TEXAS STATE VITA
I. Academic/Professional Background
A. Name: Linda E HomeyerTitle: Professor
B. Educational Background
Degree Year UniversityMajor Dissertation
Ph.D. 1994 University of North Texas Counseling and Play Therapy Behaviors
Student Serv. of Sexually Abused Children
M.S. 1985 East Texas State University Counseling and Guidance
B.A. 1970 Central Michigan University Secondary Education & English
C. University Experience
Position University Dates
Honorary Professor of InternationalTexas State University 9/2014-9/2017
Studies
ProfessorTexas State University 9/2006-current
Chair, Dept. of C.L.A.S. Texas State University 7/2011-8/2013
Interim Chair,Dept. of C.L.A.S. Texas State University 9/2010-7/2011
Professor Texas State University 9/2006-current
Associate Professor Texas State University 9/2000-8/2006
Assistant Professor Southwest Texas State University 9/1995-8/2000
Adjunct Professor University of North Texas 1/1995-05/1995
Teaching Fellow University of North Texas 8/1992-12/1994
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Position Entity Dates
Licensed Professional Private Practice 1994 - current
Counselor & Supervisor
Assistant Director of University of North Texas 1992-1994
Center for Play Therapy
Case Worker Child Protective Services 1987 – 1991
Texas Department of Human Services
E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)
Texas Licensed Professional Counselor and approved supervisor (LPCS), Texas Board of Examiners of LicensedProfessional Counselors - #12223
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), Association for Play Therapy - #0184
II. TEACHING
A. Teaching Honors and Awards:
Counselor Educator of the Year, Texas Assoc. for Counselor Education and Supervision,2004.
Outstanding College Educator Alumni of the Year, Department of Counseling, Development and Higher Education, College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton TX, 2001
B. Courses Taught:
Undergraduate:
Principles of CounselingUniv. of North Texas (U.N.T.)
Graduate:
COUN 5362 Professional Supervision: Theories & ApplicationsTexas State
COUN 5373Intermediate Methods in Play TherapyTexas State
COUN 5178Independent StudyTexas State
COUN 5178Sandtray MethodsTexas State
COUN 5207 Counseling Theories Pre-PracticumTexas State
COUN 5330Assessment for School CounselorsTexas State
COUN 5369Child & Adol. Counseling, Intermediate TechniquesTexas State
COUN 5378Independent StudyTexas State
COUN 5381Sandtray Therapy: Principles and MethodsTexas State
COUN 5689Clinical PracticumTexas State
EDP 5250Basic Communication & Interview SkillsS.W.T.
EDP 5354Counseling TechniquesS.W.T.
EDP 5358Group Counseling, Dynamics and ProcessesS.W.T.
EDP 5366Individual & Group Counseling, Adv. TechniquesS.W.T.
EDP 5373Play Therapy: Process & Principles (Dist. Learning)S.W.T.
EDP 5378CPlay Therapy: Current Issues and Sp. PopulationsS.W.T.
EDP 5389YSite-Based InternshipS.W.T.
EDP 5399ThesisS.W.T.
Child & Adolescent AppraisalU.N.T.
Group Counseling Theories & ProceduresU.N.T.
Independent StudyU.N.T.
PracticumU.N.T.
Doctorate:
ED 7378Problems in EducationS.W.T.
C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please indicate):
Warr-Williams, Jacquelyn E. (2012). Sandplay Curriculum for Post-Graduate Certification. University Of Pennsylvania - School Of Social Policy and Practice (Dissertation Committee, Expert Member)
Moores, J. (discontinued). Spirituality in play therapy and sandtray. Alliant International University
Fresno, CA (Dissertation Committee Member; 2008-2010, student changed topic)
Hsu-Smith, Tsui-chin (2009). Echoing teachers’ voices: A study exploring teachers’ perceptions of play, play therapy, and play therapy skills training, University of Texas (Dissertation Committee member)
Petruk, L. (1997). Creating a world in the sand: A pilot study of normative data for employing the sandtray as a diagnostic tool with children. (Thesis Chair)
D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
COUN 5178Sandtray Therapy MethodsTexas State
EDP 5250Basic Techniques & Interviewing Skills Practicum*S.W.T.
EDP 5158Group Counseling Practicum*S.W.T.
EDP 5258 Dynamics & Process in Group Counseling*S.W.T.
EDP 5330Assessment for School CounselorsS.W.T.
