MARK E



Mark E. Beecher, PhD, ABPP, CGP

Brigham Young University

Counseling and Psychological Services

1500 WSC, Provo, Utah 84602

801-367-8077 (cell)

801-422-3035 (office), 801-422-0173 (office fax)

Email: mark_beecher@byu.edu

ACADEMIC RANK/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

Brigham Young University Academic Rank:

• Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology, 2011

• Associate Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology, 2006

• Assistant Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology, 2002

Licensed Psychologist, 1999 Utah (376134-2501)

ABPP - Board Certified in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology, 2016

CGP - Certified Group Psychotherapist, American Group Psychotherapy Association, 2016

PhD, 1998 Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Counseling Psychology

Internship: BYU University Accessibility Center/Counseling & Career Center

Dissertation: High School Courses and Scores as Predictors of College Success

MSW, 1995 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Social Work

BS, 1993 Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Psychology

Magna Cum Laude

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Professor/Licensed Psychologist 2017-Present

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Brigham Young University

• Provide mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and groups

o Presenting concerns include: depression, anxiety, suicidality, eating disorders, family of origin issues, trauma/abuse, discrimination/multicultural issues, LGBTQ issues, personality disorders, relationship problems, grief/loss, impulse control disorders, OCD, spiritual/religious concerns, psychosis, etc.

• Supervise the clinical work of doctoral practicum students, externs, and interns

• Conduct research and mentor students in research pursuits

• Serve on departmental and university committees

• Teach student development classes

Professional Development Leave 2018

Medici per i Diritti Umani (MEDU/Doctors for Human Rights), Rome, Italy

(March-May)

• Observed and assisted in the provision of mental health and medical treatment to refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants living in Rome and nearby areas

o Designed and worked with MEDU professionals to implement a psycho-educational/therapy group for refugees/immigrants

o Observed/consulted about individual psychotherapy with refugees

o Observed medical treatment of refugees/immigrants with the MEDU mobile medical unit/camper

o Attended weekly consultation team meetings

o Participated in the MEDU music group for refugees/immigrants

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – personal study and workshops, Derby, England (June-August)

• Studied CFT

o Read extensively about CFT

o Attended CFT Workshops

▪ Advanced Clinical Skills Workshop with Paul Gilbert

▪ Compassion Focused Therapy for Trauma with Deborah Lee

o Consulted with Ken Goss about applying CFT to people with eating disorders

• Studied related topics

o Read extensively about mindfulness and engaged in regular practice

o Read about various other psychological topics

• Worked on lesson plans for upcoming positive psychology class

o Integrated CFT concepts

• Worked on research

Associate Clinical Director 2017-2018

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Brigham Young University

• Assisted in the management of CAPS and its 50+ clinicians

o Managed client flow and provided direction to front office team

o Managed the alert system

o Served as primary contact for crisis management (police, hospital, housing)

o Consulted with clinicians about crises and other difficult cases

o Oversaw the Clinical Management Team and Clinical Team Meetings

o Updated CAPS policies and procedures, Titanium codes, etc.

o Oriented new faculty, interns, and trainees

o Handled clearances and petition letters for clinicians who no longer worked at CAPS

• Stepped down from this role to go on a six-month professional development leave

Joint Appointee/Clinical Professor/Licensed Psychologist* 2007-2017

Counseling and Psychological Services (60%)/Counseling Psychology and Special Education (40%), Brigham Young University

• Provided mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and groups

o Presenting concerns include: depression, anxiety, suicidality, eating disorders, family of origin issues, trauma/abuse, discrimination/multicultural issues, LGBTQ issues, personality disorders, relationship problems, grief/loss, impulse control disorders, OCD, spiritual/religious concerns, psychosis, etc.

• Supervised the clinical work of doctoral practicum students, externs, and interns

• Conducted research and mentor students in research pursuits

• Served on departmental and university committees

• Taught doctoral and master’s level students in counseling psychology and school psychology

• Served as chair or committee member on doctoral dissertation committees

• Participated in academic department duties (admissions, comprehensive examinations, curriculum, etc.)

*Associate Clinical Professor until 2011

Licensed Psychologist 2000-2014

Private Practice

• Provided mental health therapy for individuals

• Assessed individuals for learning, attention, and/or psychological disorders

Group Coordinator 2007-2014

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Brigham Young University

• Coordinated all therapeutic and psycho-educational groups in CAPS (25+ each semester)

• Assigned and matched group co-leaders

• Maintained accurate list of groups and group availability

• Promoted group psychotherapy within the center and at the university

• Oversaw group research in the CAPS

• Coordinated week group consultation meeting

Associate Clinical Professor/Licensed Psychologist 2006-2007

Counseling and Psychological Services, Brigham Young University

• Provided mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and groups

• Supervised the clinical work of doctoral practicum students, externs, and interns

• Conducted research and mentored students in research pursuits

• Served on departmental and university committees

Department Director 2005-2006

University Accessibility Center, Brigham Young University

• Supervised five full-time administrators and numerous staff

• Supervised accessibility service provision for all students with disabilities

• Supervised and signed off on all assessments/reports for learning, attention, and psychological disorders for two administrators and five psychology graduate students. This included supervising the uses of the following measures: Nelson-Denny Reading Test - Form G, Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam - Form IV, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Third Edition (WAIS-III) & Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery, Revised (WJR) & 3rd Edition (WJ-III), Tests of Achievement; Tests of Cognition, Integrated Visual and Auditory CPT Test Advanced Edition (IVA-AE), Hawthorne Adult Attention Deficit Disorders Evaluation Scale (A-ADDES), DSM-IV Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Criteria Review, Wechsler Memory Scale - 4th Edition (WMS-IV), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2nd Edition (MMPI-2), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory 3rd Edition (MCMI-III), and Structured Clinical Interview For DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-I).

