Counseling and
Educational Development
Dr. J. Scott Young
Title: Professor and Chair
Education:
- PhD, Counseling and Counselor Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- MEd, Counseling and Educational Development, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- BA, Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Faculty member at UNCG since: 2008
Scholarly Achievements and Awards(selected):
- Meritorious Service Award, Association for Spiritual, Ethical, & Religious Values in Counseling, 2007
- Alumni Excellence Award, Department of Counseling and Educational Development, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Outstanding Research Award, Mississippi Counseling Association, 2002
Research Interests (selected):
- Spirituality, religion and counseling practice
- Alternative/experiential counseling modalities
- Survey research
Professional Service (selected):
- Member, Strategic Planning Taskforce, American Counseling Association
- Member, ASERVIC Credentialing Committee
- Governing Council Representative, American Counseling Association (ACA)
- CACREP On-Site Team Member, Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- President, Association for Spiritual, Ethical, & Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC), 2002-2003
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Group Counseling
- Chairs and serves on doctoral dissertation committees
- Supervises counseling interns and doctoral supervision interns
Counseling Experience (selected):
- Private practice
- Counselor and Consultant to Institute of Community Services, Inc.- Head Start Schools in north Mississippi
- Counselor in psychiatric hospital
Clinical Experience and Interests:
- Counseling adolescents and adults
- Treating trauma
- Couple and family counseling
- Dream work in counseling
- Creativity in counseling
- Group counseling
Other:
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Licensed Professional Counselor - North Carolina (LPC)
Personal:
- Married to Sara DeHart Young, a professional counselor and Registered Art Therapist in private practice in Greensboro
- Proud father of two daughters, Savannah and Sophie
- Enjoy painting and other creative endeavors, personal fitness and outdoor activities
Recent Publications
Sheperis, C., Young, J. S., & Daniels, H. (Eds.). (2009). Counseling research: Quantitative, qualitative, and single subject design. Columbus, OH: Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall.
Young, J. S., Cashwell, C. S. & Giordano, A. (in press). Breath and spirit: Using conscious breathing to heal. Counseling & Values.
Young, J. S., Wiggins-Frame, M., & Cashwell, C. S., (2007). Spirituality and counselor competence: A national survey of American counseling association members. Journal of Counseling & Development, 85, 47-52.
Robert, T. E., Young, J. S., & Kelly, V. A. (2006). Relationships between adult workers’ spiritual well-being and job satisfaction: A preliminary study. Counseling & Values, 50, 165-177.
Cashwell, C. S. & Young, J. S. (Eds.) (2005). Spiritual and religious values in counseling: A guide to competent practice. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Belaire, C., Young, J. S., & Elder, A. (2005). Inclusion of religious behaviors and attitudes in counseling: Expectations of conservative Christians. Counseling &Values, 49, 82-94.
Foster, L. H., Young, J. S., & Hermann, M. (2005). The work activities of professional school counselors: Are the national standards being met? Professional School Counselor, 8, 313-321.
email: jsyoung3@uncg.edu