GWENDOLYN KEITH NEWSOME, PhD, LPCS, NCC Home Work 3600 Wickersham Way North Central University Raleigh, North 27604 700 Cecil Street (919) 876-4083 Durham, North 27707 (919) 219-9375 (919) 530-5207 gknews@gmail.com gnewsome@nccu.edu EDUCATION Ph.D. - Counselor Education (CACREP approved), North State University Raleigh, North, 2003 M.Ed. - Counseling and Guidance (CACREP approved), University of North Greensboro - Greensboro, North, 1978 B.S. - Psychology, North Agricultural and Technical State University- Greensboro, North, 1973 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, North Central University Durham, North August 2005 present Research and develop challenging materials for online and classroom instruction. Integrate professional counseling ethical mandates with classroom learning outcomes. Provide supervision for master s level Counselor Education students. Coordinate practicum experiences with site supervisor, including site visits. Consult with counselor education faculty to insure quality internship, practicum and instructional experiences meeting Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs requirements (CACREP). Facilitate group and individual supervision meetings, including audiotape and videotape critiques. Develop clinical supervision course to meet needs of the North Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. Advise students on course selection. Serve on departmental committees. Participate in conferences and professional development activities. Participate in departmental extra-curricular activities. Assist students with conference presentation development. Serve on thesis committees. Engage in scholarly writing.
Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, Ph.D. 2 Visiting Professor of Counselor Education, North Central University, Durham, North August 2004-May 2004 Adjunct Professor of Counselor Education, North Central University, Durham, North January 2004-July 2004 Provided supervision for master s level Counselor Education students. Coordinated practicum experiences with site supervisor, including site visits. Facilitated group and individual supervision meetings. Adjunct Professor of Counselor Education, North State University, Raleigh, North 2000-2001, 2002-2003 Supervised master s level counseling students. Conducted weekly group and individual supervision sessions. Reviewed counseling logs, video and audiotapes. Provided feedback and direction on treatment options and review ethical standards. Assistant Professor of Psychology, Saint Augustine's College, Raleigh, North 1994-2002 Researched and developed challenging materials for online and classroom instruction. Assisted in curriculum review of psychology program. Served as faculty advisor to student groups and on institutional committees. Advised psychology majors on academic matters. Provided nominations and references for graduate school, career and scholarship opportunities. Assisted in development of Learning Community programming for First Year Students. Served as mentor and facilitator in First Year Student Learning Community Program. Courses Taught (NCCU) Counselor Education Supervised Practicum Counselor Education Supervised Internship Counseling Pre-Practicum Introduction to Counseling Introduction to Community Agency Counseling Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling Professional and Ethical Orientation to Counseling Special Topics: Workshop in Clinical Counseling Supervision Gender Issues (NCSU) Counseling Supervision Development I (St. Augustine s College) Development II Adolescent Psychology Foundations of Learning General Psychology History and Systems of Psychology Human Development Industrial and Organizational Psychology Learning and Motivation Personality Theories Senior Psychological Seminar Test Taking Skills
Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, Ph.D. 3 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Independent Contractor, Believe Therapeutic Center: Raleigh, North 2010-present Provide mental health counseling to individuals and groups to promote optimal human development and wellness. Outpatient Therapist, Key Behavioral Essentials: Raleigh, North February 2011- December 2011 Provide mental health counseling using best practices for effective treatment and therapy for adult and adolescent populations. Provide supervision for treatment team and ensure effective communication among team members. Clinical Director, New Outlook Second Chance Mental Health Company: Durham, North April 2010-November 2010 Provide oversight and consultative supervision of all non-medical direct care staff, including both administrative and clinical supervision within the Critical Access Behavioral Health Agency Ensure appropriate assessments for individuals served Identify and implement best practice protocols Review fidelity to service models and service quality Provide input and approval of staff training modules; provide training Identify and monitor operational, service, and personal outcomes Ensure continuity of care through the development of strong collaborative relationships with other agencies, providers and policy makers Collaborate with key clinical staff to assure that clinical expertise is available at all levels of the organization Develop plans and protocols for new clinical and program staff with the Training Director Collaborate with the LME Clinical Director around individual recipient issues and the system of care in the catchment area. Readjustment Counseling Specialist, Vet Center: Raleigh, North 2001-2009 Provide readjustment-counseling services to combat veterans of United States Armed Forces diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse and related dual diagnoses. Conduct weekly individual and group psychotherapy sessions for combat veterans. Conduct initial interviews and assessments. Develop and update individual and group treatment plans. Participate in multidisciplinary clinical staffing meetings.
Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, Ph.D. 4 Provide treatment summaries and assist in coordination of Veterans Administration mental health services and other human services organizations. Design interventions to address interaction of racial and combat trauma in ethnic minority combat veterans. Conduct weekly Dual Trauma group for veterans experiencing combat and racial trauma. Consult with VA regional director and assistant director concerning diversity issues in treatment. Conduct weekly group psychotherapy sessions for Significant Others and Couples. Provide crisis management care and follow-up for clients as needed. Accompany veterans and Vet Center multidisciplinary clinical staff on annual Vietnam veteran s wall trip to Washington, DC. CONSULATION Chief Executive Officer, Journey Production Life Skills, Raleigh, North 1998-Present Provide academic and human services consultation to promote maximum individual and organizational development. ADMINISTRATIVE Director, Student Development Center, Saint Augustine's College: Raleigh, NC 1988-1994 Provided instruction for College Dynamics Orientation and General Psychology classes. Initiated creative campus-wide career development activities. Developed and implement operational policy and procedure strategies. Increased on-campus recruitment and placement by 25%. Augmented $200,000 budget through federal and privately funded proposals. Directed 10 person staff. Coordinated Orientation programming. Facilitated/co-authored committee reports for institutional self- study accreditation. Interviewed candidates and assisted in hiring decisions. Implemented and marketed corporate career mentor program. Served as campus liaison for community, corporate and government relations. Assistant Director, Student Development Center Saint Augustine's College: Raleigh, NC 1986-1988 Developed and coordinated instruction for Freshman Orientation classes. Initiated campus-wide Wellness Fair. Successfully coordinated annual career, graduate and wellness days exposing 60% of population to over 150 exhibitors and recruiters. Targeted and solicited placement sites for co-op, full-time and part-time job placements. Screened applicants for professional job interviews. Developed contact databases. Supervised alumni and corporate career awareness programs.
Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, Ph.D. 5 Researched and implemented computerized resume/career guidance software programs. Conducted staff development and computer training sessions. Director, Counseling Center, Saint Augustine's College: Raleigh, North 1984-1986 Developed syllabus for Personal Dynamic class on interpersonal skills development. Facilitated workshops on interviewing and resume development skills. Provided individual/group counseling in personal, academic and career concern areas. Conducted personal awareness workshops on Suicide Prevention, AIDS, and Acquaintance Rape. Designed and conducted five-module problem solving training program. Provided staff development training on Conflict Resolution and Team Building. Administered in psychological and educational testing programs. Co-conceptualized the Student Development Center which consolidated the Counseling Center and Career Services Center services Admissions Counselor, Alverno College: Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1981-1983 Initiated recruitment strategy for Chicago area. Recruited and counseled traditional and non-traditional students. Facilitated role model panels and ethnicity groups. Designed and administered Quality of Life Survey as retention tool for students of color. Validated recruitment and retention efforts using in-house surveys and statistical reports. Director of Guidance, Greensboro Optional High School: Greensboro, North 1978-1980 Supervised and coordinated guidance services for evening students. Aided in initiating special staff development workshops on working with non-traditional high school students. Facilitated student workshops on Life Survival Skills. SCHOLARLY WRITING, RESEARCH INTERESTS and PRESENTATIONS Publications: Newsome, G. (2009) Racial Identity, Race Related Stress, Coping and Gender: What Counselors Know about Students Attending HBCUs. Under review. Royal, C., Sawyer-Kurian, K., Moody, E., Newsome, G. & Lawrence, W. (2008).Digital audio technology in counselor education: A qualitative evaluation of podcasting use. NC Perspectives, Winter Edition. North Counseling Association. Moody, E., Royal, C., & Newsome, G. (2008). How a sample of Cubans and Floridians coped with the 2004 hurricane season. The Journal of Trauma International. 2, (1).
Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, Ph.D. 6 Newsome, G. (2008, Spring). Port in a storm: What can counselors do to provide support to families of deployed military personnel? The Counselor. North Counseling Association. Royal, C., & Newsome, G (2006). Counseling Veterans with PTSD: An interview with Dr. Gwendolyn Newsome. Podcast: www.counseloraudiosource.net, CAS049. December 7. Newsome, G. (2003). Relationships among Racial Identity Development, Race-Related Stress, Coping and Gender in African American Students Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). North State University, Raleigh. Advisor: Dr. Tracey L. Robinson. Newsome, G. (2002). Racial Identity and gender development in African American college students. (Unpublished Master s Thesis). North State University. Advisor: Dr. Tracey L. Robinson Newsome, G., Blackburn, C., & Chapin, C. (2000). Evaluating academic self-regulation. Unpublished manuscript. Research Interests: Stress Experiences of African Americans, Racial Identity Attitudes, Race-Related Stress, Coping and Gender Race and Gender Implications for African American Women Implications of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on combat veterans and their families Academic achievement in students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference Presentations and Webinars: Newsome, Gwendolyn Keith. (2012). Returning Warriors: Addressing the Needs of a Student Subculture in Higher Education. Webinar sponsored by North Central University Counselor Education Program. Newsome, Gwendolyn Keith. (2012). Ethics and Supervision.Webinar Sponsored by North Central University Department of Counselor Education, Durham North. Newsome, Gwendolyn Keith. (2011). Counseling Troop, Veterans and Their Families. Webinar Sponsored by North Central University Department of Counselor Education, Durham North Newsome, Gwendolyn Keith (2011). Tech Tools and Your Practice: How I Developed Rapport Using an ipad.north Central University Drive-In Workshop
Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, Ph.D. 7 Newsome, G. (2009). Race-Related Stress and Coping Experiences of Students Attending HBCU s. American Counseling Association. Charlotte, North. Newsome, G. & Kurian, K. (2009). Crisis Intervention: Sexual Assault. Drive in conference presentation sponsored by the Counselor Education Department at North Central University Drive. Durham, North. Newsome, G. (2008). Counseling Veterans Using Cognitive Processing Therapy. Licensed Professional Counselors Association of North. CEU presentation. Cary North. Newsome, G. (2008). Race-Related Stress and Coping Experiences of Students Attending HBCU s. Fifth Annual Counseling Center Conference: Mental Health among Black College Students. Greensboro, North. Sawyer-Kurian, K. M. & Newsome, G. K., (2008). Counselor Stereotypes Potential for Harm: Preparing Counselors for Diverse Cultural Contexts. American Counseling Association. Honolulu, Hawaii. Royal, C., Sawyer-Kurian, K. M., Newsome, G. K., Moody, E. E., Lawrence, W., Whiting, P. (2008) Podcasting: How to Use it. American Counseling Association Honolulu, Hawaii. Newsome, G. (2008). Port in a Storm: What Can Counselors Do to Provide Support to Families of Deployed Military Personnel? Conference presentation at North Counseling Association. RTP, North. Newsome, G. (2007) Dual Stress Experiences of African American Women Revisited: Denial and the Strong Black Woman. North Counseling Association. Durham, North. Royal, C., Moody, E. & Newsome, G. (2006) Podcasting: How to Use It and Reactions from Counselor Educators. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Orlando, Florida. Moody, E., Royal, C & Newsome, G. (2006) The Impact of Hurricane Stress: An Examination of Cuba s Response to the 2004 Hurricane Season. Conference presentation at the American Counseling Association. Montreal, Canada. Newsome. G. (2006). When Johnnie Comes Marching Home: The Impact of Combat Related Stress. Conference presentation at the North Counseling Association. Durham, North. Dixon-Saxon S. and Newsome, G. (November 2005). Counselors as Leaders: Advocates for Social Change. Drive in conference presentation sponsored by the Counselor Education Department at North Central University Drive. Durham, North.
Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, Ph.D. 8 Moody, E., Newsome, G., Royal, C. (March 2005). Working With and Through Traumatic Experiences. Conference presentation at the North Counseling Association. Charlotte, North. Newsome, G. (April 2005). Stress Experiences of African American Women. Drive in conference presentation sponsored by the Counselor Education Department at North Central University Drive. Durham, North. Newsome, G. (November 2004). Dual Stressors of African American Women: The Strong Black Woman is Dead. Conference presentation at the North Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development conference. Durham, North. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES National Certified Counselor- #69559 NC Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor -#S4598 NC School Counselor (Qualified) HONORS Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society Nu Chi Chi Chapter, North Central University (Chapter Advisor) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE Professional Development Committee ACE Committee Student Grievance/Appeals Committee ( Alternate) Faculty Senate (Senator) Technology Committee Graduate Council o Admissions Sub Committee School and Community Involvement Committee Learning Community Mentor NCCU Process Education Mentor Professional Development Task Force Admissions Policy Task Force COMMUNITY SERVICE - Board Member-North Licensed Professional Counselor, Ethics Chair - Board Member - The Youth & Educational Achievement Center: Raleigh, North - Colligate back to school workshops for Wake County Public School Students: Christian Faith Baptist Church: Raleigh, North - Advisory Board for Lessons Learned In Vietnam Social Studies Class: Millbrook High School, Raleigh, North Women of Color Taskforce member - Raleigh Women s Center: Raleigh, North
Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, Ph.D. 9 - Executive Council- North Counseling Association - Executive Board and Past President-North Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS American Counseling Association American Mental Health Counselors Association Association for Counselor Education Supervision Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development Licensed Professional Counselors Association Of North North Counseling Association o Executive Board Member (2007) North Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development o Executive Board Member (2006) SKILLS Comprehensive computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel. General knowledge of network environments and web design.