Rehabilitation Counseling
Faculty and StaffElizabeth Boland, Ph.D., CRC, |
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BackgroundAfter receiving her Master's degree, Dr. Boland worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Nebraska for three years. In addition to a general caseload, she was the liaison with the local rehabilitation hospital and was actively involved on the rehabilitation team for both the inpatient and outpatient programs. The caseload at the rehabilitation hospital consisted of individuals with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Upon completing her Doctoral degree, Dr. Boland joined the faculty at the University of Florida's Department of Rehabilitation Counseling. During her 4 ½ years at UF, she taught undergraduate courses in Rehabilitation Services, graduate courses in Rehabilitation Counseling, and doctoral courses in Rehabilitation Science. Dr. Boland joined the Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling at Western Washington University as the Director in December, 2004 and took on the role of Department Chair in September 2010. Areas of Focus, Research/Projects InterestsDr. Boland's research interests are vocational issues and barriers to employment for people with significant disabilities and rehabilitation counseling education. Other Interesting FactsBeth has two children, Rob and Kari, and a yellow lab named Jade. The kids are actively involved in sports (soccer, basketball, and baseball) and scouting. The family enjoys the great outdoors of the Northwest, taking every opportunity to go camping and hiking. Contact information: elizabeth.boland@wwu.edu |
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Erica Johnson, Ph.D., CRCInstructor and Clinical Coordinator EducationPh.D. Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, Western Washington University B.A. Psychology, University of Puget Sound |
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CertificationsCertified Rehabilitation Counselor BackgroundDr. Johnson joined the WWU faculty in 2008, and she is currently engaged in both teaching and clinical supervision. Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Johnson spent 8 years working as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in both the private and medical sectors. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Johnson completed advanced practica training in rehabilitation and neuropsychology at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Meriter Hospital where she gained experience working with children and adults of all ages. She also completed a counseling psychology residency at Millard Health Centre and a clinical rehabilitation psychology fellowship in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Johnson has taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses in rehabilitation counseling psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has also held a faculty appointment in the Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Johnsons clinical interests include individual and family adjustment to disability, depression, anxiety, cognitive rehabilitation, and pain management. Areas of Focus, Research/Projects InterestsDr. Johnson's research interests are neuropsychological and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, and education and training issues in rehabilitation counseling and rehabilitation psychology. Other Interesting FactsErica is married and lives in Kirkland. She and her husband have a son named Cohen. Contact information: Erica.Johnson@wwu.edu | |
Monica HolmerProgram Coordinator EducationB.A. Social Sciences, University of Arizona |
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Monica is the Program Coordinator for the Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling. She is the first point of contact for students and applicants for the program. Contact: RC.info@wwu.edu or 425-259-8921.
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Kathe Matrone, Ph.D., CRC
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Lori Magnuson, Ph.D., CRCInstructor |
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Ed Goldenberg, Ph.D.
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