Rings CV v.12/13/16 FACULTY VITAE NAME: Jeffrey Alan Rings, Ph.D. POSITION: Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology Coordinator, Professional Counseling Programs Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education College of Education and Behavioral Sciences University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO 80639 CONTACT: 201A McKee Hall, Campus Box 131 Office: 970.351.1639 Fax: 970.351.2625 Email: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: 2014 - Present Licensed Psychologist (PSY.0004118, exp. 8/31/2017) State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies EDUCATION: Year Degree Institution Area of Study 2009 Ph.D. University of Denver Denver, CO Counseling Psychology APA-Accredited 2000 M.A. Northwestern University Evanston, IL Counseling Psychology 1996 B.A. Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Psychology 1 Rings CV v.12/13/16 WORK EXPERIENCE: Professional Academic: Years Institution Position Responsibilities 2016 – Present University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO Associate Professor (tenured), Counseling Psychology Teaching, Research, Service, Supervision 2011 – 2016 University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology Teaching, Research, Service, Supervision *Awarded 2016 Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2009 – 2011 University of Colorado, Denver, Aurora, CO Instructor, School of Medicine, Psychiatry Research 2005 – 2008 University of Denver, Denver, CO Instructor, Counseling Psychology Teaching 2006 – 2007 University of Denver, Denver, CO Graduate Teaching Assistant, Counseling Psychology Teaching, Supervision 2006, 2007 (Summers) University of Denver, Denver, CO Instructor, Center for Innovative and Talented Youth Teaching 2004 – 2008 University of Denver; Denver, CO Research Assistant, Counseling Psychology Research Professional Non-Academic: Years Institution Position 2006 – 2008 The Children’s Hospital; Aurora, CO Psychiatric Emergency Services Clinician, Emergency Department 2000 – 2004 Crisis Clinic of King County; Seattle, WA Crisis Services Clinical Supervisor 1997 – 1998 Children’s Shelter of Santa Clara County; San Jose, CA Children’s Counselor 1997 FamiliesFirst Foster Agency; Support Counselor 2 Rings CV v.12/13/16 Campbell, CA 1996 – 1997 St. Andrews Residence Homes; San Jose, CA Facility Manager/ Direct Care Counselor Clinical/Counseling Experience: Years 2009 – 2011 Institution Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 19 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center; Denver, CO Position Postdoctoral Fellow in Advanced Mental Illness Research and Treatment 2008 – 2009 Colorado State University Health Network; Fort Collins, CO Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern 2005 – 2008 The Children’s Hospital; Aurora, CO Doctoral Externship Therapist 2005 – 2007 University of Denver Counseling and Educational Services Clinic; Denver, CO Doctoral Practicum Therapist 2004 – 2005 University of Denver Health and Counseling Center; Denver, CO Doctoral Practicum Therapist 1999 – 2000 Hoffman Estates Department of Health and Human Services; Hoffman Estates, IL Masters Externship Therapist 1998 – 1999 St. Francis Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program; Evanston, IL Masters Practicum Therapist/ Case Manager Clinical Supervision Experience: 2008 – 2009 Colorado State University Health Network; Colorado State University. Direct clinical supervision of three doctoral practicum students, one semester each 2006 Department of Counseling Psychology; University of Denver. Direct clinical supervision of one master’s student in Counseling Psychology, one semester 2000 – 2004 Crisis Clinic of King County (WA). Live supervision of approximately 400 paid and volunteer crisis/suicide hotline phone workers 3 Rings CV v.12/13/16 AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION: Clinical Supervision Counseling Psychology Crisis Intervention Psychological Assessment Suicide Risk, Assessment, and Prevention Veterans Issues RESEARCH AREAS & INTERESTS: Clinical Supervision Counseling Psychology Crisis Intervention Suicide Risk, Assessment and Prevention Veterans Issues PUBLICATIONS: *Indicates data-based, empirical study Hernandez, T.D., Palafox, C., McFadden, K. L., Ramsberger, G., Rings, J.A., & Brenner, L. M. (2015). Acupressure as a model for complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatment following acquired brain injury: Translating lessons from the laboratory. International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 3(3). Advance online publication. doi:10.4172/2329-9096.1000269 Schenck, L.K., Eberle, K., & Rings, J.A. (2015). Insecure attachment styles and complicated grief severity: Applying what we know to inform future directions. Omega: The Journal of Death and Dying. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/0030222815576124 *Jenkins-Guarnieri, M.A., Horne, M., Wallis, A., Rings, J.A., & Vaughan, A. (2015). Quantitative evaluation of a first year seminar program: Relationships to persistence and academic success. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 16(4), 593-606. *Genuchi, M.C., Rings, J.A., Germek, M.D., & Erikson Cornish, J.A. (2015). Clinical supervisors' perceptions of the clarity and comprehensiveness of the Supervision Competencies Framework. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 9(1), 68-76. *Rings, J.A., Gutierrez, P.M., & Forster, J. (2014). Exploring prolonged grief disorder and its relationship to suicidal ideation among veterans. Military Behavioral Health, 2, 283-292. DOI:10.1080/21635781.2014.963758 *Gutierrez, P.M., Brenner, L.A., Rings, J.A., Devore, M.D., Kelly, P., Staves, P., … Kaplan, M. (2013). A qualitative description of female Veterans’ deployment-related experiences and potential suicide risk factors. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 69(9), 923-935. 4 Rings CV v.12/13/16 Gutierrez, P.M., Brenner, L.A., Wortzel, H., Harwood, J.E.F., Leitner, R.A., Rings, J.A., & Bartlett, S.R. (2012). Blister packaging medication to increase treatment adherence and clinical response: Impact on suicide-related morbidity and mortality. In J. Lavigne (Ed.), Frontiers in suicide research: research, treatment, and prevention. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Rings, J.A., Alexander, P.A., Silvers, V., & Gutierrez, P.M. (2012). Adapting the Safety Planning Intervention for use in a veteran psychiatric inpatient group setting. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 34(2), 95-109. Rings, J.A. (2010). My time with June: Overcoming my grief and loss "expertise." In Trotter, M., Koch, J. M., Sanger, S. E. & Skovholt, T. (Eds.). Voices from the field: Defining moments in counselor and therapist development. New York: Routledge. *Rings, J.A., Genuchi, M.C., Hall, M.D., Angelo, M.A., & Erickson Cornish, J.A. (2009). Is there consensus among predoctoral internship training directors regarding clinical supervision competencies? A descriptive analysis. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 3, 140-147. DOI: 10.1037/a0015054 Smith, R.D., Riva, M.T., & Rings, J.A. (2007). Group counseling: Activities for termination. In D. Viers (Ed.), The group therapists’ notebook: Homework, handouts, and activities for use in psychotherapy. Binghamton: Haworth Press. MANUSCRIPTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW: *Indicates data-based, empirical study *Luckman, D., O’Halloran, M.S., Rings, J.A., & Steeves, T. (2016). Working with medical and psychological illness: Nurses‘ experiences in treating eating disordered patients. Manuscript submitted for publication. *Walker, R., Softas-Nall, B., Rings, J. A., & Zwetzig, S. (2016). Attachment in lesbian couples and relationship satisfaction. Manuscript submitted for publication. *Wallis, A.L., Rings, J.A., Gretz, D.P., & Eberle, K.M. (2016). Assessing marijuana use, anxiety symptoms, and academic performance among college students. Manuscript submitted for publication. DISSERTATION: Rings, J.A. (2009). Perceived Closeness to the Deceased and its Predictive Effect on the Development of Prolonged Grief Disorder and Suicidality among Bereaved College Students. (Doctoral Dissertation, University of Denver). Dissertation Abstracts International, AAC 3372489. 5 Rings CV v.12/13/16 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (JURIED): *Indicates data-based, empirical study National Conferences: *Wallis, A.L., Gretz, D.P., Rings, J.A., & Eberle, K.M. (2016, August). Assessing marijuana use, anxiety symptoms, and academic performance among college students. Poster session presented at the 124th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO. *Walters, M.A., O’Halloran, M.S., Rings, J.A., Geiman, J.M., & Hall, D.M. (2016, August). Impacts of classism experiences on undergraduates’ attitudes toward seeking mental health services. Poster session presented at the 124th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO. *Mahoney, M. A., Softas-Nall, B., Rings, J. A., & Swanson, N. M. (2015, August). Homecoming experiences of student military veterans: Implications for psychologists. Paper presented at the 123rd annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON. *Walker, R., Softas-Nall, B., Rings, J.A., & Zwetzig, S. (2015, August). The role of sexual identity development and attachment style on relationship satisfaction among lesbian couples. Poster session presented at the 123rd annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON. *Kacmarski, J.A., Hicks, C., & Rings, J.A. (2014, August). Thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness as predictors of suicidal ideation. Poster session presented at the 122nd annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. *Valdez, J., Genuchi, M., & Rings, J.A. (2014, April). Breaking down the differences: Latino men gender role strain and depression. Poster session presented at the annual meeting for the American Counseling Association, Honolulu, HI. *Rings, J.A., Hutchins, T., Mahoney, M., Haug, R., & Reda, A. (2013, August). A phenomenological exploration of in-theater bereavement experiences among OEF/OIF veterans. Poster session presented at the 121st annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. *Rings, J.A., & Riva, M.T. (2012, August). Closeness to the deceased, prolonged grief disorder, and suicide risk among undergraduates. Poster session to be presented at the 120th annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL. *Rings, J.A., Gutierrez, P.M., Harwood, J.E.F., & Leitner, R.A. (2011, August). Prolonged grief symptomatology and its relationship to suicidal ideation among veterans. Poster session presented at the 5th Annual Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Conference: Improving Veterans Mental Health Care for the 21st Century, Baltimore, MD. 6 Rings CV v.12/13/16 *Rings, J.A., Gutierrez, P.M., & Harwood, J.E.F. (2011, March). Prolonged grief disorder and its relationship to self-directed violence among veterans: Preliminary findings. Poster session presented at the 2011 Department of Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Conference: All the Way Home, Boston, MA. *Germek, M.D., Rings, J.A., Genuchi, M.C., & Erikson Cornish, J.A. (2010, August). Expanding, defining, and operationalizing clinical supervision competencies. Poster session presented at the 118th annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA. *Rings, J.A., Gutierrez, P.M., Brenner, L.A., & Staves, P.J. (2010, July). Female Veterans' experiences of habituation to painful stimuli, perceived burdensomeness, and failed belongingness. Poster session presented at the 4th Annual Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Conference: Implementing a Public Health Model for Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Veterans, Baltimore, MD. *Rings, J.A., Hall, M.D., Genuchi, M.C., & Angelo, M.A. (2007, August). Do clinical supervisors agree with a competency-based approach to clinical supervision? A descriptive analysis. Poster session presented at the 115th annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA. *Vollmer, B., Bennett, S.L., Rings, J.A., Dittrick-Nathan, K., & Faragher, J.M. (2007, August). Offering treatment choice: Empowering clients and improving therapeutic outcome. Poster session presented at the 115th annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA. *Bennett, S.L., Vollmer, B.M., Cox, R.R., Rings, J.A., Dittrick-Nathan, K., Faragher, J.M., Angelo, M.A., & Druckman, C. (2006, August). Treatment choices and outcomes for problem gamblers. Poster session presented at the 116th annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA. Vollmer, B., Bennett, S., Cox, R., Kramer, J., Rings, J.A., Sanger, S., Kirshenbaum, S. (2005, August). Development of a collaborative structured interview for treatment planning to enhance the working alliance and outcome in psychotherapy. Poster session presented at the 113th annual meeting for the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. Regional Conferences: Geiman, J.M., Hall, D.M., & Rings, J.A. (2016, April). Addressing the mental health needs of transgender military personnel: A call for action. Poster session presented at the Annual Conference of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO. Hall, D.M., Geiman, J.M., & Rings, J.A. (2016, April). Addressing the impact of deployment on female service members and their youth: A call for further research. Poster session 7 Rings CV v.12/13/16 presented at the Annual Conference of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO. *Luckman, D., O’Halloran, M.S., Rings, J.A., & Steeves, T.M. (2016, April). [title] Poster session presented at the Annual Conference of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO. Eberle, K., Schenck, L., & Rings, J. A. (2015). Insecure attachment styles and complicated grief severity: Applying what we know to inform future directions. Poster session presented at the Annual Conference of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID. Ruechel, E., Motter, B, & Rings, J. A. (2015). Asexuality: An unexplored pathway to diversity in counseling psychology. Paper presented at UNC Research Day, Greeley CO. Ruechel, E.M., & Rings, J.A. (2013, April). Helping asexuality out of the closet: A call for acceptance. Poster session presented at the Annual Conference