Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich
Department of Counseling
The University of Akron
302 Buchtel Common
Akron OH 44325-5007
Voice: 330-972-6851
Fax: 330-972-5292
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
Counselor Education and Supervision
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
CACREP Accredited Program
Minor: Applied Statistics and Research Methods
2008
M.S.
Human Sexuality
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
2004
B.S.W.
Social Work
Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
2002
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Supervisor Designation, #E1000321, Ohio
Licensed Professional Counselor, #5533, Colorado
Approved Clinical Supervisor, #833, Center for Credentialing Education
National Certified Counselor, #220129, National Board Certified Counselors
Registered Play Therapist, #T1572, Association for Play Therapy
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES:
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Headley, J. A. (in press). Facilitating career development
concerns of gender transitioning individuals: Professional standards and competencies.
Career Development Quarterly.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Lenz, A. S. (in press). The experiential consultation training
model. Counselor Education and Supervision.
Lenz, A. S., Sangganjanavanich, V. F., Balkin, R. S., Oliver, M., & Smith, R. L. (2012).
Wellness model of supervision: A comparative analysis. Counselor Education and
Supervision, 51, 207-221. doi: 10.1002/j.1556-6978.2012.00015.x
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Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Magnuson, S. (2011). Using sandtrays and miniature figures to
facilitate career decision making. Career Development Quarterly, 59(3), 264-273. doi:
10.1002/j.2161-0045.2011.tb00068.x
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., Lenz, A. S., & Cavazos, J. Jr. (2011). International students during
employment seeking: A phenomenological study. Journal of Employment Counseling,
48(1), 17-26. doi: 10.1002/j.2161-1920.2011.tb00107.x
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Black, L. L. (2011). The initial development of the multicultural
supervision scale. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, and Research,
38, 18-36.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Cavazos, J. Jr. (2010). Workplace hostility, violence, and
discrimination: Toward social justice and advocacy. Journal of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
and Transgender Issues in Counseling, 4, 187-201. doi:10.1080/15538605.2010.524844
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., Cook, K., & Rangel-Gomez, M. (2010). Filial therapy with
monolingual Spanish speaking mothers: A qualitative examination. The Family Journal,
18, 195-201.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Black, L. L. (2009). Clinical supervision for international
counselors-in-training: Implications for supervisors. Journal of Professional Counseling:
Practice, Theory, and Research, 37, 52-65.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2009). Career development practitioners as advocates:
Understanding gender transition. Journal of Employment Counseling, 46(3), 128-135.
doi: 10.1002/j.2161-1920.2009.tb00075.x
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Magnuson, S. (2009). Averting role confusion between doctoral
students and major advisers: Adviser disclosure statements. Counselor Education and
Supervision, 48(3), 194-203. doi: 10.1002/j.1556-6978.2009.tb00074.x
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Milkavich, A. K. (2008). A narrative approach to career
counseling: Applications to the interpretation of the MBTI and SII. VISTAS 2008.
Retrieved from http://www.counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas08/Sanggan.htm
BOOK CHAPTERS/ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES:
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Nolrajsuwat, K. (in press). Counseling in Thailand. In T. H.
Hohenshil, N. E. Amundson, & S. G. Niles (Eds.), International Counseling
Handbook. Alexandra, VA: American Counseling Association.
Flamez, B., Cavazos Jr., J., Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Watson, J. C. (2012). Developing
scholarship through mentoring and reflection: A transformative process for doctoral
students. In C. J. Boden, & S. M. Kippers (Eds.), Pathways to transformation:
Learning in relationship. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
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Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2012). My dream jobs: What do I know? In T. M. Lara, M.
Pope, & C. W. Minor (Eds.), Experiential activities for teaching career counseling
classes and facilitating career groups (Vol. III) (pp. 172-174). Broken Arrow, OK:
National Career Development Association.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2012). The career counselor who I want to be. In T. M. Lara, M.
Pope, & C. W. Minor (Eds.), Experiential activities for teaching career counseling
classes and facilitating career groups (Vol. III) (pp. 136-137). Broken Arrow, OK:
National Career Development Association.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011). A creative project: Helping children of color learn about
self-concept and career options through lifespan career development theories. In M.
