Counseling and
Educational Development
Dr. Kelly L. Wester
Title: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD, Counseling and Human Development, Kent State University
- MA, Criminal Justice, Kent State University
- BA, Psychology, Bowling Green State University
Faculty member at UNCG since: 2003
Scholarly Achievements and Awards (selected):
- School of Education Teaching Excellence Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Ralph Berdie Research Award, American Counseling Association
- Outstanding Contribution to Knowledge Award, American College Counseling Association
- Outstanding Pre-Tenured Counselor Educator Award, Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
- Association of American Medical Colleges and Office of Research Integrity Grant: Proactive Promotion of Research Integrity within the Field of Counselor Education
Research Interests (selected):
- Self-injury
- Research integrity and misconduct
- Quantitative and qualitative designs
Professional Service (selected):
- President, Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
- Associate Editor of Research and Statistical Consultant, Journal of College Counseling
- Editorial Board member, Counselor Education and Supervision
- Editorial Board member, Counseling Outcome and Research Evaluation
- American Counseling Association, member
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, member
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Doctoral Research Seminar
- Doctoral Assessment Seminar
- Counseling Theories
- Introduction to Community Counseling
- Supervises counseling interns and practicum students
- Coordinates counseling internship program
- Co-chairs and serves on dissertation committees
Counseling Experience (selected):
- Counselor, juvenile correctional and residential treatment facilities
- College counselor
- Individual, family, and group counselor
Clinical Experience and Interests:
- Self-injurious behavior in adolescent and college age populations
- Violent behavior, exposure to violence, and mental health in adolescents
- Role of gender perceptions in counseling
- Bullying behavior in the schools
- Body image issues
- Clinical supervision
- Suicide assessment and crisis intervention
Other:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Personal:
- Enjoys running, outdoor exercise, sports, cooking, music, reading, and photography
Recent Publications (Selected)
Wester, K. L., & Trepal, H. C. (in press). Coping behaviors, abuse history, and counseling: Differentiating college students who self-injure. Journal of College Counseling.
Wester, K. L., Trepal, H. C., & Myers, J. E. (2009). Perceived stress and wellness of counselor educators: An initial look at our professional gatekeepers. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development.
Wester, K. L., MacDonald, C. A., & Lewis, T. F. (2008). A glimpse into the lives of nine youth in a correctional facility: Insight into theories of delinquency. Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 28, 101-118.
Wester, K. L., Willse, J., & Davis, M. S. (2008). The Responsible Conduct of Research Measure: The initial development and pilot study. Accountability in Research, 15, 87-104.
Murray, C., Wester, K. L., & Paladino, D. (2008). Dating violence and self-injury among undergraduate college students: Attitudes and experiences. Journal of College Counseling, 11, 42-57.
Davis, M. S., Wester, K. L., & King, B. (2008). Narcissism, entitlement, and questionable practices of research in counseling: A pilot study. Journal of Counseling and Development, 86, 200-210.
Wester, K. L. (2007). Teaching research integrity in the field of counseling. Counselor Education and Supervision, 46, 199-211.
email: klwester@uncg.edu