Counselor Education

Jesse Waltz

Elise Barrington — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:39:09 +0000

Jesse Waltz

Elise Barrington Wed, 06/26/2024 - 11:39

Jesse

Waltz

Instructor

Expertise

Director at the Chicago Vet Center. 13 years experience within the VA working with veterans and their families helping them to readjust to civilian life.

Courses Taught

COUN 431, Couple And Family Systems Study

COUN 432, Couples Counseling And Human Sexuality

Research Interests

Post-traumatic Growth, Healing Attachment Injuries, Creating Meaningful and Impactful Changes to Survivors' Relationships to Traumatic Experiences.

Education

Master of Arts in Education in Mental Health Counseling with additional Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (CACREP Accredited) - Western Kentucky University - 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Sociology - Transylvania University - 2001

jwaltz@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Not teaching in Fall 2024.

(773) 442-5550

Counselor Education

College of Education

Main Campus

Kirsis Dipre

Elise Barrington — Tue, 28 May 2024 18:58:19 +0000

Kirsis Dipre

Elise Barrington Tue, 05/28/2024 - 13:58

Kirsis

Dipre

Assistant Professor

Expertise

Dr. Kirsis A. Dipre (she/ella) is a bilingual counselor educator and licensed professional counselor. Dr. Dipre’s current research and scholarship focus is on the utilization of mental health services among Latine populations, the mental health needs of Afro-Latine clients, and mentorship in counselor education programs. As a clinician, Dr. Dipre has experience working with a wide range of clients in community mental health, hospital settings, and private practice and has primarily worked with those in the margins, particularly low-income racially and ethnically minoritized individuals, families, and children.

Courses Taught

COUN 427 Diagnostic Systems For Counseling

COUN 231 Couple And Family Systems Study

Research Interests

Mental health service utilization among Latine populations, AfroLatine mental health, Mentorship in counselor education.

Education

Syracuse University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.

Northwestern University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

Ball State University
Psychology, B.A.
Minors in counseling and Spanish

Selected Publications

Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., Branco, S., & Grullon Cepeda, L.D. (2024). Using the Cultural Formulation Interview with Afro Latinx Immigrants in Counseling: A Practical Application. The Professional Counselor.

Peters, H. C., Bruner, S., Luke, M., Dipre, K., & Goodrich, K. (2022). Integrated supervision framework: A multicultural, social justice, and ecological approach. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie Canadienne, 63(4), 511- 522.

Dipre, K. A., & Luke, M. (2020). Relational cultural theory-informed advising in counselor education. The Professional Counselor, 10(4), 517-531.

Dipre, K. A., & Rohlfing Pryor, J. (2023). Cultural exchange approach. In Dermer, S.B., & Abdullah, A.R. (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Selected Exhibitions

*indicates mentorship of student scholarship

Chew, E., Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., Schultes, G., & Litherland, G. (2024, June) Climate-based stress and psychological hardiness: Implications for professional counselors and educators [Conference Session]. International Association for Counselling, Naples, Italy.

*Grullon Cepeda, L. D. & Dipre, K.A.(2024, March) Adapting Trauma-Focused CBT with undocumented Latinx/e youth [60-minute Conference Session]. 2024 Bridging the Gap Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Washington, DC, United States.

*Figueroa, A., Guzman, M., Mendoza, R., & Tevez, A. & Dipre, K.A., & (Accepted) Redefining research mentorship: Cultivating Professional identity in Latinx/e counselors in training [60-minute Conference Session]. 2024 Bridging the Gap Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Washington, DC, United States.

*Grullon Cepeda, L. D., & Dipre, K.A.(2023, October) Using Trauma-Focused CBT with undocumented Latinx youth: A case study [Poster presentation]. Latinx Mental Health & Social Justice Institute Symposium.

Dipre, K.A. & Motroni Banik, J. (2023, October) CQR in the counseling classroom: Re-envisioning research methods classes [Roundtable Session]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Denver, CO, United States.

Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., Paul, Z., & Rolhfing Pryor, J. (2023, October) Is it broken, and can it be fixed? Mentorship rupture and repair [60-minute Conference Session]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Denver, CO, United States.

Dipre, K.A. (2023, June). Que es cierto y que no lo es? Discussing mental health literacy in Latinx communities [45-minute Conference Session]. 2023 Bridging the Gap Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Atlanta, GA, United States.

