W. Matthew Shurts

W. MATTHEW SHURTS

Montclair State University

Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Educational Development

One Normal Ave.

Upper Montclair, NJ 070634208 Princeton Avenue

Greensboro, NC 27407

(336)834-9862(973)655-7190 (Office)

(973)655-7163 (Fax)

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EDUCATION:

Ph.D. Candidate, Degree Expected MayAugust 2004, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Counseling and Counselor Education, CACREP-Accredited Program

Current GPA=4.00

Dissertation Title—The Relationship Among Marital Messages Received, Marital Attitudes, Relationship Efficacy, and Holistic Wellness in UnmarriedAmong Never-Married, Traditional-Aged Undergraduate College Students

M.S./Ed.S., December 2001, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro,

Marriage and Family Counseling & Community Counseling, CACREP-Accredited Program

GPA=4.00

B.A., May 1997, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Communication Major, Sociology Minor

GPA=3.50 (Cum Laude)

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Licensed Professional Counselor Board Eligible

National Certified Counselor, 2002

PREPARE/ENRICH Instrument Training, 2001

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Professor—Montclair State University

September 2004-Present

Teaching multiple counseling courses at the graduate level

Member of numerous committees at both department and university levels

Advisement and mentoring of students in the Counseling Program

Assessment Crisis Team Member (ACT)—Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center

January 2002-PresentJuly 2004

Conducted emergency mental health assessments in Guilford and Randolph County hospitals
Consultant for Emergency Department physicians responsible forwhen determining disposition for hospital patients
Completed necessary legal paperwork to involuntarily commit patients when necessary

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued):

Inpatient Counselor—Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center (Doctoral Internship)

January 2002-July 2002

Conducted individual, group, and family counseling with adult psychiatric inpatient population
Conducted assessments, assigned diagnoses, and developed treatment plans for potential inpatient adults and youth

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PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued):

Doctoral Internship—Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center

January 2002-July 2002

Conducted individual, group, and family counseling with adult psychiatric inpatient population

Conducted assessments, assigned diagnoses, and developed treatment plans for potential inpatient adults and youth

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PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued):

Masters’ InternshipYouth Counselor—Youth Focus, Inc., Greensboro, NC (Masters Internship)

August 2000-May 2001

Conducted individual and family counseling with at-risk youth
Performed intake evaluations, assigned diagnoses, and developed treatment plans for at risk-youth
Led group counseling sessions in both residential and school settings

Research Assistant—The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

August 1999-2001

Served as assistant to Drs. Jane Myers and Gerald Juhnke in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development
Conducted research on a variety of subjects including love, wellness, and substance abuse
Assisted in the development and maintenance of Chi Sigma Iota’s web publication Excellence in Research Counseling
Co-authored an article for the Chi Sigma Iota newsletter, Exemplar

Practicum—Hospice of Greensboro

August 1999-December 1999

Worked with Kaleidoscope Kids, a bereavement program for children and their families
Facilitated youth and adult bereavement groups
Performed a bereavement-awareness puppet show at numerous elementary schools

Youth Director—First United Methodist Church, Wilson, NC

June 1997-January 1998

Oversaw all aspects of youth program for 1800-member church
Established and directed a Youth Council of parents and students
Coordinated a team of over 20 adult volunteers

SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE:

Internship Supervisor—The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Counseling and Educational Development

Fall 2003 & Spring 20044 (Present)3

Provide individual and group supervision to Masters-level community counseling and student development interns
Conduct visits to internship sites and maintain dialogue with site hosts

Assign final grades to all interns

Practicum Coordinator—The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Counseling and Educational Development

August 2001-PresentPresentMay 2003-May 2004

Coordinate(dd) all practicum activities for Masters-level counseling students in various courses

CED 641—Counseling Children, Spring 2004

CED 642—Substance Abuse Counseling, Spring 2003

CED 610—Helping Relationships, Fall 2002

CED 612—Counseling Over the Lifespan, Spring 2002

CED 602—Student Development in Higher Education, Fall 2001

Supervise(d d) and schedule(d) all graduate assistants assigned to these courses

SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE (Continued):

