SACES Research and Best Practice Grants and Reviewers
SACES is committed to funding innovative best practices and research studies related to counselor education and supervision. This grant competition is open to both professional and student members of SACES. Because of their need and the limited funding available for student research, student researchers are especially encouraged to apply. This year’s current recipients and previous recipients are listed below.Research & Best Practice grant Recipients
2020
Exploring the Collaboration Experiences of English as a Second Language Teachers and School Counselors
PI: Lucy L. Purgason, Appalachian State UniversityCo-PI: Glenda Johnson, Appalachian State University
Process and Outcomes of a Skill-based Group for Counselors Committed to Anti-racism
PI: Kelly M. King, North Carolina Central University
Understanding the Embodiment of Micro-skills in Counselors in Training (CITs)
PI: Amirah R. Nelson, Idaho State University
Co-PIs: Seneka R. Arrington, Aishwarya Joshi, Lindsay Vik, and Kelsey Sarasqueta-Allen, Idaho State University
A Multiple Case Study of Counselor Educators’ Social Class Awareness and Pedagogy in Multicultural Counseling Courses
PI: Derrick L. Shepard, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Co-PI: Laura S. Wheat, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Counseling Supervisors’ Best Practices in Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Supervision: A Q-Methodology Approach
PI: Yesim Giresunlu, Old Dominion University
A Path Analysis of Cultural Humility Between Multicultural Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs, and Skills (MCKAS) and Social Issues Advocacy among Master’s Counseling Students
PI: Christian D. Chan, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Co-PIs: Tahani Dari, University of Toledo; Ching-Chen Chen, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Peitao Zhu, Northern Illinois University; Ne’Shaun J. Borden, Idaho State University
2019
Adrienne Backer and Nancy Chae, William and Mary
An Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Supervisee’s Perception of Supervisor Competence Scale;
Joanna Rocha, Old Dominion University
Best Practices in Clinical Supervision: What Must Supervisees Do?
Nicola Meade and Yolanda Dupre, Old Dominion University, University of Louisiana Monroe
Fighting Endangerment: Race, Gender, and Power’s Affect on Female Faculty Retention
Frankie Fanchila, Trevecca Nazarene University
Private Practice Mental Health Counselors: An Investigation of Predictors for Burnout and Career Commitment
Shreya Vashinav, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Racial Microaggressions, Faculty Mentoring, and Social Connectedness within Counselor Education Programs: Implications for Doctoral Students of Color
David Moran, Old Dominion University
School Counselor Educators: A Grounded Theory of Career Interest and Satisfaction
Erika Schmit; Nancy Thomas; Erin Kaszynski, Texas A&M University-Commerce
The Effect of Suicide Intervention Training on Counseling Students’ Perceived Competence: A Mixed Methods Approach
2018
Melanie Burgess, Old Dominion University
The Psychometric Properties of a School Counseling Internship Competency Scale
Elizabeth Burgin and Elizabeth Prosek, University of North Texas
Addressing Military Populations in Counselor Training Programs: Exploring Cultural Competence, Political Beliefs, and Militaristic Attitudes
Alisa Houseknecht, University of Florida
Motivation, Support, and Belonging: Examining Factors that Affect the Persistence of Minority Students in Counseling Programs
Chi Li and Gulsah Kemer, Old Dominion University
Supervisory Working Alliance and Supervisee Disclosure in Supervision: Supervisee Role Ambiguity as a Mediator
Jessica Martin, Lamar University
Investigation of the Job Seeking Process, Work Environment, Mentorship, and Tenure Process of Female African American Counselor Educators: A Phenomenological Study
Christie Nelson, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Daniel Gutierrez and Patrick Mullen, College of William and Mary
Investigating Supervisee Negative Affectivity, Mindfulness, and Self-transcendence within the Counseling Supervisory Relationship
Nancy Thacker, University of Tennessee
Marginalized Counselor Educators' Experiences Negotiating Personal Identity during Professional Identity Development
2017
Sara Andrews, University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Daniel Gutierrez, College of William & Mary
An Investigation Examining the Association between Counselor Burnout, Personal Resilience, and the Supervisory Relationship
Final Research Report
Supervisor Cultural Humility as a Predictor of Supervisee Nondisclosure and Multicultural Competence
Final Research Report
Counselor Educators Wellness Levels Impact On How They Promote Wellness
Final Research Report
Development of the Counseling Intervention Skills Competence Scale
Mid-term Research Report
Laura Pignato , College of William & Mary
Improving Through Improv: Promoting Tolerance for Ambiguity and Counselor Development
Final Research Report pending
Brooke Wymer, University of South Carolina
Supervisory Experiences Related to Secondary Traumatic Stress of Supervisees Treating Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Final Research Report
2016
Nikki Elston, Laura Shannonhouse, Amanda Rumsey, Mary Chase Mize, and Yung-Wei Dennis Lin
Georgia State University
Suicide Training in Counselor Preparation: Behavioral Observations of Counselor Trainees’ Suicide Intervention Skills
Caitlyn McKinzie and Gulnora Hundley, University of Central Florida
Anxiety and Cortisol Levels Amongst College Students: An Exploratory Investigation of the Effectiveness of Neurofeedback Training
Marina Vladimir, University of Texas – San Antonio
Lived Experiences of Non-Offending Fathers with Children who Survived Sexual Abuse
Shaywanna Harris and Glenn Lambie, University of Central Florida
An Investigation of the Relationship between Supervisors’ Self-Efficacy and Supervisees’ Satisfaction in the Supervisory Relationship.
