Curriculum Vitae. Rebekah J. Byrd. Assistant Professor School Counseling Concentration Coordinator

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 1 Curriculum Vitae Rebekah J. Byrd Assistant Professor School Counseling Concentration Coordinator Department of Human Development & Learning/Counseling Clemmer College of Education byrdrj@etsu.edu East Tennessee State University Phone 423-439-7521 PO Box 70548 Johnson City, TN 37614-0685 Education Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA August 2010 Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education CACREP Accredited Cognate: Counselor Education Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Masters of Science in Education Counseling Dec. 2007 CACREP Accredited Concentration: School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling GPA: 3.97 University of North Carolina at Asheville Bachelor of Arts Dec. 2003 Major: Psychology Dissertation: Evaluating the effects of a Safe Space training on professional school counselors and school counseling trainees Licensed Professional Counselor (NC #7389) Registered Play Therapist (T-1756) National Certified Counselor (NCC # 231937) Certification/Licensure Counseling and Public Health Experience Private Practice Johnson City, TN Counselor (August 2010-present) Provide individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 2 Provide individual play therapy for children and adolescents Provide family play therapy Blair Middle School, Norfolk, VA (CARE NOW, Character And Resilience Education, Norfolk Public Schools and Old Dominion University Working Together) In-school Program Director (June 2008- August 2010) Develop guidance activities, training for advocates, supervision format, and calendar of programming Coordinate and conduct training of advocates Conduct live, group, and individual administrative and developmental supervision of advocates Collaborate with Norfolk Public Schools and Old Dominion University Administrators Assist with data collection, entry and analysis for program evaluation Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA (September 2008 December 2008) Growth Group Leader Preparation of graduate students for growth group experience Perform pre-group screening and orientation interviews Conduct interpersonal process group for two groups of eight to ten students Hold weekly groups Blair Middle School, Norfolk, VA (Responsive Advocacy for Life and Learning in Youth Program, RALLY) In-school Program Co-Coordinator (January 2008-May 2008) Develop guidance activities and assist in the preparation of undergraduate practitioners for the in-school portion of RALLY Collaborate with the site coordinator, Norfolk Public Schools, and Old Dominion University Facilitate weekly developmental supervision with undergraduate practitioners Lead weekly seminar and trainings for practitioners Attend planning meetings with ODU coordinator for supervision of supervision, and assist with program-related research (data collection, entry and analysis, lit reviews, writing, etc) Tanner s Creek Elementary School, Norfolk, VA School Counselor Long Term Substitute (November 2007-January 2008) Utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote students success, provide preventative success, and respond to identified student needs Plan and maintain an effective school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students Campostella Elementary School, Norfolk, VA School Counseling Internship & Long Term Substitute (September 2007-January 2008) Engage in advocacy for students and for an effective school counseling program Promote the use of counseling and guidance activities and develop small group programs to enhance a positive school climate and community Participate in planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating a comprehensive developmental counseling program Lafayette Winona Middle School, Norfolk, VA School Counseling Internship (August 2007-November 2007)

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 3 Demonstrate the ability to participate in coordination, collaboration, referral, and team-building efforts with teachers, parents, support personnel, and community resources to promote program objectives and facilitate successful student development and achievement of all students Develop and present school counseling-related educational programs to administrators, teachers, parents, and the community in the school and at professional conferences Participate in planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a comprehensive developmental counseling program Demonstrate knowledge of prevention and crisis intervention strategies Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Group Co-Facilitator (August 2006-May 2007) Facilitated weekly small group for students with academic difficulties Introduced group topics including time management, goal setting and study skills Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Counseling Practicum (August 2006-December 2006) Practiced basic and intermediate individual counseling skills with six clients for six to eight consecutive sessions each Integrated knowledge and skills learned in previous course work Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Cyber Career Coordinator (June 2006-October 2006) Provided career assistance in person and from a distance through instant messaging, videoconferencing, and email Supplied hands on guidance in the use of career resources Assisted in resume writing, cover letter construction and review, interviewing skills and other career related components Staystat, Norfolk, VA Credentialing Specialist (January 2006-June 2006) Processed and conducted timely and accurate verification of credentialing and recredentialing applications of healthcare practitioners Contacted providers, medical directors, medical office staff, licensing agencies and insurance carriers via telephone, fax, and Internet Maintained production levels and quality scores in accordance with set standards Utilized Microsoft Office programs and credentialing software/databases to achieve tasks New Vistas Behavioral Health Services, Asheville, NC Clinical Case Manager in Crisis Unit (June 2005- December 2005) Worked directly with a team of therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists to provide the best care possible for clients Provided intensive outpatient case management to children and families identified in the crisis unit Clinical Psychology Practice, Chapel Hill, NC Psychometric Technician (May 2004-February 2005) Assisted a Psychologist in private office setting Administered Psychometric testing

