F. Robert Robert Wilson
Emeritus
Professor Emeritus
Dyer Hall
CECH Human Services - 0068
Professional Summary
Dr. Wilson is a Professor Emeritus of Counseling in the Division of Human Services who retired with 35 years of service. His teaching and research interests include ecologically grounded mental health counseling, group work, and the clinical training of counselors. He is professionally active, having served as President and Treasurer of the Association for Assessment in Counseling, as Vice Chair of CACREP, the accreditation body for counseling programs, as a member of the governing board of the American Counseling Association, and as a member of the editorial board for several professional journals. Recently, he was appointed to the governing board for the Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association. He was a member of the Multidisciplinary Training Consortium, a multi-university, multidisciplinary team which is engaged in training, research, and practice in the treatment of serious mental illness among underserved populations. He has been honored by being elected a Fellow of the American Counseling Association, a Fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work, and Ohio's Counselor of the Year. As a licensed clinical mental health counselor with authority to supervise counseling trainees, he consults, provides mental health counseling services, and supervises student trainees at a local health clinic for homeless, indigent, and low-income persons with chronic and serious mental illness. He is also a member of the American Red Cross Mental Health Team.
Education
Ph.D.: Michigan State University East Lansing, MI, 1976 (Counseling psychology)
Ed.S.: Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI, 1967 (Research methodology, social foundations of education)
M.A.: Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI, 1966 (Social foundations of education)
B.A.: Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI, 1964 (English, social sciences)
Research and Practice Interests
My scholarly interests include
- Ecologically grounded counseling and psychotherapy
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders
- Social justice and homelessness
- Group work
- Counselor education and supervision
- Measurement, evaluation, statistics, and research design
- Multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, individual and group treatment, and outcomes assessment of mental, emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders
- Multidisciplinary training and supervision of mental health practitioners
- Counselor education and supervision
Positions and Work Experience
2007 -2008 Group Work Content Editor. , Edited manuscripts submitted for inclusion in the Group Work section of the American Counseling Association Encyclopedia of Counseling., American Counseling Association,, Alexandria, VA
09-2003 -08-2006 Core Faculty Member, Multidisciplinary Training Grant, Write grant proposals to fund multidisciplinary training for mental health care students from psychiatry, psychology, counseling, and social work; provide content lectures and small group activities; participate in governance activities., University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati, OH.
2000 -To Present Professor and Coordinator for Mental Health Counselor Training, Coordinate academic activities within the M.A. in Mental Health Counseling program; teach courses in counseling foundations and mental health counseling; facilitate clinical case conferences; advise master's and doctoral students; conduct and supervise research; participate in governance activities; member of the University Graduate Faculty., Counseling Program, CECH Division of Human Services, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
09-1999 -To Present Professor of Counseling and Coordinator for Mental Health Counselor Training, Coordinate M.A. program in Mental Health Counseling; teach graduate level courses in counseling; facilitate case consultation seminars for counseling interns; member of the Graduate Faculty, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
08-1999 -To Present Clinical Counselor and Supervisor (pro bono), Provide counseling and psychotherapy services for indigent and homeless individuals with serious and chronic mental illness; supervise counselor trainees; conduct outcome research; participate in milieu management activies., Health Resource Center of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, OH.
05-1996 -09-1999 Professor of Counseling, Coordinate doctoral program in counselor education and supervision; teach courses in counseling foundations and mental health counseling; facilitate clinical case conferences; advise master's and doctoral students; conduct and supervise research; participate in governance activities; member of the University Graduate Faculty. , Counseling Program, COE Division of Human Services, University of Cincinnati. , Cincinnati, OH.
01-1996 -04-1996 Professor and Acting Program Director, Coordinate academic and personnel activities within the Counseling Program; teach courses in counseling foundations and mental health counseling; facilitate clinical case conferences; advise master's and doctoral students; conduct and supervise research; participate in governance activities; member of the University Graduate Faculty., Counseling Program, COE Division of Human Services, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
09-1994 -12-1995 Professor of Counseling, Coordinate doctoral program in counselor education and supervision; teach courses in counseling foundations and mental health counseling; facilitate clinical case conferences; advise master's and doctoral students; conduct and supervise research; participate in governance activities; member of the University Graduate Faculty., Counseling Program, COE Division of Human Services, University of Cincinnati. , Cincinnati, OH.
09-1986 -09-1994 Associate Professor and Program Director, Coordinate academic and personnel activities within the Counseling Program; teach courses in counseling foundations and mental health counseling; facilitate clinical case conferences; advise master's and doctoral students; conduct and supervise research; participate in governance activities; member of the University Graduate Faculty., Counseling Program, University of Cincinnati., Cincinnati, OH.