Melissa Zeligman and Ramona Grad, Georgia State University
The Use of Mindfulness/Meditation in Skill Development for Counselors in Training
Katherine Feather, University of South Carolina
Counselor Competencies Working with Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Phenomenological Investigation
Merry Leigh Dameron, Ami Camp, and Sejal Parikh Fox, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Multicultural Education and Perceived Multicultural Competency of School Counselors
2015
Ariel Winston
Counselor Educators' Multicultural Competencies: Understanding Relationships between Race and Ethnic Identity Awareness
Courtney Holmes and Chris Reid
A Comparison Study of Traditional and Distance Learning Outcomes in Counselor Education
Emi Lenes, Katie Fields, and Jacqueline Swank; University of Florida
Body Whispers of Counselor Education Students: A Phenomenological Inquiry
Katherine Feather
Preparing School Counselors to Assist Students with Disabilities: Rethinking Training, Competencies, and Standards in Counselor Education
Tiffany Rogers
Examining the Effect of Feminist Self-Labeling and Feminist Perspectives on Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Students
Sandy-Ann Maria Griffith and Mike Kalkbrenner
Attendance in Counseling by Counselors: Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Counseling
2014
Melissa Fickling; University of North Carolina at GreensboroCareer Counselors' Perspectives on Advocacy Behaviors
Dodie Limberg, Kimberly Dawes, Jonathan Ohrt, & Casey Barrio-Minton
University of South Carolina and University of North Texas
Research Identity Development of Counselor Education Doctoral Students: A Qualitative Investigation
Marlise Lonn; University of Texas at San Antonio
Supervisees' Experiences of Role Ambiguity and Disclosure Experiences in Triadic Supervision: A Phenomenological Study of Counseling Students
Corrine Sackett & Alyssa Jenkins; Clemson University
Advocacy in Childhood Obesity: Examining Adolescent Girls' Perspectives through Photovoice
Marcella Stark, Angie Wilson, & Jennifer Boswell
Texas Christian University, Texas A & M University-Commerce, and University of Houston - Victoria
Determining the Mentoring Needs of Counseling Students and Junior Faculty
Melissa Swartz; University of South Carolina
Becoming an Advocate: Perceptions of Exemplar Counselor Advocates
2013
Bethany Garr; University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Out of Harm’s Way: The Role of Clinical Supervision in the Prevention and Alleviation of Vicarious Trauma and Promotion of Vicarious Growth
Caroline O'Hara; Georgia State University
The Relationships among the Experiences of Racial Microaggressions in Supervision, Traumatic Experiences, and the Supervisory Working Alliance in Professional Counselors and Counselors-in-Training
Raissa MIller; University of North Texas
Experiences in Learning Interpersonal Neurobiology: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Hanna Lainas; University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Research: The Relationship between Supervisory Working Alliance and Supervisees’ Client Outcomes
Jessica Lloyd-Hazlett; College of William & Mary
Epistemological Ties that Bind: A Developmental Approach for Exploring Counseling Trainees’ Constructions of Personal and Professional Identity
Daniel Guiterrez; University of Central Florida
Research: The Influence of Meditation on the Emotional Intelligence and stress levels, of Student Counselors
2012
Chastity Hope Bell
Janee’ R. Avent
Patrick R. Mullen
Lucy Lewis
Jennifer M. Johnson, Ph.D.
Wanda Briggs Ph.D.
2011
Julie Ballinger and Casey Barrio-Minton; University of North Texas
Laura Shannonhouse and Jane Myers; University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Melissa Alverado; University at Texas- Brownsville
Abigail Conley North; Carolina State University
Johnathan Ohrt and Elizabeth Prosek; University of North Texas
Tamekia Bell; Old Dominion University
2010
Sejal Mehta; University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Laura Boyd Farmer; Virginia Tech
Robyn L. Lower; The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
John F. Kennedy; Regent University
Veronica J. Motley; Argosy University
Kathryn L. Henderson; University of Texas San Antonio
2009
Karen Cathey-Austin; University of Mississippi
Melodie H. Frick; University of Virginia
Amanda C. Healey; Old Dominion University
Amy T. Carrier; The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Christine E. Murray and Amber L. Pope; The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Julia Y. Porter and Mary Ann Hollingsworth; Mississippi State University-Meridian
Breyan N. Williams-Haizlip; Old Dominion University