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Ph.D. in Counselor Education, 91����Ƶ of Virginia, (1986)

Ed.S. in Counselor Education, 91����Ƶ of Virginia, (1983)

M.Ed. in Counselor Education, 91����Ƶ of Virginia, (1982)

M.Ed. in Reading Education, 91����Ƶ of Virginia, (1979)

M.A. in Religious Studies, 91����Ƶ of Virginia, (1978)

B.A. in Philosophy, Christopher Newport College, (1974)

National Certified Counselor

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National Certified School Counselor

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Virginia Collegiate Professional Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Guidance (K-12)

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Date Obtained: 1978-01-01

Expertise

Articles

Horton Parker, R. and Preston, J. Wambui. (2021). Dual pandemics: Helping Black doctoral students thrive amid COVID-19 and racism. . Journal of Human Services 40 (2) , pp. 147-160.

Lester, S., Horton Parker, R., Craigen, L. and Durham, J. (2018). A Phenomenological Exploration of Bhutanese Counselors' Experiences with Western Counseling. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling.

Kalkbrenner, M. T. and Horton Parker, R. (2016). Infusing experiential learning into an introductory human services course based on John Dewey’s theory of education. The Journal of Human Services/National Organization of Human Services 36 (1) , pp. 65-68.

Bayne, H., Horton Parker, R. and Ward, C. (2014). Doctoral Students’ Perceptions and Competencies Regarding Spiritual Strategies in Counseling. VISTAS Summer.

Horton Parker, R. (2006). Freedom. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development 45 , pp. 108-109.

Horton Parker, R. (2004). Awareness in autumn. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development 43 (2) , pp. 221-222.

Schwitzer, A., Horton Parker, R. and Dustin, J. C. (2002). A work sample approach to hiring student personnel administrators for distance education programs. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Journal 39 , pp. 371-383.

Clark, M. A. and Horton Parker, R. (2002). Professional development schools: New opportunities for training school counselors. Counselor Education and Supervision 42 , pp. 58-75.

Horton Parker, R., Horton, H. S. and Watson, T. (1999). Sarah's story: Using ritual therapy to address psychospiritual issues in treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association 2 , pp. 46-62.

Horton Parker, R. (1999). Teaching children to care rather than kill. Counseling and Human Development 32 , pp. 1-14.

Horton Parker, R. (1999). The art of blessing: Teaching parents to create rituals. Professional School Counseling 2 , pp. 218-225.

Horton Parker, R. (1998). Shelter. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 36 , pp. 183.

Horton Parker, R. (1998). Teaching children to care: Engendering prosocial behavior through humanistic parenting. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 37 , pp. 66-77.

Horton Parker, R. (1997). Thoughts upon awakening. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 35 , pp. 175-176.

Horton Parker, R. (1997). Torrents. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 36 , pp. 114.

Horton Parker, R. and Horton, Jr., H. S. (1996). A typology of ritual: Paradigms for healing and empowerment. Counseling and Values 40 , pp. 82-97.

Neukrug, E., Lovell, C. and Horton Parker, R. (1996). Employing ethical codes and decision making models: A developmental process. Counseling and Values 40 , pp. 98-106.

Horton Parker, R. and Horton, Jr., H. S. (1995). Blessing ourselves and others: Rituals to enhance well-being and strengthen relationships. Virginia Counselors Journal 23 , pp. 50-61.

Horton Parker, R. (1994). Helping children cope with divorce: A workshop for parents. Elementary School Guidance & Counseling 29 , pp. 137-148.

Horton Parker, R. (1991). Passage. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 29 , pp. 172.

Horton Parker, R. (1991). What is really the problem? A simulation to train beginning consultants. Counselor Education and Supervision 31 , pp. 81-89.

Horton Parker, R. (1990). Reflections on counseling. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 28 , pp. 139-140.

Horton Parker, R. (1990). The relationship between dogmatism, orthodox Christian beliefs, and ethical judment. Counseling and Values 34 , pp. 213-216.

Horton Parker, R. (1989). Here we sit. Elementary School Guidance & Counseling 23 , pp. 227.

Horton Parker, R. (1987). A glimpse beyond. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 26 , pp. 47-48.

Horton Parker, R. (1987). In memory. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development 25 (144).

