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Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2013 Conference - October 17 - 20, 2013 Denver, CO

9:00am MDT

A Primer on Multiple Regression Analyses: Selecting the Appropriate Model for Your Study

Are you planning a study in which you intend to assess the relationships among several variables? Are you confused as to which statistical design is best suited for the research you want to conduct? If you answered yes to either of these questions then this is the session for you! In this session participants will learn how to choose the appropriate multivariate regression analysis model based on their intended research design and accurately interpret the results of the chosen model.

Presenter

Joshua C. Watson

Wednesday October 16, 2013 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Agate A

9:00am MDT

Academic Collaboration: Utilizing Qualitative Research to Bridge Disciplines

This presentation will address how qualitative research enhances collaboration between counseling and other academic disciplines. Qualitative research emphasizes connection, making it a conduit for research collaboration. This presentation will highlight steps that qualitative researchers can take to collaborate effectively. The presenter will share personal experiences of cross-disciplinary research collaboration, including the researcher's successes and mistakes with the purpose of helping others engage in this form of research cooperation.

Presenter

Rebecca L. Koltz

Wednesday October 16, 2013 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Quartz B

9:00am MDT

Integrating Research and Counselor Identity: A Mixed and Multiple Methods Primer

Mixed and multiple methods research (MMR) is the focus of this session, which highlights how problem-solving skills that are inherent in counselor identity align with an integrated MMR approach. Reflexivity is introduced as the active, foundational element for avoiding a "methods-centric" approach and for centering the research problem, embracing complexity, and enhancing credibility of evidence. Examples of decision-making processes and design elements of MMR will be discussed.

Presenter

Rebecca Frels

Assistant Professor, Lamar University

Carl Sheperis

Wednesday October 16, 2013 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Quartz A

9:00am MDT

Preparing Research Articles for Successful Peer Review in Counseling Journals

Publication in leading counseling journals requires researchers to have their work positively reviewed by editors and editorial boards. In this presentation, participants will learn about the philosophy and goals of the peer review process in the publication of counseling research. Strategies to prepare manuscripts for peer review in counseling journals will be covered. Presenters will highlight ways to "think like an editorial board reviewer" in the development and writing of research manuscripts.

Presenter

Randy Astramovich

Judith Crews

Associate Professor, Idaho state University

Elizabeth Horn

Wendy Hoskins

Wednesday October 16, 2013 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Agate B

10:00am MDT

ACES INFORM Plenary Session - Socially Constructing the Role of Qualitative Research in Counselor Education, Supervision, and Counseling: A Call for Dialogue

In September 1989, then editor of Counselor Education and Supervision, Duane Brown, stated “we must accord the same status to research that chronicles the human experience using qualitative methodology that we do to the empirical research we have grown accustomed to seeing published in our journals.” Today I ask the question “Just how well have we accorded the same status to qualitative research in journals serving as outlets for our knowledge products?” I will explore possible answers and directions for the future of qualitative research in counselor education and supervision.

Presenter

David Kleist

Professor, Idaho State University

Wednesday October 16, 2013 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Mineral F & G

11:00am MDT

Conducting Action Research in Counseling

The increased use of action research in counseling training and professional publications provides an opportunity to bridge the research/practitioner gap that has plagued the profession for decades. In this presentation, action research is defined and special considerations that counselor researchers need to address when designing, conducting, and reporting action research are presented.

Presenter

Kathryn Z. Douthit

Douglas Guiffrida

Martin Lynch

Karen L. Mackie

Wednesday October 16, 2013 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Quartz A

11:00am MDT

Grounded Theory or Phenomenological Inquiry: What is the Question????

The use of qualitative research methods in counseling has gained popularity in the last five to ten years. However, incorrect application of method to research question results in inappropriate conclusions. For the purposes of this presentation, participants are encouraged to bring research questions they are planning to answer with qualitative research methods. The presenter and participants will explore how to determine appropriate research questions and design.

