The 2018 Great Lakes Regional Conference, Respectful Dialogues and Beyond: What Are We Doing? The Counseling Psychology Program at Western Michigan University was proud to host the conference on April 13-14, 2018 in Sangren Hall on the main campus of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo.
We thank our conference speakers, Dr. Arpana G. Inman, current President of the Society of Counseling Psychology (SCP), Division 17 of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Dr. Judith Kovach, Independent Practitioner/Consultant and former Project Director of the Michigan Project for Informed Public Policy.
Dr. Shannon Chávez-Korell, Michigan School of Professional Psychology, and Dr. Sharon Bowman, Ball State Universit, provided valuable pre-conference workshops.
| 2018 | ||
| Friday, April 13th | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM |
Continues through the day until 4:00 PM. General 1st Floor 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
|
| 9:00 AM |
OPTIONS FOR: Pre-Conference Continuing Education Workshops See two options below. Click on the title to see the Workshop description, and both Workshops are at intermediate/advanced level of training. CE = 3 credits Workshop 9:00 AM |
|
| 9:00 AM |
Dr. Shannon Chávez-Korell, Michigan School of Professional Psychology Workshop Room 1910, First Floor 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
|
| 9:00 AM |
Dr. Sharon L. Bowman, Ball State University Workshop Room 2710, Second Floor 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Browse the presentations during Poster Session #1 from 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM. Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
A Vocational Intervention for Collegiate Student-Athletes A. Benton Darling M.A., West Virginia University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Arab American Well-being: Where counseling misses the mark Rawan Atari M.S., Ball State University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Barriers to Counseling for African Americans Jody Zhong BA, University of Louisville Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Burnout among undergraduate women in STEM: The role of identity interference and chilly climate Laura Jensen B.A., Purdue University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Career Indecision Profile-65 Scores’ Measurement Equivalence in College and Non-College Samples Margaret Nauta Ph.D., Illinois State University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Content Analysis of Asian American Suicide related outcomes(2012-2017) Yi Li, Indiana University Bloomington Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Familism and Self-Stigma as Barriers to Seeking Psychological Care Chelsea A. Latorre M.Ed., West Virginia University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
How underemployed workers feel meaningfulness? The indirect path of psychological needs Taewon Kim M.A., Purdue University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Masculinity and affectionate touch: Investigating emotional intimacy in male social circles Jacob Alexander Moore B.A., Loyola University Maryland Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Predictors of Counselor Preference and Underutilization Char Houben-Hop, Western Michigan University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
School Climate and Mental Health: Comparing SES, Gender, and Race Isis C. Prior, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Self-affirmation and Responses to Threatening Health Information: A Review of the Literature Victoria Day M.A., Ball State University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Brian Michael Stran, Western Michigan University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
The Relationship Between Adult Romantic Attachment and Emotion Regulation Madeline S. Herman B.A., Cleveland State University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
The Role of Emotion Regulation in Depression and Social Anxiety in People with and without IBD Katherine Petrochic, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation 1st Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Choose from among several concurrent sessions offered 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM. General 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
How does Discrimination make us Depressed? Patrick Possel Dr. rer. soc., University of Louisville Symposium Room 2120 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Crystal Thornhill, Purdue University Round Table Room 3310 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
#MeToo: Counseling Psychologists Addressing Sexual Misconduct Sarah R. B. Milam M.A., West Virginia University Round Table Room 4715 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Use of Technology in Performance Enhancement: VSM and VR with Golfers and Football Players Kyle Kennedy, Indiana University - Bloomington Round Table Room 3110 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience and Well-being Laurie McCubbin Ph.D, University of Louisville Paper Presentation Room 4310 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Choose from among several concurrent sessions offered 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM. General 3:00 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Collaborating Music Therapy with Counseling: Finding Wholeness Through Young and Professional Issues Chelly Neuenschwander M.A., Ball State University Workshop Room 3110 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Athletes and Practitioners: Agents of Social Change within Sport Jessica L. David MSEd, Indiana University - Bloomington Round Table Room 4310 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Speak Out Reach Out: Student Led Social Justice and Service Organizations Kelly Anne Thomas MS, West Virginia University Round Table Room 2120 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
The Effects of Community and Law on African Immigrants: A Contextual discussion. K. Chinwe Idigo, University of Louisville Round Table Room 3310 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
