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Gorby CV

Sean Gorby

Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Wellness Counselor

139 w. 5th Ave Lancaster, Ohio 43130

740.438.7119 go.osu.edu/gorby

Licensure

State of Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor August 2014 - Present

License # C.1400436

Education

Ph.D Counseling Education in Education Studies anticipated May 2017

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

M. Ed. Counseling Education: Clinical Mental Health 2014

Ohio University, Athens, OH

B.A. Psychology 2012

Malone University, Canton, OH

Teaching Experience

Courses in Graduate Counselor Education

· Ethics in Counseling (EDU PAES 6739), The Ohio State University Co-Instructor: Spring 2015

Courses in Undergraduate Counselor Education

· Wellness: Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle (ESCE 5271), The Ohio State University

Teaching Assistant: Fall 2014, Spring 2015

Additional Courses

· Second-year Transformational Experience Program, The Ohio State University

Teaching Assistant: Fall 2014

· The College Experience (GEN 100), Malone University

Course Assistant: Fall 2010, 2011

Guest Lectures

· “Living Well as a College Athlete” - The Ohio State University

· “Bowen Family Theory” – Marriage and Family Counseling: The Ohio State University

Professional Presentations and Outreach

International

Fullen, M., Gorby, S. R. (2016, March). Tips for Going Gray: Practical Skills for Counseling Older Adults. American Counseling Association 2016 Conference and Expo, Montreal, QC, Canada.

National

Granello, D. H., Gorby, S. R. (2015, October 10). Helping Doctoral Students Develop a Research Identity in Counselor Education. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2015 National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Dollarhide, C. T., Berendts, A., Gibbs, T. A., Gorby, S. R., Oehrtman, J. P. (2015, October 10). Emancipatory Communitarianism: Extending Postmodern Philosophy into Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Practice. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2015 National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Gorby, S. R., & Fullen, M. (2015, June 5). Meaning and Purpose: Increasing Wellness and the Mental Health of Aging Adults in a Care Facility. Association for Humanistic Counseling 2015 National Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Fullen, M., Gorby, S. R., & Cutshall, J. (2015, June 5). Promoting Resilience in Marginalized Adults. Association for Humanistic Counseling 2015 National Conference, Cleveland, OH.

State

Gorby, S. R., & Fullen, M. (2015, April). Putting It All Together: How Integrated Learning Enhances Counselor Educator Professional Identity. Ohio Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference: Columbus, OH.

Gorby, S. R., Granello, D. H., & Cutshall, J. (2015, April). Cultivating a Professional Research Identity Through Counselor Education. Ohio Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference: Columbus, OH.

Gorby, S. R. & Fullen, M. (2015, January 29). Understanding Meaning and Purpose in Aging Adults. The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology Student Research Forum, Columbus, OH.

Fullen, M. & Gorby, S. R. (2015, January 29). Aging Well: Resilience and Wellness in Aging. The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology Student Research Forum, Columbus, OH.

Can, A., Gorby, S. R., & Robertson, T. (2013, April). The George E. Hill Center: Cultivating Counselor Education and Research. Ohio University’s annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo. Athens, OH.

Can, A., Gorby, S. R., & Robertson, T. (2013, April). The George E. Hill Center: Cultivating Counselor Education and Research. Ohio University’s 3rd Annual Graduate Education Association Conference. Athens, OH.

Ohio University Counseling and Psychological Services (2013, September). Sexual Assault: Assessing and Reducing Risk with College Freshman Athletes. Outreach presentation at Ohio University to Freshman Student-Athletes.

Publications

Dollarhide, C. T., Berendts, A., Gibbs, T. A., Gorby, S. R., Oehrtman, J. P. (under review). Counselor education and supervision from a postmodern perspective: Empowering students toward professional identity. In M. B. Scholl & J. T. Hansen (Eds.), Postmodern perspectives on contemporary counseling issues. Oxford University Press.

