Lisa K. Forbes, Ph.D., NCC Assistant Clinical Professor School of Education and Human Development University of Colorado Denver 1380 Lawrence Street P.O. Box 173364, Campus Box 106 Denver, CO 80217 Office: 303.315.6306 lisa.forbes@ucdenver.edu EDUCATION December 2014 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Doctorate, Counselor Education & Supervision Emphasis area: Couples & Family Therapy Minor: Statistical Research Methods May 2010 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Master of Arts, Clinical Counseling Concentration: Couples & Family Therapy December 2006 California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA Bachelor of Science, Child & Adolescent Development CERTIFICATIONS Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC - #267540) Licsensed Associate Counselor -Arizona (LAC) (#15188) Active Registered Psychotherapist in Colorado (#12711) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Counseling Association Member (#6253532) Arizona Counselor s Association Member Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Member Chi Sigma Iota Member (#063302) Colorado Counseling Association Member Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Member (#293623785) TEACHING & SUPERVISING EXPERIENCE 1/16 Present Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO Group Counseling Family Therapy Theory Techniques of Counseling Love, Family, & Human Development Introduction to Family & Community Services Love, Couples, & Family Life Span Development 1/16 5/16 Adjunct Faculty, Indiana University, South Bend Online Theories of Counseling (online format) 8/15 5/16 Adjunct Faculty, University of Northern Colorado Denver & Greeley, CO Supervision of Internship (Fall 2015) Group Counseling (Fall 2015; Spring 2016) 8/14 5/15 Assistant Clinical Professor, Northern Arizona University Phoenix, AZ Theories of Counseling (Spring 2015) Supervision of Counseling Practicum (Spring 2015 Section A) Supervision of Counseling Practicum (Spring 2015 Section B) Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Counseling (Spring 2015)
Consulation in the Helping Professions (Fall 2014) Self-Management Techniques (Fall 2014) 5/14 8/14 Adjunct Faculty, University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ Research Methods in Psychology (Summer 2014) 8/12 5/12 Co-Teaching, University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Family Systems (Fall 2012) Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (Spring 2012) 8/11 8/13 Co-Supervision, University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO/Denver, CO Supervision of Individual Practicum (weekend format, Summer 2013) Supervision of Individual Practicum (weekend format, Fall 2012) Supervision of Family Practicum (semester course, Fall 2012) Supervision of Individual Practicum (weekend format, Summer 2012) Supervision of Practicum II (semester course, Spring 2012) Supervision of Individual Practicum (semester course, Fall 2011) 8/10 12/10 Undergraduate Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO First Year Experience taught incoming freshman skills to transition to college and being a successful student and person; created lesson plans: APA style writing, writing papers, choosing a major, study abroad, personal issues, financial wellness, assault prevention and response. 5/08 8/08 Teacher, Greeley Dream Team Greeley, CO Summer Enrichment Program 8 th grade students-of-color to increase interest in college. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 08/14 5/15 Practicum Lab, Northern Arizona University Phoenix, AZ Supervisor of Practicum Laboratory: provided supervision to counselors in training as they engage in weekly counseling sessions with members of the Phoenix community; Live and post-session supervision; Provide crisis and non-crisis clinical support if necessary. 7/14 1/15 Valley Hospital Phoenix, AZ Therapist: provided counseling to adults in an inpatient psychiatric hospital through group (both process and psycho-education groups) and individual formats. 8/12 12/12 A Woman s Place Greeley, CO Counselor Intern: provided counseling to women and children who were domestic violence surviovrs living within a domestic violence shelter. 1/10 7/10 North Range Behavioral Health Greeley, CO Counselor Intern: provided counseling to children (ages 3-17) and their families within a mental health facility. 8/09 8/11 Psychological Services Clinic, University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Counselor-in-training: provided supervised individual counseling services; diagnosed and treated mental health related issues in college students and community members under supervision. SERVICE ACTIVITY 12/16 Reviewer Routledge Publishing Online Textbook proposal: Skill, Professionalism, Disposition and Excellence in Counseling: Training Materials to Succeed and Grow 8/16 Present Chi Sigma Iota, Beta Alpha Omega, University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO Chapter Faculty Advisor 8/16 Present Counseling Program Committee, University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO 8/16 Present Human Development and Family Relations Program Committee, CU Denver Denver, CO