EDP 5359Intermediate Counseling Techniques*S.W.T.
*co-developed
EDP 5373Play Therapy: Process and PrinciplesS.W.T.
EDP 5373DL Distance Learning Play TherapyS.W.T.
EDP 5378CPlay Therapy: Current Issues and Sp. PopulationsS.W.T.
EDP 5381Sandtray Therapy: Principles and MethodsS.W.T.
Play Therapy: Entering the World of the Child St. Mary’s Univ.
Play Therapy: Understanding the Process &
Group Play Therapy St. Mary’s Univ.
Sandtray: Therapeutic Connection St. Mary’s Univ.
E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts
F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts
G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts
Merrick Grant, S.W.T., $2,000.00. To further develop EDP5373 both distance learning and on-campus formats. Awarded September, 2001.
PowerPoint, S.W.T., $300.00. To enhance teaching through classroom presentation. Awarded June, 2001.
H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts
I. Other
III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
A. Works in Print:
1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate)
a. Scholarly Monographs
b. Textbooks:
Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (2011). Sandtray Therapy: A practical manual (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.
Sweeney, D. & Homeyer, L. (Eds.) (1999). The handbook of group play therapy. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (1998). Sandtray: A practical manual. Canyon Lake, TX: Lindan Press. (not refereed)
c. Edited Books:
Landreth, G., Ray, D., Sweeney, D., Homeyer, L., Glover, G. (2005). Play therapy interventions with children's problems(2nd Ed.), Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson.
Landreth, G., Schumann, B., Hilpl, K., Kale, A., Bratton, S., Homeyer, L. (Eds.) (2003). The world of play therapy literature: A definitive guide to authors and subjects in the field (4th Ed.). Denton, TX: Center for Play Therapy. (not refereed)
Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., Bratton, S., Kale, A., & Hilpl, K. (Eds.) (2000). The world of play therapy literature: A definitive guide to authors and subjects in the field (3rd Ed.). Denton, TX: Center for Play Therapy. (not refereed)
Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., Glover, G, & Sweeney, D. (1996). Play therapy interventions with children's problems. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson.
Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., Bratton, S., & Kale, A. (Eds.) (1995). The world of play therapy literature: A definitive guide to authors and subjects in the field (2nd Ed.). Denton, TX: Center for Play Therapy. (not refereed)
Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., & Bratton, S. (Eds.) (1993). The world of play therapy literature: A definitiveguide to authors and subjects in the field). Denton, TX: Center for Play Therapy. (not refereed)
International Editions/Translations:
Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (2015 – anticipated date). Sandtray Therapy: A practical manual (2nd ed.). Korea, Hakjisa Publisher (Korean Translation).
Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (2012). Sandtray Therapy: A practical manual (2nd ed.). Edition arranged with Taylor and Francis and The Marsh Agency, Psychological Publishing. (Chinese version).
Landreth, G., Sweeney, G., Ray, D. & Homeyer, L. (2009). Play therapy interventions with children's problems (2nd ed.), Korea, Hakjisa Publisher (Korean Translation).
Sweeney, D., & Homeyer, L. (2009). The handbook of group play therapy, Sigma Press published in arrangement with John Wiley & Sons (Korean translation).
Homeyer, L., & Sweeney, D. (2007). Sandtray: A practical manual. Korea, Hakjisa Publisher (Korean Translation).
Landreth, G., Sweeney, G., Ray, D. & Homeyer, L. (2007). Play therapy interventions with children's problems (2nd ed.) Chinese Connection Agency, division of The Yao Enterprises, in agreement with Rowman & Littlefield. (Chinese translation).
Homeyer, L. (2006). Fatiga de compasión: ¿Están en peligro los Terapeutas de Juego?In F. Gutierrez (Ed.), First Conference for Play Therapy, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Academic Problems, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.
Homeyer, L. (2006) Terapia de juego: Claves para comprender y tratar víctimas de Abuso Sexual. In F. Gutierrez (Ed.), First Conference for Play Therapy, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Academic Problems, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.
Homeyer, L. (2006) Terapia de juego y el Abuso Sexual. In F. Gutierrez (Ed.), First Conference for Play Therapy, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Academic Problems, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.
Homeyer, L. (2006). Mesa redonda: Terapia de juego para niños agresivos y agredidos. In F. Gutierrez (Ed.), First Conference for Play Therapy, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Academic Problems, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.
