Curriculum Vitae
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Kristi A. Gibbs
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Graduate Studies Division
Hunter Hall, Room 101-B
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598
Phone: 423.425.4106
Email: Kristi-Gibbs@utc.edu
Education
Ph.D. Counselor Education, May 2004
University of New Orleans (CACREP-accredited)Minor: Play Therapy
Dissertation: Counselor
Educators’ Perceptions about the Process of Preparing Students to Counsel Children
M.S. Counseling: December 1997
University of Southwestern LouisianaB.S. Psychology: May 1995
University of Southwestern LouisianaCertifications and Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor (#1979), State of Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors and Marital and Family Therapists, Nashville, TN, 2006.
Licensed Professional Counselor (#2539) and Board Approved Supervisor, State of Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners, Baton Rouge, LA, 2000.
Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor, The Association for Play Therapy, Fresno, CA, 2004.
Current Professional Employment
2006–present UC Foundation Assistant Professor and Community Counseling Program Coordinator, Graduate Studies Division, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
2005–2006 Assistant Professor and Community Counseling Program Coordinator Graduate Studies Division, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
2004-2005 Lecturer - Graduate Studies Division, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Related Work Experience
A. Teaching
1. Primary Instructor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Graduate Studies Division
Community Counseling Internship
Community Counseling Seminar
Counseling Children and Adolescents
Counseling Practicum
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders
Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling
Introduction to the Counseling Profession
Play Therapy
Theories of Human Development
Theories and Techniques of Counseling
Theories and Practice of Multicultural Counseling
2. Graduate Course Teaching Assistant, University of New Orleans, Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling and Foundations
Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling
Pre-practicum Counseling Techniques
Techniques of Counseling Supervision
B. Community Counseling
1. Licensed Professional Counselor- Board Approved Supervisor, Private Practice.
January 2003-May 2004: specialized work with children, adolescents, and families; counseling interventions included play therapy, reality therapy, and client-centered techniques; provided weekly clinical supervision to post-masters interns in various arenas including schools, college, and agency settings.
2. Supervising Clinician, Trinity Counseling and Training Center, New Orleans, LA.
August 2001-January 2003: provided individual and group supervision of master’s interns in school counseling, mental health counseling, and social work; facilitated training specific to counseling children, play therapy, effective documentation, and the process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor; provided individual, family, and group play therapy and counseling for children and families faced with various issues.
3. Admissions Counselor - Vermilion Hospital, Lafayette, LA.
June-December 2000: responsible for responding to crisis inquiry calls, initial assessment of potential patients, crisis intervention counseling, and recommendation for appropriate level of care.
4. Needs Assessment Counselor/Assistant Director - Charter Cypress Behavioral Health
System, Lafayette, LA. December 1997-May 2000: provided initial psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention counseling; assisted in recruitment, hiring, and training of needs assessment counselors; provided ongoing supervision of counselors on team.
5. Counselor Intern, University of Louisiana Counseling and Testing Center, Lafayette, LA. August-December 2007: provided individual and couples counseling to students in a college setting.
6. Substance Abuse Technician, Stepping Stones to Recovery, Broussard, LA.
August 1995-December 1996: supervised clients with chemical dependency issues. Co- facilitated group therapy sessions and prepared discharge summaries.
C. School Counseling
1. School/Community Counselor, Laurel Elementary School, New Orleans, LA.
August 2001-December 2002: facilitated individual and group play therapy and counseling for children in a local public school through school-community partnership between Trinity Counseling & Training Center and Laurel Elementary School; interfaced with families, principal, school social worker, and other mental health professionals in advocacy role for students.
D. Clinical Supervision
1. Practicum and Community Counseling Internship Instructor, University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga, TN. August 2004-present: primary university supervisor for 50+ master’s students in community and school counseling.
2. Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Private Practice, Chattanooga, TN.
November 2005-present: provide supervision of play therapy practice for community and school counselors pursuing certification as Registered Play Therapists.
3. Licensed Professional Counselor- Board Approved Supervisor, Private Practice.
January 2003-May 2004: provided weekly clinical supervision to post-masters interns in various arenas including schools, college, and agency settings.
4. Practicum and Internship Supervisor, University of New Orleans.
January 2001-May 2004: provided weekly individual and group supervision for master’s degree practicum and internship students in community and school counseling.
E. Administrative
1. Chancellor’s Scholar Graduate Assistant - University of New Orleans Department of
Counselor Education. January 2003-May 2004: worked directly with the Counselor Education Program Coordinator and the Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling and Foundations. Duties included: coordinating departmental admissions for both master’s and doctoral programs; interfacing with various departments including admissions, the registrar’s office, and the graduate school; assisting with the preparation and facilitation of a CACREP site visit; and completing various research oriented tasks.
