Allison L. Smith

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1 Allison L. Smith EDUCATION August 2008 May 2005 May 2002 Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling and Counselor Education University of North Carolina at Greensboro (CACREP approved) Master of Education, Community Counseling College of William and Mary (CACREP approved) Bachelor of Arts, Psychology University of Virginia CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES National Certified Counselor, #203805, National Board for Certified Counselors Approved Clinical Supervisor, #ACS00878, Center for Credentialing & Education PUBLICATIONS PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Smith, A. L. (2009). Role play in counselor education and supervision: Innovative ideas, gaps, and future directions. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 4, Smith, A. L. & Cashwell, C. S. (accept with revisions). Stigma and mental illness: Investigating attitudes of mental health and non mental health professionals and trainees. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development. Roysircar, G., Pignatiello, V., & Smith, A. L. (under review). Lost in cross-cultural transitions: Thinking ecologically about an Asian Indian woman s losses. Smith, A. L. & Cashwell, C. S. (under review). Social distance towards adults with mental illness: Attitudes outside and within the mental health field. Lemberger, M. E., Wachter, C. A., Clemens, E. V., & Smith, A. L. (under review). A qualitative investigation of the referral process from school counselors to mental health counselors. OTHER PUBLICATIONS Smith, A. L. (in press). Exploring power and privilege: Making the invisible knapsack visible. In M. Pope, J. S. Pangelinan, & A. D. Coker (Eds.) Experiential activities for teaching multicultural counseling classes and infusing cultural diversity into core classes. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Smith 1

2 Smith, A. L. & Hall, K. H. (accept with revisions). My metaphor. In S. Degges-White & N. Davis (Eds.) Bringing the Arts to the Science of Counseling: Expressive Arts Interventions across Theoretical Constructs. Lanham, MD: Jason Aronson Publishers. Smith, A. L. & Hall, K. H. (accept with revisions). E-motion and e-motion shield. In S. Degges- White & N. Davis (Eds.) Bringing the Arts to the Science of Counseling: Expressive Arts Interventions across Theoretical Constructs. Lanham, MD: Jason Aronson Publishers Hall, K. H. & Smith, A. L. (accept with revisions). Finding my voice. In S. Degges-White & N. Davis (Eds.) Bringing the Arts to the Science of Counseling: Expressive Arts Interventions across Theoretical Constructs. Lanham, MD: Jason Aronson Publishers Hall, K. H. & Smith, A. L. (accept with revisions). Shadow party. In S. Degges-White & N. Davis (Eds.) Bringing the Arts to the Science of Counseling: Expressive Arts Interventions across Theoretical Constructs. Lanham, MD: Jason Aronson Publishers Smith, A. L. (revise and resubmit). Giving up in Costa Rica: Reflections on social justice in counseling. ACES Social Justice and Human Rights Committee Social Justice in Counseling Story-Collecting Project. Smith, A. L. (2006, Fall). Creativity and counselor education: A look at beginning master s students. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Newsletter. Smith, A. L. (2006, Spring). We're Number 1!...And Number 2! Counseling and Educational Development Departmental Newsletter, UNCG MANUSCRIPTS IN PROCESS Smith, A. L. & Blanchard, A. (Est. Submission Fall 09). Exploring mental illness stigma with families: A narrative approach. Target: The Family Journal. Smith, A. L. & Milsom, A. (Est. Submission Fall 09). Social cognitive career theory and adults with serious mental illness: Implications for career counselors. Target: Career Development Quarterly. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS NATIONAL CONFERENCES Smith, A. L. & Kardatzke, K. (October, 2009). Challenging Students: Transformative strategies for new counselor educators. Poster Presentation, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, San Francisco, CA. Smith, A. L. & Willis, C. J. (October, 2009). Doing vs. talking: Transformative actions for incorporating wellness and self-care in counselor training. Poster Presentation, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, San Francisco, Smith 2

3 CA. Smith, A. L. & Kurinsky, D. (March, 2009). Reducing mental illness stigma with supervision: Does it help? Presentation, American Counseling Association annual conference, Charlotte, NC. Brunelli, M. & Smith, A. L. (October, 2007). Mucking houses, mucking lives: A look at social justice from the eye of hurricane Katrina, Poster Presentation, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Columbus, OH. Hall-Renn, K., Smith, A. L., & Benshoff, J. (October, 2007). When words are not enough: Using movement, drama, and music to create here and now learning experiences, Presentation, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Columbus, OH. REGIONAL CONFERENCES Smith, A. L. (October, 2008). Attitudes towards adults with mental illness: Stigma and the mental health professional, Presentation, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Houston, TX. Smith, A. L. (2006, September). Creativity in counseling: Building the foundation, Roundtable session, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Orlando, FL. Langfitt, A., & Smith, A. L., (2006, September). Enhancing diversity through creative expression, Presentation, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Orlando, FL. STATE CONFERENCES Smith, A. L. (September, 2007). Stigma and mental illness: Implications for counselors, Poster Presentation, Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North Carolina, Durham, NC. Smith, A. L. & Hall-Renn, K. (2007, February). Creative embodiment: Useful tools for addressing the body in counseling, Presentation, North Carolina Counseling Association Annual Conference, Durham, NC. Smith, A. L. (2006, September). How are you feeling today? Exploring emotions with Mood Hats, Poster Presentation, Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC. Smith, A. L. & Brunelli, M. (2006, February). Creative approaches to motivational interviewing, Presentation, North Carolina Counseling Association annual conference, Durham, NC. Smith 3

