Elisabeth "Lisa" Bennett, Ph.D.

Professor of Counselor Education

Dr. Elisabeth Bennett (Lisa) has been teaching for nearly 40 years with 29 of those years spent at Gonzaga University for the Department of Counselor Education. While she has taught most of the courses offered by the Department, she focuses primarily...

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Utah

M.S., Counseling Psychology, University of Utah

B.S., Clinical Psychology, Brigham Young University


Dr. Elisabeth Bennett (Lisa) has been teaching for nearly 40 years with 29 of those years spent at Gonzaga University for the Department of Counselor Education. While she has taught most of the courses offered by the Department, she focuses primarily on clinicals. Her professional development has centered on issues related to adult attachment such as couple's work and the parallels between human attachment behaviors and those of elephants. She maintains a small private consultation practice where she says she grows as much as her clients. While she values her work life immensely, she adores her family, enjoys travel, loves to learn, and is grateful for every day of life.

Chapters

  • Bennett, E.D. and Young, M.A. (2022). Other pertinent Issues in Counseling Practice. In Erfords, B. (Eds) Clinical Experiences in Counseling. New York: Routledge
  • Bennett, E.D. and Young, M.A. (2020). Other pertinent Issues in Counseling Practice. In Erfords, B. (Eds) Clinical Experiences in Counseling. New Jersey: Pearson. (Dropped by Pearson due to Covid)
  • Bennett, E.D. (2017). The Women’s Project. In Lebow, J., Chambers, A., & Breunlin, D. (Eds) Encylopedia of Couple and Family Therapy. NYC: Springer.
  • Bennett, E.D. (2014) Other Pertinent Issues in Counseling Practice. In Erford, B. (Eds) Clinical Experiences in Counseling. New Jersey: Pearson.
  • Bennett, E, and O’Connor, T. (2011). Helping Students with Incarcerated Parents. In Erford, B. and Byrd, V (Eds.) Applying Technique to Common Encounters in School Counseling: A Case-Based Approach. NJ: Merrill Publishing.
  • Bennett, E, and Curran, L. (2011). Working with Sam, A Homeless Child. In Erford, B. and Byrd, V (Eds.) Applying Technique to Common Encounters in School Counseling: A Case-Based Approach. NJ: Merrill Publishing.
  • Bennett, E, and Brown, M. (2011.) Working with Gifted Children. In Erford, B. and Byrd, V (Eds.) Applying Technique to Common Encounters in School Counseling: A Case-Based Approach. NJ: Merrill Publishing.
  • Bennett, E. and Hastings, P. (2009). Key legal issues in assessment. In Erford, B.. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Counseling. Alexandria, Virginia: American Counseling Association.
  • Hastings, P. and Bennett, E. (2009). Classical conditioning. In Erford, B. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Counseling. Alexandria, Virginia: American Counseling Association.
  • Bennett, E.D. (1994). Life Events, Hardiness, and Prepartum Depression in Relationship to Maternity Blues and Postpartum Depression. Dissertation Abstracts.

Articles

  • Fisher, Adam; Young, Mark; Bennett, Elisabeth; Swanson, Sarah; Olson, Adrianna; Hardy, Nathan; Myers, Emma; de L'Arbre, Jaz, (2024). Approaching The Perpetual Affair: Couple Therapy Possibilities During Ongoing Infidelity (Manuscript Submitted). The Family Journal.
  • Barstack, S., Karkhanis, S., Bennett, E., Erford, B., Buchanan, E., Sharpe, C., Wissel, A. (2023). Synthesis of the Eating Disorder Inventory-Third Edition (EDI) Psychometric Characteritics; Implications for Counseling Practice. Journal of Counseling and Development (4), Wiley.
  • Bennett, E., Le, K, Lindahl, K., Wharton, S., Mak, T.W. (2017). Five out of the box techniques for encouraging teenagers to engage in counseling. Vistas. 2017.
  • Bennett, E., Mak, T., Le, K., Garn, P., Perales, J., and Adame, S. (2016). Five Techniques for Redistributing Airtime in Family Counseling with Airtime Monopolizers, Vistas.
  • Bennett, E.D., Davari, J., Perales, J., Perales, A., Sumner, B., Gill, G., Mak, T.W. (2016). Five Counseling Techniques for Increasing Attachment, Intimacy, and Sexual Functioning in couples. Vistas. 2016.
  • Bennett, E.D., Bennette, W.E., Sylvester, A., Roth, B., and Cataldi, J. (2014). Concordance and the Counselor’s Role in Supporting Medical Compliance, Vistas.  
  • Bennett, E.D., Sylvester, A. (2012). Postpartum Depression: What Counselors Need to Know, Vistas.
  • Bennett, E.D., Beal, A.E., and Beal, B. (2012). Counseling for Sexual Dysfunction Through the Lens of Attachment. Vistas.
  • Bennett, E.D., Hunsaker, E., Butler, M., Cook, O., and Leland, B. (2012) Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Counselors Need to Know. Vistas.
  • Bennett, E.D., Lewis, M., and Hunsaker, E. (2012). Counseling Kids with Incarcerated Caregivers.
  • Bennett, E.D., and Smith, J.N. (2011). Neurology for Smarties: Symptoms recognition, referral, and support.
  • Koffman, S., Hicks, G., Arnette, K., Watckins, P., Jackson, N., Bennett, E., Browers, R. & Hastings, P. (2001). Psychosocial Variables in a Screening Study of Older Adults: Scale Development and Construct Validity. Presented at the 17th World Congress of the International Association of Gerontology, Vancouver, B.C. Internationals Journal of Experimental, Clinical, and Behavioral Gerontology, 47, 359. (abstract)