Professional Service and Leadership
A. Departmental and University Service
Faculty Development Grants Committee Member – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
August, 2006 – present.
Graduate Council Member – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, August, 2006–present.
Search Committee Member – Assistant/Associate Professor Position, Counseling Program,
Graduate Studies Division, 2006.
Search Committee Member – Associate/Full Professor Position, Ed.D. Program in Learning
and Leadership, Graduate Studies Division, 2006.
Search Committee Member – Graduate Studies Division Department Head Position, 2005.
Graduate Petitions Committee Member, College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies, 2005 – present.
Graduate Studies Division Liaison to Lupton Library, August 2004- present.
President - Rho Alpha Nu, Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, University of Southwestern Louisiana. 1996-1997.
B. Community Service
Invited Workshops:
Gibbs, K. A. Play Therapy 101, Smoky Mountain Counseling Association Annual Conference, Knoxville, TN, September 2006.
Gibbs, K. A. Walking the Ethical/Legal Tightrope: What School Counselors Need to Know, Partnership for College Access and Success Counselor Conference, Chattanooga, TN, September 2006.
Gibbs, K. A. Stories from the Children of Katrina, Lookout Counseling Association, Chattanooga, TN, October 2005.
Gibbs, K. A. Play Therapy 101, In-Service for Hamilton County Elementary School
Counselors, Chattanooga, TN, August 2005.
Gibbs, K. A. Play Therapy 101, Lookout Counseling Association, Chattanooga, TN,
December 2004.
Gibbs, K. A. Play Therapy: A Theoretical Introduction. Weekend workshop sponsored by
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA., June, 2002 and June, 2003.
Christensen, T. M. & Gibbs, K. A. Group Play Therapy and Counseling with Children and Adolescents. In-Service for Jefferson Parish School Counselors and Social Workers August 2003.
Gibbs, K. A, & Daboval, K. An Introduction to Play Therapy across the Ages. Presented to Jewish Family Services of Greater New Orleans, March 2003.
Gibbs, K. A. Play Therapy and Counseling Children. Presented to Trinity Counseling and Training Center, September 2002.
Gibbs, K. A. Effective Documentation in Counseling Records. Presented to Trinity Counseling and Training Center, January, May, and August 2002.
C. State Service
Conference Planning Committee Co-Chair: Tennessee Counseling Association Annual Conference, Chattanooga, Tennessee, November, 2006.
President-elect, Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2006-2007.
Secretary, Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2005-2006.
D. Regional Service
Founding Committee Member, Doctoral Student Mentoring Program, New Faculty Interest Network – American Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2005-present.
Membership Chair, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2005-present.
Research Grants Committee Member, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2004-2005.
E. National Service
Ethics and Practices Committee Member, Association for Play Therapy, 2005- 2006.
F. Volunteer Service
Early Childhood Task Force Member, Creative Discovery Museum: contributed to multidisciplinary task force identifying goals intended to enhance early childhood services at children’s museum, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 2006.
Creative Discovery Museum, Club Discovery Volunteer: volunteered with program offered to children ages 8-12 with special needs, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 2006.
Red Cross Mental Health Volunteer, deployed to South Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, September 2005.
Scholarship
A. Journal Articles
Gibbs, K. A., & Christensen, T. M., Counselor educators’ perceptions about training students to counsel children. Manuscript in progress.
Gibbs, K. A. Ethical issues in play therapy with families. Manuscript in progress.
Green, E., & Gibbs, K. A. Creative expressions: Utilizing play therapy techniques in clinical supervision. Manuscript in progress.
B. Grants
Gibbs, K. A., Gillen, M., & Lee, R. W. Brock Counselor Training Center Play Therapy
Room. $3000 grant awarded by Instructional Excellence Committee, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2005.
C. Book Chapters
Gibbs, K. A. & Green, E. Supervision Can Be Playful. Techniques for Child and Play Therapist Supervisors. Manuscript in progress.
D. Book Reviews
Gibbs, K. A. Emotional intelligence [Review of the book Emotional Intelligence: An International Handbook]. The Family Journal, 14(4) 450-451.
Gibbs, K. A. Engaging children in family therapy [Review of the book Engaging Children in Family Therapy: Creative Approaches to Integrating Theory and Research in Clinical Pratice]. The Family Journal, (in press).
E. Editorial Boards
The Family Journal, Contributing Book Review Editor, 2005 - present.
F. Refereed/Invited Presentations - International
Green, E. J., Gibbs, K. A., & Daigle, J. Z. Utilizing Play in Supervision. Association of Play Therapy Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada, October 2006.
G. Refereed/Invited Presentations - National
Orr, J. J., Gibbs, K. A., & Fernando, D. M. Good Talk About Good Teaching in Counselor Education. American Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA., October 2005.
