course
Department of Counselor Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Instructor, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Fall 2005; Spring, Summer A and B, and Fall 2006,
Spring, Summer A and B, and Fall 2007
SDS 4410, Undergraduate Level Course
Department of Counselor Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Teaching Assistant and Lab Instructor, Counseling Theories and Applications, Fall 2006
MHS 6041, Graduate Level Course
Department of Counselor Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Teaching Assistant, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders, Spring 2006
MHS 6071, Graduate Level Course
Department of Counselor Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Instructor, Stress and Anxiety Management, Summer B 2005
SDS 3482, Undergraduate Level Course
Department of Counselor Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Counseling, Spring 2005
Graduate Level Course
Department of Counselor Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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PUBLICATIONS
REFEREED JOURNALS
Schindler, N. & Hope, K.J. (In press) Commitment and Relatedness: How College Students Use
Religious Coping to Manage Anxiety. Journal of College Counseling.
Anticipated publication date: 4/2016 or 7/2016
Hope, K. J. & Wright, K. (In press) Using an attachment framework to understand opiate use.
The Journal of Counseling Research and Practice.
Hope, K.J. & Smith-Adcock, S. (2011). An Attachment Model for Assessing Suicide Risk. The Journal of
Counseling Research and Practice. 2(1), 55-63.
Hope, K.J., Renfro-Michel, E., & Sheperis, C.J. (2007). The effects of attachment style on the
supervisory working alliance. Journal of the Mississippi Counseling Association, 8, 2-11.
INVITED
Sheperis, C.J., Hope, K.J. , & Ferraez, A. (2004). Attachment in adult romantic relationships: An interview
with Carole Pistole. The Family Journal, 12, 423-431.
NEWSLETTERS/NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Hope, K. Resource counselor helps law students manage stress and anxiety, FlaLaw Online, Vol. XII,
Issue 8, October 13, 2008.
SCHOLARSHIP IN PROGRESS
Hope, K.J. & Smith-Adcock, S. (Submitted) A Reason to Live: The protective influence of close
friendships on college students. Journal of College Student Development.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
NATIONAL
Hope, K.J. & Reese, R. (2013). Roundtable at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Conference. Nashville, Tennessee.
Hope, K.J. (2013). Reasons to Live: Attachment as a key to save? 90 minute content session at the
American Counseling Association National Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Hope, K.J., Slyter, M., & Basham, A. (2011). Vicarious Trauma from Students: Experiencing and
Managing Crisis as a Counselor Educator and Supervisor. Roundtable at the Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision Conference. Nashville, Tennessee.
Slyter, M., Hope, K.J, & Basham, A. (2011). Counselor Educators Helping Graduate Students Who Are
Experiencing Personal and/or Professional Crises. Roundtable at the Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision Conference. Nashville, Tennessee.
Hope, K.J. (2010). Reasons to Live: Protective Influence of Friendships on College Students.
Presentation at the American College Personnel Association Conference. Boston, Massachusetts.
Sixbey, M.T. & Hope, K.J. (2009). Utilizing an Interpersonal Style to Assess Suicidality: Assess with
Finesse. Presentation at the American College Personnel Association Conference. Metro DC.
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Hope, K.J. & Sheperis, C. J. (2003) Family Ties: Uniting systems theory and practice through
cinematherapy. 90-minute presentation at the American Counseling Association National Conference,
Anaheim, California.
REGIONAL
Hope, K.J. (2012) Vicarious Trauma from Students: Experiencing and Managing Crisis as a Counselor
Educator and Supervisor. Roundtable at the Western Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision Conference. Portland, Oregon.
Hope, K.J. & Sixbey, M.T. (2008) Calling for Help: Understanding the Influence of Attachment Style in a
Suicide Crisis. Presentation at the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Regional Conference. Houston, Texas.
Sixbey, M.T. & Hope, K.J. (2008) Answering the Call: Utilizing Resilience Constructs to Help Yourself
and Others. Poster Presentation at the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Regional Conference. Houston, Texas.
Hope, K.J. & Sixbey, M.T. (2006) Exploring current practices in counselor trainee preparation regarding
suicide assessment. Presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Regional Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Sheperis, C.J, Renfro-Michel, E., & Hope, K.J. (2004) Parent Child Interaction Therapy. Presentation at
the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Regional Conference, Athens,
Georgia.