09-1982 -08-1986 Associate Professor of Counseling, Coordinate doctoral program in counselor education and supervision; teach courses in counseling foundations and mental health counseling; facilitate clinical case conferences; advise master's and doctoral students; conduct and supervise research; participate in governance activities; member of the University Graduate Faculty., Counseling Program, University of Cincinnati., Cincinnati, OH.
09-1978 -08-1982 Assistant Professor of Counseling, Coordinate doctoral program in counselor education and supervision; teach courses in counseling foundations and mental health counseling; facilitate clinical case conferences; advise master's and doctoral students; conduct and supervise research; participate in governance activities; member of the University Graduate Faculty., Counseling Program, COE Department of Educational Leadership, Cincinnati, OH.
09-1976 -08-1978 Coordinator, Undergraduate Teacher Education Interpersonal Skills Training Program (Education 200), Administer undergraduate program for training in interpersonal skills; supervise teachers (20 teachers) and administrative staff (2 testing specialists, 2 clerical staff); develop curriculum; conduct formative and summative evaluation; manage records. , Michigan State University, , East Lansing, MI.
02-1976 - Guest Lecturer, Lectured on Transactional Analysis for counseling graduate students, Education Department, COE, Michigan State University,, East Lansing, MI.
09-1974 -08-1976 Senior Research Consultant, Consult with researchers on issues of measurement, design, and statistical analysis of data; teach seminars on measurement, design, and statistical analysis; participate in milieu management., Office of Research Consultation, COE, Michigan State University, , East Lansing, MI.
09-1972 -08-1973 Psychology Intern, Primary therapist for adult and adolescent psychiatric inpatients; co-lead group psychotherapy; conduct intake screening and diagnostic testing; participate in team case consultation; participate in individual and group supervision of clinical work., Pine Rest Christian Hospital., Grand Rapids, MI.
07-1969 -08-1969 Instructor, Taught two courses: "Group Procedures in Guidance" and "Group Testing Procedures", Counseling Program, COE, Michigan State University, , East Lansing, MI.
09-1968 -08-1972 Research Consultant, Consult with researchers on issues of measurement, design, and statistical analysis of data; teach seminars on measurement, design, and statistical analysis; participate in milieu management., Office of Research Consultation, COE, Michigan State University, , East Lansing, MI.
07-1968 -08-1968 Instructor, Taught two courses: "Self-Concept Workshop," "Workshop in Educational Application of Computers", COE, Eastern Michigan University, , Ypsilanti, MI.
01-1965 -06-1968 Research Coordinator, Coordinate basic and evaluation research in an inner-city school under a grant from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. , Monroe Public Schools, , Monroe, MI.
09-1964 -08-1965 Research Assistant, Collected biometric data; recorded data for statistical analysis., COE, Eastern Michigan University, , Ypsilanti, MI.
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Wilson, F. R., Tang, M., Schiller, K., & Sebera, K. (2009. ) No child overlooked: Mental health triage in the schools .Michigan Journal of Counseling: Research, Theory and Practice, , 36 (1 ) ,24-35
Wilson, F.R. & Newmeyer, M.D. (2008. ) A standards-based inventory for accessing perceived importance of and confidence in using ASGW's core group work skills .Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 33 (3 ) ,270-289
Wilson, F.R.; Rapin, L.S.; Haley-Banez, L. (2004. ) How teaching group work can be guided by foundational documents: Best practice guidelines, diversity principles, and training standards.Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 29 (1 ) ,19-29 More Information
Wilson, F.R.; Owens, P. (2001. ) Group-based prevention programs for at-risk adolescents and adults.Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 26 (3 ) ,246-255 More Information
Conyne, R.K., Horne, A., Wilson, F.R., Dagley, J., Kulic, K., & Owens, P. (2001. ) Special Issue: Using groups for prevention .Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 26 (3 ) ,Whole Issue
Conyne, R.K., Wilson, F.R., & Tang, M. (2000. ) Evolving lessons from group work in China .Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 25 (- ) ,252 -268
Wilson, F.R., & Rapin, L.S., (2000. ) ASGW Professional standards for training of group workers.Journal for Specialists in Group Work , , 25 (4 ) ,327-342 More Information
