Addy Wissel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Chair, Counselor Education & School Psychology; Director of School Counseling

I love being a school counselor educator. Every day, I have the opportunity to help develop contemporary, skilled, and engaged school counselors. School counselors play a critical role in the development of youth in our communities. Due the increasing...

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Addy Wissel

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Idaho State University

Ed.S., School Psychology, University of Idaho

M.Ed., Counseling of Human Services (emphasis in school counseling), University of Idaho

M.A., Criminal Justice Administration, Boise State University

B.A., Political Science, Albertson College of Idaho

I love being a school counselor educator. Every day, I have the opportunity to help develop contemporary, skilled, and engaged school counselors. School counselors play a critical role in the development of youth in our communities. Due the increasing complexity of family situations and challenges experienced by students in the K-12 system, entering the profession of school counseling requires a great deal of creativity, initiative, and resilience. To be effective in the work, it is important my students leave GU with relevant skills and confidence. To this end, I require students engage in a variety of activities to help them best serve their future communities. For example, school counseling students at GU spend time in direct service to students, teachers, and families in special education and students who learn differently. Additionally, together we participate in projects within the greater Spokane community where we use our skills to support the underserved and live the mission of Gonzaga. Finally, my students leave with a strong understanding of who they are, what they believe, and with a fire to go out to do good.

Articles

  • Panfilio-Padden, S. & Wissel, A. (2023). Forming Collaborative Partnerships to Benefit K-8 Students’ Sense of Belonging in Mathematics Classrooms. The California Council on Teacher Education Fall Research Monograph, 132-142.
  • Barstack, S., Karkhanis, S., Erford, B. T., Bennett, E., Buchanan, E., Sharpe, C., & Wissel, A. (2023). Synthesis of the Eating Disorder Inventory-Third Edition (Edi-3) psychometric characteristics: Implications for counseling practice and research. Journal of Counseling & Development, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12474
  • Brinser, H.* & Wissel, A. (2020). Serving students in foster care: Implications and interventions for school counselors. The Professional Counselor, 10(2), 170-180. doi: 10.15241/hb.10.2.170.
  • Grundmanis, K.* & Wissel, A. (2015). Solution-focused dreams: The Disney approach to school counseling. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.
  • Wissel, A. (2014). Gatekeeping in counselor education: experiences of terminating students for nonacademic concerns. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.
  • Doughty, E., Wissel, A, & Glorfield, C. (2011). Current trends in grief counseling. VISTAS. American Counseling Association.

Reviews

  • Alfonso, V. C., Wissel, A., Le, K., & and Seeger, C. (2021). [Test review of Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test–Second Edition]. In J. F. Carlson, K. F. Geisinger, & J. L. Jonson (Eds.), The twenty-first mental measurements yearbook. Retrieved from http://marketplace.unl.edu/buros/
  • Wissel, A. (2015). [Review of the Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Test, Second Edition]. In, Mental measurements yearbook. Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.
  • Alfonso, V., Wissel, A., & Lorimer, L.* (2014). [Review of the Developmental Test of Visual Perception, Third Edition]. In, Mental measurements yearbook. Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.

Book Chapter

  • Wissel, A., Brinser, H. & Hruska, R.* (2022). Finding Meaning in ASCA-Identified Inappropriate Duties (pp. 91-103). In C.N. Edwards & M.A. Graham Foundations of School Counseling. Springer. (Invited)
  • Alfonso, V. C., Ruby, S., Wissel, A. & Davari, J.* The evolving role of the school psychologist in early childhood settings. In F. C. Worrell & T. L Hughes (Eds.), The Cambridge handbook of applied school psychology, Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

