Benedict T. McWhirter, Ph.D.

BENEDICT T. McWHIRTER, Ph.D. Associate Professor Counseling Psychology Program Phone: (541) 346-2410 E-mail: benmcw@darkwing.uoregon.edu Office: 135E College of Education

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:

Licensed Psychologist, State of Oregon (#1371)

Ph.D., 1992, Counseling Psychology, Arizona State University
M.C., 1988, Counseling, Arizona State University
B.A., 1986, Theology/Arts and Letters, University of Notre Dame

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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:

Includes study in multicultural education at the Western Australian College of Advanced Education, Perth, Australia in 1985; Interdisciplinary Studies in political science, economics, theology and Peruvian literature while enrolled in the Latin American Program in Experiential Learning in Lima, Peru, in 1983-84; and includes a year living and studying experience in Ankara, Turkey in 1977-78.

Language Facility: Spanish fluency

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Psychological Association (APA): Division 17: Counseling Psychology; Division 17 Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs, SIG for International Affairs, and Section on Prevention

American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology

American Counseling Association: Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development; Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

Oregon Psychological Association

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AWARDS and HONORS:

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PRIMARY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

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RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

In my research I focus on studying the factors that contribute to risk and resilience, interventions for, and outcomes for adolescents who are at risk for problem behavior, college students and college student development, and the multidimensional construct of connectedness as a critical protective factor for both populations.  I am also interested in ethnic identity as a protective factor among youth and the development of multicultural competencies among educational and human service professionals. Among my publications in the area of counseling and adolescence is the text, At Risk Youth: A Comprehensive Response (4th Ed.; 2007, Brooks/Cole) by J. Jeffries McWhirter, Benedict T. McWhirter, Ellen Hawley McWhirter, & Robert J. McWhirter. For each of the past 12 years, I have visited and worked in Peñalolén, Chile, a poor community of Santiago, where, with my wife Dr. Ellen McWhirter, we have conducted pro bono training workshops for couples on conflict resolution, family communication, parenting, and group leadership and facilitation skills. I was named a Fulbright Scholar to Chile in 2004 to teach and conduct research. Through our University of Oregon Child and Family Center, I currently coordinate efforts among colleagues internationally to link my work in Chile with work being conducted in the U.S., Peru, Quebec, Italy, India, the Netherlands, and other countries, with the goal of enhancing capacity for implementing empirically supported youth and family interventions within other national milieus.

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TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP

My principal teaching occurs through formal course instruction, small group seminars, supervision of clinical activities, and through the mentoring of student research. I currently teach the following Courses and Seminars (Course Syllabi can be accessed by clicking on any of the following courses titles). The list of my students’ dissertations and theses can also be found below.

CPSY 641: Beginning Counseling Skills (fall)
CPSY 654: Supervision & Agency Administration (fall)
CPSY 607: Seminar: Science & Practice of Counseling Psychology (fall, winter)
CPSY 607: Doctoral Research Seminar: Adolescence (fall, winter, & spring)
CPSY 643: Community & Preventive Interventions (spring)
FHS 330: Individual & Group Interventions for Human Services I (spring)

Along with my current teaching load, over the past 15 years I have also taught graduate courses in Techniques of School Counseling and Guidance and in Treatment Methods for Chemical Dependency. I have taught undergraduate courses in University Adjustment and Survival, Self Psychology, and in Career/Life Planning. Additionally, I have coordinated and supervised students in a variety of clinical experiences, including clinical practica in individual and couples counseling, group counseling, and child and family therapy.

