About
Elisabeth Bennett
I was born and raised in the Humboldt County California in the heart of the redwoods where solidly good-souled people peppered every aspect of my life. At seventeen I ventured off to college in the shadows of the Uinta Mountains where my world expanded greatly and I began to find my place in the psychology arena. After completing a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah and a brief stint in Anchorage, Alaska, I opened a private practice in Spokane, Washington where I have been providing services to individuals, groups, couples, families, businesses, and organizations since 1994. I have been married for over 30 years (he's a psychiatrist...our kids had no chance!) and have loved (almost) every minute of our family life that includes five children who are mostly grown and committed to lives and families of their own. I've been teaching at the graduate school level and maintaining a private practice for the last 27 years or so. I have spent thousands of hours in service to people from many walks of life, with remarkable resiliency, diverse backgrounds, varied issues, and personal dreams and goals. I value the work I do and treasure every minute spent journeying through client struggles, growth, and successes.
Experience
I'm a Professor and Licensed Psychologist.
VITA
Elisabeth D. Bennett
Department of Counselor Education
School of Education, Gonzaga University
502 E Boone, AD 25
Spokane, WA 99258
(509)981-8509 (cell) - (509) 328-4220 ext. 3512 (work)
Email: bennette@gonzaga.edu
Current Position
2013-present Professor Dept of Counselor Education Gonzaga University
1994-present Psychologist Private Practice Spokane, WA
Academic Degrees
1994 Ph.D. Counseling Psychology University of Utah
1989 M.S. Counseling Psychology University of Utah
1983 B.S. Clinical Psychology Brigham Young University
Certification and Licensing
1998 to present Licensed Psychologist Washington
1995 to 1998 Certified Mental Health Counselor Washington
1994 to 1995 Registered Counselor Washington
Internships, In-Service Training, Specialized Training
2021 We are Still Here: Learning From Native American Perspectives, ACA, Webinar.
2021 Kevin Mitnick Security Awarenes Training. Cyber safety training through Gonzaga University
2021 SAGE training through Gonzaga University
2020 Telepsychology Best Practices 101: Getting Paid: Reimbursement Strategies & Marketing Your
Professional Services Online, Segment 4, APA, 2 hours
2020 Telepsychology Best Practices 101: Legal, Regulatory & Ethical Rules of the Road, Segment 3, APA,
2 hours
2020 Telepsychology Best Practices 101: About the Tech…Video, Email, Text Messaging and Apps,
Segment 2, APA, 2 hours
2020 Telepsychology Best Practices 101: Clinical Evaluation and Care: Cultural Competencies;
Documentation, Segment 1, APA, 2 hours
2020 Attended Telehealth for mental health Professionals: 2-Day Distance Therapy Training, PESI 12 hours
2019 Attended International Family Therapy Association Congress, Aberdeen Scotland
2018 Attended International Family Therapy Association Congress, Bangkok, Thailand
2018 Attended CENET Continuing Education, 38 hrs. Online at www.cenet.com
2017 Attended American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session, San Francisco, CA,
2016 Attended American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session, Montreal, Quebec,
2015 Attended American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session, Orlando, FL
2014 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 21,
2014 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session, with
Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Private Practice, Honolulu, Hawaii,
2013 Attended Medical University of South Carolina Helping Heroes
2013 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session, with
Certification in Marriage and Family Counseling, Mar
2013 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 10, Feb
2012 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 24, Aug
2012 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session, Mar,
2011 Attended ACA Institute for Leadership Training, Alexandria, Virginia, July
2011 Attended the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs “How to Write
a CACREP Self-study,” Ashland, Oregon, Apr
2011 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session with Certification
in Military Counseling Academy, New Orleans, Louisiana, Mar,
2011 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session with Certification
in Child and Adolescent Counseling, New Orleans, Louisiana, Mar
2010 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 20, Aug
2010 Attended ACA Institute for Leadership Training, Alexandria, Virginia, July
2010 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session with Certification
in Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mar
2010 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 19, Jan
2009 Attended the National Institute of Mental Health Grant Writing Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada, June
2009 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session with Certification
in Counselor Education and Supervision, Raleigh, North Carolina, Mar
2009 Attended the Life Science Discovery Fund Meeting, Spokane, Washington, Feb
2008 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session with Certification
in Couples and Family Counseling, Honolulu, Hawaii, Mar
2008 Participated in Training for the ACA Northern Illinois University Pro-Bono Counseling Initiative, Oct
2007 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 17, Aug
2007 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention Education Session with Certification
in Counselor Education, Detroit, Michigan. Mar
2006 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 10, Feb
2006 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 16, Feb
2006 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 13, Feb
2005 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 9, Dec
2005 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia. Apr
2004 Attended What Really Works in Counseling. Scott Miller, 6 CE credits, Spokane, Washington. May, 2004 Attended the American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, Kansas. Apr
2003 Attended Sexuality Issues in Counseling and Therapy, Sep
2003 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 7, Aug
2003 Attended the Gottman Institute: Initial Training for Marital Counseling. Seattle, WA, Fe
2003 Attended the Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Vol 8, Jan
2002 Attended the AACTE 54th Annual Meeting and Exhibits, New York, Feb
2001 Attended Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Living, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.
