Daniel B. Kissinger, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders
104 Graduate Education Building
Phone: (479) 575-5157
FAX: (479) 575-3319
dkissin@uark.edu
Degrees:
- Ph.D., University of South Carolina, Counselor Education, 2004
- M.Ed., Clemson University, Counseling and Guidance, 1998
- M.S., University of Nevada Las Vegas, Kinesiology, 1995
- B.A., University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Psychology, 1993
Teaching Areas:
- Case Management in Counseling
- Group Dynamics
- Practicum/Internship Experiences
- Counseling and Addictions
Research Interests:
Clinical supervision, self as a counselor, counselor self-efficacy, counseling student athletes.Professional Biography:
Dan Kissinger joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas as an Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education Program in 2004. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and his Master of Education degree in counseling and guidance from Clemson University. He earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. Dr. Kissinger has provided individual, group, and family counseling services in a variety of settings, including: outpatient community mental health clinics, private psychiatric facilities, a university counseling center, and correctional facilities. Areas of special interest include clinical supervision, the therapeutic and supervisory relationships, counseling athletes, self as a counselor, and counselor self-efficacy issues. He is a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
Academic Interests and Accomplishments:
Dan Kissinger has made presentations at both the state and regional levels. He is currently working on a number of articles and book chapters related to his research interests in counseling student athletes and clinical supervision.
Personal Information:
Dan Kissinger is licensed as a professional counselor with supervision endorsement and lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.Publications/Presentations:
Newgent, R., Lee, S., Kissinger, D.B., & Farley, R. (2004). Counseling Supervision: Pragmatics, Multiculturalism & Working Alliance. Presented at the Arkansas Counseling Association, Hot Springs, AR.
Kissinger, D.B., & Brooks, J. (2002). Utilizing cognitive behavioral interventions in community Mental health settings. Presentation at the South Carolina Counselor’s Association., Hilton Head, SC.
Gold, J.M., Kissinger, D.B., & Brooks, J. (2003). Developing an identity as a researcher: Surviving the first three chapters. Presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Chattanooga, TN.
Gold, J.M., & Kissinger, D.B. (under editorial review). A rationale and example of a graduate level course in spirituality and counseling. In D.S. Sandhu (Ed.), Spirituality as a fifth force in Counseling and psychology: Implications for practice, training, and research. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Kissinger, D.B. (2003). An African American male confronts issues of criminality. In F.D. Harper & J. McFadden (Eds.), Culture and counseling: New Approaches (pp. 280-283). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.