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
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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”.
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.
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.
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.