Professional Papers Presented

National & International

  • Fisher, A., Bennett, E., Myers, E. (2024). An analysis of the claims of six popular models in the “Golden Age” of Couple Therapy. International Family Therapy Association World Congress, Toyama, Japan.
  • Bennett, E., and Fisher, A. (2023) What about the Perpetual Affair?: Literature and Case Study. International Family Therapy Association World Congress. Malaga, Spain.
  • Wissel, A., Bennett, E., Bonner, K, (2022). The Development of Competence for DEI: A Plan to Implement in Counselor Education Master’s Degree Programs. WASES, Portland, Oregon.
  • Bennett E., TJaden, S., Gillette, A., Hancock, J., Burton, M. (2022). Five Techniques for Helping Deployed Families Retain/Build Parental Bonds. International Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, New Orleans.
  • Bennett E., TJaden, S., Gillette, A., Hancock, J., Burton, M., Bourne, K., Case, S. (2022) Five Techniques for Helping Deployed Families Retain/Build Parental Bonds. International Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, New Orleans.
  • Fisher, A., Bennett, E., (2022). An Integrative and Systemic Approach to Counseling and Supervision. International Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, New Orleans.
  • Wissel, A., Bennett, E., Leach, D., McCarthy, M., Schaffer, M., (2021). Top Ten Techniques for Curbing Burnout. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Held Online.
  • Bennett, E. , Boyle, C., McCarthy, J., Schaffer, M., (2021). Top Ten Techniques for Curbing Burnout. International Family Therapy Association Annual Congress. Held online.
  • Bennett, E., Boyle, C., Melo, V., Schaffer, M., Smith, H. (2021). Get ‘Em Moving: The art and science of movement in therapy. International Family Therapy Association Annual Congress. Held online.
  • 2 presentations accepted to ACA for 2020 San Diego, CA; conference cancelled.
  • 2 presentations accepted to IFTA for 2020 Basel, Switzerland; conference cancelled.
  • McKinney, R., Bennett, E., Cram, D., Paulsen, M., Brinser H., Champagne, B., Swanson, S., Singh, R., Singh, S., Durstling, N.,(2019). Attachment: Family Therapists Partnering with Schools and Communities, International Family Therapy Association Annual Congress. Aberdeen, Scotland.
  • McKinney, R., Bennett, E., Champagne, B, Swanson, S., Singh, R., Singh, S., Durstling, N., Paulsen, M., Cram, D., Brinser H. (2019). Creative Approaches to Difficult Situations: Speed Dating Style, International Family Therapy Association Annual Congress. Aberdeen, Scotland.
  • Bennett, E., Mak, A., Messier, C., Ellis, J., Pierce, M. (2018). Treating Couples through the Lens of Attachment. International Marriage and Family Therapy Congress. Bangkok, Thailand
  • Bennett, E., Mak, A., Messier, C., Ellis, J., Day, A., Moret, K., Roberts, A. (2018). Theoretically Grounded Creativity in Family Counseling. International Marriage and Family Therapy Congress. Bangkok, Thailand
  • Bennett, E., Sumner, B., Mak, A., Le, K., Ellis, J., (2017). Treating Couples through the Lens of Attachment. Learning Institute. American counseling Association Annual Convention. San Francisco, California.
  • Bennett, E. Davari, J., Perales, A., Perales, J., Gill, G., Sumner, B., Garn, P., Mak, T., (2016) Treating Sexual Dysfunction Through the Lens of Attachment. American Counseling Association-Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association Joint Annual Convention. Montreal, Canada.
  • Backlund, R., Backlund, M., Llaurado, A., Bennett, E., Get Your Clients in the Groove: The Use of Dance as Technique. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida.
  • Bennett, E., Bennett, W., Cataldi, J., Reidy, J, Roth, A., Howells, R., Poindexter, T., Vollrath, D., Davari, J., Gill, G., (2015). Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology: Current Medications, How they Work, and the Counselor’s Supportive Role. Learning Institute. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida.
  • Bennett, E., Brown, M., Reidy, H., Roth, A., Rugo, K., Pedlar, S., Price, P., Perales, J., Llaurado, A., Jeon, K., Mak, T., (2015). Grit, Gratitude, and Gumption: Developing “Academic Fitness.” American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida.
  • Bennett, E., Beal, A., Cataldi, J., Rugo, K., Graydon, M., Perales, A., (2015). Sexual Dysfunction: Best Practice Application Grounded in Attachment Theory. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida.