Dipre, K.A. (2023, March) Deconstructing Latinx mental health: From access to service use [Conference Session]. 2023 American Counseling Association Conference. Toronto, ON, Canada.

Dipre, K.A., Gallardo, D., & Branco, S. (2022, October). Afro-Latinx immigrants and mental health: Using the Cultural Formulations Interview to promote counselors’ multicultural and social justice competencies [60-minute Conference Session]. 2022 Latinx/e Mental Health & Social Justice Symposium.

Dipre, K.A. & Gallardo, D. (2022, May) No longer invisible: Counseling Afro-Latinx immigrants in the United States [90-minute Conference Session]. 2022 Bridging the Gap Symposium, NBCC Foundation. Washington, DC, United States.

k-dipre@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Fall 2024
Tuesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m. (COUN 427, online or in person via appointment)
Wednesday: 2:00-4:00 p.m. (COUN 431, online or in person via appointment)

(773) 442-5341

Ph.D.

Counselor Education

College of Education

Main Campus

Madelaine Romito

Elise Barrington — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:27:55 +0000

Madelaine Romito

Elise Barrington Tue, 05/21/2024 - 15:27

Madelaine

Romito

Instructor

Expertise

Madelaine Romito is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and OCD, especially as they occur in diverse populations. She also has extensive experience researching and working with adolescent and young adult populations. Academically, Madelaine is passionate about clinical training and research and is, therefore, pursuing a PhD in counselor education and supervision at Northern Illinois University. In addition, Madelaine serves on the Academy of Eating Disorders’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory committee and volunteers with her certified therapy dog in the community.

Courses Taught

COUN 402 Developmental Counseling

Research Interests

Eating disorders and body image concerns in diverse populations, weight stigma, counselor education and supervision, arts-based research methods.

Education

Northern Illinois University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D. (expected May 2026)

91Porn
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

Selected Publications

Fickling, M. J., Hernandez Navarro, G., Pilcher, C., Romito, M. (2024). From Abstinence to Behavior Change: Minimizing Bias and Student Harm [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Counseling & Higher Education, Northern Illinois University.

Horton, E., Everett, B., Romito, M. (2024). An interpretative phenomenological analysis of postpartum mothers’ body image dissatisfaction and mental health implications [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity Department, University of Houston Clear Lake.

Horton, E., Romito, M., Schoonover, T., & Frawley, C. (in press). A size inclusive playroom: Play therapy considerations to promote healing for children of diverse body shapes and sizes. International Journal of Play Therapy.

Horton, E., Romito, M., Schoonover, T., & Frawley, C. (2024). Play therapists’ experiences utilizing play therapy with childhood body image issues [Manuscript under review]. Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity Department, University of Houston Clear Lake.

Roberts, S. R., Salk, R. H., Thoma, B. C., Romito, M., Levine, M. D., & Choukas‐Bradley, S. (2021). Disparities in disordered eating between gender minority and cisgender adolescents. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 54(7), 1135-1146. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23494

Romito, M., Salk, R. H., Roberts, S. R., Thoma, B. C., Levine, M. D., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2021). Exploring transgender adolescents’ body image concerns and disordered eating: Semi-structured interviews with nine gender minority youth. Body Image, 37, 50-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.01.008

m-romito@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Fall 2024
After class or by appointment.

Counselor Education

College of Education

Main Campus

Kato Gupta

Dona Wisniewski — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:30:49 +0000

Kato Gupta

Dona Wisniewski Sat, 09/16/2023 - 15:30

Kato

Gupta

Instructor

Expertise

Kato Gupta earned her master's degree in school counseling from DePaul University and bachelor's degree in English Literature from the George Washington University. Ms. Gupta has worked in the education field for 16 years, 11 of those years as a school counselor in various school districts in the Chicagoland area. Ms. Gupta currently works as a school counselor in Franklin Park, Illinois.

Courses Taught

COUN 442 Practicum: Group Supervision in School Counseling

Research Interests

Ms. Gupta's research and advocacy interests include post-secondary readiness, social and emotional learning, family engagement, mental health training and awareness, improving college access, and training future school counselors.

Education

DePaul University
Human Services and Counseling, M.Ed.

The George Washington University
English Literature, B.A.

k-gupta@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Fall 2024
Office hours TBA.

