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Papers by Marcella Stark
International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 2015
,"Conceptual design of three-dimensional scaffolds of powder-based materials for bone tissue engi... more ,"Conceptual design of three-dimensional scaffolds of powder-based materials for bone tissue engineering applications", Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 21 Iss 6 pp. 716-724 http:// dx.
T he demographics and perceptions of supervision fees of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) In... more T he demographics and perceptions of supervision fees of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Interns in Texas were explored using a mixed-method online survey. Internships for LPC Interns were most commonly undertaken in agency settings, whereas the most common setting for LPC supervision was the LPC Supervisor's private practice. Over half of the participants reported paying supervision fees. The monetary expense of supervision was the second most important factor reported in supervisor selection, following a sense of connection. However, most LPC Interns did not perceive the fee as impacting the supervisory relationship.
Scant information exists regarding informal assessment tools in the supervision of counselor trai... more Scant information exists regarding informal assessment tools in the supervision of counselor trainees. In this article, we combine the approach of sandtray and the integrated developmental model (IDM) of supervision (Stoltenberg & McNeill, 2009) to assess 3 structures of supervisee development. Based on tenets of artistic inquiry, the use of sandtray promotes reflexivity for increased understanding
of a supervisee’s approach in counseling and allows for an artifact in documenting particular learning outcomes. Through
a heuristic example of sandtray supervision, we illustrate how 1 supervisor collaboratively assessed the awareness, motivation, and autonomy of her supervisee and facilitated development in the learning objective of cultural competence. Ethical considerations are also discussed.
Counselors-in-training are in a unique position to begin bridging theory with practice. Supervisi... more Counselors-in-training are in a unique position to begin bridging theory with practice. Supervision and strong supervisory relationships allow supervisees to verbalize and explore goals, case conceptualizations, and client relationships. Solution-focused supervision, like solution-focused counseling, maintains that supervisees build upon times of success for insight and goal-setting. Likewise, the modality of sandtray in supervision allows for supervisees to freely express and explore personal and professional growth as counselors. In this article, we advocate the interface of solution-focused techniques and the use of sandtray to facilitate and enhance counselor supervision.
Sandtray supervision and solution-focused supervision (SFS) are both strengths-based approaches ... more Sandtray supervision and solution-focused supervision (SFS) are
both strengths-based approaches that may be effective in helping counselor trainees reduce their anxiety and develop clinical self-confidence. The purpose of this collective case study was to explore how a group of practicum students with a school counseling emphasis experienced a blending of sandtray and solution-focused supervision (SFS) approaches. Participants described how the blended approach fostered group cohesiveness in their supervision and promoted both personal and professional development. Participants indicated more awareness of the impact of sandtray than the influence of the solution-focused approach in their supervision.
The purpose of this study was to explore how one group of school counseling students experienced,... more The purpose of this study was to explore how one group of school counseling students experienced, as well as was influenced by, solution-focused supervision (SFS) in the context of a supervised practicum course. Following three group supervision meetings, participants were interviewed about their experiences with SFS and their current and anticipated use of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). The authors concluded that the participants experienced increased clinical self-confidence, were interested in learning more about SFBT, and intended to use SFBT in the future, but they had more difficulty identifying instances when they had used specific SFBT techniques over the three week span of the study. These findings support previous research by Koob (2002) and Cunanan and McCollum (2006).
This article explores the history of psychotherapy in Mexico and describes past and current pract... more This article explores the history of psychotherapy in Mexico and describes past and current practices of psychological services, training, and supervision for Mexican international students in the United States. Sample curricula, texts, and universities in Mexico are listed. Implications for training underscore the importance of collaboration and increased dialogue.
The literature regarding the impact of fees in counseling is dated, with a scarcity of research i... more The literature regarding the impact of fees in counseling is dated, with a scarcity of research in the context of counselor supervision. Accordingly, we examined the influence of supervision fees on counselor interns and its effect on supervision, supervision satisfaction, and willingness to terminate an unsatisfying supervisory relationship. An online survey in which we used Likert-type and open-ended questions was administered to explore the perceptions of Licensed Professional Counselor Interns (n = 230). With respect to the interns who paid for supervision and the interns who received free supervision, no statistically significant differences were present on any of their Likert-type survey items. As such, fees do not appear to play a role in supervisee contribution, satisfaction, or willingness to terminate an unsatisfying supervisory relationship. Qualitative analyses revealed differences between the payment groups suggesting that LPC Interns who pay for supervision may have different expectations of supervisors than LPC interns who receive free supervision.
Differences between 116graduate and undergraduate women, representing 4 generations (i.e.. Baby B... more Differences between 116graduate and undergraduate women, representing 4
generations (i.e.. Baby Boomers, Transitionals, GenerationXers, and Millennials), were studied to categorize earliest awareness and definitions of commitment in relationships. More than 63% of participants in each generation
viewed relationship commitment in terms of constraints rather than attractions.
