Bonnie Nicholson
Faculty
Assistant Professor
Education
- Ph.D.聽in Counselor Education and Supervision | University of Northern 黑料社区, Greeley, CO
- M.A.聽in Clinical Counseling | University of Northern 黑料社区, Greeley, CO
- B.A.聽in Psychology | Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
Professional Experience & Affiliations
- 2022-Present: Assistant Professor, UNC Counseling Center
- 2021-2022: Adjunct Faculty, UNC Counseling Center
- 2019: Adjunct Faculty, Advancing Academic Achievement Center, Aims Community College
- 2016-Present: Professional Counseling Program Internship Coordinator, UNC
- 2016-2018: Instructor of Record, UNC, University 101
- 2015-2018: Doctoral Supervisor, UNC
Research Expertise & Interests
- Building community in graduate programs
- Career Counseling Theories
- Couples & Family Therapy
- Group Dynamics and Facilitation
- Supporting students beyond the classroom
- Systematic Counseling/ Marriage Therapy
- Theories of Counseling
- Vulnerability within the profession of Counseling
Publications
- Nicholson, B.,聽Johnson, C., Ziebarth, A., Haedike, H., Fedorak, R., Bridge, N. (October 2023). Building a Community in a MA Program: A Panel of MA Student Experiences. To be presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual National Conference, Denver CO.
- Engle-Newman, E., Cheung, R.,聽Nicholson, B.,聽Smith, J., Manson, J. & Kahlo, D. (2020). The Role of Vulnerability in CES Classrooms. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual Regional Conference, Virtual Conference.
- Nicholson, B. & Murdock, J. (2017). Building a Community of Support to Ensure Graduate Student Professionalism and Success. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual National Conference, Chicago, IL.
- Nicholson, B. & Murdock, J. (2017). Facilitating a Healing Connection: Helping Students Understand Vulnerability as a Means to Empathy. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual National Conference, Chicago, IL.
- Nicholson, B. (2017). From The Backwoods of Missouri to the Sandy Beaches of California: Discovering My History Through Family Research. Presented at the University of Northern 黑料社区 Graduate Research Night, Greeley, CO.
- Nicholson, B. & Murdock, J. (2016). Success in the Socialization Process: Ensuring Professionalism in Graduate Students. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual Regional Conference, Steamboat Springs, CO.
- Nicholson, B. & Murdock, J. (2016). The Healing Connection: Recognizing the Need for Vulnerability as a Means to Empathy. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual Regional Conference, Steamboat Springs, CO.
- Esquibel, J.A.,聽Nicholson, B., & Murdock, J. (2015). Understanding the impact of career values on career satisfaction: Utilizing card sorts in career counseling.聽Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 30(4), 234 鈥� 246.
- Nicholson, B. (2014). Conflicting roles: The experience of disclosing a pregnancy during graduate school. Presented at the University of Northern 黑料社区 Graduate Research Night, Greeley, CO.
- Nicholson, B. (2013). Confidence to close the gate: counselor educator experience with gatekeeping. Presented at the University of Northern 黑料社区 Graduate Research Night, Greeley, CO.
Honors & Awards
- Recognized by students as 鈥渟omeone at the institution who helped them the most in their college success鈥� | October 2016, University of Northern 黑料社区, Greeley, CO
- Professional Counseling Outstanding Master鈥檚 Student of the Year 2010-2011 | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern 黑料社区, Greeley CO