2000 Attended Leadership Workshop offered by the Center for Organizational Reform, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA. Oct
2000 Attended Professional Boundaries and Secondary Traumatization, Charee Boulter, Ph.D., Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA. June
2000 Attended Therapeutic Strategies with the Older Adult. June
2000 Attended Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Volume 7, July
2000 Attended Trauma and Dissociation—Diagnosis and Treatment. Betty McQuirk, M.S., Eastern
Washington University, Cheney, WA. Mar
2000 Attended Welcome to the Gamma Quadrant: Forensic Survival Strategies for Mental Health
Professionals, Laura Brown, Ph.D., Eastern Washington University. Feb
1999 Attended Ethics in Psychotherapy, Vol 2, Apr
1999 Attended Ethics in Psychotherapy, Vol, 3 Mar
1999 Attended Ethics in Psychotherapy, Vol 1, Jan
1998 Attended Listening to Prozac But Hearing Placebo: A Meta-Analysis of Antidepressant Medication. APA. July
1988 Internship with Veterans Administration Medical Center, Inpatient Psychiatry, Biomedicine,
Neuropsychology, Inpatient Substance Abuse, Salt Lake City, Utah,
1985 Internship with Veterans Administration Medical Center, Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic, Salt Lake
City, Utah, Summer.
Professional Experience
Appointment Level Institution Dates Subject Area
Professor Gonzaga University 2013-Present Counselor Education
Associate Professor Gonzaga University 2005-2013 Counselor Education
Assistant Professor Gonzaga University 1998-2005 Counselor Education
Adjunct Professor Spokane Falls Comm. Col. 1996-1997 Humanities
Adjunct Professor Gonzaga University 1994-1998 Counselor Education
Visiting Professor University of Alaska, 1991-1992 Psychology
Anchorage
Adjunct Faculty Salt Lake Comm. Col. 1989-1991 Humanities
Coordinator/Instructor University of Utah 1986-1988 Efficient Reading
Instructor University of Utah 1986-1987 Counseling
Instructor University of Utah 1984-1987 Learning Skills
Faculty Teaching and Administrative Load
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Fall 2020
EDCE 695 Pre-practicum in Counseling, on-campus 4 credits
EDCE 697 Internship in Counseling, on-camp 5 credits
EDCE 688 Advanced Theories/Professional Seminar II 1 credits
Spring 2019
EDCE 696 Practicum in Counseling, on-campus 4 credits
EDCE 697B Internship in Counseling, on-camp 5 credits
EDCE 689 Advanced Theories/Professional Seminar III 1 credits
EDCE 687 Advanced Theories/Professional Seminar I 1 credits
Current Collegiate Assignments
2016-present Member Awards Committee (SOE)
2018-2020 Member Rank, Reappointment, and Tenure (SOE)
Research Interests
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Evidence informed treatment
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Adult attachment
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Attachment behaviors in elephants as compared to human attachment behaviors
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Creative techniques in counseling
Current Professional and Academic Associate Memberships—Outside of University
2000-present Member American Counseling Association
2002-present Member Washington Counseling Association
1994-present Member American Psychological Association
2002-present Member Washington State Assoc. for Counselor Ed. and Supervision
2002-present Member Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
2002-present Member Wash. Assoc. for Spiritual, Ethical, and Rel. Values in Couns
2002-present Member Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Rel. Values in Counseling
1989 to life Member Phi Kappa Phi
2005 to present Member PEO
Current Professional Service, Leadership & Consultation
1998-present Licensed Psychologist in Private Consulting Practice
2009-present Board Member ex officio, Reach for the Future, Spokane, Washington
2004-present Counseling Consultant, Gonzaga Prep, Spokane, Washington,
Publications – Refereed
Chapters
Bennett, E.D. and Young, M.A. (2020). Other pertinent Issues in Counseling Practice. In Erfords, B. (Eds)
Clinical Experiences in Counseling. New Jersey: Pearson.
Bennett, E.D. (2017). The Women’s Project. In Lebow, J., Chambers, A., & Breunlin, D. (Eds) Encylopedia of
Couple and Family Therapy. NYC: Springer.
Bennett, E.D. (2014) Other Pertinent Issues in Counseling Practice. In Erford, B. (Eds) Clinical
Experiences in Counseling. New Jersey: Pearson.
Bennett, E, and O’Connor, T. (2011). Helping Students with Incarcerated Parents. In Erford, B. and Byrd, V
(Eds.) Applying Technique to Common Encounters in School Counseling: A Case-Based Approach. NJ:
Merrill Publishing.
Bennett, E, and Curran, L. (2011). Working with Sam, A Homeless Child. In Erford, B. and Byrd, V (Eds.)
Applying Technique to Common Encounters in School Counseling: A Case-Based Approach. NJ: Merrill
Publishing.
Bennett, E, and Brown, M. (2011.) Working with Gifted Children. In Erford, B. and Byrd, V (Eds.) Applying
Technique to Common Encounters in School Counseling: A Case-Based Approach. NJ: Merrill Publishing.
Bennett, E. and Hastings, P. (2009). Key legal issues in assessment. In Erford, B.. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of
Counseling. Alexandria, Virginia: American Counseling Association.