In this article, we outline a course wherein the instructors teach students how to conduct rigoro... more In this article, we outline a course wherein the instructors teach students how to conduct rigorous qualitative research. We discuss the four major distinct, but overlapping, phases of the course: conceptual/theoretical, technical, applied, and emergent scholar. Students write several qualitative reports, called qualitative notebooks, which involve data that they collect (via three different types of interviews), analyze (using nine qualitative analysis techniques via qualitative software), and interpret. Each notebook is edited by the instructors to help them improve the quality of subsequent notebook reports. Finally, we advocate asking students who have previously taken this course to team-teach future courses. We hope that our exemplar for teaching and learning qualitative research will be useful for teachers and students alike.
The authors used Combs, Bustamante, and Onwuegbuzie’s Interactive Literature Review Process (ILRP... more The authors used Combs, Bustamante, and Onwuegbuzie’s Interactive Literature Review Process (ILRP) to identify, collect, and evaluate the literature on infertility. During this process, we noted that couples experiencing infertility had different concerns depending on what stage of the process they were situated. Thus, the authors identified positive methods and interventions for treating infertile clients using a developmental approach. The Developmental Model for Counseling Infertile Couples is specifically geared for mental health counselors who work with infertile couples.
This article presents the results from a survey of 254 licensed supervisors in the state of Texas... more This article presents the results from a survey of 254 licensed supervisors in the state of Texas regarding their professional development needs. Supervisors most needed information on clinical decision making, ethics, and crisis intervention. Preferred venues for continuing education included local workshops, the annual state counseling conference, webinars, and journal articles. Correlation was
found between the importance placed on professional conference attendance and the belief that attending professional conferences is beneficial to supervisory work.
Implications for future research and policy are presented.
From the perspective of doctoral students and instructors, we explain a developmental, interactiv... more From the perspective of doctoral students and instructors, we explain a developmental, interactive process based upon the Checklist for Qualitative Data Collection, Data Analysis,
and Data Interpretation (Onwuegbuzie, 2010) for students’ writing assignments regarding: (a) the application of conceptual knowledge for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative data; (b) utilizing detailed instructor feedback of content and writing style as a positive catalyst for growth; and (c) integrating feedback in future assignments and reflecting on the process. We advocate the cyclical use of this framework for teaching and learning rigorous qualitative research.
International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 2015
,"Conceptual design of three-dimensional scaffolds of powder-based materials for bone tissue engi... more ,"Conceptual design of three-dimensional scaffolds of powder-based materials for bone tissue engineering applications", Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 21 Iss 6 pp. 716-724 http:// dx.
T he demographics and perceptions of supervision fees of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) In... more T he demographics and perceptions of supervision fees of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Interns in Texas were explored using a mixed-method online survey. Internships for LPC Interns were most commonly undertaken in agency settings, whereas the most common setting for LPC supervision was the LPC Supervisor's private practice. Over half of the participants reported paying supervision fees. The monetary expense of supervision was the second most important factor reported in supervisor selection, following a sense of connection. However, most LPC Interns did not perceive the fee as impacting the supervisory relationship.
Scant information exists regarding informal assessment tools in the supervision of counselor trai... more Scant information exists regarding informal assessment tools in the supervision of counselor trainees. In this article, we combine the approach of sandtray and the integrated developmental model (IDM) of supervision (Stoltenberg & McNeill, 2009) to assess 3 structures of supervisee development. Based on tenets of artistic inquiry, the use of sandtray promotes reflexivity for increased understanding
of a supervisee’s approach in counseling and allows for an artifact in documenting particular learning outcomes. Through
a heuristic example of sandtray supervision, we illustrate how 1 supervisor collaboratively assessed the awareness, motivation, and autonomy of her supervisee and facilitated development in the learning objective of cultural competence. Ethical considerations are also discussed.
Counselors-in-training are in a unique position to begin bridging theory with practice. Supervisi... more Counselors-in-training are in a unique position to begin bridging theory with practice. Supervision and strong supervisory relationships allow supervisees to verbalize and explore goals, case conceptualizations, and client relationships. Solution-focused supervision, like solution-focused counseling, maintains that supervisees build upon times of success for insight and goal-setting. Likewise, the modality of sandtray in supervision allows for supervisees to freely express and explore personal and professional growth as counselors. In this article, we advocate the interface of solution-focused techniques and the use of sandtray to facilitate and enhance counselor supervision.