Practicum Supervisor—The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Counseling and Educational Development

August 2001-May 2003May 2004PresentPresent

Supervise(d) Masters-level counseling students during various practica

Teach/taught practicum sections of helping skills to non-counseling students

COURSES TAUGHT:

COUN 559—Dynamics of Group Process

Montclair State University, Fall 2004 (2 sections)
Three credit hour course introducing students to useful group facilitation skills

COUN 572—Self-Critiquing for Improved Counselor Competence

Montclair State University, Fall 2004
Three credit hour course teaching advanced counseling skills in practicum environment

CED 210—Career & Life Planning

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Fall 2003

Three credit hour course covering issues around career development and personal growth

CED 310—Helping Skills

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Spring 2003, Fall 2002

Three credit hour course teaching basic facilitation skills to undergraduates

CED 310—Helping Skills

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Fall 2002

Three credit hour course teaching basic facilitation skills to undergraduates

CED 506C—Institutes in Education: Counseling for Middle and Later Life

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Fall 2001
One credit hour course teaching basic helping skills to gerontologists

SEMINARS TAUGHT:

APA Format—Tips for the Uninitiated

September 12, 2003

Brown Bag Lunch sponsored by the Counselor Education Student Association and Chi Sigma Iota organizations at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Professional seminar outlining the basics of using APA style in manuscripts
Encore presentation requested based on positive feedback the previous year

APA Format—A Gentle Introduction

September 30, 2002

Brown Bag Lunch sponsored by the Counselor Education Student Association and Chi Sigma Iota organizations at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Professional seminar outlining the basics of using APA style in manuscripts

GUEST LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS:

Your Counseling Degree and Career Possibilities: Thinking Outside of the Box

Fall 2003

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 647B—Consultation and Counselor Education: Theory & Practice
Masters Level Course

GUEST LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS (Continued):

Computers & Assessment: An Overview

Fall 2003

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 777A—Advanced Assessment
Doctoral Level Course

Wellness and the World of Work: Taking a Holistic Approach

Spring 2003

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 210—Career/Life Planning

Premarital Counseling: Rationale and Intervention Strategies

Spring, 2003

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 691—Advanced Clinical Seminar in Couples and Family Counseling
Masters Level Course

Your Counseling Degree and Career Possibilities: Thinking Outside of the Box

Fall 2002

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 647B—Consultation and Counselor Education: Theory & Practice

Masters Level Course

GUEST LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS (Continued):

Wellness: Applications for College Students

Fall 2002

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 310—Helping Skills

Conducting Premarital Counseling: Basic Strategies for Intervention

Spring, 2002

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 691—Advanced Clinical Seminar in Couples and Family Counseling
Masters Level Course

Love Styles and Wellness: Implications for Students

Spring 2002

Davidson Community College; Psychology 301—Interpersonal Psychology

GUEST LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS (Continued):

The Relationship Between Love and Personal Wellness

Fall 2001

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 310—Helping Skills

The Interplay of Love Attitudes and Wellness

Summer 2001

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 310—Helping Skills

GUEST LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS (Continued):

Wellness and Love: Correlations and Implications

Summer 2001

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Counseling and Educational Development 210—Career/Life Planning

HONORS/AWARDS:

National/International

Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Chi Sigma Iota International, 2004

Outstanding Advocacy Poster Presentation Award, Chi Sigma Iota International, 2003

Chi Sigma Iota International Fellow, 2001

State

Third-Place Poster Presentation, Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association, 2000

University/Local

Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Upsilon Nu Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2003-2004

Summer Research Award, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2003

Marion Pope Franklin Award, Counselor Education Student Association, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2003

Outstanding Advocacy Poster Presentation Award, Chi Sigma Iota International, 2003

Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Counselor Education Student Association, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2002

Cohort Award, Counselor Education Student Association, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2002

Student Employee of the Year Finalist, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2002

Summer Research Award, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2001

Chi Sigma Iota International Fellow, 2001

Joyce Daughtry White Scholarship, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Education, 2000

Third-Place Poster Presentation, Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association, 2000

Charles Hayes Fellowship, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1999

Dean's List, seven semesters, Wake Forest University, 1993-1997.