Hastings, P. and Bennett, E. (2009). Classical conditioning. In Erford, B. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Counseling.
Alexandria, Virginia: American Counseling Association.
Bennett, E.D. (1994). Life Events, Hardiness, and Prepartum Depression in Relationship to Maternity Blues and
Postpartum Depression. Dissertation Abstracts.
Articles
Bennett, E., Le, K, Lindahl, K., Wharton, S., Mak, T.W. (2017). Five out of the box techniques for encouraging
teenagers to engage in counseling. Vistas.2017. Retrieved from
http://www.counnseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas
Bennett, E., Mak, T., Le, K., Garn, P., Perales, J., and Adame, S. (2016). Five Techniques for Redistributing
Airtime in Family Counseling with Airtime Monopolizers, Vistas. Retrieved from
http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas/vistas-2016.
Bennett, E.D., Davari, J., Perales, J., Perales, A., Sumner, B., Gill, G., Mak, T.W. (2016). Five Counseling
Techniques for Increasing Attachment, Intimacy, and Sexual Functioning in couples. Vistas.2016.
Retrieved from http://www.counnseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas
Bennett, E.D., Bennette, W.E., Sylvester, A., Roth, B., and Cataldi, J. (2014). Concordance and the Counselor’s
Role in Supporting Medical Compliance, Vistas. http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas/vistas-
2014.
Bennett, E.D., Sylvester, A. (2012). Postpartum Depression: What Counselors Need to Know, Vistas.
Retrieved from http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas13/Article_24.pdf.
Bennett, E.D., Beal, A.E., and Beal, B. (2012). Counseling for Sexual Dysfunction Through the Lens of
Attachment. Vistas. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/library/.
Bennett, E.D., Hunsaker, E., Butler, M., Cook, O., and Leland, B. (2012) Autism Spectrum Disorder: What
Counselors Need to Know. Vistas. Retrieved from
http://www.counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas12/Article_102.pdf.
Bennett, E.D., Lewis, M., and Hunsaker, E. (2012). Counseling Kids with Incarcerated Caregivers. Retrieved
from http://www.counseling.org/Resources/Library/VISTAS/vistas12/Article_56.pdf.
Bennett, E.D., and Smith, J.N. (2011). Neurology for Smarties: Symptoms recognition, referral, and support.
Retrieved from www.counseling.org/Resources/Library/VISTAS/2011-V-Online/Article_57.pdf.
Koffman, S., Hicks, G., Arnette, K., Watckins, P., Jackson, N., Bennett, E., Browers, R. & Hastings, P. (2001).
Psychosocial Variables in a Screening Study of Older Adults: Scale Development and Construct Validity.
Presented at the 17th World Congress of the International Association of Gerontology, Vancouver, B.C.
Internationals Journal of Experimental, Clinical, and Behavioral Gerontology, 47, 359. (abstract)
Presentation Reviews
2016/2017 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Proposal Reviewer
2015/2016 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Proposal Reviewer
2014/2015 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Proposal Reviewer
2013/2014 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Proposal Reviewer
2012/2013 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Learning Institute Reviewer
2011/2012 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Proposal Reviewer
2011/2012 Washington Counseling Association Conference, Proposal Reviewer
2010/2011 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Proposal Reviewer
2009/2010 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Proposal Reviewer
2009/2010 Washington Counseling Association Mini-conference, Proposal Reviewer
2008/2009 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Proposal Reviewer
2008/2009 Washington Counseling Association Mini-conference, Proposal Reviewer
Professional Papers Presented (Refereed)
National & International
Wissel, A., Bennett, E., Leach, D., McCarthy, M., Schaffer, M., (2021). Top Ten Techniques for Curbing
Burnout. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Held Online.
Bennett, E. , Boyle, C., McCarthy, J., Schaffer, M., (2021). Top Ten Techniques for Curbing Burnout.
International Family Therapy Association Annual Congress. Held online.
Bennett, E., Boyle, C., Melo, V., Schaffer, M., Smith, H. (2021). Get ‘Em Moving: The art and science of
movement in therapy. International Family Therapy Association Annual Congress. Held online.
2 presentations accepted to ACA for 2020 San Diego, CA; conference cancelled.
2 presentations accepted to IFTA for 2020 Basel, Switzerland; conference cancelled.
McKinney, R., Bennett, E., Cram, D., Paulsen, M., Brinser H., Champagne, B., Swanson, S., Singh, R., Singh,
S., Durstling, N.,(2019). Attachment: Family Therapists Partnering with Schools and Communities,
International Family Therapy Association Annual Congress. Aberdeen, Scotland.
McKinney, R., Bennett, E., Champagne, B, Swanson, S., Singh, R., Singh, S., Durstling, N., Paulsen, M., Cram,
D., Brinser H. (2019). Creative Approaches to Difficult Situations: Speed Dating Style, International Family
Therapy Association Annual Congress. Aberdeen, Scotland.
Bennett, E., Mak, A., Messier, C., Ellis, J., Pierce, M. (2018). Treating Couples through the Lens of Attachment.
