• JoLynne Reynolds
  • JoLynne Reynolds, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S

    Professor, Counseling
    Program Coordinator for post-graduate certificate in Counseling Children & Adolescents

    Master of Arts in Counseling
    Post-graduate certificate in Counseling Children & Adolescents
    Regis Center for Family and Play Therapy

    College for Professional Studies

    303.964.5386
    jreynol@regis.edu

Professional Bio

Degrees

  • PhD, Counselor Education, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 1988
  • Master of Arts, Counseling University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 1981
  • Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 1978

Professional Memberships & Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), State of Colorado, 2010-present
  • Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, 2012-present
  • Nationally Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselor (NBCC), 1982-present
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)/LPC Supervisor, State of Texas, 1991-2006
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Florida, 1984-1995
  • K-12 School Counselor Certification, State of Florida, 1981-2000
  • Elementary K-12 Teaching Certification, State of Florida, 1977-2000
  • American Counseling Association (ACA), 1984-present
  • Association for Play Therapy (APT), 2012-present
  • Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), 1992-present
  • Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC), 2004-present
  • Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (RMACES), 2004-present

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Regis University, Professor, Graduate Counseling, Program Coordinator for post-graduate certificate in Counseling Children & Adolescents, Denver, CO, 2004-present
  • Regis University, Assistant Dean, School of Education & Counseling, Denver, CO, 2007-2010
  • Regis University, Department Chair: Counseling Division, Denver, CO, 2004-2007
  • Texas State University, Associate Professor, Professional Counseling program, San Marcos, TX, 2001-2004
  • Texas Women’s University, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor-Tenured, Counseling and Development program, Denton, TX, 1991-2001
  • East Texas State University (Texas A&M Commerce), Staff Counselor, Counseling Center, Commerce, TX, 1990-1991
  • Eastern Kentucky University, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Administration, Richmond, KY, 1988-1991
  • River Region Human Services, Nonprofit Drug Treatment & Prevention Agency, Senior Therapist and Program Director, Jacksonville, FL, 1987-1988
  • Paso County School District, School Counselor, Land O’ Lakes, FL, 1981-1987
  • Paso County Schools, Classroom Teacher, Second Grade, Land O’ Lakes, FL, 1978-1981
  • Palnez School, Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten, Tampa, FL, 1977-1978

Research & Scholarship

Publications (Juried)

Reynolds, J., & Osterlund, L. (2011). Advocating for military family members: A counselor education model for promoting a culture of advocacy and action. VISTAS, Ann Arbor, MI: Counseling Outfitters.

 

Reynolds, J. & Medina, S. L. (2008). Challenges and resiliency factors of families with internationally adoptive children. In G. Waltz & J.C. Bleur (Eds.), pp. 81-90. Compelling counseling interventions: Celebrating VISTAS’ fifth anniversary. Ann Arbor, MI: Counseling Outfitters.

 

Reynolds, J. (2005). Familial and relational transitions across the lifespan. In D. Comstock, (Ed.) Development in Diversity: critical contexts that shape our lives and relationships. Brooks Cole Publishing Company.

 

Reynolds, J., Medina, S.L, (2008). Challenges and resiliency factors of families with internationally adoptive children. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.

 

Cheek, J.R., Bradley, L.J., Reynolds, J. & Coy, D., (2002). Interventions for helping elementary school students reduce test anxiety. Professional School Counseling, 6(2). 162-164.

 

Reynolds, J., & Cheek, J. (2002). The seven habits of highly effective school counselors. TCA Journal 30(1) 86-98.

 

Reynolds, J., Jennings, G., Bransom, M. (1997). Patients’ reactions to the suicide of a psychotherapist. Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior, 27(2). 176-181.

 

West, G. F., & Reynolds, J. (1997). The applicability of selected rational-emotive therapy principles to pastoral counseling. Journal of Pastoral Care, 51(20), 187-194.

