Academic Programs

Ken McCurdyName: Ken McCurdy
 

Highest Degree Earned: Ph.D.

Other credentials:
Licensed Professional Counselor (PA)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (OH)
     – Supervising Counselor 
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY)
Nationally Certified Counselor 
Approved Clinical Supervisor

Date of Degree: 2002

Area of Degree: Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP accredited)

Institution Awarding the Degree: Ohio University

Primary Professional Appointment: Gannon University

Position: CACREP Coordinator

Academic Position, Rank, Tenure-Status: Associate Professor – Tenure (2008)

Publications in Last Five Years:

McCurdy, K. G. (2007). “And who’s gonna make me?”: Defiant

          behavior. In S. Hobson & L. Carlson (Eds.), Critical incidents

          counseling children (chapter 35). Alexandria, VA: American 

          Counseling Association.

 

McCurdy, K. G., & Owen, J. J. (2008). Utilizing Sandtray in

          Adlerian-Based Clinical Supervision: An Initial Empirical Analysis.

          Journal of Individual Psychology,64, 96-112.

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2007). Making love or making love work: Integrating

          the crucial Cs in the games couples play. Journal of Individual

          Psychology, 63, 279-293.

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2006). Adlerian supervision: A new perspective with a

          solution focus. The Journal of Individual Psychology, 62, 141-153.

 

Tobin, D., & McCurdy, K. G. (2006). Utilizing Adlerian constructs and a

          multidimensional countertransference model in counselor

          supervision. The Journal of Individual Psychology, 62, 154-167.

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2004). A scope of practice and professional disclosure

          for school counselors. The Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling

          Association, 6, 17-29.

 

McCurdy, K. G., & Murray, K. C. (2003). Confidentiality issues when

          minor children disclose family secrets in family counseling. The

          Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families,

          11, 393-398.

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2003). The integration of Christian learning in

          counselor education: A lesson from Adler. Erie, PA: Gannon

          University. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. CG032749,

          available here. 

 

Presentations in the Last Five Years:

National

 

McCurdy, K. G., Barker, S., Eddy, B., Holt, K., Kaple, A., Kohler, D.,

          & South, J.. (2008, June). “A multifaceted approach to Adlerian

          sandtray supervision.”  Half-day preconference workshop conducted

          at the Annual North American Society for Adlerian Society

          Conference. Hershey, PA

 

McCurdy, K. G., & Tromski-Klingshirn, D. (2007, October). “The Goals

          of Misbehavior in Supervision; What Would Adler Say?” Paper

          presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

          Conference, Columbus, OH.

 

McCurdy, K. G., Murray, K., & Stiegerwald, F. (2007, October).

          “Supervising from the Sand! A Panel Presentation on the Structured

          Use of Sandplay in Clinical Supervision.” Panel presentation at the

          Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference,

          Columbus, OH.

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2006, May). “Play it out: Helping children meet their Crucial

          C’s after a crises or disaster through play.” Paper presented at the

          North American Society of Adlerian Psychology Conference,

          Chicago, IL. 

 

McCurdy, K. G., & Markos, P. A. (2005, October). “Assessing the

          effectiveness of sandplay in counselor supervision.” Poster presented at

          the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference,

          Pittsburgh, PA. 

 

Hartwig Moorhead, H. J., McCurdy, K. G., & Suzanne Degges-White, S.

          (2005, October).“Being creative in recreating yourself: Transitioning

          from student to counselor educator.” Poster presented at the

          Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference,

          Pittsburgh, PA. 

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2005, June). “Supervising from the Sand! Using sandplay

          and early recollections in clinical supervision.” Paper presented at the 

          North American Society of Adlerian Psychology Conference,

          Tucson, AZ. 

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2005, June). “Puppets, play and encouragement; Using

          puppets to explore the family constellation counseling children.” Poster

          presented at the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology

          Conference, Tucson, AZ. 

