Impact Therapy Associates

Ed Jacobs, Director

Impact Therapy Associates
457 Broadway Ave.
Star City, WV 26505
Ed.Jacobs@mail.wvu.edu

ED E. JACOBS's CV

Ed Jacobs coordinates the master's program in Counseling at West Virginia University. He received his MA in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and his Ph.D. in counselor education from Florida State University. Professional publications include 25 articles in books and journals as well as four books on counseling techniques: Impact Therapy, Creative Counseling Techniques: An Illustrated Guide, Group Counseling in Correctional Settings and Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills which is now in its seventh edition.

Ed is the founder and director of Impact Therapy Associates. He is a licensed professional counselor in West Virginia and has been in private practice for over 30 years. Each year, Ed presents throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe over 20 workshops on impact therapy/creative counseling and group counseling for agencies, school districts, and organizations. Ed is known for his practical, down-to-earth style in both his presentations and his books. He also conducts summer training institutes on Impact Therapy.

Ed has been recognized for his outstanding teaching and contribution to the field. In 2006, he was given the Outstanding Teacher Award in his college. Also in 2006 he was given by the Association for Creativity in Counseling the Innovator of the Year Award. In the past he was recognized for his contributions in group work by being given the Professional Advancement Award and selected as a Fellow in the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Ed is on the advisory board for the National Association for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists

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Address:	Ed Jacobs , Director Impact Therapy Associates 457 Broadway Avenue Star City , WV 26505 e-mail edjacobs@impacttherapy.com web site: www.impacttherapy.com
Contact:	Home: (304) 599-0109 Fax: (304) 599-6683 University: (304) 293-2177

Employed by West Virginia University: 1972-present

Academic Rank: Associate Professor—Coordinator of the Counseling Program in the Counseling, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Department

Previous Positions Held:

Position	Employer	Dates
Counselor	Counseling Center, Florida State University	1970-1972

Educational Background:

Degree	Institution	Dates
B.A.	University of Texas, Austin	1966
M.A.	University of Texas, Austin	1968
Ph.D.	Florida State University	1972

WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, CONSULTATIONS: Have presented over 400 workshops and presentations at national, state, and regional organizations and agencies. Have served as consultant for numerous agencies and school districts.

PUBLICATION SUMMARY: Four books, one on Impact Therapy, one on creative counseling, and two on group counseling, and more than twenty-five publications in journals and books. Also, a number of video tapes of my counseling are being used by other counselor educators throughout the country.

TEACHING INTERESTS: Impact Therapy; Group Counseling; Counseling Theories; School Counseling; Addictions Counseling; Marriage and Family Counseling; Community Counseling; Grief Counseling; Supervision

SPECIAL INTERESTS: Impact Therapy; Creative Counseling; Group Counseling; REBT; TA; Marriage and Family Counseling, Grief Counseling; Techniques for Effective Presenting

AWARDS:
Outstanding Teacher in the College of Human Resources & Education, 2005-2006
Professional Development Award from Association for Specialists in Group Work (2003)
Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Fellow, 2000
Outstanding Teacher in the College of Human Resources & Education, 1974-1975

PRIVATE PRACTICE: Thirty-five years

WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, CONSULTATION

IMPACT THERAPY/CREATIVE COUNSELING: Conducted over 200 workshops demonstrating the principles of Impact Therapy and creative techniques.
GROUP COUNSELING: Conducted over 175 workshops for school, correctional, mental health, and drug and alcohol counselors throughout the United States and Canada.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING: Conducted over 75 workshops for D&A Counselors on group, individual, and family counseling. Consultant for adolescent, ACOA and DUI groups.
COUNSELING THEORIES: Conducted over 50 workshops on “Putting Theories Into Practice.” Emphasis has been on REBT., Adlerian, Gestalt and T.A. theories for school, drug and alcohol, correctional, and mental health counselors.
STEPFAMILY COUNSELING: Conducted over 20 all day workshops at the ACA national conventions, state conventions, and agencies throughout the country.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING: Conducted over 15 workshops at the ACA national conventions, state conventions, and area agencies.
GRIEF COUNSELING: Presented a number of workshops dealing with how to conduct "grief/loss" counseling.

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS

Jacobs, E.E., Masson, R.L., Harvill R.L. Schimmel, C.J. (2012). Group counseling: Strategies and skills ( 7th ed). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Jacobs, E., & Spadaro, N. (2003). Leading groups in corrections: Skills and techniques. Lanham, MD: American Correctional Association.