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 4 Served as office manager requiring excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, word processing, bookkeeping, billing, data entry and other office work Universal Mental Health, Asheville, NC Community Behavioral Services Technician (January 2004-June 2004) Provided one-on-one direct service to meet the mental health needs of clients with significant functional deficits Service included preventive and therapeutic interventions designed to direct, assist and support ongoing treatment and gains of client Emergency Department- Mission Hospitals (MH) Patient Care Technician-Unit Assistant (September 2003-May 2004) Under the direction of the RN, performed basic nursing care activities as a CNA II, personal care activities, venipuncture, and EKG Gathered, collected and disseminated information in a nursing unit Multifunctional role in which the person functions as both a patient care technician and unit clerk Copestone Child and Adolescent Units- Mission Hospitals Psychiatric Technician (April 2002- May 2004) Provided direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders. Ensured the safety and well-being of each patient. Supported the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Certified Nurses Assistant Graduate Courses Teaching Experience Course Content Title of Course Semester Taught Developmental Psychopathology HDAL 5825 Summer 2012 for Counselors Reality Based Play Therapy HDAL 4965/5956 Summer 2012 with Children and Adolescents Advanced Developmental HDAL 5230 Spring 2012 Psychology Greif and Loss Issues HDAL 4956/5956 Winter 2011, in Counseling Summer 2012 Women s Wellness for HDAL 4956/5956 Summer 2011 Helping Professionals Play Therapy with HDAL 4956/5956 Summer 2011 Children and Adolescents

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 5 Legal and Ethical Issues HDAL 5430 Spring 2011, Fall 2011 in Counseling Spring 2012 Supervised Counseling HDAL 5570 Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Practicum Spring 2012 Counseling Techniques HDAL 5561 Fall 2010, Fall 2011 with children (and adol) Social and Cultural HDAL 5110 Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Foundations Fall 2011 Counseling Internship HDAL 5880 Fall 2010 Advanced Counseling HDAL 6593 Fall 2010 Internship Counseling Children COUN 678 School Counseling Spring 2010 and Adolescents in the Schools Internship in Counseling COUN 792 Internship Instructor/ Spring 2010, Summer 2009 Supervisor Practicum in Counseling COUN 669 Practicum Instructor/ Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Supervisor Fall 2008, Summer 2008 Counseling Practice COUN 633 Growth Group Section Fall 2008 and Experience Qualitative Research ECI 890 Qualitative Research Summer 2008 Co-Instructor Counseling Practice COUN 633 Counseling and Psychotherapy Spring 2008 and Experience Techniques Co-Instructor Undergraduate Courses Course Content Title of Course Semester Taught Academic Affairs UNIV 110 Academic Success Spring 2009 Group Process HMSV 444 Psychoeducational Groups Spring 2009 Addiction HMSV 447 Addictions: Theory and Intervention Spring 2009 Methods HMSV 343 Methods of Human Services Fall 2008, Fall 2009 Co-Instructor

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 6 Internship HMSV 468 Internship in Human Services Spring, 2010 Fall & Supervisor Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008 Guest Lecturer HMSV 346 Diversity Issues. LGBTQ: A Multicultural Perspective. Fall, 2008. Coun 669 Practicum. Developing a School Counseling Portfolio. Summer 2008. Coun 648 Multicultural Counseling. Cultural De-centering Activity. Summer 2008. Supervision Experience East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN Internship/Practicum Supervisor (August 2010- present) Facilitate group and individual supervision for master s level internship students weekly Provide direct supervision in community clinic setting Provide direct and indirect supervision in k-12 schools Provide written and verbal feedback throughout the semester and assist student in applying basic skills Evaluate performance and counseling skill level Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA Group Internship Supervisor (May 2009-June 2010) Facilitate group supervision for master s level internship students weekly Provide written and verbal feedback throughout the semester and assist student in applying basic skills Evaluate performance and counseling skill level Blair Middle School, Norfolk, VA (CARE NOW and RALLY Programs) Program Director and Coordinator (January 2008-August 2010) Supervise five undergraduate Human Services students during their internship work Hold weekly individual supervision with undergraduate practitioners Hold weekly developmental group supervision with undergraduate practitioners Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA Group Practicum Supervisor (August 2008-Fall 2009) Facilitate group supervision for master s level practicum students weekly Provide written and verbal feedback throughout the semester and assist student in applying basic skills Evaluate performance and counseling skill level Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA Individual Practicum Supervisor (May 2008-June 2010) Facilitate individual supervision for two master s level practicum students weekly Provide written and verbal feedback throughout the semester and assist student in applying basic skills Evaluate performance and counseling skill level Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA Group Supervisor (January 2008-May 2008) Facilitated the development of beginning skills for four master s level student in a practice group format Provided written and verbal feedback throughout the semester