Presentations

Amirova, N. and Horton Parker, R. (October 13, 2023). Bridging Cultural Gaps: International Students’ Adaptation to Individualistic Societies Poster 2023 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference Denver, CO.

Preston, J. and Horton Parker, R. (November 10, 2022). Cultivating Resilience Through Connection: Empowering BIPOC Counselors to Meet Their Own Needs, Access Support Systems, and Engage in Social Activism Oral Presentation 2022 Virginia Counselors Association Annual Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 10, 2022). White, Privileged, and Implicitly Biased: Repositioning Our Hearts to Cultivate Insight, Empathy, and Advocacy Toward Change Oral Presentation 2022 Virginia Counselors Association Annual Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (October 21, 2022). Presentation of Research Grant, Awards, and Scholarships Oral Presentation 2022 National Organization for Human Services Virtual Symposium Virtual.

Horton Parker, R. and Preston, J. (October 20, 2022). Implicit Bias: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Can Be Done About It Oral Presentation 2022 National Organization for Human Services Virtual Symposium Virtual.

Horton Parker, R. (October 21, 2021). Presentation of Awards, Scholarship, and Research Grant Oral Presentation 2021 National Organization for Human Services Conference Online.

Horton Parker, R. and Christy-Feis, M. (October 21, 2021). TUA Honor Society Roundtable Panel Discussion Oral Presentation 2021 National Organization for Human Services Conference Online.

Horton Parker, R. and Preston, J. Wambui. (June 4, 2021). COVID, Racism, and Many Roles: Ph.D. Students of Color, Thrive! Oral Presentation 2021 Association for Humanistic Counseling Annual Conference Online.

Horton Parker, R. and Preston, J. Wambui. (November 13, 2020). Co-teaching in Counselor Education: Effectively Preparing Future Instructors Oral Presentation 2020 Virginia Counselors Association Annual Convention (Virtual).

Horton Parker, R. (November , 2019). Let There Be Freedom and Justice for All: Creating a Transgender-Friendly World in Which Everyone Belongs Oral Presentation 2019 Virginia Counselors Association Annual Convention Hot Springs, VA.

Belcher, T. and Horton Parker, R. (November 9, 2018). A Review of Intensive In-Home in Virginia and Potential New Directions Oral Presentation 2018 Virginia Counselors Association Convention Norfolk, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Belcher, T. (November 9, 2018). May They All Flourish! Creating a Trans-Friendlier World for Children, Adolescents, and Adults Oral Presentation 2018 Virginia Counselors Association Convention .

Horton Parker, R. and Belcher, T. (November , 2017). Please Don’t Forget the “T” (in LGBTQ, That Is!): Understanding and Collaboratively Advocating for Trans Individuals Oral Presentation 2017 Virginia Counselors Association Convention Hot Springs, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Belcher, T. (November , 2017). What Will Happen to Us? Strategies to Collaboratively Reduce Fear and Anxiety While Promoting Inclusion and Social Justice in an Uncertain World Oral Presentation 2017 Virginia Counselors Association Convention Hot Springs, VA.

Horton Parker, R., Dustin, J. C. and Belcher, T. (November , 2016). What Transgender Looks Like: What You Need to Know to Be an Effective Counselor and Advocate for Transgender Individuals Oral Presentation 2016 VCA Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Scaringello, F., Horton Parker, R. and Dustin, J. C. (April , 2016). Promoting Wellness in Our Early Adolescent Girls Oral Presentation 2016 SOHS Conference Charleston, SC.

Horton Parker, R., Dustin, J. C. and Scaringello, F. (April , 2016). “I Just Want to be Me!" Dispelling Myths and Advocating for the Transgender Person. Oral Presentation 2016 SOHS Conference Charleston, SC.

Horton Parker, R. and Dustin, J. C. (November , 2015). "I'm Not Jason - I'm Jessica!" Advocating for Transgender Individuals. Oral Presentation 2015 VCA Conference Hot Springs, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Horton-Parker, S. (November , 2015). Ancient Perspectives on Healing After Death: Relieving the Pain of Complicated Grief in our Clients Oral Presentation 2015 VCA Convention Hot Springs, VA.

Horton Parker, R., Deggas-White, S., Catherine, R., Carolyn, G., Wendy, K. and Katie, H. (March , 2015). Touchpoint Transitions in Adulthood: Personal, Professional, and Relational Developments. Oral Presentation 2015 ACA Convention Orlando, FL.

