Professional Activities

CURRENT STUDENTS

Student Practicum Placements

Auburn Student Counseling and Psychological Services (SCPS) is the site where COP students will do their first practicum experience.  Located on Auburn’s campus in the Auburn Medical Clinic, it’s services are free to all students who are currently enrolled in classes. Specializing in individual and group counseling, consultation, eating disorder treatment and stress management services, Auburn SCPS is an excellent site for students to begin their clinical training. The counseling center uses the Brief Therapy model, giving students 10 sessions per semester, as well as an unlimited amount of group sessions. Along with individual therapy, students have the opportunity to co-lead groups and in their second semester, to administer intake sessions with potential clients. Students receive two hours of supervision per week, one individual hour and one group hour. They also participate in one and a half hours of didactic training per week. Auburn SCPS strives to prepare their practicum students for success at their internships sites.
 
Students have completed other practicum experiences in a number of settings in the greater Auburn area and beyond. These sites have provided opportunities for individual and group therapy, assessment administration, substance abuse counseling, community outreach programming, and more.
 
 

Student Practicum Settings

  • College counseling centers
  • Medical Centers
  • VA hospitals and clinics
  • Forensic settings
  • Vocational rehabilitation centers
  • Private practices
  • Community agencies

Student Practicum Locations

  • Auburn, AL
  • Opelika, AL
  • Alexander City, AL
  • Tuskegee, AL
  • Columbus, GA
  • LaGrange, GA
  • Warm Springs, GA
  • Atlanta, GA (and greater metro)

Sample Publications

Yoon, E., Chang, C.-T., Kim, S., Clawson, A., Cleary, S. E., Hansen, M., Bruner, J. P., Chan, T. K., & Gomes, A. M. (2012, November 19). A Meta- Analysis of Acculturation/Enculturation and Mental Health. Journal of Counseling Psychology. Advance online publication.    doi: 10.1037/a0030652

Cage, E. A., & Kluck, A. S. (2010). The path to treatment: Does it matter? Relapse and reason for seeking treatment. Current Research in Psychology, 6, 29-34.

Dallesasse, S. (2010). Managing nonsexual multiple relationships in University Counseling Centers: Recommendations for graduate assistants  and practicum students.  Ethics & Behavior, 20, 419-428. doi: 10.1080/10508422.2010.521440

Houle, J. L. W., Brewer, B. W., & Kluck, A. (2010). Developmental  trends in athletic identity: A two-part retrospective study. Journal of  Sport Behavior, 33, 146-159.

Pipes, R., Blevins, T., & Kluck, A. (2008). Confidentiality, ethics, and informed consent. [Comment]. American Psychologist, 63, 623-624.

Pettijohn II, T., & Sacco, M. (2007). Multiple-Choice exam question order influences on student performance, completion time, and perceptions. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 34(3), 142-149.

Simpson, A., & Armstrong, S. (2009). From the military to the civilian work force:  Addressing veteran career development concerns. Career Planning and  Adult Development Journal, 25(1), 177-187.

Stevens, G. J. (2011). Inside all of us: Where the wild things are in literature, film, and psychoanalysis. DIVISION/Review: A Quarterly Psychoanalytic Forum, 1(3), 40-42.

Tay, K. H., & Armstrong, S. (2009). Misperceptions of stalking within the romantic context of Asperger’s disorder. The Forensic Therapist, 8(2), 4-6.

Sample Student Awards

American Psychological Association Graduate Student Ethics Prize, 2009- Starla Armstrong

American Psychological Association for Graduate Students (APAGS) Disabilities Grant, 2011 – Megan Cobb

Auburn University Graduate Student Research Award, 2011- Gregory Stevens 

Iota Delta Sigma Chapter (Chi Sigma Iota) Mentor of the Year, 2009- Ty Stafford 

Larry J. Bass Jr., Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Award, 2007- Amy Simpson

National Black Graduate Student Associaton- 2nd place in National Research (Poster) Presentation, 2010 – Thomandra S Sam  (http://www.nbgsa.org/recap2010/awards.html)

President’s Graduate Opportunity Program Fellowship Recipient, Auburn University, 2007- Evelyn Cage 

 

Sample Professional Presentations

Brown, B. S., Butler, J., Magee, R. H., Sarnat, J. E., & Stevens, G. J. (2013, April). Live supervision demonstration and discussion: Reflecting on the supervisory relationship. Panel invited for presentation at the Spring Meeting of the American Psychological Association Division of Psychoanalysis, Boston, MA.