4 Kardatzke, K., Brunelli, M., & Smith, A. L. (2005). Childhood aggression: Influences and implications, Poster Presentation, Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC. Smith, A. L., Langfitt, A., & Tempest, L. (2005). Maximizing the internship experience, Presentation, Virginia Association for Counseling Education and Supervision Graduate Student Conference, Williamsburg, VA. INVITED LOCAL PRESENTATIONS Smith, A. L. (2008, February). Supplies and strategies: Integrating creativity in counseling. Inservice, Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling and Consulting Center, Greensboro, NC. Smith, A. L. (Fall 2007 & Spring 2008). Co-presented an Ethics Workshop for Licensed Professional Counselors of North Carolina to fulfill NCBLPC ethics requirement for licensure renewal (paid). GRANTS The Faculty Mini-Grant Program ($3,000), Antioch University New England. Measuring mental illness stigma: An instrument development project (Summer, 2009). Smith, A. L. (PI), Clemens, E. V., & Welfare, L. E. (Submitted). APF Visionary and Weiss Grant ($17,410), The American Psychological Foundation. Measuring mental illness stigma: An instrument development project (Spring, 2009). Smith, A. L., Clemens, E. V., & Welfare, L. E. (Submitted but not funded). Advancement of Teaching and Learning Grant ($6,000), The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Teaching and Learning Center. Enhancing creativity in counselor education courses (Spring, 2007). Mobley, A. K., Milsom, A., Murray, C., Wester, K., & Smith, A. L. (Funded). Make a Difference Grant ($500), Counseling Association of Humanistic Education and Development (C-AHEAD). Stigma and Mental Illness: An Investigation of Attitudes. (Fall, 2007). Smith, A. L. (Submitted but not funded). Association for Creativity in Counseling Research Grant ($250), Creativity in counseling: Building a foundation (March, 2006). Smith, A. L. (Submitted but not funded). CLINICAL EXPERIENCE May 2009 Present May 2006 Clinical Resident, MAPS Counseling Services Keene, NH Provide individual counseling to clients for a total of hours/week Participate in clinical staff meetings Clinic Intern, Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling and Consulting Center Smith 4

5 July 2006 Jan July 2006 Jan May 2005 June June 2005 June July 2003 Greensboro, NC Provided individual counseling to college students Conducted psychosocial assessments on new clients Performed clerical duties at front desk such as scheduling counseling, supervision, and other appointments at clinic Participated in clinic staff meetings Advanced Counseling Internship, Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center Greensboro, NC Facilitated psychiatric and dual diagnosis treatment groups for adult inpatient unit Facilitated psychoeducational groups for adult inpatient unit Provided individual counseling on the adult inpatient unit Conducted psychosocial assessments on adult inpatient unit Participated in treatment team meetings Consulted with psychiatrists, case managers, nurses, and counselors about individual treatment planning Counseling Internship and Practicum, Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital Williamsburg, VA Facilitated group counseling groups for adult inpatients Facilitated individual counseling for adult inpatients Transported and supervised adult inpatients to community support meetings Provided vocational training to adult inpatients at a fair-trade craft store for empowerment program Consulted with psychiatrists, case managers, nurses, and counselors about individual treatment planning Shelter Staff Member, Avalon Center for Women and Children Williamsburg, VA Conducted intake assessments Answered 24 hour domestic violence and sexual assault hotline Administered medications Facilitated group support meetings Provided information on community resources Attended monthly treatment team meetings with shelter director, program director, shelter staff members, and counselors Maintained safety by enforcing shelter rules Mental Health Residential Counselor, Region Ten Community Services Board Charlottesville, VA Taught basic living skills in a residential treatment program for adults with chronic and severe mental illness Administered medications Ran group and individual support meetings Provided recourses and support regarding community resources Smith 5