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5550

Counselor Education

College of Education

Main Campus

Kyle Goodwin, Ph.D.

Dona Wisniewski — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:33:10 +0000

Kyle Goodwin, Ph.D.

Dona Wisniewski Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:33

Kyle

Goodwin

Assistant Professor; Faculty Advisor for Couple and Family Counseling and the Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling programs

Expertise

Dr. Kyle Goodwin is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. Dr. Goodwin is a military veteran who wishes to explore beneficial techniques for better help veterans, active duty personnel, and first responders in coping with their traumatic experiences. Dr. Goodwin also specializes in men's issues, working with men of different backgrounds to process feelings and emotions to live beyond the social constructs placed on men.

Courses Taught

COUN 401 Professional Orientation and Legal and Ethical Practices in Counseling

COUN 403 Theories of Counseling

COUN 424 Resiliency, Wellness, and Self-Care in Trauma Counseling

COUN 430 Social and Cultural Diversity in Counseling

Research Interests

Men's issues; military veterans and first responders; BIPOC Mental Health

Education

Northern Illinois University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.

Lewis University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

Universituy of Phoenix-San Diego
Human Services, B.S.

Selected Publications

Goodwin, K. P. (Spring 2023). Christianity and Mental Health Counseling: The Voices of the Black Negro-American Experiences.

Goodwin, K. P, and Barton, K. (Summer 2022). Don’t suck it up: Reconnecting males to their mental health. Published in the Annual Illinois Counseling Association Spring Newsletter.

Goodwin, K. P. (in progress). Adventure-Based Therapy: Enhancing Connectedness to Self and Others for Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD.

k-goodwin@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Fall 2024
Thursday: Noon-3:00 p.m. (virtually)
Tuesday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. (in person, by appointment only)

(773) 442-5556

Ph.D.

Counselor Education

College of Education

Main Campus

Publications

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Publications

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PUBLISHED WORKS

Ermis-Demirtas, H., Smith, R. L., & Watson, J. C. (2022). Development and initial validation of the Multidimensional Sense of Emptiness Scale. The Counseling Psychologist, 50(7), 918-941. View publication

Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2018). Sense of emptiness: Development and validation of a scale (Publication No. 10840132) [Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Ermis-Demirtas, H., Luo, Y., Huang, Y. (2022). The trauma of COVID-19-fueled discrimination: Posttraumatic stress in Asian American adolescents. Professional School Counseling, 26(1b), 1-13. View publication

Ermis-Demirtas, H., Luo, Y., & Huang, Y. (2022). When discrimination hurts: The impact of Covid-19-associated discrimination on anxiety and depression symptoms in Asian American adolescents. International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation, 11(3), 153–160. View publication

Ermis-Demirtas, H., Luo, Y., & Wu, J. R. (2022). Trauma informed school counseling practices to address COVID-19-fueled discrimination and racial trauma in Asian American youth: A Multi-tiered systems of support. In A. Powell (Ed.) Best practices for trauma-informed school counseling (pp. 175-203). Igi-Global. View publication

Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2021). Advocating for Muslim American students in school settings: Practical recommendations for school counselors and educators. In M. Rausch and L. Gallo (Eds.) Strengthening school counselor advocacy and practice for important populations and difficult topics (pp. 41-61). Igi-Global. View publication

Ermis-Demirtas, H., Donath, J., Weber, L., Bradley, N., & Rizzo, N. (2023). Resilient Warriors: An expressive arts-based resiliency program to promote rural upper elementary students’ resilience and well-being. Professional School Counseling Evidence Based School Counseling Conference Proceedings Special Issue, 27(1a), 1-9. View publication

Ermis-Demirtas, H., & Rizzo, N. Resilient Warriors (under-review). A mixed-methodological evaluation of an expressive arts based resiliency small group intervention with socioeconomically disadvantaged rural elementary students. Manuscript submitted to the Professional School Counseling.

