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Heather M. Helm
Position: Professor
Chair, Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor
Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 80639
Telephone: Office - (970) 351-1630
Education: December, 2004
Ph.D.
University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi
Counselor Education and Supervision
May, 2001
M.Ed.
University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi
Counselor Education, Community Counseling
December, 1993
B.S.
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Psychology
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor - #3915
Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor
Work Experience: 2004-Present
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Professor (promoted August, 2014)
Associate Professor (promoted August, 2009)
Coordinator, Professional Counseling Programs (2008-2011)
Chair, Department of Counselor Education & Supervision (2011-
July, 2013)
Chair, Department of Applied Psychology & Counselor Education
(2013-present)
Responsibilities:
Department Chair Responsibilities
Instruction at the Master’s and Doctoral Levels
School, College, Community, State, Regional, and National
Service
Chairing and Serving on Doctoral Dissertation Committees
Maintaining an Active Scholarly Record
2006-Present
Fort Collins & Greeley, CO
Private Practice (Clinical and Supervision)
Responsibilities: Client Treatment/Clinical Supervision
2001-2004
University of Mississippi Counseling Center, University, MS
Therapist and Supervisor
Responsibilities: Clinical, Supervision
Conducting individual and couples counseling with
students and employees.
Supervising practicum and internship students.
Coordinating and conducting the First Chance Program, a
substance abuse prevention program for college-aged
students.
Developing and conducting psychosocial programs
throughout the University.
Clinically supervise Master’s level counselor education
Practicum and Internship students and doctoral level
Counselor Education Advanced Practicum students.
2004
University of Mississippi Counseling Center, University, MS
Coordinator
Responsibilities: Supervision, Consultation, and Coordination
Responsible for training clinicians in substance abuse
counseling including motivational interviewing and group
process.
Responsible for coordinating services with the city court
system and the University of Mississippi.
2001-2004
Oxford Play Therapy Training Institute, Oxford, MS
Counselor / Research and Grants Director
Responsibilities: Counseling, Supervision, Research
Conducting play therapy with children ranging from 3-12
years of age.
Conducting both couples and individual therapy with adult
clients or parents of children seen by other clinicians.
Supervise Master’s level Practicum students
Provide monthly play therapy trainings across the state for
those interested in play therapy and/or obtaining their play
therapist registration.
Write grants and coordinate program evaluation data.
1996-2001
Council Oak Training and Evaluation, Fort Collins, CO
Evaluation Team Member
Responsibilities: Research and Evaluation
Provided project evaluation, data collection, data analysis,
chart review, employee and client focus groups, and report
writing for federally funded mental health and substance
abuse programs, nation-wide, with an emphasis on Native
American run programs.
1996-2000
Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research (Colorado State
University) Fort Collins, CO
Research Associate
Responsibilities: Research
Recruited American Indian and Native Alaskan sites for
survey implementation, assisted bands and councils in
obtaining necessary clearances, made all arrangements for
conducting school surveys.
Supervised the collection of data from approximately 30
dropouts at each site where school surveys were given.
Collected data and performed data analysis.
Responsible for report and proposal writing.
Conducted focus groups and ethnographic interviews in
American Indian, Alaska Native, Mexican American, and
Rural Anglo communities.
Conducted community readiness training and theory
modification.
Responsible for grant writing, grant management, and
report editing.
1995-1996
The Rogers Counseling Center, Clarkston, WA
Core-Team Coordinator
Responsibilities: Coordination, Consultation, Research
Coordinated, scheduled, and facilitated a multi-disciplinary,
community based Core Team, consisting of members of the
professional community and school district representatives.
Responsible for referral and data collection.
Assisted Project Director in grant writing.
Facilitated community networking and collaboration.
Participated in potential employee interviews.
Wrote and developed policies and procedures.
Developed protocols for the medical clinic.
Led and assisted in treatment planning and placement of
project referrals.
1993-1996
The Rogers Counseling Center, Clarkston, WA
Pregnancy and Teen Parent Advocate
Responsibilities: Counseling and Coordination
Provided case management, individual, and group mental
health and substance abuse counseling for teen parents and
adult substance abusing women.
Completed intake and assessments from mental health,
substance abuse, and primary health care needs.
Managed cllinical records.
On-call crisis rotation and crisis response.
Conducted in-service training for school personnel.
Responsible for treatment planning and coordination.
Supervised Project RN.
Supervised and coordinated the Washington State First
Steps contract for Maternity Case Management.
Provider liaison to American Indian students living on
reservations.
1993
The Rogers Counseling Center, Clarkston, WA
Intern
Responsibilities: Counseling
Provided individual assessment and treatment of adult
substance abusing clients.
Lead the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), a 10-week,
three-hour per night, three nights a week, substance abuse
group.