Pope, J. S. Pangelinan, & A. D. Coker (Eds.), Experiential activities for teaching
multicultural competence in counseling. Alexandra, VA: American Counseling
Association.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011). Confronting prejudice and stereotypes: Working with
transgender individuals. In M. Pope, J. S. Pangelinan, & A. D. Coker (Eds.),
Experiential activities for teaching multicultural competence in counseling.
Alexandra, VA: American Counseling Association.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Black, L. L. (2010). Research methods. In G. J. McAuliffe, & K.
P. Eriksen (Eds.), Handbook of preparing counselors (pp. 153-162). Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage.
Cook, K., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010). Coconstructed stories. In S. Degges-White, &
N. Davis (Eds.), Integrating the expressive arts into counseling practice: Theory-based
interventions (pp. 189-190). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co.
Black, L. L., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008). Immediate feedback in counseling. In F. T.
L. Leong (Ed.), Encyclopedia of counseling (Vol. IV) (pp. 207-209). Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage.
BOOKS:
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Reynolds, C. A. (Eds.) (contracted, in progress). Introduction to
professional counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2005). [Real life after sex reassignment surgery: Male-to-female
transsexuals]. Bangkok: Sangsan Publishing House.
NON PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:
Byars-Winston, A., Belvin II, B. J., Sensoy-Briddick, H., McCarthy, A. K., Infanzon, J. L., &
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2012, Summer). NCDA member voices on diversity and
cultural inclusion. Career Developments Magazine, Summer, 28(3), 10-13.
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Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011). Career development grants for underserved populations.
Career Convergence. Retrieved from: www.careerconvergence.com
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008). Developing competencies in career assessments as a career
counselor. Colorado Counseling Association Newsletter, 9, 7.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
NATIONAL CONFERENCES:
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2012, June). Career and social transition of transsexual employees
in the workplace. Session presented at the annual conference of the National Career
Development Association, Atlanta, GA.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., Schomaker, S., & Alvarez, C. (2012, June). Ethical, legal, and
multicultural considerations in career counseling supervision. Session presented at the
annual conference of the National Career Development Association, Atlanta, GA.
Goodman, J., Savickas, M., Hansen, S., Glavin, K., Sangganjanavanich, V. F., Waller, B., &
Rivera, L. (2012, June). A response from the counseling profession to the insecure world:
A Proposal. Session presented at the annual conference of the National Career
Development Association, Atlanta, GA.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2012, March). Developmental Vs. pathological: DSM V and gender
identity disorder in childhood. Session presented at the annual conference of the
American Counseling Association, San Francisco, CA.
Goodman, J., Pope, M., Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Tang, M. (2012, March). A response from
the counseling profession to the insecure world: A Proposal. Session presented at the
annual conference of the American Counseling Association, San Francisco, CA.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Black, L. L. (2011, October). Leaders of ideas: Creating cultures
of inquiry and scholarship in counselor education programs. Session presented at the
biannual conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,
Nashville, TN.
Schwartz, R. C., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F., (2011, October). Negotiating success in the real
world of counselor education. Session presented at the biannual conference of the
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Nashville, TN.
Smith, R. L., Sangganjanavanich, V. F., Schomaker, S., & Davis, R. J. (2011, October). Career
counseling supervision: A model to work from. Session presented at the biannual
conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Nashville, TN.
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Evans, K., Glavin, K., Lara, T., Sangganjanavanich, V. F., Tang, M., Willis, C., & Walker, B.
(2011, October). Teaching career counseling? These strategies and resources are for
you! Session presented at the biannual conference of the Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision, Nashville, TN.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011, July). Career development of transsexual women and men
during gender transition. Session presented at the annual conference of the National
Career Development Association, San Antonio, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011, June). Techniques and interventions in career counseling
supervision. Session presented at the annual conference of the National Career
Development Association, San Antonio, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011, March). Career development of transsexual women and men
during gender transition. Session presented at the annual conference of the American
Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA.