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2004, June). Adlerian based / Solution-focused supervision:

          Meeting supervisees’ needs in today’s time limited world. Paper

          presented at the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology

          Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. 

 

Tobin, D., & McCurdy, K. G. (2004, June). Adlerian supervision for

          countertransference and the hidden client in counselor training. Paper

          presented at the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology

          Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. 

 

State

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2004, October). Developing a unified identity for PA

          counselors. Round table discussion moderated at the Pennsylvania

          Counseling Association Conference, State College, PA.

 

McCurdy, K. G., Brown, L., & Dirks, J. (2004, October). Technology in

          counseling practice: Are you ready? Paper presented at the

          Pennsylvania Counseling Association Conference, State College, PA.

 

INVITED AND SERVICE PRESENTATIONS

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2008, May). “The nuts and bolts of Adlerian clinical

          supervision.” Invited lecture for The Teaching of Adlerian Psychology

          (TAPTalks) teleconference by the North American Society for

          Adlerian Psychology.

 

McCurdy, K. G. (2007, October). “Counselor identity: Back to the basics in

          counselor supervision.” Invited half day workshop by the President of

          the Ohio Counseling Association at the All Ohio Counselors Conference,

          Columbus, OH.

 

McCurdy, K. G. & Forth, N. (2007, October). “Beyond minimal standards:

          How Chi Sigma Iota chapters can support counselor education

          programs.” Invited presentation by the Executive Board of Chi Sigma

          Iota International at the Association for Counselor Education and

          Supervision Conference, Columbus, OH.

 

McCurdy, K. G. “Legal & ethical standards regarding professional disclosure."

          Invited professional presentation for the Erie County School Counselors

          Association, Erie, PA, January10, 2007.

 

McCurdy, K. G., Carney, J. (Pennsylvania State University), Hill, H. (Idaho

          State University), & Gillig, S. (Barry University). Invited to participate in

          leadership panel titled “Rising to the occasion: Recognizing needs and

          taking action” focusing on Academic Excellence. Chi Sigma Iota

          leadership training, 2006 American Counseling Association International

          Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 1, 2006.

 

McCurdy, K. G. Play techniques counseling young people in crisis. Invited

          professional presentation for the Erie County School Counselors

          Association, Erie, PA, January18, 2006.

 

McCurdy, K. G. Facilitating groups with young people. Brief presentation for

          the Ophelia Team at St. George’s school, Erie, PA. November 10, 2004.

 

McCurdy, K. G. Play therapy in the schools. Invited professional presentation

          for the Erie County School Counselors Association, Erie, PA, October

          20, 2004.

 

McCurdy, K. G. Attending skills for disaster relief personnel. Invited training

          for the Erie County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Erie, PA,

          October 11, 2004.

 

McCurdy, K. G. The goals of misbehavior: Working with aggressive and defiant 

          adolescents. Invited professional presentation at Avila University, Kansas

          City, MO. April 1, 2004.

 

McCurdy, K. G.  Interventions with special needs children: A review of current

          trends. Invited professional presentation at the 3rd Annual Social Work

          Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA, March 26, 2004.

 

Grants/Honors/Other:

Kingston, K., & McCurdy, K. G. (May 2007). The perceived expectations

          related to   promotion and tenure in teacher education:  A national survey

          of teacher educators.  Selected as one of four research studies by

          Gannon University to receive support through the funding of a Graduate

          Research Assistant (including tuition remission and stipend) for the

          2007/2008 academic year.  

 

McCurdy, K. G., Bastow, E., & Ratkowski, E. (2006, July). Research in

          Professional Counselor Identity. Funding in the amount of $305.00

          obtained through the 2006 Chi Sigma Iota Excellence in Counseling

          Research Grant from Chi Sigma Iota International.

 

Kramarik, J., Tobin, D., & McCurdy, K. G., Barlow, P. (2005, January).

          Counselor wellness day. Funding in the amount of $100.00 obtained

          through a 2005 Personal Excellence Grant from Chi Sigma Iota

          International.