Conyne, R.K., Wilson, F.R., Tang, M., & Shi, K. (1999. ) Cultural adaptation in group work: A U.S.-Chinese task group comparison .Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, , 3 (- ) ,40 -50
Conyne, R.K., & Wilson, F.R. (1998. ) Toward a standards-based classification of group work offerings .Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 23 (- ) ,177-184
Conyne, R.K., Wilson, F.R., Kline, W.B., Morran, D.K., & Ward, D. E. (1998. ) Training group workers: Implications of the new ASGW Training Standards for training and practice .Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 18 (- ) ,11-23
Wilson, F.R., Jencius, M., & Duncan, D. (1997. ) Introduction to the Internet: Opportunities and dilemmas .Counseling and Human Development, , 29 (- ) ,Whole edition
Wilson, F.R. (1995. ) Internet information sources for counselors .Counselor Education and Supervision, , 34 (- ) ,369-387
Mustaine, B.L., & Wilson, F.R. (1995. ) An exploration of the internal consistency of the Kurtines Autonomy Scale .Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, , 27 (- ) ,211-226
Wilson, F.R., Conyne, R.K., & Ward, D.B. (1994. ) The general status of group work training in accredited counseling programs .Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 19 (- ) ,140-154
Conyne, R.K., Dye, H.A., Kline, W.B., Morran, D.K., Ward, D.H., & Wilson, F.R. (1992. ) Context for revising the Association for Specialists in Group Work training standards .Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 17 (1 ) ,10-12
Wilson, F.R., Omeltschenko, L., & Yager, G.G. (1991. ) Coping with test stress: Microcomputer software for treatment of test anxiety .Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, , 22 (2 ) ,131-139
Wilson, F.R., & Yager, G.G. (1990. ) Concurrent and construct validity of three counselor social influence instruments .Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, , 23 (- ) ,52-66
Wilson, F.R., Conyne, R.T., Bargett, D., & Smith-Hartle, A. (1987. ) Marketing group counseling services .Journal for Specialists in Group Work, , 12 (- ) ,10-17
Wilson, F.R., Genco, K.T., & Yager, G.G. (1986. ) Assessing the equivalence of paper-and-pencil vs. computerized tests: Demonstration of a promising methodology .Computers and Human Behavior, , 1 (- ) ,265-275
Wilson, F.R., & Griswold, M. (1985. ) The effect of method and comprehensiveness of training on the reliability and validity of ratings of counselor empathy .Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, , 18 (- ) ,3-11
Wilson, F.R., Griswold, M., & Sunderland, E. (1984. ) Observer usage in counseling research: An analysis of accuracy in reporting .Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, , 17 (- ) ,40-43
Wilson, F.R., & Piel-Cook, E. (1984. ) Concurrent validity of four androgyny instruments .Sex Roles, , 11 (- ) ,813-837
Wilson, F.R. (1982. ) Systematic rater training model: An aid to counselors in collecting observational data .Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, , 14 (- ) ,187-194
Wilson, F.R., & Yager, G.G. (1981. ) A process model for prevention program research .Personnel and Guidance Journal, , 59 (- ) ,590-595
Wilson, F.R., Gideonse, H.D., Johnson, J.H., & Shultz, J. (1981. ) How startling are the Coker, Medley, and Soar findings? .Phi Delta Kappan, , 62 (- ) ,736-738
Wilson, F.R. (1981. ) Critique of Cross, Sheehan, and Khan's, "Alternative advice and counsel in psychotherapy" .Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, , 49 (- ) ,731-733
Swerdlik, M., & Wilson, F.R. (1979. ) A comparison of WISC and WISC-R subtest scatter .Journal of Learning Disabilities, , 12 (- ) ,46-48
Vorro, J., Wilson, F.R., & Dainis, A. (1978. ) Multivariate analysis of biomechanical profiles for the coracobrachialis and biceps brachii (caput breve) muscles in humans .Ergonomics, , 21 (- ) ,407-418
Wilson, F.R. (1975. ) TA and Adler .Transactional Analysis Journal, , 5 (- ) ,117-122
Pierce, R.M., Schauble, P.G., & Wilson, F.R. (1971. ) Employing systematic human relations training for teaching constructive helper and helpee behaviors in a group therapy situation .Journal of Research and Development in Education, , 4 (- ) ,97-108
Wilson, F.R. (1970. ) Interpersonal behavior: The objective observer .Michigan Journal of Secondary Education, , 12 (- ) ,20-24
Furr, K.D., & Wilson, F.R. (1969. ) The California Short Form Test of Mental Maturity, 1963 edition, as a screening device for educable mentally retarded programs .Journal of School Psychology, , 7 (- ) ,47-49
Stehn, M., & Wilson, F. R. (2012. ) Ambivalence .Journal for Creativity in Mental Health, , 7 (3 ) ,
Wilson, F R; Omeltschenko, L; Yager, G G (1991. ) Coping with test stress: microcomputer software for treatment of test anxiety. Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry, , 22 (2 ) ,131-9