• Supervised all office budgets

• Maintained relationships with other campus entities and donors

Visiting Counselor/Consultant 2004-Summer

Counseling Services, Brigham Young University-Hawaii

• Counseled individuals and couples (worked with students from 19 different countries)

• Consulted staff on international/bilingual learning disability assessment

• Assessed students for learning/attention disorders

• Assisted students on academic warning or probation

• Consulted on international student retention

Assistant Clinical Professor/Licensed Psychologist 2002-2005

Counseling and Psychological Services, Brigham Young University

• Provided mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and groups

• Supervised the clinical work of doctoral practicum students, externs, and interns

• Conducted research and mentored students in research pursuits

• Served on departmental and university committees

Coordinator, Educational Assessment and Planning/Counselor 1997-2002

University Accessibility Center, Brigham Young University

Counseling and Career Center, Brigham Young University

• Coordinated all assessments, reports, and provision of accommodations to students with learning/attention disorders. This included providing assessments and supervising others’ assessments, utilizing the following measures: Nelson-Denny Reading Test - Form G, Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam - Form IV, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Third Edition (WAIS-III) & Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery, Revised (WJR) & 3rd Edition (WJ-III), Tests of Achievement; Tests of Cognition, Integrated Visual and Auditory CPT Test Advanced Edition (IVA-AE), Hawthorne Adult Attention Deficit Disorders Evaluation Scale (A-ADDES), DSM-IV Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Criteria Review, Wechsler Memory Scale - 4th Edition (WMS-IV), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2nd Edition (MMPI-2), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory 3rd Edition (MCMI-III), and Structured Clinical Interview For DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-I).

• Coordinated services for students with emotional/psychiatric disabilities

• Assessed students for learning, attention, and psychological disorders

• Counseled individuals, couples, and groups in mental health therapy (5-10 hours per week)

• Supervised the assessment work of two to six graduate students and signed off on their assessment reports

• Consulted with and educated faculty and administrators on disability issues

• Provided students with disabilities access to academic accommodations

• Coached students with disabilities on how to maximize their abilities and to enhance their academic skills

• Counseled students with disabilities about career decisions

Advisor for Students with Physical Disabilities (Graduate Student) 1996-1997

Services for Students with Disabilities, Brigham Young University

• Provided students with physical disabilities access to academic accommodations

• Coached students with disabilities on how to maximize their abilities and to enhance their academic skills.

• Counseled students with physical disabilities in terms of career decisions

Counselor (Graduate Student) 1995-1997

Counseling and Career Center, Brigham Young University

• Provided mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and groups

Graduate Assistant 1995-1996

Educational Psychology Department, Brigham Young University

• Conducted library research, editing, publication preparation, book reviews, teaching, etc.

M.S.W. Intern 1994-1995

LDS Social Services (Sandy, UT)

• Provided mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and groups

• Taught parenting and marriage classes

• Assisted with adoptions

M.S.W. Intern Summer, 1994

Interdisciplinary Practice in Rural Mental Health - Field Practicum (Jackson, WY)

Jackson Hole Community Counseling Center

• Provided mental health therapy for individuals and couples

• C-V Ranch

• Worked with children and adolescents dealing with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and/or behavioral disorders

St. John’s Hospital

• Assisted with Discharge Planning

• Counseled individuals suffering pain, grief, and loss

St. John’s Nursing Home

• Facilitated a Validation Group for elderly women

Family Preservation Team

• Helped families access community resources

VanVleck House

• Worked with adolescents dealing with behavioral disorders and abuse

Jackson City Jail

• Counseled with suicidal and/or depressed inmates

M.S.W. Intern 1993-1994

Wasatch Mental Health (Provo, UT)

Adult Residential

• Facilitated psychoeducational groups for adults with chronic mental disorders living in a residential unit

• Provided case management services

Adult Outpatient

• Provided mental health therapy for individuals

Seasons Suicide Survivors Support Group

• Co-created and co-facilitated a support group for friends and relatives of persons who had committed suicide

COURSES TAUGHT

Science and Practice of Positive Living

Student Development 141R, BYU

• Description: This undergraduate course is designed to actively engage its students in both learning and application of current positive psychology topics related to positive human growth and development. The format of the course is such that students explore the current research on a number of different topics related to psychological growth and development and for each topic also engage in experiential application through the use of various exercises done out of class. Taken together, these facets facilitate both intellectual and experiential learning of the concepts discussed.

• Date Taught: Fall 2018, Winter 2019, & Fall 2019

Advanced Theory of Group Counseling

Counseling Psychology & Special Education 748, BYU

• Description: This doctoral level course is designed to give students an in-depth exposure to group psychotherapy, to help them become better acquainted with the group psychotherapy literature, and to prepare them to be competent leaders of psychotherapy groups. It also explores the role that relationships play in the development and remediation of psychopathology.

• Date Taught: Winter 2017

Group Counseling and Intervention

Counseling Psychology & Special Education 648, BYU

• Description: This doctoral and masters level course provides an overview of theoretical concepts and practical issues related to group counseling. The course covers counselor issues, client selection criteria, client and group preparation, group structuring, group processes, evidence-based group practice, multicultural competence, and basic therapeutic techniques. Students acquire basic skills in leading group counseling sessions and dealing with difficult situations through experiential exercises. The purpose is to introduce students to concepts of group dynamics and development as well as the practical aspects of leading a group.

• Dates Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, & Spring 2016

Advanced Practicum I in Counseling Psychology

Counseling Psychology & Special Education 776R, BYU

• Description: This doctoral level course is the first practicum experience of the doctoral program in which students see clients in the BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for personal counseling. Students apply counseling skills acquired in previous lab experiences and practicum classes. Emphasis is placed on counseling, supervisory and peer feedback, discussions of video-recorded sessions, formal case presentations, and discussions of counseling issues. Supervision is provided by a faculty member of CAPS and the practicum instructor.