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 7 Evaluated skill development and supervision requirements upon completion Research Experience Blair Middle School, Norfolk, VA Program Director and Co-coordinator (January 2008-August 2010) Coordinate, implement and evaluate aspects of intervention program Assist in quantitative and qualitative research measures Conduct literature reviews and data management Collaborate with the development of manuscripts, grant proposals, and other written materials destined for submission Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Research Teams (August 2007-August 2010) Lead, co-lead, and assist on multiple research teams Conduct research and write manuscripts for publication Team Faculty Supervisors: Dr. Laurie Craigen and Dr. Danica Hays Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Graduate Research Assistant (March 2007- July 2007) Assisted in qualitative interviewing for a mixed methodological study examining diagnostic variance and clinical decision-making among counselors and counselor trainees Conducted and transcribed 8 individual interviews with participants from 3 states Project Supervisor: Dr. Danica G. Hays Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Graduate Research Assistant (October 2006-August 2007) Assisted in research opportunities on five open grants in Portsmouth Public Schools Support in the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of aspects of applied intervention and basic research programs. Conduct literature reviews and data management on topics of child health, child psychology, child safety, and public health. Collaborate with the development of manuscripts; grant proposals, and other written materials destined for submission. Project Supervisor: Dr. Korrie Allen Other Experience/Service Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Group Co-facilitator (April 2009) Co-facilitated group experience in workshop held at ODU for site supervisors. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Editorial Assistance (October- December 2005) Assisted in editing author index of Dr. Neukrug s The World of the Counselor, 3 rd Edition Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Media Participant (2006)

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 8 Participated in and helped with the production of counseling theories DVD series with Brooks/Cole Publishing. Brevard Middle School, Brevard, NC Teacher s Assistant (February 2005-June 2005) Assisted teacher in BED classroom in a middle school setting. Designed and implemented lesson plans and social skill development groups. Led and supervised students in everyday school activities. Applied Behavioral Analysis Tutor, Asheville, NC ABA Therapy Tutor (June 2003- December 2003) Assisted in a team of tutors in implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy with a child with autism. Child Care Provider, Asheville, NC Child Care Provider (August 1999-November 2005) Provided care for children ages three to seven. Provided direct care for children in home and community setting. Assisted in some secretarial work for private employer Edited Book Publications Byrd, R. & Erford, B. T. (in press). Common encounters in school counseling: A case-based approach. Pearson. Book Chapters Byrd, R., Healey, A., & Emelianchik, K. (in press). Professional Expectations and Partnership: Perspectives from the Beginning, the Middle, and the End. In Seto and Bruce (Ed.), Women s Retreat: Sharing voices of female faculty in counselor education. Byrd, R. & Erford, B. T. (in press). Introductory and organizing principles. In Byrd, R. & Erford, B. T. (Eds.). Common encounters in school counseling: A case-based approach. Pearson. Richeson, B.& Byrd, R. (in press). Helping students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning (LGBTQ). In Byrd, R. & Erford, B. T. (Eds.). Common encounters in school counseling: A case-based approach. Pearson. Bitter, J. R., & Byrd, R. (2012). Human conversations: Self-disclosure and storytelling in Adlerian family therapy. In J. Bitter, Contributions to Adlerian psychology (pp. 300-323). Bloomington, IN: Xlibris. Byrd, R. & Robertson, P. E. (in review). Walking in another s shoes. Multicultural Counseling Competency Development Workbook.. Byrd, R. (2011). Telling My Story. 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 Virginia: VA, ACA.