Wilson, F R (1981. ) Critique of Cross, Sheehan, and Khan's "Alternative advice and counsel in psychotherapy". Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, , 49 (5 ) ,731-3
Swerdlik, M E; Wilson, F R (1979. ) A comparison of WISC and WISC-R subtest scatter. Journal of learning disabilities, , 12 (2 ) ,105-7
Vorro, J; Wilson, F R; Dainis, A (1978. ) Multivariate analysis of biomechanical profiles for the coracobrachialis and biceps brachii (caput breve) muscles in humans.Ergonomics, , 21 (6 ) ,407-18 More Information
Other Publications
Wilson, F.R. (09-2008. ) Counseling certifications: Let the buyer beware .Advocate, Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association
Wilson, F.R., Newmeyer, M., Rapin, L.S., & Conyne, R.K. (2007. ) Core Group Work Skills Inventory--Importance and Confidence (c) 2007 (Psychometric Instrument). Association for Specialists in Group Work
Wilson, F.R. (2005. ) Clinical assessment: An ecological view .OMHCA Advocate, 1 (2 ) ,4-7
Wilson, F.R., & The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati (2003. ) When Welfare to Work doesn’t work: Interlocking problems of low income women (executive summary) . Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
Wilson, F.R. (2002. ) Depression among challenged, head-of-household, inner-city women. The effects of depression on society: Proceedings from the Depression Roundtable (11-2001), The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
Conyne, R.K.; Wilson, F.R. (2001. ) Division 49 position paper: Recommendations of the task force for the use of groups for prevention .The Group Psychologist, 11 ,10-11
Conyne, R.K., & Wilson, F.R. (2000. ) Division 49 Position Paper: Recommendations of the Task Force for the Use of Groups for Prevention. .
Wilson, F.R., & Rapin, L.S. (2000. ) Professional standards for the training of group workers. .The Group Worker (newsletter for the Association for Specialists in Group Work), , 29 (3 ) ,(Special pull out section).
Conyne, R.K., & Wilson, F.R. (1999. ) Psychoeducation group demonstration: A career development group for international students (Video). Distributed by Insight Media as "Psychoeducation Group Training Program" (#14Y1812)
Conyne, R.K., & Wilson, F.R. (1996. ) Task group demonstration: Learning Through Discussion (Video). Distributed by Insight Media as "Task Group in Action" (#7X1708)
Wilson, F.R. (1995. ) Associational research .ERIC/CASS Digest Series on Counseling Research. , ERIC/CASS
Wilson, F.R., Conyne, R.K., Ward, D.E., Dye, A., Kline, W., & Morran, K. (1994. ) Group work training standards: Just the FAQs. Together (newsletter for the Association for Specialists in Group Work).,
Wilson, F.R. (1994. ) Assessment and counseling information: Access via Internet .News Notes (newsletter for the Association for Assessment in Counseling),
Wilson, F.R. (1990. ) Coping with Test Stress (Computer Software) . CECH Counseling Program, University of Cincinnati
Wilson, F.R. (1989. ) The Group Observer (Computer Software) . CECH Counseling Program, University of Cincinnati
Wilson, F.R., Gideonse, H.D., Johnson, J.H., & Shultz, J. (1981. ) Secrets of teaching (Letter to the Editor) .Psychology Today, 16 (- ) ,6
Wilson, F.R., & Sookpokakit, S. (1978. ) Multivariance casebook: A guide for use of Finn's multivariance program in processing univariate and multivariate analysis of variance, covariance, and repeated measures designs. .Occasional Paper #31. , Office of Research Consultation, Michigan State University.
Wilson, F.R., Emshoff, M.D., & Lopis, J.E. (1978. ) A guide to teaching the Education 200 interpersonal skills (in two volumes). . Education 200 Office, Michigan State University.
Wilson, F.R. (1976. ) A graphic method for isolating high consensus--high opinion strength items for evaluation and scale construction. .Occasional Paper #30. , Office of Research Consultation, Michigan State University
Wilson, F.R., & Taylor, J. (1976. ) Identifying sources of invalidity in research. Occasional Paper #29, Office of Research Consultation, Michigan State University
Farquhar, W., Wilson, F.R., & Azar, J. (1975. ) Assessment of Adult Adjustment Patterns (c) 1975 .
Wilson, F.R. (1966. ) A study of feelings. . SPARD Office, Eastern Michigan University.
Published Books
Conyne, R.K., Wilson, F.R., & Ward, D. (1996. ) Comprehensive group work: What it means and how to teach it .Alexandria, VA , American Counseling Association
Wilson, F.R., Lopis, J.E., & Radke, M.W. (1978. ) The individual and the school .Columbus, OH , Collegiate (Co-Author)
Wilson, F.R. (1976. ) Micromomentary facial expressions and psychological defense. .Dissertation Abstracts International, 37, 6356B.