Presenter

Donna Gibson

Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

Dr. Donna M. Gibson is a professor of counselor education in the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Department of Counseling and Special Education in the School of Education. In her 22 years as a counselor educator, Dr. Gibson published multiple books... Read More →

Wednesday October 16, 2013 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Agate B

11:00am MDT

Qualitative Dissertation to Qualitative Manuscript: Forming and Focusing

Turning a 200-page dissertation into a 25-page manuscript can be a daunting task. However, the rewards are great for both authors and audiences alike. Come be encouraged and hear the lessons learned from a counselor who did turn a qualitative cross-cultural dissertation into a published manuscript.

Presenter

Leah K. Clarke

Wednesday October 16, 2013 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Agate A

11:00am MDT

Surviving Your First Meta-analysis

Meta-analyses are a great way to get involved with outcome research, but unfortunately they can be too unfamiliar or scary to get involved with. This presentation aims to demystify the process, break the skill down into manageable steps, and help you survive your first one.

Presenter

Stephen Lenz

Wednesday October 16, 2013 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Quartz B

1:30pm MDT

Content Analysis: It Is Not Just a Qualitative Methodology

Content analysis methodology has frequently been referred to as qualitative in nature typically because it involves analyzing text and subjective responses. However, other fields have discussed and used content analysis more quantitatively, allowing statistical analysis with participant responses on other instruments. A description of content analysis and the process to conducting it will be provided.

Presenter

Bradley McKibben

Kelly Wester

Professor, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Kelly L. Wester, PhD, NCC, LCMHC, klwester@uncg.edu, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Counseling and Educational Development, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kelly has taught multiple courses in research methods for over 20 years, as well as has worked... Read More →

Wednesday October 16, 2013 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Agate B

1:30pm MDT

Mixed Methods and Single Case Research Designs: A Bridge Between Quantitative and Qualitative Paradigms

This presentation goes beyond an overview of mixed methods and single case research paradigms. Presenters examine specific configurations used when conducting mixed methods research designs, helping participants identify mixed methods sequences. Example studies using mixed methods designs including single case approaches are shared and critiqued. Participants are able to identify how mixed methods designs can be infused within current and future research investigations. Handouts are provided and discussion/research consultation opportunities are made available.

Presenter

Brande' Flamez

Michelle Hollenbaugh

Stephen Lenz

Robert L. Smith

Wednesday October 16, 2013 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Quartz A

1:30pm MDT

Phenomenography as a Qualitative Method in Counselor Education Research

An essential aspect of evaluating counselor efficacy lies in the assessment of conceptualization and theoretical application. Historically, phenomenology has provided insights into how counselors experience and perceive their clients and their work. Phenomenography is an underutilized design that allows the researcher to infuse a variety of cultural elements to provide an interpretive and integrated research approach for counselor education. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of this methodology, as well as how they can utilize it in their own research.

Presenter

Donna S. Sheperis

Wednesday October 16, 2013 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Agate A

1:30pm MDT

Using Technological Media in Data Collection: Implications for Qualitative Research

Technology is increasingly being utilized through a myriad of media to collect qualitative data. It is important to think critically about how using various media impacts the nature and practice of qualitative research. Examples of various technological media being utilized in qualitative data collection will be explored, while potential ethical and epistemological implications for research will be discussed.

Presenter

Greg A. Meyer

Tyler Wilkinson

Assistant Professor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Wednesday October 16, 2013 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Quartz B

2:30pm MDT

Integrating Research Findings Across Studies Through Meta-analysis: Recommendations and Discussions

Through integrating research findings across studies, meta-analysts can systematically find overall treatment effectiveness, as well as the highly related factors attributed to the treatment effectiveness. By gaining a better understanding of meta-analysis, counselors will say goodbye to their fear of this advanced research methodology. More importantly, researchers, counselor educators, and supervisors who are interested in empirical evidence, please come and discuss the rigor of meta-analysis!