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SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Among my service and governance activities (please see selected list of service activities below), I am most honored to serve as the Faculty Advisor for the College of Education Ethnic Diversity Affairs Committee (EDAC). EDAC is dedicated to recruitment, retention, support, and advocacy for students, faculty, and staff of color within the College of Education and to advancing student and faculty multicultural sensitivity and competence through College curricula. I have also consistently consulted with local schools on developing programs and groups for assisting high-risk young people, and I have served as a consultant for a school-based drug and alcohol prevention program in Chile as well. Among my other international service has been to consult with a program of formation for Catholic priests for the Congregation of Holy Cross in Chile. I have also helped to develop and serve as consultant and trainer for the Centro de la Familia (Center for the Family) in Peñalolen, Santiago, Chile, where my spouse, Ellen Hawley McWhirter, and I conduct workshops for families and couples on improving family communication, mediation, parenting, and on group leadership and group facilitation. Ellen and I have visited and have conducted pro bono professional work in Chile each year since 1996. With Ellen and with other members of my family (with whom I have also co-authored) I have conducted similar workshops and training for couples, families, and schools in the United States as well (see list of Selected Training Workshops below).

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PUBLICATIONS:

McWhirter, B. T., Burrow-Sanchez, J. J., & Townsend, K. C. (Under Review). The Structure of learned resourcefulness: Confirmatory factor analysis of the Self-Control Schedule.

Townsend, K. C., & McWhirter, B. T. (Under Review). Connectedness: A review of current literature with implications for counseling and research.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, E. H., & McWhirter, R. J. (2004). At-risk youth: A comprehensive response (3rd Ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

McWhirter, B. T., & Burrow-Sanchez, J. J. (2003). Preventing and treating affective disorders in children and adolescents. In D. Capuzzi & D. Gross (Eds.), Youth At Risk: A Prevention Resource for Counselors, Teachers, & Parents (4th Ed.). Alexandria, VA: ACA.

Gragg, K. M., McWhirter, B. T., & Kerewsky, S. D. (2003). Counseling Prevention from an ecological framework. In R. K. Conyne & E. P. Cook (Eds.). Ecological counseling: An innovative approach to conceptualizing person-environment interaction: Alexandria, VA: ACA Press.

McWhirter, B. T., Besett-Alesch, T., Horibata, J., & Gat, I., (2002). Loneliness in high risk adolescents: The role of coping, self-esteem, and empathy. Journal of Youth Studies, 5(1), 69-84.

Barrett, K. A., & McWhirter, B. T. (2002). Counselor trainees' perceptions of clients based on client sexual orientation. Counselor Education and Supervision, 41(3),

McWhirter, B. T., & Burrow, J. J. (2001). Assessment and treatment recommendations for children and adolescents with depression (pp. 199-205). In E. R. Welfel & R. E. Ingersoll (Eds.). The mental health desk reference. New York: Wiley.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, J. J., & Townsend, K. (2001). Individual counseling: Traditional approaches. In D. Capuzzi, & D. Gross, (Eds.), Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3rd Ed.) (pp. 123-138). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

McWhirter, B. T., Gragg, K. M., Hayashino, D. S., Torres, D. M., & Kaufman, N. K. (2001, summer). Collaborative and community-based research supporting counseling psychology prevention efforts: An Ecological model guiding prevention practice and research. Division 17 Prevention Section Newsletter (vol. 8). Division 17 Counseling Psychology of the American Psychological Association.

McWhirter, B. T., Palombi, B., & Garbin, C. P. (2000). University employees' perceptions of university counseling center services and consultation activities: A multidimensional scaling analysis. Journal of College Counseling, 3(2), 142-157.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, J. J., Hart, R., & Gat, I. (2000). Preventing and treating depression in children and adolescents. In D. Capuzzi & D. Gross (Eds.), Youth At Risk: A Prevention Resource for Counselors, Teachers, & Parents (3rd Ed.) (pp. 141-169). Alexandria, VA: ACA.

McWhirter, B. T., & Page, G. L. (1999). Effects of anger management and goal setting group interventions on state-trait anger and self-efficacy beliefs among high risk adolescents. Current Psychology: Developmental, Learning, Personality, Social, 18(2), 74-88.

Gat, I., & McWhirter, B. T. (1998). Personality characteristics of competitive and recreational cyclists. Journal of Sport Behavior, 21(4), 408-420.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, A. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (1998). At-risk youth: A comprehensive response (2nd Ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
- Translated into Chinese [1998] by Psychological Publishing, a Division of Thomson Publishing;
- Translated into Polish [2001] by Panstwowa Agencja Rozwiazywania Problemów Alkoholowych, Warsaw.

