Counseling and
Educational Development
Dr. James M. Benshoff
Title: Professor
Education:
- PhD, Counseling and Development, The American University
- MEd, Counseling and Development, George Mason University
- BA, English, The College of William and Mary
Faculty member at UNCG since: 1989
Scholarly Achievements and Awards (selected):
- Founding Editor, Journal of College Counseling
- Author of more than 45 professional publications, including journal articles, ERIC/CASS digests, monographs, and instructional videos
- Teaching Excellence Award, School of Education, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Innovation and Creativity in Counseling Award, North Carolina Counseling Association
- Outstanding Professional Contribution to Knowledge Award, American College Counseling Association
- Outstanding Research Award, Chi Sigma Iota
- Professional Development in Counseling Award, George Mason University
Research Interests (selected):
- Group process and facilitation
- Teaching and technology
- Creativity in counseling
- Clinical supervision, consultation, and leadership
- International and cross-cultural applications of counseling
Professional Service (selected):
- Chair-elect, National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Past-President, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Past Chair, Disciplinary Review Committee, National Board for Certified Counselors
- Past-President, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Counseling and Development, Counselor Education and Supervision, and Tennessee Counseling Association Journal
- Past Secretary and Executive Board Member, Association for Adult Development and Aging
- Past Chair, Licensure Committee, American Counseling Association
- Specialty Liaison, National Board for Certified Counselors
- Charter President, North Carolina Association for Adult Development and Aging
- Past Secretary, Treasurer, and Member-at-Large, North Carolina Counseling Association
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Consultation and Leadership in Counselor Education (doctoral seminar)
- Group Counseling in Schools (online course)
- Group Process and Leadership
- Seminar in University Teaching
- Introduction to University Teaching
- Supervises counseling, teaching, and supervision internships
- Chair and member of doctoral dissertation committees
Counseling Experience (selected):
- Private practice and community agencies
- Consultant to helping professionals working in community agencies, families of clients with developmental disabilities, school counselors, and college and university counselors
- Case Manager and Behavioral Specialist for Arlington (VA) Community Services Board
Clinical Experience and Interests:
- Group counseling
- Adults in transition
- Career counseling
- Couples and family counseling
- Issues related to stress and anxiety management, career change, changes in relationships, lifestyle, and identity, developmental changes and issues
Other:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
- National Certified Gerontological Counselor (NCGC)
- Co-developer of video series on clinical supervision topics
Personal:
- Father of Nicholas, an aspiring chef and musician
- Enjoys music and musical performance, cycling, kayaking, yoga, cooking, wine, hiking, outdoor activities, and travel
Recent Publications (Selected)
Benshoff, J. M. (in press). On mentoring as a defining experience. In Skovholt, Trotter, Koch, & Sanger (Eds.). Voices from the field: Defining moments in counselor development. London: Routledge
Smith, C. S., & Benshoff, J. M. (2008). Counselors’ continuing education: An exploratory assessment activities and perceived value. Tennessee Counselors Association Journal.
Paredes, D. M., Choi, K. M., Dipal, M., Edwards-Joseph, A. R., Ermakov, N., Gouveia, A. T., Jain, S., Koyama, C., Hinkle, J. S., & Benshoff, J. M. (2008). Globalization: A brief primer for counselors in the United States. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 30(8), 155-166
Rowell, P. C., & Benshoff, J. M. (2008). The relationship between personal growth group experiences in multicultural counseling courses and counseling students’ ethnic identity development. Counselor Education and Supervision, 48, 2-15.
Madathil, J., & Benshoff, J. M. (2008). Comparison of importance of marital characteristics and marital satisfaction for Asian Indians in arranged marriages and Americans in marriages of choice. The Family Journal, 16, 222-230.
Adams , J. R., Benshoff, J. M., & Harrington, S. Y. (2007). An examination of referrals to the school counselor by race, gender, and family structure. Professional School Counseling, 10, 389-398.
Benshoff, J. M. , Glass, J. S., & Yarborough, P. (2007). Using the PARS model to teach group process skills. Instructional video. Distributed by the American Counseling Association and Insight Media, Inc.
McAtee, A. B., & Benshoff, J. M. (2006). Rural women in career transition: A look at Schlossberg’s situation, self, supports, and strategies. Journal of Community College Research, 30, 697-714.
Benshoff, J. M ., & Flint, L. J. (2006). Review and analysis of the Journal of College Counseling 1998-2005. Journal of College Counseling, 9, 20-28.
Benshoff, J. M ., & Spruill, D. A. (2007). Sabbaticals. In J. H. Greenhaus & G. Callanan, Encyclopedia of career development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Benshoff, J. M . (2006). Tai Chi and counseling. In C. S. Cashwell, M. F. Shoffner, & J. P. Yarborough (Eds.), What is …: A guide to spiritual practice. Alexandria, VA: Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling.
Benshoff, J. M ., Glass, J. S., & Yarborough, J. P. (2007). PARS: A model for facilitating group process [instructional DVD]. Greensboro, NC: University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Flezzani, J. D., & Benshoff, J. M. (2003). Understanding sexual aggression in male college students: The role of self-monitoring and pluralistic ignorance. Journal of College Counseling, 6, 69-79.