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 9 Byrd, R. (2009). Beads of Life. In Salazar, C. F. (Ed.), Group Work Experts Share Their Favorite Multicultural Activities: A Guide to Diversity-Competent Choosing, Planning, Conducting, and Processing. Alexandria, VA: Association for Specialists in Group Work. Articles Lorelle, S,. Byrd, R.,& Crockett, S.A. (in press). Globalization and counseling: Professional issues for counselors. The Professional Counselor: Research and Practice. Milliken, T. & Byrd, R. (in press). A qualitative analysis of human services trainees perspectives of experiential learning in an addictions course. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education. Byrd, R., Crockett, S.A. & Erford, B. T. (2012). Journal of college counseling (JCC) publication pattern review: Author and article characteristics. Journal of College Counseling, 15, 172-185. Byrd, R. & Hays, D. (2012). Counselor competency and LGBTQ students in our schools. Journal of School Counseling. 10(3). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v10n3.pdf Byrd, R. Crockett, S.A., & Erford, B.T. (2012). Journal for Specialists in Group Work (JSGW) Publication Pattern Review: A Meta-Study of Author and Article Characteristics from 1981-2010. Journal for Specialists in Group Work., 37 (1), 56-70. Crockett, S., Byrd, R., & Erford, B. T. (2012). Journal of Mental Health Counseling (JMHC) publication pattern review: A meta-study of author and article characteristics from 1994-2010. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 34 (1), 82-94. Bitter, J. R. & Byrd, R. (2011). Human Conversations: Self-disclosure and storytelling in Adlerian family therapy. Journal of Individual Psychology, 67 (3), 305-323. Crockett, S.A, Byrd, R., Erford, B. T., & Hays, D. G. (2010). Counselor education and supervision (CES) golden anniversary publication pattern review: Author and article characteristics from 1985-2009. Counselor Education and Supervision, 50 (1), 5-20. Craigen, L, Healey, A., Walley, C., Byrd, R., & Schuster, J. (2010). Assessment and self-injury: Implications for mental health professionals. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 43 (1), 3-15. Byrd, R., Bowdler, K., & Hays, D. (2009). Human services trainees conceptualization of dating relationships: Implications for counseling adolescents and young adults. Human Services Today, 6 (1), 1-9. Byrd, R. (2009). Answering the challenge: Part II. The Official Publication of the Virginia School Counselor Association. Winter 2009 Byrd, R. (2008). Answering the challenge. The Official Publication of the Virginia School Counselor Association. Summer 2008 Publications in Review Byrd, R. & Milliken, T. (in Review). LGBTQ Training for School Counselors. Journal of LGBT Youth.

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 10 Healey, A.C., Crockett, S.A, Byrd, R. J. (in Review). Analysis of Counselor Professional Burnout: The environmental Character Inventory. Journal of Vocational Behavior. Neale-McFall, C. & Byrd, R. (in review). Counseling Masters Student s Personal Growth Group Experience. Professional Issues in Counseling. Byrd, R. & Hays, D. G. (in review). Evaluating the Effects of a Safe Space Training for Professional School Counselors and Trainees. Professional School Counseling. Healey, A. & Byrd, R, Emelianchik, K. (in review). Adolescent self-injurious behaviors: Analysis of the youth risk behavior survey. Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention. Manuscripts in Progress Byrd, R. & Grothaus, T. (in progress). What every school counselor needs to know about LGBTQ students. Professional School Counseling. Crockett, S.A., Byrd, R., & Erford, B.T. (in progress). Career Development Quarterly (CDQ) Publication Pattern Review: A Meta-Study of Author and Article Characteristics. Career Development Quarterly. Healey, A., & Byrd, R. (in progress). Investigation of the influence of early family environment. Byrd, R., (in progress). Lesbian couples and counseling needs. Research Projects in Progress Byrd, R., Crockett, S. A., & Lorelle, S. (in progress). Global perspectives of Counseling. Healey, A., Byrd, R., & Crockett, S. (in progress). The Validation of the Environmental Character Inventory: Occupational Version. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. Byrd, R. & Emelianchik, K. (research in progress). Female college students perspectives of healthy relationships and intimate partner violence. Emelianchik, K. & Byrd, R. (research in progress). New trends in dating violence: Technology and the impact on relationships. Byrd, R., Milliken, T. (research in progress). The impact of supervised human services work experience on undergraduate students professional development. Other Publications McBride, R. G., Byrd, R., Shaw, B. & Knight, J. (2010). Social justice involvement of Old Dominion University s Omega Delta chapter. The Exemplar, 25 (1), 11. Byrd, R. (2009). Review of The Helping Interview. The Counselor s Bookshelf: Book that Made Me a Better counselor. Greensboro, NC: Chi Sigma Iota, International Byrd, R. (2009). The Ireland counseling and diversity institute: An immersion into experiential learning. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Newsletter, 5 (3), 4.