of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO. *Peters, A., Ruechel, E., & Rings, J.A. (2012, April). Prolonged grief symptom severity and suicide risk among bereaved LGBTQ undergraduates. Poster session presented at the 82nd annual Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Convention, Reno, NV. *Ruechel, E., Peters, A., & Rings, J.A. (2012, April). Impacts of blame assignment and cause of death on prolonged grief symptomatology and suicide risk. Poster session presented at the 82nd annual Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Convention, Reno, NV. Sones, J.R., & Rings, J.A. (2012, April). Later life repartnering and the family system: The current state of the literature and future directions. Poster session presented at the 82nd annual Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Convention, Reno, NV. Rings, J.A. (2010, May). Blister packaging medication to increase treatment adherence and clinical response: Impact on suicide-related morbidity and mortality. Presentation given to the 3rd annual Bridging the Divide Suicide Awareness and Prevention Summit sponsored by the Colorado Injury Control Research Center, Fort Collins, CO. *Rings, J.A., Bennett, S.L., Vollmer, B.M., Dittrick-Nathan, K., Faragher, J.M., & Cox, R.R. (2007, April). Treatment choices and outcomes for pathological gamblers. Poster session presented at the annual meeting for the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO. TEACHING: 2011 – Present: University of Northern Colorado College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education 8 Rings CV v.12/13/16 APCE 558 APCE 612 APCE 657 APCE 661 APCE 665 APCE 691 APCE 692 APCE 694 APCE 702 APCE 795 2005 – 2008: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Practicum in Individual Counseling Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling and Psychology Psychological Trauma and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Communities Family Systems Internship in Couples and Family Counseling Internship in Clinical Counseling Practicum in Couples and Family Therapy Doctoral Practicum in Individual Counseling External Practicum in Counseling Psychology University of Denver Morgridge College of Education Department of Counseling Psychology Rorschach: The Comprehensive System Peer Counseling Advanced Psychology GRADUATE STUDENT COMMITTEES Doctoral Research Committee Chair (Present) Kiersten Eberle, BA: Oral Comprehensive Exam passed, Spring 2016 Jennifer Geiman, BA: No committee activity has taken place as of yet David Gretz, MA: No committee activity has taken place as of yet Deon Hall, BA: No committee activity has taken place as of yet Caroline Hicks, BA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall 2015 Chloe Hinton, BA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall, Fall 2016 Elizabeth Ruechel, BA: Oral Comprehensive Exam passed, Spring 2014 Tricia Steeves, MA: Oral Comprehensive Exam passed, Spring 2016 Doctoral Research Committee Co-Chair (Past) Meag-gan Walters, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2015 Emily Dreiling, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2015 Richelle Walker, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2014 Diana Luckman, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2014 Michael Mahoney, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2014 9 Rings CV v.12/13/16 Doctoral Research Committee Membership (Present) Sarah Breseke, MA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall 2014 Bridget Burnor, MA: No committee activity has taken place as of yet Liesel Christoe-Frasier, MA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall 2015 Liz Gilchrist, MA: Written Comprehensive Exam passed, Fall 2016 Rachel Haug, BA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall, Fall 2016 Sara Hofmann, MA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall, Fall 2016 Jessica Hopkins, MA: Written Comprehensive Exam passed, Fall 2016 Lauren Ireland, MA: No committee activity has taken place as of yet Barry Motter, MA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall 2015 Debra Olilla, MS RN: No committee activity has taken place as of yet Nicole Swanson, MA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall, Fall 2016 Jesse Valdez, MA: Dissertation Proposal passed, Fall 2015 Doctoral Research Committee Membership (Past) John Scott Branson, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2016 Jessica Byrd, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2015 Marsha Cohen, Ph.D.: Dissertation defended, Fall 2016 Jenny Cureton, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2016 Rachel Gall, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2015 Kyle Johnson, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2016 Jason Kacmarski, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2016 Hannah