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Janelle Cowles
Personal Information
Business Address
Lovinger 122A
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093
816/543-8093
Education
1983 University of North Texas, Counseling and Student Services, Ed.D.
1979 Southwest Missouri State University, Guidance and Counseling, M.S.
1974 Southwest Missouri State University, Elementary Education, M.S.
1970 Southwest Missouri State University, Elementary Education, B.S.
State Credentials
Teacher-K-8 Missouri
Counselor-K-8 Missouri
Professional Certification
Resgistered Play Therapist-Supervisor Association for Play Therapy
Experience
2004-Present Program Coordinator and Associate Professor
Counselor Education Program
Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development
University of Central Missouri
2003-2004 Associate Professor
Counselor Education Program
Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development
University of Central Missouri
1997-2003 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Counselor Education, Central Missouri State University
•teach graduate courses in counselor education
• supervise practicum and internship students
•provide service to program, department, college, university, profession and community
•conduct research exploring issues pertinent to the field
1993-1997 Training Specialist, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa
•Develop and implement group counseling training model for counselors in the elementary school setting
•Supervise development and implementation of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention curriculum for Smoother Sailing Elementary School Counseling Program
•Create and execute program of research analyzing impact of the training model on counselors and students
1987-1993 Assistant Professor, Department of Counselor Education, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
•teach graduate courses in counselor education
•develop new courses for counseling program moving toward CACREP accreditation
•supervise practicum and internship students
•director of Drake University Counselor Education Practicum Clinic (Spring, 1991)
1978-1987 Counselor, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, Missouri
•implement developmental school counseling program for 1,000 - 1,200 elementary students
•administer and interpret psychological testing for student program placement
1985-1987 Marriage and family therapist, Family Guidance and Resource Center, Springfield, Missouri
•team member for staff following Brief Family Therapy model
•develop reports summarizing client progress for referring agencies as appropriate
1970-1978 Teacher, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, Missouri
•Grades 4-6
Theses Directed
Hull, Shari (2008). The effects of weekly child-centered play therapy on the behavior problems of elementary students.
Swanson, Rachael (2008). The Effect of Child Centered Play Therapy on Reading Achievement in 2nd Graders Reading Below Grade Level.
Dusin, Beth (2008). (Working title) Effect of parent child relationship therapy group on the behavior of selected elementary school children. (Not yet published)
Play Therapy Focused Courses Taught (2003-2008)
Course / Title / # of SectionsCoun 5520 / Introduction to Play Therapy / 10
Coun 6000 / Supervision in Play Therapy / 3
Coun 6000 / Advanced Play Therapy / 6
Publications
Cowles, J. (in press). Interviewing for positions in higher education: Lessons learned. In. W. McHenry & T. Whitman (Eds.), Academic Job Search. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Publications (Continued)
McHenry, B., Cowles, J., & Sesser, G. (2007). Articulating the roles, duties and activities of a professional school counselor in the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program: A conversation with education administrators. The Counseling Interviewer. 39 (3) 5-9.
Sesser, G. R., Forth, N. L., Cowles, J., & McHenry, B. (2007). Documentation of ethical practice by graduate students temporarily authorized to work in Missouri school counselor positions. The Counseling Interviewer. 39 (2) 27-34.
McHenry, B., Whitman, T., Sesser, G.R., & Cowles, J. (2007). The role of the professional school counselor in supporting psychotropic therapies. The Counseling Interviewer. 39 (2) 14-19.
McHenry, B., Sesser, G., Cowles, J. (2006). Comprehensive guidance curriculum: What school counselors do to promote student growth through classroom lessons. Transescent. 30 (4) 5-8.
McHenry, B., Sesser, G., Cowles, J., & Whitman, T. (2005). Responsive services: What school counselors do to respond to student mental health concerns. Transescent. 30 (2), 5-7.
McHenry, B., Sesser, G., Cowles, J., & McHenry, J. (2005). The Missouri comprehensive guidance program: What educators need to know (part 1). Transescent. 30 (1), 9-11.
Haley, M., Mchenry, B., Will, B., Cowles, J., Sesser, G. & McHenry, J. (2005). Talk therapy isn’t for everyone. The Counseling Interviewer, 37, (2).
McHenry, B., Sesser, G., & Cowles, J. (2004). Pointers: Who is qualified to administer the WISC-IV? And who is qualified to interpret the WISC-IV? The Counseling Interviewer. 37 (1), 32.