• Dates Taught: Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, & Fall 2019

Psychometric Foundations and Assessment of Intelligence

Counseling Psychology & Special Education 647, BYU

• Description: This doctoral and masters-level course provided students with instruction in testing and measurement theory and experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting various standardized and individual intelligence tests (and a few achievement tests) including the following: Nelson-Denny Reading Test; Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam; Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Third Edition (WISC-III) & Fourth Edition (WISC-IV); Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Third Edition (WAIS-III) & Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV); Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV); Wechsler Memory Scale - 4th Edition (WMS-IV); Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – Second Edition (WIAT-II); Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales – Fifth Edition (SB5); Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery, Revised (WJR) & Third Edition (WJ-III), Tests of Achievement & Tests of Cognition; Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test – Second Edition (UNIT-2); Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence – Second Edition (CTONI-2); Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT); Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children – Second Edition (KABC-2); and Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement – Second Edition (KTEA-2).

• Dates Taught: Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, & Winter 2012

Effective Study and Learning

Student Development 110, BYU

• Description: This undergraduate course provided instruction on how to learn, covering the following: motivation, time management, reading, listening, notetaking, test preparation, and memorizing.

• Dates Taught: Winter 2003, Fall 2003, Winter 2004, Fall 2004, Winter 2005, & Winter 2007

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation: Mild/Moderate Populations

Counseling Psychology & Special Education 609, BYU

• Description: This masters level course provided instruction on advanced concepts and principles in educational assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of individuals with mild/moderate disabilities. Students received instruction on the following measures: Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery, Revised (WJR), Tests of Achievement & Tests of Cognition; Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT); Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence (CTONI); Vineland Adaptive Behavioral Scales; Scales of Independent Behavior (SIB); Woodcock Reading Mastery Test – Revised; Key Math – Revised; Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (VMI, Beery); Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test; and ADHD Assessment (including Burkes’, Conners’, and Copeland).

• Date Taught: Winter 2000

PUBLICATIONS

McGriggs, M.N., Griner, D., Beecher, M.E., Smith, T.B., Young, E., & Allen, G.E.K. (In preparation). Psychotherapy Utilization and Presenting Concerns Among African American and International Black Students in a University Counseling Center. Journal of Black Psychology.

Mok, K.D., Smith, T.B., Griner, D., Beecher, M.E., Goates-Jones, M., Bingham, J.L., Foreign Domestic Workers in Hong Kong: Identifying Risk Factors, Resligience, and Psychological Well-Being (In preparation). Women and Health

Kirchhoefer, J., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Fischer, L., Smith, T.B., Allen, G. E., & Cox, J. (under review) Utilization trends among Latino-American and international Latino students in a counseling center. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology.

Cline, J.I., Larsen, R.A., Griner, D., Beecher, M.E., Allen, G.E.K., Lee, C.T., Lefrandt, J.B., & Worthen, V. (Under Review). Anxiety, Depression, and Spirituality: Ethnoracial Comparisons in Outcomes Among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander College Students. Journal of Counseling Psychology.

Hafoka, O., Smith, T.B., Griner, D., Allen, G.E.K., Beecher, M.E., & Young, E., (Under Review). Psychotherapy Utilization, Presenting Concerns, and Outcomes among Pacific Islander and Asian American Students. Counselling Psychology Quarterly.

Stokes, H., Griner, D., Smith, T.B., Beecher, M.E., Allen, G.E., Cox, J., Hobbs, K., & Kirtley, N. (2019). Psychotherapy Utilization and Presenting Concerns among International Asian and Asian American Students in a University Counseling Center. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 1-18.

Hobbs, K., Hansen, K., Griner, D., Beecher, M.E., Worthen, V., & Burlingame, G. (2019, January). The Group Questionnaire: A practical and useful practice-based evidence measure. [Web article]. Retrieved from .

Frandsen, C., Smith, T.B., Griner, D., & Beecher, M.E. (2018). Beyond English Only: Addressing Language Interpretation in Professional Psychology Training. Training and Education in Professional Psychology.

Page, N., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Smith, T. B., Jackson, A. P., Hobbs, K., & Kirchhoefer, J. (2018). International student support groups: Learning from experienced group members and leaders. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, doi: 10.1080/87568225.2018.1450106.

Burlingame, G. M., Whitcomb, K. E., Woodland, S. C., Olson, J., Beecher, M. E., & Gleave, R. L. (2018). The effects of relationship and progress feedback in group psychotherapy using the GQ and OQ-45: A randomized clinical trial. Psychotherapy, 55(2), 116-131.

Griner, D., Beecher, M.E., Brown, L.B., Millet, A.J., Worthen, V., Boardman, R.D., Hansen, K., Cox, J., & Gleave, R.L. (2018). Practice-Based Evidence Can Help! Using the Group Questionnaire to Enhance Clinical Practice. Psychotherapy, 55(2), 196-202.

Gleave, R. L., Burlingame, G. M., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Hansen, K. S. W., & Jenkins, S. (2017). Feedback-informed group treatment (FIGT): Application of the OQ-45 and Group Questionnaire (GQ). In S. Miller, D. Prescott, & C. Maeschalck (Eds.). Reaching for excellence: Feedback-Informed Treatment in practice. Washington, D.C., American Psychological Association.

Burlingame, G. M., Gleave, R. L., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Hansen, K. S. W., Jensen, J., Worthen, V., & Svien, H. (2017). Administration and scoring manual for the Group Questionnaire-GQ. Salt Lake City, UT: OQ Measures L.L.C.

Boardman, R.D., Worthen, V.E., Beecher, M.E., Griner, D., Burlingame, G.M., & Gleave, R.L. (2017). Outcome and Assessment Research. In Ribeiro, M. D., Gross, J. M., & Turner, M. M. (Eds.). (2017). The College Counselor’s Guide to Group Psychotherapy. Routledge.