Presenter

Yung-Wei Lin

Wednesday October 16, 2013 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Agate A

2:30pm MDT

Interpretive Communities as Facilitators of Dual Relationships in Qualitative and Practitioner Research

Counselors and counselor educators may find that their research necessarily involves dual relationships with their research participants, be they students, colleagues, or clients. Such situations often raise questions about ethics and about the trustworthiness of one's research, particularly in qualitative and practitioner action research. Attendees will learn about how using an interpretive community may facilitate insight into parallel processes that may arise during the course of their research, and how these might relate to trustworthiness and ethical considerations.

Presenter

Sarah Jarvie

Colorado Christian University

Molly Stehn

Assistant Professor, Webster University

Wednesday October 16, 2013 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Quartz B

2:30pm MDT

Measure This! Using Your Own Measure in Research

Counseling researchers often rely on survey methods or nonstandardized instruments to measure or explore a construct. The purpose of this session is to shed light on quantitative procedures that provide evidence of internal structure of the instrument (i.e., validity). Participants will understand the difference between principal component analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis for providing evidence of validity to self-made surveys or instruments.

Presenter

Richard S. Balkin

Wednesday October 16, 2013 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Agate B

2:30pm MDT

Using Psychophysiological Variables in Counselor Education Research: An Entry Point to Using Psychophysiology for Research Ranging From Culture to Coping to Neurobiology

New technology allows affordable in-vivo measurement of variables such as electrocardiogram, electrodermal activity, electromyography, and evoked brain potentials. Educators and students can participate in this exciting research frontier because the technology is inexpensive and portable, and training is readily available. Learn about psychophysiological measures, appropriate research designs, operational uses, data interpretation, and how to access technology and training. Data acquisition will be demonstrated, and attendees will get to examine resulting data.

Presenter

Keith Hill

Wednesday October 16, 2013 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Quartz A

3:30pm MDT

An Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling

This is an introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for doctoral students and researchers in counseling. First, the basic concepts of SEM will be described. Then, by using a simple example, each step of SES will be illuminated, including how to build a graphic model based on a hypothesis, how to estimate the parameters, and how to evaluate the model once the analysis is run.

Presenter

HIdeyuki Tanaka

Wednesday October 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
Agate B

3:30pm MDT

Research and Clinical Grant Writing: Do's and Don'ts

This advanced research training will provide attendees with practical information and guidance for submitting grant applications for research and clinical funding. The session will provide useful resources for first-time grant writers and will outline the application materials that are required for typical grant submissions. The majority of the session will focus on strategies for successfully drafting the key components of the scientific research plan and clinical significance sections of grant proposals. Practical examples will be utilized in the training session.

Presenter

Danielle LaSure-Bryant

Gina Magyar-Russell

Wednesday October 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
Agate A

3:30pm MDT

Using Consensual Qualitative Research for Dissertations

Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) provides a framework for rigorous research emphasizing participants' voices through use of research teams, and 4 stages of analysis based on consensus. Research teams and data management look slightly different for CQR dissertations. This presentation provides recommendations to implement a CQR dissertation based on real world challenges and successes related to research team roles and bias, analysis and consensus strategies, and data management.

Presenter

Erik Braun

Anita A. Neuer Colburn

Assistant Professor (online and F2F), Regent University

Lashauna Dean

Jayne E. Smith

Wednesday October 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
Quartz B

3:30pm MDT

Using Single-Case Design in Counseling Research

Single-case experimental research is well-regarded as a design that can be utilized for determining evidence-based treatments in counseling. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to conduct a single-case experiment, utilize appropriate assessment tools, and analyze single case data.

Presenter

Rhyan Garcia-Briggs

April Schottelkorb

Associate Professor, Boise State University

Karrie Swan

Wednesday October 16, 2013 3:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
Quartz A

4:30pm MDT

Application of Social Network Analysis to Counseling Research

Social Network Analysis allows researchers to analyze network environments (e.g., friends; program alumni) to determine shared characteristics (e.g., suicide risk; scholarly productivity), understand how ideas are shared, and assess the impact of the social environment on behavior. Learn how this approach can apply to your research interests. This program is designed to be a conceptual introduction to Social Network Analysis.