 

Anderson, R. A., Reynolds, J. (1996). The use of play in family therapy. TCA Journal, 24(1) 15-22.

 

Reynolds, J., Anderson, R. A., (1995). Elephants hiding in the classroom: Identifying children of chemically dependent parents. TCA Journal, 23(2) 20-27.

Stephens, G., & Reynolds, (1992). Helping students make decisions with Egan’s model. Journal of Career Planning and Employment, LII (2), 48-57

Works in Progress

Reynolds, J. (in process). Transforming the Landscape of Counselor Education Programs through Relational Leadership. To be submitted to the Journal for Counselor Education and Supervision.

 

Reynolds, J. (in process). Bicultural identity development and internationally adopted adolescents. To be submitted to Journal for Specialists in Group Work.

Professional Presentations (Juried)

Reynolds, J., Osterlund, L., Ungarvski, J. (March 2011). Military families and wartime stress: Implications for counselors. American Counseling Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.

 

Reynolds, J. (Oct. 2010). The Eros of Community: Transforming the landscape of counselor education programs through relational leadership. Rocky Mountain Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Jackson Hole, WY.

 

Osterlund, L., Reynolds, J. (Oct. 2010) Curriculum for training post-master’s degree counselors for working with military families. Presentation at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Jackson Hole WY. 

 

Reynolds, J., Bennett, S., Sablatura, P., Arman, J., Medina, S. (2009). The Eros of Community: Transforming the landscape of counselor education programs through relational leadership. American Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors Conference, San Diego, CA

 

Reynolds, J., Medina, S.L, (2008). Challenges and resiliency factors of families with internationally adoptive children. Research poster session presented at the American Counseling Association Conference, Honolulu, HI. March, 2008

 

Medina, S.L., Reynolds, J., & Arman, J. (2007). A comparison of student practicum experiences at an on-campus practicum lab with a community based practicum site. A Research Poster Session Presented at the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Oct. 2007, Columbus, OH

 

Arman, J., & Reynolds, J. Play therapy and sandtray approaches to counseling children. A 1.5 hour presentation made to the Colorado Counseling Association Annual Conference,  Longmont, CO. Sept. 2006,

 

Reynolds, J., & Duffey, T. (2004). The impact of the death of a beloved counselor educator on faculty and students. A research poster session presented at the American Counseling Association World Conference, Kansas City, MO. March 2004.

 

Reynolds, J., Duffey, T., Comstock, D. (2004). Using the Enneagram as a tool for counseling couples. A 1.5 hour presentation made at the American Counseling Association, Kansas City, MO. March 2004.

 

Reynolds, J. (2004). The value of conflict in growth and change. A one hour presentation made to the national Dr. Lesley Jones Creativity in Psychotherapy Conference, San Marcos, Texas. February, 2004. 

 

Reynolds, J. (2003). Creative techniques counseling children and adolescents. A one day pre-conference workshop presented at the Texas Counseling Association Professional Development Conference, Galveston, Texas. November, 2003

 

Reynolds, J., & Brown, C., (2003). Ethical and legal issues counseling children and adolescents. A 1.5 hour presentation made at the Texas Counseling Association Professional Development Conference, Galveston, Texas, November 2003.

 

Reynolds, J., (2002). Seven habits of highly successful school counselors. A three hour presentation made at the Texas Counseling Professional Development Conference, Austin, Texas. November, 2002.

 

Jones, L., & Reynolds, J., (2002). Test anxiety management: A successful workshop model. A 1.5 hour presentation made at the Southern Association of Educational Research Conference. Austin, Texas, February, 2002.

 

Reynolds, J. (2000). A gestalt approach to counseling children in groups. A 1.5 hour presentation made at the Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Dallas, Texas. November, 2000.

 

Reynolds, J., Comstock, D., Evenson, M. (1999). Counseling women from a relational perspective. An 8 hour pre-convention workshop made at the American Counseling Association World Conference in San Diego, CA. March 1999.