Potter, C. J., and Gorby, S. R. (2015). Specializing in wellness counseling: Professional counseling’s expanding role in traditional healthcare. Ohio Counseling Association: Guidelines, 41(1), p. 14-15.

Research Teams

· Aging Well: Promoting Resilience and Aging in Older Adults

· Meaning and Purpose in Aging Adult

· Impact of the Internet on Attitudes Toward Mental Illness

Clinical Experience

Doctoral Supervisor – Clinical Internship August 2014 - Present

The Ohio State University – Counselor Education, Columbus, OH

· Provide weekly supervision for Masters-level Trainees completing field work for practicum and internship coursework

· Facilitate learning, instill self-efficacy, and foster intentional growth in personal, professional, and academic identity formation

· Support students as they fulfill requirements for professional licensure

· Consult and educate regarding clinical writing, theoretical orientation, psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, and interpersonal dynamics

· Ensure ethical practice, client safety, and efficacy of treatment

Counseling and Psychological Services – Clinical Internship August 2011 – May 2012

Ohio University, Athens, OH

· Provide counseling services for Ohio University student clients from a variety of backgrounds in individual, couples, and group settings

· Diagnosed and treated mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders among student population at a university counseling center

· Provide counseling services for crisis and drop-in clients

· Perform administrative tasks associated with CPS operation

· Participate in weekly one-on-one and group supervision

· Engaged in comprehensive training including assessment, multicultural awareness, multidisciplinary perspectives, and ethical/professional development

Related Work Experience

Graduate Assistant August 2013-May2014

Ohio University, Athens, OH

· Directly assisted Dr. Yang of Ohio University (Patton College of Education)

Graduate Recruitment Scholarship January 2013-July 2013

George E. Hill Center for Counseling Research and Education

Ohio University, Athens, OH

§ Perform daily administrative tasks required to operate the Center

§ Oversee and develop the Hill Center Website

§ Oversee and develop a Hill Center Smart Phone Application

§ Attend and contribute in bi-weekly Hill Center Development meetings

§ Carry out other tasks as appointed by Hill Center Director

Pegasus Farm: Therapeutic Riding Center - Counseling Intern January 2012-May 2012

§ Conducted intake interviews to evaluate potential client’s behavior, limitations, skills, and level of comfort to determine their qualifications and level of fitness for the facilities counseling programs

§ Assisted instructor and participated in various therapeutic programs

§ Conducted cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial evaluations of current clients

§ Obtained a caseload of clients with various developmental disabilities

§ Worked directly with clients in my caseload, conducting initial evaluations, identifying cognitive and physical developmental disorders, fostering growth within client’s identified areas of need, and tracking and recording client’s

Professional Memberships

· American Counseling Association (October 2012-Present)

· Ohio Counseling Association (October 2012-Present)

· Association for Counselor Education and Supervision - Student (September 2014-Present) (NCACES)

· Association for Spiritual, Ethical, Religious, Value Issues in Counseling (October 2012-Present)

· Association for Humanistic Counseling (August 2014-Present)

· Association for Adult Development and Aging (August 2014-Present)

· Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) – Counseling Academic and Professional Honors Society (March 2015-Present)

Professional Service

· Leadership Development Committee – Ohio Counseling Association (2015-Present)

· Leadership Development Task Force – Ohio Counseling Association – Presidential Appointment (2014-2015)

Committee membership

· Patton College of Education Diversity Committee, Ohio University - Member 2013-2014

· Worldview Forum Council, Malone University – Student Member August 2010-May 2012

Honors and Awards

· Research Grant ($500) – Adult Aging and Development (2015)

· Ray Travel Grant ($750) – The Ohio State University: Graduate School (2015)

· Graduate Student Travel Grant ($250) – The Ohio State University: Ed. Studies (2015)

· Sue Apple Scholar – Ohio University (2013)

o Awarded for outstanding excellence in Counselor Education