Schmidt, E., Smith, R. L., Ratanavivan, W., & Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2019) A STEM achievement motivation program: Perspectives of elementary school students. Professional School Counseling Journal, 23. View publication

Ermis-Demirtas, H. (2018). Establishing content-related validity evidence for assessments in counseling: Application of a sequential mixed-method approach. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. View publication

Ermis-Demirtas, H., Watson, J. C., Karaman, M. A., Freeman, P., Kumaran, A., Haktanir, A., & Streeter, A. M. (2018) Psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Hispanic college students. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. View publication

Haktanir, K., Watson, J. C., Ermis-Demirtas, H., Kumaran, A., Streeter, A. M., Freeman, P., & Karaman, M. A. (2018) Resilience, academic self-concept and college adjustment among first-year students. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, and Practice. View publication

Gilfillan, B. H., Das, B., Erickson, D., & Gupta, K. (2021). Involving families in the post-secondary planning process: A case study. Professional School Counseling, 25(1). View publication

Das, B., & Gilfillan, B. H. (2021). Utilizing family systems theory in college readiness counseling. Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 33(1), 71-82. View publication

Fleming, A. F., Phillips, B. N., Gilfillan, B. H., Gray, J., & McCloskey, M. (2020). Positively engaged pathways: A brief pre-employment intervention for transition age youth with disabilities. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 34(4), 284-296. View publication

Gilfillan, B. H., Kim, S. R., & Prescod, D. J. (2020). International College Options: An influential professional development program for school counselors. Journal of School Counseling, 18(3), 1-23. View publication

Prescod, D. J., Gilfillan, B. H., Belser, C., Orndorff, R., & Ishler, M. (2019). Career decision-making for undergraduates enrolled in career planning courses. College Quarterly, 22(2), 1-14. View publication

Gilfillan, B. H. (2018). School counselors and college readiness counseling. Professional School Counseling, 21(1), 1-10. View publication

Mason, E. C. M., Cheatham, C. B., Gilfillan, B. H., Gueh, B. B., Henderson, H. B., & Robertson, A. (2022). School counselors as leaders: Best practices for developing postsecondary readiness programming. In E. M. Hines, & L. Owen (Eds.), Equity-Based Career Development and Postsecondary Transitions: An American Imperative. IAP.

Gilfillan, B., & Schultz, K. (2019). Counseling the transnational applicant. In J. Mathis, R. M. Rall, & T. M. Laudino (Eds.), Fundamentals of college admission counseling: A textbook for graduate students and practicing counselors (5thed.). NACAC.

Bryan, J., Griffith, D., Henry, L., & Gilfillan, B. (2019). School-family-community partnership strategies for promoting college readiness and access. In J. Mathis, R. M. Rall, & T. M. Laudino (Eds.), Fundamentals of college admission counseling: A textbook for graduate students and practicing counselors (5th ed.). NACAC.

Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Grenawalt, T.A., Mpofu, N., Chan, F., Lee, B., & Tansey, T. N. (2023). Employer practices for integrating people with disabilities into workplace: A scoping review introduction. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 37 (1), 60-79. View publication

Chen, X., Wu, J. R., Grenawalt, T.A., Mpofu, N., Chan, F., & Tansey, T. N. (2023). Employer practice for customized training for onboarding of people with disabilities. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 37 (1), 10-22. View publication

Dutta, A., Kundu, M., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Bezyak, J., Boen, R., ... & Chan, F. (2022). Evaluating Career Self-Efficacy of African American College Students With Disabilities: A Factor-Analytic Approach. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 35(4), 298-309.

Iwanaga, K., Chen, X., Wu, J. R., Lee, B., Deppert, B., Tansey, T., Chan, C., Tao, J. & Chan, F. (2022). Psychometric validation of the Wisconsin Community Participation Scale in a sample of people with chronic health conditions and disabilities living in the community. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 66(1), 58-65. View publication

Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Chan, F., Lee, B., Chen, X., Walker, R., Fortuna, K. & Brooks, J. (2022). Organizational support and positive organizational psychology factors contributing to job satisfaction in peer support specialists. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. View publication

Wu, J. R., Kundu, M., Iwanaga, K., Chan, F., Chen, X., Rumrill, P., & Wehman, P. (2022). Social-cognitive career theory predictors of goal persistence in Black college students with disabilities. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Advance online publication. View publication

Brooks, J. M., Wu, J. R., Umucu, E., Storm, M., Chiu, C.-Y., Walker, R., & Fortuna, K. L. (2021). Key components of recovery predict occupational performance and health in peer support specialists. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. Advance online publication. View publication

Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R., Armstrong, A., Kaya, C., Dutta, A., Kundu, M., & Chan, F. (2021). Assessing perceived social support among African American college students with disabilities: A confirmatory factor analysis. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 34(2), 127-140.