 

Reynolds, J., Evenson, M. (1998). Supervision and ethical issues in the age of managed care. A three hour post-conference learning institute presented at the American Counseling Association World Conference in San Diego, CA. March, 1998.

 

Reynolds, J., Comstock, D. A. (1996). Teaching gender sensitivity training in counselor education programs. A presentation made at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Portland, Oregon. October, 1996.

 

Reynolds, J. (1996). The personhood of the female therapist in counseling: A relational perspective. A presentation made at the American Counseling Association World Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. March, 1996.

 

Reynolds, J., Cooper., D. L. (1995). The impact of culture on the developmental counseling needs of gifted and talented adolescent girls. Presentation made at the American Counseling Association World Conference, Denver, CO. April, 1995.

 

Accreditation Self-Studies

COAMFTE Accreditation

Medina, S., Reynolds, J. et.al. (pending 2011) Marriage and Family Therapy self-study submitted fall 2010 Regis University. Site visit scheduled March 2012.

 

CACREP Accreditation

Reynolds, J. (2007) Community Counseling Self-Study. Program awarded initial accreditation in Community Counseling at Regis University

 

CACREP Accreditation

Reynolds, J. (2003). School Counseling CACREP Self-Study. Awarded initial program accreditation in School Counseling at Texas State University

 

CACREP Accreditation

Reynolds, J. (2000). Community Counseling, School Counseling, and Marriage and Family Counseling Self-Studies. Initial program accreditations awarded in Community Counseling, School Counseling and Marriage and Family Counseling at Texas Woman’s University.

Awards & Recognition

  • Regis University, Counseling Advocacy Award, 2008
  • Texas Counseling Association, Nomination for Counselor Educator of the Year, 2003
  • Pasco County School District, Florida Merit Teacher Award, 1984-1987

 

Grants Awarded

  • Regis University, Counseling Lab Colorado Springs, $25,000 Award, El Pomar Foundation Grant, 2010
  • Regis University, Counseling Practicum Lab Research Project, $3,000 Award, SPARC Grant, 2007
  • Texas State University, Faculty Technology Grant, $400 Award, ATI Grant, 2002
  • Texas State University, Adoptive Families Research Project, $8,000 Award, ATI Grant, 2000
  • Texas Woman’s University, The Impact of Culture on Gifted Adolescent Females, $900 Award, Faculty Grant, 1995
  • Texas Woman’s University, Assessing Needs of Single Mothers in a University Setting, $1,512 Award, Faculty Grant, 1993

Community Involvement & Service

Regis University Service

  • Academic Planning and Procedures Committee, 2007-2010
  • College of Professional Studies Deans’ and Assistant Dean Council, 2007-2010
  • School of Education and Counseling Academic Committee, 2007-2010

Editorial Boards

  • American Association of School Counselors, The School Counselor, 2000-2004
  • Texas Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, The Juncture, 1996-1997

Community Service

  • Russian Eastern European Central Asian Camp for Adoptive Families, Co-Director, 2011-2012
  • Colorado Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families: Russian, Eastern European and Central Asia Camp, High School Program Coordinator, 2010
  • Colorado Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families, Board of Directors, 2009-present
  • Colorado Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families: Russian, Eastern European and Central Asia Camp, Middle School Program Coordinator, 2007-2009
  • Colorado Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families: Russian, Eastern European and Central Asia Camp, Elementary School Program Coordinator, 2006
  • Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC), Trustee, 2004-2007
  • Private Practice, Pro Bono Counseling Services, Denton, TX, 1993-2000
  • Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), Past President, 1999-2000
  • Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), President, 1998-1999
  • Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), President-Elect, 1997-1998
  • Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), Secretary, 1996-1997
  • Family Crisis Center, Counselor Supervisor, Denton, TX, 1996
  • Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), Board Member, 1995-1996