Fletcher, T. B., Benshoff, J. M., & Richburg, M. J. (2003). A systems approach to understanding and counseling college student-athletes. Journal of College Counseling, 6, 35-45.
Benshoff, J. M., & Spruill, D. A. (2002). Sabbaticals for counselor educators: Purposes, benefits, and outcomes. Counselor Education and Supervision, 42, 131-144.
Glass, J. S., & Benshoff, J. M. (2002). Development of group cohesion through challenge course experiences. Journal of Experiential Education, 25, 268-278.
Spruill, D. A., & Benshoff, J. M. (2000). Developing a personal theory of counseling: A theory building model for counselor trainees. Counselor Education and Supervision, 40, 70-80.
Recent Presentations (selected)
Benshoff, J. M. (2009, February). Through a supervisor’s lens: Introduction to clinical supervision. Invited keynote presentation for Clinical Supervision Institute, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.
Rowell, P. C., & Benshoff, J. M. (2008, October). Influential factors on synchronous communication in an online group counseling course. Program presented at the annual conference of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Houston, TX.
Benshoff, J. M., & Armeniox, L. F. (2008, May). Typical counseling issues in the United States. Invited presentation presented in Florence, Italy, for The Development of the Counseling Profession in Italy and the United States: A Bilateral Conference.
Benshoff, J. M. (2008, May). La dolce vita: Reflections on Italian adventures. Invited workshop presented in Regello, Italy, for the Old Dominion University study abroad program, Counselor’s View of Italy.
Benshoff, J. M., Carrier, A. T., Emerson, C. H., Ivers, N. N., MacDonald, C. A., Seaman-DeJohn, M. M., Shipp, A. E., & Warden, S. P. (2007, October). Unlocking leadership doors: Your key to the leader within. Half-day workshop presented at the national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus, OH
Hall-Renn, K., Smith, A. L., & Benshoff, J. M. et al. (2007, October). When words are not enough: Using movement, drama, and music to create here and now learning experiences. Program presented at the national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus, OH.
Benshoff, J. M. (2007, May). Perspectives on the Italian experience.Invited workshop presented in Regello, Italy, for the Old Dominion University study abroad program, A counselor’s view of Italy.
Benshoff, J. M ., & Armeniox, L. F. (2006, November). Using creative arts in group work. Invited one-day workshop co-sponsored by the North Carolina Association for Specialists in Group Work and the Department of Counseling and Educational Development, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC.
Benshoff, J. M . (2006, October). Using a developmental framework for career counseling. Invited keynote address presentation for the North Carolina Career Development Association annual conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
Benshoff, J. M . (2006, September). The future of counseling. Invited keynote address for the Smoky Mountain Counselors Association annual conference, Knoxville, TN.
Benshoff, J.M. (2006, March). Incorporating group process in higher education teaching. Invited workshop presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Benshoff, J. M. (2006, March). PARS: A model for teaching group process skills. Invited workshop presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Benshoff, J. M . (2005, September). Thinking like a supervisor. Invited keynote address presented at the Eighth Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress, Istanbul, Turkey.
Benshoff, J. M. (2005, September). PARS: A model for teaching group process skills. Invited workshop presented at the Eighth Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress, Istanbul, Turkey.
Henderson, D. A., & Benshoff, J. M. (2005, April). The student-counselor educator connection: Clarifying your research ideas. Program presented at the national conference of the American Counseling Association, Atlanta, GA.
Armeniox, L. F., Kleinman, S., & Benshoff, J. M. (2005, April). Creative arts in counseling: Using movement and music to facilitate personal transformation.
Benshoff, J. M. (2004, May). Using the PARS Model to teach group process skills. Invited workshop presented in Regello, Italy, for the University of New Orleans study abroad program, Counseling in Italy.
Pisarcik, M. K., & Benshoff, J. M. (2004, April). Critical incident processing: Application of the AwarenessWheel to peer group supervision. Program presented at the national conference of the American Counseling Association, Kansas City, MO.
Benshoff, J. M ., & Spruill, D. A. (2002, October). Sabbaticals for counselor educators: Results of a national survey. Program presented at the national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Park City, UT.
Armeniox, L. F., & Benshoff, J. M. (2002, October). Creative arts in counseling: Using movement and music to facilitate personal transformation. Program presented at the national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Park City, UT.
Benshoff, J. M . (2002, June). Couples counseling with adolescents: A proactive approach. Program presented at the Third International Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Brisbane, Australia.
Armeniox, L. F., Benshoff, J. M., & Wooten, H. R. (2001, March). Music, movement, and rhythm: Tools for creative exploration in counseling . Program presented at the national conference of the American Counseling Association, San Antonio, TX.
Madathil, J., & Benshoff, J. M. (2001, March). Autonomy, love, and the arranged marriage: A new perspective on cultural differences . Program presented at the national conference of the American Counseling Association, San Antonio, TX.
email: benshoff@uncg.edu