Book Chapter
Wilson, F.R. (2009 ) Planning for group work Group work in the schools .Columbus, OH, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall
Linde, L., Erford, B.T., Wilson, F.R., & Hays, D.G. (2009 ) Legal and professional foundations of group work Group work in the schools .Columbus, OH, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall
Wilson, F. R (2004 ) Ecological counseling Ecological psychotherapy .(pp. 143 -170).Alexandria, VA, American Counseling Association (Author)
Wilson, F.R. (2002 ) Group work experts share their favorite activities: A guide to choosing, planning, conducting, and processing. Feedback as poetry. .Buffalo, NY, Association for Specialists in Group Work
Wilson, F.R. (2010 ) Planning for group work in schools Group work .Columbus, OH, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall
Linde, L., Erford, B.T., Wilson, F.R., & Hays, D.G. (2010 ) Ethical, legal and professional foundations of group work Group work .Columbus, OH, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall
Wilson, F. Robert Ecological Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning Ecological Counseling .Alexandria, VA, American Counseling Association
Encyclopedia Article
Wilson, F.R. (2009. ) American Counseling Association Encyclopedia of Counseling .Alexandria, VA, American Counseling Association
Wilson, F.R. (2009. ) American Counseling Association Encyclopedia of Counseling .Alexandria VA, American Counseling Association
Wilson, F.R. (2009. ) American Counseling Association Encyclopedia of Counseling .Alexandria VA, American Counseling Association
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Wilson, F.R. (07-17-2008. ) Ecological Psychotherapy .Cafe Scientifique, Cox Arboretum , Dayton, OH. Level:Local
Wilson, F. R. (10-23-2009. ) Ecological Supervision: Translating Theory Into Practice .Supervisor Appreciation Day (2nd Annual), CECH School of Human Services, University of Cincinnati. Workshop. . Level:Local
Poster Presentations
Wilson, F.R. (08-2000. ) Symposium: Prevention Groups - Data-Based Principles to Guide Action .American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. .
Paper Presentations
Wilson, F.R. (02-2010. ) Content validity of the ASGW Training Standards: Preparing for standards review .New Orleans, LA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Coven, A., Wilson, F.R., & Denman, M.J. (02-2010. ) A research-based experiential gestalt group approach .New Orleans, LA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F. R. (09-12-2009. ) Content validity of the ASGW Training Standards: Using psychometrics to advance rigor in counselor education. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F. R., and Wilson, C.R. (04-16-2009. ) Ecological supervision: Translating theory into practice .St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Professional Meeting. Level:University
Wilson, F.R. (09-2008. ) All group work is multicultural: Assessing core group work skills .Indianapolis, IN. Professional Meeting. Level:Regional
Tang, M., Wilson, F.R., Rajabi, M.Z., Avakian, T. (09-2008. ) Multicultural awareness and competency in publishing and perishing sense .Indianapolis, IN. Professional Meeting. Level:Regional
Wilson, F.R., & Wilson, C.R. (05-2008. ) Ecologically grounded assessment and treatment planning for homeless and indigent persons with chronic mental health problems .
Wilson, F.R., & Wilson, C.R. (05-2008. ) Ecologically Grounded Assessment and Treatment Planning for Homeless and Indigent Persons with Chronic Mental Health Problems .CECH Counseling Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.. Conference. Level:University
Wilson, F.R. (04-2008. ) Getting into action .Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (04-2008. ) Getting into action .
Wilson, F.R., & Wilson, C.R. (03-2008. ) Ecological multidisciplinary training and supervision for counseling interns who work with disenfranchised clients .
Wilson, F.R. (03-2008. ) Presidential Featured Session: Best practices in collecting and utilizing outcome data in clinical settings .
Wilson, F.R., & Wilson, C.R. (03-2008. ) Ecological multidisciplinary training and supervision for counseling interns who work with disenfranchised clients .Honolulu, HI. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (03-2008. ) Presidential featured session: Best practices in collecting and utilizing outcome data in clinical settings .Honolulu, HI. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. & Newmeyer, M.D. (02-2008. ) Core Group Work Skills Inventory: Importance and confidence .St. Petersburg, FL. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (11-2007. ) Core Group Work Skills Inventory: Importance and Confidence .Atlanta, GA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (11-2007. ) Core Group Work Skills Inventory: Importance and confidence .Atlanta, GA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Tang, M.I.; Wilson, F.R. & Yager, G.G. (10-13-2007. ) Implementing program values in admission and graduation decisions .Columbus, OH. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Tang, M.I., Wilson, F.R., & Yager, G.G. (10-2007. ) Implementing program values in admission and graduation decisions .Columbus, OH. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F. R. (11-2006. ) Ten tips for advocacy .Columbus, OH. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Tang, M., Wilson, F.R., & Yager, G.G, (10-2006. ) Performance based evaluation: Integrating accreditation requirements and advocacy for underserved population .Kansas City, MO. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Yager, G. G., Tang, M., & Wilson, F. R. (10-2006. ) Implementing program values in admissions and graduation decisions .Kansas City, MO. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F. R. (04-2006. ) Employment problems of indigent homeless men in Cincinnati .Hamilton Co., OH. Level:Local
Gibson, D. M., & Wilson, F. R. (03-2006. ) Best practice for collecting and utilizing outcome data in counseling .Montreal, Canada. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F. R., Rapin, L. S., & Newmeyer, M. (01-2006. ) Training group workers: A standards based approach .Mobile, AL.
