VICTORIA L. BACON, Ed.D., CGP

Licensed Psychologist

Certified Group Psychotherapist

Licensed School Guidance Counselor

Professor of Counselor Education

Kelly Gymnasium, Room 103

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA 02325

508.531.2561 voice

508.531.2961 fax

vbacon@bridgew.edu

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 9/96 - present      Professor - Department of Counselor Education. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA. Theory and Process of Group Interaction (Group I), Facilitation of Group (Group II), The School Guidance Counselor: Psychopathology and Developmental Issues, Foundations of School Counseling, Theories of Psychological Development, Psychopathology, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Applied Counseling: School Counseling, Performance Psychology for Athletes and Performing Artists, Counseling Practicum/Internship Seminar, The Counseling Function in School, Agency/Community, and Higher Education Settings, Directed Study, Site Supervisor for Higher Education Counseling Interns in BSC fieldwork sites.

                                Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies,

                                Psychosocial Intervention and Patient Care; undergraduate and graduate level courses in Athletic Training Education programs.

                                Name Change: from College to University July 2010

                                Teaching Fellow: CART: 9/06-5/07

                                Associate Professor: 2001 – 2006; Assistant Professor: 1996 - 2001.

                                Sabbatical Leave: Spring 2004, Spring 2012

                                Coordinator of Counseling Programs: 6/00 - 8/05 (Fieldwork duties 6/00 – 8/02).

                                Chair: 5/03 - 8/05 (Founding Chair).

 

 1/03 - present      Lecturer - Department of Nutrition. Division of Online Teaching and Learning. Simmons

                                College, School of Health Studies, Boston, MA. Developed and teach graduate Sports Psychology

                                online course for Certificate in Sports Nutrition.

 

 9/05 – 8/09          Senior Lecturer - Counseling Psychology. Lesley University, Cambridge, MA.

 9/94 - 12/96         Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process, Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan,

                                Emotional Disturbances of Young Childhood, Counseling Young Children and Adolescents,

                                Introduction to Family Therapy, Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants.

 

 1/85 - 5/96           Visiting Assistant Professor - Psychology. University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA.

                                Psychology of Women, Social Psychology, Dynamics of Interpersonal Relations (Group Dynamics), Child Psychology, Community Psychology, Personality Theory, Human Development I and II, General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Seminar in Human Development.

 

 5/95 - 7/96           Visiting Professor - Counselor Education. Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA.

 9/79 - 8/84           Group Dynamics, Psychology of Women: Counseling Implications, Counseling Theory, Issues in Development: Counseling Children and Adolescents, Counseling and Case Analysis: Individual and Families, Group Leadership Skills, Vocational Counseling, fieldwork site supervision.

                                Visiting Professor - Psychology.

                                Psychology of Women, Clinical supervision of Bachelor's Degree students in Psychology.

 

 9/94 - 5/95           Lecturer - Counseling Psychology. Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA.

                                Human Psychological Development, Counseling Internship, Counseling Practicum.

 

 3/95                       Lecturer - Counselor Education. Keene State College, Keene, NH.

                                Differential Diagnostic Skills for Professionals Working with Adolescents (1 credit course).

 9/93 - 6/94           Lecturer - Counseling Psychology. Northeastern University, Boston, MA.

 6/82 - 8/83           Counseling Theory and Process, Peer Counselor Seminar, Professional Leadership Seminar.

 

 9/92 - 5/93           Clinical Field Supervisor - Clinical Psychology. Antioch College of New England, Keene, NH.

 9/82 - 8/83           Clinical Supervision of Master's and Doctoral Interns in Clinical Psychology.

 

 9/84 - 8/86           Lecturer - Psychology. Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley, MA.

                                General Psychology, Human Relations (Group Dynamics), Child Development, Marriage

                                and the Family, Life Span Development, Social Problems.

 

 9/84 - 8/85           Lecturer - Psychology. Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA.

                                General Psychology.

 

 9/84 - 8/85           Lecturer - Psychology. Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA.

                                General Psychology.

 

 9/80 - 8/82           Lecturer - Psychology. Fisher Junior College, Boston, MA.

                                General Psychology.

 

GRADUATE STUDENT MENTOR ACTIVITIES:

 9/12 – 5/13          Graduate Research Assistant, Helena Russell, Athletic Training

 1/13- 5/13            Directed Study: Rebecca Gilbert, Counselor Education; Life Plan for Students with Special Needs

 9/12 – 12/12        Directed Study: Mathew Malinoski, Counselor Education; Success and Challenges of

                                Implementing the New Bullying Law in a High School Setting

 9/11 – 5/12          Graduate Research Assistant, Kimberly Ghiorse, Counselor Education

 1/11 – 5/11          Directed Study: Leigh Mueller, Athletic Training; Performance Anxiety in Athletes

 1/09 – 5/09          Directed Study: Nicole Graf, Counselor Education; Job Shadowing Initiative for Wareham HS.

 9/04 - 8/06           Thesis Committee: Richard Palumbo, Clinical Psychology Master’s Program.

 9/04 - 12/04         Directed Study: Ayumi Hirano, MAHPLS; Sport Psychology (6 credits).

 9/01 - 12/01         Directed Study: Kim Baker, Counselor Education; Developmental Psychopathology.

 1/00                       Thesis Committee: Ken Horrick, Clinical Psychology Master’s Program.

 1/97 – 5/98          Research: Katrina Lee, Counselor Education; developed Addictive Behaviors Questionnaire.

 1/97 - 5/97           Directed Study; Linda Winship, Counselor Education; developed and conducted “Job Fair” for the

                                Career Services, BSC.

 

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

1999       Trained in EMDR - Level I (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).

1996       Trained in Disaster Response, American Red Cross.

1995       Listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology #43405.

1995       Listed in the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists (CGP) #7112.

1995       Trained in Disaster Response, Massachusetts Psychological Association.

1993       Licensed Psychologist, Massachusetts #6597.

1993       Health Service Provider Certification, Massachusetts.

1979       School Guidance Counselor (K-12) License, Massachusetts #239458.

 

EDUCATION

1992          Doctor of Education Degree in Counseling Psychology: Leadership, Supervision and Administration. Northeastern University, Boston, MA

 

1988       Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counseling Psychology. Northeastern University, Boston.

 

1981       Certificate in Gestalt Therapy. Gestalt Institute of New England, Newton, MA. Level I and Level II.

 

1979       Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology. Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA.

               

1977       Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Spanish Minor. Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

 5/13 – present     Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group Project: DAR, Washington DC & Bridgewater State

                                University, MA. Project designed to promote psychological health for women veterans in

                                Southeastern , MA by engaging in self-reflection, exploring family history and traditions,

                                rediscovering one’s roots, deepening one’s life purpose, and by expanding the capacity of caring.

 

 1/12 – present     Family Legacies: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA. Collecting family photos,

                                artifacts, and oral histories in preparation for Gift of Legacy Group Work.

 

 1/93 – present     Genealogy Research. Conducting genealogy research on Bacon/Norris families in the United

                                States, Canada, and Great Britain.

 

9/12 – 5/13           Graduate Student Research Project: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater,

                                MA. Supervision/Mentoring with Graduate Research Assistant, Helena Russell. The Use of

                                Mental Skills among Approved Clinical Instructors. Athletic Training Education Programs.

 

 7/11 – 5/13          Collaborative Research Project: The Holistic Athlete: A Cross-disciplinary Collaboration.

                                Pre-Season Nutrition, Sports Psychology, and Physical Performance Preparation. Nancie Herbold,

                                Nutrition, Simmons College, Randi Lite, Exercise Science, Simmons College, Victoria Bacon,

                                Sports Psychology, Bridgewater State University, Melinda Williams, Swim Coach, Simmons

                                College.

 

 9/99 – 5/11          Questionnaire Validation Project. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA.

                                Content and concurrent criterion-related validation of the Multiple Addictive Behaviors

                                Questionnaire (MABQ) with Dr. Pamela Russell (phase one, 1999-2000), Dr. Theresa Coogan

                                (phase two, 2008-2009) Dr. Theresa Coogan, Katrina Lee and Megan Lachman, Graduate

                                Research Assistant (phase three, 2010 - 2011).

 

 3/06 – 5/09          Interdisciplinary Research Project. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA.

                                Assessing the effectiveness of the Decision Making Model with Dr. Marcia Anderson,

                                Athletic Training Education Programs (BSC). Mary McGaver, Graduate Research Assistant

                                (9/06-5/07), Jennifer A. Beaudry, Graduate Research Assistant (9/07-5/09).

 

 9/92 - 12/98         Researcher. Collaborative for Women's Sports, Marlborough, MA.

                                Conducted qualitative research study on the psychological development of female athletes across

                                the life-span with Dr. Barbara Fenby.

 

 1/97 - 5/98           Questionnaire Development: Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA.

                                Investigation of Multiple Addictions in College Athletes: Addictive Behaviors Questionnaire

                                (ABQ) with Katrina Lee, graduate student in the Mental Health Counseling Program, BSC.

 

 9/88 - 6/90           Teaching Assistant. Northeastern University, Boston, MA.

                Department of Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation and Special Education. Research

assistant for Special Education Department. Trained in qualitative, single case study methodology.

 

 7/86 - 8/87           Graduate Assistant. Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Center for the Study of Sport in Society. Research analyst for study on Olympic athletes. Grant provided by the Education Council of the United States Olympic Committee.