Professional Papers Presented

National & International

  • Brown, L. & Wissel, A. (2024, July). Engaging Community Partners to Elevate your Program. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Kansas City, MO.
  • Wissel, A. & Brinser, H. (2022, July). Building Relationships with Teachers. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Austin, TX.
  • Brinser, H. & Wissel, A. (2022, July). Supervising School Counseling Students. Presentation at the meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Austin, TX.
  • Brinser, H. & Wissel, A. (2021, July). Build Teacher Capacities to Provide Tier 1 SEL Interventions. Presentation at the meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Wissel, A., Laesch, D.*, McCarthy, J.*, Schaffer, M.* & Bennett, E. (2021, April). Top ten techniques to curb burnout: Hands on! Virtual presentation at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association.
  • Wissel, A. (2020, July). Student lingo, pop culture, and infuencers. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA. (not presented due to COVID-19)
  • Brinser, H.* & Wissel, A. (2020, July). Serving students in foster care: Implications and interventions for school counselors. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA. (virtual event due to COVID-19)
  • Bennett, E. & Wissel, A. (2020, June). Top ten techniques family therapists can do to curb burnout. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (virtual event due to COVID-19)
  • Wissel, A. (2020, April). We Aren't Immune: Understanding and supporting students in trauma. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Catholic Education Association Conference, Baltimore, MD (presentation cancelled due to COVID-19).
  • Wissel, A. (2018, November). Breaking Down the Classroom Walls: Developing the 4 ASCA themes through services in a resource-poor school. Presentation at the meeting of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Santa Rosa, CA.
  • Young, M. & Wissel, A. (2018, November). Live Supervision Across CACREP Programs. Pre-conference presentation at the meeting of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Santa Rosa, CA.
  • Wissel, A. (2017, October). Community Engagement: Expanding the classroom walls. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Wissel, A. (2017, July). Community Partnerships. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American School Counseling Association, Denver, CO.
  • Field, T., Ghoston, M., Wissel, A., Davari, J.*, & Clary, E.* (2016, February). Autism Spectrum Disorders: A counselor’s guide to family-focused intervention. Presentation at the annual conference for the American Counseling Association, Montreal, QC, Canada.
  • Wissel, A. (2016, November). Community Partnerships: An adventure in understanding context and discovering opportunities. Presentation at the conference for the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Vancouver, B.C.