Wilson, F. R. (09-2005. ) Outcomes assessment in mental health counseling: An ecological view .Athens, GA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F. R. (09-2005. ) Strengthening psychodiagnostics: Applying measurement principles in mental health settings .Athens, GA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Rapin, L. S., Wilson, F. R., & Newmeyer, M. (03-2005. ) Training group workers: A standards based approach .Atlanta, GA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R (11-2004. ) Treating homeless people with mental illness .Cincinnati, OH. Level:University
Wilson, F.R (11-2004. ) Assessment of violence risk: An ecological analysis .Charlotte, SC.
Wilson, F.R (11-2004. ) Assessing employment problems of single, indigent men: Preliminary report .Charlotte, SC. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (10-2004. ) Employment problems of single indigent men: Preliminary report .Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R (08-2004. ) Employment problems of single indigent men: Preliminary report .Oklahoma City, OK. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Coven, A., & Wilson, F. R. (01-2004. ) Teaching Gestalt Work in groups .New York City, NY. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Rapin, L. S., & Wilson, F. R. (01-2004. ) Group work methods and purposes: An application matrix .New York, NY. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F. R. (10-2003. ) Interlocking problems among challenged, single head-of-household, inner-city women: An ecological analysis .Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Conyne, R. K., Cook, E. P., Wilson, F. R., Tang, M. (03-2003. ) Symposium: Ecological counseling: An approach for the 21st century .Anaheim, CA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (03-2003. ) Ecological psychotherapy .Anaheim, CA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Tang, M., Wilson, F. R., Fallon, M., Newmeyer, M., Dunlevy, C., Barmore, J. (03-2003. ) Practical application of ecological counseling to an underserved population .Anaheim, CA. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (10-2002. ) Assisting with SAMI and difficult clients .Cincinnati, OH. Professional Meeting. Level:Local
Littman, R., Wilson, F.R., & Bassette, C. (10-2002. ) Assisting SAMI and Difficult to Serve Clients .FreeStore/FoodBank, Cincinnati, OH. Workshop. Level:Local
Wilson, F.R. (08-2002. ) Employment barriers among challenged, single head-of-household, inner-city women .Albuquerque, NM. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (05-2002. ) Employment barriers among challenged, single head-of-household, inner-city women. .Cincinnati, OH.. Level:Local
Wilson, F.R. (02-2002. ) What we know from studying challenged, head-of-household, inner-city women to help us study inner-city men .Cincinnati, OH. Professional Meeting. Level:Local
F.R. Wilson, & Newmeyer, M. (02-2002. ) Core Group Work Skills Inventory: Importance and Confidence .St. Petersburg, FL.. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Conyne, R.K., & Wilson, F.R. (01-2002. ) How to teach group work, Part 2: Focus on performing and processing. St. Petersburg, FL.. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Conyne, R.K., Banez, L., Wilson, F.R., Rapin, L.S., & Homrich, A. (01-2002. ) How to teach group work concepts and competencies in a comprehensive manner. .St. Petersburg, FL. . Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (11-2001. ) Depression in single-head-of-household, challenged, urban women. .Cincinnati, OH.. Conference. Level:Local
Wilson, F.R. (10-2001. ) A portrait of our youth .Cincinnati, OH.
Wilson, F.R., Rosen, C., Yager, G.G., & Francis, J. (10-2001. ) To nurture or to judge: A values clarification exercise for counselor educators .Oakbrook, IL. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (10-2001. ) Ecological psychotherapy: A holistic model for mental health counseling .Oakbrook, IL. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R., Desikan, G., Gambill, A., & Bluemlein, J. (05-2001. ) Open groups: Extension of ASGW Best Practice Guidelines .CECH, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R., Rapin, L.S., & Haley-Banez, L. (03-2001. ) Group work training standards for the new millennium. .San Antonio, TX.. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (01-2001. ) How to teach group work concepts and competencies in a comprehensive manner .St. Petersburg, FL.