McWhirter, B. T., & McWhirter, E. H. (1998, spring). An ecological model of counseling psychology training. Prevention and Public Interest Special Interest Group Newsletter (vol. 5, pp. 4-5). Division 17 of the American Psychological Association.

McWhirter, B. T. (1997). Loneliness, learned resourcefulness, and self-esteem in college students. Journal of Counseling & Development, 75(6), 460-469.

McWhirter, B. T. (1997). A pilot study of loneliness in ethnic minority college students. Social Behavior and Personality, 25(3), 295-304.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, J. J., & Loya, G. (1997). Individual counseling: Traditional approaches. In D. Capuzzi, & D. Gross, (Eds.), Introduction to the Counseling Profession (2nd Ed.) (pp. 123-140). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., & Herrmann, S. (1997). A framework for theories in counseling. In D. Capuzzi, & D. Gross, (Eds.), Introduction to the Counseling Profession (2nd Ed.) (pp. 102-119). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, J. J., & Loya, G. (1997). Instructor’s notes for Chapter 5: Individual counseling: Traditional approaches. In D. Capuzzi, & D. Gross, (Eds.), Instructors Manual to Introduction to the Counseling Profession (2nd Ed.) (pp. 27-33). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., & Herrmann, S. (1997). Instructor’s notes for Chapter 6: A framework for theories in counseling. In D. Capuzzi, & D. Gross, (Eds.), Instructors Manual to Introduction to the Counseling Profession (2nd Ed.) (pp. 34-39). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

McWhirter, B. T., & Horan, J. J. (1996). Construct validity of cognitive-behavioral treatments for intimate and social loneliness. Current Psychology: Developmental, Learning, Personality, Social, 15(1), 42-52.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, J. J., & Gat, I. (1996). Depression in childhood and adolescence: Working to prevent despair. In D. Capuzzi & D. Gross (Eds.), Youth At Risk: A Prevention Resource for Counselors, Teachers, & Parents (2nd Ed.) (pp. 105-128). Alexandria, VA: ACA.

McWhirter, B. T., & Page, G. L. (1996). An evaluation of psychoeducational groups for alternative high school students. Research document presented at the Annual Convention of the 1996 American Psychological Association. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 407 627).

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, A. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (1995). Youth at-risk: Another point of view. Journal of Counseling & Development, 73(5), 567-569.

McWhirter, B. T., Okey, J., Roth, S., & Herlache, L. (1995). Evaluation of a college level stress management course. College Student Journal, 29(2), 227-233.

McWhirter, B. T., & McWhirter, J. J. (1995). Youth at-risk for violence and delinquency: A metaphor and a definition. Monograph on Youth in the 1990s: Alternatives to Incarceration: Prevention or Treatment, 4, 17-28.

McWhirter, B. T., & Palombi, B. (1995). Awareness and importance of university consultation: A multidimensional scaling analysis (Research abstract from 1994 American Psychological Association presentation). Higher Education Abstracts, 30(3), 36.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, A. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (1994). High- and low-risk characteristics of youth: The five Cs of competency. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 28(3), 188-196.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, A. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (1994). Who is at-risk?: A continuum and a metaphor. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 30(3), 116-120. (This article was translated into Spanish [1999] by the Chilean School Administrators Program, University of Oregon).

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, A. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (1993). Prevention of adolescent pregnancy: Self-understanding from an Adlerian perspective. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 1(4), 324-330.

McWhirter, E. H., McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., & McWhirter, A. M. (1993). Family counseling interventions: Understanding family systems and the referral process. Intervention in School and Clinic, 28(4), 231-37.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, A. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (1993). At-risk youth: A comprehensive response. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

McWhirter, B. T., & McWhirter, J. J. (1991). Individual counseling. In D. Capuzzi, & D. Gross, (Eds.), Introduction to Counseling (pp. 89-106). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

McWhirter, J. J., & McWhirter, B. T. (1991). A framework for theories in counseling. In D. Capuzzi, & D. Gross, (Eds.), Introduction to Counseling (pp. 69-88). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

McWhirter, B. T. (1991). The faces of poverty: The violent and complex reality of poverty. Catholic School Studies, 64(1), 23-25.

