Education
- Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, Counselor Education and Supervision, 2009
- M.A., Governors State University, Counseling, 2003
- M.A., Governors State University, Communication Studies, 1997
- B.A., Governors State University, Psychology, 1994
- A.A.S., Prairie State College, Mental Health, 1992
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Reality Therapy Certified (RTC)
- Certificate in Online Teaching
Presentations
- Celebrating choice theory, William Glasser Association International Conference, (2012).
- Contemporary issues in couples counseling: A choice theory and reality therapy approach, William Glasser Association International Conference, (2012).
- GPS: What's our destination and how do we get there? Utilizing a needs assessments and goal setting, Illinois Counseling Association, (2012).
- Playful Interventions in Group Counseling, Illinois Counseling Association, (2012).
- Choosing a healthy life, William Glasser Institute Midwest Region, (2011).
- Exploring the use of miniatures in the WDEP process of reality therapy, Illinois Counseling Association, (2011).
- Fun with Miniatures and WDEP, William Glasser Institute Midwest Region, (2011).
- Teaching with technology panel: Mini-cams, Faculty Summer Institute 2011, Center for Online Teaching and Learning, (2011).
- Tips on how to publish articles and/or present at professional meetings, William Glasser Institute Midwest Region, (2011).
- Managing difficult and resistant clients, Genesis Therapy Center, (2010).
- Playful counseling approaches that access the inner world of clients, William Glasser International Conference, (2010).
- Supervision in the sand: Helping supervisees understand their clients – and themselves – through sandtray work, North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES), (2010).
- An experiential approach to building relationships, William Glasser Institute Midwest Region Fall Conference, (2009).
- Choice Theory & Reality Therapy, GSU Chapter Illinois Counseling Association, (2009).
- Helping couples work together through an optimistic experiential approach, Illinois Counseling Association, (2009).
- Facilitating training in an online environment, William Glasser Institute, (2008).
- Play therapy from a multicultural perspective, Illinois Counseling Association, (2008).
- Playful ways to engage children and families in therapy, William Glasser Institute Midwest Region Conference, (2008).
- Reality Therapy Advanced Intensive week, Project Oz, (2008).
- Reality Therapy Practicum, Glasser Scholars Project, (2008).
- Advanced intensive week, The William Glasser Institute in South Africa, (2007).
- Certification week, The William Glasser Institute, Singapore, (2007).
- Choice theory and reality therapy, William Glasser Institute, Singapore, (2007).
- Faculty endorsement, The Wiliam Glaser Institute, Singapore, (2007).
- Practicum Supervisor Program - Endorsement facilitator, Singapore, (2007).
- Sandtray therapy, Northern Illinois University, (2007).
- Counseling Children with Choice Theory: Glasser’s “New” Reality Therapy, Oak Lawn Family Services
- Intensive Weeks - Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, Lead Management
- Basic and Advanced Practicum Participants
Publications
- Beebe, J., & Robey, P. A. (2011). The prevalence and psychological impact of bullying on adolescents: An application of choice theory and reality therapy. International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, 30 (2), 33-44.
- Carlson, J., & Robey, P. (2011). An Integrative Adlerian Approach to Family Counseling. The Journal of Individual Psychology, 67 (3), p232-244.
- Carlson, J., & Robey, P. (2011). Case studies in couple therapy: The Adlerian approach. In Carson, D., & Casado, M. (eds.), Case studies in couple Therapy: Theory-based approaches. New York: Routledge.
- Dermer, S., Robey, P., & Dunham, S. (2012). A comparison of reality therapy and choice theory with solution-focused therapy. International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy 21 (2). 14-21.
- Robey, P. (In press). Activities with choice theory and reality therapy: My quality world coat of arms, the total behavior car & my relationship bank account. In Jameyfield, L.M. & Elias, C.M.(eds.), The therapist's notebook: Resources for working with children. New York: The Haworth Press.
- Robey, P. A. (2012). Cognitive behavior therapy as a systemic approach in counseling: An interview with Art Freeman. The Family Journal, 20(3), 327-331.
- Robey, P. (2008). Counseling couples with choice theory and reality therapy: The structured first interview. In Sori, K. & Hecker, L. (eds.), The therapist's notebook II: homework, handouts & activities for use in psychotherapy.. New York: Haworth Press.
- Robey, P. (2008). Ready, set, goal! Helping families come to agreement on therapeutic goals. In Sori, K. & Hecker, L. (eds.), The therapist's notebook III: homework, handouts & activities for use in psychotherapy. . New York: Haworth Press.