Area of Counselor Education, Counselor Supervision, Play Therapy,
Specialization: Couples and Family Therapy, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Group
Counseling, Grief and Loss, Counselor Development
Research Areas/ Counselor Development, Supervision, Attachment, Adolescent
Interests: Aggression, Imposter Phenomenon, Filial Therapy Outcome
Research, Play Therapy Outcome Research, Trauma Reenactment
and Secondary Trauma, the Doctoral Student Experience, and Play
Therapy Supervision
Publications (Juried): Clemens, E., Helm, H., Myers, K., Thomas, C., & Tis, M. (2017).
The voices of youth formerly in foster care: Perspectives on the
educational attainment gap. Children and Youth Services Review,
79, 65-77.
Lamar, M., Helm, H. (2017). Understanding the researcher
identity development of counselor education and supervision
doctoral students. Counselor Education and Supervision, 56,
Stutey, D.M., Helm, H., LoSasso, H., & Kreider, H. (2016). Play
therapy and photo-elicitation: A narrative examination of
children’s grief. International Journal of Play Therapy, 25(3), 154-
165.
Strear, M., Murdock, J., & Helm, H. (under review). CACREP
accreditation simulation: Transformative learning in counselor
education. Counselor Education & Supervision.
Williams, A., Helm, H., Clemens, E. (2012). Examining the effect
of therapist, work, and supportive factors on vicarious
traumatization. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 34(2), 133-
153.
Helm, H., O'Halloran, S., & Kahlo, D. (2010). Funding training
clinics. In A. K. Mobley & J. E. Myers. Developing and
maintaining counselor education laboratories (2nd edition).
Alexandria, VA: Association of Counselor Education and
Supervision.
Helm, H., Drewes, A., Stewart, A. (2010). Clinical play therapy
supervision. International Association for Play Therapy E-
Learning Institute. Association for Play Therapy E-Journal.
Capps, J., & Helm, H. (under review). Filial therapy with
adolescent foster children. International Journal of Play Therapy.
Snow, M.S., Sullivan, K., Martin, E., Helm, H. (under review).
The Adult Scale of Parental Attachment: A Factor Analysis,
Multidimensional Scaling, and Psychometric Properties. Journal of
Counseling and Development.
Helm, H., Williams, A., & Carden, J. (in progress). An empirical
study of the prevalence and experience of compassion fatigue and
vicarious trauma among play therapist. International Journal of
Play Therapy.
Helm, H. (submitted). Gender differences in strength of sanctions
from peers, family, and school on adolescent aggressive behavior:
An examination of causal structural models of primary
socialization.
Helm, H., Zullo, E., & Sangganjanavanich, V. (in progress).
Conceptualizing the history of the counseling profession: A
developmental framework.
Softas-Nall, B., Beadle, M., Newell, J., & Helm, H., (2008).
Spousal disclosure of extramarital relationships: Attitudes of
marriage and family therapists. The Family Journal, 16(8), 328-
337.
Helm, H., Snow, M., Triplett, V., Morgan, M., & Lambert, S.
(2007). “Don’t talk!”: Trauma and dissociation in play therapy. In
S. Dugger, S., & L. Carlson (Eds.), Critical Incident in Counseling
Children, Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Steen, L., Helm, H., & Johnson, L. (2007). “But he needs me”:
Responding to a child’s catastrophic illness. In S. Dugger & L.
Carlson (Eds.), Critical Incidents in Counseling Children,
Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Marbach, C., Helm, H., Simpson, L. (2007). “I don’t know”:
Helping reluctant clients tell their stories. In S. Dugger & L.
Carlson (Eds.), Critical Incidents in Counseling Children,
Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Trippany, R., Helm, H., & Simpson, L. (2006). Trauma
reenactment: Rethinking borderline personality disorder when
diagnosing sexual abuse survivors. Journal of Mental Health
Counseling, 25(2), 95-110.
Snow, M.S., Outz, R., Martin, E., Helm, H. (2005). Creative
metaphors of life experiences seen in play therapy. ACA Vistas:
Compelling Perspectives on Counseling. Alexandria, VA:
American Counseling Association, 63-65.
Beauvais, F., Thurman, P., Helm, H., Plested, B., & Burnside, M.
(2004). Surveillance of drug use among American Indian
adolescents: Patterns over 25 years. Journal of Adolescent Health,
34(6), 493-500.
Snow, M.S., Helm, H., Martin, E. (2004). Play therapy as court
testimony: A case study. International Journal of Play Therapy,
13(2), 75-98.
Trippany, R., Barrios, P., Helm, H., & Rowland, K. (2004). The
web: A constructivist intervention in counseling. Journal of
Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, and Research, 32(1),
30-40.
Helm, H. (2004). School-based drug prevention: What kind of
drug use does it prevent? Book review. Journal of Law and
Education, 33(1), 131-133.
Beauvais, F., Jumper-Thurman, P., Plested, B., & Helm, H.
(2002). A survey of attitudes among drug user treatment providers
toward the treatment of inhalant users. Substance Use & Misuse,
37(11), 1391-1410.