International Marriage and Family Therapy Congress. Bangkok, Thailand
Bennett, E., Mak, A., Messier, C., Ellis, J., Day, A., Moret, K., Roberts, A. (2018). Theoretically Grounded
Creativity in Family Counseling. International Marriage and Family Therapy Congress. Bangkok, Thailand
Bennett, E., Sumner, B., Mak, A., Le, K., Ellis, J., (2017). Treating Couples through the Lens of Attachment.
Learning Institute. American counseling Association Annual Convention. San Francisco, California.
Bennett, E. Davari, J., Perales, A., Perales, J., Gill, G., Sumner, B., Garn, P., Mak, T., (2016) Treating Sexual
Dysfunction Through the Lens of Attachment. American Counseling Association-Canadian Counseling and
Psychotherapy Association Joint Annual Convention. Montreal, Canada.
Backlund, R., Backlund, M., Llaurado, A., Bennett, E., Get Your Clients in the Groove: The Use of Dance as
Technique. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida.
Bennett, E., Bennett, W., Cataldi, J., Reidy, J, Roth, A., Howells, R., Poindexter, T., Vollrath, D., Davari, J., Gill,
G., (2015). Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology: Current Medications, How they Work, and the
Counselor’s Supportive Role. Learning Institute. American Counseling Association Annual Convention.
Orlando, Florida.
Bennett, E., Brown, M., Reidy, H., Roth, A., Rugo, K., Pedlar, S., Price, P., Perales, J., Llaurado, A., Jeon, K.,
Mak, T., (2015). Grit, Gratitude, and Gumption: Developing “Academic Fitness.” American Counseling
Association Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida.
Bennett, E., Beal, A., Cataldi, J., Rugo, K., Graydon, M., Perales, A., (2015). Sexual Dysfunction: Best Practice
Application Grounded in Attachment Theory. American Counseling Association Annual Convention.
Orlando, Florida.
Bennett, E., Bennett, W., Fouche, M., Sylvester, A., and Christoe, L. (2013). Neuroanatomy and
Psychopharmacology for Counselors. Learning Institute at American Counseling Association Annual
Convention, Cleveland, Ohio.
Bennett, E., Bennett, W., Bell, C., DiViveros, E., Fouche’, M, (2012). Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology
for Counselors. Learning Institute. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. San Francisco,
California.
Bennett, E., Butler, M., Hunsaker, E., Cook, O, Leland, B, and Hickam, S. (2012). Autism Spectrum Disorder:
What Counselors Need to Know. American Counseling Association. San Francisco, California.
Bennett, E., Smith, J., Neves., H. and Mardis, C. (2011). Neurology for Smarties, American Counseling
Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Bennett, E, and Anderson, L. (2010). What every counselor must know about autism to secure a therapeutic
relationship. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bennett, E, Andrysiak, C., Pote, S., and Holmes, C. (2010). Counseling Kids with Incarcerated Caregivers.
American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Bennett, E. (2010). What You Should Know About Autism. Kids Count Conference. Indiana Youth Institute.
Indianapolis, Indiana. (Invited Presentation)
Bennett, E. (2010). Assisting Children with Incarcerated Care-givers. Kids Count Conference. Indiana Youth
Institute. Indianapolis, Indiana. (Invited Presentation)
Bennett, E. (2010). Our Kids Cut: What You Must Know About Self-Mutilation. Kids Count Conference. Indiana
Youth Institute. Indianapolis, Indiana. (Invited Presentation)
Bennett, E, and Lewis, M. (2009). Teaching the Process of Counseling: A Matrix Model. Association of
Counselor Educators and Supervisors Annual Convention. San Diego, California
Bennett, E., Fisher, A., Brooksby, J. (2009). GRE, Supervisor Evaluations, and other measures of success in
Graduate School. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Bennett, E., Hastings, P., and Dockendorff, S. (2009). Counseling Student Indebtedness and Perceived
Expected Salary. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Bennett, E., Fisher, A., and Brooksby, J, (2009). Doctoral Program Entrance Requirements Relationship to
Success. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina
Bennett, E. Dockendorff, S., and Hastings, P. (2009). Graduate Student Indebtedness and Expected vs. Likely
Post-graduate Income. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina
Bennett, E., Wenig, A., and Prahl, R., (2008). Attachment: You know nothing if you don’t know this. 16th Annual
Children’s Justice Conference, Seattle, Washington. (Invited Presentation)
Bennett, E., (2008). Bullying: Mandating an Impossible End(Working to Curb Bullying). 16th Annual Children’s
Justice Conference, Seattle, Washington. (Invited Presentation)
Bennett, E., (2008). Self Abuse from Pleasure to Pain. 16th Annual Children’s Justice Conference, Seattle,
Washington. (Invited Presentation)
Bennett, E., & EagleBear, A. (Mar, 2007). Multicultural Counseling: Native American Techniques. American
Counseling Association Annual Convention. Detroit, Michigan.
Oppelt, A., Bennett, E., & Plaeger, D. (April, 2005). Impact of Reasoning on Decision Making: Implications for
Counselors, American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
Bennett, E., & Fisher, M. (accepted April, 2005). Weaving the Threads of Hardiness andReligiosity through the
Fabric of Counseling: An Approach to Preventing Depression. American Counseling Association Annual
Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
Bennett, E., Majors, A., Symes, M., & Bitzig, S. (April, 2004). Life Events, Hardiness, and Implications for
Postpartum Depression. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO.