Stevens, G. J. (2013, April). Dreaming together: Growing through client suicide. In G. J. Stevens (Chair), University violence, trauma, and growth: New frontier for psychoanalytic application. Panel accepted for presentation at the Spring Meeting of the American Psychological Association Division of Psychoanalysis, Boston, MA.

Kosik, K. S., & Stevens, G. J. (2012, April). Graduate student workshop with Kenneth Kosik, M.D. Workshop conducted at the Spring Meeting of the American Psychological Association Division of Psychoanalysis, Santa Fe, NM.

Borges, T. A., Pipes, R. B., Malchow, A. N., Stevens, G. J., & Stafford, T. W. D. (2010, August). Increased focus on religion and spirituality: Data from APA presentations. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.

Bvunzawabaya, B., Armstrong, S. L., Johnson, L. C., English, E. M., Borges, T. A., Crichton, H., & Kluck, A. S. (2010, August). Family experiences related to food: Evaluating a new measure. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.

Bvunzawabaya, B., & Cobb, M. (2011, August). Eating disorders in international and non-western cultures. In E.A. Cage and A.S. Kluck (Chairs), Culturally relevant discussions of   disordered eating. Symposium session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Cobb, M. (2010, March). Career Development of Girls and Young Women with  Disabilities. Poster session presented at the annual meeting  of the Alabama Transition Conference, Auburn, AL.

Cage, E., Cobb, M., Gaines, T., Gowayad, N., Head, K., & Kite, K. (2010, March). Misconceptions of and Discrimination Against Muslim Students: Steps Toward Change. Roundtable session presented at the Diversity Research Initiative Conference, Auburn, AL.

Cage, E., English, E. M., Cobb, M., & Kluck, A. (2010, August). Exploring family food experiences and disordered eating in black women: Measuring  relevant constructs in different populations. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.

Houle, J. L. W., Brewer, B. W., & Kluck, A. (2008, August). Trends of athletic identity over time: A two-part retrospective study. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Johnson, L., Bvunzawabaya, B., Obert, L., Armstrong, S., & Kluck, A. (2009, August). Familial behaviors: Specific pathways of family influence. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Kluck, A., Houle, J., Gaines, T., Bradley, C., Cage, E., Sacco, M. et al. (2010, August). Student perspectives: The good, bad, and ugly of faculty-student relationships. In R. Pipes (Chair) Graduate students and faculty: Ethical issues, multiple relationships, and mentoring. Symposium accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.

Lively, L. S., Johnson, L., Moore, J., Armstrong, S., & Kluck, A. (2008, August). Gender differences in undergraduate student perceptions of consent and intent. Poster session  presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Malchow, A. N., Hansing, K., Thomas, C. M., & Kluck, A. S. (2011, August).Teaching Human Sexuality in Counselor Preparation Programs. Poster Presentation accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Mills, K. & Moore, J. (2010, April) The Intersections of Sexual Orientation and Religion with Domestic Violence: What Helpers Need to  Know. Poster session presented at Georgia State University for the Cultural Competency Conference 2010, Atlanta, GA.

Moore, J., Johnson, L., Lively, L. S., Armstrong, S., & Kluck, A. (2008, August). Effects of victim/perpetrator race on perception of pressured sex. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association.

Simpson, A. & Kluck, A. (2007, August). Prescription privileges: Graduate student knowledge and interest. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Stafford, T. W. D., & Graham, S.R. (2011, August).  Creating a safe place for LGBT students on a college campus: Challenges and rewards.  In Louise, D., (Chairperson), LGBT identities and communities: The pain of marginalization and the joy of celebration.  Roundtable discussion accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Stafford, T. W. D., Stevens, G. J., Malchow, A. N., Borges, T. A., Pipes, R. B., & Graham, S. R. (2011, August). Trends in sexual and gender identity minority terminology: Evidence from APA convention programming. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Stafford, T. W. D. (2009, October). Transgender college students: Who are they? What can I do? Paper presented at Residence Assistant Drive-In Conference of Alabama, Auburn, AL.

Stevens, G. J. (2011, August). Where the wild things are in literature, film, and psychoanalysis. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in the Division of Psychoanalysis Hospitality Suite, Washington, D.C.