Beauvais, F., Wayman, J., Jumper-Thurman, P., Plested, B., &
Helm, H. (2002). Inhalant abuse among American Indian,
Mexican American, and non-Latino white adolescents. The
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 28(1), 171-187.
Jumper-Thurman, P., Plested, B., Edwards, R., Helm, H., &
Oetting, E. (2001). Using the community readiness model in
Native communities. In J.E. Trimble & F. Beauvais (Eds.), Health
promotion and substance abuse prevention among American
Indian and Alaska Native Communities: Issues in cultural
competence (DHHS Publication No. SMA 99-3440, pp. 129-158).
Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Edwards, R., Jumper-Thurman, P., Plested, B., Helm, H.,
Holmquist, J., Arellano, C., & Smitham, D. (2001). Intimate
partner violence in rural minority communities. In Heise, L. &
Michau, L. (Eds.) Global Overview on Violence Against Women.
Washington, DC: Health and Development Policy Projects. Also to
be published in a special edition of Johns Hopkins University’s
Population Reports.
Jumper-Thurman, P., Plested, B., Edwards, R., Helm, H., &
Oetting, E. (1999). Community readiness: A promising model for
community healing. In D. Bigfoot (Ed), Department of Justice
Monograph.
Jumper-Thurman, P., Slater, M., Smitham, D., Plested, B., Serrato,
S., & Helm, H. (1998). Media Effort in Solvent Abuse. Pathways,
Newsletter of the National Indian Child Welfare Association,
Summer.
Jumper-Thurman, P., Slater, M., Smitham, D., Serrato, S., Plested,
B., & Helm, H. (1998). How effective are inhalant prevention
media materials? Pathways: A Practical Forum for Services to
Indian Children and Families, 13(3), 3-4.
Publications (Non-Juried): Black, L., & Helm, H. (2010). Defining moments: The golden
anniversary of Counselor Education and Supervision (editorial).
Counselor Education and Supervision, 50(1), 2-4
Black, L., & Helm, H. (2009). Counselor education and
supervision: Our voice, vitality, and vision (editorial). Counselor
Education and Supervision, 49(2), 82-85.
Helm, H. (2008). Internalizing problems of childhood. Entry in the
Encyclopedia of Counseling. Leong F. T.L. Senior Editor. Sage:
New York.
Helm, H. (2008). Externalizing problems of childhood. Entry in
the Encyclopedia of Counseling. Leong F. T.L. Senior Editor.
Sage: New York.
Helm, H. (2008). History of counseling. Entry in the Encyclopedia
of Counseling. Leong F. T.L. Senior Editor. Sage: New York.
Helm, H. (2008). Couple and marital counseling. Entry in the
Encyclopedia of Counseling. Leong F. T.L. Senior Editor. Sage:
New York.
Professional Lamar, M., & Helm, H. (2017). Researcher identity development
Presentations (Juried): across the professional lifespan. Association for Counselor
Education & Supervision National Conference, Chicago, IL.
Manson, J. & Helm, H. (2016). Vicarious trauma and play
therapists: Implications for supervision. Rocky Mountain
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision, Steamboat
Spring, CO.
Moody, S. & Helm, H (2016). Chi Sigma Iota Chapter Leaders
Training. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education &
Supervision, Steamboat Spring, CO.
Helm, H., Murdock, J., Johnson, B., Thomas, C., & Horton, M.
(2015). Community engagement through a comprehensive
therapeutic mentoring program: UNC Campus Corps. Community
Engaged Scholars Symposium, Greeley, CO.
Thomas, C., Horton, M., & Helm, H. (2015). Historical grief and
trauma within the American Indian community. Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference,
Philadelphia, PA.
Murdock, J., Helm, H. (2015). A creative learning experience to
immerse counselor education students in understanding the
importance and procedures of the CACREP accreditation process
using the CACREP standards. Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Helm, H., Murdock, J. (2015). Understanding the transformative
process of the doctoral student post-dissertation experience.
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Krieder, H., Helm, H. (2014). Exploring counselors’ personal
experiences with vulnerability in the counseling relationship.
Rocky Mountain Association of Counselor Education and
Supervision Bi-Annual Conference, Jackson, WY.
Krieder, H., Helm, H. (2014). Exploring counselors’ personal
experiences with vulnerability in the counseling relationship.
Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-
Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Williams-Long, A., & Helm, H. (2014). Play therapy supervision:
An integrated developmental approach. Association for Play
Therapy International Conference, Houston, TX.
Lamar, M., Helm, H. (2013). Understanding researcher identity
development in doctoral students. Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision National Conference, Denver, CO.
Stutey, D., Murdock, J., Helm, H., & Clemens, E. (2013). Making
meaning of sibling abuse: A phenomenological study of school
counselors’ shared attitudes and beliefs. Association of Counselor
Education and Supervision National Conference, Denver, CO.