Helm, H. M., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, October). Play therapy supervision: Training
for becoming a registered play therapist supervisor. Session presented at the annual
conference of the Association for Play Therapy, Louisville, KY.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, July). Incorporating sandtray into career counseling: Who,
what, when, and how. Session presented at the annual conference of the National Career
Development Association, San Francisco, CA.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Cook, K. (2010, July). Career fantasy: An activity for guidance
curriculum. Session presented at the annual conference of the American School
Counselor Association, Boston, MA.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Black, L. L. (2009, October). The multicultural supervision scale:
Enhancing a quality of clinical supervision and fostering multicultural supervision
competencies. Session presented at the biannual conference of the Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision, San Diego, CA.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Lenz, A. S. (2009, October). Transformational leadership:
Experiential consultation training model as a service to local community agencies.
Session presented at the biannual conference of the Association for Counselor Education
and Supervision, San Diego, CA.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2009, July). Utilizing sandtray and miniatures to facilitate the
career decision-making process. Session presented at the annual conference of the
National Career Development Association, St. Louis, MO.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Smith, R. L. (2009, July). Critical components of career
counseling supervision in the twenty first century. Session presented at the annual
conference of the National Career Development Association, St. Louis, MO.
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Helm, H. M., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008, October). Developing skills in play therapy Supervision theory and technique. Session presented at the annual conference of the
Association for Play Therapy, Dallas, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008, March). Enhancing the use of the DISCOVER in career
counseling and development for college students: A major selection process. Session
presented at the annual conference of the American Counseling Association, Honolulu,
HI.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Milkavich, A. K. (2008, March). A narrative approach to career
counseling: Applications to the interpretation of the MBTI and SII. Session presented at
the annual conference of the American Counseling Association, Honolulu, HI.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2007, October). Transitioning genders and sex reassignment
surgery: Implications for counselor educators and counselors. Poster presented at the
biannual conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,
Columbus, OH.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Black, L. L. (2007, October). Clinical supervision for
international counselor-in-training: Practices, difficulties, and recommendations. Poster
presented at the biannual conference of the Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision, Columbus, OH.
REGIONAL CONFERENCES:
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Headley, J. A. (2012, September). Clinical supervision for
counselors working with transsexual women and men during gender transition. Session
presented at the biannual conference of the North Atlantic Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision, Niagara Falls, NY.
Odegard, M. A., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, October). Infusing social justice and
advocacy in counselor education curriculum. Session presented at the biannual
conference of the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,
Chicago, IL.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Lenz, A. S. (2010, October). Constructivist teaching paradigm:
The experiential consultation training model. Session presented at the biannual
conference of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,
Williamsburg, VA.
Lenz, A. S., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, October). Developing empathic responding in
masters-level students: Evidence for a photovoice strategy. Session presented at the
biannual conference of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision, Williamsburg, VA.
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Lenz, A. S., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, October). Wellness model of supervision for
counselors in training: Implications for learning outcomes. Session presented at the
biannual conference of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision, Williamsburg, VA.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008, October). The multicultural supervision scale (MSS):
Identifying supervisor cultural competencies. Session presented at the biannual
conference of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,
Houston, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Black, L. L. (2008, October). The multicultural supervision scale
(MSS). Session presented at the biannual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association
for Counselor Education and Supervision, Breckenridge, CO.
Jain, S., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008, October). Process of hiring international
graduates as faculty member: Advantages and challenges. Poster presented at the
biannual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision, Breckenridge, CO.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Black, L. L. (2006, October). Supervising international students.
Session presented at the biannual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision, Grand Teton, WY.
STATE CONFERENCES:
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2012, November). Developmental vs. pathological: DSM V and
gender identity disorder in childhood. Session presented at the annual conference of the
Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, OH.
Lenyk, J. M., Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Prevosnak, V. (2012, November). Preventing
counselor impairment: Mindfulness as self-care for counselors. Session presented at the
annual conference of the Ohio Counseling Association, Columbus, OH.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011, November). Career development of transsexual women and
men during gender transition. Session presented at the annual conference of the Ohio
Counseling Association, Columbus, OH.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011, April). Play therapy with children with reactive attachment
disorder. Session presented at the annual conference of the Ohio Association for Play
Therapy, Columbus, OH.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, November). Play therapy with children with attachment
issues. Session presented at the annual conference of the Ohio Counseling Association,
Columbus, OH.