Majors, A., Bennett, E., Symes, M., Bitzig, S., & Rahm, C. (April, 2004). Religion as Related to Depression.
American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO.
Gilchrist, G., & Bennett, E. (August, 2003). Current and Ideal Body Images of Males: A Fitness Setting. Poster
Presentation. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Bennett, E., Brougher, J., Conners, D., & McDonald, D. (February, 2002). The Dean Management Team: An
Experiment in Collaborative Leadership. Annual Conference of the American Association of College
Teacher Educators, New York.
Koffman, S., Hicks, G., Arnett, K., Watkins, P., Jackson, N., Bennett, E., Browers, R., & Hastings, P. (August,
2001). Psychosocial Variables in a Screening Study of Older Adults: Scale Development and Construct
Validity. Presented at the 17th World Congress of the International Association of Gerontology, Vancouver,
BC, Canada.
Regional and Local
Bennett, E., Roth, A,. Reidy, H, Rugo, K. Llaurado, A., Ngo, K., Perales, J., & Willet, W. (2014) Grit, Gratitude,
and Gumption. Washington Counseling Association, Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Roth, A. Cataldi, J., Reidy, H. Howells, R. Poindexter, T. Davari, J., Gill, G., & Litt, C. (2014)
Neurology and Psychopharmacology: Current Medications, How they Work, and the Counselor's
Supportive Role. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Cataldi, J. Rugo, K., Baksis, C., Garn, P., Lopez, C., Perales, A, & Urann, S. (2014). Working with
Adults from an Attachment Perspective. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle,
Washington.
Brown, M. and Bennett, E. (2014) Grit, Gratitude, and Gumption. Washington School Counseling Association,
Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Telleria, B., Reidy, H, and Backlund G. (2013) Neurology and Psychopharmacology: Current
Medications, How they Work, and the Counselor's Supportive Role. Washington Counseling Association
Annual Convention. Spokane, Washington.
Sylvester, A. & Bennett, E. (2013). Dating Violence: What School Counselors Should Know. Washington
School counseling Association, Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Bennett, W., Fouche, M., Sylvester, A., and Christoe, L. (2013). Neuroanatomy and
Psychopharmacology for Counselors. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane,
Washington.
Bennett, E., Butler, M., and Hunsaker, E., (2011). Autism: Spectrum Disorders: What Counselors Need to Know.
Washington School Counseling Association. Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Sylvester, A. (2011). Counseling Kids with Incarcerated Caregivers. Washington School Counseling
Association. Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E. and Brown, M. (2011). Instilling Gratitude in Schools: Increasing Learning and Resilience.
Washington School Counseling Association. Vancouver, Washington. (Invited Presentation)
Bennett, E., Butler, M., and Hunsaker, E., (2011). Autism: Spectrum Disorders: What Counselors Need to Know.
Washington Counseling Association. Spokane, Washington.
Bennett, E., Smith, J., Neves, H., and Mardis, C. (2010). Neurology for Smarties. Washington Counseling
Association. Spokane, Washington.
Brown, M. and Bennett, E. (2010). Instilling an Attitude of Gratitude. Washington School Counseling
Association. Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E. and Brown, M. (2010). Key Note Address. Idaho School Counseling Association, Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho. (Invited)
Bennett, E., Anderson, L, Markealli, N, (2009). Autism: What every counselor must know to build relationship. Washington Counseling Association. Spokane, Washington
Bennett, E. and Brown, M. (2009). Responding to What our Students are Thinking. Washington School
Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.
Bennett, E. (2008). Cutting and Other Forms of Self Abuse. Washington Counseling Association Mini-
Conference, Spokane, WA. (Invited Presentation)
Brooksby, J., Huang, E., Markealli, N., and Bennett, E. (2008). Bibliocounseling. Washington Counseling
Association Mini-Conference, Spokane, WA.
Dockendorff, S., Bennett, E., and Hastings, P. (2008). Student Indebtedness and Expected Income for
Counselors. Washington Counseling Association Mini-Conference, Spokane, WA, Invited Presentation
Koffman, S., Hastings, P., Bennett, E. et. al. (2008). Emotional Intelligence in Counselor Education Students.
Washington Counseling Association Mini-Conference, Spokane, WA, Invited Presentation
Bennett, E., Notestine, C., Dockendorff, S., and Whitbred, L., (2008). What School Counselors Need to Know
and Do About Homeless Children: Collaboration. Washington School Counseling Association Annual
Conference, Seattle, Washington.
Lewis, M., Bonner, K., and Bennett, E., (2008). Counseling Kids with Incarcerated Caregivers. Washington
School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
Brown, M., Bennett, E., Eberth, L., Ferris, J., and Renner, L., (2008). Utilizing Possible Selves Theory to
Increase Student Achievement. Washington School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Seattle,
Washington.
Bennett, E., Dockendorf, S., Whitbred, L., Stewart, K., and Notestine, C. (2007). Homeless Children: A Situation
Requiring Counseling Collaboration. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle,
Washington.