The Impact of Trauma on Academic Admissions and Career Interests for Black Women Angela C. Lewis, Western Michigan University Round Table Room 4715 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Experiencing Sexual Assaults: Understanding the Factors of Withholding Disclosure Justin R. Harker B.A., Loyola University Maryland Paper Presentation Room 2720 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Predictors of Treatment Utilization in College Students Kristyn Oravec B.A., Cleveland State University Paper Presentation Room 2720 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 4:00 PM |
Featured Address: "LGBT Well-Being: The Importance of Research-Informed Public Policy Advocacy" Dr. Judith Kovach, Independent Practitioner/Consultant and former Project Director of the Michigan Project for Informed Public Policy General Room 1920, First Floor 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Enjoy a snack while you visit the concurrent poster session and socialize. General Refreshments on 2nd Floor-Commons Area and Posters on the 2nd Floor. 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Browse the presentations during Poster Session #2 from 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM. Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Athlete Coping and the Influence of Coach Leadership Behaviors in Elite Figure Skaters Taylor Sonia Allen, West Virginia University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Counseling and prevention strategies for work with Syrian refugees Anna Hope Covington BA Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Distress and Resiliency: Qualitative Interviews With Akron Bhutanese Refugees Nuha Alshabani BS, The University Of Akron Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Zachary Tokar AA, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Effects of Microaggressions & Stereotype Threat on Self-Esteem & College Adjustment Catherine P. Chen BS, Purdue University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Emotional Intelligence and Prosocial Behavior in Adolescents Courtney Hull, West Virginia University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Allison Griesmer M.A., Cleveland State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Mindfulness and Emotional Disclosure as Unique Emotion-Regulation Strategies Jeffrey Kahn PhD, Illinois State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Mindfulness Based Intervention Programs for African American Women Maya Jordan B.A., Western Michigan University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Novel Counseling Considerations in regards to Females Serving in Combat Roles Cassandra Hudak B.S., Ball State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Personal Growth Initiative and Race/Ethnicity: What We Know Elexia L. Verbick, Notre Dame College Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Justin R. Harker B.A., Loyola University Maryland Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Recovery from Self-stigma in Serious Mental Illness Katie Watterson M.A., University of Louisville Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| 5:00 PM |
System Justification Theory and the Acceptance and Perpetuation of Sexual Violence Against Women Alex Houseknecht, Western Michigan University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
|
| Saturday, April 14th | ||
| 7:45 AM |
Enjoy breakfast and visit the poster session that begins at 8:30 AM. General 2nd Floor - Commons Area 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM |
|
| 7:45 AM |
Registration continues until 1:00 PM. General 1st Floor 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Browse the presentations during Poster Session #3 from 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM. Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
A Fifth Component: Updating the Concept of Alextithymia Shu Ling MA Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Maame-Safowaa Geary M.A., NCC Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
African American men, hyper masculinity, & homophobia Sandra Fanning MS, West Virginia University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
“Back When I Was A Kid...”: Facilitating Parent-Child Dialogue on Alcohol-Related Behaviors Casie Morgan, Loyola University Maryland Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Bystander Intervention: An evidence-based program for sexual assault prevention on college campuses Tacianna Pinheiro Oliver Indovina MA, Ball State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Class, Race, and Contextual Factors on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety Eileen E. Joy, Purdue University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Definitions of Asexuality and Perceived Counselor Competencies Emily L. Boswell, Ball State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Differences in Describing Domestic Violence in Heterosexual and Homosexual Romantic Relationships Kristyn Oravec B.A., Cleveland State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Ending ageism: The need to reevaluate attitudes towards the elderly Michiko Iwasaki Ph.D., Loyola University Maryland Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Chelsea Kelligher M.A., Cleveland State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Social Comparison in the Digital Age Alexandria Kinder M.A., West Virginia University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Stigma and Help-Seeking among Arab Muslim College Students in the U.S. A. Benton Darling M.A., West Virginia University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
The Resiliency of Ethiopian Migrants Hawi M. Wako, Western Michigan University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 8:30 AM |
Ashley Fazekas, Trinity Christian College Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
|
| 9:30 AM |
Choose from among several concurrent sessions offered 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM. General 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
|
| 9:30 AM |
Building Community From Within Demarra Gardner MA, Change Agent Consulting Workshop Room 4735 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
|
| 9:30 AM |
Ethical Responsibility: Rethinking Research and Practice With Vulnerable Populations Nuha Alshabani BS, The University Of Akron/Div 17 Symposium Room 4715 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