Horton Parker, R., Myers, J., Greer, C., Moll, C., Rheineck, J., Degges-White, S., McClain, G., Reiner, S. and Killam, W. (July 25, 2014). Past-­‐Presidents Panel: Advocacy Across the Lifespan Lecture 2014 AADA Conference Alexandria, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Horton-Parker, S. (July 25, 2014). Postmortem Therapeia: An Interfaith Consideration of Possibilities for Continued Development After Death Lecture 2014 AADA Conference Alexandria, VA.

Polychronopoulos, G., Jenkins, A., Carlisle, R. and Horton Parker, R. (October , 2013). How do Male Overeaters Anonymous Members Experience Disordered Eating? Poster ACES 2013 Conference Denver, CO.

Horton Parker, R., Bayne, H. and Agbiset, M. (March 24, 2013). Integrating Spirituality and Religion into Counseling: Counselor Competency and the FACE-SPIRIT Model Oral Presentation 2013 ACA Convention Cincinnati, OH.

Horton Parker, R., Greer, C. and Dustin, J. C. (March 22, 2013). Becoming Ourselves: Women’s Issues at Midlife and Beyond Oral Presentation 2013 ACA Convention Cincinnati, OH.

Horton Parker, R. and Paiva, I. (September 29, 2012). Posttraumatic Growth: Helping Clients Find Meaning and Achieve Wisdom after Trauma Oral Presentation 2012 SACES Conference Savannah, GA.

Horton Parker, R. and Moreno, M. (September 29, 2012). Preparing Counselors to Promote Resilience: A Course on Integrating Spirituality into Counseling Oral Presentation 2012 SACES Conference Savannah, GA.

Horton Parker, R. and Paiva, I. (July 13, 2012). Posttraumatic Growth: Developing Wisdom in the Aftermath of Trauma Oral Presentation 2012 AADA Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (July 13, 2012). Staying Sane and Remaining Humane: An Adlerian Approach for Understanding and Caring for Aging Relatives Oral Presentation 2012 AADA Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R., Lester, S. V.. and Greer, C. (March 23, 2012). Women's Issues at Midlife and Beyond: Spirituality, Sexuality, and Retirement Oral Presentation 2012 ACA Convention San Francisco, CA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (November 11, 2011). Understanding and Caring for Older Adults: A Fresh and Practical Application of Individual Psychology (Part 1) Oral Presentation 2011 VCA Convention Portsmouth, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (November 11, 2011). Understanding and Caring for Older Adults: A Fresh and Practical Application of Individual Psychology (Part 2) Oral Presentation 2011 VCA Convention Portsmouth, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (November 10, 2011). Enhancing Practice Through Integrating Spirituality: The FACE-SPIRIT Model (Part 1) Oral Presentation 2011 VCA Convention Portsmouth, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (November 10, 2011). Enhancing Practice Through Integrating Spirituality: The FACE-SPIRIT Model (Part 2) 2011 VCA Convention Portsmouth, VA.

Horton Parker, R., Lester, S. and Koivisto, E. (March 26, 2011). When Aging Loved Ones Need Our Care: An Adlerian Approach for Preserving Everyone’s Sanity 2011 ACA Convention New Orleans, LA.

Burlew, L., McClain, G. and Horton Parker, R. (March 25, 2011). Midlife and Beyond: The Ins and Outs of Sexuality Counseling Aging Across the Lifespan 2011 ACA Convention New Orleans, LA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (October 30, 2010). Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Research Behind the FACE-SPIRIT Model 2010 SACES Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Makris, P. and Horton Parker, R. (October 30, 2010). Where's the Gold in the Golden Years? A Study of Positive Aging 2010 SACES Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R., Makris, P. and Currie, C. (July 30, 2010). How to Age Well: Wise Women Speak Out 2010 AADA Conference Manhattan, NY.