Bennett, E., Dockendorf, S., Kennedy, J., Knudsen, S., & Swenson, K. (2007). Eating Disorders: What You
Need to Know and What We Do Not Know. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention,
Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., EagleBear, A., Lewis, M., Holmes, C., Tate, E., Bonner, K., (2007). Understanding the Native
American You May Ben Counseling. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle,
Washington.
Bennett, E., Stewart, K., Knudsen, S., Hill, K., & Holmes, C., (2007). Left Foot, Right Foot, Repeat: From
Survival Mode to Self Care. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Beal, A., Whitbred, L., Lewis, M., Tate, E., & Bedient, L. (2007). Assessing and Treating Sexual
Dysfunction: An Attachment Based Approach. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention,
Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Lewis, M., Bedient, L., Swenson, K., Kennedy, J. (2007). Psychotropic Medications for Children
and the Supportive Counselor. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle,
Washington.
Koffman, S., Bennett, E., Hastings, P.,Disney, K., Buzinover, Y., Fisher, A., Langman, N., Lussier, R., Parker,
C., Sauder, S., & Simon, J. (2007). From Small Beginnings Come Great Things: The Growth of Emotional
Intelligence in Future Counselors; Year 3 of the Study at Gonzaga University. Washington Counseling
Association, Seattle, WA
Bennett, E., Yost, P., Warren, T., & Starks, M.(Oct. 2006). Identifying and Counseling Clients with Eating
Disorders. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Everson, E., & Burrill, C. (Oct. 2006). Methamphetamines: What Counselors Should Know.
Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E. Shafer, C., & Green, J. (Oct. 2006). Self-asphyxiation: What, How, and How to Help. Washington
Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington.
Bennett, E., Young, T, Martin, K., Im, Yookwi, & Burke, E. (Oct. 2006). Counselor Heal Thyself. Washington
Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
Bennett, E. & Gilchrist, G. (Oct. 2006). Men, Women and Body Image Perceptions: Are We on the Same Page?
Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
Bennett, E., Eaglebear, A., and Beal, A. (March, 2006). Native American Techniques in School Counseling.
Washington School Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
Bennett, E. Beal, A., & Metzger, S. (March, 2006). Becoming ConsciouslyCompetent as a School Counselor.
Washington School Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
Brown, M., Doyle, K., Gray, S., & Bennett, E. (March, 2006). Self-mutilization. Washington School Counseling A
ssociation Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
Minchala, V., Bennett, E., & Fisher, M. (October, 2004). A Perspective on Domestic Violence in Same-Sex
Relationships. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
Bennett, E., & Hastings, P. (October, 2004). The Matrix and the Process of Counseling. Invited half-day
presentation, Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
Oppelt, A., Plaeger, D., & Bennett, E. (October, 2004) The Role of Rationality in Decision Making. Washington
Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
Bennett, E., & Majors, A. (October, 2004). Religiosity as Related to Depression. Washington Counseling
Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
Bennett, E., & EagleBear, A. (October, 2004). Native American Techniques in Counseling. Washington
Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
Bennett, E., & Fisher, M. (October, 2004). Hardiness as a Buffer for Depression. Washington Counseling
Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
Bennett, E., Syme, M., Majors, A., Bitzig, S., & Brown, M. (October, 2003). Depression: Who is aware? Who
must be? Washington Counseling Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
Bennett, E., Brown, M., Majors, A., Syme, M., & Bitzig, S. (October, 2003). Facing the Bully: What Counselors
Can Offer to Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders. Washington Counseling Association Conference, Seattle,
WA.
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Bennett, E., Holsinger, J., Eccles, N., & Brown, M. (March, 2003). The National Model and Bullying: The State
of the Art in Prevention. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
Bennett, E., Mahoney, D., Walsh, F., & Weber, K. (March, 2003). Gate-keeping: We are the Responsible Ones.
Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
Bennett, E., Brown, M., & Koffman, S. (March, 2003). A Comprehensive Peer Review Plan: One Response to
the Implementation of the National Model. Washington School Counselor Association Conference,
Spokane, WA.
Gilchrist, G., & Bennett, E. (August, 2003). Current and Ideal Body Images of Females: A Fitness Setting.
Poster Presentation. Annual Conference of the Washington State Psychological Association. Seattle,
Washington.
Koffman, S., Bennett, E., Arnett, K., Hicks, G., Jackson, N., & Browers, R. (October, 2001). Structured
Reminiscence as Group Psychotherapy for Older Adults: Mental Health Variables and Adjustment Issues.
Annual conference of the Washington Counseling Association, Spokane, WA.
Koffman, S., Bennett, E., Arnett, K., Hicks, G., Jackson, N., & Browers, R. (October, 2001). Methodological
Concerns, Sampling Procedures and Construct Validity in Counseling Research: A Current Screening
Study with Older Adults. Annual Conference of the Washington Counseling Association, Spokane, WA.
Other Non-Conference Invited Presentations
2021 Bennett, E. Gottman Method Application, Calgary, AB, Canada
2019 Bennett, E. Implementing ASCA Model and Creativity for Attachment in Schools
presented to BC School Counselors, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
2011 Bennett, E. Autism: Information for Excelsior Youth Workers, Spokane, WA
2011 Bennett, E. What every counselor working with youth should know about autism. YFA Connections Staff Development, Spokane, WA.
