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Sue C. Jacobs, PhD - Licensed Psychologist
Associate Professor


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Associate Professor - Counseling & Counseling Psychology Director/Team Leader, OSU Preparing Future Faculty

431 Willard Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078

(405) 744-9895

(405) 744-6756

sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu

http://frontpage.okstate.edu/coe/suejacobs


Academic Degrees
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University of Southern Mississippi, 1989; Counseling Psychology9

Vermont College/Norwich University, Montpelier, 1984; Counseling Psychology

Antioch College, Yellow Springs, 1968; Sociology-Anthropology


Professional Training

Pre-doctoral internship (APA Approved): Psychology Internship and Interdisciplinary Team Training in Geriatrics Internship, VAMC-Palo Alto, 1987-88

Clinical and Research Fellowship, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Mind/Body Medical Institute, Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1988-1990


Research Interests

Issues in Professional Psychology Training, Ethics, and Human Subject Research Ethics

Issues of multicultural training and social justice in communities

Issues of Diversity, health disparities, and under-represented populations in Wellness and Health, prevention, resilience, coping with chronic illness, trauma, and loss of function

Anger expression, risk factors, gender and diversity, prevention and treatment

Issues of Gender and Age (Older Adults) in Wellness and Health, prevention, resilience, coping with chronic illness, trauma, and loss of function

Psychological Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease

Cognitive-Behavioral interventions, including relaxation response and mindfulness

Psychosocial, spiritual and Psycho-physiological Factors in Chronic and Stress-Exacerbated Illness and Behaviors


Courses Taught

History and Systems of Psychology

Ethical and Legal Issues in Professional Psychology

Multicultural Counseling

Cultural Diversity in Professional Life (Undergraduate Diversity General Education Course)

Principals of Counseling (Counseling Theory)

Gerontological Counseling

Doctoral Practicum (consultation focus)

Counseling for Health and Medical Issues


Selected Publications

Pettit, M. L., Jacobs, S. C., Page, K. S., & Porras, C. V. (2009). An assessment of perceived emotional intelligence and health behaviors among college students. The Health Educator, vol# (issue# [Fall]), pp.

Jacobs S. C. and Klibert J J. Accreditation by the American Psychological Association, entry in The Encyclopedia of Counseling. (2008), Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Jacobs S C, Batcheler A, and Sauceda E. (2008) Community-based action research, entry in The Encyclopedia of Counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Kaslow N J, Rubin, N, Forrest L, Elman, N S, Van Horne B, Jacobs S C, Huprich S, Benton S, Pantesco V, Dollinger S, Grus C, Behnke S, Miller D S, Shealy C.,Mintz L, Schwartz Mette R, and Thorn B. (2007). Recognizing, assessing, and intervening with problems of professional competence. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol 38 (5) 479-492.

Hu Lei, Zevenbergen A A, and Jacobs S C. (2006). Discipline behaviors of Chinese American and European American mothers. The Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied,Vol 140 (5), pp.459-475.

Colmant, S A, Eason, E A., Winterowd, C L, Jacobs, S C, and Cashel, C. (2005). Investigating the effects of sweat therapy on group dynamics and affect. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, Vol 30 (4), pp. 329-341.

Jacobs S C, Schultz L, and Welch G. (2003) Women and heart disease: Information for counselors. Chapter 24 in Handbook of Counseling Women. Eds. Mary Kopala and Merle A. Keitel. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Jacobs S C and Adams K K. (2002). Promoting aging well. Chapter 18 in Counseling strategies for developmental concerns. Eds. Cindy L Juntunen and Donald R. Atkinson. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Jacobs, S C and Stone P H. (1999). Psychosocial issues. Chapter 20 in Coronary artery disease in women: What all physicians need to know, Ed.: Pamela Charney, M.D., F.A.C.P. Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine. (pp.496-534).

Andrews T C, Parker D R, Jacobs S C, Friedman R, Cummings N, MacCallum G, Mannting F, Tofler G H, Carlson W, Muller J E, and Stone P H (1998). Effects of Nifedipine GTS and Atenolol therapy on ischemic left ventricular dysfunction induced by mental stress. Journal of American College of Cardiology (JAC971173RO1: November 15, 1998).

Mandle C L, Jacobs S C, Martin Acari, P, and Domar, A D. The efficacy of relaxation response interventions with adult patients: A review of the literature. Reprinted in Guzetti, CE (Ed) (1998). Essential Readings in Holistic Nursing. Aspen Publishers, Inc.: pp. 243-249.


Presentations

Over 70 National peer reviewed scholarly or professional presentations or posters; over 15 regional peer reviewed presentations; approximately 80 other national and regional professional presentations

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