Takara, R., Beecher, M. E., Okiishi, J. C., Shimokawa, K., Lambert, M. J., & Griner, D. (2017). Translation of the Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ) into Japanese: A cultural adaptation. Psychotherapy Research, 27(2), 154-166. doi:10.1080/10503307.2015.1080876

Beecher, M. E., Eggett, D., Erekson, D., Rees, L. B., Bingham, J., Klundt, J., Bailey, R. J., Ripplinger, C., Kirchhoefer, J., Gibson, R., Griner, D., Cox, J. C., & Boardman, R. (2016). Sunshine on my shoulders: Weather, pollution, and emotional distress. Journal of Affective Disorders, 205, 234-238. doi:

Lyman, M., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Brooks, M., Call, J., & Jackson, A. J. (2016). What keeps students with disabilities from utilizing accommodations in postsecondary education? A qualitative review. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 29 (2), 123-140.

Allen, G. E. K., Cox, J., Smith, T. B., Hafoka, O., Griner, D., & Beecher, M. E. (2016). Psychotherapy utilization and presenting concerns among Polynesian American students in a university counseling center. The Counseling Psychologist, 44(1), 28-49.

Burlingame, G., Gleave, R., Erekson, D., Nelson, P., Olsen, J., Thayer, T., & Beecher, M. (2015). Differential effectiveness of group, individual and conjoint treatment: An archival analysis. Psychotherapy Research. doi:10.1080/10503307.2015.1044583

Baker, E., Burlingame, G., Cox, J., Beecher, M., & Gleave, R. (2013). The Group Readiness Questionnaire: A convergent validity analysis. Group Dynamics, 17(4), 299-314.

Krogel, J., Burlingame, G., Chapman, C., Renshaw, T., Gleave, R., Beecher, M., & MacNair-Semands, R. (2013). The Group Questionnaire: A clinical and empirically derived measure of the group relationship. Psychotherapy Research, 23(3), 344-354.

Chapman, C. L., Burlingame, G. M., Gleave, R., Rees, F., Beecher, M. E., & Porter, G. S. (2012). Clinical prediction in group psychotherapy. Psychotherapy Research, 22(6), 673-681.

Burlingame, G., Davies, R., Cox, J., Baker, E., Pearson, M., Beecher, M., & Gleave, R. (2012). The Group Readiness Questionnaire manual. Salt Lake City, UT: OQ Measures.

Jensen, D. R., Abbott, M. K., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Golightly, T. R., & Cannon, J. A. N. (2012). Taking the pulse of the group: The utilization of practice-based evidence in group psychotherapy. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43(4), 388-394.

Jackson, A. P., Smith, S. A., Beecher, M. E., Hoffman, L. L., Adolpho, Q., & Fleischer, C. (2010).  Effective counseling with American Indian college students: Counselors’ perspectives. Journal of American Indian Education, 49(1&2), 101-118.

Krogel, J., Beecher, M. E., Presnell, J., Burlingame, G., & Simonsen, C. (2009). The Group Selection Questionnaire: A qualitative analysis of potential group members. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy 59(4), 529-542.

Preece, J., Roberts, N., Brooks, M., Chapman, R., Beecher, M., Martinelli, E., & Rash, P. (2009). Advising the 18%: Best practices when advising students with psychological disorders. In M. L. Vance & L. Bridges (Eds.), Advising Students with Disabilities: Striving for Universal Success, 2nd Edition [Monograph Series, No. 19]. Manhattan, KS: NACADA.

Burlingame, G. & Beecher, M. E. (Guest Eds.). (2008). New directions and resources in group psychotherapy. Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session, 64(11).

Burlingame, G. & Beecher, M. E. (2008). New directions and resources in group psychotherapy: Introduction to the issue. Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session, 64(11), 1197-1205.

Beecher, M. E. (2008). A clinician’s take on evidence-based group therapy: A commentary. Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session, 64(11), 1279-1283.

Preece, J.E., Roberts, N.L., Beecher, M. E., Rash, P.D., Shwalb, D.A., & Martinelli, E.A. (2007). Academic advisors and students with disabilities: A national survey of advisors’ experiences and needs. NACADA Journal, 27(1), 57-72.

Beecher, M. E., Preece, J.E., Roberts, N.L. (2007). Achieving accessible counseling for students with mobility impairments. In J. A. Lippincott & R. B. Lippincott (Eds.), Special Populations in College Counseling: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals (pp. 203-217). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Elder, J., Beecher, M. E., Burlingame, G., & Walbridge, M. (2006). Group research participation. In C. Chapman, J. Elder, & J. Krogel, Overcoming Challenges in Measuring Group Process and Leadership. The Group Psychologist, 16(3), 22.

Preece, J.E., Beecher, M. E., Martinelli, E.A., & Roberts, N.L. (2005). Students with emotional disabilities: What role does the advisor play? NACADA Journal, 25, 42-46.

Beecher, M. E., Rabe, R. A., & Wilder, L. K. (2004). Practical guidelines for counseling students with disabilities. Journal of College Counseling, 7, 86-93.

Beecher, M. E. & Fischer, L. (1999). High school courses and scores as predictors of college success. The Journal of College Admission, 163, 4-9.

Beecher, M. E. (1997). High school courses and scores as predictors of college success. Doctoral Dissertation, Brigham Young University.

PAPER & POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Beecher, M.E. (2019, March). A group for African refugees in Italy. In A. McEneaney (Chair). Teaching group across borders. Paper presented as part of a panel at the 2019 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Los Angeles, CA.

Cline, J., Larsen, R., Griner, D., Beecher, M.E., Allen, G.E.K., Gancinia, B., Kane, D. (2018, August). Ethnoracial comparisons in anxiety and depression outcomes among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander college students. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Kane, D., Allen, G.E.K., Griner, D., Beecher, M.E., Cox, J.C., Cline, J., Scott, L., & Gancinia, B. (2018, August). Factor analysis of the Religious Commitment Inventory with a Polynesian American sample. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, C.A.