Hope, K. J. & Sheperis, C.J. (2003) Attachment and the supervisory working alliance. Poster
presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Regional Conference,
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Renfro-Michel, E., Holdiness, S., Hope, K.J., & Sheperis, C.J. (2003) 60 minute presentation at the
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Regional Conference, Chattanooga,
Tennessee.
STATE
Hope, K.J. (2013). Understanding Trauma: From Brain to Behavior. 90-minute education session at the
Washington Counseling Association, Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, Washington.
Hope, K.J. (2013) Ethics and Legal Issues for Counselors. Three-hour Workshop at the Washington
Counseling Association, Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, Washington.
Hope, K.J. (2012) Ethics and Legal Issues for Counselors. Three-hour Workshop at the Washington
Counseling Association, Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington.
Hope, K.J. (2011) Ethics and Legal Issues for Counselors. Three-hour Workshop at the Washington
Counseling Association, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.
Hope, K.J. (2010) Crisis: Danger and Opportunity for Growth. Presentation at the Washington
Counseling Association, Spokane, Washington.
Hope, K.J. (2006) Crisis and Attachment: Implications for Counselors. Presentation at the Florida
Counseling Association Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.
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Hope, K.J. & Sixbey, M.T. (2006) Exploring current practices in counselor trainee preparation regarding
suicide assessment. Presentation at the Florida Counseling Association Annual Conference, Orlando,
Florida.
Hope, K.J. (2003) Professionalism and you: The in’s and out’s of the MLPCA. 60-minute presentation at
the Mississippi Counseling Association Graduate Student Spring Conference, Meridian, Mississippi.
Hope, K.J., Palmer, C., & Sheperis, C. J. (2002) Family Ties: Uniting systems theory and practice
through cinematherapy. 60-minute presentation at the Mississippi Counseling Association Conference,
Biloxi, Mississippi.
UNIVERSITY
Hope, K.J. (2009) A Reason to Live: The Protective Influence of Close Friendships on College Students.
Poster Presentation at the Graduate Student Council Research Forum. University of Florida, Gainesville,
Florida.
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
Ad Hoc editor, Journal for Specialists in Group Work
November 2011 to March 2013
Editorial Board, Journal for Specialists in Group Work
Three-year Term, March 2013 - 2016
WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS & LECTURES
Invited, Responding to Community Crisis. Keynote Address. Washington Counseling Association
Conference, Spokane, Washington
Invited, Crisis Intervention: From Brain to Behavior. Working with Clients in All Types of Crises
6-hour workshop delivered to Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, Pasco, Washington
Invited Guest Speaker, Change, Loss, and Complicated Trauma, July, 2011
Delivered to Social Work Class, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, Washington
Invited Lecturer, Involuntary Commitment in Florida: The Baker Act, April 2009
Delivered to Staff of University of Florida Counseling Center and Student Mental Health Staff for
Continuing Education Units. Gainesville, Florida.
Invited Lecturer, Ethical and Legal Issues in Crisis Intervention, November 2008.
Delivered to graduate level Crisis Intervention and Trauma Theory class at University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida.
Invited Lecturer, Suicide: Epidemiology and Intervention, October 2008.
Delivered to graduate level Crisis Intervention and Trauma Theory class at University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida.
Invited Lecturer, Introduction to the BASIC ID Model, September 2008.
Delivered to graduate level Crisis Intervention and Trauma Theory class at University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida.
Invited Lecturer, Mental Status Exam, September 2008.
Delivered to graduate level Crisis Intervention and Trauma Theory class at University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida.
Invited Lecturer, Introduction to the Baker Act, September 2008.
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Delivered to Chi Sigma Iota, Beta Chapter Professional Development information session at University of
Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Invited Lecturer, Life and Career Development, October 2004 – November 2004, August 2005, August
2006.
Series of lectures concerning mock job interviews at Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida.
Co-presenter at workshop, Dealing with Difficult People, October 2004.
Delivered to Interpersonal Communications class at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Invited Lecturer, Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood, April 2004.
Delivered to Three Sections of Human Growth and Development class at Lake City Community College,
Lake City, Florida.
Co-presenter at workshop, Peer Mediation and Violence Prevention, March 2003.
