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Education

• B.A., University of Manitoba, Psychology (Advanced)
• M.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counselor Education
• Ph.D., Iowa State University, Human Development and Family Studies with Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy

Research Interests

• Ethics
• Marriage and family therapy
• Multicultural issues in counseling
• Suicide prevention/intervention

Courses Taught

• Counseling Children
• Counseling Skills
• Cultural Foundations in Counseling
• Crisis Response in Counseling
• Developmental Counseling and Mental Health
• Facilitative Skills
• Family Counseling Theory
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
• Research Techniques for Counselors

Selected Publications

• Wozny, D. A., and Wozny, C. A. (2011). Promoting physical wellness on a commuter campus: Learning key principles of exercise prescription to enhance program design. Retrieved from http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas11/Article_10.pdf
• Wozny, D.A., and Taylor, A. (2009). Developing guidelines for campus suicide prevention anti-stigma posters: A focus group approach. In G.R. Waltz, J.C. Bleuer, and R.K. Yep (Eds.), Compelling Counseling Interventions: VISTAS 2009 (pp. 223-234). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
• Wozny, D.A. (2009). Counseling European Americans. In B. Erford (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Counseling (p.180-183). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
• Wozny, D.A. (2009). Work values. In B. Erford (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Counseling (p. 569-571). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
• Wozny, D.A. (2009). Eating disorders. In B. Erford (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Counseling (p. 167-169). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
• Wozny, D.A., and Porter, J.Y. (2009). Commuter campus student peer helper program orientation: A training curriculum. Perspectives in Peer Programs, 22(1), 15-29.

Selected Presentations

• Wozny, D.A. (2012, April). Enhancing ethical decision-making in counselors. Five hour ethics workshop presented as part of the MSU-Meridian Campus Wellness Institute Series, Meridian, MS.
• Porter, J.Y., and Wozny, D.A. (2011, October). Challenges and successes in implementing a college student peer mentor program to promote mental wellness. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Nashville, TN.
• Wozny, D. A., and Wozny, C.A. (2011, March). Promoting physical wellness on a commuter campus: Learning key principles of exercise prescription to enhance program design. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA.
• Wozny, D.A., Porter, J.Y., and Watson, J.C. (2011, January). Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus Suicide Prevention Program: SAMHSA Campus Suicide Prevention Grantee Showcase. Session presented at the SAMHSA Campus Suicide Prevention Grantee Technical Assistance Meeting, Bethesda, MD.
• Lee. J.B., and Wozny, D.A. (2011, November). Assessment, intervention, and ethical decision-making with the suicidal clients: Video case vignettes. Learning Institute Workshop (three hours) presented at the annual meeting of the Mississippi Counseling Association (MCA), Biloxi, MS.

Grants

• Wozny, D.A., Porter, J.Y., and Watson, J.C. (2009, Fall to Fall, 2012). Wellness-based primary suicide prevention program (three year grant). Submitted grant application to Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Campus Suicide Prevention Grant Program, Grant Number 1U79SM058943-01, Year 1-3, $229,347. (Funded). (Principal Investigator and Project Director).
• Wozny, D.A., Porter, J.Y., and Watson, J.C. (2008). Efficacy of campus suicide prevention on a commuter campus: Early identification and referral of at-risk college students to community mental health provider, Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Grant, Grant Number 5H79SM057854-03, Year 3, $27,530 (Principal Investigator and Project Director).
• Wozny, D.A., Porter, J.Y., and Watson, J.C. (2007). Efficacy of campus suicide prevention on a commuter campus: Early identification and referral of at-risk college students to community mental health provider, Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Grant, Grant Number 5H79SM057854-03, Year 2, $34,925 (Principal Investigator and Project Director).
• Wozny, D.A., Porter, J.Y., and Watson, J.C. (2006). Efficacy of campus suicide prevention on a commuter campus: Early identification and referral of at-risk college students to community mental health provider, Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Grant, Grant Number 5H79SM057854-03, Year 1,$34,925 (Principal Investigator and Project Director).

Selected Professional Activities and Memberships

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES)
• Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (SACES)
• Mississippi Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (MACES) - Past President
• Mississippi Counseling Association (MCA)
• International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
• American Association of Suicidology (AAS)

Selected Honors and Awards

• Professional Development Award
• American Counseling Association (ACA)

Personal Interests

• Golfing
• Traveling
• Football & hockey fan