Wilson, F.R., & Reed, R. (11-2000. ) Employment problems study: Initial findings .Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Local
Wilson, F. R. (10-2000. ) Group work training standards for the new millennium .Indianapolis, IN.
Wilson, F. R., & Simon, L. (10-2000. ) The treatment dosage required to yield single and multiple ratings of "cured" and the influence of initial problem severity in psychotherapy" .Indianapolis, IN.
Simon, L., & Wilson, F.R. (05-2000. ) Dose-effect relationship of psychotherapy treatment: Median dosage required for single and multiple cures and the influence of initial problem severity .Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R., & Rapin, L.S. (05-2000. ) Group work training standards for the next millennium. Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (05-2000. ) Group work training standards for the next millennium. Cincinnati, OH.. Conference. Level:University
Cook, E.P., Conyne, R.K., Tang, M., Watson, A.L.,, & Wilson, F.R. (03-2000. ) Clients are persons-within-environments: An ecological approach to counseling .Washington D.C. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Conyne, R.K., Horne, A., Dagley, J., Kulic, K., Wilson, F.R.;, & Owens, P. (01-2000. ) Groups that work: Psychoeducation groups for prevention. .Deerfield Beach, FL.. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Wilson, F.R. (12-1999. ) Prior to 01-2000, I made over 60 scholarly presentations of papers at state, regional, national, and international meetings of counseling and counseling related professional organizations.
Wilson, F.R. (09-10-2011. ) Lawshe's Content Validity Ratio: A Mystery .Fort Worth, TX. Conference. Level:Prof. Org.
Honors and Awards
2011 President's Special Merit Award Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org. Type:Recognition
2009 Professional Leadership Award North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org.
2008 Fellow American Counseling Association Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org. Type:Recognition
2008 Public Policy and Legislation Award Ohio Counseling Association Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org. Type:Recognition
2006 Public and Community Service Award American Mental Health Counselors Association Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org. Type:Recognition
2005 President's Special Merit Award Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org. Type:Recognition
2004 The Future of Learning: Addressing Issues of Diversity Award Nominated by the students of the CECH Division of Human Services Counseling Program University of Cincinnati Status:Nomination Level:University Type:Recognition
2004 Susan J. Sears Counselor of the Year Ohio Counseling Association Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org. Type:Recognition
1996 Fellow Association for Specialists in Group Work Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org. Type:Recognition
1996 Initiated Chi Sigma Iota, Upsilon Chi Chi Chapter Level:Honorary
1994 College of Education Recognition Award for eight years of service as the Director of the Counseling Program. Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Recognition
1993 Outstanding Journal Article Awarded for the article: Conyne, R.K., Wilson, F.R., Kline, W.B., Morran, D.K., & Ward, D.E. (1993). Training group workers: Implications of the new ASGW Training Standards for training and practice. J Spec Group Work, 18(1), 11-23. Association for Specialists in Group Work Status:Recipient Level:Professional Org.
1991 Research Award Nominated by the Association for Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development for the article: Wilson, F.R., & Yager, G.G. (1990). Concurrent and construct validity of three counselor social influence instruments. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 23, 52-66. American Association for Counseling and Development Status:Nomination Level:Professional Org. Type:Recognition
1983 Dolly Cohen Award for Teacher Excellence University of Cincinnati Status:Nomination Level:University Type:Recognition
1981 Dolly Cohen Award for Teacher Excellence University of Cincinnati Status:Nomination Level:University Type:Recognition
1975 Initiated Psi Chi Level:Honorary
1965 Initiated Phi Kappa Phi Level:Honorary
1963 Initiated Phi Delta Kappa Level:Honorary
Service
American Association for Counseling and Development (Professional Grants and Awards ) Review Board/Panel Level:Prof. Org. 09-1989 -08-1991
American Counseling Association (Governing Council ) Board Member Level:Prof. Org. 09-2003 -08-2006
American Counseling Association (Professional Research Network Task Force ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 09-2009 -08-2002
American Counseling Association (President's Advisory Council ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 01-1997 -07-1998
American Educational Research Association (Program Committee ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-1981 -06-1996
American Psychological Association (Prevention Task Force ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-1998 -06-2002
AppalPAC, Cincinnati, OH Board Member Level:Local 09-1993 -08-1998
Association for Assessment in Counseling President Level:Prof. Org. 07-1997 -06-1998
Association for Assessment in Counseling President-Elect Level:Prof. Org. 07-1996 -06-1997
Association for Assessment in Counseling Treasurer Level:Prof. Org. 07-1992 -06-1995
Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (Member at Large: Publications ) Board Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-2009 -06-2010
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (Research Awards Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1991 -06-1994
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (Resources and Research Interest Network ) Special Interest Group Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1985 -06-1991
Association for Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development (Program Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1989 -06-1990
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Standards Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1999 -06-2009
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Membership Task Force ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-2001 -06-2002
