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Yang, Julia


University Professor
Division: Psychology and Counseling
Program: Counseling (MA)
Post-Masters School Counselor Certification
Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision
Office: G303
Phone: 708.534.4843
Fax: 708.235.2245
Email: jyang@govst.edu


Education | Publications | Honors | Courses Taught

Education

  • Ph.D., Ohio State University, Counselor Education, 1988
  • M.S., Illinois State University, Counselor Education, 1984
  • B.A., Tamkang University, English, 1982                      

Publications

  • Yang, J. (2007). The Inconsolable Secret.  In D. Ekstein(ed). On Relationship.   Manuscript accepted for publication.
  • Yang, J.(2007). On Courage.  In J. Yang & A. Milliren (eds).  The Psychology of Courage.  Rutledge.  Manuscript and book proposal submitted for publication.
  • Yang, J. (2006). The Courage Circle: Life Tasks Assessment in Adlerian Group Counseling.  Submitted for consideration of inclusion of the The Therapist’s Notebook III:  Homework, Handouts & Activities for Use in Psychotherapy. Edited by Lorna Hecker & Catherine Ford Sori. 
  • Yang, J. & Kozik, P. Eds. (2006). Toward a Life Work: Courage, Creativity, and Collaboration, 154 (1). Special issue, Journal of Illinois Counseling Association. 
  • Sandberg, D., Yang, I (2006).  Spirituality at Work: Usefulness of Analogy and Questions. Illinois Counseling Association Journal, 154(1). Special Issue: Toward a Life Work: Courage, Creativity, and Collaboration.  17-28.
  • Carlson, J., Yang, J. (2006).  Adlerian Family Therapy.  In Jordan, K.(ed). The  Theory Reference Guide: A Quick Resource for Expert and Novice Mental health Professionals.   Manuscript accepted for publication.
  • Yang, J., Waller, B. (2005).  Transforming a Work Life into a Life Work. Illinois Counseling Association Journal, 153(1). Special Issue: Counseling for All the Seasons of Life.  21-31.
  • Yang (2004). Youth Gangs in Taiwan: Issues and School Based Responses. In M. Duffy, M. & Gilling (eds). Teen Gangs: A Global View. The Greenwood series, A Worldview of Social Issues.
  • Carlson, J., W.T., Kurato, Ng, K., Ruiz, E., & Yang, J. (2004).A multicultural discussion about personality development.  The Family Journal (12) 2, 111-121. 

Honors

  • Best Division Journal Award, American Counseling Association (large divisions), 2007
  • Outstanding School Counselor Educator of the Year, Illinois School Counselor Association, 2006
  • National Career Development Outstanding Division Award (Illinois Career Development Association to which I was the President, 2006
  • Presidential Recognition Award, National Career Development Association, 2006

Courses Taught

  • The Human Development Seminar for the Division of Undeclared Majors
  • Helping Relationships
  • American Literature
  • Appraisal Techniques in Counseling
  • Basic Counseling Skills
  • Career Development
  • Clinical Field Experience in School Counseling
  • Counseling Children & Adolescents
  • Consultation
  • Development of School Counseling Services
  • Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling
  • Grief & Loss Counseling
  • Introduction to Helping Services (Professional Orientation)
  • Multicultural Counseling Approaches
  • Parent Education
  • Person Centered Counseling
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Research and Statistics
  • Theories of Personality
  • Thesis & Project