Merrill, B., Griner, D., Tass, S., Erekson, D., Beecher, M.E., Worthen, V., Bailey, R., Hobbs, K., Bingham, J., Cox, J., & Kirchhoefer, J. (2018, August). Trump, Obama, Bush, Clinton: Mental Health Impact of Presidential Elections on College Students. Poster presented at the 2018 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Griner, D., Beecher, M., Cattani, K., Burlingame, G.M., & Jensen, J. (2018, May). Compassion-Focused Group Therapy in College Counseling Center Populations: A Feasibility Trial. Invited paper presentation at La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.

Beecher, M. & Griner, D. (2018, May). Evidence-Based Practice Approaches to Group Psychotherapy. Paper presentation at La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.

Kirchhoefer, J., Griner, D., Merrill, B., Tass, S., Erekson, D., Beecher, M.E., Worthen, V., Bailey, R., Hobbs, K., Bingham, J., & Cox., J. (2018, April). Impacts of Political Elections on College Student Mental Health. Poster presented at Brigham Young University at the McKay School of Education Mentored Research Conference, Provo, UT.

Packard, A. E., Hannan, C. R., & Beecher, M. E. (2017, March). Fully present: Experiential and mindful eating approaches for eating disorder groups. Paper presented at the 2017 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York, NY.

Hansen, K., Burlingame, G. M., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Cox, J.C., Boardman, R., & Gleave, R. L. (2017, March). Practice-based evidence can help!: Using clinician-friendly process and outcome measures to enhance your groups. Paper presented at the 2017 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York, NY.

Beecher, M. E. & Cox, J.C. (2016, November). Using measures in group. Paper presented as a video conference sponsored and hosted by the College Counseling Centers Special Interest Group of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York, NY.

Griner, D., Beecher, M. E., & Spjut, K. (2016, September). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the treatment of compulsive sexual problems: Training for clinicians. Training presented to LDS Family Services, Orem, UT.

Kirchhoefer, J., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Allen, G. E., Fischer, L., Smith, T.B. & Cox, J. C. (2016, September) Psychotherapy Utilization Trends Among Latino Student Subgroups in a University Counseling Center.  Poster presented at the National Latino Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.

Beecher, M. E., Eggett, D., Erekson, D., Rees, L. B., Bingham, J., Klundt, J., Bailey, R. J., Ripplinger, C., Kirchhoefer, J., Gibson, R., Griner, D., Cox, J. C., & Boardman, R. (2016, August). Sunshine on my shoulders: Weather, pollution, and mental health. Poster presented at the 2016 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.

Beecher, M. E. (2016, February). Using the CORE-R Battery in college counseling center groups. In J. Alonso (Chair). Building group programs in the college counseling center and other staff model clinic settings: Promoting transformation and connection. Paper presented as part of a symposium at the 2016 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York, NY.

Gleave, R. L., Beecher, M. E., Burlingame, G. M., Hansen, K. S. W., & Griner, D. (2016, February). Practical and useful evidence-based practice: Using clinician-friendly process and outcome measures to enhance your groups. Paper presented at the 2016 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York, NY.

Beecher, M. E. & Packard, A. E. (2015, October). Action speaks louder: Experiential group therapy activities for youth, Parts I & II. Paper presented at the 2015 Annual Critical Issues Facing Children and Adolescents Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Mok, K. Y. D., Griner, D., Cox, J., Beecher, M., Aiono, M., Conklin, H., Hafoka Kanuch, O., & Allen, G. E. K. (2015, August). Family concerns, student concerns, and therapy outcome differences of Asian International and European American students. Poster presented at 2015 APA Convention, Div. 45 poster session, Toronto, CAN.

 

Mok, K. Y. D., Griner, D., Cox, J., Beecher, M., Aiono, M., Conklin, H., Hafoka Kanuch, O., & Allen, G. E. K. (2015, August). Family concerns, student concerns, and therapy outcome differences of Asian International and European American female students. Poster presented at 2015 APA Convention, Div. 35 poster session, Toronto, CAN.

 

Mok, K. Y. D., Griner, D., Cox, J., Beecher, M., Aiono, M., Conklin, H., Hafoka Kanuch, O., & Allen, G. E. K. (2015, August). Family concerns, student concerns, and therapy outcome differences of Asian International and European American female students. Poster presented at 2015 AAPA Convention, Toronto, CAN.

 

Conklin, H., Hafoka Kanuch, O., Mok, K. Y. D., Aiono, M., Wright, D., Griner, D., Cox. J., Beecher, M., & Allen, G. E. K. (2015, August). Discrimination and well-being among Polynesian Americans: Roles of anger and self-esteem. Poster presented at 2015 APA Convention, Div. 45 poster session, Toronto, CAN.

 

Conklin, H., Hafoka Kanuch, O., Mok, K. Y. D., Aiono, M., Wright, D., Griner, D., Cox. J., Beecher, M., & Allen, G. E. K. (2015, August). Discrimination and well-being among Polynesian Americans: Roles of anger and self-esteem. Poster presented at 2015 AAPA Convention, Toronto, CAN.

Mok, K. Y. D., Griner, D., Cox, J., Beecher, M., Aiono, M., Conklin, H., Hafoka, O., Allen, G.

E. K. (2015, May). Presenting concerns and therapy outcome of Asian International and European American female students. Poster presented at the 2015 Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY.

Mok, K. Y. D., Griner, D., Cox, J., Beecher, M., Aiono, M., Conklin, H., Hafoka, O., Allen, G.

E. K. (2015, May). Presenting concerns and therapy outcome of Asian International and European American students. Poster presented at the 2015 Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY. 

Packard, A. E., Beecher, M. E., Hannan, C., & Bingham, J. (2015, February). Weighting for inner peace: Experiential-based group psychotherapy work with eating disorders. Paper presented at the 2015 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, San Francisco, CA.

Gleave, R. L., Burlingame, G. M., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., & Hansen, K. S. W. (2015, February). Practical and useful evidence-based practice: Using clinician-friendly process and outcome measures to enhance your groups. Paper presented at the 2015 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, San Francisco, CA.