Training workshop (2 days) presented to Oktibbeha County Schools, Starkville, Mississippi.
Invited Lecturer, Cinematherapy in Counseling, March 2003.
Co-presented to School Counseling Internship Class in the Department of Counseling, Educational
Psychology, and Special Education at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi.
Invited Lecturer, Chi Sigma Iota Update, February 2003.
Presented to the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education February
Faculty Meeting at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi.
Invited Lecturer, Communication and Relationships, February 2003.
Co-presented to Facilitative Skills Development class in the Department of Counseling, Educational
Psychology, and Special Education at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
President’s Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics
June 2013 to present
General Education Review and Reform Committee
May 2013 to present
Honors Advisory Board
October 2010 to June 2013
University Strategic Planning Committee
February 2011 to September 2012
University Values Committee
September 2012 to June 2013
Library Liaison, Department of Psychology
September 2012 to present
Library Liaison, Department of Counseling, Educational, and Developmental Psychology
September 2010 to 2012
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Faculty Advisor
Chi Sigma Iota
Epsilon Alpha Psi
September 2011 to present
Developmental Psychology Committee Member
Department of Counseling, Educational, and Developmental Psychology
September 2010 to June 2013
Chair, Mental Health Advisory Board
Department of Counseling, Educational, and Developmental Psychology, September 2010 to 2012
Department of Psychology, September 2012 to present
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice, August 2013 to present
Post Doctoral Fellow, Counseling and Psychological Services, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, August
2009 to August 2010
• Provided individual, group, and couples counseling and crisis management and outreach to
students at Ohio University Athens
• Provided consultation and brief therapy with students Chillicothe and Zanesville Campus
• Provided referral to local mental health service providers if needed
• Provided crisis intervention at Chillicothe and Zanesville Campus
• Provided consultation with faculty and staff regarding mental health needs of students
• Provided mental health and psycho educational programming to Chillicothe and Zanesville campus
(e.g., depression screening, alcohol screening, eating disorders information, stress reduction
workshops, academic workshops such as test anxiety, time management, study skills)
Resource Counselor, Student Affairs, Levin College of Law, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida,
August 2008 to May 2009
• Provided individual counseling and crisis intervention to law students
• Provided outreach and consultation to faculty, staff, and students of Law School
Crisis Intervention Consultant, Department of Housing and Residence Education, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, August 2007 to June 2009
• Provided on-call assistance, consultation, and intervention for trauma and crisis emergencies within
the University of Florida residence halls including graduate and family housing
• Provided training for Students and Division of Housing staff: Crisis Protocol, Helping Skills,
Confrontation, Sexual Assault and Harassment, aided with QPR
Comprehensive Evaluator, PsychResources, Inc. (contracted with Department of Juvenile Justice),
Circuit Three and Circuit Eight, Florida, May 2005 to August 2009
• Conducted mental health assessment for the Department of Juvenile Justice to adjudicated
adolescents
• Provided recommended individual counseling to adjudicated youth on probation
Senior Clinician, Crisis Intake Evaluator, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Meridian Behavioral HealthCare,
Gainesville, Florida, June to August 2007
• Provided intake assessments for involuntary and voluntary clients to an inpatient psychiatric facility
• Provided crisis stabilization and triage as needed
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Maintained relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, and medical facilities to
provide care for clients
Provided utilization review to ensure third-party payment
Trained incoming employees on agency and unit policies
Counselor IV, Crisis Intake Evaluator, Crisis Stabilization Unit and Access Center, Meridian Behavioral
HealthCare, Gainesville, Florida, December 2003 to August 2007
• Provided intake assessments for involuntary and voluntary clients to an inpatient psychiatric facility
• Provided crisis stabilization and triage as needed
• Maintained relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, and medical facilities to
provide care for clients
• Provided utilization review to ensure third-party payment
• Trained incoming employees on agency and unit policies
Clinical Intern, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Meridian Behavioral HealthCare, Gainesville, Florida, July 2003 –
December 2003
• Provided intake assessments for involuntary and voluntary clients to an inpatient psychiatric facility
• Provided crisis stabilization and triage as needed
• Maintained relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, and medical facilities to
provide care for clients
• Provided utilization review to ensure third-party payment
• Connected consumers with appropriate service based on need and payment
Counselor, Clinical Practicum, Counseling and School Psychology Laboratory, Department of
Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Mississippi State University, Starkville,
Mississippi, January 2003 – May 2003
• Provided individual and group counseling to university students and members of the community
Graduate Assistant, Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Department of Counseling, Educational
Psychology, and Special Education, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi, February 2002 –
May 2003
• Provided support to faculty in Rehabilitation Counseling program
• Organized program library and kept available research current
• Assisted in creating interactive website for distance education courses
• Maintained sites once created
RECOGNITIONS & HONORS
Val Appleton Memorial Fund Recipient, 2011. Awarded for professional development.