PUBLICATIONS:

Refereed Journals

Cashwell, C. S., Myers, J. E., & Shurts, W. M. (in press, Winter 2004). Using the developmental counseling and therapy model to work with a client in spiritual bypass: Some preliminary considerations. Submitted for review. Journal of Counseling and Development.

Shurts, W. M., & Shoffner, M. F. (in press, SpringWinter 20045). Providing career counseling for collegiate student-athletes: A learning theory approach. Journal of Career Development, 31(23), TBA.

Myers, J. E., & Shurts, W. M. (2002). Measuring positive emotionality: A review of instruments assessing love. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 34, 238-254.

Manuscripts Under Review

Shurts, W. M., & Shoffner, M. F. Providing career counseling for collegiate student-athletes: A learning theory approach. Submitted for review.

Shurts, W. M., & Myers, J. E. The relationships between love, liking, and wellness: Implications for college student romance.

Manuscripts & Research In Progress

Cashwell, C. S., Shurts, W. M., Spurgeon, S., Degges-White, S., & Barrio, C. Innovations in teaching couples’ counseling: Incorporating developing role-plays into the process.

Gibbons, M. M., & Shurts, W. M. A primer on computers and assessment: What every counselor needs to know.

Shurts, W. M. Postmodern supervision: A review and critique of feminist, narrative, and solution-focused approaches.

Shurts, W. M. Premarital counseling: Toward an Adlerian model for practice.

Book Chapters

Degges-White, S., & Shurts, W. M. (in press). Wellness in the adult population. In J. E. Myers & T. J. Sweeney (Eds.) Wellness in Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practice. American Counseling Association.

Newsletter Articles

Shurts, W. M. (Spring, 2003). CSI Update. Counselor Education (CED Newsletter—UNCG), 11.

Shurts, W. M. (Winter, 2003). CSI Update. Counselor Education (CED Newsletter—UNCG), 11.

Shurts, W. M. (Fall, 2002). CSI Update. Counselor Education (CED Newsletter—UNCG), 10.

Shurts, M., & Myers, J. E. (2000). Excellence in counseling research. Chi Sigma Iota Exemplar, 15, 7.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

National Presentations

Shurts, W. M., & Gibbons, M. M. (2005). Help—I've never studied the DSM-IV-TR!An introduction for DSM-IV-TR beginners. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association. Atlanta, GA. *LEARNING INSTITUTE—INVITED HALF-DAY PRESENTATION*

Shurts, W. M., & Myers, J. E. (2005). The relationships among marital messages received, marital attitudes, relationship self-efficacy, and holistic wellness among never-married, traditional-aged undergraduates. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association. Atlanta, GA.

(Accepted) Shurts, W. M., & Gibbons, M. M. (2004). My program didn’t cover the DSM-IV-R! A gentle introduction to assessment, diagnosis, and disposition for the DSM-IV-R neophyte. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association. Kansas City, MO.

National Presentations (Continued):

(Accepted) Gibbons, M. M., & Shurts, W. M. (2004). Ethical Issues and Suggestions for Practitioners: Considering the Role of Internship Site Supervisor. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association. Kansas City, MO.

Shurts, W. M., Barrio, C. A., Myers, J. E. (2003). Advocating for wellness: Helping the helpers. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association. Anaheim, CA.

National Presentations (Continued):

Myers, J. E., Sweeney, T. J., Barrio, C. A., & Shurts, W. M. (2003). The indivisible self: An empirically-based, emerging model of wellness. Anaheim, CA..

International Committee Membership (2003). Experiencing the international group: US counselors working abroad. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association. Anaheim, CA.

Shurts, W. M., & Armeniox, L. F. (2002). Infusing business & marketing across courses: An integrative approach. National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Park City, UT.

Watson, J. C., & Shurts, W. M. (2002). Infusing technology: How do I know where to begin? National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Park City, UT.

National Presentations (Continued)

Myers, J. E., Shurts, W. M. (2002). Diversity in perceptions of love: Wellness as a unifying philosophy. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association. New Orleans, LA.