Horton Parker, R., Greer, C., Reiner, S. and Monk, P. (March 22, 2010). Aging Across the Lifespan: Transitions, Transitions, Transitions! 2010 ACA Convention Pittsburgh, PA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (March 21, 2010). Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy: The FACE-SPIRIT Model 2010 ACA Convention Pittsburgh, PA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (March 21, 2009). Challenges of Caring for Older Adults: Solutions from an Adlerian Approach 2009 ACA Convention Charlotte, NC.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (October , 2008). FACE-SPIRIT: Training Counselors to Put Spirituality into Practice 2008 SACES Conference Houston, TX.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (October , 2008). Make Way for the Grey: Preparing Counselors Using a New Adlerian Approach to Elder Care 2008 SACES Conference Houston, TX.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (July , 2008). Meeting the Challenges of Multigenerational Relationships: Using an Adlerian Approach to Understand and Care for Older Adults 2008 AMHCA Conference San Diego, CA.

Horton Parker, R. (May 21, 2008). Creating FACE-SPIRIT: A New Model for Integrating Spirituality into Counseling and Psychotherapy Instructional Video Magicians Among Us: Faculty Innovation in Teaching Norfolk, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (March , 2008). Challenges of Caring for Older Adults: Solutions from an Adlerian Approach ACA 2008 Convention Honolulu, HI.

Horton Parker, R. (January 24, 2008). Successful Aging COUN 801 Norfolk, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (March 25, 2007). FACE-SPIRIT: A Transcultural Integration of Spirituality into Counseling and Psychotherapy ACA 2007 Convention Detroit, MI.

Horton Parker, R. (March 25, 2007). Integration vs. Segregation: Spiritual Competencies in Counselor Training Programs ACA 2007 Convention Detroit, MI.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (March 24, 2007). Caring for Older Adults: A Fresh and Practical Application Adlerian Psychology ACA 2007 Convention Detroit, MI.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (November 15, 2006). FACE-SPIRIT: A New Model for Integrating Spirituality into Counseling and Psychotherapy VCA 2006 Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (September 8, 2006). Integrating Spirituality into Counselor Education: Implementation of the FACE-SPIRIT Model SACES 2006 Conference Orlando, FL.

Horton Parker, R. and Thompson, S. (July 21, 2006). Facilitating Healing Through Creative Counseling AMHCA 2006 Conference St. Louis, MO.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (June 21, 2006). Spirituality as a Key in the Healing Process: Implementation of the FACE-SPIRIT Model AMHCA 2006 Conference St. Louis, MO.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (March 31, 2006). The FACE-SPIRIT Model: A Practical Approach to the Implicit and Explicit Integration of Spirituality into Counseling ACA 2006 Convention Montreal, Canada.

Horton Parker, R. and Lee, V. (April 9, 2005). Contextual Leadership: Building 91����Ƶ and School District Collaborative Partnerships ACA 2005 Convention Atlanta, GA.

Horton Parker, R. (April 1, 2005). Addressing Spiritual Issues in Human Services Work: When, Why, and How? SOHSE 2005 Conference Portsmouth, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (April 1, 2005). Coping with Uncertainty in an Uncertain World SOHSE 2005 Conference Portsmouth, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Lee, V. (June 5, 2004). Collaborative 91����Ƶ and School District Leadership Teams: A Venue to Transform Training Programs Education Trust’s Fifth School Counseling Summer Academy Norfolk, VA.

Horton Parker, R. and Fawcett, R. Charles. (November 21, 2003). Counseling for Uncertainty in an Uncertain World VCA 2003 Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (October 29, 2000). Professional Development Schools: New Opportunities for Training School Counselors SACES 2000 Convention Greensboro, NC.

Horton Parker, R. (November 11, 1999). Training School Counselors in Professional Development Schools: Collaboration for Excellence in the 21st Century VCA 1999 Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (January 23, 1998). Collaboration for a Sparkling Tomorrow: Training Counselors and Administrators in Professional Development Schools Holmes Partnership 1998 Conference Orlando, FL.

Horton Parker, R. (December 2, 1995). Conflict in Ethical Decision Making: What Does a Counselor Do? VCA 1995 Convention Norfolk, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 30, 1995). Creating a Safe Harbor of Play: Noncompetitive Games for Peaceful Encounters VCA 1995 Convention Norfolk, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 30, 1995). Publishing in the Virginia Counselors Journal: VCA Journal Editors on Publishing VCA 1995 Convention .