Harold & Bette Riker Scholarship Recipient, 2008-2009. Awarded for dedicating career to working with
and researching adults.
Chi Sigma Iota International Fellow, 2007-2008. Awarded to individuals who have provided evidence of
leadership potential within their Chi Sigma Iota chapter.
Emerging Leaders, SACES Regional Conference, 2006. Awarded to those perceived as emerging
leaders in the field of counselor education.
Outstanding Service Award, Mu Sigma Upsilon Chapter, Chi Sigma Iota, 2003. Awarded for providing
service to an individual chapter of Chi Sigma Iota.
Nominated for Mississippi State University’s Women’s Club Graduate Student, Scholarship, 2003.
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Nominated for Graduate Student Association’s Graduate Service Assistant of the Year, 2003. Nominated
for outstanding graduate assistant at Mississippi State University.
Nominated for National Chi Sigma Iota Outstanding Service to Chapter Award, 2002. Nominated for
providing outstanding service to Mu Sigma Upsilon chapter of Chi Sigma Iota.
Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association’s June Comola Scholarship Recipient, 2002.
Awarded for outstanding work as a graduate student in a counselor education program.
Chi Sigma Iota, 2001.
Phi Beta Kappa, 2000.
Golden Key Honor Society, 1999.
Alpha Lambda Delta, 1998.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Member, Western Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, September 2011 to present.
Treasurer, Washington State Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, April 2011 to present
Member and Faculty Advisor, Epsilon Alpha Psi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, December 2010 to present.
Member, Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, October 2004 to 2010.
Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, August 2003 to present.
Member, American Counseling Association, August 2001 to present.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
New Member Representative, Board of Directors, Flying Irish Running Club
Volunteer, American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Student Review and Consultation Committee (SRCC) 2009-2010, SRCC assesses reports of students
demonstrating troubling behavior. Provided evaluations on Athens Campus, aided in coordination of
committee on Zanesville Campus (regional branch of Ohio University)
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
University Counseling Resource Network, 2007 to 2009
Crisis Response Team, 2007 to 2009
Mentor for Incoming Students in Department of Counselor Education
Provided supervision to graduate students completing CACREP approved clinical experiences
Professional Development Chair, Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, May 2007 to January 2008
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Past-President, Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, May 2006 to April 2007
President, Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, August 2005 to April 2006
Site Host, Fall 2005 to Fall 2007
University of Florida/Crisis Stabilization Unit
Meridian Behavioral HealthCare, Gainesville, Florida
President-Elect, Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, May 2005 to August 2005,
Member, Outreach Committee, Department of Counselor Education
Awards Chair, 2004 – 2005, 2006-2007, Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
Member, Mu Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, April 2003 to October 2004.
President-elect, Mu Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, May 2002 to April 2003, Mississippi State
University, Starkville, Mississippi.
SUBMITTED PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING
Equipment Fund Grant
Awarded $25,000 to upgrade the observation and testing rooms in the Psychology department
Reasons for Living: Effects of Age on Emotional Autonomy and Attachment Development in College
Students
Faculty Grants For Research and Creative Works
Eastern Washington University (not funded)
Creating a Tool to Help Save Lives: Reexamining Reasons to Live, Attachment, and Emotional Autonomy
as Protective Factors Against Suicide
Faculty Grants For Research and Creative Works
Eastern Washington University (funded during Summer 2013)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Mental Health Counseling, Education and Supervision
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention, including education of subject to counselors-in-training
Disaster mental health response and training
College students and mental health disorders, including treatment
College students and peer attachment relationships influence on reasons to live
Attachment styles and supervisory relationships
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