OCA Journal of Professional Counseling - Produced & Sponsored by the Ohio Counseling Association

Editorial Board

Co-Editor: Tracy Leinbaugh, Ph.D., P.C.C., N.C.C. leinbaug@ohio.edu
Co-Editor: Geoffrey G. Yager, Ph.D. Geof.yager@uc.edu
Dr. William J. Evans - Youngstown State University wjevans@cc.ysu.edu
Dr. Paul Granello - The Ohio State University Granello2@osu.edu
Dr. Susan Huss - Bowling Green State University shuss@bgnet.bgsu.edu
Dr. Cynthia J. Osborn - Kent State University cosborn@kent.edu
Dr. Pat Polanski - University of Dayton patricia.polanski@notes.udayton.edu
Dr. Eileen Self - Wright State University Eileen.self@wright.edu
Dr. Donna Tromski - Wright State University donna.tromski@wright.edu


Journal Focus
Welcome to the Ohio Journal of Professional Counseling (OJPC)! After much deliberation and suggestion, we are now prepared to make the journal a reality. As this is the only, completely on-line journal among all state branches of the American Counseling Association, we have the opportunity for risk, flexibility, and influence. The interest in presenting the journal in this manner is a combination of technological initiative, cost (none), timely publication, and opportunity to support the counseling profession in Ohio. More specifically, OJPC will serve as an outlet for professors, practitioners, and students to contribute to the profession through publication. In remaining consistent with a variety of topics and contributors, OJPC encourages manuscripts that are either research based (quantitative or qualitative) or conceptual. Futhermore, manuscript submissions will be on-line, as will peer reviews and final publication. The first edition is a representation of topics deemed relevant to our role in the mental health profession. Subsequent editions will appear on-line approximately every 3 months and will have been peer reviewed. It is my hope that all members of the Ohio Counseling Association will view this journal as their own. With ownership comes the responsibility of participation and the opportunity for contribution.

Click below to view OJPC Articles

Measures for Counseling Practice Evaluation (MCPE): An Outcome Tool for Evaluating Effectiveness Throughout the Counseling Process -Scott Gillig, Ph.D.: posted on 4-24-08

Self-Injury in Adolescents-Theresa M. Kirchner: posted on 6-5-07

Counseling Taiwanese University Students Considerations for Practitioners: posted on 6-3-07, published on on 05-24-07
by Perry L. Collins, Cassondra J. Collins, and Jeremy J. Berry

Factors That Examine Task engagement in African American Adolescents: posted on 6-3-07, published on on 05-24-07
by Delila Owens, Carolyn Jaynes, Diane Hamm, Glinda Rawls

Book Review of Evaluating and Treating Adolescent Suicide Attempters: From Research to Practice Christin L. Carrabine (Posted on 1/26/2007)

African American Male Gang Involvement: Implications for Counseling Darryl P. Plunkett

Multicultural Training in the Counseling Profession: Current Status and Future Directions Jessica Reno Burkholder

Self-Injurious Behavior: Assessment and Treatment Considerations Christin L. Carrabine

Should Personal Counseling be Required for Students Admitted into Counselor Preparation Programs? Melissa Anne Matthews

Distance Learning in Counselor Education Programs. Tina M. Schneider Richard A. Wantz Tabitha Rice Jennifer A. Long

Doctoral Preparation in Counselor Education: Past, present and emerging issues. Carla Bradley Jennifer Mills Robert Powell

American Association of Suicidology and Suicide Hotline Confidentiality in Ohio. Jason M. McGlothlin and Scott E. Hall

School Counselors and the Inclusion of Students With Disabilities. Tracy C. Leinbaugh

Grey Winter/Blue Mood: Understanding & Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Subsyndromal SAD. Tomas W. Rueth and Scott E. Hall

Addressing Issues of Othering in Counselor-Education Programs. Terry McVannel Erwin

Assessing Student Career Maturity: Implications for School Counselors. Paul E. Barnes and David J. Carter

Counseling Program Admissions Procedures Revisited: An Evaluation of the Process and Recommendations for the Future. Margery Shupe and Mei Tang

Career Counseling: Why it is important to all Counselors. Tom Davis, Jason McGlothlin, and Scott Hall


How to Submit Articles to the OJPC:
E-mail articles for consideration to Dr. Tracy Leinbaugh leinbaug@ohio.edu and Dr. Geoffrey G. Yager Geof.yager@uc.edu as an attachment to a cover letter in either Wordperfect or Microsoft Word formats.