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Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Cook, K. (2009, November). Filial therapy with Spanish speaking
mothers: Contents, contexts, and considerations. Session presented at the annual
conference of the Texas Counseling Association, Dallas, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Lenz, A. S. (2009, November). Consultation in action:
Experiential consultation training model (ECTM). Session presented at the annual
conference of the Texas Counseling Association, Dallas, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Capps, J. E. (2006, September). Transitioning genders and sex
reassignment surgery: Implications to counselors. Session presented at the annual
conference of the Colorado Counseling Association, Longmont, CO.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS:
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2012, March). Filial therapy. Presented at the Annual Conference of
the Society for the Advancement of Marriage and Family Counselors/Therapists, The
University of Akron, Akron, OH.
Headley, J., & Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2012, March). Transgressing the binary
classification of gender: Understanding transgender women’s experiences and
embracing diversity. Presented at the Biennial Graduate Gender Symposium, The
University of Akron, Akron, OH.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011, August). Child teacher relationship training. Presented at the
Center for Child Development, The University of Akron, Akron, OH.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, June). Sand therapy. Presented at the Department of
Counseling and Educational Psychology Training Clinic, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, April). Beyond understanding the principles: Ethical practice
in play therapy. Presented at the Coastal Bend Chapter, Texas Association for Play
Therapy, Corpus Christi, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2010, February). Filial therapy with Spanish speaking mothers.
Presented at the annual of the Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and
Research Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2009, July). Ethical and legal considerations in play therapy.
Presented at the Coastal Bend Chapter, Texas Association for Play Therapy, Corpus
Christi, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2009, March). Filial therapy: Improving parent-child relationships.
Presented at the Coastal Bend Chapter, Texas Association for Marriage and Family
Therapists, Corpus Christi, TX.
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Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2009, February). Play therapy anytime, anyplace: A portable play
room. Presented at the Theta Alpha Mu Chapter, Chi Sigma Iota, Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F., & Zammaripa, M. X. (2008, September). How to conduct literature
review. Presented at the Counseling Education Research Consortium, Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
GRANTS
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011). Child teacher relationship therapy with children with
internalizing disorders ($2,000). College of Education, The University of Akron.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2009). The multicultural supervision scale: A confirmatory factory
analysis ($1,500). Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008). Using the marshack interaction method in parent
consultation ($1,040). Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and Research,
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008). Spanish-speaking parents’ experiences in filial therapy: A
phenomenological study ($1,780). Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and
Research, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2007). Graduate student research grant ($1,594.70). Graduate
Student Association, University of Northern Colorado.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral Program
Department of Counseling
The University of Akron, Akron, OH
CACREP Accredited Master’s and Doctoral Programs
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August 2010 - present
August 2011 - present
Developed, revised, and updated course syllabi, assignments, and evaluation methods for
traditional and web enhanced graduate level counseling courses
Advised master’s and doctoral students regarding their degree plans
Directed and mentored doctoral students in research and scholarly related activities
Chaired and served on doctoral dissertation committees
Served on the department, college, and university committees
Developed research grant proposals to seek funding
Assisted master’s and doctoral programs in meeting current standards and requirements
of the CACREP reaccreditation
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Accounted for teaching, instructing, and evaluating graduate students in following
classes:
Master’s Course
Group Counseling
Practicum in Individual Counseling
Summer 2011, 2012
Spring 2011, Summer & Fall
2011
Seminar in Counseling
Spring 2011
Career Development and Counseling Across the Lifespan Fall 2010, Summer 2012
Doctoral Course
Advanced Practicum
Clinical Supervision II
Internship
Legal and Ethical Issues in Counselor Education
Advanced Counseling Theories
Summer 2012
Spring 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2011
Fall 2010, 2012
Assistant Professor
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