Stutey, D., Krieder, H, Lasasso, H., & Helm, H. (2013). Photo
elicitation: A narrative examination of children’s grief. Association
of Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference,
Denver, CO.
Stutey, D., Davis, H., Dietz, H., Helm, H. (2012). Photo
elicitation: A narrative examination of children’s grief. Rocky
Mountain Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-
Annual Conference, Park City, UT.
Lonnemann, T. & Helm, H. (2012). Preparing counselors for
internship and supporting site supervisors - Results of the study,
supervision in applied counseling settings: A socially constructed
grounded theory. Rocky Mountain Association of Counselor
Education and Supervision Bi-Annual Conference, Park City, UT.
Murdock, J., Helm, H. & Cureton, J. (2012). Transformative
learning and intentional pedagogy for CES doctoral students.
Rocky Mountain Association of Counselor Education and
Supervision Bi-Annual Conference, Park City, UT.
Williams, A. & Helm, H. (2011). Examining the Effect of the Self-
of The-Therapist, Work Environment, and Supervision on
Vicarious Traumatization: Implications for Counselor Educators
and Supervisors. Association of Counselor Education and
Supervision Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Mobley, K., Sweeney, T., Miller, J., Barrio, C., Jencius, M., Helm,
H., Harper, M., Kleist, D. (2011). Developing and maintaining
counselor education laboratories: Critical issues and perspectives.
Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Annual
Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Murdock, M., Helm, H., Moore, M., Dietz, H., Stutey, D., Rogalla,
K., Forbes, L., Henderson, A. (2011). A creative learning
experience to immerse counselor education students in
understanding the importance and procedures of the CACREP
accreditation process using the 2009 CACREP standards.
Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Annual
Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Helm, H., Murdock, J., Rodriquez, K., & Stutey, D. (2011).
Exploring the post dissertation defense experiences of doctoral
students. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Helm, H., Johns, R.D. (2011). Understanding addiction through
metaphor: The Wizard of Oz and beyond. Association of Counselor
Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Nashville,
Tennessee.
Dugan, E., & Helm, H. (2011). Developing play therapy training
clinics. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Helm, H., Sangganjanavanich, V. (2010). Developing skills in play
therapy: Supervision theory and technique. Association for Play Therapy
Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.
Williams, A., & Helm, H. (2010). Play therapy research: Initiation
to publication. Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference,
Louisville, Kentucky.
Clemens, E., Helm, H., & Black, L. (2010). Inquiry, creativity,
and scholarship: The time is now! Rocky Mountain Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision Regional Conference.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Williams, A., & Helm, H. (2010). Examining the effect of the self-
of-the-therapist, work environment, and supervision on vicarious
traumatization: Implications for Counselor Educators and
Supervisors. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education
and Supervision Regional Conference. Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Helm, H., Murdock, J., Rodriquez, K. (2010). Understanding the
Transformative Process of the Doctoral Student Post-Dissertation
Experience. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education
and Supervision Regional Conference. Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Helm, H., & Williams, A. (2009). Management of vicarious
trauma and compassion fatigue in play therapists. The
International Association for Play Therapy. Atlanta, Georgia.
Dugan, E. & Helm, H. (2009). Breaking the silence: Discovering
the child’s voice. The International Association for Play Therapy
Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.
Helm, H., Murdock, J., Rodriguez, K., & Kushmider, K. (2009).
Understanding the transformative process of the doctoral student
post-dissertation experience. Association for Counselor Education
and Supervision National Conference, San Diego, California.
Black, L., Helm, H. (2009). ACES InForm. Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference, San
Diego, California.
Helm, H., & Sangganjanavanich, V. (2008). Developing skills in play
therapy: Supervision theory and techniques. The International
Association for Play Therapy Conference. Dallas, Texas.
Helm, H., Williams, A., & Carden, J. (2008). Management of vicarious
trauma and compassion fatigue in play therapists. The International
Association for Play Therapy Conference. Dallas, Texas.
O’Halloran, S., & Helm, H. (2008). Finding funding: Advocating
for clinics and clients. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision, Breckenridge, Colorado.
Helm, H., Huntington, J., & Benham, R. (2008). Beyond role-play:
Using simulation and immediacy in counselor training. Rocky
Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,
Breckenridge, Colorado.
O’Malley, D., Zullo, E., & Helm, H. (2008). Play therapy and
counselor education: Implications for programs and practitioners.
Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision, Breckenridge, Colorado.
Snow, M., Dugan, E., Helm, H., & Stoltz, K. (2008). The
inclusion of play therapy in counselor education programs.
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
Houston, TX.
Helm, H., Clark, K., & Kraft, D. (2007). Identity: A journey to
becoming a play therapist. The Colorado Association for Play
Therapy, Denver, Colorado.
Helm, H., & Magnuson, M. (2006). Therapeutic play with sand
trays and miniatures. The Colorado School Counselor Association,
Denver, Colorado.
Magnuson, S., & Helm, H. (2006). Using miniatures and sand
trays in counseling. The Annual Conference of the Colorado
Counseling Association, Longmont, Colorado.