Regional & Local

  • Wissel, A. (2024, October). Practical Experience Through Community Engagement. Accepted presentation at the meeting of the Western Region of the Association for the Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Tucson, AZ.
  • Wissel, A. (2024, February). Reclaiming and Retaining Joy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Panfilio-Padden, S. & Wissel, A. (2024, February). Forming Collaborative Partnerships to Benefit K-12 Student’s Sense of Belonging in Mathematics Classrooms. Presentation at the regional meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Seattle, WA.
  • Panfilio-Padden, S., Wissel, A., Hawthrone, J., & Mosqueda, S. (2023). Forming Collaborative Partnerships to Benefit K-12 Student’s Sense of Belonging in Mathematics Classrooms. Presentation at the Student to Teacher Conference, California State University, Stanislaus.
  • Brinser, H. & Wissel, A. (2022, October). CACREP School Counseling Standards vs. ASCA CAEP SPA Standards: Professional Identity. Presentation at the meeting of the Western Association for the Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Portland, OR.
  • Brinser, H. & Wissel, A. (2022, October). CACREP School Counseling Standards vs. ASCA CAEP SPA Standards: Professional Identity. Presentation at the meeting of the Rocky Mountain Association for the Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
  • Wissel, A. (2020, November). Namaste Joyful and Well: Habits established while on sabbatical for a more sustainable career. Presentation at the meeting of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Tucson, AZ. (conference cancelled due to COVID-19)
  • Young, M., McKinney, R., Person, M., Garner, E., Bennett, E. & Wissel, A. (October, 2020). What do counselor educators do best? Virtual presentation at the conference meeting for Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Educator.
  • Harrison, A*., Beeler, B.*, Melo, V.*, Lutz, R.*, Sword, N.*, Harsin, M.*, & Wissel, A. (2019, February). Hip with the Lingo: Social media, emojis, music and videos. Presentation at the conference meeting for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Dunlap, E.*, Westphal, D.*, Goslin, E.*, Pitts, H.*, Whitaker, A.*, & Wissel, A. (2019, February). Hip with the Lingo: videogames, challenges, vaping, and apps. Presentation at the conference meeting for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Chavez, A.*, Dunlap, E.*, Beeler, B.*, Pitts, H.*, Whitaker, A.*, & Lutz, R.* (2018, March). Be Hip with the Lingo: Social media and pop culture 2.0. Presentation at the conference meeting for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Traynor, J., Clary, E.*, Lundberg, S.*, & Tabish, D.* (2017, March). School Counselors as Leaders: Discovering opportunities through community engagement. Presentation at the conference meeting for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Pazevic, A.*, Johnson, K.*, Kruschke, E.*, & McCarthy, K.* (2017, March). Be Hip with the Lingo: Social media and pop culture. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Livingstone, P., Anderson, C., Koelzer, K.*, Pierson, M.*, & Lissy, A.* (2017, March). Identity Crisis: Getting back to my ASCA roots! Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Mills, L.*, Logan, M.*, Fischer, A.*, Earl, L.*, Hueso, L.*, & Chacon, K.* (2017, March). Supporting Diverse Learning Needs of Students: Ideas for engagement. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A. (2016, October). School Counseling Makes a Difference. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington Counseling Association. Spokane, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Clary, E.*, Pazevic, A.*, Wysuph, C.*, & Martinson, N*. (2016, March). Good vibes only: Self- care habits to implement into your daily routine and school. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Lindberg, S.*, Koelzer, K.*, Pierson, M.*, & Tabish, D.* (2016, March). Tweet away the toxicity: how to overcome peer pressure on social media. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Traynor, J., Jones, T.*, Treick, S.*, Mullin, T.*, Gross, A.*, & Lyon, S.* (2016, March). Community Partnerships: an adventure in understanding context and discovering potential. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Ghoston M., & Alwahibah, S.* (2015, March). Defining and engaging in culturally rich experiences. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington Counseling Association, Spokane, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Sotl, J.*, Spruill, K.*, Brown, J.*, & Spies, A.* (2015). Strategies to support students experiencing grief and loss. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Grundmanis, K.*, Ruddell, R.*, & Chamberlain, L.* (2015). Strategies to Strengthen and Promote a Positive School Climate. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A. & Ghoston, M. (2014). Supporting Mental Health Needs of Students in the Classroom. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington Counseling Association, Seattle, WA.
  • Wissel, A., Ghoston, M., & Grundmanis, K.* (2014). What Do You Mean This Is Not a Diverse Experience? Presentation at the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Anaheim, CA.
  • Wissel, A., Grundmanis, K.*, Brown, J.*, Lorimer, L.*, & Harrington, K.* (2014). Implementing the Career Standards at the Elementary Level. Presentation at the annual conference for the Idaho School Counselor Association, Coeur d’ Alene, ID.
  • Wissel, A. Hyde, M.*, & Goehri, H.* (2014). Navigating the Special Education Process. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, Washington.
  • Wissel, A., Brown, J.*, Lorimer, L.*, Spruill, K.*, Grundmanis, K.*, Sells, M.*, & Zimmerman, M.* (2014). Implementing the Career Standards at the Elementary and Middle Levels. Presentation at the annual conference for the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, Washington.
  • Wissel, A, Crews, J., & Doughty, E. (2011). Childhood Disorders and Medications. Presentation at the annual conference for the Idaho Counseling Association, Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Mariska, M., Hatcher, L., Wissel, A., & Glorfield, C. (2010). Exploring counselor educator's perceptions of critical factors in counselor suitability: A q-sort. Presentation at the conference for the Rocky Mountain Division of the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
  • Person, M., Wissel, A., & Glorfield, C. (2010). Ethics: Guiding our way. Presentation at the annual conference for the Idaho Counseling Association, Boise, Idaho. (Presented twice)

Research Interests

  • School Counselors as Leaders
  • Supporting Diverse Learning Needs of Students
  • Community Partnerships and Engagement
  • School Counselor Identity and Advocacy