McHenry, B., McHenry, J., Cowles, J. & Sesser, G. (2004). Developing a standard operating procedure for courtroom testimony: What professional school counselors need to know. The Counseling Interviewer. 36, (4). 9-11.
Sesser, G., Cowles, J., & McHenry, B. (2004). Documentation of ethical practice for professional school counselors-in-training (P-SCITS). The Counseling Interviewer. 36 (4), 23-29.
Cowles, J. (1997). Lessons from The Little Prince: Implications for the therapeutic relationship with children. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, October, 1997.
Varhely, S., and Cowles, J. (1989). Confidentiality and the school counselor: Another perspective. Iowa Journal of Counseling, 8, 2-6.
Varhely, S. & Cowles, J. (1991). Counselor-self awareness and client confidentiality: A relationship revisited. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 25, 269-275.
Senate File 193: An act relating to the licensing of marital and family therapists and mental health counselors, Iowa Code. Chapter 154 D.1-154D.5.
Chapter 30 (1992). Behavioral Science Examiners. Licensure of Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors. Rules and Regulations. Iowa Department of Public Health.
Papers, Presentations, and Commissioned Reports
National
Landreth G., Cowles, J., & Hendricks, S.J. (March, 1981). Play Therapy. American Association for Counseling and Development National Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.
Cowles, J. & Varhely, S.C. (March, 1982). Family Counseling Based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. American Association for Counseling and Development National Conference, Detroit, Michigan.
English, D. & Cowles, J. (March, 1983). Women and Stress. American Association for Counseling and Development National Conference, Washington, D.C.
Cowles, J. & Varhely, S. (April, 1986). Defining the Role of Women in the World of Work. Women and Work Research Symposium, University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, Texas.
Cowles, J. & Varhely, S. (April, 1988). Women and Addiction. Women and Equality: A Research Conference, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota.
Cowles, J. (November, 1989). Helping Sexually Abused Children Re-establish a Sense of Self in Play Therapy. Invited presentation, Annual Play Therapy Conference, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
Fejes-Mendoza, K. & Cowles, J. (November, 1991). The Adolescent Female: Developmental Issues and Challenges. Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders National Conference. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Schild, S., Stark-Wablewski, K., Kreiner, D., and Cowles, J. (2003). Racial and sexual identity development and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS. American Psychological Association Poster Presentation.
State
Cowles, J. and Sesser, G.R. (2007). The use of videotapes in the preparation of school counselors: Responding to school district concerns. DESE/Counselor Educators Spring Meeting. Jefferson City, MO.
Cowles, J. & Dusin, B. (2005). Play therapy as a language: But what in the world are they saying? Missouri School Counselor Association Fall Conference. Osage Beach, MO.
Cowles, J., Dusin, B., Kohne, B., & McFatrich, K. (2004) Action research: A program evaluation tool for school counselors. Missouri School Counselor Association Fall Conference. Osage Beach, MO.
Sesser, G.R., Cowles, J., & McHenry, B. (2003). Temporary authorization certification requirements for school counselors. Missouri School Counselor Association Fall Conference. Osage Beach, MO.
McHenry, B., Sesser, G R., & Cowles, J. (2003). Site supervisor handbook. DESE/Counselor Educators Fall Meeting. Jefferson City, MO.
Papers, Presentations, and Commissioned Reports (con’t)
Cowles, J., Edwards, D., & Richardson, C. (November, 1984). Play Therapy with the Sexually Abused Child. Missouri School Counselors Association State Conference, Osage Beach, Missouri.
Cowles, J., Johnson, S., & O'Reilly, N. (November, 1986). Family Therapy and Its Implications for School Counselors. Missouri School Counselors Association State Conference, Osage Beach, Missouri.
Cowles, J. & Varhely, S. (November, 1989). Women's Issues in Counseling. Iowa Association for Counseling and Development State Conference, Des Moines, Iowa.
Cowles, J. (November, 1991). The Seven Deadly Myths of Lobbying. Iowa Association for Counseling and Development State Conference, Des Moines, Iowa.
Cowles, J. (November, 1991). Licensure. Iowa Association for Counseling and Development State Conference, Des Moines, Iowa.
Cowles, J & Sesser, G. (Nov., 1997). How To Workshop: Counseling Through Play for School Counselors. Missouri School Counselors State Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.
Cowles, J. (Nov., 1997). Establishing Ties with Children Through Play. Missouri School Counselors State Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.