Horton Parker, R. (November 11, 1994). Publishing in the Virginia Counselors Journal: VCA Journal Editors on Publishing VCA 1994 Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 10, 1994). Blessing Ourselves and Others: Rituals to Enhance Well-Being and Strengthen Relationships VCA 1994 Convention Willaimsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 10, 1994). Not Just Playing Around: Cooperative Activities for Optimal Well-Being VCA 1994 Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 14, 1993). Unlocking the Mystery of Our Ethnic Roots VCA 1993 Convention .

Horton Parker, R. (November 12, 1993). Beyond Playing Around: Cooperative Activities to Prevent Conflict VCA 1993 Convention Reston, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (March 30, 1992). What is Really the Problem? A Simulation to Train Beginning Consultants AACD 1992 Convention Baltimore, MD.

Horton Parker, R. (November 15, 1991). Playfully Experiencing Ourselves and Others VCA 1991 Convention Norfolk, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 15, 1990). Celebrating Play: Using Experiential Activities to Achieve Personal Effectiveness Competencies VCA 1990 Convention Lynchburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 3, 1990). "Training School Counselors to Lead Experiential Activities: Helping Kids to Achieve Personal Effectiveness Competencies SACES 1990 Conference Norfolk, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (May 21, 1990). A New Perspective on Play: Using Experiential Activities to Achieve Personal Effectiveness Competencies VSCA 1990 Conference Blacksburg, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (October 28, 1989). Supervising Minimally Trained Elementary School Counselors: Issues Resulting from the 91����Ƶ Mandate SACES 1989 Conference Orlando, FL.

Horton Parker, R. (June 27, 1988). Perspectives on Developing Counselor Observation and Evaluation Instruments Worcester County Board of Education Counselor Observation/Evaluation Committee meeting Newark, MD.

Horton Parker, R. (February 19, 1988). The Use of Games in Secondary School Guidance Third Annual Eastern Shore Guidance Conference Ocean City, MD.

Horton Parker, R. (February 17, 1988). The Revised Masters Degree Program in Guidance and Counseling at the 91����Ƶ of Maryland Eastern Shore Pre-conference meeting of the Eastern Shore guidance supervisors. Ocean City, MD.

Horton Parker, R. (November 2, 1987). Peer Consultation as a Model for Teaching Ethics: Or "Aren't You Going to Tell Us the Right Answer?" SACES 1987 Conference Charleston, SC.

Horton Parker, R. (July 14, 1987). Career Values Clarification Project Esteem Series 91����Ƶ of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR.

Horton Parker, R. (July 13, 1987). Communication Skills Project Esteem Series Conway, AR.

Horton Parker, R. (April 23, 1987). The Relationship Between Dogmatism, Orthodox Christian Beliefs, and Ethical Judgment AACD 1987 Conference New Orleans, LA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 3, 1986). The Relationship Between Dogmatism, Orthodox Christian Beliefs, and Ethical Judgment SACES 1986 Conference New Orleans, LA.

Horton Parker, R. (February 7, 1986). Intimate Relationships: The Importance of Intimate Relationships Over the Life Span Adult Awareness Forum 91����Ƶ of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

Horton Parker, R. (November 14, 1985). Ethical and Legal Perspectives for Counselors VCA 1985 Convention Richmond, VA.

• 2017: Shining Star Recognition Award, Old Dominion 91����Ƶ's Office of Student Engagement and EnrollmentServices
• 2015: Shining Star Recognition Award , Old Dominion 91����Ƶ's Office of Student Engagement and Enrollment Services
• 2014: Shining Star Recognition Award, Old Dominion 91����Ƶ's Office of Student Engagement and Enrollment Services
• 2014: AADA's President's Mentor Award, Association for Adult Development and Aging
• 2013: Recognition for Service as AADA's President, Association for Adult Development and Aging
• 2012: Certificate of Appreciation, Association for Adult Development and Aging
• 2011: Certificate of Appreciation, Association for Adult Development and Aging
• 2010: Certificate of Appreciation, Association for Adult Development and Aging
• 2009: Certificate of Appreciation, Association for Adult Development and Aging
• 2006: 2006 Innovation and Excellence in Teaching Award, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion 91����Ƶ
• 2006: Winner of 2006 Pathfinders Essay Contest, Association for Adult Development and Aging
• 1996: Exemplary Service Award, Virginia Counselors Association
• 1996: ACA Best Branch Journal Award, American Counseling Association
• 1995: Exemplary Service Award, Virginia Counselors Association