McWhirter, B. T. (1990). Loneliness: A review of current literature, with implications for counseling and research. Journal of Counseling & Development, 68(4), 417-422.

McWhirter, B. T. (1990). Factor analysis of the revised UCLA Loneliness Scale. Current Psychology: Research and Reviews, 9(1), 56-68.

McWhirter, B. T., & McWhirter, J.J. (1990). University survival strategies and the learning disabled college student. Academic Therapy, 25(3), 345-357.

McWhirter, J. J., & McWhirter, B. T. (1989). When life seems darkest: Adolescent depression. In D. Capuzzi & D. Gross (Eds.), Youth At-Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents (pp. 121-139). Alexandria, VA: AACD Press.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, E. H., & McWhirter, J. J. (1988). Groups in Latin America: Comunidades eclesial de base as mutual support groups. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 13(2), 70-76.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, A. M., & McWhirter, P. T. (1988). A siblings' perspective of learning disabilities. In J. J. McWhirter, The Learning Disabled Child: A School and Family Concern (2nd Ed.) (pp. 262-275). Lanham, MD: University Press.

McWhirter, B. T. (1988). Loneliness: Social and emotional isolation: A current selected bibliography (1972-1989). Social and Behavioral Sciences Documents, 18(2), 40-41.

McWhirter, J. J., & McWhirter, B. T. (1985). Specific learning difficulties: A sibling's perspective. Australian Journal of Remedial Education, 17(4), 17-20.

Unpublished Research Manuscripts, Program Reports, and Manuals:

McWhirter, J. J. & McWhirter, B. T. (2002). Group Leader Guidelines and Materials: An Instructional Manual for Non-Counselors. College of Education, Arizona State University and University of Oregon.

Co-author. (2000). University of Oregon Counseling Psychology Program Accreditation Self-Study Portfolio, Narrative Report, and Data Summary. For the 2001 APA program review for APA re-accreditation.

McWhirter, B. T. (1999). University of Oregon Family and Human Services Masters Program Student Handbook and Manual. (Handbook for newly developed M.Ed. Program) Counseling Psychology and Human Services Area of Concentration, College of Education, University of Oregon.

Lead-author. (1998). University of Oregon Counseling Psychology Program Doctoral Student Handbook. (major revision and update). Counseling Psychology Program, College of Education, University of Oregon.

Co-author. (1997). University of Oregon Counseling Psychology Program Accreditation Self-Study Portfolio, Narrative Report, and Data Summary. For the 1998 APA program review for APA re-accreditation.

Co-author. (1996). North Central Association Accreditation Committee Site Visit Team Report, Duchesne Academy (high school), Omaha, Nebraska. Nebraska State Department of Education.

Lead-author. (1996). Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee Manual: Mission Statement, Goals, Policies, and Procedures (major revision). Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

McWhirter, B. T. (1995). Counseling & School Psychology Clinic & Practicum Manual: Policies, Procedures, Protocols, & Assessments. (Major revision and update of psychology clinic manual to contemporary ethical and operational standards). Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

McWhirter, B. T. (1992). An evaluation of the experimental construct validity of two empirically derived treatments for loneliness. Doctoral Dissertation, Arizona State University. Dissertation Abstracts International # 9307114.

McWhirter, B. T., Olson, C. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (1989). MOM'S notes: Comprehensive reviews in psychology. Student comprehensive exam preparation guide, Arizona State University (524 p).

McWhirter, B. T. (1988). Factor analysis of the revised University of California: Los Angeles Loneliness Scale. Master’s thesis, Arizona State University.

McWhirter, B. T. (1984). Conocer el rostro de Dios (To know the face of God). Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts thesis, University of Notre Dame (in Spanish, 134 p).