Helm, H., & Magnuson, S. (2006). School Counselor Resilience:
Identification of Professional Resources. Annual Conference of the
Colorado School Counselor Association, Breckenridge, Colorado.
Snow, M., Cash, R., Martin, E., Helm, H. (2005). Creative
Metaphors of Life Experiences Seen in Play Therapy. American
Counseling Association Annual Convention. Atlanta, Georgia.
Helm, H., & Trippany, R. (2005). Play Therapists’ Resilience:
Using Supervision as a Professional Resource. ACES Annual
Convention, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Helm, H., Trippany, R., & Magnuson, S. (2005). Play Therapists’
Resilience: Identification of Professional Resources. 22nd Annual
Association for Play Therapy International Conference. Nashville,
Tennessee.
Norem, K., Magnuson, S., & Helm, H. (2005). Professional
Genogram: Exploring and Continuing the Legacy. Colorado
Counseling Association, Longmont, Colorado.
Magnuson, S., & Helm, H. (2005). You’re Taking Kids Out of My
Class to Play? What’s Going on Here? Colorado School
Counseling Association, Breckenridge, Colorado.
Helm, H., & Magnuson, S. (2005). Supervision in Play Therapy.
Colorado Association for Play Therapy, Northglenn, Colorado.
Helm, H., Norton, C. (2005). Introduction to Play Therapy.
Colorado Association for Play Therapy, Northglenn, Colorado.
Snow, M., & Helm, H. (2004). Play Therapy in the Courtroom:
Ethical and Legal Issues. Annual Association for Play Therapy
International Conference, Broomfield, Colorado.
Simpson, L., Helm, H., & Martin, E. (2004). Communication and
trust in the group experience: Experiential activities for youth and
adult groups. Delta State University Conference, Cleveland,
Mississippi.
Helm, H. (2003). Filial play therapy: Extending play therapy
concepts to the parent/child relationship. Mississippi Counseling
Association, Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Helm, H., & Vlach, A. (2002). Experiential activities in the
treatment of substance abuse. Mississippi Counseling Association,
Biloxi, Mississippi.
Helm, H. (2002). Childhood trauma: Parental reactions and the
effects on parenting style. Mississippi Counseling Association,
Biloxi, Mississippi.
Helm, H., Pisarcik, M., & Spahr, J. (2002). A model for suicide
prevention in the university setting. American Counseling
Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Helm, H., & Pisarcik, M. (2001). A model for suicide prevention
in the university setting. Mississippi Counseling Association,
Biloxi, Mississippi.
Thurman, P., Plested, B., & Helm, H. (1999). Community
readiness. National Child Advocacy Center Training, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Thurman, P., Plested, B., & Helm, H. (1998). Community
readiness. National Association of Native American Children of
Alcoholics (NANACOA), Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Helm, H. (1992). Political advocacy for the mentally ill. Northwest
Regional Mental Health Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Professional Helm, H. (2016). Play therapy: Grief, trauma, and ethics. The
Presentations Wyoming Counseling Association and National Association of
Invited Social Work: Wyoming, Creating Connections Conference – Pre
Conference, Casper, WY.
Helm, H. (2011). Play therapy: The basics and beyond. The
University of Wyoming Play Therapy Conference, Laramie,
WY.
Black, L., & Helm, H. (2010). Translating ideas into scholarship.
Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision Regional Conference – Pre-Conference, Jackson
Hole, Wyoming.
Helm, H. (2009). Play therapy: The basics and beyond. The
University of Wyoming Play Therapy Conference, Laramie, WY.
Helm, H. (2007). Supervision theory and practice. The
University of Mississippi Counseling Center, Oxford, MS.
Helm, H. (2007). Becoming an RPT/S forum. The Association for
Play Therapy, Hollywood, CA.
Helm, H., Wells, K., & M.J. Berenato (2006). Drug endangered
youth for court personnel. The Supreme Court of the State of Ohio,
Columbus, Ohio.
Helm, H., & Martin, E. (2004). Children finding their voice
through play: Foundations of play therapy and special issues of
children of abuse. Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence
Regional Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Helm, H., & Magnuson, S. (2004). Play therapy: The basics. The
University of Northern Colorado (Guest Speakers), Greeley, CO.
Helm, H., Norem, K., & Magnuson, S. (2004). School counselors
and individual counseling: Is relationship based counseling
practical? The University of Northern Colorado (Facilitated
Discussion), Greeley, CO.
Helm, H., & Martin, E. (2004). Recognition and treatment of
childhood disorders. Department of Social and Health Services
(Foster Home Division), Oxford, MS
Helm, H., Vlach, A., & Hudspeth, F. (2003). Emotions in
recovery. Mississippi Association of Recovering Pharmacists,
Canton, Mississippi.
Helm, H. (2003). Women’s issues: A panel discussion. Baptist
Memorial Hospital, Oxford, Mississippi.