- Robey, P. (2011). Reality Therapy and Choice Theory: An Interview with Robert Wubbolding. The Family Journal, 19 (2), 231-237.
- Robey, P. (2010). The terrible, awful, unspeakable, secret… And how it changed me. In Kottler, J. & Carlson, J. (eds.), Duped: Lies and deception in psychotherapy. New York: Routledge.
- Robey, P. (2010). To teach the world choice theory: Using 21st century approaches to deliver training. The International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, 29 (2), 41-49.
- Robey, P. A., Beebe, J. E., Mercherson, A., & Grant, G. (2011). Applications of choice theory and reality therapy with challenging youth. International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. 31 (1), 84-89.
- Robey, P., Britzman, M., Burdenski, T. K., Crowell, J., & Smith Cisse, G. (2011) Systemic applications of choice theory and reality therapy: An interview with Glasser Scholars. The Family Journal,19, (4), 427-433.
- Robey, P., & Cosentino, A. (2012). Choice theory and reality therapy in counselor supervision. International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy 21 (2). 31-41.
- Robey, P. A., Grant, G., Mercherson, A., & Price, P. (2011). Insights Gained Along the Way: Counseling Students Share Their Learning Journey. International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, 30 (2), 45-51.
- Robey, P.A. & McIntosh, M. C. (2012). Relationship recovery after infidelity. In Robey, P. A., Wubbolding, R. E, & Carlson, J.(eds.). Contemporary issues in couples counseling: A choice theory and reality therapy approach. New York: Routledge.
- Robey, P., & Sori, C. (2011). Compassionate parenting: The antidote to poisonous parenting. In Dunham, S., Dermer, S., & Carlson, J. (eds.), Poisonous parenting: Toxic relationships between parents and their adult children. New York: Routledge.
- Robey, P. & Waller, B. (Proposed paper). The Influence of Television on African-American Identity Development
- Robey, P.A., & Wubbolding, R.E. (2012). An interview with Dr. William Glasser and Carleen Glasser. In Robey, P., Wubbolding, R., & Carlson, J. (eds.) Contemporary issues in couples counseling: A choice theory and reality therapy approach. New York:Routledge.
- Robey, P., Wubbolding, R., & Carlson, J., Eds. (2012). Contemporary Issues in Couples Counseling: A Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Approach. New York: Routledge.
- Robey, P. A, Wubbolding, R. E., & Carlson, J. (2012). Commentary from the editors. In Robey, P., Wubbolding, R., & Carlson, J. (eds.) Contemporary issues in couples counseling: A choice theory and reality therapy approach. New York: Routledge.
- White, V., & Robey, P. A. (2012) The Struggle for Identity as a Gay Couple. In Robey, P. A.,Wubbolding, R. E, & Carlson, J.(eds.). Contemporary issues in couples counseling: A choice theory and reality therapy approach. New York: Routledge.
- Wubbolding, R. E. & Robey, P. A. (2012). Introduction to choice theory and reality therapy. In Robey, P. A., Wubbolding, R. E., & Carlson, J. (eds.) Contemporary issues in couples counseling: A choice theory and reality therapy approach. New York: Routledge.
- Wubbolding, R., Brickell, J., Burdenski, T., & Robey, P. (2012). Implementing one caring habit: Listening with reality therapy procedures, Part I. International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, 30 (2), 22-26.
- Wubbolding, R., Robey, P., & Brickell, J. (2010). A Partial and Tentative Look to the Future with a Practical Idea. The International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, 29 (2), 25-34.
Research
- Dissertation: Issues Related to Online Learning in Counselor Education: A Delphi Study
- Applications of Reality Therapy and Choice Theory
- Integrating Play in Counseling Children and Families
Professional Memberships
- American Counseling Association
- Illinois Counseling Association
- Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors
- Illinois Counselor Educators and Supervisors
- Michigan Association for Play Therapy
- American Federation of Teachers
- National Board Certified Counselor
- Governors State University Alumni Association
- The William Glasser Institute
- Aunt Martha's Youth Services, Inc.
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Chi Sigma Iota
Honors
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Who's Who Among Entrepreneurs in American Businesses
- Ten Year Volunteer Award,Aunt Martha's Youth Services, Inc.
- The National Dean's List
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- President's List
- Faculty Excellence Award, Governors State University, 2008 and 2009
- Faculty Excellence Award Nomination, Governors State University, 2011
- Counseling Program Teacher of the Year, Governors State University, 2012
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