  • Bennett, E., Bennett, W., Fouche, M., Sylvester, A., and Christoe, L. (2013). Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology for Counselors. Learning Institute at American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Bennett, E., Bennett, W., Bell, C., DiViveros, E., Fouche’, M, (2012). Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology for Counselors. Learning Institute. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. San Francisco, California.
  • Bennett, E., Butler, M., Hunsaker, E., Cook, O, Leland, B, and Hickam, S. (2012). Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Counselors Need to Know. American Counseling Association. San Francisco, California.
  • Bennett, E., Smith, J., Neves., H. and Mardis, C. (2011). Neurology for Smarties, American Counseling Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Bennett, E, and Anderson, L. (2010). What every counselor must know about autism to secure a therapeutic relationship. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Bennett, E, Andrysiak, C., Pote, S., and Holmes, C. (2010). Counseling Kids with Incarcerated Caregivers. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Bennett, E. (2010). What You Should Know About Autism. Kids Count Conference. Indiana Youth Institute. Indianapolis, Indiana. (Invited Presentation)
  • Bennett, E. (2010). Assisting Children with Incarcerated Care-givers. Kids Count Conference. Indiana Youth Institute. Indianapolis, Indiana. (Invited Presentation)
  • Bennett, E. (2010). Our Kids Cut: What You Must Know About Self-Mutilation. Kids Count Conference. Indiana Youth Institute. Indianapolis, Indiana. (Invited Presentation)
  • Bennett, E, and Lewis, M. (2009). Teaching the Process of Counseling: A Matrix Model. Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors Annual Convention. San Diego, California
  • Bennett, E., Fisher, A., Brooksby, J. (2009). GRE, Supervisor Evaluations, and other measures of success in Graduate School. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • Bennett, E., Hastings, P., and Dockendorff, S. (2009). Counseling Student Indebtedness and Perceived Expected Salary. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • Bennett, E., Fisher, A., and Brooksby, J, (2009). Doctoral Program Entrance Requirements Relationship to Success. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Bennett, E. Dockendorff, S., and Hastings, P. (2009). Graduate Student Indebtedness and Expected vs. Likely Post-graduate Income. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Bennett, E., Wenig, A., and Prahl, R., (2008). Attachment: You know nothing if you don’t know this. 16th Annual Children’s Justice Conference, Seattle, Washington. (Invited Presentation)
  • Bennett, E., (2008). Bullying: Mandating an Impossible End(Working to Curb Bullying). 16th Annual Children’s Justice Conference, Seattle, Washington. (Invited Presentation)
  • Bennett, E., (2008). Self Abuse from Pleasure to Pain. 16th Annual Children’s Justice Conference, Seattle, Washington. (Invited Presentation)
  • Bennett, E., & EagleBear, A. (Mar, 2007). Multicultural Counseling: Native American Techniques. American Counseling Association Annual Convention. Detroit, Michigan.
  • Oppelt, A., Bennett, E., & Plaeger, D. (April, 2005). Impact of Reasoning on Decision Making: Implications for Counselors, American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Bennett, E., & Fisher, M. (accepted April, 2005). Weaving the Threads of Hardiness and Religiosity through the Fabric of Counseling: An Approach to Preventing Depression. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Bennett, E., Majors, A., Symes, M., & Bitzig, S. (April, 2004). Life Events, Hardiness, and Implications for Postpartum Depression. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO.
  • Majors, A., Bennett, E., Symes, M., Bitzig, S., & Rahm, C. (April, 2004). Religion as Related to Depression. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO.
  • Gilchrist, G., & Bennett, E. (August, 2003). Current and Ideal Body Images of Males: A Fitness Setting. Poster Presentation. Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Bennett, E., Brougher, J., Conners, D., & McDonald, D. (February, 2002). The Dean Management Team: An Experiment in Collaborative Leadership. Annual Conference of the American Association of College Teacher Educators, New York.
  • Koffman, S., Hicks, G., Arnett, K., Watkins, P., Jackson, N., Bennett, E., Browers, R., & Hastings, P. (August, 2001). Psychosocial Variables in a Screening Study of Older Adults: Scale Development and Construct Validity. Presented at the 17th World Congress of the International Association of Gerontology, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Regional & Local

