Noreal Armstrong Curriculum Vitae
Noréal F. Armstrong, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, LCDC
Montreat College- Asheville
29 Turtle Creek Drive, Asheville, NC 28732
Office: 828.667.5044 ext. 1512*
Education:
PhD. Counselor Educator and Supervision (CACREP)
University of Texas- San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, May 9, 2015
Dissertation Title: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Deaf Adults Participating in Alcoholics Anonymous in the United States
M.S. Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M- Texarkana, Texarkana, TX, 2009
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX, 2004
Licensure:
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Texas (#66461)
National Certified Counselor (#344126)
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (#12969)
Professional Work Experience:
Montreat College-Asheville Campus, Assistant Professor CMHC program, June 2016
· Create and teach engaging lessons.
· Continue with scholarly research agenda
· Serve the students and community as a professional leader
· Collaborate with students to increase understanding and productivity.
· Consult and collaborate with fellow faculty members
Courses Taught:
· Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment
· Crisis Intervention and Counseling
· Abnormal Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio Adjunct Professor, San Antonio, Texas, August 2015-
· Prepare course syllabus for Practicum in Counseling (COUN 5683).
· Conduct Supervision of supervision (Triadic session)
· Create and each engaging lessons.
· Collaborate with students to increase understanding and productivity.
· Added new in class activities to increase counselor readiness.
· Consult and collaborate with fellow faculty members
Courses Taught:
· Practicum in Counseling
· Internship I and II
Texas State University Adjunct Professor, San Marcos, Texas, August 2015-
· Prepare course syllabus for Assessment and Treatment in Marriage and Family Counseling (COUN 5372).
· Prepare course syllabus for Developmental Issues in Counseling Children, Adolescents and Adults (COUN 5368).
· Implement new interactive group activities to increase collaborative learning.
· Develop areas of interest for research and publications.
· Evaluate and provide feedback to students.
Courses Taught:
· Lifespan Development
· Assessment Treatment for Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
· Research Methods
· Current Issues in Marriage and Family Counseling
Rejuvenating Counseling Services, Counseling Private Practice Owner, April 2014
· Counsel adults, adolescents, couples, and families with various mental health concerns.
· Keep accurate and update client files.
· Conduct prescreening and intakes on each client.
· Comply with federal, state, and local ordinances.
· Uphold all ethical standards.
Quest Adolescent Program Director and Substance Abuse Counselor, Creekview Counseling, 2013-Present
· Create an adolescent curriculum for the Intensive Outpatient Program.
· Facilitate a process group weekly for teens and adults.
· Implement creative interventions and educate fellow counselors.
· Update marketing strategies, complete intakes, and adhere to state regulations.
Co-Manager of Sarabia Family Counseling Center (SFCC), 2013-2014
· Screen and schedule clients, operate the front desk, and assist student counselors with needs. Navigate issues and filter correspondence to correct channels.
· Create a filing system for all documentation. Set training schedule and train incoming staff and student counselors.
· Streamlined the clinic’s intake process and electronic storage of materials
· Completed multiple staff trainings and student trainings
· Learned the electronic library system and implemented a new format for coding resource data and checking out books to faculty and students
· Created SFCC staff training manual and delegated staff responsibilities for training
Counseling Department Research Assistant, August 2012-August 2014
· Gather and organize research for research studies, book chapters, and journal articles.
· Create and design survey formats for use in research studies.
· Created surveys for CACREP audit and updates.
· Complied research database for various subjects.
· Collected, organized, and documented CACREP surveyed research materials.
· Transferred surveys from one electronic format to another format.
Publications:
Articles published in Referred Journals
Armstrong, N. F. (2015). Drawing the true you: Redefining self-perception using an integrated, multisensory intervention. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health.
Juhnke, G. A., Juhnke, B. A., Watts, R. E., Coll, K. M., & Armstrong, N. F. (2014). Using the reflecting “As If” intervention to reduce bullying behaviors. VISTAS.
Professional Presentations:
Armstrong, N. F., & Speedlin, S. (2016 August 11). The struggle is real: A discussion of the micro and macro invalidation of adjunct professors of color. California Counseling Association Biennial Cruise Conference (CCA), Eastern Caribbean.
Armstrong, N. F. (2016 August 8). “Hair”-itage: One sister’s struggle between self-identity and self-preservations. California Counseling Association Biennial Cruise Conference (CCA), Eastern Caribbean.
Armstrong, N. F., & Speedlin, S. (2016 January 29). It’s not you, it’s me: Researching factors, influencing feedback receptivity among counseling students. Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), Austin, TX.