Homeyer, L. & Sweeney, D. (2005). Sandtray: A practical manual. Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Play & Expressive Arts.
Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., Glover, G, & Sweeney, D. (2001). Play therapy interventions with children's problems, Moscow: Moscow Psychological-Social Institute (Russian translation).
Sweeney, D., & Homeyer, L. (2001). The handbook of group play therapy, New York, Jossey-Bass. (Chinesetranslation).
d. Chapters in Books:
Homeyer, L. (2014-under contract). Sandtray & Sandplay Therapy. In C. Schaefer & L. Braverman (Eds.) Handbook of Play Therapy (2nd ed.). New York, Wiley & Sons.
Sweeney, D., & Homeyer, L. (2009). Sandtray Therapy. In A. Drews (Ed), Blending of Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. New York: Wiley & Sons.
Morrison, M., & Homeyer, L. (2008). Supervision in the Sand. In A. Drews & J. Mullen (Eds.), Supervision can be playful: Techniques for child and play therapist supervisors, Lanham MD: Rowman and Littlefield.
Landreth, G., Homeyer, L., & Morrison, M. (2006). Play with feelings. In D. Fromberg & D. Bergen (Eds.), Play from Birth to Twelve: Contexts, Perspectives, and Meanings (2nd ed.). NY: Garland Publishing.
Homeyer, L., & DeFrance, E. (2005). Play therapy. In C. Malchiodi (Ed.) Handbook of expressive therapies (pp. 141-161). NY: Guilford Press.
Homeyer, L., & Sweeney, D. (2005). Sandtray therapy. In C. Malchiodi (Ed.) Handbook of expressive therapies (pp. 162-183). NY: Guilford Press.
Homeyer, L., & Sweeney, D. (2003). Child sexual abuse assessment: The tri-modal interview protocol. In K. Jordan (Ed.), Handbook of couple and family assessment (pp.203-220). NY: Nova Science.
Homeyer, L. (2000). Identifying sexually abused children in play therapy. In G. Landreth (Ed.) Innovations and Special Considerations in Play Therapy (pp. 131-154). PA: Accelerated Development.
Homeyer, L., & Sweeney, D. (2000). Group play therapy. In K. Fall & J. E. Levitov (Eds.) Modern Applications of Group Work. NY: Nova Science.
Homeyer, L. (1999) Group play therapy for children who have been sexually abused. In D. Sweeney & L. Homeyer (Eds.), The Handbook of Group Play Therapy, Jossey-Bass.
Sweeney, D. & Homeyer, L. (1999). Group play therapy. In D. Sweeney & L. Homeyer (Eds.), The Handbook of Group Play Therapy, Jossey-Bass.
Landreth, G., & Homeyer, L. (1998). Play with feelings. In D. Fromberg & D. Bergen (Eds.), Play from Birth to Twelve: Contexts, Perspectives, and Meanings. NY: Garland Publishing.
Entry in Book:
Homeyer, L. (under contract). The case of Rosie. In J. Craine (Ed.), Game Play.
Homeyer, L. (2010). Building together – understanding together. In L. Lowenstein (Ed.), Creative Family Therapy Techniques, Canada.
Homeyer, L. (1996). In E. Oe & S. Mullen (Eds), Kaleidoscope of play therapy stories. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson. Six entries: Jade & Jason, p. 26; Connie, p. 35; Paul, p. 44; Jessica, p. 87; Zoe, p. 92; Shelby, pg. 101.
e. Creative Books:
Homeyer, L. (1997). Play therapy: Process & principles, Distance learning student workbook. San Marcos, TX: Southwest Texas State University Bookstore. (not refereed)
Audio/Visual:
Sweeney, D. & Homeyer, L. (2006). Play Therapy in Caring for Kids God’s Way [CD series], Forest, VA: American Association for Christian Counseling. (invited)
Sweeney, D. & Homeyer, L. (2006). Filial Therapy in Caring for Kids God’s Way [CD series], Forest, VA: American Association for Christian Counseling. (invited)
2. Articles
a. Refereed Journal Articles:
Kenney-Noziska, S., Schaefer, C., & Homeyer, L. (2012). Beyond directive or non-directive: Moving the conversation forward. International Journal of Play Therapy, 21(4), 244-252.
Schmidt, E., Homeyer. L., & Walker, J. (2009). Predictors of success on the counselor preparation comprehensive examination. Counselor Education and Supervision, 48(2), 226-238.
