Thursday, July 31, 2014

Counselor Education Faculty Showcase Their Research



UNLV Counselor Education faculty members Dr. Randy Astramovich and Dr. Wendy Hoskins recently presented at the Association for Humanistic Counseling Annual Conference held June 6-7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their presentations included:
“Slow Counseling for Growth and Wellness”
Presenters: Dr. Wendy Hoskins & Dr. Randy Astramovich

“Personal Growth the Jungian Way: Promoting Individuation with the Watchword Matrix”
Presenters: Dr. Randy Astramovich & Dr. Wendy Hoskins
Dr. Wendy Hoskins and Dr. Randy Astramovich 

Dr. Hoskins is an Associate Professor in the Educational & Clinical Studies department. Her research interests include mental health counseling in schools, counselor education, and international counseling practices. She is affiliated with a number of professional organizations in her field including the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling.

Dr. Astramovich is also an Associate Professor in the Educational & Clinical Studies department and has been with UNLV since 2002. He has published numerous journal articles and book chapters, and has also authored a book on the topic of counselor program evaluation.  His research interests include the program evaluation skills and practices of counselors, client self-advocacy, and promoting mental health counseling in schools.

The Association for Humanistic Counseling is a division of the American Counseling Association rooted in humanistic philosophy. For more information visit the AHC website at: http://afhc.camp9.org/