Susan L. Perry
Professor, College of Education
Department of Counseling
Associate Professor, College of Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
ECDC 148
6300 Ocean Dr. Unit 5818
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5818
(361) 825-2622
susan.perry@tamucc.edu
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
| Ed.D. | Texas A&M University - Commerce, 1981 |
Counseling with emphases in counselor education, marriage and family therapy, and research |
| M.S. Ed. | Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, 1976 | Counseling |
| B.A. | Washington College - Chestertown, Maryland, 1971 | Sociology |
Credentials
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #01290v
Issued 1992
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor # 05015
Issued 1983
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinical Member
Positions
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Visiting Assistant Professor, 2005- present
Adjunct Assistant Professor - 1998, 1999 - 2000
Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas
Department of Social Sciences, Psychology
Term Appointment, 2004 - 2005
Adjunct Instructor, 2001 - 2004
Private Practice -Psychotherapy and Consultation, 1985 - present
Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Texas
University Counseling Center Counselor, 1982-1985
State University of New York - Oswego, New York
Assistant Professor, 1981-1982
Private Practice - Psychotherapy, 1981- 1982
Texas A&M University -Commerce
Graduate Assistant in the Housing Department, 1978-1981
Teaching Assistant in Counseling, 1981
Internships, College Counseling Center, 1979-1980
Greenville Community Mental Health Center, 1980-1981
Division of Social Services, State of Delaware, Kent County
Supervisor, Child Protective Services, 1976-1978
Social Worker, Child Protective Services, 1972-1976
Social Worker, Public Assistance Intake, 1971- 1972
Honors and Awards
President (1989), Treasurer (1986-7), and Secretary (1990), Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
TAMFT Award for Meritorious Service, 1990
TAMFT Special Commendation, 1989
Outstanding Young Women of America, 1983
Graduated with departmental honors at Washington College, 1971
SCHOLARSHIP
Publications
Oliver, M. & Perry, S. (January, 2008) (in press). Couples therapy with borderline disordered individuals. The Family Journal: counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families.
Perry, S. &Oliver, M. Gottman method. In M. Oliver (Ed.), Reviewing our common body of knowledge: MFT license exam preparation manual (3rd ed.). (pp. 79 - 87). Austin: Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Perry, S. Counselor educators' and supervisors' information and attitudes regarding the sex role of women. Dissertation study.attitudes
Presentations
Perry, S. Developing ethical thinking. Presented at Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Perry, S. Dissociative disorders. Presented at Coastal Bend Association For Marriage and Family Therapy.
Perry, S. & Pierce, N. Stress management for counselors. Educational Service Center.
Perry, S. Simplicity (11 weeks). All Saints' Episcopal Church.
Perry, S. Building community. Asbury United Methodist Church staff.
Perry, S. Making positive changes in your life. Speeches presented to the public.
Perry, S. Life Scripts. Networking for the Nineties.
Perry, S. Holiday stress. Bayview Hospital, West Corpus Christi Rotary, local radio show.
Perry, S. Single parenting. Charter Hospital and Beeville Community College.
Perry, S. & Pierce, N. Relationship Skills Course (10 weeks). Asbury United Methodist Church
TEACHING
Academic Courses Taught, 2001 -present
Counseling Strategies*
Master's Practicum* (with Dr. Oliver)
Master's Internship
Career & Vocational Assessment
Counseling Theories*
Career Theories*
Introduction to Counseling
Learning & Motivation
General Psychology* (undergraduate)
Human Growth & Development* (undergraduate)
SERVICE
University
WEAVE Liaison, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, TAMU-CC, 2007
Chair, Distance Learning Committee, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, TAMU-CC, 2006
Member, Rape Crisis Ad Hoc Committee, TAMU-K, 1985
Member, Institutional Self-Assessment Committee, SUNY-Oswego, 1982
Community
All Saints' Episcopal Church
Member, Vestry
Member, Compassionate Living Committee
Chair, Balanced Living Committee
Volunteer, Food Pantry
Professional Memberships
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Coastal Bend Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Family PAC Chair, 1989-90