 

 5/80 - 12/80         Research Team Member. Massachusetts Department of Education and Fitchburg Public School System, Fitchburg, MA. Developed test battery to monitor skills development for elementary school aged children.

 


 

 

GRANTS:

Scholarship Grants

 5/13                       DAR Special Projects Grant and Bridgewater State University, Project Budget: $21,578.65.

                                Project designed to promote psychological health for women veterans in Southeastern , MA by

                                engaging in self-reflection, exploring family history and traditions, rediscovering one’s roots,

                                deepening one’s life purpose, and by expanding the capacity of caring.

 

 2/12                       Center for Research and Scholarship Summer Grant 2012, $3,100. Bridgewater State University.

                                Athletic Trainers’ Guidebook: Promoting Wellness and Facilitating Psychosocial Referrals.

 

 7/11                       President’s Fund for Faculty Excellence Grant, $15,000. Simmons College, Boston, MA.

                                The Holistic Athlete: A Cross-disciplinary Collaboration. Pre-Season Nutrition, Sports

                                Psychology, and Physical Performance Preparation. Nancie Herbold, Randi Lite, Victoria Bacon,

 

 8/10                       2010 Summer Teacher-Scholar Institute, Writing Track. Bridgewater State University,

                                Bridgewater, MA.

 

11/09                     Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                                Faculty and Librarian Research Grant, $9,384.46. Co-Investigator with Dr. Theresa Coogan,

                                A Generation at Risk: Prevalence of Multiple Addictive Behaviors Among Collegiate Athletes.

 

 3/09                       Online Course Development Grant, $2,000 for, Group II: The Facilitation of Group Experience.

 

12/07                     Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                                Faculty and Librarian Research Grant, $11,156.89. Co-Investigator Dr. Marcia K.

                                Anderson, Facilitating Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic Trainers.

 

 3/06                       Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                                Summer Grant Award, $3,100. The Development of a Joint Research Project: Bridgewater State

                                College and Acadia University.

 

11/04                     Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                                Small Grant Award, $2,000. Developing a Textbook for Teaching Psychological Competencies to

                                Heath Care Practitioners.

 

12/01                     Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                                Faculty and Librarian Research Grant, $4,068. Educating Student Athletic Trainers: The

                                Development of Case Study Materials.

 

11/99                     Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                                Small Grant Award, $2,000. Co-Investigator with Dr. Pamela Russell; The Multiple Addictive

                                Behaviors Questionnaire (MABQ) Instrument Validation.

 

 4/99                       Information Technology, Bridgewater State College.

                                $900 Software Grant for the Counseling Technology Center, Department of Counselor Education.

 

 2/97                       Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                                Summer Grant Award, $2,500, “A Pilot Study: Athletes and Addictive Behavior”.

 

 3/79                       Fitchburg School Department; Occupational Education Grant, Massachusetts Department of Education. Grant Award, $25,163. Project Manager, Leroy E. Clark.

 

 

Travel Grants

1996 - present      Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                                Travel Grants for Conference Presentations

                                2012-13 Award $750                         2003-04 Award $420

                                2011-12 Award $1,240                      2002-03 Award $225

                                2010-11 Award $1,240                      2001-02 Award $285

                                2008-09 Award $1,240                      2000-01 Award $500

                                2007-08 Award $1,240                      1999-00 Award $500

                                2006-07 Award $1,200                      1998-99 Award $250

                                2005-06 Award $472                         1997-98 Award $500

                                2004-05 Award $750                         1996-97 Award $500

                               

 

 5/08                       Academic Affairs, Bridgewater State College

                                Funded $1200 for travel to International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference, Austin, TX

 

 3/06                       Canadian Studies Council, Bridgewater State College

                                Funded $600 for travel to Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada.

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Counseling Association; Sports Counseling Interest Network

American Group Psychotherapy Association

American Psychological Association; Division 47, Exercise and Sport Psychology

American School Counselor Association

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

Association for Specialist in Group Work

Massachusetts Psychological Association

Massachusetts School Counselors Association

Massachusetts State College Association

Massachusetts Teachers Association

National Education Association

New England Historic Genealogical Society; Research Membership

Rhode Island and Massachusetts Counseling Association

 

PUBLICATIONS

Book:

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Athletic Trainer’s Guidebook: Promoting Wellness and Facilitating Psychosocial

                Referrals. (in progress).

 

Chapters:

Bacon, V. Psychosocial intervention and patient care. In M.K. Anderson & G. P. Parr. (2013). Foundations of

                Athletic Training, 5th ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, pp. 187-202.

 

Coogan & V. Bacon (2013). “The Life of Bambi” T.. In S. Glass, S. & K. Dotson-Blake, Online Group Activities to

                Enhance Counselor Education, Association for Specialists in Group Work, pp. 175-177.

 

Bacon, V. Psychological factors of rehabilitation. (2012). In J.A. Andrews, G.L. Harrelson & K.E. Wilk (Eds.).

                Physical rehabilitation of the injured athlete. Saunders Publishers, pp. 2-10.

 

Bacon, V. & Coogan, T.C. (2009). Multiple Addictive Behavior Questionnaire (MABQ) Validation Project. In

                Compelling Counseling Interventions: VISTAS 2009. Retrieved 6.4.09 from

                http://www.counseling.org/Resources/Library/VISTAS/2009-V-Online/Bacon-Coogan.doc (peer

                reviewed).

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M.K. (2007). A group intervention for athletic teams. In D. Viers (Ed.), The group

                therapist’s notebook: Homework, handouts, and activities. NY: Haworth Press, pp.191-195.

Bacon, V., Lerner, B., Trembley, D., & Seestedt, M. (2005). Substance abuse. In J. Taylor and G.S. Wilson

                (Eds.), Applying sport psychology: Four perspectives. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers, pp.

                229-247.

 

Bacon, V., Fenby, B.L. & Lawrence, A.M. (1998). To feel my own knowing in motion: Harmonizing the mind,

body, and emotions. In K.F. Hays (Ed). Integrating exercise, sports, movement and mind: Therapeutic unity,

pp 53-62. NY: Haworth Press.

 

Articles:

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V. (2009, November 11). A collaboration model for academic advisers who work with

                student-athletes: Especially those with addictive behaviors. The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal.

                Retrieved 11.11.09 from http://www.psu.edu/dus/mentor/091111tc.htm

 

Anderson, M. & Bacon, V. (2006, Fall). Is knowledge of change theory a critical competency in the training

                of health care practitioners? The College Quarterly, 9(4), 1-5. Retrieved 3.10.07 from

                http://www.collegequarterly.ca/2006-vol09-num04-fall/anderson_bacon.html.

 

Bacon, V. (2006). Writing for Healing: Writing One’s Family History as a Therapeutic Process .Women’s Issues

                Writing Contest, Health Category, Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution. Unpublished

                Paper:

 

Bacon, V. & Russell, P. (2004, Winter). Addiction and the college athlete: The Multiple Addictive Behaviors

                Questionnaire (MABQ) with college athletes. The Sport Journal, 7(2), 1-7. Retrieved 4.21.04 from

                http://www.thesportjournal.org/2004Journal/Vol7-No2/BaconRussell.asp (peer reviewed).

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. (2003, Fall). Crisis interventions for sport related incidents. The Sport Journal,

                6(4). Retrieved 10.31.03 from http://www.thesportjournal.org/2003Journal/Vol6-No4/crisis.asp (peer

                reviewed).

 

Graham, L. & Bacon, V. (2003, September). The day after 9/11: The impact of the media on children.

                Counselor’s Notebook, 42(11), 19.

 

Bacon, V. (2000). Do college athletes suffer from addictions? Americas Doctor. Retrieved 3/00 from

                http://www.americasdoctor.com (peer reviewed).

 

Bacon, V. (1999, July). Addictive behavior: How female college athletes differ from their peers. Massachusetts

                Psychological Association Quarterly, 42(3), 13-14, 29.

 

Dubois, P. & Bacon, V. (1999, Spring). Gender and the hiring of coaches at high schools and small colleges.

                Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 14, 73-104. (refereed journal).

 

Bacon, V. (1998, Spring). Addiction and the female athlete: What’s new? Women in Sport and Physical Activity

                Journal, 7(1), 244-248. (refereed journal).

 

Bacon, V., Fenby, B. & Lawrence, A. (1998). To feel my own knowing in motion: Harmonizing the mind,

                body, and emotions. The Psychotherapy Patient, 10(3/4), 53-62.

 

Bacon, V. (1997). A reflection: The process of growth. Insights, 3, 8-11. Lowell, MA: University of

                Massachusetts, Lowell.

 

Bacon, V. (1996). From disability emerges creativity. Insights, 1(2) 18-20. Lowell, MA: University of

                Massachusetts, Lowell.

 

Bacon, V. (1996, January). An epidemic of nonresponsibility. Littleton Independent, 45(50), 4.

 

 

Bacon, V. & Fenby, B. (1995, October). The identity of the female athlete. Massachusetts Psychological

                Association Quartely, 39(3), 4.

 

Book Reviews for Publications:

Bacon, V. (2008). A New Vision for School Counseling: Evidence-Based Practice. [Review of the

                book Evidence-based school counseling: Making a difference with data-driven Practices (2007)]. C.

