Waller, Byron

Education

• Ph.D., Loyola University, Counseling Psychology, 2001
• M.S. Ed., Chicago State University, Guidance and Counseling, 1992
• B.S., Grace Collge, Psychology, 1984

Professional Credentials

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Presentations

• Waller, B. (2008). Forgiveness and Relationships. American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC). Conference Mundelein Illinois.
• Rivera, L. M., Willis, C. J. & Waller, B. (2008). Preparing for the Future: The Role of Career Development in Counselor Preparation and Practice. North American Region of the   Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (NARACES).
• Peterson, N., Waller, B., Yang, J. & Lara, T. (2008). ACES/NCDA Joint Commission Presentation. Conference. National Career Development Association (NCDA).
• Waller, B. Rivera, L. M., Lara, T. & Goodman, J. (2008). ACES/NCDA Joint Commission Presentation. Conference. National Career Development Association (NCDA).
• Waller, B. (2008). The globalization of career development theory. International Presentation. Waller, B., Yang, J., & Sori, C. (2007). A tribute to Mary Arnold. Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES). Conference Columbus Ohio.
• Petersen, N., Waller, B., Yang, J., & Tracy, L. (2007). Social Justice from various ethnic/racial perspectives. Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES). Conference Columbus Ohio.
• Waller, B., and Glavin, K. (2006). The impact of career counseling and life management skills for ex-offenders. National Career Development Association (NCDA). Chicago, Illinois.
• Waller, B, Abrams, M., Froncaz, J., Meah, S., Hansen-Vasquez, M. & Swartz, A. (2006). How can I be of help to you using the Career Construction Theory? National Career Development Association (NCDA). Chicago, Illinois.
• Glavin, K., Waller, B., Pope, M. Savickas, M. & Reinser, J. (2006). Developing you career while optimizing your NCDA experience. National Career Development Association (NCDA). Chicago, IL.
• Waller, B., Yang, J., & Sori, C. (2005). Transforming a work life into a life work. Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES) Conference.  Pittsburgh, PA. 
• Waller, B., Sori, C., & Yang, J. (2005).  Spirituality and religion in Counseling Training. Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES) Conference.  Pittsburgh, PA. 
• Waller, B. (2004). The Globalization of Career Development Theory: A Review of Career Development Theory Research.  Symposium presentation at the Third World Conference. March, Chicago, IL.  
• Waller, B. (2004). The Globalizing of Career Development Theory.  International Colloquium. Governors State University. A Paper Presentation.

Invited Lectures and Presentations

• Waller, B. (2008). The application of the social cognitive career theory, learned happenstances and culture. Taiwan, China.
• Waller, B. (2008). Career development and the African American Urban Adolescent. Elementary School. Chicago Public Schools.
• Waller, B. (2007). Career development and the African American Urban Adolescent. South Shore High School. Chicago Public Schools.
• Waller, B. (2007). Trends and Issues in African American Education. Lowell-Longfellow Elementary School. Harvey Public Schools.
• Waller, B. (2005).  Multicultural Seminar at Serenity House. Serenity House. Mental Health Community
• Waller, B. (2005). Pornography and its Effects.  Faith Church.  Porn Sunday.
• Waller, B. (2004).  Faculty Excellence Award Presentation. Convocation.  Governors State University.
• Waller, B. (2004).  The Good Samaritan and Racial Reconciliation.  Illiana High School. PeterBoonstra.
• Waller, B. (2004).  Career Development Across the Life Span Workshop.  Governors StateUniversity
• Waller, B. (2004). How to Manage Upward and Overcome Barriers.  IBM professionals Corporate Workshop.
• Waller, B. (2004).  Caring, Connecting and Consulting Workshops.  Christ Community Church.South Holland, IL.  Dr. Carl E. King Sr.
• Waller, B. (2004). Caring, Connecting, and Consulting Workshops Faith Church. Lay Counseling Ministry Workshop. Dyer, IN.  Pastor Bob Bower.
• Waller, B. (2004).  How to Overcome Life’s Challenges.  Christ Temple Cathedral.  SeniorBishop Emery Lindsey
• Waller, B. (2004).  How to Turn Your Life Around.  Christ Temple Cathedral.  Bishop Emery Lindsey.                                                           
• Waller, B. (2004).  The African American Family and Culture.  Presentation to Psychological Issues and Social Values Class.  Dr. Rachel Berg - Governors State University

