Christopher M. Adams, PhD Assistant Professor, Counselor Education 112 Shibles Hall College of Education & Human Development University of Maine Orono, ME 04469-5766 Phone: (207) 581-2472 Email: christopher.adams@umit.maine.edu EDUCATION Ph.D., Counseling Psychology (2009); University at Buffalo, SUNY; Buffalo, NY M.A.E., Ed.S; Counselor Education (2004); University of Florida; Gainesville, FL BS, Psychology (2000); University of Florida; Gainesville, FL PUBLICATIONS Adams, C. M., & Puig, A. (manuscript under review). Religious and spiritual competence: A survey of students in CACREP programs. Adams, C. M. (manuscript in preparation). Promoting couples and family counseling on college campuses. Adams, C. M., & Puig, A. (2008). Incorporating yoga into college counseling. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 3, 357-372. Puig, A. & Adams, C. M. (2007). Including spirituality in multicultural counseling. In W. M. Parker & M. Fukuyama, Consciousness-raising: A primer for multicultural counseling (3 rd ed.). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Adams, C. M. (2006). The consequences of witnessing family violence on children: Implications for family counselors. The Family Journal, 14, 326-333. PRESENTATIONS Adams, C. M. (in preparation). Promoting couples and family counseling at college counseling centers. Proposal accepted for presentation at 2010 American Counseling Association world conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Gerrity, D. A., Peterson, T. L., & Adams, C. M. (2006, Aug). Mentoring gone awry: Boundary
and ethical issues. Presented at the Annual Conference of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. Adams, C. M. (2006, Feb). Family violence and children: Recommendations for school counselors. Presented to the Buffalo School Counselors Association, Buffalo, NY. Gerrity, D., Adams, C., Bankhead, U., Brundage, K., Holmes, E., Mignone, T., Peters, B., Peterson, T. L., & Delucia-Waack, J. (2005, Aug). Group model for training students and conducting research. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. Gerrity, D. A., & Adams, C. M. (2004, Dec). Treatment issues for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Presented to the School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, SUNY. Adams, C. M. (2003, Apr). The effects of problem specificity, problem severity, and integrative complexity on marital satisfaction. Presented at the Department of Counselor Education research forum, University of Florida. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Primary Investigator, Barriers to Integrating Spirituality into Counselor Education: A Delphi study Primary Investigator, Developing a Measure of Counselor Religious & Spiritual Competency Primary Investigator, Calling and Counselors Vocational Development: The Roles of Religiosity & Spirituality Co-Investigator, The Role of Calling in Counselor s Vocational Development: A Qualitative Investigation Co-Investigator, Spiritual Issues in Multicultural Counseling: A Course Evaluation Study Graduate Research Assistant, University at Buffalo, Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology; Buffalo, NY (2004-06). Research Associate, Healthy STRIDES/Healthy MOVE. Veterans Administration of Western New York, Behavioral Health Department; Buffalo, NY (2005). Research Assistant, Florida Project on Newlywed Marriage and Adult Development, Department of Psychology, University of Florida; Gainesville, FL (2000-04). GRANTS SUBMITTED Primary Investigator, Barriers to Integrating Spirituality into Counselor Education: A Delphi
study. Submitted to the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (2009) -- $1000 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Pre-doctoral Intern, Center for Counseling & Student Development, University of Delaware; Newark, DE (2008-09); Supervisor: Jonathan D. Lewis, PhD, ABPP conducted intake assessments and provided individual, group, and couples counseling; conducted vocational testing/assessment and provided individual career counseling and workshops; co-lead grief & loss group; supervised master s practicum students; provided campus outreach programs and consultation; provided individual counseling and psychoeducational services through the Services for Student Athletes program; observed psychiatric evaluations and appointments and consulted with psychiatrists regarding client treatment; participated in weekly training seminars and staff case consultation meetings Marital Education Consultant, Professional Counseling Resources; Wilmington, DE (2009) lead psycho-educational and training workshops on domestic violence for federallyfunded educational program targeting under-served inner-city populations Doctoral Extern, Counseling Center, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rochester, NY (2007-08); Supervisor: Jaya Save-Mundra, PsyD conducted intake assessments and provided individual, couples, and group counseling; conducted career testing/assessment and provided individual career counseling and workshops; co-lead men s interpersonal process group; provided referrals to clients for psychiatric evaluations and consulted with psychiatrists regarding client treatment; provided campus outreach presentations; developed and lead workshops on complementary approaches to stress management; participated in weekly case consultation meetings Child & Family Therapist, Catholic Charities of Western