6 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Maintained safety by enforcing house rules Developed and maintained individualized treatment plans Attended weekly treatment team meetings Transported and accompanied clients to psychiatric and medical appointments Aug Present May 2008 June 2008 Aug Dec July 2007 May 2007 June 2007 Aug May 2007 Assistant Professor, Applied Psychology Department, Clinical MH Counseling Antioch University New England, Keene, NH (all courses master s level) Research and Evaluation (Fall 09, Spring 09) Professional Orientation and Ethics (Fall 08, Spring 09) Fundamentals of Therapeutic Interaction (Fall 09, Fall 08) Co-Instructor, Department of Counseling and Educational Development University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Understanding Grief and Loss (master s and adv. undergraduate level) Instructor, Department of Counseling and Educational Development University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Helping Skills (master s level) Co-Instructor, Department of Counseling and Counselor Education, Lynchburg College Sir Arthur Lewis College in Castries, St. Lucia Career Counseling (master s level) Instructor, Department of Counseling and Educational Development University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Creative Approaches in Helping Relationships (master s and adv. undergraduate level) Instructor, Department of Counseling and Educational Development University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Helping Skills (undergraduate level, 2 semesters) SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE August Practicum and Professional Seminar Leader, Applied Psychology Department, Present Antioch University New England, Keene, NH Counseling Practicum/Internship o Providing group, triadic, and individual supervision of five second year masters students enrolled in practicum/internship experience o Serving as a liaison for internship site supervisor August Internship Supervisor, Department of Counseling & Educational Development, May 2008 University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Counseling Internship Smith 6

7 o Provided group supervision of four second year masters students enrolled in internship experience o Provided individual supervision of four second year maters students enrolled in internship experience o Served as a liaison for internship site supervisor August Practicum Supervisor, Department of Counseling & Educational Development, May 2007 University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Counseling in Community Settings o Provided group supervision of five first year masters students o Placement of students in community agencies o Graduate Assistant Coordinator CED 610/620, Counseling Practicum o Provided group supervision of five first year masters students CED 612, Counseling Across the Lifespan o Provided group supervision of five second year masters students CED 620, Counseling Theories o Provided group supervision of three first year masters students o Provided individual supervision of one first year masters student CED 669, Career Counseling o Provided group supervision of four second year masters students CED 688, Advanced Practicum o Provided individual and triadic supervision to two first year masters students o Provided group supervision to four first year masters students Fall May 2007 Practicum Graduate Assistant, Department of Counseling & Educational Development, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC CED 605, Counseling and Guidance of Diverse Populations CED 642, Substance Abuse Counseling CED 690, Counselors Working with Families CED 610, Helping Relationships CED 688, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning NATIONAL SERVICE 2009-Present Editorial Board Member, Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development 2009-Present Editorial Board Member, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine Present ACES Product Development committee member, NARACES representative UNIVERSITY SERVICE 2009-Present 2008-Present Antioch University Blue Book Commission, New England faculty representative, Antioch University Academic Technology committee member, Antioch University New England Smith 7

8 CMHC assistant professor search committee member, Antioch University New England 2008-Present Dance and Movement Therapy Program review and revisioning committee member, Antioch University New England COMMUNITY SERVICE May May 2007 May Aug.2006 June 2005 Jan May 2002 Volunteer, Triad Health Project, Greensboro, NC Served in various capacities for local non-profit AIDS organization Arranged speaker from Triad Health Project to visit undergraduate classroom Ushered at local theater for productions and represented the organization Americorps: North Carolina Activating Citizenship Through Service, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Completed 300 hours of direct service work to contribute to community service work in North Carolina Attended member meeting Engaged in reflection activities to highlight the importance of serving Greensboro community through community service Volunteer, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica Completed cloud forest preservation volunteer work for five weeks Volunteer, Madison House, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Answered crisis hotline for adults and children in Charlottesville Attended monthly meetings for volunteers Engaged in training for crisis intervention MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILATIONS American Counseling Association Counseling Association for Humanistic Education and Development (C-AHEAD) Association for Counselor Education and Supervision North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Board of Certified Counselors Chi Sigma Iota, Upsilon Nu Chi Chapter, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Chair, Awards Committee, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Mu Chapter, College of William and Mary, Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honors Society, College of William and Mary, Vice President of Social Affairs, Honor Council, College of William and Mary, Smith 8

9 HONORS AND AWARDS Outstanding Humanistic Dissertation Award, Counseling Association for Humanistic Education and Development, a division of the American Counseling Association, 2009 Marion Pope Franklin Fellowship Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007 Second year doctoral Cohort Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007 Summer Research Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007 LPCANC Graduate Student Fellowship, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Education Award for Excellence, College of William and Mary, 2005 American Counseling Association Ethics Competition, third place master s level, College of William and Mary, 2005 Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling Honor Society) CONTINUING EDUCATION Dance as Ritual, one week workshop, Tamalpa Institute, Kentfield, CA, Summer 2007 Mindfulness Meditation, six week workshop, The Inner I, Greensboro, NC, Spring 2007 A Counselor s View of Italy, one month graduate-level course, University of New Orleans, Summer 2006 HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Traveling, the arts, running Smith 9