The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy

About

Born and raised in New York City Dr. Edward S. Neukrug obtained his B.A. in psychology from SUNY (State University of New York) Binghamton his M.S. in counseling from Miami University of Ohio and his doctorate in counselor education from the University of Cincinnati. He currently holds a number of credentials including being a nationally certified counselor (NCC) licensed professional counselor (LPC) Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) and licensed psychologist. After teaching and directing a graduate program in counseling at Notre Dame College in New Hampshire he accepted a position at Old Dominion University in Norfolk Virginia where he currently is Professor of Counseling and Human Services and former chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling. In addition to teaching Dr. Neukrug has worked as a substance abuse counselor a counselor at a crisis center an outpatient therapist at a mental health center an associate school psychologist a school counselor and a private practice psychologist and licensed professional counselor. Dr. Neukrug has held a variety of positions in counseling and human services in local regional and national professional associations. In addition he has received a number of grants and contracts with school systems and professional associations. He has received numerous honors and awards including being designated a University Professor at Old Dominion University in recognition of his teaching research and professional service. He has been a speaker on numerous radio and TV shows including WBAI in New York City and National Public Radio Virginia. Dr. Neukrug has written more than 60 articles and chapters in books and has presented at dozens of conferences. In addition to this encyclopedia he has published eight books: (1) Counseling Theory and Practice; (2) The World of the Counselor (fifth edition); (3) Experiencing the World of the Counselor: A Workbook for Counselor Educators and Students (fourth edition); (4) Theory Practice and Trends in Human Services: An Introduction to an Emerging Profession (fifth edition); (5) Skills and Techniques for Human Service Professionals; (6) Skills and Tools for Today's Counselors and Psychotherapists; (7) Essentials of Testing and Assessment for Counselors Social Workers and Psychologists (third edition); and (8) Brief Orientation to Counseling: Professional Identity History and Standards. He has also developed a DVD that illustrates the major theories of counseling and another that demonstrates important counseling skills and techniques. In addition to his books Dr. Neukrug has been developing an interactive and animated website titled Great Therapists of the Twentieth Century (www.odu.edu/~eneukrug) where you can meet some of the major theorists of counseling and psychotherapy and learn more about them and their theories. He has also developed an interactive survey where you can identify your view of human nature and examine which school of therapy it is closest to (http://ww2.odu.edu/~eneukrug/therapists/survey.html). Dr. Neukrug is married to Kristina Williams Neukrug. They have two children Hannah and Emma.