Linda Black, EdD, LPC

Dean, Graduate School of Counseling
Cabinet Members, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
EDUCATION:
BA University of Iowa 1983-Political Science / BS University of Iowa 1986-Education / MA Lesley College 1990-Agency Counseling / EdD University of Northern Colorado 1998-Counselor Education and Supervision-CACREP accredited
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
COURSES TAUGHT:
Spring 2022 Semester Counseling Skills/Theories I (CNSC-631-A)

Linda L. Black has been a professor of Counselor Education and Supervision for 24+ years at Northern Illinois University and then University of Northern Colorado. From 2000–2011, at UNC, Linda served as counselor education program faculty, doctoral research advisor, Professional Counseling and then Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program coordinator, department chair, and extended-campus coordinator. External to UNC, Linda served as the co-editor of Counselor Education and Supervision journal (2008–2011), is a member of the Colorado Coalition for Children’s Mental Health and the Colorado Crisis Education and Response Network (CoCERN). From July 2011 through July 2019 Linda was the Associate Provost, Dean of the Graduate School and International Admissions and Assistant Vice President for Research. In this capacity she supported 200+graduate faculty, 2800 graduate students, over 100 graduate programs and certificates. Linda’s scholarly work focuses on counselor education, oppression and privilege and mentoring. Her peer reviewed presentations and publications are at the national and international levels. In 2020 she published her first book with her co-author, Crisis, Trauma and Disaster Counseling: A Clinician’s Guide. Linda is an active member of the American Counseling Association, Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, American School Counselor’s Association, the Western Association of Graduate Schools, the Council of Graduate Schools, and the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals.

Linda and Kay live on the high plains of Colorado. Linda enjoys a good, deep laugh, stargazing, gardening, chasing her dogs as they chase jackrabbits and hanging out with family and friends.

PUBLICATIONS:

Juried Articles

  • Givens, J. & Black, L. L. (2020). Counselor Educator Experiences of Teaching Counselor Presence: A Philosophical and Phenomenological Exploration. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2020.1828215,
  • Kushmider, K. D., Beebe, J. E., & Black, L. L. (2015). Rape Myth Acceptance: Implications for Counselor Education Programs. The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 7(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/73.1071,
  • Huntington, J. & Black, L. L. (2014) Women, You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby or Have You? Male Clinicians-in-Training’s Perceptions of Women, Journal of Feminist Family Therapy,26:2, 55-72, DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2014.905899,
  • Flynn, S. V. & Black, L. L. (2013). Altruism-Self Interest Archetypes: A paradigmatic Narrative of Counseling Professionals. The Professional Counselor. 3:2, 54-65. http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/altruism-self-interest-archetypes-a-paradigmatic-narrative-of-counseling-professionals/ ,
  • Flynn, S. V. & Black, L. L. (2011). An Emergent Theory of Altruism-Self-Interest. Journal of Counseling and Development, 89, 459-469. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6676.2011.tb02843.x,
  • Sangganjanavanich, V. & Black, L. L. (2011). The initial development of the multicultural supervision scale. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, Research, 38, 18-36. ,
  • Sangganjanavanich, V. & Black, L. L. (2009). Clinical supervision for international counselors-in training: Implications for supervisors. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, Research, 37. 52-65.,
  • Heaton, K. & Black, L. L. (2009). I knew you When: A case study of managing pre-existing non-amorous relationships in counseling. The Family Journal, 17, 134-138 DOI: 10.1177/1066480709332854,
  • Black, L. L, Stone, D.A., Hutchinson, S., & Suarez, E. (2007). Validation of the social privilege measure. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling, 40, 16-32.,
  • Magnuson, S., Black, L. L., Lehman, M. (2006). New assistant professors: The third year. Counselor Education and Supervision, 45(3) 162-179.,
  • Black, L. L. & Stone, D. A. (2005). Expanding the definition of privilege: The concept of social privilege. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 33, 243-255.,
  • Black, L. L. & Magnuson, S. (2005). Women of spirit: Leaders in the counseling profession. Journal of Counseling and Development, 83, 337-342.,
  • Black, L. L., Suarez, E. C., & Medina, S. (2004). Helping students help themselves: Strategies for successful mentoring. Counselor Education and Supervision, 44, 44-55.,
  • Magnuson, S. L., Black, L. L., & Norem, K. (2004). Supervising school counselors and interns: Resources for site supervisors. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, Research, 32(1) 4-15.,
  • Fassig, B. & Black L. L. (2001). Coming to awareness, one child’s journey. Awareness: Journal of the Colorado Counseling Association, 53-57.,
  • Stone, D. A., & Black, L. L. (1999). The paradigm of exclusion. Democracy in Education, 5(1) 1-2.,

