Laramie, WY 82072
Phone: 307-760-6341
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP accredited)
University of Wyoming
May 2011
Dissertation Title: Cultural Education of Mixed Heritage Children by Single Mothers:
A Narrative Inquiry of Ethnic Identity Development
M.S. Counselor Education (CACREP accredited)
University of Wyoming
August 2007
B.S. Health Science
University of Wyoming
May 2004
Licensed Professional Counselor, #LPC-1234, August 2011
National Certified Counselor, #259250, October 2010
Assistant Lecturer
Professional Studies
August 2014 – May 2015
Counseling Program
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
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Full time course instruction
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Provide clinical supervision of doctoral students
 Participation in faculty/program projects
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Participation in student concern meetings
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Conduct site visits of student interns
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Collaborate with Site Supervisors on student placement and evaluation
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Collaborate with faculty on course development and revision
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Contributing Faculty
Mental Health Counseling Program
Walden University (online)
February 2013 - August 2014
Minneapolis, MN
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Exclusively online instruction of 11-week term counseling courses
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Consistent use and knowledge of Blackboard web-based learning system
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Consistent use and knowledge of Turnitin plagiarism-prevention service
August 2012 – May 2013 Assistant Lecturer
Professional Studies
Counseling Program
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
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Full time course instruction (3:3 load)
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Participation in faculty/program projects
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Participation in student concern meetings
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Conduct site visits of student interns
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Collaborate with Site Supervisors on student placement and evaluation
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Collaborate with faculty on course development and revision
Licensed Professional Counselor—Private Practice
Pathways Mental Health Professionals
February 2009 – June 2013
February 2015 – Current
Laramie, WY
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Individual, couple, and family counseling
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Clientele consist of children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
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Address mental health, substance abuse, and familial concerns
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Practice branches into public school district, counseling youth in the school setting on contract with school district
 Participation in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings; collaborating with attorneys,
Department of Family Services, Parents, Teachers and School Counselors
Mental Health Counselor
University Counseling Center
University of Wyoming
September 2011 – August 2012
Laramie, WY
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Individual, couple, and group counseling
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Supervision of practicum intern
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Outreach coordinator for center
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Collaboration with Athletics department for
Mental health screenings of athletes
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Classroom, faculty & staff trainings on suicide prevention and mental health wellness topics
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Coordination of Mental Health Awareness & Body Image Awareness Weeks
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Clinical Supervisor August 2010 – May 2011
Counselor Education Program
University of Wyoming
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Provide individual clinical supervision to master’s student completing internship in a student affairs setting
Graduate Assistant
Social Justice Research Center (SJRC)
August 2010 – May 2011
Shepard Symposium on Social Justice (SSSJ)
University of Wyoming
SJRC
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Events planning for social justice themed speakers and workshops
 Write newsletter with current highlights of social justice research, conferences, speakers, events
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Member of selection committee for grant funded scholars
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Coordination of all correspondence and meetings between Advisory Group and Scholars
SSSJ
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Steering committee member
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Events planning for national symposium sessions
 Member of proposals selection committee
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Record keeping
Graduate Assistant
Counselor Education Training Clinic
Counselor and Supervisor
Counselor Education Training Clinic
January 2010 – May 2010
University of Wyoming
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Recruitment and outreach to potential clients
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Screened all clients for master’s and doctoral level counselors-in-training
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Audited all clinical files (adult individual, child, couple and family)
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Coordinated off-campus clinical opportunities
August 2008 - May 2010
University of Wyoming
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Counseled mental health and substance abuse clients in individual and group settings
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Supervised first-year master’s students and second-year intern students
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Provided live, individual, and triadic supervision to master’s students in training clinic and during their internship
Graduate Assistant August 2005 – January 2010
WyoCARE
University of Wyoming
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Program management of State grant-funded substance abuse prevention project
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Presentations to schools and public on substance abuse prevention
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Outreach and dissemination of prevention materials to entire state of Wyoming
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Website management
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Project Coordinator August 2007 – January 2008
Multicultural Affairs
University of Wyoming
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Manage caseload of ethnic minority students
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Provide financial, academic, and personal guidance to students
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Support ethnic student organizations by advising and mentoring groups
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Plan and coordinate cultural events