                Dimmitt, J. C. Carey, & T. Hatch. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. (by invitation). PsycCRITIQUES

                Contemporary Psychology, APA Review of Books, 53 (No.9). Retrieved 3.6.08 from the PsycCRITIQUES

                Database, http://www.psycinfo.com/psyccritiques.

 

Bacon, V. The quest to understand terrorism. [Review of the book Psychology of terrorism:

                Coping with the continuing threat (2004)]. C. E. Stout (Ed.), Westport, CT: Praeger/Greenwood (by  invitation).

                PsycCRITIQUES-Contemporary Psychology, 49(Suppl 9), 1-3. Retrieved 11.21.04 from

                PsycCRITIQUES Database, http://www.psycinfo.com/psyccritiques.

 

Bacon, V. (2000, Spring). Working It Out: Using Exercise in Psychotherapy. [Review of the book Working it

                out: Using exercise in psychotherapy] ESPNews: Exercise and Sport Psychology Newsletter, 14(1).

 

Abstracts:

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V. (2009). A Generation at Risk: Prevalence of Multiple Addictive Behaviors Among

                Collegiate Athletes. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                Retrieved on 12.11.09 from http://www.bridgew.edu/depts/cart/grant_abstracts.cfm.

 

Bacon, V. Anderson, M. (2008) Facilitating Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic

                Trainers. Program and Abstracts 2008 Inaugural Conference of the Division of Sport and Exercise

                Psychology, British Psychological Society, 37-38.

 

Cox, M., Doyle, A., King, T. & Bacon, V. (2008, May). Fostering a Campus-Wide Culture of Writing: The

                Faculty WAC Network Program. Program and Abstracts of Ninth International Conference, WAC 2008,

                Writing Across the Curriculum, 73-74.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. (2007). Facilitating Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic

                Trainers. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College.

                Retrieved on 12.11.09 from http://www.bridgew.edu/depts/cart/grant_abstracts.cfm.

 

Bacon, V. (2005). Developing a Textbook for Teaching Psychological Competencies to Health Care

                Practitioners. Retrieved 9/05 from http://www.bridgew.edu/depts/cart/small_grant_abstract_04.doc.

 

Bacon, V. (2004, Fall). Writing for Healing: Writing One’s Family History as a Therapeutic Process.

                Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology Continuing Professional Education Programs, 7.

 

Bacon, V. & Russell, P. (2004, Spring). Addiction and the College Athlete: The Multiple Addictive Behaviors

                Questionnaire (MABQ) with College Athletes. Retrieved 8/04 from

                http://www.thesportjournal.org/2004Journal/Vol7-No2/index.asp.

 

Graham, L. Bacon, V., Calicchia, J., & Rawlins, M. (2003, April). The Day After 9/11: Lessons Learned

                Concerning the Impact of the Media on Children. Counselor’s Notebook, 39(8), 17.

 

Bacon, V. (2001). Sexually Transmitted Diseases and the Athlete. Retrieved 8/01 from

                http://www.goeata.org/conferen/2002meeting/Progrm2002.htm. Eastern Athletic Trainers Association

                54th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium.

 

Bacon, V. & Russell, P. (2000). Multiple Addictive Behaviors Questionnaire Validation. CART Annual Report

                1999-2000, Bridgewater State College.

  

Bacon, V. (1999, Fall). An assessment of multiple addictions in college athletes. Higher Education Abstracts,

                35(1), #0110-35.

 

Bacon, V., Lee, K. & Calicchia, J.A. (1998, September). High rollers: College athletes and their addictions.

                Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 10(S), 116.

 

Brill, P., Bacon, V., Hays, K., & Oglesby, C. (1997, September). Women, sport, and exercise: Embodying

                voice across the life-span. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 9(S), 17.

 

Bacon, V.. (1997, September). Re-solving voice and the female college athlete. Journal of Applied Sport

                Psychology, 9(S), 18.

 

Bacon, V. & Lee, K. (1997, September). Addiction and athletes: Are we dealing with multiple addictions?

                Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 9(S), 66.

 

McGowan, R.W., Giges, B., Henschen, K., Bacon, V.L., & Albaugh, G. (1996, October). Case reviews in sport

                psychology: Golfers and gymnasts. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 8(S), 98.

 

Bacon, V.. & Fenby, B.L. (1995, September). The meaning of competition in the development of female athletes.

                Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 7(S), 38.

 

Bacon, V.. (1994). A comparative analysis of life stress for elderly living in the community and elderly entering long-term care facilities. (Doctoral Dissertation, Northeastern University, 1992). Dissertation Abstracts International, 54(11), 5934B.

 

Proceedings:

Anderson, M. & Bacon, V. The Psychosocial Domain: Evaluating a Protocol for Athletic Trainers. (2011, January).

                Proceeding of The Eastern Athletic Trainers Association 63rd Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium,

                USA, CD Rom.

 

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V. (2010, July). Technology as a Tool for Instruction in Preparing Future School Counselors.

                Proceeding of the American School Counselor Association Annual Conference, USA, 21.

 

Bacon, V. & Coogan, T. (2009, March). Multiple Addictive Behavior Questionnaire (MABQ) Validation Project.

                Proceedings of the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, USA, 81.

 

Lyons, C. & Bacon, V. (2008, November). Where Have all the Bullies Gone? On-line Cyberbullying Trends,

                Prevention, and Interventions. Proceedings of the WACES 2008 Conference, USA, 40.

 

Bacon, V. (2007, Spring). Developing Effective Small Group Counseling Interventions in Keeping with the MA

                Model. Proceedings of the MaSCA 2007 Spring Conference, USA. 32.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. (2007, January). Establishing Critical Incident Stress Management Programs for

                Athletic Teams in Schools and Colleges. Proceedings of the 5th Hawaii International Conference on

                Education, USA, 133-141, ISSN# 1541-5880.

 

Anderson, M. & Bacon, V. (2007, January). Is Knowledge of Change Theory a Critical Competency in the

                Training of Health Care Practitioners? Proceedings of the 5th Hawaii International Conference on

                Education, USA, 93-101, ISSN# 1541-5880.

 

Bacon, V. (2006, May). Designing Age Appropriate Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Interventions. Proceedings

                of the Massachusetts School Counselors Association Annual Conference, USA, 25.

 

Bacon, V. (2005, May). Empowering Educators K-12: A Practical Approach for Acute Traumatic Stress Management.

                 Proceedings of the Mass School Counselors Association Annual Conference, USA, 27.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. (2005, January). The Decision Making Model: A Protocol for Addressing the

                Psycho-Socio-Emotional Needs of the Physically Active. Proceedings of the 3rd Hawaii International

                Conference on Education, USA, 264-265, ISSN# 1541-5880.

 

Rawlins, M., Bacon, V., & Kocet, M. (2004, May). Facilitating Student Development Through the Use of

                Visual Learning Software. Proceedings of the Massachusetts School Counselors Association Annual

                Conference, USA, 25.

 

Graham, L., Bacon, V., Calicchia, J., & Rawlins, M. (2003, May). The Day After 9/11: Lessons Learned

                Concerning the Impact of the Media on Children and how School Counselors Can Help Parents, Teachers

and Children Cope. Proceedings of the Massachusetts School Counselors Association Annual

Conference, USA, 32.

 

Bacon, V. (2002, May). Group Process and the Power of the Metaphor. Proceedings of the Massachusetts

                School Counselors Association Annual Conference, USA, 33.

 

Graham, L., Bacon, V., Calicchia, J., & Rawlins, M. (2002, January). The Media’s Impact on Children’s

                Perception of 9.11.01. Proceedings and Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological

                Association, USA, Vol. 73, 79-80.

 

Bacon, V. (2002, January). Sexually transmitted disease and the athlete. Proceedings of the 54th Annual Meeting

                and Clinical Symposium or the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association, USA.

 

Bacon, V., Devoe, S.T., Kirby, P., Lavallee, M., Miller, R., Smith, C.J., & McQuade, J. (2001, August). Crisis

                services in response to the Worcester cold-storage fire: Critical incident stress management.

                Proceedings of the 109th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, USA, 306.

 

Calicchia, J., Santostefano, S., Roberts, K., & Bacon, V. (2001, August). The relationship between interrogative

                suggestibility, visual memory, attention and gender in early adolescents. Proceedings of the 109th Annual

                Convention of the American Psychological Association, USA, 69.

 

Bacon, V. (2001, February). An experiential model of course design for training master's level graduate

students in group psychotherapy. Proceedings of the American Group Psychotherapy Association 2001

Annual Meeting: Diversity Matters: Exploring Our Differences, USA, 28.

 

Bacon, V. & Hitchings, C. (2001, January). Increasing the effectiveness of counseling referrals for the

                physically active individual. Proceedings of the 2001 Athletic Trainers Educators' Conference, USA, 59.

 

Bacon, V., Alfermann, D., Saborowski, M.S., Wuerth, S., Hausenblas, H.A., Carron, A.V., Maniar, S.D., Curry,

                L.A., Sommers-Flannagan, J.C., Perna, F.M. (1999, August). Clinical, professional, and developmental

                issues in sport psychology. Proceedings of the 107th Annual Convention of the American Psychological

                Association, USA, 286.

 

Bacon, V., Lee, K., Calicchia, J.A. (1999, August). Assessment of multiple addictions in college athletes.

                Proceedings of the 107th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, USA, 278.