Griner, D., Conklin, H., Hafoka, O., Keung, S., Wright, D., Beecher, M., Cox, J., & Allen, K. (2014, August). “What ails?” A study of Polynesian American student concerns. Poster presented at the 2014 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Allen, G. E. K., Conklin, H., Hafoka, O., Griner, D., Wright, D., Keung, S., & Beecher, M. E. (2014, August). Collectivistic coping strategies for distress among Polynesian Americans. Poster presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Asian American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Brooks, M., Lyman, M., Beecher, M., & Griner, D. (2014, July). The seven barriers to using academic accommodations – from our students’ perspective. Paper presented at the national conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Sacramento, CA.  

Bingham, J., & Beecher, M. (2014, April). From OQ® to GQ®: Measuring Group Member Experience. In J. Kandell (Chair), Innovations 2.0: Practical/Creative Ideas for 21st Century Counseling Centers. Paper presented as part of a symposium at the ACPA 2014 Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Packard, A. E. & Beecher, M. E. (2014, March). Weighting for inner peace: Experiential group interventions for clients struggling with eating disorders or body image concerns. Paper presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Boston, MA.

Gleave, R. L., Burlingame, G. M., Beecher, M. E., Griner, D., Hansen, K. S. W., & Cox, J. C. (2014, March). Practical and useful evidence-based practices: How selection, process, and outcome measures can enhance your groups. Paper presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Boston, MA.

Abbott, K., Cox, J., Conklin, H., Hunsaker, E., Reed, J., Beecher, M., & Griner, D. (2013, November). College students' experiences with internet usage and cyberbullying. Poster presented at the 2013 Utah University and College Counseling Centers Conference, Park City, UT.

Beecher, M. E. (2013, August). Using the Group Questionnaire to Better Understand Individual Members in Group Psychotherapy. In R. Gleave (Chair). Practice-based evidence in group psychotherapy: Responding to client and group process feedback. Paper presented as part of a symposium at the 2013 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Cattani, K., Beecher, M., Golightly, T., & Alico, S. (2013, August). Letting the client’s voice guide practice management. Poster presented at the 2013 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Pedersen, T., Erekson, D., & Beecher, M. (2013, August). Waiting for treatment: Changes in patient distress prior to a first visit. Poster presented at the 2013 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Johnson, A., Tingey, M., Kung, P., Li, Z., Takara, L., Page, N., & Beecher, M. (2013, April). So you want to lead an international student support group? Advice from group leaders. Paper presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association 2013 Conference, Denver, CO.

Gleave, R. L., Burlingame, G. M., Beecher, M. E., Cannon, J. A., Cox, J. C., Hansen, K. S., & Roney, T. (2013, March). Using Practice-Based Evidence in Groups: What Works and How to Get started. Paper presented as an all-day course at the 2013 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New Orleans, LA.

Page, N. & Beecher, M. (2013, February). Where do we begin? Developing international student group services at university counseling centers. In W. Freedman (Chair), Time-limited circumstances: Developing group interventions in college counseling services. Paper presented as part of symposium conducted at the 2013 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New Orleans, LA.

Golightly, T., Abbott, K., Cannon, J., Griner, D., Beecher, M., Burlingame, G., Gleave, R., & Jensen, D. (2012, March). Experiencing a Practice-Based Evidence Group: It’s even less scary than before. All-day course for the National Registry of Group Psychotherapists presented at the 69th Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York.

Jensen, D., Golightly, T., & Beecher, M. (2011, August). Practice-Based Evidence: The integration of measurement into group practice. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Golightly, T., Jensen, D., & Beecher, M.  (2011, August). Practice-Based Evidence in a University Counseling Center: The Real World Application of Science. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Jensen, D., Beecher, M., Golightly, T., Page, N., Reed, J., Hooper, T., Johnson, M., & Katzenbach, J. (2011, July). Questioning the answers: Client perspectives on practice-based evidence. In S. Nielsen (Moderator), Stages on the way to implementing empirically validated practice at a large outpatient treatment facility. Paper presented as part of a panel at the 42nd International Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Bern, Switzerland.

Jensen, D., Read, J., Page, N., Johnson, M., Hooper, T., Golightly, T., & Beecher, M. (2011, April). Investigating client perspectives on routine outcome measures in a university counseling center. Paper presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association 2011 Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.  

Golightly, T., Beecher, M., Burlingame, G., Gleave, R., & Jensen, D. (2011, March). Experiencing a practice-based evidence group: It’s even less scary! Paper presented as an all-day course at the 2011 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York, NY.

Golightly, T., Beecher, M., Rosefelt, S., Burlingame, G., Jensen, D., & Gleave, R. (2011, February). OQ Measures: Demonstration of a software solution for informing clinical practice with outcome and process data. Paper presented as a training at the Joint Board Leadership Meeting of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York, NY.

Beecher, M. E., & Jensen, D. (2010, November). Practice-based evidence for group selection, process, and outcome. Paper presented as a teleconference sponsored and hosted by the American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York, NY.

Page, N., Hooper, T., Read, J., Johnson, M., Katzenbach, J., Golightly, T., Jensen, D., Beecher, M. (2010, October). What do the clients think? Client perspectives on data-gathering. Poster presented at the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists fall convention, Salt Lake City, UT.

Golightly, T., Jensen, D., Page, N., Katzenbach, J., Beecher, M., Wade, A., & Whicker, J. (2010, March). The client’s perspective: Data-gathering efforts in the CCC. Paper presented to the BYU Counseling and Career Center, Provo, UT.

Beecher, M. E. (2010, February). Working with LGBTQ students at a religiously-affiliated university. Paper presented in M. E. Beecher (Chair), Dialogue and mutual respect: The interplay of religious and LGBTQ issues in group. Open session conducted at the 2010 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, San Diego, CA.