Cooker, P., & Helm, H. (2003). How to deal with difficult people.
Tom Bigby Counseling Association, Tupelo, Mississippi.
Thurman, P., Plested, B., & Helm, H. (1999). Community
readiness and the American Drug and Alcohol Survey. Navajo
Nation Multi-disciplinary Team Meeting, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Helm, H., Plested, B., & Thurman, P. (1999). Community
readiness training. Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research, Fort
Collins, Colorado.
Helm, H., & Simmons, N. (1995). Linking community based
student services. Annual Central Washington Student Assistance
Programs, Granger, Washington.
Grants: Colorado Department of Justice: $140,000 (External – 2015 and
2016)
El Pomar: $36,000 (External – 2015 and 2016)
CCORE: $3,125 (not funded) – Internal (College)
Graham Fund: $10,000 – Internal (School)
Professional Counselor Education and Supervision
Consultation: Co-Editor
6/2009-6/2011
External Reviewer, Tenure Review, The University of Mississippi,
2011
External Reviewer, Tenure Review, Louisiana State University,
Health Sciences Center, 2012
Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Chair, Conference Planning
2013 National Conference, Denver
International Journal of Play Therapy
Editorial Board Member
2008-2016
Journal of Counseling Research and Development,
Editorial Board Member
2008-2009
Journal of Counseling and Development,
Editorial Board Member
2005-2008; 2011-2014
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational
Programs
Faculty/Program Liaison
2007-2011; 2014-Present
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational
Programs
Site Team Member
Site Visits – 4.2012, 10.2012, 4.2013, 2.2015, 7.2016, 9.2016,
12.2016, 11.2017,
Awareness Journal, Colorado Counseling Association
Ad-hoc Editorial Board Member
2006-2008
The Family Journal
Ad-hoc Editorial Board Member
2007-2008
The Mississippi Counseling Association Journal
Ad-hoc Editorial Board Member
2007-2008
Association for Play Therapy
Consultant – Revised Supervisory Standards
2007-2009
Centers of Excellence (Association for Play Therapy)
Consultant
2007-2010
Latino Professional Development Program
North Range Behavioral Health
Committee Member
2007-2009
Thomson Higher Education
Text Book Review, “A Step by Step Approach to Practice”
2007
Brooks Cole
Text Book Review, “Counseling and Empathy”
2008
Mississippi Counseling Association Journal
Editorial Board
2004 - 2005
Professional American Counseling Association
Association 2000-present
Participation:
Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
2002-present
Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Executive
Council, Secretary
2016
Association for Play Therapy,
Chair, Registration and Continuing Education Committee
2007-2010
Association for Play Therapy
2002-present
Committee Member
Registration and Continuing Education (2006-present)
Conference Program Committee (2005-2008; 2011; 2013)
Leadership Class (2007)
Director’s Selection Committee (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010)
E-Learning Task Force (2007-present)
Media Spokesperson (2007-present)
University Contact (2005-present)
Ethics & Practices Committee (2010-present)
Colorado Counseling Association
2004-2008
Treasurer
Colorado Association for Play Therapy
2004-present
Board of Directors / Treasurer 2004-2006
President 2007-2008
Immediate Past-President (2009-2010)
Chi Sigma Iota (International Honors Society)
2001-present
Chapter Vice-President (2002-2003)
Chapter President (2003-2004)
Faculty Advisor (2004-present)
Mississippi Counseling Association
2000-2004
Mississippi Association for Play Therapy
2002-2004
President-Elect (2004)
University Service: August, 2013 – present
Founder & Executive Committee Member
Campus Connections, UNC
Department of Applied Psychology & Counselor Education
August, 2011 – present
Chair, Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
Coordinator, Extended Studies Professional Counseling Programs
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
2011-2012
Chair, Department of Counselor Education and Supervision
Coordinator, Counselor Education and Supervision Doc Program
November 2011-March 2012
Member, Assistant Dean Search Committee
College of Education & Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
August, 2011 – 2015
Member, University Disciplinary Committee
University of Northern Colorado
May, 2008 – August, 2011
Coordinator, Professional Counseling Programs
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
September, 2008 – present
Member, Institutional Review Board
University of Northern Colorado
Fall 2010- Spring 2011
Chair, Faculty Evaluation Committee (FEC)
College of Education & Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Member, Faculty Evaluation Committee (FEC)
College of Education & Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
October, 2010 – January, 2011
Chair, Search Committee
Assistant Director of Faculty Development in the Center for the
Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
University of Northern Colorado
September, 2008 – 2009
Member, Diversity Committee
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
September, 2008 – 2010
Member, University Disciplinary Committee
` University of Northern Colorado
January, 2008 – 2010
Member, College Teaching Award Committee
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
January, 2008 – 2010
Member, College Advising Award Committee
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
November, 2009-2010
Member, School Psychology Search Committee
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
September, 2007 – March, 2008
Chair, CES Search Committee (2 positions)
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
August, 2007 – December, 2007
Interim Doctoral Coordinator
Counselor Education and Supervision
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
August, 2007 – present
Member, Psychological Services Clinic Committee
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
April, 2007-2009
Member, Faculty Satisfaction Pilot Study Committee
University of Northern Colorado
September, 2004-2008 & 2010-2011
Member, Review and Retention Committee
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
November, 2007
Member, Administrative Assistant III Position Search Committee,