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 11 Byrd, R. (2009). Important steps in research, evaluation, and assessment: The SOCCS. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education: Newsnotes, 49 (2), 10-11. Byrd, R. (2009, Fall). Community service opportunity: Tutoring at a local middle school, Omega Delta Chi Sigma Iota Newsletter, 2 (1), 7. Byrd, R. (2009, Fall). A note from the president, Omega Delta Chi Sigma Iota Newsletter, 2 (1), 2. Byrd, R. (2009, Spring). Committees- we want you!, Omega Delta Chi Sigma Iota Newsletter, 1 (2), 3. Byrd, R. (2008, Fall). Community Service, Omega Delta Chi Sigma Iota Newsletter, 1 (1), 4. Byrd, R. (2008, Spring). Care Now, Reflections, 2 (2), 2. Byrd, R. (2007, Fall). 525,600 minutes Reflections, 1(2), 2. Byrd, R. (2007, Fall). SmartART 2006-2007 newsletter. Newsletter created for the SmartART program, Portsmouth, VA Presentations Bitter, J. R. & Byrd, R. (2012). Human Conversations: Self-Disclosure & Storytelling in Adlerian Therapy. Presented at North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), in Altanta, GA. Healey, A. & Byrd, R. (2012). The Environmental Character Inventory: Assessment of Workplace Behaviors and Burnout. Presented at North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), in Altanta, GA. Poiner, J. & Byrd, R. (2012). Strategies for Enhancing School Nursing Practice to Enhance the Wellness of LGBTQ Students. Presented at the National Association of School Nurses conference in San Francisco. Robertson, P., Byrd, R., & Scarborogh, J. (2012). Allies for All: Competencies for working with LGBTQ Individuals throughout the Lifespan. Presented at American Counseling Association (ACA) in San Francisco, CA. Learning Institute. Crockett, S., & Byrd, R. (2011). Globalization and Counseling: Professional Issues for Counselors. To be presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) in Nashville, TN. Poiner, J. & Byrd, R. (2011). Preventing Bullying and Fostering Positive Learning Conditions for Students Who Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender: Resources and Strategies. Presented at The 16 th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Charleston, SC. Milliken, T. F. & Byrd, R. (October, 2010). CARE NOW: A Prevention Program For Middle School Students. Presented at the National Organization of Human Services Conference (NOHS), in Portland, ME.

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 12 Healey, A. & Byrd, R. (June, 2010). Treating Self-Injury from an Adlerian-feminist Framework. Presented at the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP) in Minneapolis, MN. Byrd, R., Crockett, S., & Lorelle, S. (March, 2010). CSI Showcase of Chapters: Professionalism, Highlights and Accomplishments. Presented at the CSI sponsored poster session at American Counseling Association (ACA) in Pittsburg, PA. Emelianchik, K., Byrd, R., Crockett, S., & Lorelle, S. (March, 2010). Dating Violence among the Adolescent Population: Etiology, Perception, and Implications for Counselors. Presented at the American Counseling Association (ACA) conference in Pittsburg, PA. Lorelle, S. & Byrd, R. (March, 2010). Complex Trauma: Developmental Aspects and How Counselors can Recognize and Respond. Presented at Virginia School Counseling Association (VSCA), Richmond, Virginia. Holman, A. & Byrd. R. (February, 2010). LGBTQ Competencies and Why We Need Them. Presented at the North Carolina Counseling Association (NCCA), in Concord, NC. Byrd, R. (February, 2010). Safe Space Training. Presented at William and Mary University, Norfolk VA. Byrd, R. (November, 2009). Safe Space Training. Presented at Hampton University, Norfolk VA. Byrd, R. (November, 2009). Allies for All: Creating Awareness Among College and University Students. Presented at the Old Dominion University Diversity Institute in Norfolk, VA. Byrd, R. & Emelianchik, K. (November, 2009). What s love got to do with it? Healthy relationships and you. Presented at Phi Beta Pi Workshop at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Byrd, R. (October, 2009). Safe Space Training. Presented at Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA. Healey, A., Byrd, R., & Crockett, S. (October, 2009). Discouraging work environments: Focus on personality and mistaken goals in mental health agencies. Present at the ACES conference in San Diego, CA. Healey, A., Byrd, R., & Crockett, S., (September 2009). Environmental Character Inventory: Personality Characteristics in a Discouraging Work Environment. Presented at the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (AACE) National Conference in Norfolk, VA. Emelianchik, K. & Byrd, R. (September, 2009). Assessing Dating Violence: The Teen Screen for Dating Violence. Presented at the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (AACE) National Conference in Norfolk, VA. Byrd, R. (August, 2009). LGBTQ Issues in Ireland. Presented at the Ireland Counseling and Diversity Institute at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Byrd, R. (March, 2009). A crash course in safe space training. Presented at the Virginia School Counseling Association (VSCA) conference in Newport News, VA. Byrd, R. (March, 2009). Celebrating culture and promoting advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students. Presented at the VSCA conference in Newport News, VA.