8/16 Present Curriculum Committee, University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO 10/14 Present Counseling and Wellness Journal, Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Co-Editor: Co-facilitate the successful development of the NAU Chi Sigma Iota- founded publication. Currently remaining in this position from a remote location. 08/15 Reviewer Pearson Publishing Online Textbook: Group Work: Processes and Application by Bradley T. Erford 6/14 1/16 Chi Sigma Iota, Psi Omega Pi, University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Back-up Chapter Faculty Advisor: Support Chi Sigma Iota at the University of Phoenix; currently remaining in this position from a remote location and assist whenever needed. 8/14 5/15 Chi Sigma Iota, Beta Alpha, Northern Arizona University Phoenix, AZ Faculty Liaison: Support for Phoenix-campus counseling students engaged in professional development. 8/14 5/15 Counseling Committee, Northern Arizona University Phoenix, AZ Committee Member: Attended and actively engaged in counseling committee meetings; assisted in decision making process regarding the counseling programs within the Educational Psychology programs. 8/14 5/15 Scholarship Review Committee, Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Faculty Reviewer: Reviewed graduate and undergraduate scholarship applications to make decisions regarding scholarship awards. 5/14 7/14 CACREP Assessment Planning Team, University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Member: Attended meetings discussing CACREP assessment within the counseling program. 8/12 5/13 Chi Sigma Iota, Rho Epsilon Executive Committee, UNC Greeley, CO CSI Past President: Provided leadership to the CSI Rho Epsilon executive committee and CSI members at UNC; assisted and supported the current president in leading the CSI executive committee; organized and implemented chapter philantropy and community service evetns. 8/11 5/12 CSI President: Provided leadership to continue CSI Rho Epsilon traditions and expectations; lead the chapter in creating new goals/expectations; oversaw the CSI executive committee throughout the year; organized and implemented chapter events; lead executive board meetings to discuss chapter goals and events. 8/10 5/11 CSI President Elect: Worked alongside presdident to acuaire knowledge and skills necessary to become CSI president; attended board meetings to discuss chapter goals and events; personally established a CSI newsletter to be distributed to Rho Epsilon CSI students with announcments and upcoming events. 8/09 5/10 CSI Couples & Family Therapy Representative: Attended board meetings to discuss chapter goals and events; advocated for students in the couples and family therapy program to esnure their needs were met; personally established a CSI newsletter to be distributed to Rho Epsilon CSI students with announcements and upcoming events. 1/12 3/12 Planning Committee, Eating Disorders Awareness Week, UNC Greeley, CO Committee Member: Attended meetings to assist in the planning of various activities related to eating disorder awareness to take place across campus. 8/11 5/12 Student Ambassasor Leadership Team, University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Student Outreach Coordinator: Attended weekly meetings at the Office of Admissions to brainstorm ideas and strengthen the Student Ambassador Program; served on various planning committees to plan student advocacy, volunteer and social events. 5/11 10/11 1st Annual Walk for Life Greeley, CO Co-Chair: Planned and implemented the 1 st Annual Walk for Life a suicide awareness walk for the UNC and Greeley communities; collaborated with UNC Counseling Center and North Range Behavioral Health Center; served as the Master of Ceremonies for the walk. 8/12 12/12 Substance Abuse & Addictions Volunteer, Creative Counseling Greeley, CO