Publications

• Waller, B., Carlson, J., & Englar-Carlson, M.  (2006). An exploration of the treatment and relapse prevention of depression using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Adlerian concepts. Journal of Individual Psychology.
• Waller, B. (2006). Infusing career counseling into community counseling.  Illinois Counseling Association,  ICA/IAADA Special Issue.
• Waller, B. (2006).  The math interest and choice intentions of nontraditional African American college students.  Journal of Vocational Behavior.
• Waller, B. (2005). The Globalization of Career Development Theory.  International Colloquium. Governors State University. A Paper Presentation. Published.
• Yang, J. & Waller, B. (2005).  Transforming a work life into a life work. Illinois Counseling Association Journal, Special Issue: Counseling for All the Seasons of Life. ICA/IAADA Special Issue.  Published.
• Waller, B. (2004).  A vocational practicum story for career counselors.  Illinois Career Development Association Newsletter.
• Waller, B. & Sori, C. (2004).  Assessing African American spiritual and religious orientation. The Therapist Notebook in Integrating Spirituality.  Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Clinical Practice Press by Sori & Hecker. In Press.
• Waller, B. (2008). Financial Infidelity. In J. Carlson Book.
• Robey, P. & Waller, B. (2007). The influence of television on African American identity development.
• Johnson, J. Waller, B., & Martin, E. (2007).  A study on the potential relationship between demographics, knowledge, training and aspects of plagiarism.
• Abrams, M. & Waller, B. (2007). The Effect of Contextual factors on the Coping and Math Self-Efficacy of African American Ninth Graders.

Research

•  Freeman, A., Zagelbaum, A., Dermer, S. & Waller, B. (2007). Career development and cognitive behavior therapy. 

Service

Grants

• Alumni Professional Development
• HRSA Grant Administrator
• COMMITTEES/SERVICE

National

• ACES/NCDA Joint Commission for Career Development
• NCDA Program Committee
• NCDA Membership Committee
• Guest Reviewer for Journal of Vocational Behavior

State

• ICDA Leadership Committee
• ICDA Program Committee

Community

• Chairman, Thornton Township Youth Committee
• Steering Committee Member, Illiana Racial Understanding Committee
• Steering Committee Member, Lay Counseling Ministry, Faith Church
• Steering Committee Member, Refuge Christian Counseling
• Teacher, Faith Church
• P.R.I.D.E Services, Union/Construction Hiring Program for Minorities
• Monthly Speaker, Homeless Ministry, Roseland Tabernacle Church

University

• APRC
• University Curriculum Committee (UCC)
• Faculty Excellence Committee
• Lincoln Laureate Scholarship Committee
• Alumni Scholarship Committee
• Commencement Marshall
• Student Development Counseling Department
• Alumni Association Annual Phon-a-thon
• NSHE Consortium
• Open House

COE/Division

• Clinical Coordinator of the Counseling Lab
• CACREP Committee
• Ethics Committee
• SOAP Committee
• Chair and Co-Chair - Counseling Search Committee
• Coordinator, Candidacy Committee
• Coordinator, Counseling Advising
• Team Leader of Community Counseling Program
• Internship Committees
• Standard 4 Member NCATE
• Advisory Council
• Shop and Share Fund-raising Committee
• CACREP Committee
• Taiwan Student Teacher
• Policy Committee
• By Laws Committee
• Fee Committee Chair

Professional Memberships

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• National Career Development Association (NCDA)
• ICEOP Fellow                                         
• Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)
• Illinois Career Development Association (ICDA)

Honors

• Faculty Excellence Award, 2003 to 2004
• Nominated - Faculty Excellence Award, 2002 to 2003