SWAGÊÓƵ

Contact Information

Education

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognate/Specialization in Psychological Assessment; Ball State University, Muncie, IN
• M.A. in Counseling, Mental Health Track; Ball State University, Muncie, IN
• B.A. in Psychology; Asbury College, Wilmore, KY

Professional/Academic Experience

• 2017- present Professor, Program Coordinator and Director of Clinical Training, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
• 2013- 2017 Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
• 2008-2013 Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service

Research/Areas of Interest

• Attachment Theory
• College Students
• Career Development
• Work-Family Interface
• Gifted Adults
• Scale Development
• Psychological Assessment

Publications/Creative Works

• DeOliveira, B., Dent, K., Smith, J., Merchant, W., & Wright, S. (2024). A comparative case study of the implementation of a digital app-based sexual risk assessment at two sites. Child & Youth Services, 45(1), 116-139. DOI: 
• Wright, S. L., & Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A. (2024). Further Validation of the Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectations Scale. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 42(1), 74-88. DOI: 
• Lyon, A. R., & Wright, S. L. (2024). Mindfulness, self-compassion, gratitude, and burnout in health service psychology trainees: A structural equation model. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 18(4), 340-349. DOI: 
• Wright, S. L., Bach, E., Bryson, S. P., Schaller, S., & Wright, D. A. (2024). Using an App Based Mindfulness Intervention: A Mixed Methods Approach. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. DOI: 
• Wright, S. L., Lyon, A. R. (2021). How parental attachment influences college students' social domains. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, & Practice, 23(3), 523-528. DOI: 
• Wright, S. L., Kacmarski, J., Firsick, D., Jenkins-Guarnieri, M., & Kimm, A. (2020). Family influences on college students’ anticipated work-family conflict, social efficacy, and self-esteem. The Career Development Quarterly, 68(2), 112-128. DOI: 

Honors and Awards

• President – Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs (2023-2024)
• College Scholar Award - College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (2013-2014)
• Research Fellow - SWAGÊÓƵ Office of Sponsored Programs (2014)

Grants

2019 - Merchant, W., & Wright, S.L. cliexa-OPTIONS for Integrated Health - Digital Health Technology. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Adolescent Health (AH-TP2-18-001). Funded for 3 years, 1 million.

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