|
| 9:30 AM |
Inclusivity of Populations in Sport and Performance Psychology DeJon Purnell B.A., Indiana University - Bloomington Round Table Room 4530 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
|
| 9:30 AM |
Preparing for the EPPP, EPPP2, and ABPP Sharon L. Bowman Ph.D., HSPP, LMHC, Ball State University Round Table Room 4705 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
|
| 9:30 AM |
Yu Chak Sunny Ho M.A., Ed.M., University of Iowa Round Table Room 4560 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
|
| 9:30 AM |
Kris Pence, Western Michigan University Round Table Room 4540 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
|
| 10:30 AM |
Choose from among several concurrent sessions offered 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM. General 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
|
| 10:30 AM |
Kristen Reser M.A., Ball State University Round Table Room 4735 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
|
| 10:30 AM |
Experiences Abroad: Not Just a Photo Op, but an Opportunity to Shape Practice and Research Betsy Varner B.A., Ball State University Round Table Room 4540 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
|
| 10:30 AM |
Integrating Spirituality and Religion into Counseling Chelly Neuenschwander M.A., Ball State University Round Table Room 4560 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
|
| 10:30 AM |
The Four Pillars and The Foundation on Which They Rest: A Student Affiliates of 17 Discussion. Samuel Colbert Round Table Room 4715 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
|
| 10:30 AM |
Mike Evitts M.S., Western Michigan University Round Table Room 4530 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
|
| 10:30 AM |
How discrimination in schools effects acculturation in Arab Americans Khadeja Najjar BA, Cleveland State University Paper Presentation Room 4705 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
|
| 10:30 AM |
Resilience and 1.5 generation Korean American Young/Emerging Adults in the U.S. Cecile H. Bhang M.A., Loyola University Chicago Paper Presentation Room 4705 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
|
| 11:30 AM |
Enjoy lunch and the featured address. General Bernhard Student Center, Ballroom, 2nd Floor 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
|
| 12:00 PM |
Featured Address: "Respectful Dialogues: Holding the Tension" Dr. Arpana G. Inman, President, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association General Bernhard Student Center, Ballroom, 2nd Floor 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
|
| 1:00 PM |
Student Conversation with Division 17 President Dr. Arpana G. Inman General Bernhard Student Center, Ballroom, 2nd Floor 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Choose from among several concurrent sessions offered 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM. General 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Jackie Hyman, Indiana University - Bloomington Symposium Room 4715 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Peer Education as a Tool for Prevention and Social Justice in a University Counseling Center Kerry Beduna M.A., Ball State University Symposium Room 4705 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Cross-cultural considerations of clinical supervision for minority and international trainees Yue Shi M.A., Arizona State University Round Table Room 4735 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
Walter T. Malone M.A., Western Michigan University Round Table Room 4560 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
How to Get Published in Psychological Journals Beverly Vandiver Round Table Room 4540 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 2:00 PM |
The Opioid Epidemic: Counseling Psychology's Role in Prevention and Recovery Timothy Swiger, West Virginia University Round Table Room 4530 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Browse the presentations during Poster Session #4 from 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM. Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Michael Lotz M.S.Ed., Purdue University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Analyzing Evaluation of Counseling Psychology Student Competence Ashley E. Schoener M.A., Ball State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Jessica Olin, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Discrimination Against Asian Indian International Students Aashna Aggarwal B.A., Purdue University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Examining U.S. Military Resiliency Training Programs Alishia Salyer, Western Michigan University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
International Students, Area of Origin, and Acculturation Alexandria C. Dick, Notre Dame College Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Motivational Interviewing for Decreasing Maladaptive Health Behaviors Kelly Anne Thomas MS, West Virginia University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Paper-and-Pencil and Computer Self-Report Survey Equivalence Arne Weigold PhD, Notre Dame College Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Perspectives on career support between adolescents and parents Samantha A. Morel MA, Purdue University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Professional Identity Crisis in the Integrated Care Era Shu Ling MA, The University of Akron Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Racism & Colonial Mentality: Indians in the United States Ankita Nikalje M.S., Purdue University Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Tianhong Yao MPhil, University of Louisville Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Tough talks; Sexual assault survivors’ experiences with reporting Michiko Iwasaki Ph.D., Loyola University Maryland Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Understanding the Career Aspirations of Community College Students through an SCCT Lens Margo A. Gregor Ph.D., The University of Akron Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 3:00 PM |
Unprotected Symbolic Speech: Taking a Knee to Take a Stand Steven M. Sanders Poster Presentation 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
|
| 4:00 PM |
Thank you for your participation! General 4:00 PM |
|