Bill McHenry, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Counseling and College
Student Personnel
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Email: bjmche@ship.edu
Phone: (717) 477-1123 ext. 3632
Office: 121 Shippen Hall
Bill McHenry received his Bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Environmental Studies/Geography. His Master’s degree, awarded by Edinboro as well, was earned in Secondary School Counseling. After receiving his Master’s degree, Bill worked for 4 years as an adolescent sex offender group home counselor and supervisor. Subsequent to this experience, Bill worked for 3 years in Cleveland , OH as a counselor in a large, inner-city adult rehabilitation agency. He then went to The University of South Dakota for doctoral work. While there he counseled students in the student counseling center, families in the counseling department clinic, and served as an intern in a local high school. His doctoral dissertation was on adolescent early recollections of childhood and psychosocial stage resolution. After receiving his Ph.D., Bill worked for 2 years as an assistant professor of counseling at Central Missouri State University .
Dr. McHenry is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. His writing, research and presentations focus on counseling skill development, the role of the school counselor, collaborations between schools and community agencies, issues of diversity, group counseling, counseling student-athletes, and technology in counseling.
Dr. McHenry resides in Shippensburg , PA with his wife Melissa, daughter Meghan and two dogs Eddie and Bobbie.
His hobbies include golfing, writing, fishing, baseball and traveling.
Vita
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Counselor Education (school and assessment cognates)
University of South Dakota, (Spring 2004)
M.A. Secondary Counseling
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, (1996)
B.A. Environmental Studies/Geography
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, (1993)
COURSES TAUGHT
- Assistant Professor, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (2005-present)
Assessment in Counseling, Group Counseling Leadership Skills, Clinical Field Experience
- Assistant Professor, Central Missouri State University (2003-2004)
Orientation to the Helping Profession, Foundations of Program Services, Counseling Diverse Populations, Career Development and Counseling, Counseling Theories, Practicum I in Counseling, Practicum II in Counseling
- University of South Dakota (2001-2003)
Pre-practicum in Counseling
- Western Iowa Technical Community College (2000-2001)
General Psychology
PUBLICATIONS
- McHenry B. & McHenry, J. What therapists say and why they say it. (under review).
Boston , MA: Allyn & Bacon.
- McHenry, B. School partnerships with mental health and medical professionals. Book chapter in Downing, J. (In press)
- McHenry, B., Sesser, G., Cowles, J. & Whitman, T. Responsive services: What school counselors do to respond to student mental health concerns. Transescence. (In press)
- McHenry, B., Sesser, G., Cowles, J. & McHenry, J. The Missouri comprehensive guidance program” What educators need to know (part 1). Transescence. (In press).
- Haley, M., Mchenry, B., Will, B., Cowles, J., Sesser, G. & McHenry, J. (2005). Talk therapy isn’t for everyone. The Counseling Interviewer, 37, (2).
- McHenry, B., Korcuska, J. & McHenry, J. (2004). Re-visioning the group: Lessons from Native American adolescents. The Counseling Interviewer,37 (1).
- Guest editor for the Missouri School Counselor Association peer-reviewed journal - The Counseling Interviewer, Volume 36 (4).
- Reisetter, M., Korcuska, J., Yexley, M., Bonds, D., Nikels, H. & McHenry, B. (2004). Counselor educators and qualitative research : Affirming a research identity. Journal of Counselor Education and Supervision 44, (1), pp. 2-16.
- McHenry, B., McHenry, J., Cowles, J., & Sesser, G. (2004). Developing a standard operating procedure for courtroom testimony : What professional school counselors need to know. The Counseling Interviewer 36 (4), pp. 9-12.
- Sesser, G., Cowles, J. & McHenry, B (2004). Documentation of ethical practice for professional school counselors-in-training (P-SCITs). The Counseling Interviewer, 36 (4), pp. 23-29.
- McHenry, B., Main, F., & McHenry, J. (2004). Apotemnophilia : The desire to have a healthy body part removed. The Counseling Interviewer, 36 (4), pp. 37-40.
- Reisetter, M., Yexley, M., Bonds, D., Nikels, H. & McHenry, B. (2003).
- Shifting Paradigms and Mapping the Process: Graduate Students Respond to Qualitative Research.”
– The Qualitative Report, 8 (3).