Volunteer: Aided office staff in filing and creating intake packets to support program effectiveness; administered breathalyzer tests to clients to enforce program policy; observed psycho-educational and relapse prevention group therapy sessions. DISSERTATION Forbes, L.K., (2014). Clarifying the essential descriptors and definitional boundaries of counselor impairment (Doctoral dissertation). University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO. PUBLICATIONS Glavin, K.W., Haag, R.A., & Forbes, L.K., (in press). Fostering career adaptability and resilience and promoting employability using life design counseling. In Kobus, M. (Ed.), The psychology of career adaptability, employability, and resilience (pgs TBD). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. PRESENTATIONS Juried Forbes, L., & Lamar, M. (2017). Identity development of working mothers: How to support their mental health needs. American Counseling Association Conference, San Francisco, CA. Forbes, L. (2016). What exactly does an incompetent or deficient counseling student look like? Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Regional Conference, Steamboat Springs, CO. Forbes, L. & Black, L. (2016). Developing counselor expertise for counselors and supervisors: Utilization of deliberate practice. Colorado Counseling Association Conference, Denver, Co. Strear, M., Forbes, L., Parra, J. (2015). Procedures, pitfalls, & product: The many uses of Delphi methodology in counselor education research. ACES Inform: Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Forbes, L. (2013). A look at impaired counseling students and the importance of counselor education s admission procedures. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference, Denver, CO. Forbes, L. (2012). Bridging the pedagogical gap between theory and practice within counselor education. Rocky Mountain ACES Regional Conference. Park City, UT. Osterlund, L. C. & Forbes, L. (2012). The leadership skills of the counselor: The impact of leadership on the counseling relationship and counselor self-efficacy. Colorado Counseling Association Annual Conference: Imagine...Colorado Counselors Moving Forward, Looking Back. Denver, CO. Osterlund, L. C. & Forbes, L. (2012). Counselor leadership skills, counseling relationships and counselor selfefficacy. 38 th Advanced International Winter Symposium; Addictive Disorders, Behavioral Health, and Mental Health. Colorado Springs, CO. Murdock, J., Stutey, D., Rogalla, K., Moore, M., Forbes, L., Henderson, A., Dietz, H., (2011). Rodarte community center: Career fun day. 5 th Annual Embracing Community Symposium, Greeley, CO. Murdock, J., Helm, H., Moore, M., Diets, H., Stutey, D., Rogalla, K., Forbes, L., Henderson, A. (2011). A creative learning experience to immerse counselor education students in understanding the importance and procedures of the CACREP Accreditation process using the 2009 CACREP Standards. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference, Nashville, TN. Forbes, L. & Black, L. (2011). Between a rock and a hard place: Successful transitions among multiple roles. Research Day, Greeley, CO. Non-Juried
Forbes, L. (2012). Myers Briggs Type Indicator: Team building. University of Northern Colorado Office of Admissions, Greeley, CO. Forbes, L. (2011). Myers Briggs Type Indicator: Leadership and learning styles. Center for Human Enrichment, Greeley, CO. Moore, M., Forbes, L., Henderson, A., & Rogalla, K. (2011). Interactive Myers Briggs Type Indicator activity: leadership and diversity. 6 th Annual Youth Summit on Diversity and Leadership, Greeley, CO. Helm, H., Murdock, J., & Forbes, L. (2011). Myers Briggs Type Indicator: Team work and communication. Colorado State University Women s Softball Team, Fort Collins, CO. FUNDING AWARDS Graduate Dean s Scholarship, UNC, Greeley, CO (2010-2014) University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Association, Grant (Fall 2012) 2012 conference grant awarded University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Association, Grant (Spring 2012) 2012 conference grant awarded Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education & Supervision, Scholarship (Fall 2011) ACES 2011 national conference scholarship University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Association, Grant (Fall 2011) 2011 conference grant awarded AWARDS Recipient, Volunteer Award (2011-2012), UNC, Greeley, CO Women s Resource Center Recipient, Dedication & Service Award (September 2011), UNC, Greeley, Co Organizing the 2011 Walk for Life at the University of Northern Colorado Awarded by North Range Behavioral Health Suicide Education and Support Services Nominated, Most Inspiring Woman Award (2010-2011), UNC, Greeley, Co Women s Resource Center Recipient, Outstanding Service Award (2009-2010), CSI, Rho Epsilon Chapter, Greeley, CO Being highly involved in the CSI Rho Epsilon executive committee Instituting and maintaining the first CSI Rho Epsilon newsletter Invited & inducted into Chi Sigma Iota national honor society, 2009