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 13 Byrd, R. (March, 2009). Allies for all. Presented at the Old Dominion University Diversity Institute in Norfolk, VA. Byrd, R., & Bowdler, K. (March, 2009). Healthy Relationships. Presented at the Healthy Relationships Seminar. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. McAuliffe, G., Byrd, R., & Quinlan, N. (February, 2009). Reducing culture-centrism: The cultural decentering model. Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education at Columbia University, New York, NY. Healey, A. and Byrd, R. (November, 2008). Self injury: Adolescent issues and clinical interventions. Virginia Counseling Association conference (VCA). Roanoke, VA. Hays, D.G., Craigen, L.M., Knight, J., Healey, A., Sikes, A., Walley, C., Byrd, R., & Emelianchik, K. (October, 2008). Self destructive behaviors and interpersonal violence: Ethical and legal concerns. Southern Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors Conference (SACES). Houston, TX. McAuliffe, G., Byrd, R. & Quinlan, N. (2008, September) Constructive-Developmental Counselor Education in Action: Instigating Cultural De-Centering in Students. North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (NARACES). Portland, Maine. Hill, E., Milliken, T., Gregory, N., Byrd, R., & Johnston, A. (2008, April) Examining the Impact of an In and After School Intervention for 6 th Grade Students on Resiliency and Character: The Responsive Advocacy for Life and Learning in Youth (RALLY) Model. Communities of Research: Discovery, Innovation and entrepreneurship Research Expo, Norfolk, Virginia. Byrd, R. (2008, April) Counseling Lesbian Couples: Gaps in the Field. Work In Progress XIII In Celebration of Feminist Dialogue, Norfolk, Virginia. Healey, A. & Byrd, R. (2008, April) Tomorrow s Child: A Focus on Possible Interventions and Treatment for Students who Self-harm. Virginia School Counseling Association (VSCA), Newport News, Virginia. Healey, A. & Byrd. R. (2007, November) Understanding self harm: Assessment and intervention. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (AACE) National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. Byrd, R., & Sorrentino, A. (2007, March) Investing in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning students success. Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA), Richmond, Virginia. Byrd, R., Sorrentino, A., Hall, S., & Moore, R. (2007, February) Investing in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning students success. Virginia Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (VACES), College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia Poster Presentations Byrd, R. & Neal-Mcfall, C. (2011). Counseling masters students growth group participation: Exploring the lived experiences. Presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Nashville, TN. Crocket, S., Byrd. R., & Healey, A. (2011). Assessing Professional Identity Development and Counselor Burnout Behaviors: Practice and Prevention. Presented at American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 14 Healey, A., Byrd, R., Crockett, S., Emelianchik, K., & Lorelle, S. (2009). CSI Showcase of Chapters: Professionalism, Highlights and Accomplishments. Presented as a CSI sponsored poster session at American Counseling Association (ACA) in Charlotte, NC. Proposals Submitted for Review Milliken, T., Craigen, L., & Byrd, R. (2012). Stress Busting with the Relaxation Response: Creative Approaches to Relaxation Techniques. To be presented at the National Organization for Human Services conference in Milwaukee, WI. Byrd, R., Metzcus, M., Mussalow, P., & Weikel, C. Self Injury among Adolescents: A Focus on Possible Interventions and Treatments. To be presented at Tennessee Counseling Association Conference in Nashville, TN. Invited Presentations Byrd, R. & Grothaus, T. (Keynote-February, 2011). Let s be R.E.A.L.- Living the ASCA themes. Invited keynote from the Hampton Roads School Counseling Leadership (HRSLT) Team Professional Development Conference Hampton, VA Byrd, R. (February, 2011). Serving our LGBTQ Youth in the Schools. Invited presentation from the Hampton Roads School Counseling Leadership (HRSLT) Team Professional Development Conference Hampton, VA Byrd, R. (March, 2010). Evaluating the Effects of a Safe Space Training on Professional School Counselors and School Counseling Trainees. ACES sponsored presentation at the American Counseling Association (ACA) conference in Pittsburg, PA. Healey, A., Byrd, R., & Emelianchik, K. (March, 2010). Self Injury: Assessment and Symptomology. AACE sponsored presentation at American Counseling Association (ACA) Pittsburg, PA. Hays, D.G., Byrd, R., Healey, A., Emelianchik, K, Sikes, A., Forman, J., & Harris, J. (March, 2009). Advocacy through assessment: Dating violence and self-injury among adolescent females. CSJ sponsored presented at the ACA conference in Charlotte, NC. Grants/Funding Byrd, R. (2012). Play Therapy Development Grant. Grant proposal submitted to East Tennessee State University Instructional Development Grant. ($5,000.00) Healey, A. & Byrd, R. (2011). Validation of Environmental Character Inventory. Grant proposal submitted to the Chi Sigma Iota Excellence in Counseling Research Grant. Neale-McFall, C. & Byrd, R. (2010). Counseling Masters Student s Personal Growth Group Experience. Grant proposal submitted to the Association for Specialists in Group Work. ($400.00) Byrd, R., Healey, A., & Crockett, S. (June, 2009). Discouragement and the Influence of Personality Type on Mistaken Goals as it Relates to Counselors: Inventory Development and Validation. Grant proposal submitted to the Chi Sigma Iota Excellence in Counseling Research Grant. Project not funded.

