Dr. Owen's CV [PDF]

Educational Background

• PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Denver, 2005.
• MEd, Mental Health Counseling, University of Miami, 2001.
• B.S., Psychology, Ball State University, 1999.

Research Interests

Therapists' cross-cultural competency, Clients' perceptions of Racial/Ethnic Microaggressions in psychotherapy, Casual romantic relationships, Prevention programs for couples and individuals, and Couples therapy.

Teaching Areas

Graduate level: Master's & Doctoral Students - Advanced Individual Practicum, Marriage/Couples and Family Practicum, Supervision Practicum, Couples and Family Therapy, Theories of Supervision, Research Apprenticeship: Psychotherapy Research

Honors & Awards

• Psi Chi Outstanding Part Time Faculty – Metropolitan State College of Denver, Psychology Department
• Student Award through Division 38 Health Psychology
• Key to the City of Muncie, Mayor's Office, 1999
• Brenda Greene Multicultural College Achievement Award, Office of Multicultural Affairs, 1999

Professional Memberships

• American Psychological Association (Div 17, 43, 51)
• American Counseling Association (ACES – member)
• Society for Psychotherapy Research

Publications

• Owen, J., *Smith, A., & Rodolfa, E. (2009). University counseling clients' desired number of sessions: A change in perspectives. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 23, 118-134.
• Owen, J., & Rodolfa, E. (2009). Prevention through connection: Creating a campus climate of care. Planning in Higher Education, 37, 26-33.
• Owen, J. (2008). The nature of confirmatory strategies in the initial assessment process. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 30, 362-374.
• McCurdy, K. & Owen, J. (2008). Utilizing sandtray in Adlerian-based clinical supervision: An initial empirical analysis. Journal of Individual Psychology, 64, 96-112.
• Rodolfa, E., Owen, J. & Clark, S. (2007). Practicum training hours: Fact & fiction. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 1(1), 64-73.