Iwanaga, K., Wu, J. R, Chan, F., Rumrill, P., Wehman, P., Brooke, V., Avellone, L., & Taylor, J. (2021). A systematic review of systematic reviews of secondary health conditions, health promotion, and employment of people with intellectual disabilities. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counseling. Advance online publication. View publication

Koch, L., Rumrill, P., Wu, J. R., Rumrill, S., Iwanaga, K., & Chan, F. (2021). Effective vocational rehabilitation services for improving the postsecondary educational and employment outcomes of young adults with traumatic brain injuries. Brain Injury Professional Magazine, 17(3), 15-20.

Rumrill, P., Sánchez, J., Wu, J. R., Stuart, S., Iwanaga, K., Li, J., & Chan, F. (2021). Differences in employment concerns between Hispanic and Caucasian persons with multiple sclerosis: A propensity score matching analysis. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 54, 33-42. View publication

Rumrill, S., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Lee, B., Chan, F., & Pfaller, J. (2021). Psychometric validation of a simplified version of the Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale. Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education, 35(3), 158-167. View publication

Wu, J. R., Brooks, J., Chan, F., Iwanaga, K., Ditchman, N., Chen, X., & Lee, B. (2021). Evaluating a self-determination theory model of physical activity and exercise in musculoskeletal pain: A structural equation modeling approach. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 35, 248-262. http:// dx.doi.org/ 10.1891/RE-21-05

Dutta, A., Kundu, M., Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Chapin, M., Boen, R., Ruiz, D., Merckerson, C., & Chan, F. (2020). Assessing learning style of African American college students with disability. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 51(1) 42-57. View publication

Wu, J. R., Kesselmayer, R. F., Smedema, S., Chen, X., Lee, B., Rumrill, S., Pfaller, J., & Chan, F. (2020). Psychometric properties of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule in people with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 52 (2), 185-194. View publication

Wu, J. R., Iwanaga, K., Chen, X, Lee, B., Umucu, E., Tao, J., Grenawalt, T.A., Pfaller, J., Chan, F. (2019). Psychometric validation of the Brief Multiple Sclerosis Community Participation Scale. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 51(1), 33-39. View publication

Current Research

Scott Meyer — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:31:57 +0000

Current Research

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Race/Ethnicity Minority Students Success and Mental Health

Dr. Wu’s work centers on helping race/ethnicity minority students and students with disabilities prepare for and obtain gainful employment, which can be an effective strategy to reduce income inequality and improve upward mobility. Strategies to combat systematic bias and achieve racial equality should be a high priority in the counseling profession.

Health Promotion, and Positive Psychology

Dr. Wu’s research focuses on health promotion intervention for people with disabilities, which have the potential to improve their secondary health and mental health conditions, employment status, and quality of life. Understanding the barriers and facilitators of health promoting behaviors is necessary to develop effective health promotion behavioral interventions for this population. Being healthy is a critical condition for optimal functioning and full integration into all aspects of society and community participation, including work, and independent living.

Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Application

Dr. Wu’s work focuses on developing and validating rehabilitation and mental health counseling interventions to improve psychosocial and employment outcomes of people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Dr. Wu has contributed to the RRTC-EBP VR evidence-based practice technical manual at UW-Madison. She also co-authored a book chapter on evidence-based practice and research utilization in Tarvydas and Hartley’s Handbook for the Professional Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling as well as a book chapter on strategies for reducing prejudice toward people with disabilities. Her research has been published in referred articles.

Test Construction and Research Methodology

Dr. Wu’s research involves the development and validation of psychological measures to be used as public health and rehabilitation surveillance instruments in clinical settings. Additionally, she is interested in the effectiveness of positive psychology and health promotion interventions in improving health attitude, literacy and engagement in health-promoting behaviors. Her contribution to the field includes three book chapters in Strauser, Tensey and Chan’s handbook for Assessment in rehabilitation and mental health counseling and several refereed articles.

Lab Members

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Lab Members

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FACULTY AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFILES

Dr. Hulya Ermis

Dr. Hulya Ermis is an assistant professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Department of Counselor Education at 91Porn. Dr. Ermis is a licensed school counselor in the state of Wisconsin and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Illinois. Prior to joining this Department, Dr. Ermis served as an assistant professor of School Counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, supervising Practicum and Internship School Counseling students and coordinating the play therapy services offered to children within the rural community. Dr. Ermis currently works with children of divorce and with a history of trauma and blends different forms of play therapy to address a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Dr. Ermis’ scholarship, expertise, and excellence in research has been recognized with the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES) Research Award (2020), University of Wisconsin-Stout Outstanding Emerging Researcher Award (2021), and Illinois Counseling Association Publication Award (2022).