CACREP Accredited Master’s and Doctoral Programs
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August 2008 - July 2010
Developed, revised, and updated course syllabi, assignments, and evaluation methods for
traditional and hybrid graduate level counseling courses
Advised master’s and doctoral students regarding their degree plans
Directed and mentored doctoral students in research and scholarly related activities
Chaired and served on doctoral dissertation committees
Served on the department and college committees
Developed research grant proposals to seek funding
Assisted master’s and doctoral programs in meeting current standards and requirements
of the CACREP accreditation
Accounted for teaching, instructing, and evaluating graduate students in following
classes:
Master’s Course
Introduction to Counseling
Career Counseling
Play Therapy
Summer 2009, 2010
Spring, Summer, & Fall 2009, Spring,
Summer 2010
Fall 2008, Summer 2009, Spring 2010
Doctoral Course
Advanced Appraisal Techniques
Consultation: Theories and Methods
Introduction to Research and Statistics
Fall 2009
Spring 2009, 2010
Fall 2008
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Teaching Assistant
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
CACREP Accredited Master’s and Doctoral Programs
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January 2007 - July 2008
Developed course syllabi and assignments for traditional and hybrid an undergraduate
level course
Assisted primary instructors in developing course syllabi, assignments, and evaluation
methods for traditional and hybrid graduate level counseling courses
Organized teaching materials, activities, and schedules
Facilitated class discussions, activities, and presentations
Accounted for teaching, instructing, and evaluating undergraduate and graduate students
in following classes:
Undergraduate Course
Career Theories and Employment Trends
Master’s Course
Foundation of Play Therapy
Career Theory, Counseling, and Assessment
Counseling Children and Adolescents
Family Systems
Sexuality Counseling
Practicum in Individual Counseling
Fall 2006, 2007
Practicum in Couple and Family Therapy
Practicum in Child, Adolescent, and Family Intervention
Summer 2008
Spring 2008
Fall 2007, Spring 2008
Fall 2007
Spring 2007
Fall 2007, Spring 2007,
2008,
Spring 2007
Fall 2006
Doctoral Course
Research Seminar in Counselor Education and Supervision
Spring 2008
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Career Counselor
Career Services
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
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Provided career counseling to university students, employees, and alumni with
diverse backgrounds
Administered and interpreted career assessments (e.g., MBTI, SII, Self-Direct Search,
StrengthsQuest) and computer-assisted career guidance programs (e.g., DISCOVER)
Assisted clients in career development and related issues (e.g., job search, interview,
resume writing, career decision making, and career transition)
Provided peer supervision and consultation to staff career counselors
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Conducted a training for the director, assistant director, and staff career counselors in
widely used career assessments
Assisted in job and internship fairs, and career service outreach programs
Counselor
Psychological Services Clinic
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
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Provided individual, couple and family, group counseling, and play therapy to clients
with diverse psychological challenges and cultural backgrounds
Referred the particular clients to seek appropriate services (i.e., Eating Disorders,
Dementia)
Participated in and contributed to individual and group supervision
Accounted for treatment plans and documentation
Counselor
Gender Reassignment Institute (Preecha Aesthetic Institute)
Bangkok, Thailand
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March - July 2005
Provided individual counseling to domestic and international transgender clients seeking
gender reassignment surgery
Accounted for treatment plans and documentation
Educated clinical staff in the development of Gender Identity Disorder and the culture of
transgender community
Provided and updated empirical research in transgender issues and gender transition to
the Director for presentations at national and international conferences
Developed and implemented a program that helped post-operative transsexual clients for
physical, psychological, and social adjustments
Coordinated with network hospitals and medical institutions for annual workshops and
conferences
Counselor
Division of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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August 2005 - July 2008
October 2003 - September 2004
Provided individual counseling to male-to-female transsexuals who considered having
gender reassignment surgery
Provided individual and group counseling to male-to-female transsexuals who had
undergone gender reassignment surgery
Accounted for treatment plans and documentation
Developed treatment guidelines for staff counselors working with post-operative
transsexuals
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CONSULTATION EXPERIENCE
Consultant
Gender Reassignment Institute (Preecha Aesthetic Institute)
Bangkok, Thailand
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Provided consultation to the Board of Directors regarding cultural differences among
diverse transgender groups in the U.S.