Dean’s Office
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
November, 2006 – 2007
Member, School Psychology Search Committee
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
November, 2005-2006
Member, Director’s Search Committee
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Graduate Student Doctoral (Research Advisor/Chair):
Committees: Savannah Cormier (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Dave Matheson (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Jesseca Manson (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Maya Schmidt (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Laura Capasso (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Heather Lasasso (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Aaron Henderson (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Elizabeth Toliver (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Maegan Horton (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Brett Wilkinson (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Hannah Krieder (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Jenna Mack (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Diane Stutey (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
David Johns (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam, Proposal
Defense, Dissertation Defense
Molly Strear (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Jaime Carden-O’Brian (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense
Margaret Lamar (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
April Young (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam, Proposal
Defense, Dissertation Defense
Kristin Kushmider (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Dani O’Malley (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Jennifer Beebe (chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Amy Williams (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
**Dean’s Citation for Excellence
Linda Osterlund (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Tom Lonneman-Doroff (chair): Oral Comprehensive
Exam, Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
**Outstanding Dissertation Award
Sondra Madina (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Patty Armfield (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Christine Braun (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Laura Beer (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Doctoral (Committee Member):
Rikki Walker (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Julie Barritt (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Tom Killian (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Scott Branson (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Ashley Branson (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Anthony Angelo (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Kiersten Eberle (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense
Alison Sheesley (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Katie Sammons (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense
Heather Beam (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense
Harjit (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam, Proposal
Defense, Dissertation Defense
Liesel Christoe-Frazier (member): Oral Comprehensive
Exam, Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Kristin Myers (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Bonnie Nicholson (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Allie Wille (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Jessica Hopkins (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Amanda Larson (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Tyler Kimbel (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Ernie Zullo (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Reginald Moore (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Weston Finch (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Rebecca Johnson (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Jessica Byrd (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Richelle Walker (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Kylie Rogalla (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Lisa Forbes (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Lindsay Heath (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Amanda DeWar (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Dan Decino (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Varunee Sangganjanavanich (member): Oral
Comprehensive Exam, Proposal Defense,
Dissertation Defense
Steve Flynn (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Angie Dunn (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Amy Milkavich (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Sarah Gillingham (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Miles Matise (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Osnat Arbel (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Stacy Overton (member): Proposal Defense, Dissertation
Defense
Kevin Heaton (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam
Mari McGuiness (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Jenn Capps (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Catherine Coon (member): Dissertation Defense
Laurie Paquette (member): Proposal Defense, Dissertation
Defense
Jennifer Newell (members): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Dissertation Proposal, Dissertation Defense
Amanda Stoeckel (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Jamie Vannice (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Beau Washington (member): Dissertation Defense
Sarah Chase (Leadership & Higher Ed., Faculty
Representative): Oral Examination, Proposal
Defense, Dissertation Defense
Stephanie Sinco (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Crista Hutaff (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Travis Heath (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam &
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Ann Ingala (member): Proposal Defense, Dissertation
Defense
Sunda TeBockhorst-Friedman: Proposal Defense
Howard Wikkinen: Proposal Defense