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GRANTS:

McWhirter, B.T. (2004). Fulbright Scholar Lecture & Research Award, Fulbright Scholars Program, United States Fulbright Commission and U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

McWhirter, B. T. (1996). Enhancing Multicultural and Global Perspectives in Treatment Methods and Modalities for Adolescent Chemical Dependency. International Affairs Faculty Affiliate Grant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. May to August, 1996. Funded: < $1,000.00.

McWhirter, B. T. (1988). Factor Structure of the Loneliness Construct. Graduate Student Association Research Development Grant, Arizona State University. Spring 1988. Funded: < $1,000.00.

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REFEREED PRESENTATIONS:

McWhirter, B. T., & Gragg, K. M. (2003, March). An ecological model of prevention practice and research. In R. Conyne & E. P. Cook, co-chairs: Ecological Counseling: An Approach for the 21st Century. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA.

McWhirter, B. T., Townsend, K. C., & Burrow, J. J. (2001, August). The Structure of learned resourcefulness: Confirmatory factor analysis of the Self-Control Schedule. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA), San Francisco, CA.

McWhirter, B. T., Rasheed, S., Hayashino, D., Torres, D. M., Flojo, J. R., Gragg, K. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (2001, August). Moving into our communities: Collaborative efforts in graduate research. Colloquium presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, San Francisco, CA.

Martin, V., McWhirter, B. T., & Huff, M. (2001, August). Relationships between learned helplessness factors, child abuse, and combat-related PTSD among Vietnam theatre veterans. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, San Francisco, CA.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, E. H., Flojo, J. R., Torres, D., & Gragg, K. M. (2001, March). Counseling Psychology Training that Makes a Difference: University of Oregon: An Ecological Model of Training. Paper presented at the 4th National Counseling Psychology Conference, Houston, TX.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, E. H., Hunt, M. C., & O’Leary, C. (1998, August). An ecological model of counseling psychology training at the University of Oregon. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, San Francisco, CA.

Barrett, K. A. & McWhirter, B. T. (1998, August). Counselor trainees' attitudes toward clients: Perceptions based on sexual orientation. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, San Francisco, CA.

McWhirter, J. J., & McWhirter, B. T. (1997, August). Peacemaking in alternative high schools: Evaluation and program recommendations. In M. Van Slyck, & M. Stern (Symposium co-chairs), Educating for peace: From specific interventions to a comprehensive approach. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, Chicago, IL.

McWhirter, B. T., Besett, T., Horibata, J., & Gat, I., (1997, August). Empathy, coping skills, and loneliness in alternative high school students. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, Chicago, IL.

McWhirter, B. T., & Page, G. L. (1996, August). An evaluation of psychoeducational groups for alternative high school students. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, Toronto, Ontario, CA.

Gat, I., & McWhirter, B. T. (1995, August). Personality characteristics of competitive and recreational cyclists. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, New York, NY.

Beardsley, R. M., & McWhirter, B. T. (1995, April). Substance abuse and victimization: Program initiatives for domestic violence counselors. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the ACA, Denver, CO.

McWhirter, B. T., & Palombi, B. (1994, August). Awareness and importance of university consultation: A multidimensional scaling analysis. Paper presented at Annual Convention of the APA, Los Angeles, CA.

McWhirter, B. T., & Palombi, B. (1994, April). University campus consultation: Perceptions of needs, implications for counseling. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Minneapolis, MN.

McWhirter, J. J., Romano, J., & McWhirter, B. T. (1994, April). Counseling at-risk youth: Drug free schools and communities. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the ACA, Minneapolis, MN.

McWhirter, B. T., & Horan, J. J. (1992, August). Evaluating the treatment of loneliness: construct validity considerations. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, Washington, DC.

McWhirter, B. T. (1992, March). Skills for the lonely: Enhancing personal & interpersonal excellence. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Association for Counseling and Development (AACD), Baltimore, MD.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, E. H., & McWhirter, P. T. (1992, March). Understanding at-risk youth: The tree metaphor. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the AACD, Baltimore, MD.

