Education & Curriculum Vitae
Ph.D. - Counselor Education and Counseling
Idaho State Â鶹¹ÙÍø
M.Coun - Mental Health Counseling
Idaho State Â鶹¹ÙÍø
B.S. - Sociology
Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Idaho
B.S. - Psychology
Â鶹¹ÙÍø of Idaho
Melanie Person, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Counselor Education, & Director of MOC Canada
Dr. Melanie Person is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø where she directs the Master of Counselling program in Canada. She has a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and...
Dr. Melanie Person is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø where she directs the Master of Counselling program in Canada. She has a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education from Idaho State Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Melanie is passionate about teaching and research in the field and is currently focused on research related to counselor development and professional identity. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Idaho. In conjunction with her role as an educator, Melanie has maintained a private practice for the past 15 years specializing in personality disorders, addictions, and adolescents.
Articles
- Person, M., Baigent, M., Case, S., & Dobson, M. (2024). The relational impact of graduate training in a CACREP-accredited universities, In review.
- Person, M., Baigent, M., & Case, S. (2024). A Grounded Theory examining the impact of counselor training on significant interpersonal relationships of graduate students. In review
- McCormack, K., Person, M., & Olson, A. (2024). You cannot hotshot your way through life: A grounded theory analysis of interpersonal relationships of hotshots. In review
- Person, M., Bruland, P., & McKinney, R. (2024). Professional counsellor identity difference between United States and Canadian counsellors. *revision for applicable journal
- Roy, N. & Person, M. (2024). Multicultural competencies: A comparison of online and site-based education formats for neophyte counsellors. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy (In review)
- Person, M. (2020). Borderline Personality Disorder treatment: Therapy, medication, lifestyle, and self- help. Choosing Therapy.
- Person, M. (2020). Online therapy vs. in person therapy. Choosing Therapy.
- Person, M. (2020). Borderline Personality Disorder: Signs, symptoms and treatments. Choosing Therapy.
- Person, M. (2020). Does therapy work? The effectiveness of psychotherapy. Choosing Therapy.
Person, M. (2020). Psychotherapy: What it is and who it’s right for. Choosing Therapy. - Person, M. (2020). Online therapy. Choosing Therapy.
- Person, M. (2020). 2018-2019 Program Evaluation Report: Annual Program Review.
- Person, M., Garner, C., Ghoston, M., & Petersen, C. (2020). Counselor professional identity development in CACREP and non-CACREP accredited programs. Journal for Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/131.1335
- Garner, C., Person, M., Goddard, C., Patridge, A., & Bixby, T. (2019). Satisfaction in consensual non-monogamy. The Family Journal, 27(2).
- Person, M. (2019). Building your practice through contracting with online counseling companies. Counseling Today, 61(7), 44-50.
Person, M. (2019). Building your practice through contracting with online counseling companies. The Counseling Insider. - Minor, A., Moody, S., Tadlock-Marlo, R., Pender, R., & Person, M. (2013). Music as a medium for cohort development. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 8, 381-394
- Person, M. & Unruh-Hunt, D. (2013) A Brief Overview of the New DSM 5 with Ethical Citations. Washington Counseling Association: Washington.
Professional Papers Presented
National & International
- Person, M. & Baigent, M. (2024). Relational impact of counsellor training. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Prince Edward Island, CA
- Person, M. (2024). Repaving the royal road: Using dreamwork in modern therapy. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Prince Edward Island, CA
- Phillips, G. & Person, M. (2024). Understanding the shared experience of non-problematic psilocybin use in couples: Implications for couples therapy. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Prince Edward Island, CA
- Person, M. (2023) The relational impact of graduate training in counseling. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Denver, CO
- Roy, N. & Person, M. (2022). Multicultural and diversity course: A comparison of online and site-based education formats for counsellors-in-training. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy
Association, Prince Edward Island, CA - Malone, C. & Person, M. (2022). Canadian student athlete mental health concerns as a result of COVID- 19. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Prince Edward Island, CA
- Roy, N., Person, M., & Olsen, A. (2021). Multicultural counseling courses: A comparison of online and site-based education. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Atlanta, GA
- Malone, C. & Person, M. (2021). Students-athlete mental wellness through COVID: Implications for counselor educators and counselors-in-training. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Atlanta, GA
- Person, M., & Crawford, N. (2019). Is it Bed-Time Yet?! Parenting Stress in Counselor Education. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Seattle, WA
- Person, M., Young, M., Min, C., Stockton, L., Swanson, S. (2019). Applying Principles of Athletic Mastery to Pre-Practicum Courses. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Seattle, WA
- Person, M. & Ghoston, M. (2017). Transformative learning…in research and statistics! Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Chicago, IL
- Person, M. & Pitts, M. (2017). Shifting focus: Moving from 2009 to 2016 CACREP Standards. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Chicago, IL
- Person, M. (2015). Objective tools for solid gatekeeping. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
- Person, M. & Perkins, S. (2015). A two-pronged approach to preparing practitioner-researchers within a multi-track department. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
- Minor, A., Moody, S., Person, M., Tadlock-Marlo, R. & Pender, R. (2011). Bases loaded: Use of music in counselor cohort development. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Conference, Nashville, TN.
Regional & Local
- Person, M. & Tjaden S. (2024). The impact of training on relationships: Suggestions for supporting students and preventing burnout. WACES conference, Tucson, AZ.
- Person, M. & Phillips, G. (2024). CIT Understanding of psilocybin use among couples: Implications of a phenomenological inquiry. WACES conference, Tucson, AZ.
- Person, M. (2024). Repaving the royal road: Training CIT in dream work. RMACES conference, Whitefish, MT.
- Person, M., Rapp, M. & Gillette, A. (2022). Teaching in the age of Tiktok. RMACES conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
- Person, M., Tjaden, S., & Case, S. (2022). A new era of self-care: Balancing mindfulness with mindlessness. RMACES conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
- Person, M., Rapp, M. & Malone, C. (2020). Enhancing the ACA Code of Ethics through international comparison. RMACES Conference, virtual.
- Young, M., McKinney, R., Person, M., Bennett, E., Garner, C., & Wissel, A. (2020). What do counselor educators do best? RMACES Conference, virtual.
- Person, M. & Schaffer, M. (2020). Hegemonic masculinity and service member mental health. WACES Conference, Tucson, AZ. (Conference cancelled)
- Person, M. (2020). Online counseling: Training the next generation. WACES Conference, Tucson, AZ. (Conference cancelled).
- Person, M. (2018). International professional identity: Implications for education. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Park City, UT.
- Person, M. & Bruland, P. (2018). International counselor identity development: Or is it counsellor?! Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Santa Rosa, CA.
- Person, M. (2018). Counselor experience providing technology-assisted counseling services. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Santa Rosa, CA.
- Person, M. (2014). Measurable outcomes in group work. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Jackson, WY.
- Person, M. (2014). Promoting the working alliance in the face of evaluation. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Jackson, WY.
- Person, M. (2014). The use of storytelling in counselor education and supervision. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Jackson, WY.
- Person, M. & Tucker, J. (2014) Facebook me: Ethics and social media. Idaho Counseling Association Conference, Boise, ID.
- Person, M. (2013). Neuroscience and counseling. Idaho Counseling Association Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
- Person, M. (2012). Finding employment as a professional counselor. Idaho Counseling Association Conference, Boise, ID
- Person, M. (2012). Characteristics that impact client engagement in the counseling process. Idaho Counseling Association Conference, Boise, ID.
Research Interests
- Counselor development
- Relationship factors
- Professional identity