Jacobs, E.E. (1994). Impact therapy. Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.

Jacobs, E.E. (1992). Creative counseling techniques: An illustrated guide. Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.

ARTICLES and CHAPTERS

Schimmel, C. & Jacobs, E. (2010) Don't just sit there: engage the brain - using movement, writing, and creativity to increase effectiveness. VistaOnline. ACA.

Schimmel, C.J. & Jacobs, E. (2010, February). Using multisensory techniques in counseling. Association for Creativity in Counseling Newsletter, 1(1), 13-15.

Jacobs, E., & Schimmel, C.J. (2009). Processing multicultural exercises. In C. Salazaar (Ed.), Leading multicultural groups.Association for Specialists in Group Work. London: Taylor and Francis.

Stone, V. & Jacobs, E. ( 2008). Creative counseling techniques applied to the business world. Journal of Creativity in Counseling 3, 119-126.

Jacobs, E. (2005). Individual psychology in group therapy (book review). Journal of Individual Psychology, 61, 90-91.

Jacobs, E. & Schimmel, C. (2005). Small group counseling. In C. Sink (Ed.), Contemporary school counseling (pp. 82-115). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.

Jacobs, E. (1998). What to do when more than one show up. Kentucky Counseling Association Journal, 17.

Jacobs, E. & Smith, A. (1997). Listening is not enough. The Drug and Alcohol Forum.

Jacobs, E. (1997). Impact therapy: An active, integrative approach to counseling. Global Visions for Counseling Professionals, 5.

Jacobs, E. (1996). Impact therapy and career development groups. In R. Feller & G. Walz (Eds.), Career transitions in turbulent times (pp. 317-322). Greensboro, NC:
ERIC/CASS Publications.

Jacobs, E. (1996). Creative counseling techniques that work. The Canadian Journal of Adlerian Psychology, 26.

Jacobs, E. (1996). Impact therapy and group counseling. In S. Gladding (Ed.), New developments in group counseling (pp. 13-16). Greensboro, NC: ERIC/CASS Publications.

Kees, N., & Jacobs, E. (1990).Conducting more effective groups: How to select and process group exercises. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 15, 21-29.

Bloomer, P. B., & Jacobs, E. (1986). The child of alcoholic parents. In L. Golden & D. Capuzzi (Eds), Helping families help children: Family interventions with school- related problems (pp. 59-70). Springfield, IL: C. C. Thomas Publishing.

Strother, J., & Jacobs, E. (1986). Parent consultation: A practical approach. The School Counselor, 33, 292-296.

Harvill, R., West, J., Jacobs, E., & Masson, R. (1985). Systematic group leader training: Evaluating the effectiveness of the approach. Journal for Specialists in Group Work,
10, 2-13.

Strother, J., & Jacobs, E. (1984). Adolescent Stress as it Relates to Stepfamily Living. The School Counselor, 32, 92-103.

Vass, M., Jacobs, E., & Slavek, N. (1984). Live-in family counseling: An integrated approach. Personnel and Guidance Journal, 62, 419-431.

Harvill, R., Jacobs, E., & Masson, R. (1984). Use of props in counseling. Personnel & Guidance Journal, 62, 273-275.

Harvill, R., Masson, R., & Jacobs, E. (1983). Systematic group leader training: A skills development approach. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 8, 226-232.

Lutz, E. P., Jacobs, E., & Masson, R. L. (1981). Stepfamily counseling: Issues and guidelines. The School Counselor, 28, 89-194.

Masson, R., & Jacobs, E. (1980). Group leadership: Practical pointers for beginners. Personnel & Guidance Journal, 59, 52-55.

Jacobs, E. & Messing, J. (1977). Educating students to the process of change: Challenge for the school counselor. In D. P. Garner (Ed.), (pp. 69-75). Career Educator Vol. II, Eastern Illinois University.

Jacobs, E., Masson, R., & Vass, M. (1976). An easy way to get started. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 11, 68-71.

Jacobs, E., & Croake, J. (1976). Rational-emotive theory applied to groups. Journal of College Student Personnel, 17, 127-129.

Jacobs, E., Brown, D., & Randolph, A. (1974). Educating group counselors: A tentative model. Counselor Education & Supervision, 13, 307-309.

Burck, H. & Jacobs, E. (1973). Teaching a course in counseling theories and practice: Description and evaluation. Counselor Education and Supervision, 12, 168-172.

Holmes, D., & Jacobs, E. (1972). Comparison of student who sought help and their expectations of counseling in a university dormitory and counseling center. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 39, 269-272.

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