Armstrong, N. F., Speedlin, S. (2015, November 6). You don’t sound black: Resolving microaggressions within the supervision relationship. Professional Growth Conference, Texas Counseling Association (TCA), Corpus Christi, TX.
Armstrong, N. F. (2015, November 5). Just keep digging: Using sandtray to help practicum students prepare to work with diverse clients. Professional Growth Conference, Texas Counseling Association (TCA), Corpus Christi, TX.
Armstrong, N. F. (2015, October 9). Just keep digging: Using sandtray to help practicum students prepare to work with diverse clients. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Armstrong, N.F. (2015, April 18). Fusion! A multifaceted, multi-sensory, integrative, and interactive approach to our role in the journey of multiculturalism in counseling. 2015 Spring Workshop. [Keynote Speaker] Texas Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (TexAMCD), Conroe, TX.
Armstrong, N. F. (2015, April 10). Oh my God the world is a zoo, but there’s a beach! Using sandtray to help practicum students process their first tapescript. Association for Creativity in Counseling Conference (ACC), San Antonio, TX.
Armstrong, N. F. (2015, February). Navigating the addicted teen: Tips, strategies, and resources for counselors. 2015 School Counselor Conference. Texas School Counselor Association (TSCA), Galveston, TX.
Armstrong, N. F. & Speedlin, S. (2014, October) You don’t sound black: Resolving microaggressions within the supervision relationship. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES), Birmingham, AL.
Speedlin, S. & Armstrong, N. F. (2014, August) Diversity and advocacy: Supervision theories for working with substance abuse clients. Looking Below the Surface Cruise Conference, Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development and California Counseling Association (AMCD/CCA). Alaska.
Armstrong, N. F. & Speedlin, S. (2014, August) You don’t sound black: Resolving microaggressions within the supervision relationship. Looking Below the Surface Cruise Conference, Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development and California Counseling Association (AMCD/CCA). Alaska.
Armstrong, N. F. & Warner, C. R. (2014, June). Navigating the addicted teen: Tips, strategies, and resources for counselors. ClarityCon 2014. Clarity Child and Guidance Center, San Antonio, TX.
Armstrong, N. F. & Speedlin, S. (2014, February) Diversity and advocacy: Supervision theories for working with substance abuse clients. Winter Conference, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES). Austin, TX.
Armstrong, N. F. (2013, November). I have a deaf client, now what? Professional Growth Conference, Texas Counseling Association (TCA), San Antonio, TX.
Armstrong N. F. & Speedlin, S. (2013, November). Change talk and the art of story-telling: How to help clients with substance abuse heal. Professional Growth Conference, Texas Counseling Association (TCA), San Antonio, TX
Armstrong, N. F., Dantzler, J., Foyou, R., Garza, D., Milligan, K., Speedlin, S., & Volkmann, S. (2013, February) Approaching professional relationships using the developmental relational model. Winter Conference, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES). Austin, TX.
Leal, A., Linstrum, K., Lopez, J, & Armstrong, N. F. (2008, November) Graduate students we need you! Professional Growth Conference, Texas Counseling Association (TCA). Houston, TX.
Armstrong, N. F. (2008, November) Deaf clients, hearing counselors: Bridging the communication gap. Professional Growth Conference, Texas Counseling Association (TCA). Houston, TX
Armstrong N.F. (2008, February), Deaf clients, hearing counselors. Poster session at Region VIII Counselor and Nurse Conference, Mt. Pleasant, TX
Invited Lectures:
“Barriers to Treatment.” Department of Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, San Antonio, TX, February 2015.
“Addressing Model.” Department of Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, San Antonio, TX, March 2015.
“Cultural Identity.” Department of Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, San Antonio, TX, March 2015.
“Culturally Appropriate Interventions.” Department of Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, San Antonio, TX, February 2015.
‘Make the Invisible Visible.” Department of Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, San Antonio, TX, May 2015.
“Ethics and Diversity.” Department of Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, San Antonio, TX, January 2015.
“Professional Development and Advocacy.” Department of Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, San Antonio, TX, January 2015.
“Self-care for counselors.” Department of Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, San Antonio, TX, December 2014.
“Working with parents.” Department of Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, San Antonio, TX, November 2014.
“Play therapy.” Department of Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, San Antonio, TX, October 2014.
“Narrative and Brief Therapy.” Department of Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, San Antonio, TX, September 2014.
“Benefits and detriments of using illicit drugs for mental health illness.” Department of Counseling, Consultation and Program Evaluation, San Antonio, TX, June 2014.
“Creativity and wisdom.” Department of Counseling, Psychological Assessment, San Antonio, TX, April 2014.
“Exploring the essence of deaf adults in AA.” Department of Counseling, Advanced Research Statistics, San Antonio, TX, June 2014.