 

Finley, D., Granito, V., Bacon, V., & Bzdell, W. (1999, August). Sports and psychology: Options for

                students who love both. Proceedings of the 107th Annual Convention of the American Psychological

                Association, USA, 237.

 

Bacon, V. & Lee, K. (1999, April). A pilot study: The development of an assessment tool for measuring

                multiple addictive behaviors in college student-athletes. Proceedings and Abstracts of the Annual

                Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, USA, 56.

 

Bacon, V. (1998, November). How do we integrate psychotherapy with Chinese medicine? Proceedings of

                the 15th Whole Health Expo, USA, 11.

Bacon, V. (1998, April). An assessment of addictive behaviors in college athletes. Proceedings of the

                Massachusetts State Colleges’ Graduate Dean’s Symposium, USA, 9-13.

 

Hays, K., Brill, P., Bacon, V. (1997, August). Embodying voice: Women’s development in sport.

                Proceedings of the 105th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, USA, 130.

 

Gill, D., Bacon, V. & Hays, K. (1995, August). Feminist approaches to diversity in sport and exercise

                psychology. Proceedings of the 103rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association,

                USA, 94.

 

Bacon, V., Fenby, B. & Woods, J. (1994, June). Reconceptualizing gender: A contemporary Perspective for

                counseling female athletes. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Conference on Counseling Athletes, USA.

 

Bacon, V. & Fenby, B.L. (1993, April). The meaning of sport for women in the context of relational and

                narrative theory. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference on Counseling Athletes, USA.

Bacon, V., Denike, J. & Rosenthal, M.N. (1983, June). Gestalt therapy is alive and well in education.

                Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Conference of the Theory and Practice of Gestalt Therapy, USA, 8-9.

 

Bacon, V. & DeShiro, C. (1983, February). Freshman family program. Proceedings of the National Conference

     of the National Conference on the Freshman Year Experience, USA, 23.

 

Instrument

Bacon, V., Lee, K. & Coogan, T. (2008). [Multiple Addictive Behaviors Questionnaire - Revised (MABQ-R)].

                Unpublished instrument.

 

Bacon, V. & Lee, K. (1998). [Multiple Addictive Behaviors Questionnaire (MABQ)]. Unpublished instrument.

 

Reports:

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V. (2011, June). A Generation at Risk: Prevalence of Multiple Addictive Behaviors among

                Collegiate Athletes. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater, MA:

                Bridgewater State University.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. (2008, December). Facilitating Behavior Change: Evaluating A Protocol for

                Educating Athletic Trainers. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater, MA:

                Bridgewater State College.

 

Bacon, V. (2006, October). The Development of a Joint Research Project: Bridgewater State College and

                Acadia University. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater, MA:

                Bridgewater State College.

 

Bacon, V.(2005, September). Developing a Textbook for Teaching Psychological Competencies to Health Care

                Practitioners. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater, MA: Bridgewater

                State College.

 

Bacon, V. & Russell, P. (2003). Multiple Addictive Behaviors Questionnaire (MABQ) Validation. Center for the

                Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater, MA: Bridgewater State College.

 

Bacon, V. (2003, April). Position Statement: Department of Counselor Education. Bridgewater, MA:

                Bridgewater State College.

 

Bacon, V. (2002). Clinical Casebook Materials for Training Health Care Practitioners. Center for the

                Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater, MA: Bridgewater State College.

 

Bacon, V. (2002, June). Seeking National Accreditation for the Counseling Programs. Bridgewater, MA:

                Bridgewater State College.

 

Bacon, V. (2001, May). Proposal: Department of Counselor Education. Bridgewater, MA: Bridgewater State

                College.

 

Bacon, V., Lee, K. & Calicchia, J.A. (1998). A Pilot Study: An Assessment of Addictive Behavior in College

                Athletes. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater, MA: Bridgewater State

                College.

 

Pliska, A., Cravedi, R., Bottcher, J., Bacon, V., Root, M., Gelinas, D. & Pierce, A. (1981). Manipulative Skills

                Testing Program, Boston, MA: Massachusetts Department of Education.

 

Bacon, V., Bicoules, V., Finnegan, F., Gilbert, R., & Valeska, L. (1980). Fitchburg's Accent on Career

                Education (FACE), Columbia, SC: General Electric Foundation and the University of South Carolina

                School of Education.

 

Theses:

Bacon, V. (1992). A comparative analysis of life stress for elderly living in the community and elderly entering

                long-term care facilities. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Northeastern University, Boston, MA.

 

Bacon, V. (1978). Study of death anxiety and its relationship with age. Unpublished master's thesis, Anna

                Maria College, Paxton, MA.

 

Audiovisual Media:

Bacon, V. & Fenby, B. (Speakers). (1995, September). Colloquium - The meaning of competition in the

                development of female athletes. (Cassette Recording No. 23). New Orleans, LA: Association of the

                Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology.

 

Bacon, V. (Executive Producer). Grossi, M.G. (Producer/Director). (1983). FSC’s Peer Counselor Program

                [Videotape]. Department of Communications, Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg MA.

 

EXTERNAL REVEWS

Promotion Reviews

Fall 2012               Dr. Joseph Hulgas, Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education, Missouri State

                                University, Springfield, Missouri. Promotion review for Professor of Counselor Education.

 

Fall 2012               Dr. Eric Schmidt, Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School

                                Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. Promotion review for Professor of

                                Counselor Education.

 

Manuscript Reviewer

 2/13 – present     Women in Sport and Physical Activity. Editorial Board Member. National Association for Girls

                                and Women in Sport, UNCG, North Carolina.

 

 1/13 – present     International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training. Human Kinetics Journals.

 

 8/93 - present      Psychiatric Services. Formerly the Hospital and Community Psychiatry. American  Psychiatric Association, Washington DC.

 

10/09 – 1/13         Women in Sport and Physical Activity. National Association for Girls and Women in Sport.

 

 1/09 – 12/11        Journal for Specialists in Group Work. Editorial Board Member. Association for Specialists in

                                Group Work. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

 

 9/07 – 12/08        Journal for Specialists in Group Work. Editorial Board; Ad Hoc Member. Association for

                                Specialists in Group Work. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

 

 

11/96 – 12/98      Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport

                                Psychology, Ontario, Canada.

 

 8/94 - 5/96           Journal of Counseling Psychology. American Psychological Association, Washington DC.

 

Book/Book Proposal Reviews

12/12                     Cengage Learning

                                Book Manuscript: Erford, B. The Odyssey: An Advanced Life Span Adventure for Counseling

                                Professions.

 

11/11                     Sage Publications

                                Book proposal: Studer, J.R. The School Counselor in a Changing Society.

 

 4/11                       Brooks/Cole Publisher, Belmont, CA

                                Book manuscript. Okun, B.F. & Kantrowitz, R.E. (2011). Effective Helping: Interviewing

                                and Counseling Techniques, 7th ed. In preparation for 8th ed.

 

2007                       PsycCRITIQUES – Contemporary Psychology. American Psychological Association.

                                APA Review of Books: Dimmitt, Carey, & Hatch. (2007). Evidence-Based School Counseling:

                                Making a Difference with Data-Driven Practices.

 

 4/08                       Brooks/Cole Publisher, Belmont, CA

                                Manuscript review: Ivey, A.E., Ivery, M.B. & Zalaquett, C.P. (2010). Intentional Interviewing &

                                Counseling:Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society.

 

2004                       PsycCRITIQUES – Contemporary Psychology. American Psychological Association.

                                APA Review of Books: Stout, C. (Ed.), (2004), Psychology of Terrorism: Coping with the

                                Continuing Threat.

 

 5/03                       Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., Publishers

                                Academic review: Newman, P. & Newman, B. (2007). Theories of Human Development.

 

 8/02                       Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., Publishers

                                Book proposal review: Newman, P. & Newman, B (2007). Theories of Human Development.

 

 3/01                       Allyn and Bacon, Needham Heights, MA.

                                Manuscript review: Brown & Srebalus (1996) Introduction to the Counseling Profession, 3rd ed.

 

 1/00                       American Psychological Association, Washington DC.

                                Division 47 - Sport and Exercise Psychology. Book Review: Working it out: Using exercise in

                                psychotherapy.] ESPNews: Exercise and Sport Psychology Newsletter, 14(1), 2001.

 

Conference Proposal Reviews

2006                       Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii

Conference proposal reviewer for 2007 – Area: Counselor Education.

 

1993                       American Psychological Association (APA). Washington DC.

                                Program Committee; 1994 APA Conference proposal reviewer for the Division of

                                Psychology of Women.

 

Course Reviewer

1986                       Research Communications, Ltd. Chestnut Hill, MA.

          Evaluated prospective college telecommunication courses.

  

Grant Reviewer

Spring 2006          NATA Research & Educational Foundation

                                Research Grant Program; External Grant Review.

 

Program Reviews

11/07                     The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education, Malden, MA

                                Document Review of Suffolk University Program, Initial License for School

                                Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor.

 

 3/05                       Goddard College, Plainfield, VT.

                                External Program Reviewer for Counseling and Psychology M.A. Program.

 

PRESENTATIONS

Colloquium

Anderson, M., Bacon, V., Beaudry, J. Interdisciplinary Research: Strengths, Challenges and Successes. Center

                For the Advancement of Research and Teaching (CART), Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA,

                April 2, 2009.