- McHenry, B., Griffith , L., & McHenry, J. (2003). No Child Left Behind and Computer Testing: Potential, Pitfalls and Promise. T.H.E. Journal, April, 2004, feature article.
- Cowles, J., McHenry, B. & Sesser, G. (2003). Professional school counselors : First responders for sexually abused children. The Counseling Interviewer, 36 (3).
- McHenry, B. & Korcuska, J. (2002). Identity Development and Resiliency in Gay Adolescents: Multicultural Perspectives. The Dakota Counselor, 8.
CONFERPENCES
McHenry, B. (2004). Working with high school student athletes. Missouri School Counselor Association Annual Conference .
McHenry, B., Cowles, J. & Sesser, G. (2004). Counselor institute. DESE/Counselor Educators Spring Conference.
Sesser, G., Cowles, J. & McHenry, B. (2003). Temporary authorization certification requirements for school counselors. Missouri School Counselor Association Annual Conference.
McHenry, B., Sesser, G. & Cowles, G. (2003). Site supervisor handbook. DESE/Counselor Educators Fall Conference.
McHenry, B., Nikels, H., & Mims, G. (2002). The Counselor Response Game: An Experimental Activity to Teach Basic and Advanced Clinical Skills. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES).
Reisetter, M., Yexley, M., Bonds, D., Nikels, H., & McHenry, B. (2002). Counselors and Qualitative Research Methods: Affirming Research Identity. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES).
Nikels, H. & McHenry, B. (2002). The Counselor Response Game: An Experimental Activity to Teach Basic and Advanced Clinical Skills. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA).
McHenry, B & Nikels, H. (2002). Understanding and Supporting Students’ Emerging Views of Qualitative Research. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA).
Reisetter, M., Yexley, M., Bonds, D., Nikels, H., & McHenry, B. (2001). Understanding and Supporting Students’ Emerging Views of Qualitative Research. North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES).
Korcuska, J. & McHenry B. (2001). A Way to Cross the Bridge: The Person in Culture Interview. South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA).
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Counseling Association (ACA): 2000-present
Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES): 2000-present
American School Counselor Association (ASCA): 2000-present
North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES): 2001-present
Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA): 2005-present
Pennsylvania School Counselor Association (PSCA): 2005-present
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania School Counselor Certification (secondary) – #012028
Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor - #PC003931
National Certified Counselor (NCC) – #76558
Missouri School Counselor Certification - #0313771
Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor - #2004032808
TIMELINE OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2005-current: Assistant Professor, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Teaching assessment, group and field courses, school track team member, student advisement, program development
2003-2005: Assistant Professor, Central Missouri State University
Taught COUN 4000 Special Topics – Diversity, COUN 5100 Orientation, and COUN 5400
Practicum I, advising students, helping with program development and evaluation, collaborating on research projects.
2002-2003: School Counseling Intern, Vermillion High School
Administered tests, provided individual and group counseling, consulted with teachers, administrators and parents, advised students in career and educational exploration, evaluated programming.
2001-2003: Teaching Assistant, University of South Dakota
Co-taught pre-practicum course.
2000-2001: Adjunct Instructor, Western Iowa Technical Community College
Taught general psychology.
2000-2001: Counseling Graduate Assistant, Student Counseling Center
University of South Dakota
Conducted individual counseling sessions, developed and presented on-campus workshops, consulted with faculty and administrators.
1997-2000: Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services, Goodwill Industries of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Budgeted, developed programming, established and maintained community contacts, wrote grants, counseled clients regarding vocational adjustment, job skills and personal adjustment utilizing both individual and group techniques.
1993-1997: Group Home Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor, Hermitage House Youth Services, Edinboro , PA
Developed programs, monitored client behaviors, conducted individual and group counseling sessions, represented clients in court proceedings, budgeted, functioned as school liaison with several public schools, worked on assessment team which investigated allegations of sexual offenses
1995-1997: Varsity Baseball Coach, General McLane High School
Organized and conducted practice, coached student-athletes, consulted with teachers, complied winning record including one league championship.
1993-1994: Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Helped organize practices, assumed coaching duties in head coach’s absence.
1992-1993: Graduate Assistant, Health and Physical Education Department,
Edinboro University of PA
Organized files, maintained office contact with other campus offices and faculty.