  • Bennett, E., Roth, A,. Reidy, H, Rugo, K. Llaurado, A., Ngo, K., Perales, J., & Willet, W. (2014) Grit, Gratitude, and Gumption. Washington Counseling Association, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Roth, A. Cataldi, J., Reidy, H. Howells, R. Poindexter, T. Davari, J., Gill, G., & Litt, C. (2014) Neurology and Psychopharmacology: Current Medications, How they Work, and the Counselor's Supportive Role. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Cataldi, J. Rugo, K., Baksis, C., Garn, P., Lopez, C., Perales, A, & Urann, S. (2014). Working with Adults from an Attachment Perspective. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.
  • Brown, M. and Bennett, E. (2014) Grit, Gratitude, and Gumption. Washington School Counseling Association, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Telleria, B., Reidy, H, and Backlund G. (2013) Neurology and Psychopharmacology: Current Medications, How they Work, and the Counselor's Supportive Role. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Spokane, Washington.
  • Sylvester, A. & Bennett, E. (2013). Dating Violence: What School Counselors Should Know. Washington School counseling Association, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Bennett, W., Fouche, M., Sylvester, A., and Christoe, L. (2013). Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology for Counselors. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Butler, M., and Hunsaker, E., (2011). Autism: Spectrum Disorders: What Counselors Need to Know. Washington School Counseling Association. Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Sylvester, A. (2011). Counseling Kids with Incarcerated Caregivers. Washington School Counseling Association. Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E. and Brown, M. (2011). Instilling Gratitude in Schools: Increasing Learning and Resilience. Washington School Counseling Association. Vancouver, Washington. (Invited Presentation)
  • Bennett, E., Butler, M., and Hunsaker, E., (2011). Autism: Spectrum Disorders: What Counselors Need to Know. Washington Counseling Association. Spokane, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Smith, J., Neves, H., and Mardis, C. (2010). Neurology for Smarties. Washington Counseling Association. Spokane, Washington.
  • Brown, M. and Bennett, E. (2010). Instilling an Attitude of Gratitude. Washington School Counseling Association. Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E. and Brown, M. (2010). Key Note Address. Idaho School Counseling Association, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. (Invited)
  • Bennett, E., Anderson, L, Markealli, N, (2009). Autism: What every counselor must know to build relationship. Washington Counseling Association. Spokane, Washington
  • Bennett, E. and Brown, M. (2009). Responding to What our Students are Thinking. Washington School Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.
  • Bennett, E. (2008). Cutting and Other Forms of Self Abuse. Washington Counseling Association Mini-Conference, Spokane, WA. (Invited Presentation)
  • Brooksby, J., Huang, E., Markealli, N., and Bennett, E. (2008). Biblio-counseling. Washington Counseling Association Mini-Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Dockendorff, S., Bennett, E., and Hastings, P. (2008). Student Indebtedness and Expected Income for Counselors. Washington Counseling Association Mini-Conference, Spokane, WA, Invited Presentation
  • Koffman, S., Hastings, P., Bennett, E. et. al. (2008). Emotional Intelligence in Counselor Education Students. Washington Counseling Association Mini-Conference, Spokane, WA, Invited Presentation
  • Bennett, E., Notestine, C., Dockendorff, S., and Whitbred, L., (2008). What School Counselors Need to Know and Do About Homeless Children: Collaboration. Washington School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Lewis, M., Bonner, K., and Bennett, E., (2008). Counseling Kids with Incarcerated Caregivers. Washington School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Brown, M., Bennett, E., Eberth, L., Ferris, J., and Renner, L., (2008). Utilizing Possible Selves Theory to Increase Student Achievement. Washington School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Dockendorf, S., Whitbred, L., Stewart, K., and Notestine, C. (2007). Homeless Children: A Situation Requiring Counseling Collaboration. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Dockendorf, S., Kennedy, J., Knudsen, S., & Swenson, K. (2007). Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know and What We Do Not Know. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., EagleBear, A., Lewis, M., Holmes, C., Tate, E., Bonner, K., (2007). Understanding the Native American You May Ben Counseling. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Stewart, K., Knudsen, S., Hill, K., & Holmes, C., (2007). Left Foot, Right Foot, Repeat: From Survival Mode to Self Care. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Beal, A., Whitbred, L., Lewis, M., Tate, E., & Bedient, L. (2007). Assessing and Treating Sexual Dysfunction: An Attachment Based Approach. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Lewis, M., Bedient, L., Swenson, K., Kennedy, J. (2007). Psychotropic Medications for Children and the Supportive Counselor. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.