 

Discussions

Coogan, T., Anderson, M. & Bacon, V., Preparing Adult Graduate Learners for Success in a Hybrid Course. CART

                Celebration XIII: Community of Scholars: Thinking Globally and Locally, Bridgewater State College,

                Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2009.

 

Cox, M.& Bacon, V. WAC Discussion Group on Writing and Graduate Students. WAC Faculty Network.

                Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, March 5, 2008.

 

Invitations

Bacon, V. When Psychological Distress Hurts: Depression and Anxiety in Athletes. ATOM: Athletic Trainers of

                of Massachusetts Annual Spring Sports Me3dicine and State Meetings. Bridgewater State University,

                May 16, 2013.

 

Bacon, V. Sports Psychology: Special Considerations for Working with the Female Athlete. Guest Lecturer for

                The Health of Women’s Sports Conference: Gaining the Competitive Edge, Simmons College, Boston,

                MA, May 4, 2002.

 

Bacon, V. Sport Psychology in the 21st Century: A Clinical Perspective. Keynote Address for the Psy-Chi

                Induction Ceremony, Fitchburg State College, Psychology Department, Fitchburg, MA, April 18, 2002.

 

Bacon, V. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and the Athlete. Guest Lecturer for the Eastern Athletic Trainers

                Association (EATA) 54th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Boston, MA, January 8, 2002.

 

Finley, D., Granito, V., Bacon, V. & Bzdell, W. Sports and Psychology: Options for Students Who Love

                Both, Panelist. 107th American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA,

                August 23,1999.

 

Bacon, V. How Do We Integrate Psychotherapy with Chinese Medicine? Lecture. Whole Health Expo, Boston,

                MA, November 14, 1998.

 

Bacon, V. Invited discussant; Life after Internship for the Professional Issues Seminar, APA Clinical Training

                Program at the Worcester Youth Guidance Center, Worcester, MA, March 5, 1997.

 

Bacon, V. Group facilitator for: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling. Discussion at Women’s Institute Day:

Making a Difference” co-sponsored by the Bridgewater Alumni Association and the Office of the President,

Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, February 13, 1997.

 

Bacon, V. Developmental Considerations of Girls Involvement in Sport. Babson College, Division of History

                and Society, Wellesley, MA, March 6, 1996.

 

Gill, D., Bacon, V. & Hays, K. Feminist Approaches to Diversity in Sport and Exercise Psychology,

                Discussant. 103rd American Psychological Association National Convention, New York, NY, August

                12, 1995.

 

Bacon, V. Panelist, Career's in Psychology. Professional Issues Seminar for the APA Clinical Training

                Program, Worcester Youth Guidance Center, Worcester, MA, May 1992.

 

Papers

Bacon, V. & Russell, H. Mental Skills for Collegiate Swimming and Divers. CARS May Celebration XVII,

                Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 15, 2013.

 

Bacon, V. & Ghiorse, K. Lessons Learned: Sports Psychology Training with Collegiate Swimming and Diving

                Team. CARS May Celebration XVI, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 9, 2012.

 

Bacon, V. The Gift of Legacy: A Group for Healing the Self and Beyond. Association for Specialists in Group

                Work 2012 National Convention, Albuquerque, NM, February 11, 2012.

 

Coogan, T, Lachman, M. & Bacon, V. Multiple Addictive Behaviors among Division III NCAA Institutions.

                CART Celebration XV: Illuminations: The Broad Spectrum of Professional Development,

                Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 11, 2011.

 

Coogan, T., Bacon, V., & Lee, K. Prevention and Treatment Options to Address Multiple Addictions among NCAA

                Athletes. CART Celebration XIV: Celebrating the Teacher-Scholar: Making the Most of Our Resources,

                Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 12, 2010.

 

Bacon, V., Anderson, M & Beaudry, J. Facilitating Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Health

                Care Practitioners. CART Celebration XIII: Community of Scholars: Thinking Globally and Locally,

                Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2009.

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V., Multiple Addictive Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (MABQ-R) Instrument Development

                and Validation Process. CART Celebration XIII: Community of Scholars: Thinking Globally and Locally,

                Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2009.

 

Bacon, V. & Coogan, T. Multiple Addictive Behavior Questionnaire (MABQ) Validation Project. ACA 2009

                Conference & Exposition, Charlotte, NC, March, 2009.

 

Bacon, V. Anderson, M. Facilitating Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic Trainers.

                2008 Inaugural Conference of the Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology, British Psychological

                Society, London, England, December 11, 2008.

 

Bacon, V. Which Crisis Intervention Best Serves Athletic Teams? CART Celebration XII: Celebrating Our

                Milestones, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2008.

 

Bacon, V. Group Interventions for Athletic Teams in Schools and Colleges. Association for Specialists in Group

                Work 2008 National Convention, St. Pete, Florida, February 23, 2008.

 

Anderson, M. & Bacon, V. A Protocol to Guide Allied Health Care Practitioners Facilitate Behavior Change.

                CART Celebration XI: Achievement in Teaching, Research & Scholarship, Bridgewater State College,

                Bridgewater, MA, May 16, 2007.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Establishing Critical Incident Stress Management Programs for Athletic Teams in

                Schools and Colleges. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, January, 2007.

 

Anderson, M. & Bacon, V. Is Knowledge of Change Theory a Critical Competency in the Training of Health

                Care Practitioner’s. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, January, 2007.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. The Decision Making Model: A Protocol for Addressing the Psycho-Socio-

Emotional Needs of the Physically Active. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu,

Hawaii, January 6, 2005.

 

Bacon, V. An Experiential Model of Course Design for Training Master’s Level Graduate Students in Group

                Psychotherapy. 2001 American Group Psychotherapy Association’s Annual Meeting, Boston, MA,

                February 2001.

 

Bacon, V. & Hitchings, C. Increasing the Effectiveness of Counseling Referrals for the Physically Active

                Individual. 2001 Athletic Training Educator’s Conference, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, January 19, 2001.

 

Bacon, V., Lee, K. & Calicchia, J. An Assessment of Multiple Addictions in College Athletes. 107th

                American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA, August 23, 1999.

 

Bacon, V. & Lee, K. A Pilot Study: The Development of an Assessment Tool for Measuring Multiple Addictive

                Behaviors in College Student Athletes. 70th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association,

                Providence, RI, April 17, 1999.

 

Bacon, V. High Rollers: College Athletes and their Addictions. Thirteenth Annual Conference of the

                Association of Applied Sport Psychology, Cape Cod, MA, September 24, 1998.

 

Bacon, V., Lee, K. & Calicchia, J. An Assessment of Addictive Behavior in College Athletes. Massachusetts

                State College Graduate Faculty and Student Research Symposium Salem State College, Salem, MA, April

                25, 1998.

Bacon, V. Addiction and Athletes: Are we Dealing with Multiple Addictions? Twelfth Annual Conference for

                the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, San Diego, CA, September 25, 1997.

 

Bacon, V. & Fenby, B.L. The Meaning of Sport for Women in the Context of Relational Developmental and

                Narrative Theory. Tenth Annual Conference on Counseling Athletes, Springfield College, Springfield,

                MA, April 1993.

 

Raskind, R. & Bacon, V.. Athletes and Personal Adjustment Research findings. Concord-Carlisle

                Regional High School, Concord, MA, June 1987.

 

Bacon, V. Fitchburg State College Peer Counselor Program: ACCESS. Sponsored by Fitchburg State College

                and the Massachusetts College and Personnel Association, Fitchburg, MA, February 1982.

 

Bacon, V. The Implications of Peer Counseling Programs for Student Development. Mount Wachusett

                Community College, Student Services Seminar, Gardner, MA, August 1981.

 

Presentations

Lite, R., Herbold, N. & Bacon, V. The Holistic Athlete: A cross-disciplinary Collaboration. Nutrition, Sports

                Psychology, and Physical Performance with a Women’s Division II Swimming and Diving Team. New

                England American College of Sports Medicine, Providence, RI, November 8, 2012.

 

Lyons, C. & Bacon, V. Where Have all the Bullies Gone? On-line Cyberbullying Trends, Prevention, &

                Interventions. WACES 2008 Conference, Palm Springs, CA, November 6-10, 2008.

 

Cox, M., Doyle, A., King, & Bacon, V.  Fostering a Campus-Wide Culture of Writing: The Faculty WAC

                Network Program. Ninth International Conference, WAC 2008, Writing Across the Curriculum. The

                University of Texas at Austin, May 20, 2008.

 

Bacon, V., Bukowiecki, E., & Doyle, A. Moderator: Michelle Cox. Graduate Writing Across the Curriculum.

                CART Celebration XII: Celebrating Our Milestones, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May

                15, 2008.

 

Graham, L., Bacon, V., Rawlins, M., & Calicchia, J. The Day After 9.11: Lessons Learned Concerning

                The Impact of the Media on Children and How we as School Counselors Can Help Parents,

                Teachers, and Children Cope. Annual Conference of the Massachusetts School Counselors Association,

                Hyannis, MA, May 6, 2003.

 

Rawlins, M. & Bacon, V. Going Paperless. CART Celebration VI: Exploring Our World: Teaching, Research,

                Technoloy and International Program Development, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May

                15, 2002.

 

Saccocia, P. (Chair), Lowe, M., Bacon, V. & Hill, D. Balancing Teaching and Research. CART 2000: Celebration

                of Teaching, Research, and Technology IV, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 18, 2000.

