‹ Psychology and Counseling DEPARTMENT

Instilling a strong professional identity in students is an important aspect of our program. We encourage and collaborate with students to present at professional conferences, enter ACA sponsored contents, take on leadership roles, and apply for scholarships. We believe this type of involvement will inspire students to become involved in professional communities and advocate for the role of professional counselors. Below are student highlights we are especially proud of. 

Student Presentations and Research

(bold = student presenters)

Behun, R. J., & Fulton, M. (2018, April). Beyond moral principles and ethical codes: Avoiding negligence lawsuits by practicing a legal standard of care. Presented paper at the 8^th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania Statewide Conference, West Chester, PA.

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Grippo, A. E., & Behun, R. J. (2018, April). 13 reasons why we can help: Enhancing counselor community engagement through professional advocacy. Presented poster at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

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Monday, E., & Muse-Burke, J. L. (2018, February). The impact of social support, spirituality, and hopelessness on suicidality in first year college students. Poster presented at the American College Counseling Association Conference, Charlotte, NC.

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Muse-Burke, J. L., & Graziano, K. (2018, February). Creative strategies to increase counselors’ spiritual competence and awareness. Paper presented at the American College Counseling Association Conference, Charlotte, NC.

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Nice, M. & Barna, J. (December, 2017).  The school counselor’s role in supporting college and career readiness for students with ASD.  Presented at the Pennsylvania School Counselor’s Association annual conference, Hershey, PA. 

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Rosemergy, A. & Barna, J. (December, 2017).  How sweet it is…to be prepared for life after high school.  Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania School Counseling Association, Hershey, PA. 

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Muse-Burke, J. L., Gericke, M., & Davis, S. L. (2017, April). Mindfulness in counseling and clinical supervision: Strategies for integration. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania State-Wide Conference, Scranton, PA.

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Davis, S. L., Clark, K., Gericke, M. M., Dunbar, N., Galassi, A. M., Behun, R. J., & Ahmed, S. A. (2016, April). Blurred lines: Defining counseling for undergraduates majoring in the helping professions. Presented at the American Counseling Association-Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada.

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Gericke, M. M., & Behun, R. J. (2016, November). Interfaith view of possession as it relates to mental health professionals. Presented poster at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association 48^th Annual Conference, State College, PA. 

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Behun, R. J., & Davis, S. L. (2016, November). The role personal and professional values play in cultural and clinical issues in counseling ethics. Presented seminar at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association 48^th Annual Conference, State College, PA.

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Davis, S. L., Clark, K., Gericke, M. M., Dunbar, N., Galassi, A. M., Behun, R. J., & Ahmed, S. A. (2016, April). Blurred lines: Defining counseling for undergraduates majoring in the helping professions. Presented poster at the 6^th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania Statewide Conference, Scranton, PA. 

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Clark, K. & Behun, R. J. (2016, February). Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today: Creating new family habits now. Family Focus: Newsletter of the Hildebrandt Learning Centers.

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Behun, R. J., & Davis, S. L. (2015, November). Best practices for selecting and implementing an ethical decision-making model. Presented paper at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association 47^th Annual Conference, State College, PA. 

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Behun, R. J., Clark, K., & Putney, H. (2015, November). Child pornography disclosures: Are new mandated reporting laws discouraging offenders from seeking treatment?. Presented paper at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association 47^th Annual Conference, State College, PA 

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Clark, K. & Behun, R. J. (2015, October). Back to school blues: How school provokes anxiety for our children and what parents can do to help ease it. Family Focus: Newsletter of the Hildebrandt Learning Centers.

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Behun, R. J., Cerrito, J. A., Davis, S. L., Nice, M., Szumski, J., & Anderson, V. I. (2015, April). The ethical decision making process and its impact on personal wellness: The standard of self-care. Presented paper at the 5^th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania Statewide Conference, University Park, PA. 

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Behun, R. J., Fudge, S. M., Dirocco, D., Gericke, M. M., Galassi, A. M., & Meek, T. A. (2015, April). Implementing a grass-roots advocacy action plan for LGBTQ youth: The role of professional counselors as advocates for social justice. Presented paper at the 5^th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Pennsylvania Statewide Conference, University Park, PA.

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Gericke, M. & Behun, R. J. (2015, February). Language of the heart: Using art as an instrument for communication. Family Focus: Newsletter of the Hildebrandt Learning Centers.

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Sallavanti, M. I., & Muse-Burke, J. L. (2014, November). Fostering mentor relationships in graduate counseling programs. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, State College, PA.   

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Muse-Burke, J. L., Evans, K., & Sallavanti, M. I. (2013, November). From idea to acceptance: Strategies for publishing from the JPCA editor. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, State College, PA.

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Sallavanti, M. I., & Muse-Burke, J. L. (2013, November). Integrating evidence-based spirituality and mindfulness interventions into counseling. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, State College, PA.

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Barna, J., Pero, N., Rojek, J., Malcolm, B. (2012, December).  Growing up gifted:  Helping students in gifted programs maximize potential and combat social concerns.  Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association, Lancaster, PA.

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Liebovitz, D.& Ahmed,S. (2011). Genograms and interventions and therapeutic tools for families. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, State College, PA.

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Jennings, S., Laiso, K., Moser, E., Pero, N. & Barna, J. (2011, December). TLK 2 ME: Effective communication skills for the tech savvy teen.  Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association, Lancaster, PA.

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Barna, J., Demianovich, K., Jennings, S., Laiso, K., Moser, E., Pero, N., & Romano, J. (2011, February).  Professional portfolios: A blueprint for building a successful school counseling program.  Presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association, Lancaster, PA.

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Eisenhard, M. L., Laible, D., & Barna, J.  (2011, October).  Empathic anger, empathy, prosocial behavior, and bullying: Implications for school counselors.  Poster presentation at the Pennsylvania Counselor Association annual conference, State College, PA.