Provided trainings and workshops in counseling transsexual women and men during
gender transition to clinicians and physicians
Consulted with clinicians about working with the U.S. transgender clients
Consultant
Monfort College of Business
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
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Observed over 1,000 students’ presentations for the final course presentations
Evaluated students’ presentations on public speaking behaviors and presentation skills
Provided consultation to professors in the College of Business regarding classroom
presentations as well as students’ public speaking behaviors and presentation skills
Contributed to the 2008 reaccreditation of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
(the nation's highest honor for quality and performance excellence) for Monfort College
of Business
Consultant
Family Outreach (Non-Profit Organization)
Corpus Christi, TX
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April 2009 – March 2010
Provided consultation to and assisted the Clinical Director in developing a play therapy
training center
Provided supervision and consultation in play therapy to pre-licensed and licensed
professional counselors
Conducted trainings and workshops in play therapy to pre-licensed and licensed
professional counselors
Consultant
May - August 2007
School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education, College of Education
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
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Processed the information regarding a CACREP reaccreditation for the Clinical
Counseling (M.A), School Counseling (M.A.), Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in
Couple and Family Therapy (M.A.), and Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.)
programs
Developed database in assessing student learning outcomes for a CACREP
reaccreditation by implementing the university computer software for assessments
(TracDat)
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Provided updated information and reported progress to faculty supervisors regarding
research and program assessment projects
Coordinated with faculty and staff in university, college, and school levels for gathering
information related to the CACREP reaccreditation review for all counseling graduate
programs
Assistant
Drs. Corey and Corey, Groups: Process and Practice (8th ed.)
Thompson Brooks/Cole Publishing
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July - September 2007
Searched peer-reviewed journal articles related to group counseling and psychotherapy
for the revision of Groups: Process and Practice (8th ed.)
Provided updated information regarding current literature pertaining to group counseling
and psychotherapy
Assisted Drs. Corey and Corey in processing and completing literature search and review
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
National Career Development Association (NCDA)
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC), inactive
Association for Play Therapy (APT)
REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES)
Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (RMACES), inactive
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES), inactive
STATE ORGANIZATIONS:
Ohio Counseling Association (OCA)
Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA)
Ohio Association for Play Therapy (OHAPT)
Texas Counseling Association (TCA), inactive
Texas Career Development Association (TCDA), inactive
Texas Association for Play Therapy (TAPT), inactive
Colorado Counseling Association (CCA), inactive
Colorado Association for Play Therapy (CAPT), inactive
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
EDITORIAL APPOINTMENTS:
Editorial Board Reviewer
Journal of Employment Counseling
2008-present
Editorial Board Reviewer
Counselor Education and Supervision
2011-present
Ad Hoc Editorial Board Reviewer
Counselor Education and Supervision
2009-2011
Ad Hoc Editorial Board Reviewer
Career Development Quarterly
Editorial Board Reviewer
Awareness Journal, Colorado Counseling Association
2008-present
2006-2008
NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
Co-chair
2012-present
Leadership Alumni Association Taskforce, National Career Development Association
Chair
2010-present
ACES/NCDA Commission, National Career Development Association
Member
2012-present
NCDA International Students Taskforce, National Career Development Association
Member
Diversity Committee, National Career Development Association
2011-present
Member
2009-present
Professional Standards Committee, National Career Development Association
Member
University Education Committee, Association for Play Therapy
2010-present
Member
Key Awards Committee, Association for Play Therapy
2009-present
Team Member (Site Visit)
2009-present
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
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Member
Approved Centers Task Force, Association for Play Therapy
2009-2010
Member
Conference Proposal Review Committee, Association for Play Therapy
2009-2011
Volunteer
Annual Conference, American Counseling Association
2008
STATE APPOINTMENTS:
Co-chair
2012-present
Ethics and Professional Identity Committee, Ohio Counseling Association
Assistant Continuing Education Director
Ohio Association for Play Therapy
2012-present
Government Relations
Ohio Career Development Association
2011-present
Member
Listserv Taskforce, Ohio Counseling Association
2011
Director
Executive Board, Texas Career Development Association
2009-2010
Member
Executive Board, Texas Counseling Association
2009-2010