 

Bacon, V. Addictive Behavior and College Athletes. Celebration of the Center for Research and Teaching III,

                Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 19, 1999.

 

Symposia

Graham, L., Bacon, V., Calicchia, J., & Rawlins, M. The Day After September 11, 2001: The Media’s Effect on

                Children’s Perception and Experience of the Event. 73rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological

                Association, Boston, MA, March 9, 2002.

 

Bacon, V. (Chair). Clinical, Professional, and Developmental Issues in Sport Psychology. 107th American

                Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA, August 23, 1999.

 

Brill, P.M., Bacon, V., & Hays, K.F.; Discussant Carole Oglesby. Women, Sport and Exercise: Embodying

                Voice Across the Lifespan. Twelfth Annual Conference of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology,

                San Diego, CA, September 25, 1997.

 

Hays, K., Brill, P., & Bacon, V.; Discussant Lyn M. Brown. Embodying Voice: Women’s Development and

                Sport. 105th American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, August 16, 1997.

 

Workshops

Russell, H. & Bacon, V. Sports Psychology Workshop for Swimming and Diving Team at Simmons College,

                Boston, MA. November 9, 2012.

 

Ghiorse, K. & Bacon, V. Greater New Bedford Vocational and Technical High School Sports Psychology

                Workshop with Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team. Fall River, MA, April 26, 2012

 

Ghiorse, K. & Bacon, V. Greater New Bedford Vocational and Technical High School Sports Psychology

                Workshop with JV Girls Lacrosse Team. Fall River, MA, April 12, 2012

 

Ghiorse, K. & Bacon, V. Greater New Bedford Vocational and Technical High School Sports Psychology

                Workshop with high school athletes. Fall River, MA,   March 8, 2012.

 

Bacon, V.L.. Empowering Students to Write. By the Network, For the Network. Workshop for Writing Across the

                Curriculum (WAC), Bridgewater State University, MA, September 17, 2010.

 

Bacon, V.L Seeking Balance: Teaching, Scholarship, and Personal/Family. Workshop for new faculty at the New

                England Institute of Art, Brookline, MA, September 3, 2010.

 

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V. Technology as a Tool for Instruction in Preparing Future School Counselors. American

                School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA, July 5, 2010.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Facilitating Healthy Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic

                Trainers. Continuing Education Workshop for Allied Health Care Educators, Chapman University, Orange,

                CA, November 9, 2008.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Facilitating Healthy Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic

                Trainers. Continuing Education Workshop for Allied Health Care Educators, Slippery Rock State

                University, Slippery Rock, PA, May 19, 2008.

 

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Facilitating Healthy Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic

                Trainers. Continuing Education Workshop for Allied Health Care Educators, San Diego State University,

                San Diego, CA, March 15, 2008.

 

Bacon, V. The Athletic Trainer’s Role in Facilitating Healthy Behavior Change; The Psychosocial Domain.

                Continuing Education Workshop for Clinical Instructors and Certified Athletic Trainers in southeastern

                Massachusetts. Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, August 11, 2007.

 

Bacon, V. Developing Effective Small Group Counseling Interventions in Keeping with the MA Model.

                Massachusetts School Counselor Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, April 30, 2007.

 

Bacon, V. Designing Age Appropriate Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Interventions. Massachusetts School

                Counselor Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, May 8, 2006.

 

Bacon, V. Empowering Educators K-12: A Practical Approach for Acute Traumatic Stress Management.

                Massachusetts School Counselor Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, May 2, 2005.

 

Bacon, V. Writing for Healing: Writing One’s Family History As a Therapeutic Process. Workshop for

                Continuing Education Program at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Boston,

                MA, September 24, 2004.

Rawlins, M., Bacon, V., & Kocet, M. Facilitating Student Development Through the Use of Visual Learning

                Software. Massachusetts School Counselors Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, May 3, 2004.

 

Rawlins, M. & Bacon, V. It’s Not What You’ve Got – It’s How You Use It. CART Celebration VII:

                Negotiating Cultures: Teaching, Research, & Technology in a Diverse World, Bridgewater State College,

                Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2003.

 

Bacon, V. Group Process and the Power of the Metaphor. Massachusetts School Counselors Association Spring

                Conference, Hyannis, MA, May 7, 2002.

 

Bacon, V. Crisis Intervention Following A Critical Incident. Staying Afloat: Maintaining Balance in a Changing

                Educational Environment. Dartmouth Public Schools, January 28, 2002.

 

Bacon, V., Calicchia, J.C., Graham, L., & Rawlins, M. On the One-month Anniversary: A Model for Helping

                Students Cope with Disaster. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State

                College, Bridgewater, MA, October, 11, 2001.

 

Bacon, V. Addiction and the College Athlete. Seventh Annual National Health and Education Symposium: Of

                Primary Concern: Health and the Female. Sponsored by the Women’s Institute on Sport and Education,

                Pittsburgh, PA, February 7, 1998.

 

McGowan, R., Giges, B. & Bacon, V. Differential Diagnosing and Treatment Issues with Female Gymnasts.

                Eleventh Annual Conference for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Williamsburg, VA.

                October 19, 1996.

 

Bacon, V. & Beachamp, P. What Can Sport Psychologists Do for College Athletes? Third Annual Sport

                Psychology Think Tank, Temple, NH, May 29, 1996.

 

Bacon, V. & Fenby, B.L. The Meaning of Competition in the Development of Female Athletes. Tenth Annual

                Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, LA,

                September 29, 1995.

 

Bacon, V. Working in the Metaphor: Play Therapy with Children. Cambridge College, Department of

                Counseling Spring Workshop Series, Cambridge, MA April 8, 1995.

 

Bacon, V. Psychology of Women: Implications for Counseling. Cambridge College, Department of Counseling

                Psychology Spring Workshop Series, Cambridge, MA, April 8, 1995.

 

Bacon, V. A Contemporary Perspective for Counseling Athletes. Cambridge College, Department of Counseling

                Psychology Fall Workshop Series, Cambridge, MA, October 15, 1994.

 

Hays, K. & Bacon, V. Gender Issues in Sport: Considerations for the Practitioner. Second Annual Sport

                Psychology Think Tank, Temple, NH, July 30, 1994.

 

Bacon, V. & Weida, A. Team Building for Young Leaders. Urban Peace Corps,  Lowell, MA, July 8, 1994.

 

Bacon, V., Fenby, B.L. & Woodside, J. Reconceptualizing Gender: A Contemporary Perspective for Counseling

                Female Athletes. Eleventh Annual Conference on Counseling Athletes, Springfield College, Springfield,

                MA, June 3, 1994.

 

Bacon, V. Self-Hypnosis for Relaxation and Performance Enhancement. Health Education Lecture Series,

                Academic Affairs, Newbury College, Brookline, MA, April 14, 1994.

 

Bacon, V. Differential Diagnoses for Bipolar and Conduct Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Brookside

                Hospital; Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Services, Nashua, NH, December 1992.

 

Bacon, V. Understanding Our Feelings as Healthcare Providers when Caring for Patients with Aggressive and

                Hostile Behaviors. Governor Winthrop Nursing Home, Winthrop, MA, December 1988.

 

Bacon, V. Understanding Aggressive and Hostile Behavior. Governor Winthrop Nursing Home, Winthrop, MA

                November 1988.

 

Bacon, V. The Issue of Confidentiality with the Suicidal College Student. Mental Health and the Law Conference,

                Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA, August 1983.

 

Bacon, V. Effective Communication and Leadership Skills. Anna Maria College, Student Services, Paxton, MA,

                August 1983.

 

Denike, J., Bacon, V. & Rosenthal, M. Gestalt Therapy is Alive and Well in Education. Fifth Annual Conference on

                the Theory and Practice of Gestalt Therapy, Provincetown, MA, July 1983.

 

Bacon, V. Team Building Skills Using an Outdoor Ropes Course. Northeastern University, Department of

                Residence Life, Boston, MA, July 1983.

 

Bacon, V. & DeShiro, C. Freshman Families. National Conference on the Freshman Year Experience. University of

                South Carolina, Columbia, SC, June 1983.

 

Welch, B. & Bacon, V.. How to Prepare College Financial Aid Forms. Fitchburg High School Guidance

                Department, Fitchburg, MA, December 1980.

 

FEATURED IN/ON:

The GroupWorker (2009, Spring), “New Members of the JSGW Editorial Board” 38(1), 11.

CART Spring Colloquiums, Retrieved on 3/09 from http://www.bridgew.edu/Depts/CART/

Writing Across the Curriculum, Meet the Members of WAC Network

                http://www.bridgew.edu/WAC/Faculty%20WAC%20Network/meet_the_members.cfm

CART Faculty Librarian Research Grant, Fall 2007 Abstracts.

                http://www.bridgew.edu/depts/cart/FLRG%20Abstracts%20Fall%202007.doc

CART Newsletter (2007, Summer). CART Teaching Fellow – Dr. Victoria Bacon, p.2.

CART Celebration. Retrieved 5/07 from http://www.bridgew.edu/depts/cart/.

Academic Affairs News (2006, September). Faculty Fellows. Retrieved 9/06 from

                http://www.communityannouncements@bridgew.edu.