Shurts, W. M., & Wills, J. B. (2001). Premarital Counseling: A realistic model for getting involved. Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association. San Antonio, TX.

Regional & State Presentations

Shurts, W. M., & Andrisani, F. (2004). Innovative preventative techniques—Teaching inclusive premarital counseling. North Atlantic Region of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference. Mystic, CT.

Roland, C., Pierce, G., & Shurts, W. M. (2004). A diverse blend: Postmodern/feminist approach to supervision with counselors-in-training. North Atlantic Region of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference. Mystic, CT.

Shurts, W. M., Gibbons, M. M., & Williams, D. J. (2003). Reflections on supervision training: Doctoral students’ first intensive experience. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference. Chattanooga, TN.

Shurts, W. M. (2003). Incorporating Premarital Counseling Training into Marriage and Family Curricula. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference. Chattanooga, TN.

Cashwell, C. S., Degges-White, S., Gainey, C., Shurts, W. M., & Spurgeon, S. (2001). Helping students translate theory into practice in couples and family counseling. Annual Conference of the South Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Athens, GA.

State Presentations

Shurts, W. M., & Gibbons, M. M. (2004). Help—I’ve never studied the DSM-IV! An introduction for DSM-IV beginners. Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Charlotte, NC.

Wills, J. B., & Shurts, W. M. (2003). Advocating for marriage: Should counselor have a role? Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Charlotte, NC.

Gibbons, M. M., & Shurts, W. M. (2003). Computer-based assessment and counseling: Some preliminary considerations. Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Charlotte, NC.

Shurts, W. M. (2002). A Marketing Primer: Conceptualizing the Process. Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Greensboro, NC.

State Presentations (Continued)

State Presentations (Continued):

Shurts, W. M. (2002). Premarital counseling: Strategies for engaging the engaged. Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Greensboro, NC.

Wills, J. B., & Shurts, W. M. (2001). Increase your earning potential: Marketing your counseling degree. Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Greensboro, NC.

Shurts, W. M., & Wills, J. B. (2001). Divorce Prevention: The state of premarital counseling. Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Greensboro, NC.

Shurts, W. M., & Wills, J. B. (2000). The clinical treatment of sexual dysfunctions: Female and male arousal and orgasmic disorders. Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Charlotte, NC.

Erwin, M., & Shurts, W. M. (2000). The nuts and bolts of starting a private counseling practice. Annual Conference of the North Carolina Counseling Association. Charlotte, NC.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Counseling Association

International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Association for Specialists in Group Work
Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling

Southern North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

North Carolina Counseling Association

North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
North Carolina Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
North Carolina Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling

Counselor Education Student Association, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Counseling and Educational Development

HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS:

Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International

HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS (Continued):

Mortar Board Honorary Society

Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

National Service

Technology Committee Member, Association of Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling, 2003.

Technology Interest Network, Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, 2003.

International Committee Member, American Counseling Association, 2002-2003

Student Volunteer, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, 2002

Technology Committee Member, Chi Sigma Iota International, 1999-2002

Student Volunteer, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, 2001

Student Volunteer, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, 2000

Regional Service

Supervision Interest Network, Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, 2003.

Community Counseling Interest Network, Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, 2003.

Technology Interest Network, Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, 2001-Present

University/Local Service

Faculty Search Committee, Montclair State University, 2005

Course Coordinator—Group Dynamics, Montclair State University, 2004-2005

International Committee Member, American Counseling Association, 2002-2003

President-Elect, President, and Past President, Upsilon Nu Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, 2001-2004

Student Volunteer, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, 3-21-2002

Technology Interest Network, Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, 2002

Technology Committee Member, Chi Sigma Iota International, 1999-2002

Technology Committee Chair/Webmaster, Upsilon Nu Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, 2000-Present

Vice President-External, Counselor Education Student Association, 2000-2001

Student Volunteer, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, 3-15-2001

Student Volunteer, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, 3-21-2000

Professional Development Committee Member, Counselor Education Student Association, 1999-2000

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS COMPLETED:

Conducting Web-Based Searches for Grants and Funding