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 15 Byrd, R. (February, 2009). Safe Space Training: Evaluating the Effects on Professional School Counselors and School Counseling Trainees. Grant proposal submitted to the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education. Project not funded Byrd, R. (January, 2009). Safe Space Training: Evaluating the Effects on Professional School Counselors and School Counseling Trainees. Grant received from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. ($1183.00) Byrd, R. & Hays, D.G. (May, 2008). School Counselor Advocacy and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth. Grant proposal submitted to the Chi Sigma Iota Excellence in Counseling Research Grant. Project not funded. Professional Memberships American Counseling Association (ACA) Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (AACE) Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) -North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) -Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC) Association for Play Therapy (APT) Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Education, and Living (Founding Member) Tennessee Counseling Association (TCA) Watauga Counseling Association (WCA) Association for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues in Counseling of Tennessee (ALGBIC-TN) National Organization of Human Services (NOHS) North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP) Chi Sigma Iota, Eta Tau Sigma Chapter, East Tennessee State University (2011-present) Professional and University Service President Elect, Watauga Counseling Association (2012-present) Member, HDAL Tenure and Promotion Committee (2011-present)

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 16 Member, Safe Schools Task Force (ALGBTQ National Division (2011-present) Co-Advisor, Chi Sigma Iota, Eta Tau Sigma Chapter (2011-present) Member, Women s Studies Steering Committee (2011- present) Faculty Advisor, ACA Graduate student Ethics Team Competition (2011) Chair, WCA Spring Conference Committee (2011-2012) Member, Women s Studies Lecturer Search Committee (2011) Reviewer, American Counseling Association Proposal Reviewer (2011) Secretary, Watauga Counseling Association (2011-2012) Editor, CSJ Newsletter Student s Perspectives Column (2011-present) Member, College of Education FAE Committee (2011-present) Student Representative, Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) (2010-present) Member, CSI Faculty Advisor Committee (2010-present) Member, CSI Awards Committee (2010-present) Member, Old Dominion University Safe Space Committee (2009-2010) Member, Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) Membership Committee (2009-2010) Member, AACE Newsletter committee (2009-present) Editor, AACE Newsnotes Student s Perspectives Column (2009-present) Member, Student Advisory Council to the Dean, College of Education (2009-2010) Assistant Conference Coordinator, AACE National Conference (2009) Coordinator, CSI Student Summit with Dr. Sweeney (2009) President, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Chapter, Old Dominion University (2009-2010) Peer Reviewer, Master s Thesis on Bibliotherapy, Queens University (2009) Faculty, Diversity Institute Faculty Member, Old Dominion University (2009-2010) Mentor, Omega Delta Chapter, Old Dominion University (2008-2010) Human Rights and Social Justice Chair, Virginia School Counseling Association, (2008-2009) President Elect, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Chapter, Old Dominion University (2008-2009)

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 17 Chair, Human Services Committee, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Chapter, Old Dominion University (2007-2008) Member, Psi Chi Honors Society (2001-2004) Awards and Honors Emerging Leader, North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), 2012-2013 Scholarship for Ani-Care Graduate Certificate Training given by Animals and Society Institute, 2011-2012 Old Dominion University Distinguished Alumni Award, 2011-2012 Chi Sigma Iota International Leadership Fellow, 2010-2011 Omega Delta Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Fall 2009 Darden College of Education Professional Development Award, Fall 2009 Fellow, Graduate Studies and Research Fellowship, Darden College of Education, 2009 ($5,500.00) Young Emerging Leader Award given by Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, 2009 Ohana Award given by Counselors for Social Justice, Spring 2009 Darden College of Education Professional Development Award, Spring 2009 Barry Bukatman M.D. Memorial Scholarship, Spring 2009 Omega Delta Professional Development Scholarship, Fall 2008 Omega Delta Academic Excellence Scholarship Awards, Fall 2008 Darden College of Education Professional Development Award, Fall 2008 Mid-Atlantic Group Psychotherapy Society Award of Student Scholarship, Fall 2008 Outstanding Service to the Chapter, 2007-2008, Omega Delta Chapter, Chi Sigma Iota International Darden College of Education Outstanding Master s Student in Counseling Award, 2006-2007 Old Dominion University Who s Who among University Students (The National Dean s List), 2001 Conferences Continuing Education