Beecher, M. E. (Chair), Adams, G. L., Alford-Keating, P., diBartolomeo, A., Johnson, C. V., & Taloyo, C. A. (2010, February). Dialogue and mutual respect: The interplay of religious and LGBTQ issues in group. Open session conducted at the 2010 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, San Diego, CA.

Beecher, M. E. (2010, February). Using CORE-R process measures. In G. Burlingame (Chair), Experiencing a practice-based evidence group: It’s not that scary. All-day course conducted at the 2010 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, San Diego, CA.

Page, N., Golightly, T., Jensen, D., Beecher, M., Katzenbach, J., Queiroz, B., Larsen, C., & Roby, B. (2009, November). Exploring the applicability of the recovery components in a university counseling center. Poster presented at the annual Utah Counseling Centers Conference, Park City, UT.

Queiroz, B., Page, N., Jensen, D., Katzenbach, J., Golightly, T., Beecher, M., & Greaves, A. (2009, October). Exploring the applicability of the recovery components in a university counseling center. Paper presented at the Utah Society for Psychotherapy Research Regional Meeting, Orem, UT.

Gleave, R. L., Bowman, R. C., Burlingame, G. M., Chapman, C., & Beecher, M. E. (2009, August). Learning by doing: An experiential group with an evidence-based practice component. Paper presented at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.

Krogel, J., Burlingame, G., Chapman, C., Renshaw, T., Gleave, R., & Beecher, M. (2009, June). The Group Questionnaire: A new measure of the therapeutic group relationship. Paper presented at the 2009 International Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Santiago, Chile.

Jensen, D., Beecher, M.E., Gleave, R., & Gleave, D. (2009, February). Science to service: Evidence-based group practice in a university counseling center. Paper presented at the 2009 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Chicago.

Beecher, M.E., Shwalb, D.A., Preece, J.E., Roberts, N.L., Martinelli, E.A., & Rash, P.D. (2008, July). Barriers to Providing Counseling for College Students with Disabilities. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Reno, Nevada.

Beecher, M. (2008, June). Application of the American Group Psychotherapy Association’s practice guidelines. In G. Burlingame (Moderator), Three models for evidence-based group treatment: An interface between practice and clinical research for group clinicians. Paper presented as part of a panel at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Barcelona, Spain.

Beecher, M., Jensen, D., Elder, J., Burlingame, G., & Gleave, R. (2008, February). Creating an evidence-based college counseling center group practice: Benefits and resistance. Paper presented at the 2008 Annual Conference of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Washington, D.C.

Buxton, M., Moody, R., Pedersen, T., & Beecher, M. E. (2007, September). Part I – No Steps: Lessons from 7 years of conducting sexual concerns men’s groups at BYU: Willingness and commitment. Paper presented at the 2007 National Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Buxton, M., Moody, R., Pedersen, T., & Beecher, M. E. (2007, September). Part II – No Steps: Lessons from 7 years of conducting sexual concerns men’s groups at BYU: Willingness and commitment. Paper presented at the 2007 National Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Preece, J. E., Roberts, N. L., Martinelli, E. A., Beecher, M. E., Rash, P. D., & Shwalb, D. A. (2007, July). Facing the journey prepared: Best practices and procedures for working with college students with emotional disabilities. Paper presented at the Sixth International Conference on Disability and Higher Education, Innsbruck, Austria.

Roberts, N. L., Preece, J. E., Martinelli, E. A., Beecher, M. E., Rash, P. D., & Shwalb, D. A. (2007, July). Building bridges to inclusion: Including campus mental health workers as part of the team of disability providers. Paper presented at the Sixth International Conference on Disability and Higher Education, Innsbruck, Austria.

Beecher, M. E., Preece, J.E., Martinelli, E.A., Rash, P., Roberts, N.L., Shwalb, D. A., & Wille, D. (2007, May). Advising students with disabilities: A national survey of advisors’ experiences and needs when working with college students with physical, learning, and psychiatric disabilities. Paper presented at the Third Annual Personal Tutoring and Academic Advising Conference: An International Perspective, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Alldredge, C., Baum, D., Beecher, M. E., DeWitt, G., Miller, S., Morris, J., & Wilson, J.P. (2006, November). Campus disability services directors: Issues in campus mental health and disability resources: Integration and collaboration. Keynote panel address presented at the Utah Counseling Centers Conference, Park City, UT.

Beecher, M. E., Preece, J.E., Roberts, N.L., Rash, P.D., & Griner, D. (2006, November). Career development for persons with disabilities. Roundtable discussion at the Utah Counseling Centers Conference, Park City, UT.

Beecher, M. E., Shwalb, D.A., Preece, J.E., Roberts, N.L., Martinelli, E.A., & Rash, P.D. (2006, November). Barriers to providing counseling for college students with disabilities. Poster presented at the annual Utah Counseling Centers Conference, Park City, UT.

Roberts, N.L., Preece, J.E., Rash, P.D., Shwalb, D.A., Beecher, M. E., & Martinelli, E.A. (2006, October). Frustration? Confusion? Anxiety?: Advising students with emotional problems. Paper presented at the 30th National Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, Indianapolis, IN.

Beecher, M. E., Shwalb, D.A., Preece, J.E., Roberts, N.L., Martinelli, E.A., & Rash, P.D. (2006, August). Barriers to providing counseling for college students with disabilities. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Elder, J., Beecher, M. E., Burlingame, G., & Walbridge, M. (2006, August). Group therapist participation in group therapy research: A qualitative examination. In G. Burlingame (Chair), Overcoming Challenges in Measuring Group Process and Leadership. Symposium conducted at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Beecher, M. E., Martinelli, E.A., Preece, J.E., Roberts, N.L., Rash, P.D, & Shwalb, D.A. (2006, July). Charting the waters of psychiatric disabilities: Concerns, issues, and “best practice” suggestions. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Association on Higher Education And Disability, San Diego, CA.