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Collaborate with academic departments on cultural presentations
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Provide Multicultural Awareness training to group of faculty and staff
 Present to classrooms in various departments on Cultural Awareness
Student Affairs Intern—Project Coordinator
Multicultural Affairs
January 2007 – August 2007
University of Wyoming
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Note: Same responsibilities as above listing, as this internship resulted in being a temporary hire for this position while a position search was in process
Emergency Relief Youth Worker Sept. 2001 – Sept. 2002
Cathedral Home for Children
Laramie, WY
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Provide therapeutic support in a residential treatment facility for youth
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Maintain clinical case notes
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Co-facilitate group therapy sessions with youth
Mental Health Counseling, CNSL 5130
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Mental Health Counseling II, CNSL 5150
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Doctoral Seminar II: Diversity & Social Change, CNSL 5872
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Advanced Practicum in Groups & Families, CNSL 5610
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Supervised Internship, CNSL 5580
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Internship, CNSL 5990
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Spring 2015
Fall 2014
Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Lifespan Development, CNSL 6215 Spring 2013 – Summer 2014 (6 courses)
Mental Health Counseling Program, Walden University
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Group Process and Dynamics, CNSL 6250
Mental Health Counseling Program, Walden University
Multicultural Counseling, CNSL 6723
Mental Health Counseling Program, Walden University
Summer 2014
Spring 2014
Couples and Family Counseling, CNSL 6726 Fall 2013-Spring 2014 (4 courses)
Mental Health Counseling Program, Walden University
Supervised Internship, CNSL 5580
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Assessment in Counseling, CNSL 5180
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Group Procedures, CNSL 5110
Counselor Program, University of Wyoming
Multicultural Counseling, CNSL 5350
Counseling Program, University of Wyoming
Fall 2012
Fall 2012
Fall 2012
Fall 2011
Counseling and Career Across the Lifespan, CNSL 5170
Counselor Education, University of Wyoming
Casper College Cohort—Casper, WY
Fall 2010
Introduction to Human Lifespan Development, EDST 2450 Fall 2010
Educational Studies, University of Wyoming
Summer 2010 Supervised Internship, CNSL 5580
Counselor Education, University of Wyoming
Teaching Diversity & Multiculturalism, CNSL 5020 Summer 2009
Counselor Education, University of Wyoming
Co-Instructor, Counseling & Addictions, CNSL 5140
Counselor Education, University of Wyoming
Co-Instructor, Theories of Student Development CNSL 5250
Counselor Education, University of Wyoming
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
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Graduate Student Commencement Speaker
College of Education Commencement
University of Wyoming
Multicultural Affairs Graduate Program
Full Graduate Assistantship
Esper W. Fitz Scholarship
Lester & Iola Roberts Scholarship
Patrick J. Kauffman Scholarship
Spring 2011
Fall 2010-Spring 2011
Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
Spring 2009, Fall 2008
Summer 2007
Faculty Mentor, Multicultural Student Leadership Initiative Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Multicultural Affairs
University of Wyoming
Planning Committee Member
Awareness Weeks Committee
Mental Health and Body Image Awareness Weeks on Campus
Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
University of Wyoming
Shepard Symposium on Social Justice Planning Committee Fall 2010 - Current
University of Wyoming
Search Committee
Admissions Office
International Student Services Assistant Director position
University of Wyoming
Fall 2011
Manuscript Reviewer
Multicultural Perspectives Journal
Official Journal of the National Association of Multicultural Education
Guest Speaker
Albany County School District
“Bringing Diversity to the Classroom” Lessons
Grades K-3
Laramie, WY
Fall 2010
Fall 2010
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Selection Committee
Multicultural Pride Scholarship
James C. Hearst Scholarship
University of Wyoming
Search Committee
University Counseling Center
Mental Health Counselor positions
University of Wyoming
2007, 2008, 2009
2007, 2009
Warren, J., Hof, K., McGriff, D., & Morris, L. B.
(2012). Five experiential learning activities in addictions education. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 7, 2-17. doi:10.1080/15401383.2012.710172
Warren, J. A., Morgan, M., Morris, T. M., & Morris L. B.
(2010). Breathing words slowly: Creative writing and counselor self-care. The writing workout. Journal of
Creativity in Mental Health, 5, 109-124. doi:10.1080/15401383.2010.485074
Refereed
Becker, K., Morris, L.
, Covello, C., (2011) Photovoice: A look through the lens.
Shepard
Symposium on Social Justice: Laramie, WY
Becker, K., Covello, C., Morris, L.
(2010) Photovoice: A look through the lens. Wyoming
Counseling Association: Casper, WY
Hansen, J., Morris, L.
, Morris, T., Nunez, J., & Reiser, M. (2008). Advocating for Presence:
Doctoral Students explore student experiences of social justice, diversity, and advocacy.
Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision; Breckenridge,
CO
Jain, S., Morris, L.
, Reid, K., Rawlings, S. (2006). Multiculturalism within Triadic Supervision.
Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision; Jackson, WY
Morris, T., Morris, L.
(2006). The Race Card Game.
Rocky Mountain Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision; Jackson, WY
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Non-Refereed
University of Wyoming
Guest Speaker, Diversity Day
University of Wyoming
EDST 2480: Diversity and the Politics of Schooling
Guest Lecturer
“The History of Diversity in America”
Institute of Business and Medical Careers
Cheyenne, WY
Cultural Awareness Training for Instructors
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY
Days of Dialogue—Diversity Presentation
Whiting High School, Laramie WY
Diversity Training—The Race Card Game
Adult Wellness Program, University of Wyoming
Spirituality and Wellness: The Spirit Within
Co-presented with doctoral student T. Morris
New Student Orientation, University of Wyoming
“Multiculturalism and You”
I-Course, University of Wyoming
Diversity Presentation—BaFaBaFa Cultural Game
Co-presented with doctoral student S. Jain
Lifesavers Coalition—Suicide Prevention Program
Member
University of Wyoming
Project Co-facilitator
Wyoming Sage Photovoice Project
Wyoming Systems of Care
Laramie, Wyoming
Council Member/ Member
Keepers of the Fire—Native American Student Organization
University of Wyoming
Lay-nah Blue Morris-Howe
Fall 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2010
Fall 2009
Fall 2008
Fall 2008
Summer 2007
Fall/Spring 2005-06
Spring 2010 - Current
Jan. 2009 - May 2009
Fall 1996 – Spring 2011
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President
Phi Tau Zeta Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Fall 2010 - Current
American Counseling Association
Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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