Academic Commons (2005, December). Faculty as Authors of Online Courses: Support and Mentoring. Retrieved

                12.15.05 from http://www.academiccommons.org/commons/essay/matthews-denatale-and-cotler.

PsychCRITIQUES (2004, November 23). Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books. Retrieved 11.21.04

                from http://www.psycinfo.com/psyccritiques

Simmons College Web Page (2004). “Faculty as Authors of Online Courses: Support and Mentoring.” Retrieved on

                3.7.05 from http://my.simmons.edu/sevices/technology/ptrc/resources/articles.shml.

Reuters Health (2004, May 12). “Student Athletes at Risk for Addiction: Study.” Retrieved on 5.13.04 from

                http://www.reuters.co.uk

Bridgewater (2003, Fall). “CART Recognizes Faculty Achievement”, 11-12.

State College Web Page (2003). Retrieved 8/18/03 from

                http://www.bridgew.edu/bridtoday/2003/aug/counseling.cfm

Psychiatric Services (2003, Dec). Appreciation to Reviewers by John A. Talbott, M.D., Editor, Retrieved on

                1.26.07 from http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/54/12/1577

Bridgewater State College Web Page (2001). Retrieved 2/21/03 from

                http://www.bridgew.edu/NewsEvnt/BridToday/03jan22/sabbatical.cfm.

Bridgewater Today (2003, January 22), 25(9), 2. “College board approves sabbatical requests.”

Psychiatric Services (2002, December). Appreciation to Reviewers by John A. Talbott, M.D., Editor, Retrieved on

                1.26.07 from http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/53/12/1509.

Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association Web Page (2001). Retrieved 8/01 from

                http://www.goeata.org/conferen/2002meeting/progrm2002.htm.

Bridgewater State College Web Page (2001). Retrieved 5/01 from

                http://www.bridgew.edu/depts/maxell/faculty_recognition.htm

Psychiatric Services (2000, Dec). Appreciation to Reviewers by John A. Talbott, M.D., Editor, Retrieved on

                1.26.07 from http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/51/12/1483.

ESPNews: Exercise and Sport Psychology Newsletter (1999, Summer). APA National Convention Highlights.

                Invited Panelist for “Sports and Psychology: Options for Students Who Love Both”.

Psychiatric Services (1999, December Dec). Appreciation to Reviewers by John A. Talbott, M.D., Editor,

                Retrieved On 1.26.07 from http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/50/12/1565.

Earthstar (1998, October/November). Lecture series by the Woolf Holistic Health Center. Victoria L. Bacon: “How

                Do We Integrate Psychotherapy with Chinese Medicine”?

Bridgewater Review (1998, June), 17(1), 25. Research Faculty Note on Victoria L. Bacon.

The Group Circle (1996, Fall). American Group Psychotherapy Association Newsletter. Member Highlights.

Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise (1984). “Drop-Out Rate Drops After Mixers”.

Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise (1980, May 13). “Five Fitchburg High School Teachers in Career Program”.

The Page (1980, May 19), 9(5). “A Little Late, But Career Day Did Wait”.

Montachusett Review (1980, March 20). “Accent on Careers”.

Focus on our Schools (1979, June), 2. “Career Education Institute at the University of South Carolina - FHS and

                General Electric Send Five Member Team”.

 

CONTRIBUTIONS TO BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Counselor Education:

 9/96 - present      Graduate Counseling Program Committee (CPC) member, Chair 2001 – 2005.

 9/96 - present      Academic advisor for graduate students in Counselor Education.

 9/12 – 12/12        Peer Evaluation Committee Chair.

 9/09 – 12/10        Department Admission Committee

 9/10 – 12/10        Peer Evaluation Committee.

 9/96 – 5/09          Comprehensive Exam preparation and reader.

 9/07 - 5/08           Graduate Program Coordinator (Director).

                                School Counseling Program, Fall 2007 (Sabbatical leave coverage)

                                Mental Health Counseling Program, Spring 2008 (Sabbatical leave coverage)

 9/07 - 3/08           Faculty Hiring Committee member (two searches).

 9/07 - 12/07         Peer Evaluation Committee, Chair.

 9/06 - 5/07           Faculty Hiring Committee member.

 5/03 - 8/05           Department Chair (founding chair).

 6/00 - 8/05           Coordinator of Counseling Programs.

                                Assumed Fieldwork duties (6/00-6/06) during summer months.

                                Facilitated the development of two new programs: CAGS in School Guidance Counseling and

                                M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling (dual license).

10/98 - 5/03          Comprehensive Exam Preparation Workshops for graduate students - fall and spring semesters.

 8/99 - 8/02           Coordinator of Counseling Technology Center (CTC).

 5/97                       Prepared Graduate Student Handbook; Counseling Programs with GA, Barbara Ward.

 

Department of Secondary Education and Professional Programs: (former department; 1996-2003)

 9/96 - 5/03           Graduate Faculty Committee member.

 9/01 - 2/02           Chair of Search Committee for Counseling Programs faculty position.

 9/01 - 12/01         Chair, Peer Evaluation Committee for faculty promotions and reappointments.

10/00 - 4/01          Chair of Search Committee for Counseling Programs faculty position.

10/99 - 4/00          Hiring Committee member – Counseling Programs faculty position.

 5/99 - 11/99         Department Liaison with Information Services for Microsoft-Outlook Project.

10/98 - 5/99          Hiring Committee member – Counseling Programs faculty position.

12/97 - 5/98          Hiring Committee member symbol 45 \f "Symbol" \s 10- Secondary Education faculty position.

12/96 - 5/97          Hiring Committee member symbol 45 \f "Symbol" \s 10- Educational Leadership and Administration faculty position.

 

BSU Community:

 9/12 – present     Institutional Review Board

 1/10 – present     Information Technology (IT) Advisory Group; Education and Technology Committee

 9/08 - present      WAC Faculty Network.

 9/02 - present      Massachusetts State College Association, Executive Committee Member.

 4/98 - present      Lecturer in Athletic Training, BSU

 9/08 – 5/09          Tenure Committee member for Dr. Christy Lyons (elected by Dept. of Counselor Education).

 9/08 – 5/09          Peer Evaluation Committee member for Chair Evaluation

 4/07 – 9/08          New Schools Committee.

 1/06 – 5/08          Canadian Studies Council.

 9/06 - 2/08           Promotions Committee.

 6/06 - 8/07           The Faculty Working Group for a Teaching and Learning Initiative.

 9/06 - 5/07           Teaching Fellow for Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching (CART)

                                CART Advisory Board - non-voting member

                                CART Leadership Team

                                CART May 2007 Celebration Program Committee (Chair).

 9/06 - 5/07           Faculty Development Leadership Group, BSC.

 5/07                       Department of Social Work Peer Evaluation Committee.

12/05 - 5/06          Community of Scholars Grant Proposal Development Team.

10/04 - 5/05          Working Group Member for the Assessment of Graduate Resources at BSC, Graduate and Continuing Education.

5/04                        Delegate: Massachusetts Teachers Association Delegate Assembly, Boston, MA.

 9/97 - 8/03           Graduate Education Council:

                                Chair (1999-2003).

                                Member (1997-1999).

 9/98 - 5/03           On-Site Supervisor for Counseling Interns in Higher Education for the Athletic Department.

 7/02 - 8/02           Search Committee Member; Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate and Continuing Education.

 9/99 - 5/02           Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching Advisory Board.

                                Chair, External Grants Committee (2001-2002).

                                Member, Summer Grants Committee (2000-2001.)

                                Member, Ad Hoc Grant Review (2000-2001).

                                Chair, Summer Grants Committee (1999-2000).

10/99 - 5/02          Provided training workshops to faculty and staff athletic trainers on counseling competencies.

 3/98 - 5/01           Campus Climate Action Group.

                                Outreach Task Force (9/00 –5/01).

                                Video Task Force (9/98 – 5/00).

                                Steering Committee Member (8/98 – 5/99).

10/98 - 5/01          Coordinated Training for Athletic Trainers Seminar Series and Workshop Series.

 2/98 - 5/01           Champs Life Skills Advisory Council, Athletic Department.

10/97 - 5/00          Provided training workshops for student leaders in the Mentor Program, Athletic Department.

 1/97 - 5/00           Performance Enhancement Training with the following teams: Women’s Softball, Women’s

                                Lacrosse, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball.

10/96 - 5/00          Athletic/Counseling Team Management Coordinator.

 9/97                       Leadership Team member for the Bridgewater Institute; “The Learning Community.”

 2/97                       Group Facilitator, “Women’s Institute Day symbol 45 \f "Symbol" \s 10- Making a Difference”, Bridgewater State College.

 

CONTRIBUTIONS TO AFFILIATED COLLEGES

1995 - 1996          Assessment Team member for Disabilities Services, University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

1993 - 1996          Organized and facilitated student study groups, University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

1996                       Group Therapy Course Review, Lesley College.

1995                       Participant. Disability Services Orientation Program, University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

1993 - 1994           Freshman Tutorial Committee member, University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

1985                       Temporary full-time Lecturer in Psychology, Massachusetts Bay Community College.

1981 - 1984           Hiring Committee Service: Director of Career Services, Director of Residence Life, Director of

                                Health Services, Staff Physician, Fitchburg State College.

1981 - 1984           Developed & facilitated mental health workshops, Student Affairs staff, Fitchburg State College.