Preece, J. E., Beecher, M. E., Rash, P., Roberts, N. L., Wille, D., & Martinelli, E.A. (2005, October). Place a sure bet when working with students with emotional disabilities. Paper presented at the 29th National Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Preece, J. E., Beecher, M. E., Martinelli, E.A., Rash, P., Roberts, N. L., & Wille, D. (2005, October). Stop the constant spinning: Understanding issues advisors report when working with students with psychiatric disabilities. Paper presented at the 29th National Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Preece, J. E., Beecher, M. E., Martinelli, E. A., Rash, P., Roberts, N. L., & Wille, D. (2005, October). Advisement and disability survey. Paper presented to the Students with Disabilities Commission at the 29th National Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Krogel, J., Beecher, M. E., Presnell, J., Simonsen, C., & Burlingame, G. (2005, September). The group selection questionnaire: A qualitative analysis. Paper presented to the Brigham Young University Counseling and Career Center, Provo, UT.

Krogel, J., Beecher, M. E., Presnell, J., Simonsen, C., & Burlingame, G. (2005, August). The group selection questionnaire: A qualitative analysis. Paper presented at the 2005 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Preece, J. E., Beecher, M. E., Roberts, N. L. (2005, July). The first year college experience for students with psychological disabilities: Concerns and issues and how college professionals can help. Paper presented at the 18th International Conference on The First-Year Experience, Southampton, England.

Preece, J. E., Beecher, M. E., Roberts, N. L. (2005, April). Higher education and students with emotional disorders: Data overview. Paper presented to the Brigham Young University Student Health Center, Provo, UT.

Preece, J. E., Roberts, N. L., & Beecher, M. E. (2005, March). Understanding students with emotional disabilities. Paper presented to the Brigham Young University Counseling and Career Center, Provo, UT.

Preece, J. E., Roberts, N. L., & Beecher, M. E. (2005, February). Understanding students with emotional disabilities. Paper presented to the Brigham Young University Disability Issues Advisory Committee, Provo, UT.

Preece, J. E., Chapman, R., & Beecher, M. E. (2004, October). Building bridges of self care for advisors. Paper presented at the 28th National Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, Cincinnati, OH.

Preece, J. E., Beecher, M. E., Roberts, N. L., & Martinelli, E.A. (2004, October). Can advisors build bridges with students with emotional disabilities. Paper presented at the 28th National Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, Cincinnati, OH.

Preece, J. E., Roberts, N. L., Martinelli, E. A., & Beecher, M. E. (2004, July). Students with psychiatric disabilities in higher education: Implications for students and college professionals. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Higher Education and Disability, Innsbruck, Austria.

Preece, J. E., Roberts, N. L., Beecher, M. E., Martinelli, E. A. (2004, March). Advising students with emotional disabilities: Creating an oasis of understanding. Paper presented at the Region 10 Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, St. George, UT.

Roberts, N. L., Chapman, R. K., & Beecher, M. E. (2003, October). Academic standing policies: Adjuncts to student advisement and facilitators of student success. Paper presented at the 27th National Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, Dallas, TX.

Preece, J. E., Roberts, N. L., Beecher, M. E., Stevens, L. L., & Byrd, P. B. (2003, October). Building the network of understanding students with emotional disabilities: What role does the advisor play? Paper presented at the 27th National Conference of the National Academic Advising Association, Dallas, TX.

Preece, J. E., Beecher, M. E., Roberts, N. L., & Stevens, L. L. (2003, July). A Qualitative examination of the concerns and issues of students with disabilities attending colleges of higher education. Paper presented at the 26th National Conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability, Dallas, TX.

Jackson, A. P., Smith, S. A., Leavitt, L. M., & Beecher, M. E. (2002, August). Effective counseling with American Indians in a college setting. Paper presented at the 110th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.

Beecher, M. E. & Call, J. (2001, May). Learning disorder diagnosis: A scientific process or just fuzzy math? Paper presented at the Utah Association of Higher Education and Disability conference, Provo, UT.

Jackson, A. P., Smith, S. A., Beecher, M. E., Fordik, K., Hansen, A., & Taylor, B. (1998, August). Post-secondary transitions among Navajo Native Americans. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco.

Beecher, M. E. (1997, October). High school courses and scores as predictors of college success. Poster presented at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Convention, Jackson, WY.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association (APA)

Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology

Division 49: Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy

American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)

American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)

EDITORIAL SERVICE

Editorial board – International Journal of Group Psychotherapy – 2012-2016

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Training Committee – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2015-Present

Faculty Rank and Status Committee – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – Chair, 2013-Present; Committee Member, 2011-2013

Research and Assessment Team – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2006-Present

Clinical Review Committee – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2017-2018

Faculty Selection (Hiring) Committee – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services - 2010-2018

Group Coordinator – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2006-2014

Clinical Management Team - BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2004–2005, 2006-2014

Clinical Team Leader – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2004–2005, 2006-2014

Travel Committee – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2008-2013

Clinical Review Committee – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2006-2013

Disabilities Issues Advisory Committee (DIAC) – BYU – 2005–2006

Disruptive Student Review Committee – BYU - 2005-2006

Operational Advisement Committee (OAC) – BYU – 2005-2006

Conference Committee – BYU Counseling and Psychological Services – 2003–2006 (Conference Chair – 2004)

LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lived in Italy 1989-91 & for three months in 2018; speak, read, write, and understand basic Italian

REFERENCES

Steven A. Smith, PhD Kara Cattani, PhD

Director (Current Director) (Current Clinical Director)

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2514 WSC, Provo, UT 84602 1531 WSC, Provo, UT 84602

801-422-6291 801-422-3035

Lane Fischer, PhD Robert L. Gleave, PhD, ABPP, CGP

(Past Dean and Department Chair) (Past Clinical Director and Past Supervisor)

BYU, Counseling Psychology BYU, Couns. and Psych. Services

340-L MCKB, Provo, UT 84602 1500 WSC, Provo, UT 84602

801-422-8293 801-422-3035

Timothy Smith, PhD Derek Griner, PhD

(Past Department Chair) (Colleague)

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