Gibbs, K. A., & Daigle, J. Z. Developing, Maintaining, & Promoting a Counselor Educator Professional Identity. American Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA., October 2005.
Remley, T. P., Hulse-Killacky, D., Christensen, T. M., Gibbs, K. A., Schaefer, P., Tanigoshi, H., Hermann, M., Miller, J. Dismissing Graduate Students for Non-Academic Reasons. American Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Park City, UT., October 2002.
H. Refereed/Invited Presentations - Regional
Baggerly, J. A., Gibbs, K. A. & Green, E. Preparing Counselors for Disaster Mental Health for Children: Lessons Learned from Katrina, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Orlando, FL., September 2006.
Gibbs, K. A. & Levingston, K. B. Counselor Educators’ Perceptions about Preparing Students to Counsel Children, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Athens, GA., September 2004.
Remley, T. P. & Gibbs, K. A. Teaching Counseling Students to Become Successful Administrative Supervisors: New Course Content, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Athens, GA., September 2004.
Daigle, J. Z., Levingston, K. B., & Gibbs, K. A. Incorporating Play Therapy in Master’s Level Counseling Classes, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Athens, GA., September 2004.
Daigle, J. Z., Daboval, K. D., Christensen, T. C., Levingston, K. B., Gibbs, K. A., & Hebert, B. Play Therapy in Supervision, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Athens, GA., September 2004.
Levingston, K. B., Daigle, J. Z., & Gibbs, K. A. Training and Supervising Counselors to Work with Children and Adolescents, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN., September 2003.
Remley, T., Bachus, S., Flowers, L., Gibbs, K., & Triplett, V. HIPAA, FERPA, and Other Records Headaches for Counselors, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN., September 2003.
Christensen, T. M., McCollum, V. J., Gibbs, K. A., & Guillot-Miller, L. Principals’ Perceptions of Middle School Counselors: Implications for Administrators and Mental Health Leaders. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Athens, GA., October 2001.
I. Refereed/Invited Presentations - State
Gibbs, K. A. Let’s Play! A Basic Introduction to Play Therapy for School Counselors. Tennessee School Counseling Institute, Franklin, TN, February 2007.
Gibbs, K. A. Let’s Play! Tennessee Counseling Association Annual Conference, Pre-Conference presentation sponsored by the Tennessee Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Chattanooga, TN, November 2006.
Gibbs, K. A.,, Magnus, V., Cates, T. Hauser, M. & Welch, J. Counseling Children and Adolescents: It’s Not a One Person Job. Tennessee Counseling Association Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN, November 2006.
Gibbs, K. A. Play in the Classroom? Absolutely! Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN, October 2006.
Gibbs, K. A. Ethics, Laws, and Minors: What Counselors Need to Know. Tennessee Counseling Association Annual Conference, Memphis, TN, November 2005.
Lee, R. W., & Gibbs, K. A. Navigating the World of Internship Supervision, Tennessee Counseling Association Annual Conference, Franklin, TN, November 2004.
Gibbs, K. A. Introduction to Play Therapy, Tennessee Counseling Association Annual
Conference, Franklin, TN, November 2004.
Remley, T., Bachus, S., Flowers, L., Gibbs, K., & Triplett, V. HIPAA, FERPA, and Other
Records Headaches for Counselors, Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Monroe, LA., October 2003.
Gibbs, K. A. & Remley, T. P. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling Children: What Counselors Need to Know. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Monroe, LA., October 2003. (Invited Presentation, Voted Best of Show)
Gibbs, K. A. & Daboval, K. Play Therapy Across the Ages, Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Monroe, LA., October 2003.
Gibbs, K. A. & Remley, T. P. Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling Children: What
Counselors Need to Know. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Baton
Rouge, LA., October 2002. (Voted Best of Show)
Gibbs, K. A., Christensen, T. M., & Chauvin, I. Play Therapy: A Theoretical Introduction.
Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA., October 2002.
(Invited Presentation)
Christensen, T. M., McCollum, V. J., Gibbs, K. A., & Guillot-Miller, L. Principals’ Perceptions of Middle School Counselors. Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA., October 2001.
Gibbs, K. A. & Christensen, T. M. An Introduction to Play Therapy. Louisiana Counseling
Association Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA., October 2001. (Voted Best of Show)
Professional Memberships
American Counseling Association
Tennessee Counseling Association
Lookout Counseling Association
American School Counselor Association
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Association for Play Therapy
Tennessee Play Therapy Association
Chi Sigma Iota
Awards & Honors
UC Foundation Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, August, 2006.
Outstanding Doctoral Graduate, University of New Orleans, May, 2004.
Emerging Leader Stipend Recipient, Southern Association of Counselor Education and
Supervision Annual Conference, September 2003.
Chancellors Scholar Assistant, University of New Orleans, July, 2001 – May, 2004.
Charter Cypress Employee of the Year, 1999.
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