1981 - 1984           Freshman Orientation Committee member, Fitchburg State College.

1983                       Developed and organized the Mental Health and the Law Conference, Fitchburg State College.

1983                                  Produced videotape -Peer Counselor Program for Freshman Orientation, Fitchburg State College.

1984                                  Produced videotapes: Counseling Services, Freshman Orientation, Fitchburg State College.

1982                                  Field Supervisor Orientation Training, Antioch College of New England, Keene, NH.

1981                                  Designed brochures for: Counseling Services, Peer Counselor Program, and Freshman Family

Program, Fitchburg State College.

 

COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

12/93 - present     Licensed Psychologist. Private Practice, Norton, MA.

                                Psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and families, athletes, consultation services, and

                                critical incident stress debriefing interventions.

 

 4/88 - 8/92           Psychotherapist. Counseling and Consultation Center, Chelsea, MA.

                                Provided psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families.

 

 9/87 - 8/90           Psychotherapist. Alpha Geriatric Services, Rockland, MA.

                                Provided psychotherapy to long-term care patients including the elderly and young adults with

                                chronic medical illnesses and disabilities.

 

 9/86 - 6/87           Guidance Counselor. Concord-Carlisle Regional High School, Concord, MA.

                                One-year half-time temporary position.

 

 2/81 - 8/84           Coordinator of Counseling Services. Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA.

                                Provided comprehensive psychological services, developed and coordinated college wide crisis

                                intervention services, consultation and training for professional staff, outreach programming,

                                clinical supervision of students - Master's in Counseling and Bachelor's in Psychology.

 

 9/78 - 1/81           Counselor. Fitchburg High School, Fitchburg, MA.

                                Adjustment and career counseling, grant writing, outreach programming, clinical supervision of

                                bilingual counselor and supervision of Master's degree interns in Counseling Psychology.

 

CONSULTATION EXPERIENCE

 5/95 – 5/07          Disaster Response Network, Massachusetts Psychological Association. Wellesley, MA.

                                Provide pro-bono consultation and debriefings on human disasters to nonprofit schools/agencies

                                statewide. Central Team member (currently in reserve); Steering Committee, 1/1999 - 10/2000.

 

 9/12/01                 Disaster Response Debriefing. Burnell Elementary (Campus) School, Bridgewater, MA.

                                Chair, Trainer, Organizer of Disaster Debriefing intervention for children grades PreK-5 post 9/11.

 

 4/00 - 12/00         Home Box Office, New York, NY.

                Provided consultation on documentary, "Fields of Play: Sex and Sport in America" televised

                on HBO in December 2000.

 

12/00                     University of New Hampshire’s Women's Ice Hockey Team, Durham, NH.

                                Provided debriefing to head coach, team, and athletic training staff.

 

 6/96 - 3/98           American Red Cross. Leominster, MA.

                                Disaster Response Volunteer; provide pro bono consultation to American Red Cross Executive

                                Staff of the North Central Massachusetts Chapter. Provide debriefings for Red Cross volunteers

                                and short term crisis intervention for disaster victims.

 

 8/97                       American Psychological Association (APA). Washington DC.

                                Invited participant on a professional panel that provided input on APA’s future role with

                                integrating electronic services for members.

 

1994 (summer)    Urban Peace Corps. Lowell, MA.

                                Consultant to Training Committee.

 

11/83                     Women's Sports Foundation and the United States Olympic Committee. Washington DC.

                                Delegate to New Agenda Conference. Developed physical education curricula - grades K-12.

 

1980 (spring)        Saint Bernard High School. Fitchburg, MA.

                                Consultant to Career Education Committee.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Board of Bar Overseers of the Supreme Judicial Court, Boston, MA

                Hearing Committee Member (District 5). January 2006 – December 2011 (served two terms)

National Association of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington DC #830343

Daughters of the American Revolution, Lydia Cobb-Quequechan Chapter, Taunton, MA

Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG), Charter Member

Lake Winnicunnett Association, Norton, MA

 

FELLOWSHIPS

 9/92 - 8/93           Clinical Psychology Fellow. Brookside Hospital, Nashua, NH.

                                Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit and Outpatient Services. Training focus: dual diagnoses

                                with adolescents (PTSD and substance abuse disorders and treatment of young children.

 

 6/79 - 7/79           General Electric Foundation Fellow. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

                                Counseling and Career Education Summer Institute.

 

INTERNSHIPS

 9/90 - 8/91           Clinical Psychology Intern. Worcester Youth Guidance Center, Worcester, MA.

                                APA Approved Internship: Children and Family Outpatient Services, Family Therapy Training

                                Program; UMass Medical Center Clinical Rotation in Behavioral Medicine with Children,

                                Adolescents and Families.

 

 9/86 - 6/87           Counseling Intern. Concord-Carlisle Regional High School, Concord, MA.

                                Adolescent and family counselor.

 

 1/79 - 6/79           Counseling Intern. Worcester State Hospital, Worcester, MA.

                                Adult Inpatient Clinician.

 

HONORS

2013       Honored for Contribution to the Growth of Ideas and Resources, Grants and Sponsored Projects, BSU.

2013       Honored with Award for Academic Excellence, Bridgewater State College 2012-13..

2012       Honored with Award for Academic Excellence, Bridgewater State College 2011-12.

2010       Honored with Award for Academic Excellence, Bridgewater State College 2009-10.

2008       Certificate of Participation: Writing Across the Curriculum Faculty Network 2007-08.

2008       Honored with Award for Academic Excellence, Bridgewater State College 2007-08.

2007       Honored with Award for Academic Excellence, Bridgewater State College 2006-07.

2007       Service Award, 10 years, Bridgewater State College.

2006       Women’s Issues Writing Contest, Health Category, Massachusetts Daughters of the American

                Revolution. Paper: Writing for Healing: Writing One’s Family History as a Therapeutic Process.

2006       Honored with Award for Academic Excellence, Bridgewater State College 2005-06.

2005       Honored with Award for Academic Excellence, Bridgewater State College 2004-05.

2004       Honored for Contribution to the Growth of Ideas and Resources, Grants and Sponsored Projects, BSC.

2001       Honored for Achievement of Publications and in Recognition of the Contribution to Learning,

                Scholarship, and Academic Inquiry. Clement C. Maxwell Library, Bridgewater State College.

2001       Honored for Contribution to the Growth of Ideas and Resources, Grants and Sponsored Projects, BSC.

1997       International Woman of the Year Nominee; Twenty-sixth Dictionary of International Biography.

1997       Outstanding Young Women in America Nominee.

1996       Volunteer of the Month (October), American Red Cross, North Central Massachusetts.

1984       Administrative Merit Award, Fitchburg State College.

1983       Distinguished Service Award, Fitchburg State College.

1983       Outstanding Young Women in America Nominee.

1979          General Electric Foundation Fellow.

 

POST DOCTORAL STUDY (Recent Professional Continuing Education)

2013       Participant: CARS May Celebration XVII, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 15, 2013.

 

2013       Participant. American Counseling Association 2013 Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH, March 21-24 .

 

2013       Participant. How to Plan, Write, and Develop a Book. Grub Street, Boston, MA, March 2, 2013

 

2012       Participant. Learn to Cope. Bridgewater State University Department of Counselor Education, Bridgewater,

                MA, December 13, 2012.

 

2012       Participant. Scrapbooking Your Family History. New England Historic Genealogical Association,

                Boston, MA, December 1, 2012.

 

2012       Participant. New England American College of Sports Medicine, Providence, RI, November 8, 2012.

 

2012       Participant. Adventures on the Electronic Frontier: Ethics and Risk Management in the Digital Era. Rhode

                Island Psychological Association, October 19, 2012.

 

2012       Participant. Human Subject Research Curriculum. CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative,

                September 9, 2012 (online course).

 

2012       Participant. 2012 ASCA Webinar Series: The Revised ASCA National Model: How is the New Edition

                Different? August 16, 2012.

 

2012       Participant. CARS May Celebration XVI: A Driving Force for Research and Scholarship Over 20 Years,

                May 9-10, 2012.

 

2012       Participant. Association for Specialists in Group Work 2012 National Convention, Albuquerque, NM,

                February 9-12, 2012.

 

2011       Participant: Ladies in Waiting: A Group Intervention for Families Coping with Deployed Soldiers.

                American Group Psychotherapy Association, July 30, 2011 (online course).

 

2011       Participant: The Abject Self: Self States of Relentless Despair. American Group Psychotherapy

                Association, July 30, 2011 (online course).

               

2011       Participant: CART Celebration XV: Illuminations: The Broad Spectrum of Professional Development,

                Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 11, 2011.

 

2011       Participant: The Trauma Recovery Group: A Practitioner’s Guide. MSPP, Boston, MA: April 2, 2011.

 

2011       Participant: Writing Memoir with Maggie Lowe. CART, Bridgewater State University, March 31, 2011.

 

2011       Participant: Eating Disorders: Motivational Interviewing: An Evidenced Based Practice for People with

                Very Diminished Ability to Make Change. Bridge Institute, Westborough, MA, February 11, 2011.

 

2011       Participant: Eating Disorders: Practical Considerations in Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment of

                Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families. Bridge Institute, Westborough, MA, January 28, 2011.

 

2011       Participant: Eastern Athletic Trainers Association 63rd Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium,

                Philadelphia, PA, January 7-10, 2011.