Homeyer, L., & Morrison, M. (2008). Play as therapy,American Journal of Play, 1(2), 210-228.
Homeyer, L. (2004). Identificación De Niños Sexualmente Abusados. En Terapia DeCentro de Terapia Familiar y de Pareja.
Homeyer, L. (2003). Play therapy: Counseling young children. Marriage & Family: A Christian Journal, 6(2), 195-202.
Sweeney, D., Minnix, G., & Homeyer, L. (2003). Using sandtray therapy in lifestyle analysis. Journal of Individual Psychology, 59(4), 376-387.
Homeyer, L., & Brown, C. (2002). The intensive three week semester: Is it effective? TCA Journal, 30(2), 34-42.
Sweeney, D., Homeyer, L., & Pavlishina, O. (2000). Filial therapy: Healing children through relationship parenting. Marriage and Family: A Christian Journal.
Homeyer, L., & Rae, A. (1999). The impact of semester length on play therapy training. International Journal of Play Therapy, 7(3).
Homeyer, L., & Landreth, G. (1998). Play therapy behavior of sexually abused children. International Journal of Play Therapy,7(2).
Bratton, S., Landreth, G., & Homeyer, L. (1993). An intensive three day play therapy supervision/training model. International Journal of Play Therapy, 2(2), p. 61-78.
b. Non-refereed Articles:
Homeyer, L. (2010). Child sexual abuse, REVIVE, Publication of Abraham Foundation, Kumbanad, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India.
Homeyer, L. (2009). Restoration within the family through Christ. PLEMORA. Journal of the India Bible College and Seminary, Kumbanad, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India.
Homeyer, L. (2007). Developing Emotional Health. PLEMORA. Journal of the India Bible College and Seminary, Kumbanad, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India.
3. Conference Proceedings
a. Refereed Conference Proceedings
b. Non-refereed
4. Abstracts:
5. Reports:
Homeyer, L., & Landreth, G. (1994). Play therapy behaviors of sexually abused children (Report No. CG 028-212). Greensboro, NC: ERIC CASS. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 414-549).
6. Book Reviews:
Homeyer, L. (2010). Play Therapy with Pre-school Children, Journal of Play.
Homeyer, L. (2002, Fall). Partners in Play. Texas for Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, (10)4, 7.
Homeyer, L. (2001, September). Play Therapy Primer: A Book Review. The Association for Play Therapy NewsLetter, 20(3).
Homeyer, L. (2000, June). Long on information for short-term play therapy. A book review. The Association for Play Therapy NewsLetter, 19(2).
Homeyer, L. (1995). Partners in play: An Adlerian approach to play therapy. A book review. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 3(4), 1-2.
Homeyer, L. (1994). Family play therapy: A book review. Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy Newsletter, 2(4), 3.
7. Other:
Homeyer, L. (2012). Relational Ministry (2nd Rev. Ed.). India Bible Seminary, Kerala, India. [Originally published as Relational First Aid, by David Ferguson, Relationship Press, Austin, TX. Revised edition included reformatting for IBS’s semester format; more culturally appropriate content.]
Homeyer, L (2010).It is an honor to join in celebrating Agape’s important work, Agape Counselling Centre Malaysia Anniversary Publication, p. 46-47.
Homeyer, L. (2002, Fall). Peer Consultation. Texas for Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, (10)4, 6.
Homeyer, L. (2001, Spring/Summer) Reflections on the use of sandtray. VirginiaAssociation for Play Therapy Newsletter, (2)2, 3.
Homeyer, L. (2000, Fall). When is group play therapy appropriate? When is it not? Psychiatric Times.
Homeyer, L. (2000, Fall). The president’s corner. Texas for Association for Play Therapy
Newsletter, (8)4, 1-2.
Homeyer, L. (2000, Fall). Where does all that money go? Texas for Association for Play Therapy
Newsletter, (8)4, 7.
Homeyer, L. (2000, Summer). The president’s corner. Texas for Association for Play Therapy
Newsletter, (8)3.
Schmidt, E., Connolly, C., Garcia, J., & Homeyer, L. (1999, Winter). TCA/TACES Assessment
Summary. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education
and Supervision, 13(1), 3-7.
Homeyer, L. (1999, Spring). TACES: You’d think it was a secret! JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 12(2).
Homeyer, L. (1999, Spring). The great adventure: Providing continuing education in South Africa. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Ed. and Supervision, 12(2).