Member at Large
Coastal Bend Chapter, Texas Association for Play Therapy
2009-2010
President Elect
Rho Epsilon, Chi Sigma Iota International Honorable Society
2007-2008
Graduate Student Representative
Colorado Association for Play Therapy
2007-2008
Volunteer
Annual Conference, Colorado Counseling Association
2006-2007
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UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS:
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Coordinator
2011-present
Counselor Education and Supervision (PhD) Program, Counselor Education Track
Department of Counseling
College of Education
The University of Akron
Member
Computing & Communications Technologies Committee
Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate
The University of Akron
2011-2014
Chair
2010-2011
Other PhD Program Subcommittee
Doctoral Programing Committee
College of Education
The University of Akron
Secretary
Personnel Committee
College of Education
The University of Akron
2010-present
Chair
Member
Diversity Committee
College of Education
The University of Akron
2012-present
2011-2012
Member
Assistant Professor Position Search
Department of Counseling
College of Education
The University of Akron
Member
Visiting Professor Position Search
Department of Counseling
College of Education
The University of Akron
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Spring 2012-present
Summer 2011
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Member
Doctoral Dissertation Committee:
Richard Maroon (Counselor Education and Supervision)
Maryann Meniru (Counselor Education and Supervision)
Kristi Williams (Counselor Education and Supervision)
Joe Rizzo (Counselor Education and Supervision)
Chair
Fall 2011-present
Fall 2011
Graduate Faculty Category II, Dr. Cyndi Reynolds
Department of Counseling
College of Education
The University of Akron
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI
Faculty Advisor
Counseling Education Research Consortium
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
2008-2010
Chair
2008-2010
Student Monitoring Committee
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Co-Chair
Master’s Comprehensive Examination
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
2008-2010
Member
Curriculum Development Committee
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
2008-2010
Reviewer
Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and Research
College of Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
2008-2009
Co-chair
2010
Doctoral Dissertation: The Wellness Model of Supervision, A. Stephen Lenz, Defended
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Member
2009
Doctoral Dissertation: A Qualitative Examination of Couple Relationship: Parents of
Children with Autism, Ileana Lane, Defended
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
LEADERSHIP TRAININGS
Leadership academy. (2010-2011, July). National Career Development Association, San
Francisco, CA.
CACREP team member training. (2009, October). Council for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs, San Diego, CA.
Leadership academy. (2009, October). Association for Play Therapy, Atlanta, GA.
Unlocking leadership doors: Your key to the leader within. (2007, October). Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus, OH.
Leadership retreat. (2008, Spring). Counselor Education and Supervision Program, University of
Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
Leadership retreat. (2006, Spring). Counselor Education and Supervision Program, University of
Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
Leadership retreat. (2005, Fall). Counselor Education and Supervision Program, University of
Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
GRANTS
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2011). Child teacher relationship therapy with children with
internalizing disorders ($2,000). College of Education, The University of Akron.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2009). The multicultural supervision scale: A confirmatory factory
analysis ($1,500). Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008). Using the marshack interaction method in parent
consultation ($1,040). Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and Research,
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2008). Spanish-speaking parents’ experiences in filial therapy: A
phenomenological study ($1,780). Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and
Research, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
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Sangganjanavanich, V. F. (2007). Graduate student research grant ($1,594.70). Graduate
Student Association, University of Northern Colorado.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Faculty Advisor, Honorable Mention, Doctoral Level, ACA Student Ethics Competition
American Counseling Association
2012
Dean’s Citation for Excellence Award
University of Northern Colorado
2008
Commencement Farewell Speaker
University of Northern Colorado
2008
Graduate Academic Excellence Award
Center for International Education, University of Northern Colorado
2008
Graduate Scholar
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Colorado
2008
Outstanding Career Counselor
Career Services, University of Northern Colorado
2007
International Scholar
P.E.O International Peace Scholarship, P.E.O. International
2006-2008
Recipient
Jongrak Krainam Scholarship, University of Northern Colorado
2006-2008
Recipient
Diversity Scholarship, University of Northern Colorado
2005-2007
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