2011 Bennett, E. Neurology for the adolescent counselor. YFA Connections Staff Development, Spokane, WA.
2010 Bennett, E. Reach for the Future: Process Facilitator
2010 Bennett, E. and Majors, M. Graduate School: Why and How. Utah Valley
University, Orem, Utah
2010 Bennett, E. and Jean, J. Graduate School: Why and How. Brigham Young
University--Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho
2009 Bennett, E. Instilling Truthful Hope in Troubled Times. Business Conference,
Spokane Washington
2009 Bennett, E. Reach for the Future: Process Facilitator
2008 Bennett, E. I Have a Dream: Process Facilitator.
2007 Bennett, E. & Hastings, P. (2007) Parenting: Do as We Do.
Invited Fireside to Greenbluff Ward, LDS Church, Colbert, Washington.
2007 Bennett, E. (2007) Parenting: Trouble-shooting and Consistency. Invited lecture
to Greenbluff Ward, LDS Church, Colbert, Washington.
2007 Bennett, E. (2007) Parenting Using a Developmental Model. Invited lecture to
Greenbluff Ward, LDS Church, Colbert, Washington.
2006 Bennett, E. (2006). The Process of Counseling: A consciously competent approach. Invited Lecture to University of Utah Doctoral and Master Students. Salt Lake City, Utah.
2005 Bennett, E. (2005). Attending to the Whole Child: A Developmental Approach to Administration. Cheney School District. Principal Training. Cheney, Washington.
2004 Bennett, E., & Hastings, P. (2004). The Matrix and the Process of Counseling. Staff Training Session. Lutheran Community Services. Spokane, Washington.
2004 Bennett, E. (2004). The Matrix: Becoming Consciously Competent in the Process of Counseling. Cheney School District. Staff Training. Cheney, Washington.
2004 Bennett, E., & Hastings, P. (2004). The Matrix as a Tool in Supervising Interns in the Process of Counseling. St. Joseph’s Family Center. Spokane, Washington
2004 Bennett, E., & Majors, A. (2004). Graduate School: Why and How. Utah Valley State College, Orem, UT.
2003 Bennett, E. (2003). Finding Joy in Your Divine Potential. LDS Little Spokane River Ward. Spokane, WA.
2002 Bennett, E. (2002). Graduate School Applications: The Whys and Hows of Counseling. Brigham Young University, Idaho. Rexberg, ID.
2002 Bennett, E. (2002) Crisis Intervention Related to 9/11 and Elementary School Children.Colbert Elementary Faculty, Staff, and Administration, Colbert, WA.
2001 Bennett, E. (2001). Teen Stress/Parent Stress. Public Lecture Series, Spokane Public School, Spokane, WA.
2001 Bennett, E., (2001). Raising Healthy Teens. Radio Broadcast, KXLY News Talk Radio. Spokane, WA.
2000 Bennett, E. (2000). Stress, Depression, and Resulting Ailments: Understanding Causes and Taking Preventative Action. Lecture hosted by the PEO Chapter EW of the State of Washington. Spokane, WA.
1999 Bennett, E. (1999). Attending to the “Whole” of Self. Johns-Hopkins Youth Awards Keynote Address. Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.
1999 Bennett, E. (1999). Stress and Depression: Care for the Caregiver. Continuing Education Workshop hosted by LIFE, Inc. Spokane, WA.
1999 Bennett, E. (1999). Conflict Resolution: Managing Difficult Moments. Continuing Education Workshop for Nursing and Nursing Assistance hosted by LIFE, Inc., Spokane, WA.
1998 Bennett, E. (1998). Communication Essentials: Working in a Healthy Environment. Educational Workshop hosted by LIFE, Inc., Spokane, WA.
1998 Bennett, E. (1998). Leadership and Healthy Organizations: Building the Skills for a Strong Group Development. Educational Workshop hosted by LIFE, Inc., Spokane,
WA.
Community and Scholarly Service
Other Professional Experience
1995-Present Private practice as Consulting Psychologist, Spokane, WA
1992-1993 Founder and Clinical Director, Discovery Outpatient Unit, Providence Adolescent
Mental Health Services, Providence Hospital, Anchorage, AK
1989-1991 Psychology Resident, Center for Counseling, Education, and Research, Intermountain Health Care, Orem Community Hospital, Orem, UT
1989-1991 Director, Pain and Arthritis Clinic, Intermountain Health Care, Orem, UT
1988-1989 Counseling Psychology Intern, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Outpatient Substance
Abuse Clinic, Behavioral Medicine, Geriatrics, and Neuropsychology, VA Medical
Center, Salt Lake City, UT
1986-1990 Psychologist in Training, LDS Social Services, Salt Lake City, UT
1985-1986 Research Assistant to the Dean, Department of Education, University of Utah, Salt
Lake City, UT
1985-1986 Child Therapist in Training, Children’s Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Summer 1985 Psychologist in Training, VA Medical Center, Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT
1984-1987 Counselor, Adolescent Residential Treatment and Education Center, Salt Lake Valley
Mental Health, Salt Lake City, UT,
1984-1985 Teaching Assistant, Foundations of Educational Psychology, University of Utah, Salt
Lake City, UT
Past University Committees
Volunteer Experiences
2018—present Member, Friends of the North Spokane Library, Hawthorne Branch, Spokane, WA
2009 – present Board Member ex officio, Reach for the Future, Spokane, Washington
2004- 2020 Counseling Consultant, Gonzaga Prep, Spokane, Washington,
2004- 2009 Board Member, Family Services Spokane, Spokane, Washington,
2002– 2004 Leader, Junior Troop 273, Girl Scouts, GSIEC, Colbert, WA.
