research. She has practiced clinically for 17 years, taught for 14, and is the author of the 2019 book Strong Couples: Basic Skills that Elicit Connection and Transform Relationships.
Kimberly Nelson, PhD, LPC, ACC, RYT, is core faculty in the clinical mental health counseling program at Walden University and is the lead faculty for couples and family counseling. Dr. Nelson received her master’s degree in psychology from Eastern Washington University and her PhD in counselor education and supervision from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Nelson is a licensed professional counselor; approved clinical supervisor; chartered psychologist in Alberta, Canada; and a disaster mental health volunteer for the American Red Cross. Her 25 years of experience in higher education are varied, including several years of teaching at traditional universities, with the last 17 years spent teaching exclusively in online graduate programs accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs. Her clinical work is diverse and includes community mental health, private practice, and assessment and counseling in schools from K–12. Her teaching and research interests include counselor wellness, mindfulness, therapeutic yoga, couples, and supervision. In addition to her teaching, she maintains a small private practice in Austin, Texas.
Rhemma D. Payne, MA, LMHC, NCC, ACS, is a doctoral candidate and contributing faculty at Walden University in the School of Counseling. Ms. Payne serves in a clinical capacity as therapist and owner in private practice, in leadership capacity as cocurator of Tapestry: Sister Circle mentorship group, and in service capacity as membership coordinator of Chi Sigma Iota–Omega Zeta chapter and secretary of the Monroe County women’s commission. Ms. Payne is a 2020 recipient of the National Board for Certified Counselors Foundation’s doctoral fellowship, awarded $20,000 for her service and commitment to serving underrepresented populations through research, practice, and advocacy.
Pamela G. Riley, PhD, NCC, LBS, LPC, received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed her undergraduate degree with a major in sociology and a double minor in criminal justice and history. She completed her PhD in counselor education and supervision at Walden University. She is a licensed behavior specialist and licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. She also has a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Riley has previous experience with children’s mental health service delivery in homes, schools, and the community. She works with others in a private practice and does outpatient therapy as well as medical-necessity psychological evaluations and psychological assessments. She also supervises master’s-level clinicians working toward licensure in Pennsylvania. Dr. Riley is just starting her own counseling practice, Empowerment With Grace, LLC. She has a passion for advocacy and for coaching and empowering others to self-advocate. She has presented at national and regional counseling conferences, and she has published in scholarly journals. Her research interests include Asperger’s syndrome, autism, trauma, and social justice issues.
Sidney L. Shaw, EdD, is a clinical professional counselor and core faculty at Walden University in the School of Counseling. He has been a mental health counselor since 2002, working with adults, adolescents, and families. His clinical experience includes working in rural community mental health in Alaska, school counseling, adventure-based counseling, medical clinic settings for Native peoples, private practice, and as a mental health consultant for Job Corps. He has conducted trainings and presentations at national, regional, state, and local levels. His research interests include feedback-informed counseling, common factors, multicultural counseling, suicide assessment, and counselor self-efficacy and self-assessment. He is a published author in peer-reviewed journals, including The Family Journal, Journal of Mental Health Counseling, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, and Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development. He has also published several articles in Counseling Today and codeveloped a professional training video on the topic of multicultural orientation in counseling.
Ann Vernon, PhD, is a professor emerita at the University of Northern Iowa, where she served as coordinator of the school and mental health counseling programs for many years. She also had a private practice, specializing in counseling children and adolescents. Dr. Vernon has published 23 books, as well as numerous chapters and articles. She is past president of the Albert Ellis Institute and is considered a leading expert on applications of rational emotive behavior therapy with youth. Currently, she is an international consultant, offering rational emotive behavior therapy trainings in various parts of the world. Dr. Vernon received the Distinguished Professional Service Award from ACES in 2019.
Cirecie A. West-Olatunji, PhD, is the Melba Fortuné Martinez Endowed Professor in the counselor education program and director of the Center for Traumatic Stress Research at Xavier University of Louisiana. She has received numerous awards from national organizations and has been recognized as an ACA Fellow. Nationally, Dr. West-Olatunji has initiated several clinical research projects that focus on traumatic stress and systemic oppression. Her publications include three coauthored books, numerous book chapters, and over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. West-Olatunji has delivered research papers throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Robert E. Wubbolding, EdD, presents workshops of practical demonstrations on how to counsel a wide variety of clients. He is director of the Center for Reality Therapy in Cincinnati, Ohio; professor emeritus at Xavier University; and director of training for the William Glasser Institute (1987–2011). Dr. Wubbolding has taught reality therapy in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. A counselor and psychologist, he has been a high school counselor, elementary school counselor, a halfway house counselor for ex-offenders, and a consultant to the drug and alcohol abuse programs of the U.S. Army and Air Force. He is a qualified trauma therapist. Dr. Wubbolding is author of 18 books, including Reality Therapy and Self-Evaluation, published by ACA in 2017, as well as author of 40 chapters in textbooks. In October 2005, he was awarded Outstanding Graduate for the 1970s decade by the University of Cincinnati Counseling Department. He received the “Legend of Counseling” award at the ACA Annual Conference in Hawaii in 2014, and the “Friend of Singapore” award in 2016. He has introduced reality therapy in Romania, Malta, and South Korea, among other countries.
Mark Young, PhD, is an associate professor at Gonzaga University, where he serves as director of the marriage and family counseling program in the Department of Counselor Education. His research interests are healthy couple relationships and live supervision. He has written several articles and book chapters in the areas of couples counseling and supervision.
Anthony Zazzarino, PhD, is an assistant professor at Rutgers University in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, where he is core faculty in the master’s program in rehabilitation counseling and the doctoral program in psychiatric rehabilitation. Dr. Zazzarino is the field experience coordinator for the counselor education and supervision track. Dr. Zazzarino is actively presenting at local, state, national, and international conferences related to sexual, affectional, and gender identity; multiculturalism; psychiatric rehabilitation methods; counseling services; substance use disorders; housing; and supervision practices. Furthermore, he has an extensive clinical history providing supportive services to adults with a serious mental illness living in supported housing agencies and continues to conduct clinical work today. Dr. Zazzarino provides group therapy for adolescents and adults at an intensive outpatient program, outpatient counseling services at his private practice, and clinical supervision for counselors who need supervised clinical hours in New Jersey.
Chapter 1
Helping Relationships and Theoretical Foundations for Counseling and Psychotherapy
David Capuzzi, Mark D. Stauffer, and Rhemma D. Payne
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