“The culture of play.” Department of Counseling, Psychological Assessment, San Antonio, TX, September 2013.
Non-Referred Contributions:
Armstrong, N. F. (2009, Summer). Counseling concerns with the deaf populations. TCA Guidelines Newsletter Publication. Found at: http://www.txca.org/images/tca/Documents/Guidelines/FINAL_Summer_Guidelines_2009.pdf
Armstrong, N. F. (2013, August). Ready, willing, and able. Chi Sigma Iota, Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter Newsletter Publication, 2(1), 1.
Armstrong, N. F. (2013, November). Locked and forgotten. Chi Sigma Iota, Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter Newsletter Publication, 2(2), 1.
Armstrong, N. F. (2014, February). To post or not to post. Chi Sigma Iota, Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter Newsletter Publication, 2(3), 1.
Armstrong, N. F. (2014, June). A fond farewell and new beginnings. Chi Sigma Iota, Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter Newsletter Publication, 2(4), 1.
Professional Affiliations:
American Counseling Association, (ACA), Member 2013-Present
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, (ACES), Member 2013-Present
Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) Member 2014-Present
Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), Member 2014-Present
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, (SACES), Member 2013-Present
Texas Counseling Association, (TCA) 2008-present
· By-Laws Committee member (2010-2013)
Texas Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (TexAMCD), Member 2009- Present
· President-Elect (July 2015)
Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, (TACES), Member 2012-Present
Chi Sigma Iota Counseling International Honorary Society, Member 2013-Present
· CSI, Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter Past-President (May 2014-April 2015)
· CSI, Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter President (May 2013-May 2014)
· CSI, Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter President-Elect (March, 2013)
Northeast Texas Counseling Association, (NETCA), Member 2009-2012
Service:
· Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) Strategic Planning Clinical and Student Members Chair (2016-17)
· AMCD Awards Committee Member (2016-17)
· AMCD Bylaws Committee Member (2016-17)
· ACA Branch Development ILT planning subcommittee (April 2016)
· ALGBTIC Conference Registration Chair (November 2015)
o Conference will be held September 16-17, 2016
· ACA Branch Development Committee, Student Member (July 2015)
· Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) Bullying and Interpersonal Violence Task Force Committee Chair (2015-2016)
Honors:
Psi Chi Honor Society Lifetime Member
Northeast Texas Counseling Association Emerging Leader 2009, 2010
Texas Counseling Association By-Laws committee member 2011-2013
University of Texas at San Antonio University Life Awards, Organization President of the Year Award Finalist, April 2014
Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter, Chi Sigma Iota Outstanding Service to Chapter Award, December 2014
Professional Development in Education:
American Sign Language Teacher, High School, August 2006- August 2012
Senior Scholarship Committee, March 2012
Evaluate and award applicants for various scholarships
ASL Club Founder/Sponsor, Texas High School, 2007-2012
Mentor Teacher, LOTE Department, 2007, 2008
Texas High School, Texarkana, TX
ESL TOP Rater, 2006
Test and record acquired English skills of ESL learners.
Deaf Education Interpreter, August 2004-June 2006
Nacogdoches Independent School District, Nacogdoches, TX
Certifications:
Texas Certified English Teacher. 2007-present
Texas Certified American Sign Language Teacher. 2007-present
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) certified 2011- present
Key Qualifications:
• Create and implement new curriculum, course framework, and lessons for group counseling.
• Create and train colleagues with new activities for group and individual counseling sessions
• Incorporate various learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-grade activities. Utilize creative outlets at my disposal
• Experience conducting assessments such as URICA, TCU Drug Screening, PAI, Biopsychosocial and Master Treatment Plans
• Active in community and service outreach. Research current and fundable concepts. Assist with departmental and university needs
Professional Accomplishments:
STAR: State of Texas ASL Repository: Publisher II (July 2009)
Centralize location for uploading and downloading ASL material for teachers in the state of Texas. Duties include reviewing, rating, and uploading acceptable material to the website.
Perseverance Award, (Fall 2009), Texas High School, Texarkana, TX
Texas Chamber of Commerce and Character First Program. Teacher recipient for exuding perseverance.
Century Bank “Going the Extra Mile Award;” (Fall, 2008), Texas High School, Texarkana, TX
Secondary educator recipient. Gift of 100.00.
Written Accomplishments:
First Place Feature Writer, UIL Regional Competition, 2000
Eligible for State UIL competition
Texas High School Texarkana, TX
Third Place News Writer, UIL Regional Competition, 2000
Eligible for State UIL competition
Texas High School, Texarkana, TX
Tiger Times, Features Writer 1997-2000
Texas High School, Texarkana, TX
Community Service: