Kaye Nelson
Professor, College of Education ,
Department of Counseling
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
ECDC 241
6300 Ocean Dr. Unit 5818
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5818
(361) 825-2739
kaye.nelson@tamucc.edu
Education
Ed.D |
Texas A&M University-Commerce,1981 |
Counseling Dissertation: A Comparison of Levels of Personal Skills in Distressed and Non-Distressed Marriages |
M.S. |
Texas A&I University- Kingsville, 1978 |
Psychology Thesis: Difference in Self-Predicted and Achieved Grade Point Average of Mexican-American and Anglo-American College Freshman Females |
Credentials:
National Board for Certified Counselors
Approved Clinical Supervisor # 51697, Issued 2000
National Certified Counselor # 51697, Issued 1997
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Marriage &Family Therapist # 002276, Issued 1992
Approved Supervisor
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor, License # 002603, Issued 1983
Approved Supervisor
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinical Member # 7987, Issued 1981
Approved Supervisor, Issued 1993
Texas Education Agency
Certification in School Counseling, Issued 1980
Elementary, Issued 1974
All Level Music, Issued 1965
Appointments
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve from 2006-1011
Portability Task Force 2006-2007
Professional Development Committee 2006-present
Ethics Committee 2007-present
Positions
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 1990-present
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Professor of Counseling, 2004-present
Associate Professor of Counseling, 1999-04
Assistant Professor of Counseling, 1993-99
Visiting Professor, 1992-93
Adjunct Professor, 1990-92
Private Practice: Consultation, Supervision, and Counseling, 1981-2007
Charter Hospital, 1987–98
Allied Health Professional, 1993-98
Consultant, Sedona Women's Program, 1993-95
Clinical Director, Adult Inpatient Mental Health Program, 1989-92
Director, Family Therapy & Social Services, 1989
Family Therapist, 1987-89
Family Counseling Services, 1979-87
Family Therapist, 1980-87
Marriage & Family Therapy Doctoral Intern, 1979-80
Honors and Awards
Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activity Award, College
of Education Nominee,
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2007-2008
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Distinguished Service Award, 2007
Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Education Nominee,
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2001-2002
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Division Contribution Award, 1998
Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Meritorious Service Award, 1983
Distinguished Service Award, 1990, 2000
Service Recognition Award, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002
Truax Scholarship Foundation, Outstanding Graduate, Counseling and Guidance, East Texas State University, 1995-96
Outstanding Young Women of America, 1977
Publications:
Oliver, M. O., Nelson, K. W., &Ybanez, K. (submitted 2008). Triadic supervision: A grounded theory model. Counselor Education and Supervision.
Nelson, K. W., Oliver, M. O., & Nelson, D. B. (In Review 2008). Counselor education for a changing world. Proceedings of the Fifth Annual CEDER Conference: Education for a Changing World. TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi.
Moyers, M. S. & Nelson, K. W. (2007). Investigating and understanding self-mutilation: The student voice. The Professional School Counselor, 5, 42-48.
Oliver, M., Nelson, K. W., Cade, R., & Cueva, C. (2007). Therapeutic letter writing in school counseling. The Professional School Counseling Journal, 5, 510-513.
Oliver, M., Nelson, K. W., & Ybanez, K. (2007). Experiences in triadic supervision by supervisors, supervisors-in-training: A preliminary study. Proceedings of the Fourth Annual CEDER Conference: Supporting Student Success. TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi.
Nelson, K. W., & Oliver, M. (2006). Behavioral models of family therapy. In M. Oliver (Ed.), Reviewing our common body of knowledge: MFT license exam preparation manual (3rd ed.). (pp.65-77). Austin: Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Nelson, K. W., Oliver, M., & Capps, F. (2006). Becoming a supervisor: Doctoral student perceptions of the training experience. Counselor Education and Supervision, 46, 17-31.
Nelson, D. B., Nelson, K. W., & Low, G. R. (2006). Emotional Intelligence: Educating the Right Mind for the 21st Century. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Children's Rights &Education for the 21st Century. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
Nelson, K. W., Southern, S., Cade, R., & Livingston, P. (2006). The Family Journal reader interests: An internet survey. The Family Journal, 14, 205-208.
Smith, R. L., Maroney, K., Nelson, K. W., Abel, A., & Abel, H. S. (2006) Doctoral Programs: Changing High Rates of Attrition. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 45, 17-31.
Nelson, K. W., & Southern, S. (2006). An interview with John Carlson, editor of The Family Journal 1992-2005. The Family Journal, 14, 6-7.
Mize, L. K., Nelson, K. W., Sutter, E. &Mize, M. (2005). Reflections on distressed couples contemplating divorce: One study of the structured separation process. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 4 (4), 1-22.
Nelson, K. W., Jackson, S., Nelson, D. B.& Smith, R. L., (unpublished manuscript). ACA student perceptions of wellness and stress, academic progress, and program satisfaction in graduate counselor Education.
Jackson, S., Holt, M. L., & Nelson, K.W. (2005). Counselors' models of helping: The need for multicultural national school counseling standards. Multicultural Counseling and Development, 33, 206-218.
Nelson, K. W. (2005). Research in counselor education: In support of qualitative approaches to assessment and evaluation of outcome results in counseling. In Griffin, B. (Ed.), No student left behind: Center for educational development, evaluation & research 2004 yearbook (pp. 67-71). Corpus Christi, TX: College of Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Nelson, D. B., &Nelson, K. W. (2003). Emotional intelligence skills: Significant factors in Freshmen achievement and retention. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. CG 032375).
Nelson, K. W., & Jackson, S. (2003). Professional Counselor Identity Development: A Qualitative Study of Hispanic Student Interns. Counselor Education and Supervision, 43, 2-14.
Nelson, K. W., Canada, R., & Lancaster, L. (2003). An investigation of nonacademic admission criteria for doctoral counselor education and parallel professional programs, Journal of Counseling Association for Humanistic Education and Development, 42, 3-13.
Jackson, S. A., & Nelson, K. W. (2002). Use of children's literature in a comprehensive school guidance program for young children. In J. Cassidy &S. D Garrett (Eds.), Early Childhood literacy: Programs and strategies to develop cultural, linguistic, scientific, and healthcare literacy for very young children and their families, 2001 Yearbook. (pp. 216-229). Corpus Christi, TX: Center for Educational Development, Evaluation & Research, College of Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 468 871).
Nelson, K.W., & Jackson, S. (2001). Factors affecting the learning environment of doctoral students in counselor education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 451 440).
Nelson, K. W., Brendel, J. M., Mize, L. K., Lad, K., Hancock, C. C., & Pinjala, A. (2001). Therapist perceptions of ethnicity issues in family therapy: A qualitative inquiry. Journal of Marital & Family Therapy, 27, 363-373.
Guerra, J., Nelson, K. W., & Yingling, L. (2000). Secrets from marriage and family therapists. Proceedings of The 26th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, August 21-24, 2000, San Antonio. TX.
Brendel, J. M., and Nelson, K. W. (1999). The stream of family secrets: Navigating the islands of confidentiality and triangulation involving family members and family therapists. Family Journal, 7(2), 112-117.
Nelson, K. W., Shelley, K., and Mize, L. K. (1997). Newly licensed marriage and family therapists in Texas: Demographics and perceptions. Journal of the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 2, 29-38.
Nelson, K.W. (1997). Counselor education graduates: Demographics, professional involvement and perceptions of training effectiveness. Corpus Christi, TX: TAMU-CC, College of Education.
Nelson, K. W. (1996). Behavioral marital and family therapy. In D. Ratliff and L.
Yingling (Eds.), Reviewing our common body of knowledge: TAMFT License exam preparation manual. Austin, TX: Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Nelson, D.B., and Nelson, K.W. (1994). Relationship skills mapping: a positive assessment of relationship and intimacy skills (Revised). Corpus Christi, TX: Authors.
Nelson, K. W., and Nelson, D. B. (October, 1983). Physically abusive marital relationships: A skill profile. Paper resented at the meeting of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C.
Graduate Student Dissertations and Theses Directed
Castillo, Y. (2008). Understanding the social and emotional experiences of females with polycystic ovary syndrome. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Rosales, L. (2008). A phenomenological study: Understanding middle school Students who have experienced depression. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Day, R. Y. (2008). Counseling victims of intimate partner violence: Listening to the voices of children. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Diaz, L. (2007). Education and training in substance abuse in master's-level counselor education programs: Counselor satisfaction and recommendations. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
O'Neill, E. (2007). An integrative awareness training/supervision model (IAM) infused within the counselor education curriculum. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Diaz, E. (2006). The Efficacy Of Implementing A Socratic Method Of Instruction Infused With A Rogerian Student-Centered Approach To Increase Academic Achievement And Student Motivation. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Castillo, Y. (2006). The spirituality of children with incarcerated mothers: A qualitative dissertation. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Moyer, M. (2005). Investigating and understanding self-harming behaviors in adolescents: A phenomenological study. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Able, A. (2005). A qualitative journey through the spiritual process of recovery for patients with eating disorders. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Soto-Leggett, M. E. (2004). The effects of a solution-focused classroom guidance intervention with elementary students. Ph.D. Dissertation. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Faulkner, S. (1999). Problem solving approaches utilizing problem solving games as a therapeutic intervention. M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Editorial Duties
Co Editor, The Family Journal: Official Journal of the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors, 2007-2008
Editor, The Family Journal: Official Journal of the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors, 2005-2006
Editorial board, Counselor Education and Supervision, 2004-2005Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Systemic Therapies, 2003
Editor, Journal of Texas Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, 1999-2002
Editorial Board, Journal of Texas Association of Marriage&Family Therapy, 1997-2002
Grants
Oliver, M., Nelson, K. W., & Ybanez, K. (2007). Triadic supervision. A Research Project Funded by CEDER, TAMU-CC College of Education.
Oliver, M., Nelson, K. W., & Ybanez, K. (2005). Triadic supervision. A Research Project Funded by CEDER, TAMU-CC College of Education.
Nelson, K. W., & Oliver, M. (2003-2004). Doctoral student supervisors: A Qualitative inquiry about supervision of supervision training experience, expectations, cross-cultural issues, and self-efficacy. A Research Project Funded by CEDER, TAMU-CC College of Education.
Smith, R., & Nelson, K. W. (2001-2002). Assessments in marriage and family counseling: Reviews and critique. A Research Project Funded by CEDER, TAMU-CC College of Education.
Nelson, K.W., &Jackson, S. (2000-2001). ACA student members' perceptions of wellness and stress. A Research Project Funded by a TAMU-CC College of Education Grant.
Nelson, K. W., & Jackson, S. A. (2000-2001). Qualitative study of factors contributing to the development of a professional identity in counseling interns. A Research Project Funded by TAMU-CC College of Education.
Nelson, K.W., &Jackson, S. (1999-2000). Factors affecting the learning environment of doctoral students in counselor education. A Research Project Funded by TAMU-CC College of Education.
Nelson, K.W., & Canada, R. (1998-1999). An investigation of nonacademic admission criteria for doctoral counselor education and parallel professional programs. A Research Project Funded by a TAMU-CC College of Education Research Grant.
Nelson, K.W. (1996-1997). Counselor education graduates: demographics, professional involvement and perceptions of training effectiveness. A Research Project Funded by the TAMU-CC College of Education.
Conference Presentations and Seminars (Based on refereed proposals)Ward, C. A., Lancaster, C., Nelson, K. W., & Freeman, S. (June, 2008). School counseling and children of same-sex couples. Annual Conference of the American School Counselor Association, Atlanta, GA.
Nelson, K. W., & Oliver, M. (January 2008). Ethics as wisdom: A post conference institute. Presented at the 14th Annual Counselors' Institute, South Padre Island, TX.
Nelson, K. W., &Ball L. (November, 2007). Marriage and Family Therapy: Licensure and trends. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, Corpus Christi, TX
Nelson, K. W., Oliver, M., & Cade, R. (October, 2007). Social justice, advocacy, and counselor education pedagogy. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus, OH.
Nelson, D., Nelson, K. W., & Cox, J. (February, 2007). Relationship skill mapping: Identifying and developing healthy and productive relationship skills. Presented at the 2007 Institute for Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: A Vision of Excellence, Texas A&M University - Kingsville.
Nelson, K. W., Caldwell, C., & Ball L. (November, 2006). Marriage and Family Therapy: Licensure and trends. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, San Antonio, TX.
Oliver, M., Nelson, K. W., Rosales, L., & Salinas, C. (December, 2006). Therapeutic letter writing in school counseling. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, San Antonio, TX.
Nelson, K. W. (November, 2006). Manejo de límites y resiliencia. Presented at Convocan al 1er Simposio International Desarrolio Integral y Resillencia en la Adolescenceia, Ciudad de Mexico.
Oliver, M., Nelson, K. W., & Southern, S. (October, 2006). MFT national licensing exam preparation track: Supporting models and sex therapy. Presented at the 64th American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference,
Austin, TX.Nelson, D. B., Low, G. R., & Nelson, K. W. (May, 2006). Emotional intelligence: A transformative model for leadership in the 21st century. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Children's Rights and Education for the 21st century, TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi, TX.
Oliver, M., & Nelson, K. W. (May, 2006). Therapeutic letter writing with children and adolescents. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Children's Rights and Education for the 21st Century, TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi, TX.
Oliver, M., Nelson, K. W. & Holt, M. H. (March, 2006). Experiences in triadic supervision by supervisors, supervisors-in-training, and supervisees. A research poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association and the Canadian Counseling Association, Montreal, Canada.
Oliver, M. &Nelson, K. W. (October, 2005). Experiences in triadic supervision. A research round table discussion presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, PA.
Oliver, M., Nelson, K. W., Ybanez, K., Ferguson, D., Autry, L., Lopez, B., & Walker, M. (November, 2005). Experiences in triadic supervision by supervisors, supervisors-in-training, and supervisees. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, El Paso, TX.
Nelson, K. W., Oliver, M., &Capps, F. (April, 2005). Becoming a supervisor: Doctoral student perceptions of the training experience. A poster session presented at the annual conference of the Center for Educational Development, Evaluation & Research, TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi, TX.
Nelson, D. B., & Nelson, K. W. (January, 2005). The emotionally intelligent couple: Identifying and developing healthy relationship skills. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, New Orleans LA.
Oliver, M., & Nelson, K. W. (January, 2005). Borderline personality disorder in marital therapy. Presented at the annual meeting of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, New Orleans LA.
Ferguson, D., Nelson, K. W., Clarich, C., Lamb, K., & Biberstein, J. (November, 2004). Site, supervisor, and student: Enhancing the practicum. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, Ft. Worth, TX.
Nelson, K. W., Oliver, M., & Capps, F. (November, 2004). Doctoral student supervisors: Their views of supervision training, expectations, and self-efficacy. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, Ft. Worth, TX.
Castillo, Y., & Nelson, K. W. (April, 2004). Children of prisoners: The detrimental effects on students' learning. Poster session presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, KA.
Nelson, K. W., &Canfield, B. (Novenber, 2003). A Critique of counselor training. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, Galveston, TX.
Roaten, G., Leggett, M. E., & Nelson, K. W. (November, 2003). Counselors caught in the crunch. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, Galveston, TX.
Capps, F., Smith, R., & Nelson, K. W. (March 2003). EMDR with couples and families. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA.
Nelson, K. W., & Castillo, Y. (March, 2003). Emotional intelligence skills: Significant factors in freshmen achievement and retention. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA.
Ybanez, K., Smith, R., & Nelson, K. W. (March, 2003). Couple and family diagnostic instruments: A critique. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA.
Nelson, K. W., & Castillo, Y. (March, 2003). Becoming a counselor: Student perceptions of identity development. Poster session Presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA.
Speight, S., Nelson, K. W., & Oliver, M. (January, 2003). No easy answers. Institute presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association for Marriage &Family Therapy Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Smith, R. Nelson, K. W., Bash, D., &Ybanez, K. (November 2002). A systematic doctoral training model. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, Austin, TX.
Ybanez, K., Smith, R., & Nelson, K. W. (October, 2002). Couple and family diagnostic instruments: A critique. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Cincinnati, OH.
Nelson, K. W., Smith, R., & Ybanez, K. (October, 2002). Solution focused therapy with diverse family systems Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Cincinnati, OH.
Nelson, K. W., Smith, R., Ybanez, K. & Bash, D. (October, 2002). Integrating systemic practices in counselor education training programs. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Park City, UT.
Smith, R. Nelson, K. W., Bash, D., Berlanga, D., Roaten, G., & Smith, M. (March 2002). Integrating family systems into a school counseling doctoral program. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA.
Nelson, K. W., Aldape, L., Leggett, M. E., Shuler, K., &Ybanez, K. (March, 2002). Solution focused interventions with school problems. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA.
Jackson, S. & Nelson, K. W. (October, 2001). Doctoral learning environments in counselor education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision in, of septic tank Athens, GA.
Nelson, K. W. (March, 2001). Transforming books and stories into therapeutic interventions. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, San Antonio, TX.
Nelson, K. W., Gardner, G., &Mize, L. K. (Jamuary, 2001). Publishing your manuscript in a professional journal. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Dallas, TX.
Jackson, S., Holt, M. L., & Nelson, K. W. (November, 2000). Attribution theory and developmental school counseling. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Counseling Association, Houston, TX.
Nelson, K. W., & Brendel, J. M. (November, 2000). Ethnicity issues in family therapy: Therapist perceptions. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Denver, CO.
Jackson, S., Holt, M. L., & Nelson, K. W. (October, 2000). School counseling, licensing, and attribution theory. Presented at the Fourth Annual Conference on School-University Partnerships co-sponsored by The Texas A&M University System and the Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX.
Guerra, J., Yingling, L., & Nelson, K. W. (August, 2000). Secrets from Marriage and Family Therapists. Presented at the 26th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, San Antonio, TX.
Nelson, K. W. (March, 2000). Nonacademic admission criteria in doctoral CACREP counselor education Programs. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Washington, DC.
Nelson, D. W., &Nelson K. W. (1995). Healthy relationships skills, a cognitive behavioral model. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Dallas, TX.
Nelson, D. B., &Nelson K. W. (January, 1994). Skill level patterns in marital relationships. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, San Antonio, TX
Chavarry, M., & Nelson, K. W. (January, 1986). Managing parenting and a career presented. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Houston, TX.
Nelson, D. B., & Nelson K. W. (January, 1985). Relationships skills mapping. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, San Antonio, TX
Nelson, K. W., Oliver, M., & Simmons, S. (January, 1984). Group treatment of abusive parents and their children. Presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Dallas, TX.
Nelson, D. B., & Nelson K. W. (January, 1983). Physically abusive marital relationships: A skill profile. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C.
TEACHING
Courses Taught, 1990-present (Asterisks indicate courses developed)
Introduction to Counseling; Counseling Strategies; Counseling Process; Personality & Behavior; Counseling Theories*; Practicum, Introduction to Marriage &Family Counseling*; Counseling Families in Crisis*; Family Counseling Strategies*; Counseling Couples*; Family Counseling with Children and Adolescents*; Gender, Class, & Cultural Issues in Family Counseling*; Ethical & Professional Issues in Family Counseling*; Theory & Practice of Multicultural Counseling; Independent Studies; Consultation; Advanced Counseling Theories*; Doctoral Practicum*; Doctoral Internship*; Leadership and Administration in Counseling*; Advanced Counseling Strategies*; Applications of Family Counseling in School and Community Counseling Settings*; Qualitative Research*.
SERVICE
University
Member, University Tenure and Promotion Committee, 2008-2009
Member, Faculty Developmental Leave Committee, 2008-present
Member, Institutional Review Board: Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects, 2007 - present.
Graduate Education Curriculum Retreat for Selected Faculty, 2003
Member, EAP Selection Committee, 2002-03
Member, Committee for Program Evaluation & Self-Study of Master's Degree in English, 2000-2001
College of Education Representative, Faculty Senate, 1999-01
Member, Faculty Senate Executive Committee, 1999-01 Member,
Faculty Senate Student Affairs Committee, 1999-01
Member, Graduate Council, 1999-2001
Chair, Graduate Council Subcommittee on Admissions, 1999-00
Member, SACS Library Committee, 1999
Member, Retention Task Force Committee, 1998
Member, Senate Ad Hoc Faculty Workload Committee, 1997-99
Member, Title III, Transculturation Program, 1996
College of Education
Advisor, Garcia Center, 2005-present
Member, Curriculum Coordinating Committee, 1994-96, 2004-2006
Member, Committee to Revise Tenure and Promotion Policies, 2004-05
Member, Curriculum & Instruction Doctoral Faculty Search & Screen Committee, 2005
Member, Graduate Student Task Force, 2002-03
Member, Committee to Revise Tenure and Promotion Policies, 2001-03
Member, Committee to Revise Curriculum Coordinating Policies, 2001
Member, Advisory Committee for Organizational Structure, 2000
Member, Tenure & Promotion Committee, 1999-00
Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology
Coordinator of Marriage and Family Counseling Track 1993-present
Developed All Courses &Curriculum for Marriage and Family Counseling Track
Member, Masters Program Admission Committee, 2002-present
Chair, Masters Program Clinical Committee, 2002-04
Coordinator, Practicum/Internship 2002-2004
Developed CACREP Accredited Masters' Degree Practicum/Internship Manual Including Resource List of Practicum/Internship Field Sites, 2002
Developed CACREP Accredited Masters' Degree Practicum/Internship Manual for Site Supervisors, 2002
Initiated Semester Meetings and Training for Practicum/Internship Site Supervisors, 2003
Initiated On Campus Semester Site Fairs to Assist Contact and Placement of Practicum/Internship Students with Area Field Sites, 2003
Coordinator, COE Counseling and Training Clinic, 2002-2008
Organized and Created College of Education Counseling and Training Clinic, 2002
Developed Policies and Procedures for COE Counseling and Training Clinic, 2002
Supervised Development of Intake, Assessment, Treatment Plan,
and Other Forms for the COE Counseling and Training Clinic, 2002Member, Doctoral Program Admission Committee, 2001-present
Member, Doctoral Curriculum Committee, 1998-present
Researched, Developed, & Taught Seven New Courses in Ph.D. Counselor Education Doctoral Program, 1999-03
Member, Search & Screen Committee for Three Faculty Positions, 2008
Chair, Search & Screen Committee for Three Faculty Positions, 2007
Chair, Search & Screen Committee for Senior Faculty, 2004
Chair, Search & Screen Committee for Department Chair, 2001
Chair, Search & Screen Committee for Department Chair, 1995-96
Member, Search & Screen Committee, 2000
Member, Search & Screen Committee, 1999
Member, Search & Screen Committee, 1997
CACREP Accreditation Committee 1995-present
Supervised the Preparation and Request for a Local Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, a National Honor Society for Counseling Students and Professionals, 1998-99
Faculty Sponsor, Theta Alpha Mu Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota 1999-04
Professional Memberships and Leadership
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Reviewer Program Proposals, 1998-2008
AAMFT Divisional Leadership Conference, Washington D.C., March 1995
AAMFT Divisional Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C., April 1996
Texas Representative to AAMFT Council of Divisional Presidents, 1996
Texas Representative to Governance Day, 1995
Texas Representative to Governance Day, 1994
Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
President, 1995-197
President Elect, 1994
Past President, January 1997-98
Committee Member, TAMFT Licensure Task Force, 1998-99
Conference Chair, 1995
Conference Chair, 1998
Secretary, 1993
Liaison, Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists, 1993
Chair, Nominating Committee, 1990
Co-Chair, Family PAC, 1989
Member, Board of Directors 1986-90
Voluntary Certification Task Force, 1982
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Secretary, 1992-93
Treasurer, 1991
President, 1984
Secretary, 1982
American Counseling Association
Reviewer Program Proposals, 2005-present
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
Member, Ethics Advisory Network 2000-2001
Association for Humanistic Counseling and Development
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Texas Counseling Association
Chair, Program Committee, 1999
Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Gulf Coast Counselors Association
Texas Counselors for Social Justice
Honor Society Membership
Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Theta Mu Chapter, 1999-present
Society for Humanistic Psychology, Division 32 of American Psychology Association
Awards
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Distinguished Service Award, 2007
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Divisional Contribution Award, 1998
Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Meritorious Service Award, 1983
Distinguished Service Award 1990, 2000
Service Recognition Award 1989, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002
Truax Foundation Award for Outstanding Alumni, Department of Counseling, East Texas State University, 1995
Accreditation, Certification
Accreditation, Certification
Selected as Member of Three Accreditation Site Teams, Council on Accreditation
of Counseling and Counseling Related Programs (CACREP), 2000-present
Secretary, Marriage and Family Therapy Certifying Association, 1983-91
Community Service
Turning Points Counseling Center, Inc.: A Non-profit Counseling Organization
Member, Board of Directors, 2003-2005
Families Forward (formerly Parent's Anonymous)
Member, Advisory Board,1998-02
Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas
Department of Chaplain Services, Clinical Pastoral Education Program
Member, Professional Consultation Committee, 1993-00
Member, Self Study Committee for Reaccredidation, 1993-94
Member, Admissions Committee, 1993-95
Child Abuse Council of South Texas
President, 1986-1987
Board Member, 1982-1989
Public Relations, 1984-1986
Council of Government (COG) Association for Children, Youth & Families
Board Member, Interagency Project, 1981-82
Kingsville Independent School District, Curriculum Evaluation and Goal Setting,
Community Task Force Member, 1975-76
Award: Outstanding Young Women of America 1977
Invited Presentations: Local, Regional, and National
Nelson, K. W., & Oliver, M., (September, 2008). Messy cases: Ethical issues. Presented at the Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Corpus Christi, TX.
Oliver, M., & Nelson, K. W. (July, 2008). Ethics as wisdom. Presented at the Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Corpus Christi, TX.
Nelson, K. W. (January, 2008). Narrative therapy: Reconstructing life stories. Presented at the Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Corpus Christi, TX.
Oliver, M. and Nelson, K.W. (September, 2008). Ethics and legislation: View from differing perspectives. Presented at the Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Nelson, K. W. (August, 2007). Marriage survivorship. Presented at the First South Texas Conference for Parents, Navigating the Cancer Journey through Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond Hospital Parents of Children with Cancer Conference sponsored by Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
Nelson, K. W., & Oliver, M. (June, 2007). Confidentiality, triangulation, and family therapy: Ethical and therapeutic issues. Presented at the Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Corpus Christi, TX.
Nelson, K.W. (October, 2006). The ethics of solution focused supervision. Presented at the Annual Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology Site Supervisors & Advisory Board Meeting at TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi, TX.
Nelson, K. W., Ferguson, D., & O’Neill, E. (June, 2006). Common ethical dilemmas of new counselors. Presented at the Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Corpus Christi, TX.
Nelson, K. W. et al. (April, 2005). Publishing in ACA refereed journals: Suggestions from the council of editors. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, Atlanta, GA.
Nelson, K. W. (March, 2005). Best practices in supervision: An ethical issue. Presented at the Annual Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology Site Supervisors & Advisory Board Meeting at TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi, TX.
Nelson, K. W. et al. (February, 2005). Research applications of emotional intelligence assessments. Prsented at the 2nd Annual Emotional Intelligence Conference at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX.
Nelson, K. W., & Oliver, M. (June, 2004). Ethical issues in marriage and family therapy. Presented at the Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Corpus Christi, TX.
2-28-04
“Research in Counselor Education”
Co-Presenter
Second Annual Mini-Conference, Education 2004: No Student Left Behind, Center
for Educational Development, Evaluation & Research, TAMU-CC
9-10-03
“The Ethics of Internet Counseling,”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
3-01-03
“ACA Student Members’ Perceptions of Wellness, Stress, Progress, and
Program Satisfaction”
First Annual Mini-Conference, Education 2003: Moving Forward
Center for Educational Development, Evaluation & Research, TAMU-CC
3-01-03
“Critique of Assessment Measures with Families”
Co-Presenter
First Annual Mini-Conference, Education 2003: Moving Forward
Center for Educational Development, Evaluation & Research, TAMU-CC
3-01-03
“A Critique of Doctoral Programs: Organizational Innovations”
Co-Presenter
First Annual Mini-Conference, Education 2003: Moving Forward
Center for Educational Development, Evaluation & Research, TAMU-CC
12-05-02
“Practicum/Internship Guidelines” & “Solution Focused Supervision”
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology Site Supervisors & Advisory
Board Meeting, TAMU-CC
9-27-02
“Parent Consultation Strategies for Counselors, Teachers, and Administrators”
Region II Education Service Center
8-22-02
“Functional and Dysfunctional Family Roles”
South Texas Social Workers Annual Conference
3-13-02
“Common Ethical Dilemmas in Marriage and Family Therapy”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
2-22-02
“Healthy Families”
Garcia Arts Center, The Family Place
2-17-01
“Engaging Family Members in Play Therapy”
Coastal Bend Association of Play Therapy
11-15-00
“Ideal Learning Environments in Doctoral Programs”
South Texas Research and Development Center Symposium
8-09-00
“Emotional Connection: A Factor Often Overlooked in the Family Therapy
of Oppositional Children & Adolescents”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
5-11-00
“Positive Discipline Strategies: Selecting a Level of Response”
Sanders Elementary PTA Luncheon for Volunteers
2-09-00
“Trends and Practices Presented at the 2000 Annual TAMFT Conference”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
11-20-98
“National and State Legislature Update on Strengthening Families”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
9-25-98
“Counseling Troubled Children and Their Families”
Educational Service Center Region II
11-21-97
“Treating Families in Crisis”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
5-17-96
“Current Trends in Managed Care”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
4-21-96
“Nondues Revenue for Division Associations,” Panel Facilitator
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Divisional Leadership Conference,
Washington, D.C
2-12-96
“Women In Transitions: Redefining Relationships”
Women’s Center for Education and Service, TAMU-CC
6-29-95
“Current Ethical Issues in Private Practice”
Continuing Education Seminar
6-02-95
“Ethical Issues in Managed Care”
Licensed Professional Counselors of Nueces County
5-12-95
“Relationship Skills Mapping: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to the
Assessment of Couple Relationships”
Nueces County Psychological Association
3-18-95
“Division Relationships with Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory
Boards,” Panel Facilitator
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Divisional Leadership Conference,
Washington D.C
4-19-95
“Local, State, and National Issues for Mental Health Providers”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
3-28-95
“Healthy Relationships: Going Beyond the Male/Females Roles”
Charter Hospital Woman’s Wellness Series at Spohn South
10-12-94
“Understanding the Psychology of Children Who Have Been Abused”
Women’s Shelter Volunteer Training
11-4-93 “Its Never Too Late to Be Happy, A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to
Emotional Wellness”
Charter Hospital Women’s Wellness Series
6-18-93
“False Memory Syndrome Controversy”
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
9-24-92
“He Said, She Said: Couple Communication”
Charter Counseling Center in Corpus Christi Community Seminar
9-27-91
“Handling Difficult People”
Thomas Spann Clinic Staff Training
6-26-91
“Developmental Characteristics of Adolescents”
Community Forum: Teens, the Critical Service Gap
Child Abuse Prevention Council of South Texas
6-18-91
“Dealing with our Emotional Selves”
Memorial Medical Center In-service for Chaplains
4-11-91
“Depression and Suicide Issues”
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Staff Seminar for Employees
2-16-91
“Changing Role of the Women in the Family”
Charter Counseling Center at Calallen Community Seminar
2-21-91
“Stress Management”
Dupont Seminar for Employees
2-7-91
“Stress Management”
Coastal Bend Health Plan Employee Training
1-29-91
“Stress Management Seminars”
Corpus Christi Independent School District, Central Office Employees
1-18-91
“Counseling Survivors of Sexual Trauma, Treating Sexual Offenders in
Therapy”
Continuing Education Seminar
12-1-90
“Treating Sexual Offenders”
Charter Counseling Center at Corpus Christi, Professional Seminar
11-29-90
“Working With Adult Survivors of Incest”
Women’s Shelter of Corpus Christi Staff Training
11-13--90
“Communication with Difficult People”
Charter Counseling Center in Port Aransas Community Center
10-13--90
“Journey to the Self”
Charter Hospital Community Women’s Seminar
10-12-90
“Treating Child Sexual Abuse”
Nueces County Psychological Association
9-21-90
“Use of Family Sculpture in Treatment”
Charter Hospital-Conduction Education for Counselors
7-14-90
“Depression; Emotional Trauma of Sexual Assault; Signs, Symptoms &
Parental Reactions to Child Sexual Abuse”
Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Services, Annual Training Session for Volunteers
7-10-90
“Community Stress Management Seminar”
Charter Hospital Center at 5 Points
4-27-90
“Sexual Assault: A Community Response, Recovery & Healing for Adult
Victims”
Nueces County Sexual Assault Task Force
4-20-90
“Recognizing Clues & Intervening with Suicidal Clients”
Alice and Kingsville MHMR Caseworker Training
2-09-90
“Treating Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse”
Nueces County Psychological Association
1-18-90
“Stress Management Seminar for Employees”
Thomas Spann Clinic
1-11-90
“Stress Management Seminar”
Corpus Christi Board of Women Realtors
9-23-89
“Step Parenting”
Texas Agriculture Extension Service: Today's Woman Seminars
6-26-89
“Communication with Abused Children”
Educational Service Center Region II In-service for Educators and Nurses
4-27-89
“Child Abuse and Molestation”
St. Philip the Apostle, Works of Mercy Committee, Series of Educational Lectures
4-07-89
“Parent Education”
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers District 16 Annual Meeting
3-16-89
“Stress Management Seminar for Parents and Students”
Corpus Christi Academy
2-15-89
“Speaker and Panel Member: Legal and Emotional Issues Related to Nonpayment
of Child Support”
YWCA Public Forum
10-28-88
“Effect of Abuse on Development of Children and Teens”
Regional Service Center In-service for School counselors
10-25-88
“Effect of Addiction on the Family”
Charter Hospital Community Seminar
10-22-88
“Depression; Emotional Trauma of Sexual Assault; Signs, Symptoms &
Parental Reactions to Child Sexual Abuse”
Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Services, Annual Training Session for Volunteers
8-22-88
“Identifying Emotional Problems and Symptoms of Child Abuse: What to
Do”
City of Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Latch Key Program Staff Training
6-30-88
“How to Communicate with Abused Children”
Texas Department of Human Services Foster Parent Program Training
6-11-88
“How to Raise Responsible Children in Today's Society”
Presbyterian Church of Aransas Pass Saturday Seminar
3-05-88
“Self Esteem”
Diocese of Corpus Christi, Office of Youth Ministry, Annual Youth Conference
2-20-88
“Play Therapy with the Sexually Abused Child”
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Annual Regional Conference on Child
Sexual Abuse
10-15-87
“Community Seminar on Healthy Families”
Charter Counseling Center at Kingsville
10-15-87
“Your Child's Self Esteem”
Yeager Elementary School PTA
8-25-87
“Building Self Esteem in Your Children”
Second Baptist Church Seminar for Parents and Childcare Workers
6-4-87
“Effect on Marital Relationship for Couples Who Have Lost a Child”
Compassionate Friends Meeting
4-03-87
“Sexual Abuse Issues as Related to Drug & Alcohol Dependency”
Chemical Dependency Unit of South Texas In-service Staff Training
2-20-87
“Treatment for Family Members of Sexual Abuse Victims”
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Annual Region B Conference on Child
Sexual Abuse
2-12-87
“Child Abuse Issues for Educators”
Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting
1-16-87
“Family Issues Surrounding Adolescent Sexuality”
Diocese of Corpus Christi, Department of Schools, Christian Sexuality Workshop
for Instructors
10-29-86
“Counselors Work with Problems of Physical and Emotional Abuse”
Gulf Coast Counselors Association, Continuing Education Seminars
11-1-86
“Counselors Work with Problems of Physical and Emotional Abuse”
Gulf Coast Counselors Association, Continuing Education Seminars
8-06-86
“Developmental Issues Related to Counseling”
Memorial Medical Center Inservice for Chaplains
6-24-86
“Life Skills as Related to Recovery”
Corpus Christi Drug Abuse Council Women's Seminar
6-14-86
“Family Influences on Individual Behaviors a Counseling Model”
Life Skills Seminar
4-17-86
“Stress Management Seminar”
Caller-Times Publishing Company Staff Training
4-12-86
“Depression; Emotional Trauma of Sexual Assault; Signs, Symptoms &
Parental Reactions to Child Sexual Abuse”
Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Services, Annual Training Session for Volunteers
3-06-86
“South Texas Child Abuse Council Area Schools Inservice Training”
Region II Educational Service Center
4-29-85
“Emotional Effects and Stresses of Victims and Workers During National
Disasters”
Public Health Department Staff Training
3-26-85
“Stress Management Seminar”
Memorial Medical Center Support Group for Cancer Survivors
3-24-85
“Child Sexual Abuse Issues”
Gulf Coast Counselors Association Continuing Education Seminar
2-02-85
“Child Sexual Abuse Issues”
Gulf Coast Counselors Association Continuing Education Seminar
5-18-84
“Counseling Strategies for Children”11-01-84
“Used and Abused Teens”
City Council PTA Parent Education
9-18-84
“Understanding and Working with the Sexually Abused Child”
Gulf Coast Counselors Association Meeting
8-29-84
“Signs and Symptoms of Abuse in Young Children”
Texas Department of Human Resources Child Development and Day Care Services,
Annual Training for Day Care Workers
6-09-84
“Family Violence”
Information, Referral, & Crisis Intervention Service
Annual Training for Volunteers
11-4&5-83
“Raising Adolescents”
Diocese of Corpus Christi & Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family
Therapy Joint Conference on Family Life
10-15-83
“Assertive Communication for Women”
Life Skills Seminars
9-17-83
“Family Violence”
Information, Referral, & Crisis Intervention Service
Annual Training for Volunteers
3-13-82
“Divorce and Effect on Young children”
Bay Area Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference
1-12-82
“Family Violence”
Information, Referral, & Crisis Intervention Service
Annual Training for Volunteers
4-09-81
“Concerns & Strategies for Working Mothers”
Portland Community Center Seminar
2-07-81
“Assertive Communication for Women”
Life Skills Seminars
8-24-80
“Conflict Resolution”
Corpus Christi Area Women's Political Caucus Annual Retreat
6-21-80
“Assertive Communication for Women”
Life Skills Seminars
Areas of Interest
Counselor Education, Training, and Supervision
Program Development & Accreditation in Counseling
Learning Environment: Student Experiences, Perceptions, Identity, and Ethnicity
Issues
Lived Experiences: Qualitative Research Based on Phenomenological Methodology
Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselor Education, Training, Supervision,
and Practice