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Fellows Nominating Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1997 -06-2001
Association for Specialists in Group Work (By-Laws Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1998 -06-1999
Association for Specialists in Group Work (By-Laws Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-2001 -06-2002
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Education and Training Cluster ) Special Interest Group Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1995 -06-1997
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Program Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1995 -06-1996
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Institute Program Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1995 -06-1997
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Research Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 07-1991 -06-1992
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Standards Committee ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-1989 -06-1994
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Ethics Committee ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 06-1989 -07-1990
Association for Specialists in Group Work (Research Committee ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-1986 -06-1994
Computers and Human Behavior (Journal) Editorial Board Member Level: National 07-1989 -06-1993
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Vice President Level:Prof. Org. 07-1996 -06-1997
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Board Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-1994 -06-1997
Family Services of Butler County, OH President Level:Local 07-1989 -06-1992
Family Services of Butler County, OH Vice President Level:Local 07-1988 -06-1989
Family Services of Butler County, OH Board Member Level:Local 07-1985 -06-1992
Health Resource Center of Cincinnati, Inc. Secretary Level:Local 07-2000 -06-2001
Health Resource Center of Cincinnati, Inc. Board Member Level:Local 07-1999 -06-2001
Journal for Specialists in Group Work Editorial Board Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-1985 -06-1988
Journal of Mental Health Counseling Editorial Board Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-1993 -06-1996
Lakota Public Schools, West Chester, OH (Community Advisory Board ) Board Member Level:Local 07-1987 -06-1989
Listening Ear Crisis Center, Inc., East Lansing, MI (Crisis counselor and staff trainer (pro bono) ) 08-1969 -09-1972
Listening Ear Crisis Center, Inc., East Lansing, MI Board Member Level:Local 07-1970 -06-1972
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development (Journal) Editorial Board Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-1984 -To Present
Mental Health Services East, Cincinnati, OH Board Member 07-1995 -01-2000
MicroPsych Network (Journal) Editorial Board Member Level: National 07-1989 -06-1991
Ohio Association for Counseling and Development (Bylaws Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 09-1988 -08-1989
Ohio Association for Specialists in Group Work Secretary Level:Prof. Org. 07-1991 -06-1994
Ohio Counseling Association (Political Action Committee ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 05-2006 -04-2012
Ohio Counseling Association (Government Relations Committee ) Member Level:Prof. Org. 09-2007 -09-2010
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Ad Hoc Committee for Writing Items for the Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Examination ) Member Level:State 10-1995
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Ad Hoc Committee for Seeting the Cut-Score for the Licens3ed Professional Clinical Counselor Examination ) Member Level:State 10-2002
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Ad Hoc Committee for Setting the Cut-Score for the Licensed Professional Counselor Examination ) Member Level:State 06-1997
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Ad Hoc Committee for Setting the Cut-Score for the Licensed Professional Counselor Examination ) Member Level:State 03-1995
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Ad Hoc Committee for Setting the Cut-Score for the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Examination ) Member Level:State 07-1995
Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association Board Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-2003 -To Present
Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association (Legislative Committee ) Committee Chair Level:Prof. Org. 09-2006 -08-2012
Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association Board Member Level:Prof. Org. 07-2004 -06-2012
Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association President-Elect Level:Prof. Org. 07-2009 -06-2010
SAMI Services Planning Project Taskforce Member Level:Local 07-2000 -06-2004
University Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, (School Crisis Intervention Resource Team ) Member Level:University 09-1993 -04-1994
Urban Appalachian Council, Cincinnati, OH (Culture Committee ) Member Level:Local 09-1992 -08-1993
Post Graduate Training and Education
09-1991-06-1993 Gestalt Therapy Laboratory Practicum, Two year laboratory practicum in Gestalt Therapy; didactive and extensive experiential practice in Gestalt methods and experiments. , Cincinnati Gestalt Institute, , , Cincinnati, OH.
09-1990-06-1991 Gestalt Therapy Training Program, Year long training in the theory and practice of Gestalt Therapy. , Cincinnati Gestalt Institute, , , Cincinnati, OH.
Professional Affiliation
1978 -To Present: American Counseling Association (Life Member)
1981 -To Present: Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education
1985 -To Present: Association for Specialists in Group Work
1981 -To Present: Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
1974 -To Present: American Psychological Association
1992 -To Present: American Mental Health Counselors Association
Courses Taught
Abnormal Human Behavior Level:Graduate
Problem Identification and Diagnosis in Counseling Level:Graduate
Testing and Assessment Level:Graduate
Master's Internship Level:Graduate
Advanced Master's Internship Level:Graduate
Group Theory and Process Level:Graduate
Contact Information
f.robert.wilson@uc.edu