Debbie Witsken (member): Proposal Defense, Dissertation
Defense
Christina Zafiris (member): Proposal Defense, Dissertation
Defense
Patricia Armfield (co-chair): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Jody Huntington (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Becky Steensen (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Robert V. Dorothy (member): Proposal Defense
Jenaessa Parra (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Kyle Lucas (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam;
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Jenny Cureton (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense, Dissertation Defense
Karyn Poole (member): Oral Comprehensive Exam,
Proposal Defense
Teaching: 2004-present
Assistant Professor, School of Professional Psychology
Courses Taught (2004):
Practicum in Individual Counseling
Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
Research Apprenticeship
Courses Taught (2005):
Practicum in Individual Counseling (2)
Consultation: Theory and Practice
Research Apprenticeship
Foundations of Play Therapy
Orientation to Community Counseling
Family Systems
Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
Practicum in Supervision of Counseling
Seminar in Counselor Education Supervision and Theory
Directed Studies (2005):
Mary Watters – Directed Study “Sand, Play, Art, Nurture,
and Nature”
Jenny Evans – Co-Teaching (PPSY 665 – Family Systems)
Jennifer Capps – Research Apprenticeship “Filial Play
Therapy and Foster Parenting”
Courses Taught (2006):
Consultation: Theory and Practice (3)
Doctoral Seminar
Orientation to Community Counseling (3)
Advanced Practicum in Individual Counseling
Practicum in Individual Counseling
Foundations of Play Therapy
Group Theory and Practice
Supervision of Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
Courses Taught (2007):
Practicum in Individual Counseling (4)
Doctoral Seminar (2)
Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
Orientation to Community Counseling (2)
Foundations of Play Therapy
Practicum in Supervision of Counseling
Seminar in Counselor Education Supervision and Theory
Doctoral Internship (2)
Supervision of Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
Courses Taught (2008):
Individual Practicum (3)
Play Therapy: Theory and Practice
Doctoral Internship (3)
Advanced Doctoral Practicum
Clinical Seminar in Grief and Loss
Foundations of Play Therapy
Orientation to Clinical Counseling
Doctoral Professional Development Seminar
Psychological Services Clinic I
Individual Practicum (2)
Directed Studies (2008)
Amy Williams & Jaime Carden: Research & Manuscript
Preparation
Kristin Kushmider: Grief & Loss Course Development
Courses Taught (2009)
Doctoral Internship
Play Therapy Theory and Practice
Supervision of Play Therapy
Clinical Supervision (2)
Individual Practicum (2)
Foundations of Play Therapy
Directed Studies (2009)
Lindsey Health: Research
Jaime Carden: Co-teaching and Course Development
Tara Buckley: Research
Courses Taught (2010)
Individual Practicum (4)
Play Therapy Theory and Practice (2)
Supervision of Play Therapy (2)
Foundations of Play Therapy (1)
Group Theory and Practice (1)
Doctoral Seminar (1)
Doctoral Internship (1)
Courses Taught (2011)
Individual Practicum (4)
Play Therapy Theory and Practice (1)
Foundations of Play Therapy (1)
Doctoral Seminar (1)
Doctoral Internship (2)
Practicum II (1) – new prep.
Directed Studies (2011)
Brianne Smith: Supervision
Sandy Kaiser: Supervision
Courses Taught (2012)
Individual Practicum (3)
Foundations of Play Therapy (1)
CFT Internship (4)
CES Doctoral Seminar (1)
CES Doctoral Internship (2)
Sabbatical – FALL 2012
Courses Taught (2013):
Doctoral Internship (3)
Individual Practicum (3)
Couples and Family Counseling Internship (2)
Doctoral Seminar
Foundations of Play Therapy
Play Therapy Practicum
Courses Taught (2014):
Individual Practicum (3)
Doctoral Seminar
Doctoral Internship (2)
Couples and Family Counseling Internship
Foundations of Play Therapy
Clinical Supervision (Doctoral)
Courses Taught (2015):
Play Therapy Practicum
Doctoral Seminar
Individual Practicum (3)
Individual Practicum II
Doctoral Internship (2)
Foundations of Play Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Courses Taught (2016):
Play Therapy Practicum
Doctoral Internship (3)
Individual Practicum (4)
Foundations of Play Therapy
Doctoral Seminar
Courses Taught (2017):
Individual Practicum (4)
Doctoral Internship
Advanced Play Therapy (new course)
2002-2004
Teaching Assistant, Education/Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
2002-2004
Co-Instructor, Counselor Education and Supervision
Group Counseling I (Co-Instructor – Dr. Phil Cooker)
Advanced Group Counseling (Co-Instructor – Dr. Phil Cooker)
Marriage and Family Therapy (Co-Instructor – Dr. Phil Cooker)
Advanced Play Therapy (Co-Instructor – Dr. Marilyn Snow)
Research in Counseling (Co-Instructor – Dr. Marilyn Snow)
Counseling Skills (Co-Instructor – Dr. Marilyn Snow)
Community Service: Mental Health Implementation Committee
Order Per C.R.S. 19-2-709-5
Member (Appointed - Chief Judge, Eighth Judicial District)
October, 2008 – present
Our Whole Lives (OWL)
Plymouth Congregational Church
Leader (By Invitation)
2007 – 2008
Peace Circles
University Schools
Leader (By Invitation)
2007 & 2008
Expert Testimony: Larimer County – Child Abuse Civil Suit
Teller County – Child Abuse Parental Termination
Honors and Nominated, Outstanding Service Provider, College of Education &
Awards: Behavioral Sciences, Spring 2011, Spring 2014, and Spring
2015
Nominated, UNC’s Inspiring Woman Award, Spring 2011
National Service Award, Association for Play Therapy, October,
2009
Provost Award, Teaching Excellence in Graduate Education,
University of Northern Colorado, May 2009
Outstanding Teacher, College of Education and Behavioral
Sciences, May 2007
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Counselor Education, 2002-2003
Chi Sigma Iota Award for Outstanding Achievement in Counselor
Education, May 2002
Outstanding Student in Counselor Education, Master’s Level
Award, 2001-2002
James Garner Scholarship, 2001
Partnership Award, Awarded by the Eastern Washington
Partnership Private Industry Council and the Regional Board of
County Commissioners, 1994