Presenter

Elysia Clemens

Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado

Wednesday October 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:20pm MDT
Agate A

4:30pm MDT

Creating Literature Reviews Using Mind Mapping and Zotero Citation Library to Collect, Organize, and Share

Work by laptop or follow along as presenters provide tips for organizing and creating scholarly literature reviews in less time. Presenters demonstrate how to install and use Zotero, a citation library, to quickly collect, organize, cite, and share literature review materials. Zotero automatically senses content, adding it to your personal library with a single click. Presenters also demonstrate how to use mind mapping in combination with search and find tools in Zotero to create annotated outlines and draft reviews.

Presenter

David Capuzzi

Meredith Drew

Yurandol Powers

Student, Walden University

Mark Stauffer

Core Faculty-Mental Health Counseling, Walden University

Wednesday October 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:20pm MDT
Agate B

4:30pm MDT

Making Case Study Research Methods Work: Exploring Common Design, Implementation, and Analysis Issues

This session's intent is to demystify the processes involved in case study research related to counseling. Case study approaches provide flexibility useful to researching diverse counseling experiences but lack a cohesive framework to assist researchers during design and implementation. Participants will understand the types of problems ideally researched using these methods, learn key concepts, and engage in decision-making related to real life case study projects.

Presenter

Adry Snorradottir Clark

Deborah J. Rubel

Wednesday October 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:20pm MDT
Quartz A

4:30pm MDT

Mediators and Moderators: Incorporating Mechanisms of Change Into Intervention Research

In the thick of the evidence-based practice movement, it is important to investigate mechanisms that promote change to further our understanding of interventions. Mediators and Moderators are mechanisms of change that begin to explain why therapy works, with mediators describing the process of change and moderators describing characteristics that influence the level of change. Participants will gain knowledge of statistical analyses to investigate mechanisms of change and how to incorporate them into intervention methodologies.

Presenter

Hayley Stulmaker

Wednesday October 16, 2013 4:30pm - 5:20pm MDT
Quartz B

2:30pm MDT

ACES INFORM Advanced Research Track: Developing a Sustainable and Fundable Research Agenda

Externally funded research plays an important role in scholarly and financial development for programs and faculty. However, obtaining and sustaining these funds can be daunting. Session participants will (a) learn strategies towards development of a fundable research agenda; (b) learn strategies to find and write successful grant proposals; and (c) identify and discuss strategies in developing and maintaining a small or large research institute that support sustainable research interests

Presenter

Ryan G. Carlson

Andrew P. Daire

Thursday October 17, 2013 2:30pm - 4:20pm MDT
Mineral D

1:30pm MDT

ACES INFORM Advanced Research Track: Dyadic Data Analysis: Applying the Study of Nonindependence to Examine How Shared Experiences Influence Dyad Members' Outcomes

Members of the same dyad share experiences (e.g., supervisor-supervisee, romantic partners). Nonindependence exists when data from members of the same dyad are more similar to each other than data of two individuals not from the same dyad. Failure to measure and account for nonindependence increases Type I errors up to 70%. The assumption of independence does not account for nonindependence. Attendees will learn and practice the necessary, specific steps to measure, as well as how to appropriately account for nonindependence. Attendees should bring laptops equipped with SPSS.

Presenter

Matthew D. Munyon

Friday October 18, 2013 1:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Mineral D

1:30pm MDT

ACES INFORM Advanced Research Track: Grounded Theory Analysis: Working with Data to Produce Theory

Grounded theory approaches to qualitative research are ideally suited to many counseling and counselor education research problems. However, data analysis can be difficult to engage in without hands-on preparation and support. This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to learn about grounded theory data analysis in an experiential environment. Participants will learn the key concepts of grounded theory data analysis and analyze existing data into theory.

Presenter

Nicholas DeJesus

Marci Nelson

Oregon State University

Deborah J. Rubel

Saturday October 19, 2013 1:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Centennial E