New York; Lockport, NY (2006-07); Supervisor: Bruce Pace, PhD conducted intake assessments and provided individual and family counseling in community-based child/adolescent mental health clinic; consulted with other service providers regarding treatment; provided referrals for psychiatric evaluations and consulted with psychiatrists regarding client treatment; provided case management services to clients and families; participated in staff meetings and chart reviews with multidisciplinary staff Practicum Counselor, Center for Change at Northtowns Academy, Tonawanda, NY; (2005-06); Supervisor: G. Robert Williams, LMHC provided brief individual, couples, and family counseling in school-based clinic utilizing live supervision and consultation teams; conducted psycho-educational anger management groups and outreach programs for at-risk adolescents; consulted with school staff and administration Group Co-leader, Offender Accountability Program, YWCA of the Tonawandas; North
Tonawanda, NY (2005-06) co-facilitated weekly psycho-educational domestic violence group for court-mandated batterers following 26-week NY State-approved treatment protocol Practicum Counselor, University at Buffalo Counseling Services; Buffalo, NY (2005); Supervisor: Toyoichiro Suzuki, PsyD provided individual counseling for college students; led psycho-educational and outreach programs; referred clients for psychiatric evaluations and consulted with psychiatrists regarding client treatment; participated in weekly training seminars; participated in weekly case-consultation meetings with multi-disciplinary staff Intake Counselor, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Meridian Behavioral Health Care; Gainesville, FL (2003-04) conducted intake assessments for voluntarily and involuntarily admitted clients at shortterm inpatient psychiatric facility; provided individual counseling to clients on unit; provided face-to-face and phone-based crisis counseling; coordinated third-party preauthorization for services and transfer of clients to other facilities; coordinated client discharge from unit Counseling Intern, University of Florida Student Mental Health Center; Gainesville, FL (2003); Supervisors: Ann Tierney-Jaronski, PhD conducted intake assessments and provided individual and couples counseling; provided outreach and psycho-educational programs; provided referrals for psychiatric evaluations and consulted with psychiatrists regarding client treatment; observed psychiatric intakes, clinical hypnosis, and bio-feedback sessions Practicum Counselor, Peaceful Paths Domestic Violence Network; Gainesville, FL (2002-03); Supervisor: James Archer, PhD conducted individual counseling with survivors of domestic violence; co-facilitated weekly support and psycho-educational groups; assisted clients in safety planning; provided case management services; attending injunction hearings with clients Practicum Counselor, Arnette House; Ocala, FL (2002); Supervisor: Nancy Storch, MS, LMFT conducted intake assessments and provided individual and family counseling at residential facility for at-risk adolescents; assisted on team-building activities with clients, including trust groups and ropes courses; served as process observer on skills group for clients SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE Practicum Supervisor, Center for Counseling & Student Development; University of Delaware; Newark, DE (2009) Supervised master s students in college counseling and student development programs Practicum Supervisor, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Buffalo, NY (2007) Supervised master s students in mental health and school counseling programs
SERVICE ACTIVITIES Diversity Committee Member, Center for Counseling & Student Development, University of Delaware (2008-09) Career Development Committee Member, Center for Counseling & Student Development, University of Delaware (2008-09) Multicultural Issues/Diversity Committee Member, Dept. of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2008) Campus Representative for the Consortium of Combined-Integrated Doctoral Programs in Psychology (CCIDPIP), University at Buffalo, SUNY (2004-08) REVIEWING ACTIVITIES Reviewer, Association for Counselor Education & Supervision Conference Proposals (2009) Ad hoc reviewer, Professional Psychology: Research & Practice (2006) COURSES TAUGHT CEC 520 Social & Cultural Foundations of Counseling, University of Maine CEC 556 Established Theories of Counseling, University of Maine PSY 311 Personality: Theory & Research, Buffalo State College PSY 481 Tests & Measurement, Buffalo State College PSY 480 Psychotherapy: Theories, Research, & Procedures, Buffalo State College SO 202 Introduction the Family, Erie Community College CEP 643 Intervention and Prevention of Family Violence, University at Buffalo, SUNY PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association (ACA) American College Counseling Association (ACCA) American Psychological Association (APA) Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES)
Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC) Maine Counseling Association (MeCA) North Atlantic Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) ACA New Faculty Interest Network HONORS & AWARDS RECEIVED YWCA of the Tonawandas Volunteer of the Year Award (2006) University of Florida Graduate Scholarship (2002-04) Chi Sigma Iota National Honor Society in Counselor Education (2002-04)