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 18 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision -2011, Nasheville, TN The 16 th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health -2011, Charleston, SC Asheville School and Community Counseling Conference -2011, Asheville, NC Hampton Roads School Counseling Leadership (HRSLT) Team Professional Development Conference -2011, Hampton, VA American Counseling Association -2010, Pittsburg, PA National Organization of Human Services Conference -2010, Portland, ME North American Society of Adlerian Psychology -2010 Minneapolis, MN American Counseling Association -2010, Pittsburgh, PA Virginia School Counseling Association -2010, Richmond, VA North Carolina Counseling Association -2010, Concord, NC Association for Counselor Education and Supervision -2009, San Diego, CA American Counseling Association Conference -2009, Charlotte, NC Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education at Columbia University -2009, New York, NY American Group Psychotherapy Association Conference and Small Group Institutes -2009, Chicago, IL Mid-Atlantic Group Psychotherapy Society Conference -2008, Shepherdstown, WV Southern Association for Counselors Educators and Supervisors -2008, Houston, Texas North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors -2008, Portland, Maine

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 19 Work In Progress XIII: In Celebration of Feminist Dialogue -2008, Norfolk, Virginia Association for Assessment in Counseling Education National Conference -2007, Atlanta, Georgia Virginia School Counseling Association -2008, Newport News, Virginia -2007, Richmond, Virginia Virginia Association for Counselor Education and Supervision -2007, Williamsburg, Virginia Training Institutes Family Play Therapy, 2011 (Charlotte, NC) Tennessee Counseling Association Leadership Development Conference, 2011 (Cookeville, TN) Ireland Counselor and Diversity Institute August, 2009 (Trinity College, Dublin Ireland) Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): A Research based 10-Session Filial Therapy Model, 2009 (Charlotte, NC) Big Splash: Making Waves in Continuing Education in Counseling Seminar Series Using Creativity and the Creative Arts in Counseling, Dr. Sam Gladding, 2009 (Norfolk, VA). Big Splash: Making Waves in Continuing Education in Counseling Seminar Series Advanced Multicultural Counseling Seminar, Dr. Courtland Lee, 2008 (Norfolk, VA) Emerging Leaders Training, SACES Conference October, 2008 (Houston, TX) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research training course Protecting Human Research Participants, Certification Number: 101550, 09/22/2008 (Web-based) Healing the Hurting Child: The Necessary Dimensions of Child Centered Play Therapy, 2008 (Charlotte, NC) There is a Sand Box in the Playroom, 2008 (Charlotte, NC) Developmentally Sensitive Trauma Treatments for Children and Teens, 2008 (Harrisburg, VA) Play Based Interventions for Traumatized Children and their Parents, 2008 (Harrisburg, VA) Old Dominion University Teaching Institute, 2008 (Norfolk, VA) Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators, 2008 (Web-based) Humanitarian Advocate Training, Citizen Committee to Protect the Elderly, 2007 (Virginia Beach, VA) Center for Play Therapy Summer Institute, 2007 (Denton, TX)

Byrd Curriculum Vitae 20 Addressing Diversity Trough Child-Centered Play Therapy, 2007 (Charlotte, NC) Adlerian Play Therapy and Kinder Play, 2007 (Charlotte, NC) Workshops Writing Circle, Lead by Dr. Nina Brown, Old Dominion University, 2008 (Norfolk, VA) Volunteer Experience Volunteer, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Community Service Tutoring at a Local Middles School, Fall 2009 Volunteer, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Harbour Point Community Service Day of Caring & Sharing, Spring 2009 Volunteer, The Carter Gunn Memorial Stressbuster, Fall 2008 Volunteer, Big Splash: Making Waves in Continuing Education in Counseling Seminar Series Advanced Multicultural Counseling Seminar, Fall 2008 Volunteer, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Rock n Roll Half-Marathon Event, Summer 2008 Volunteer, Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Harbour Point Community Service Day of Caring & Sharing, Fall 2007 Training Volunteer, Humanitarian Advocate Trainer for CSI chapter Omega Delta under Citizen Committee to Protect the Elderly, Fall 2007-present