Homeyer, L. (1998, Winter). Conference Report. Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 17(4).
Homeyer, L. (1998, Winter). Does it matter? The importance of professional affiliation. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 13.
Homeyer, L. (1997, Winter). What’s happening in research. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 9.
Homeyer, L. (1997).President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(3), 1.
Homeyer, L. (1997). Research update: Development of a child sexual abuse screening instrument, On-going research. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(3), 3-4.
Homeyer, L. (1997). President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(2), 2.
Homeyer, L. (1997, Spring). Supervising play therapy: It's a specialty. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 7.
Homeyer, L. (1997). Managed care reform. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(1),2
Homeyer, L. (1997). President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 5(1), 2.
Homeyer, L. (1997). Play therapy behaviors of sexually abused children, Play Notes: Georgia Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 2(1), 2.
Homeyer, L. (1997, Winter). Working with families: Try something new, Kentucky Association for Play Therapy Newsletter.
Homeyer, L. (1997, Winter). What’s happening in research. JUNCTURE: The Newsletter of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 7.
Homeyer, L. (1996). President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter, 4(4), 2.
Homeyer, L. (1996). President's corner. Texas Association for Play Therapy Newsletter,4(3), 2.
Homeyer, L. (1996). President's corner - Part two. Texas Association for Play TherapyNewsletter,
4(2),1.
Homeyer, L. (1996). Third annual conference report. Texas Assoc. for Play Therapy Newsletter, 4(2), 1-2.
Homeyer, L. (1994). Becoming a registered play therapist: An update. TX Assoc. for Play Therapy Newsletter, 3(4), 2.
Homeyer, L. (1993). Why play therapists should do sexual abuse assessments. Texas Association of Play Therapy Newsletter, 1(4),1-4.
B. Works not in Print
1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:
Out-of-Country
Spirituality in Play Therapy: What the Children Teach Us and What are We Doing With It?International Play Therapy Study Group, Denmark,June 21-28, 2013
Oh, The Places We’ve Played, Closing Keynote, 20th Texas Association for Play Therapy Conference, Austin, TX, April 20, 2013.
Play therapy with Children who have been Sexually Abused, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Taipei, Taiwan, November 30, 2011.
Understanding Sexually Abused Children: Dynamics, Effects, and Assessment, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Taipei, Taiwan, November 29, 2011.
The State of Play Therapy in America: Trends and Challenges, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Tainan, Taiwan, November 27, 2011.
Play Therapy for Teachers and Students, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Tainan, Taiwan, November 26, 2011.
Creating a Safe Climate: Systemic Efforts to Decrease Bullying, Taiwan Play Therapy Association, Tainan, Taiwan, November 25, 2011.
To Be Or Not To Be … The Theory Is The Question, International Play Therapy Study Group, Dublin, Ireland, Co-presented with Mary Morrison,June 19, 2011.
Play Therapy with Adults: Applications for Sandtray Therapy, Wroxton International Play Therapy Study Group, Wroxton Abbey, England, June 19-25, 2010
Compassion Fatigue and the Play Therapist, First Asia-Pacific Play Therapy Conf., Darwin, Australia, May 24, 2007
Sandtray: The Basics, First Asia-Pacific Play Therapy Conference, Darwin, Australia, May 23, 2007
Group and Family Sandtray: An Overview, First Asia-Pacific Play Therapy Conf., Darwin, Australia, May 22, 2007
Play Techniques in the Evaluation of Sexually Abused Children,AsociaciónNacional de Terapia de Juego, A.C., Cholula, Mexico, September 8 & 9, 2006
Play Therapy: Keys to Understanding and Treating Sexually Abused Children, First International Conference on Play Therapy, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse and School Failure, Cholula, Mexico, April 7, 8 and 9, 2006
Critical Roles of the Play Therapist Working with Sexually Abused Children, First International Conference on Play Therapy, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse and School Failure, Cholula, Mexico, April 7, 8 and 9, 2006
Compassion Fatigue and the Play Therapist, Wroxton International Play Therapy Study Group, Wroxton Abbey, England, June 18-24, 2005
International / National
Spirituality in Play Therapy: What Children Have Taught Us, 30th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Palm Springs, CA, October 11, 2013
Sandtray 101: Basics for the Play Therapist, 30th International Play Therapy Conference, Association for Play Therapy, Palm Springs, CA, October 8, 2013