2002– 2003 Achievement Days Leader, Colbert, WA.
2000-- 2003 Classroom Volunteer, Colbert Elementary, Colbert, WA.
Sept. 2001 Consultant to Meadow Ridge and Colbert Elementary Schools—9-11 Crisis Intervention, Mead
School District, Colbert, WA.
1999 – 2001 President, Summerwood Home Association, Colbert, Washington,
1997 – 2005 President, Friends of the North Spokane Library, Hawthorne Branch, Spokane, WA.
1997 – 2001 Member, Summerwood Home Association Board, Colbert, WA.
1997 – 1999 Classroom Volunteer, Meadow Ridge Elementary, Colbert, WA.
Grants
2008 $335,786 Development, Implementation, and Validation of a Prevention Program
for Postpartum Mood Disorders in Single Mothers, Submitted to National Institute
of Health (Submitted/denied)
2007-2008 $9,000; Marital Counseling Program Development, Venture Fund, Gonzaga
University, Spokane, Washington
2006-2007 $300; Enhancing Career Development, Assessment Grant, Gonzaga University,
Spokane, Washington
2006-2007 $300; School Counseling Assessment, Assessment Grant, Gonzaga University,
Spokane, Washington
2006-2007 5725; Department of Education Technology and Recruitment DVD, Venture Fund,
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
2004-2007 $30,000; PEP Grant: Infusing Character Development Curriculum in Physical Education Courses in Spokane Public Schools, Washington Department of Education, Olympia, WA.
2003-2004 $782; OSPI Special Projects Grant: Professional Portfolio Rubric Development, Washington Department of Education, Olympia, Washington.
2000-2002 $5,000; Enhancing Diversity through Recruitment, Special Projects Grant, Venture Fund, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
2000-2002 $15,000; Geriatric Studies in Reminiscence Groups; United Way and Gonzaga University Corps, Spokane, Washington.
1999-2000 $1,000; Enhancing Diversity through Recruitment, Special Projects Grant, Venture
Awards
Oct 2010 President’s Award, Washington Counseling Association. (state)
May 2008 Recipient of The Jeanne Foster Wardian (Faculty) Leadership Award (SOE), Gonzaga
University, Spokane, Washington (School)
Past Collegiate Assignments
2007-2013 Chair Dept of Counselor Education Dept
2011-2019 Director Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dept
2002-2011 Director Community Counseling Program Dept
2001-2002 Member Dean Management Team SOE
1999-2004 Chair Dept of Counselor Education Dept
2011-2013 Member Mission Committee University
2011-2013 Member AVP Advisory Committee University
2005-2007 Member Graduate Admissions Committee SOE
2003-2010 Member Assessment Committee University
2005-2007 Member Intellectual Properties Committee University
2005-2013 Member School Counseling PEAB Dept
2005-2007 Member RRT Committee SOE
2004-2006 Member Graduation Committee University
2003-2006 Member Budget Committee University
2001-2005 Member Counselor PEAB Dept
2003-2005 Chair Community Advisory Board Dept
2003-2005 Member Commencement Awards Com University
2004-2005 Member Facilities Committee SOE
2001-2004 Chair Research Committee SOE
2001-2004 Member University Graduate Council University
2003-2004 Member Marketing Committee SOE
2003-2004 Member Academic Budget Committee University
2003-2004 Member Intellectual Properties Committee University
2002-2003 Member Assessment Committee University
2002-2003 Member Procedures Committee SOE
2001-2003 Member Elections Committee University
2002-2003 Member RRT Committee SOE
2001-2002 Member Mission Committee SOE
2001-2002 Member Off-campus Task Force SOE
2001-2002 Member Search Committee Dean SOE
2001-2002 Member Search Committee for Faculty Dept
1999-2002 Member Curriculum Committee University
2000-2001 Member Research Committee University
2000-2001 Member Search Committee for Dean SOE
2000-2001 Member Search Committee for Faculty Dept
2000-2001 Chair Evaluation Committee SOE
1999-2000 Member Evaluation Committee SOE
1999-2000 Member Human Subjects Committee SOE
1999-2000 Chair NCATE/TEAC Review Committee SOE
Past Professional Service, Leadership and Consultation
Past President Washington Counseling Association* 2012-2013
President Washington Counseling Association* 2011-2012
Past President Washington Counseling Association* 2010-2011
President Washington Counseling Association* 2009-2010
President-elect Washington Counseling Association* 2008-2009
Past President Washington State Assoc. for Counselor Ed. and Supervision* 2006-2007
President Washington State Assoc. for Counselor Ed. And Supervision* 2005-2006
President Elect Wash. Assoc. for Spiritual, Ethical, and Rel. Values in Couns.* 2007-2008