McWhirter, E. H., & McWhirter, B. T. (1991, August). Lifestyle decisions affecting the development of professional choices: Dual career couples in psychology graduate training. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, San Francisco, CA.

Okey, J., Herlache, L., Roth, S., & McWhirter, B. T. (1991, April). Stress and the college student: Evaluation of a model stress management program. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the AACD, Reno, NV.

McWhirter, B. T. (1991, April). Enhancing wellness through loneliness interventions. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the AACD, Reno, NV.

McWhirter, B. T. (1990, August). Learned resourcefulness and self-esteem across three dimensions of loneliness. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, Boston, MA.

McWhirter, B. T., Olson, C. M., & McWhirter, E. H. (1990, August). Hurdles of graduate school. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, Boston, MA.

McWhirter, B. T., McWhirter, E. H., & McWhirter, J. J. (1990, March). Mutual support groups in Latin America. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the AACD, Cincinnati, OH.

McWhirter, E. H., McWhirter, B. T., & Olson, C. M. (1990, March). Empowerment: Theoretical roots and implications for counseling and development. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the AACD, Cincinnati, OH.

Davis, J. E., & McWhirter, B. T. (1989, October). Selecting a College? Which one meets your needs? Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Arizona Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, Chandler, AZ.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, B. T., & McWhirter, M. C. (1988, November). Social-emotional concerns of learning disabled students in the post-secondary setting. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Arizona Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, Phoenix, AZ.

McWhirter, B. T. (1988, August). Factor analysis of the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the APA, Atlanta, GA.

McWhirter, E. H., McWhirter, B. T., & McWhirter, J. J. (1988, March). The learning disabled college student and university survival. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the AACD, Chicago, IL.

Invited Presentations and “Roundtable Discussions”:

Paez, K, Lyda, J, Lum, S., & McWhirter, B. T., (2003).Multicultural Support and Advoccacy through Instruction and Curriculum Infusion. Roundtable discussion, Annual Convention of the APA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Paez, K, Knott, J, & McWhirter, B. T., (2002).Multicultural Organizational Development in Counseling Psychology Programs. Roundtable discussion, Annual Convention of the APA, Chicago, IL.

Burrow, J. J., Flojo, J. R., & McWhirter, B. T. (2001, August). Supporting diverse communities: Recruitment, retention, and advocacy for students of color in higher education. Roundtable discussion, Annual Convention of the APA, San Francisco, CA.

McWhirter, B. T., & Horibata, J. M. (1999, August). Multiculturalism in Beginning Counseling Skills. In S. Rasheed, J. Horibata, E. McWhirter, & J. Flojo (Co-chairs), Multicultural counselor competence: Promotion through the classroom. Roundtable discussion, Annual Convention of the APA, Boston, MA.

Rasheed, S., Horibata, J. M., McWhirter, E. H., & McWhirter, B. T. (1998, August). Multicultural training in action: Current practices and future directions. Roundtable discussion, Annual Convention of the APA, San Francisco, CA.

McWhirter, E. H., & McWhirter, B. T. (1989, February). Educational value of university off-campus service-learning programs. Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Partnership for Service-Learning, Phoenix, AZ.

McWhirter, J. J., McWhirter, E. H., Murphy, V. L., & McWhirter, B. T. (1988, August). Group Research Program as a model for research in small groups. Paper Presented to the Group Counseling Special Interest Group, Annual Convention of the APA, Atlanta, GA.

McWhirter, B. T. (1986, April). Teacher education through community involvement: An experiential perspective. Paper presented at the Congregation of Holy Cross National Hispanic Convocation, St. Mary's College, IN.