Non-juried:

BOOKS:

  • L. L. Black & Flynn, S.V. (2020). Crisis, Trauma, and Disasters: A Guide for Clinicians-(Sage). ISBN 9781483369037,

BOOK CHAPTERS:

  • Sangganjanavanich, V. & Black, L. L. (2010). Research methods. In Handbook of Preparing Counselors and Other Helping Professionals: Constructivist, Developmental, and Experiential Approaches. (McAuliffe & Eriksen Eds.) Sage.,
  • Black, L. L. & Murdock. J. (2010). Multiple roles and conflict of interest: Training clinics as mental health providers. In 2nd Ed. Developing and Directing Counselor Education Laboratories (Myers, J. & Mobley, K. Eds.). Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Alexandria, VA: Association of Counselor Education and Supervision. ,
  • Black, L. L. (2007). Gender identity: But I want to be a girl: Helping children and parents address questions of gender identity. In Critical Incidents in Counseling Children, S. Hobson and L. Carlson, American Counseling Association.,
  • Black, L. L. (2007). “Let’s dance:” Race, faith, and sexual orientation. A response to the critical incident. In Critical Incidents in Counseling Children, S. Hobson and L. Carlson, American Counseling Association.,
  • Ottens, A. J., Black, L. L., Klein, J. (2005). Crisis intervention at college counseling centers. In A. R. Roberts (Ed.), Crisis Intervention Handbook: Assessment, Treatment and Research (3rd ed.) (pp. 152-173) New York: Oxford.,
  • Black, L. L., & Fassig, B (2005). Coping with stress and burnout. In Veterinary Associates / Survival Guide, Fassig, S. AAHA Press pp. 255-273.,
  • Black, L. L. (2005). The mentor-Your personal guide to success. In Veterinary Associates / Survival Guide, Fassig, S. AAHA Press. pp. 187-191. ,
  • Ottens, A. J. & Black, L. L. (2000). Crisis intervention at college counseling centers. In A. / R. Roberts (Ed.), Crisis Intervention Handbook: Assessment, Treatment and Research / (2nd ed.) (pp. 152-173) New York: Oxford.,

BOOK REVIEWS:

  • Black. L. L. (1999). Don’t divorce your children: Children and their parents talk about divorce by Lewis, J. L. & Sammons, A. H., (1999). Professional School Counseling, 3, (1).,

EDITORIALS:

  • Black, L. L. & Helm, H. M. (2010). Counselor Education and Supervision: Defining Moments: The golden anniversary of counselor education and supervision. Counselor Education and Supervision (Fall 2010).,
  • Black, L. L. & Helm, H. M. (2009). Counselor Education and Supervision: Our voice, vitality, and vision. Counselor Education and Supervision (Fall 2009).,

ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES:

  • Black, L. L. & Capps, J. (2008). Conferences in counseling. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Counseling. Leong F. T.L. Senior Editor. Sage: New York.,
  • Black, L. L. & Huntington, J. (2008). Ethical decision-making. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Counseling. Leong F. T. L. Senior Editor. Sage: New York.,
  • Black, L. L. (2008). Ethical dilemmas. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Counseling. Leong F. T.L. Senior Editor. Sage: New York.,
  • Black, L. L. & Sangganjanavanich, V. (2008). Immediate feedback. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Counseling. Leong F. T. L. Senior Editor. Sage: New York.,
  • Black, L. L. & Zullo, E., (2008). Mentoring. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Counseling. Leong F. T.L. Senior Editor. Sage: New York.,

NEWSLETTERS:

  • Black, L. L. (2004). CCA to close its doors? CCA Fall Newsletter Vol.3, (3).,
  • Black, L. L. (2004). CCA notes. CCA Summer Newsletter Vol. 3(2).,

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