Sandtray supervision and solution-focused supervision (SFS) are both strengths-based approaches ... more Sandtray supervision and solution-focused supervision (SFS) are
both strengths-based approaches that may be effective in helping counselor trainees reduce their anxiety and develop clinical self-confidence. The purpose of this collective case study was to explore how a group of practicum students with a school counseling emphasis experienced a blending of sandtray and solution-focused supervision (SFS) approaches. Participants described how the blended approach fostered group cohesiveness in their supervision and promoted both personal and professional development. Participants indicated more awareness of the impact of sandtray than the influence of the solution-focused approach in their supervision.
The purpose of this study was to explore how one group of school counseling students experienced,... more The purpose of this study was to explore how one group of school counseling students experienced, as well as was influenced by, solution-focused supervision (SFS) in the context of a supervised practicum course. Following three group supervision meetings, participants were interviewed about their experiences with SFS and their current and anticipated use of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). The authors concluded that the participants experienced increased clinical self-confidence, were interested in learning more about SFBT, and intended to use SFBT in the future, but they had more difficulty identifying instances when they had used specific SFBT techniques over the three week span of the study. These findings support previous research by Koob (2002) and Cunanan and McCollum (2006).
This article explores the history of psychotherapy in Mexico and describes past and current pract... more This article explores the history of psychotherapy in Mexico and describes past and current practices of psychological services, training, and supervision for Mexican international students in the United States. Sample curricula, texts, and universities in Mexico are listed. Implications for training underscore the importance of collaboration and increased dialogue.
The literature regarding the impact of fees in counseling is dated, with a scarcity of research i... more The literature regarding the impact of fees in counseling is dated, with a scarcity of research in the context of counselor supervision. Accordingly, we examined the influence of supervision fees on counselor interns and its effect on supervision, supervision satisfaction, and willingness to terminate an unsatisfying supervisory relationship. An online survey in which we used Likert-type and open-ended questions was administered to explore the perceptions of Licensed Professional Counselor Interns (n = 230). With respect to the interns who paid for supervision and the interns who received free supervision, no statistically significant differences were present on any of their Likert-type survey items. As such, fees do not appear to play a role in supervisee contribution, satisfaction, or willingness to terminate an unsatisfying supervisory relationship. Qualitative analyses revealed differences between the payment groups suggesting that LPC Interns who pay for supervision may have different expectations of supervisors than LPC interns who receive free supervision.
Differences between 116graduate and undergraduate women, representing 4 generations (i.e.. Baby B... more Differences between 116graduate and undergraduate women, representing 4
generations (i.e.. Baby Boomers, Transitionals, GenerationXers, and Millennials), were studied to categorize earliest awareness and definitions of commitment in relationships. More than 63% of participants in each generation
viewed relationship commitment in terms of constraints rather than attractions.
In this article, we outline a course wherein the instructors teach students how to conduct rigoro... more In this article, we outline a course wherein the instructors teach students how to conduct rigorous qualitative research. We discuss the four major distinct, but overlapping, phases of the course: conceptual/theoretical, technical, applied, and emergent scholar. Students write several qualitative reports, called qualitative notebooks, which involve data that they collect (via three different types of interviews), analyze (using nine qualitative analysis techniques via qualitative software), and interpret. Each notebook is edited by the instructors to help them improve the quality of subsequent notebook reports. Finally, we advocate asking students who have previously taken this course to team-teach future courses. We hope that our exemplar for teaching and learning qualitative research will be useful for teachers and students alike.
The authors used Combs, Bustamante, and Onwuegbuzie’s Interactive Literature Review Process (ILRP... more The authors used Combs, Bustamante, and Onwuegbuzie’s Interactive Literature Review Process (ILRP) to identify, collect, and evaluate the literature on infertility. During this process, we noted that couples experiencing infertility had different concerns depending on what stage of the process they were situated. Thus, the authors identified positive methods and interventions for treating infertile clients using a developmental approach. The Developmental Model for Counseling Infertile Couples is specifically geared for mental health counselors who work with infertile couples.
This article presents the results from a survey of 254 licensed supervisors in the state of Texas... more This article presents the results from a survey of 254 licensed supervisors in the state of Texas regarding their professional development needs. Supervisors most needed information on clinical decision making, ethics, and crisis intervention. Preferred venues for continuing education included local workshops, the annual state counseling conference, webinars, and journal articles. Correlation was
found between the importance placed on professional conference attendance and the belief that attending professional conferences is beneficial to supervisory work.
Implications for future research and policy are presented.
From the perspective of doctoral students and instructors, we explain a developmental, interactiv... more From the perspective of doctoral students and instructors, we explain a developmental, interactive process based upon the Checklist for Qualitative Data Collection, Data Analysis,
and Data Interpretation (Onwuegbuzie, 2010) for students’ writing assignments regarding: (a) the application of conceptual knowledge for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative data; (b) utilizing detailed instructor feedback of content and writing style as a positive catalyst for growth; and (c) integrating feedback in future assignments and reflecting on the process. We advocate the cyclical use of this framework for teaching and learning rigorous qualitative research.