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DISSERTATIONS and THESES CHAIRED:

Hanawahine, G. (In Progress). African American and European American Adolescents: Ethnic identity as a moderator in the relationship between family management strategies and deviant peer affiliation. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Townsend, K. (In Progress). Late adolescent psychosocial adjustment: Roles of individuation, social connectedness, and ambivalence over emotional expression. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Horibata, J. (In Progress). Asian American and Pacific Islander American adolescents: The role of parental monitoring, association with deviant peers, and ethnic identity in predicting problem behavior. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Machett-Morris, G. (In Progress). The mediating role of stress in the relationship between social support and couple satisfaction for gay male couples. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Burrow-Sanchez J.J. (2003). Adolescent responses to maternal depressive behaviors during family interactions. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Kaufman, N. (2003). Mediating effects of skill growth on treatment efficacy of depression: An evaluation of Cognitive-Behavioral group treatment for adolescent depression and conduct disorder. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Hart, R. S. (2002). An investigation of service provider multicultural competence and facility multiculturalism in children’s residential treatment facilities. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Coble, H. (2001). Therapists’ attachment representations, interpersonal functioning, and countertransference: A test of a mediational model. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Martin, V. (2001). Relationships between learned helplessness factors, child abuse, combat exposure, and severity of chronic combat-related PTSD. Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon.

Bahns, T. (1997). Parent involvement in education: Parent positions. Doctoral dissertation (co-chaired), University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Barrett, K. (1997). Counselor trainees' attitudes toward clients: Perceptions based on client sexual orientation. Master’s thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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SELECTED UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

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SELECTED LOCAL, NATIONAL, and INTERNATIONAL SERVICE:

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SELECTED EDITORIAL SERVICE:

Ad-hoc Reviewer for: Social Behavior and Personality: An International Journal (1999-present); Journal of Counseling Psychology (1995-present); Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (1995-present); Psychological Reports (1993-99); Professional Psychology: Research and Practice (1990-93); International Education (1987-96)

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SELECTED TRAINING WORKSHOPS (CO-FACILITATOR/CO-PRESENTER):

Taller para las matrimonias guías: La comunicación y proceso de trabajo grupal (Mentor couples workshop: Group processes and communication). Center for the Family, Congregation of Holy Cross (2003, February 14-16; Peñalolen, Santiago, Chile).

Western American Indian culture and U.S. education (served as moderator and facilitator) College of Education Diversity Conference, Oregon Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and Institute for Leadership and Diversity in Education, University of Oregon (2002, December 5, Eugene, OR).

Group leadership strategies for work with adolescents: Training for non-counselors. Health Services Department, Sheldon High School (2002, September 7, November 7, Eugene, OR.).

Child abuse in the Catholic Church: A time for sorrow and healing. Presentation with facilitated forum for St. Jude Parish Community (2002, April 4, Eugene, OR).

Taller para las matrimonias guías: Estrategias psicológicas para enríquezer la familia (Mentor couples workshop: Psychological strategies for family enrichment). Center for the Family, Congregation of Holy Cross (2002, February 8-10; Peñalolen, Santiago, Chile).

Taller para las matrimonias guías: Método y proceso de intervención familiar (Mentor couples workshop: Methods and process of family counseling). Center for the Family, Congregation of Holy Cross (2001, August 3-5, August 10-12, Peñalolen, Santiago, Chile).

McWhirter, B. T., Gragg, K. M., Hayashino, D., Torres, D. M., & Kaufman, N. (2001, March). Collaborative and community-based research supporting counseling psychology prevention efforts: An Ecological Model Guiding Prevention Practice and Research. Pre-conference workshop for the APA Division 17 Prevention Section, 4th National Counseling Psychology Conference, Houston, TX.

Taller para las matrimonias guías: Apoyando la comunicación familiar y la resolución de los conflictos (Mentor couples workshop: Supporting family communication and conflict resolution). Center for the Family, Congregation of Holy Cross (2000, August 11-13, August 18-20, Peñalolen, Santiago, Chile).

Marriage in the Church: A Sacrament of Ministry. Married Couples Weekend Retreat, Mt. Angel Abbey Guest House and Retreat Center (2000, March 24-26, St. Benedict, OR).

Factores y conductas de riesgo entre los alumnos de secundaria: Resultados de la encuesta entre 1994-1996 (Risk factors and behaviors among middle and high school students: Survey results, 1994-1996). Andacollo School (1996, June, Santiago, Chile).

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