  • Koffman, S., Bennett, E., Hastings, P.,Disney, K., Buzinover, Y., Fisher, A., Langman, N., Lussier, R., Parker, C., Sauder, S., & Simon, J. (2007). From Small Beginnings Come Great Things: The Growth of Emotional Intelligence in Future Counselors; Year 3 of the Study at Gonzaga University. Washington Counseling Association, Seattle, WA
  • Bennett, E., Yost, P., Warren, T., & Starks, M.(Oct. 2006). Identifying and Counseling Clients with Eating Disorders. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Everson, E., & Burrill, C. (Oct. 2006). Methamphetamines: What Counselors Should Know. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E. Shafer, C., & Green, J. (Oct. 2006). Self-asphyxiation: What, How, and How to Help. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Young, T, Martin, K., Im, Yookwi, & Burke, E. (Oct. 2006). Counselor Heal Thyself. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
  • Bennett, E. & Gilchrist, G. (Oct. 2006). Men, Women and Body Image Perceptions: Are We on the Same Page? Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
  • Bennett, E., Eaglebear, A., and Beal, A. (March, 2006). Native American Techniques in School Counseling. Washington School Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
  • Bennett, E. Beal, A., & Metzger, S. (March, 2006). Becoming Consciously Competent as a School Counselor. Washington School Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
  • Brown, M., Doyle, K., Gray, S., & Bennett, E. (March, 2006). Self-mutilization. Washington School Counseling Association Annual Convention. Seattle, WA.
  • Minchala, V., Bennett, E., & Fisher, M. (October, 2004). A Perspective on Domestic Violence in Same-Sex Relationships. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., & Hastings, P. (October, 2004). The Matrix and the Process of Counseling. Invited half-day presentation, Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
  • Oppelt, A., Plaeger, D., & Bennett, E. (October, 2004) The Role of Rationality in Decision Making. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., & Majors, A. (October, 2004). Religiosity as Related to Depression. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., & EagleBear, A. (October, 2004). Native American Techniques in Counseling. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., & Fisher, M. (October, 2004). Hardiness as a Buffer for Depression. Washington Counseling Association Annual Convention, Spokane, Washington.
  • Bennett, E., Syme, M., Majors, A., Bitzig, S., & Brown, M. (October, 2003). Depression: Who is aware? Who must be? Washington Counseling Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
  • Bennett, E., Brown, M., Majors, A., Syme, M., & Bitzig, S. (October, 2003). Facing the Bully: What Counselors Can Offer to Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders. Washington Counseling Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
  • Bennett, E., Holsinger, J., Eccles, N., & Brown, M. (March, 2003). The National Model and Bullying: The State of the Art in Prevention. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Bennett, E., Mahoney, D., Walsh, F., & Weber, K. (March, 2003). Gate-keeping: We are the Responsible Ones. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Bennett, E., Brown, M., & Koffman, S. (March, 2003). A Comprehensive Peer Review Plan: One Response to the Implementation of the National Model. Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Gilchrist, G., & Bennett, E. (August, 2003). Current and Ideal Body Images of Females: A Fitness Setting. Poster Presentation. Annual Conference of the Washington State Psychological Association. Seattle, Washington.
  • Koffman, S., Bennett, E., Arnett, K., Hicks, G., Jackson, N., & Browers, R. (October, 2001). Structured Reminiscence as Group Psychotherapy for Older Adults: Mental Health Variables and Adjustment Issues. Annual conference of the Washington Counseling Association, Spokane, WA.
  • Koffman, S., Bennett, E., Arnett, K., Hicks, G., Jackson, N., & Browers, R. (October, 2001). Methodological Concerns, Sampling Procedures and Construct Validity in Counseling Research: A Current Screening Study with Older Adults. Annual Conference of the Washington Counseling Association, Spokane, WA.

Research Interests

  • Evidence informed treatment
  • Adult attachment/Attachment behaviors in elephants as compared to human attachment behaviors
  • Creative techniques in counseling
  • Counseling Couples—treatment efficacy/multimodal approaches