Dr. Beth Gilfillan

Dr. Beth Gilfillan is an Assistant Professor of School Counseling at 91Porn. She has a doctorate degree in Counselor Education & Supervision from Penn State University, a master’s degree in Counseling from DePaul University, and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Psychological Services from Northwestern University. Prior to her role as a school counselor educator, she was an educational researcher at Northwestern University and a high school counselor for ten years in Illinois, specializing in post-secondary counseling. She currently serves as a co-leader of the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision’s School Counseling Interest Network, and served as President of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling in 2015-16. Dr. Gilfillan provides professional development related to post-secondary counseling to school districts and school counselors across the country. Her research and advocacy interests include training school counselors, improving college access, college and career readiness, and supporting first generation college students and their families. She is currently the Project Director on a $4 million grant from the Department of Education that supports the training of school counseling students.

Dr. Jia Wu

Jia Rung Wu, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of Rehabilitation Counseling Program in the Department of Counselor Education of 91Porn. She is a certified rehabilitation counselor, a license professional counselor in Wisconsin, and occupational therapist in Taiwan. With over 13 years of professional experience in the rehabilitation field, Dr. Wu has made significant contributions to the academic community by publishing over 50 refereed journal articles, seven book chapters and seven in press articles. She was awarded the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) Research Award (2nd place, 2017), and an ARCA Doctoral Student Research Award (1st Place, 2018). Her dissertation, for which she was awarded the Dr. Alo Dutta Memorial Scholarship Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Research (the Best Dissertation Award) in 2019. Dr. Wu’s research achievements have earned her several grants and fellowship, including the National Institute on Disability Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Switzer Merit Research Fellowship Grant (#90SFGE0035-01-00, $70,000) and NEIU Research Excellence Award in 2021. She is also a recipient of NEIU Summer Research Grant ($5,000) and Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) Institute Fellow in 2022. Her programmatic research includes: 1) Race/Ethnicity Minority Students Success and Mental Health, 2) Health Promotion, and Positive Psychology, 3) Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Application and 4) Test Construction and Research Methodology.

Jennifer Young, Ph.D.

Dona Wisniewski — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:01:11 +0000

Jennifer Young, Ph.D.

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Jennifer

Young

Instructor

Courses Taught

COUN 407 Advanced Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Research Interests

Race-Based Trauma and Emotional Expression in African American Couples and Families

Education

Governors State University
Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.

Governors State University
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling, M.A.

j-youngman@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Fall 2024
Monday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5550

Ph.D.

Counselor Education

College of Education

Main Campus

Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling

Vesna Misoska — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:23:42 +0000

Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling

The Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling is a 30-credit hour program that prepares students to assist individuals with psychiatric, developmental, cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence, integration and inclusion into employment and the community. The certificate program is for those who already possess a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field of study, and desire to obtain rehabilitation counseling certification through Category 3 eligibility requirements set forth by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).

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Department

Counselor Education

Affiliation

College of Education

Type

Graduate Non-degree Certificate

Location

Main Campus

The Department of Counselor Education, which offers the Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling, is housed within the Daniel L. Goodman College of Education. The Department offers flexible evening classes.

Counselor Education students receive personalized attention from skilled professors in small class sizes and gain valuable connections in the counseling field at local, national, and international levels.

Northeastern offers an affordable tuition and convenient urban locations accessible by car or public transportation.

The Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling program prepares students for employment in such settings including, but not limited to:

State vocational rehabilitation agencies
Hospitals and schools
Department of Veterans Affairs
Behavioral health agencies including substance abuse programs/trainning and evaluation centers
Social Security Administration
Community rehabilitation programs

For more detailed career information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Take a closer look at the Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling and the courses offered toward the program.

Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling

If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact Counselor Education at (773) 442-5550 or counsedu@neiu.edu.

Counselor Education

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We offer an education with value.

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Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling

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The Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling teaches you how to assist individuals with psychiatric, developmental, cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence, integration and inclusion into employment and the community.