 

McCurdy, K. G., & Barlow, P.J. (2004, March). Preparing a reflective

          counselor: An   assessment of active learning in counselor education.

          Funding in the amount of $907.00 obtained through a faculty research

          grant from Gannon University.

  

Professional Activities in Last Five Years:

Service Recognitions 

Volunteer of the Year – YMCA of Greater Erie, Downtown Branch (June 2007)

 

National

 

CACREP Site Visit Team Member - Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). March 2007-present.


Associate Director – Lake Erie Adlerian Society. October 2006 – present.


Chapter Development Committee / Co-Chair – Chi Sigma Iota International. July 2006-present.


Publications Committee Member – The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology. October 2005-2007


Co-Editor – Advocacy Tips Column, Exemplar: Chi Sigma Iota International Newsletter. April 2004-2007


Advocacy Committee Member – Chi Sigma Iota International. December, 2003 (3 year appointment).


Editor – Adlerian Counseling and Therapy National Newsletter. (ACT) is a section of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology. October 2004-2006.


Task Force Member – Chi Sigma Iota Day Advocacy Poster Showcase / 2005 & 2006 American Counseling Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.

 

Cyber-Technology Committee Member / Chair – American Counseling Association. 2004-2007.


Section Newsletters Editor – The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology. January 2005 – August 2006 (contracted position).


Program Evaluator – 2005 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference


Task Force Member – Youth and Violence Task Force, American Counseling Association (ACA). 1999-2002.

  

State

 

Editorial Board Member – The Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association. 2006-present.

 

Committee Member – Website Committee, Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) / PACES Representative. 2005-2007.


Chairperson – Counselor Education Committee, Pennsylvania Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (PACES). 2004-2007.


Website Co-coordinator – Pennsylvania Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (PACES). 2003-2006.

  

Local
Advisor – Gamma Upsilon Chi chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, Gannon University. 2004-present.

 

University Service:

 Program Level (Community Counseling Program, Gannon University)


CACREP Coordinator – March 2007 – present.

Admissions Team Member – January 2004-present.

Coordinator – Pennsylvania Department of Education / School Counseling Cognate Self-Study and Re-accreditation Review, Fall 2003-2006.

 

Department Level (Psychology Department, Gannon University)


Coordinator – Community Counseling Program / School Counseling Curriculum review by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (Site visit March 25-28, 2006).

Coordinator – Teaching Adlerian Psychology (TAPTalks) Community Counseling Colloquium, Monthly National Teleconference Administered by the North American Society for Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), September, 2004-present.

Member – Deacon & Mrs. Martin P. Eisert Endowment Scholarship Review Committee – Spring, 2004, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Spring 2008.

Faculty Advisor – Chi Sigma Iota, Gamma Upsilon Chi Chapter, January 2004-present.

GSA/NCC Campus Coordinator – National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), January 2004-present.

Department/University Liaison – Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), January 2004-present.College Level (College of Humanities, Education, and Social Services)

Member-at-Large – Academic Affairs Committee, September 2004-present; Chairperson 2004-2005; 2006-2007.

Member – Teacher Education Advisory Committee, January 2004-2007.University Level (Gannon University)

Member (Humanities) – Academic Affairs Committee, September 2007 - present.

Member – Graduate Education Strategic Plan Task Force, August 2006-2007.
Member – Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee, September 2004-2007
Member – Library and Learning Resources Committee, April 2004-2007.
Member – Director of Institutional Research Search Committee, October 2006 – January 2008.
Member – Program Assessment Work Group (PAWG), September 2006-April 2007.

Coordinator – The Basics of Play Therapy. Dr. Richard Watts, November 10, 2006.

Coordinator – The Meaning of Life: Mandala. Dr. Bill Culp, September 9, 2007.

Presenter - Professional Counselor Licensure (LPC) and Supervision Seminar – April 26, 2006.

 

 

 
 
 

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