Kreider, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Fall 2015 Elizabeth Leeper, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2016 Dayna Northart, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2015 Blair Nyline, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2016 Emily Oros, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2016 Annette Peters, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2015 Steven Pote, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2016 Janae Sones, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Summer 2016 Wipanee Sukerb, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Fall 2014 Tanya Watson, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2016 Brett Wilkinson, Ph.D: Dissertation defended, Spring 2016 Doctoral Advising (Present) Kiersten Eberle, BA (2015 – Present) Seneca Erwin, BA ( 2016 – Present) Deon Hall, BA (2015 – Present) 10 Rings CV v.12/13/16 Caroline Hicks, BA (2014 – Present) Chloe Hinton, BA (2014 – Present) Elizabeth Ruechel, BA (2014 – Present) Tricia Steeves, MA (2015 – Present) Susannah Turner, MA (2016 – Present) Doctoral Advising (Past) Dylan Ghaffari, BA (2014 – 2015) Yuge Guo, MA (2015 – Present) Jason Kacmarski, MA M.Ed. (2012 – 2013) Barry Motter, MA (2013 –2014) Blair Nyline, MA (2012 – 2013) Janae Sones, BS (2011 – 2013) REVIEWER: The Social Sciences Journal: Invited Reviewer, 2015 - Present Symbiosis Online Journal of Psychology: Invited Reviewer, 2014 - Present Training and Education in Professional Psychology: Invited Reviewer, 2013 - Present Journal of Mental Health Counseling: Invited Reviewer, 2013 - Present Death Studies: Invited Reviewer, 2010 – Present Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior: Ad-hoc Reviewer, 2010 – 2011 Reviewer for the 2011 United States Department of Veterans Affairs Annual Mental Health Conference, Baltimore, MD Reviewer for the 2011 United States Department of Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, Boston, MA Reviewer for the 2010 United States Department of Veterans Affairs Annual Mental Health Conference, Baltimore, MD FUNDED PROJECTS: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA VISN 19 MIRECC Fellowship Pilot Project Fund 11 Rings CV v.12/13/16 Title: Examining Prolonged Grief Disorder and its Relationship to Self-Directed Violence among Veterans Awarded: $4,526, 5/15/2010- 9/12/2011 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION: Organization Years American Counseling Association 2011 - Present American Psychological Association 1998- Present APA Division of Counseling Psychology (Division 17) 2004- Present APA Division of Military Psychology (Division 19) 2011- Present UNIVERSITY SERVICE AND HONORS: University of Northern Colorado UNC Sexual Harassment Complaint Appeal Committee; Member, 2013 – 2015 Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award Nominee; 2016 College of Education and Behavioral Sciences CEBS Outstanding Teacher Award Committee; 2016 - Present CEBS Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award; 2016 CEBS Outstanding Service Provider of the Year Nominee; 2016 Professional Counseling Programs; Coordinator; 2014 – Present Doctoral Research Endorsement; 2014 – Present Graduate Faculty Status; 2011- Present Counseling Psychology Doctoral Faculty; 2011 – Present Professional Counseling Faculty Committee; 2011 – Present Teacher Education Faculty; 2011 – Present 12 Rings CV v.12/13/16 Graham Fund Committee; Member; 2011 – Present Chair; 2012 – Present Review and Retention Committee; Member, 2013 – 2015 University of Denver Morgridge College of Education Instructor: 2005 – 2008 Special Recognition: Problem Gambling Treatment and Research Center; 2006 Department Representative: American Psychological Association for Graduate Students (APAGS); 2005 – 2006 Colorado Graduate Fellowship Grant; 2004 – 2007 Graduate Dean’s Scholar; 2004 – 2007 Morgridge College of Education Graduate Assistantship; 2004 – 2006 Pepperdine University Seaver College Wave of the Week, 1995 University-wide individual recognition for the development, implementation, and facilitation of the Pepperdine University Peer Counseling Program Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology; 1994 – 1996 Co-Founder and President, Pepperdine University Peer Counseling Program, 1992 – 1995 ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: 13 Rings CV v.12/13/16 Colorado Psychological Association: Member of the Board of Directors, Student Representative; 2005 – 2006 California Association of Peer Programs: Member of the Board of Directors, Student Representative; 1995 – 1998 California Association of Peer Programs: Co-Chair, Youth Advisory Board; 1995 – 1997 California Association of Peer Programs: Conference Committee Member; 1996 – 1998 14
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