Alumni Spotlights

• Irvine, T., Labarta, A., & Emelianchik-Key, K. (2021). Using a Relational-Cultural and Adlerian framework to enhance multicultural pedagogy. The Professional Counselor, 11(2), 233–247. http://doi.org/10.15241/ti.11.2.233

Book Chapters:

• Irvine, T. J., Labarta, A. C., & Demezier, D. (2022). Examining multicultural pedagogy in counselor programs: Recommendations for enhanced clinical competency. In K. Johnson, N. M. Sparkman-Key, A. Meca, & S. Z. Tarver (Eds.), Developing anti-racist practices in the helping professions: Inclusive theory, pedagogy, and application (pp. 225–250). Palgrave Macmillan. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95451-2_12

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Researcher, The Gottman Institute. Helped validate Gottman Method Couples Therapy for couples seeking therapy following an affair's discovery.
• Chair, Counselor Community Engagement (CCE) Committee. Responsible for promoting committee growth and excellence in counseling through active engagement in community-based activities/endeavors.
• Co-Chair, Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Florida Statewide Conference Planning Committee. Assisted in developing one of the largest annual Florida Statewide CSI conferences.

THOUGHTS TO SHARE:

Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D., Counseling – Counselor Education – May 2022

Palm Beach Atlantic University
Master of Science, Counseling - December 2017

Palm Beach Atlantic University
Bachelor of Music, Music Education - May 2003

OCCUPATION:

Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow
Florida Atlantic University 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Private Practice)
Glass Counseling Services, LLC

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

• Secondary traumatic stress, burnout and expanding professional longevity in the helping professions
• Counselor education initiatives with a focus in increased training of practical skills
• Family and intimate partner violence

PUBLICATIONS:

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

Emelianchik-Key, K., Labarta, A. & Glass, B. (2021) Infusing dialectical behavior therapy skills into supervision to address challenges and enhance performance. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2020.1870599

Book Chapters:

Labarta, A.* & Glass, B.K.* Prevention and treatment strategies in community settings. Chapter in Emelianchik-Key, K & La Guardia, A., Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Through the Lifespan: A clinician's guide to treatment considerations. New York, NY: Routledge.

PRESENTATIONS:

Emelianchik-Key, K., & Labarta, A., Glass, B. (3/2021). Improve-ing supervisee performance with the integration of DBT skills in supervision. Program presented for the American Counseling Association, Virtual Conference.

Glass, B.K. (10/20). Healing the helpers: Identifying & preventing compassion fatigue in DV professionals. Program presented for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Virtual Conference.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence: Provided therapeutic support to 150+ survivors and their families in Palm Beach County for the healing of relationship trauma as the primary therapist for Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA). This included consultation and training of counselors, law enforcement, judicial officials, healthcare workers, and advocates on the impact of domestic violence on survivors’ mental and emotional health.

Infant, Child, and Adolescent Emotional Wellness: Lead clinician for the emotional wellness and healthy attachment of children throughout Palm Beach County as a co-located school therapist. This role afforded me the opportunity to also provide consultation to educational stakeholders on the implementation of a trauma informed approaches toward academic instruction and social emotional learning.

K-12 Classroom Teacher of elementary, middle and high school students for over 10 years.

THOUGHTS TO SHARE:

Education is one of society’s most powerful tools to bridge the divisive gaps attributed to poverty, discrimination, and abuse. My counseling and teaching practices are strongly rooted in empowerment, advocacy, and resilience of both my clients and students. As a counselor, I am privileged to share emotional space with clients as we explore their strengths and build personal autonomy in their health and happiness. Similarly, as an educator, I aim to cultivate an emotionally safe learning environment for students to practice skills, develop reflective insight, and contribute toward others’ journeys along the way.

Florida Atlantic University

Ph.D., Counselor Education – Rehabilitation Counseling, May 2019

Florida International University

Master of Arts in Comparative Sociology, April 2007

Florida Memorial University

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, April 2005

OCCUPATION:

Executive Director/Founder

Pathway Family Resource Center, Inc.   

Adjunct Professor                                                                                             

Lynn University

Teaches in the Clinical Mental Health Program

Adjunct Professor

Florida Atlantic University

Teaches in the Department of Counselor Education

Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation                                 

Interim Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Drug Free Youth in Town

Manager of Evaluation and Quality Improvement

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Counseling, Community Engagement and Grant Writing: Supported over 500 youth in Miami and Broward counties in drug prevention measures and conducted all data analysis reliant to the continuity of grant funding for programmatic objectives.

Presentation, Disability Career Counseling and Mentor:  Aided over 300 persons with disabilities, obtain and maintain employment.

Emergency Management, Spiritual Guidance and Project Implementation: Supported over 100 faith-based institutions in providing natural disaster continuity strategies. Over 10 years of spiritual, faith-based counseling to individuals, couples, families, teens and children.

Distance Learning Teaching and Higher Education Instructor: Focused on disseminating counseling/sociological and research content base on empirical theories and evidence-based techniques, to graduate and undergraduate students.

THOUGHTS TO SHARE:

There is much responsibility that comes with achievement. I take my roles very seriously and with great care and commitment I serve others. Whether I am teaching, counseling, or providing spiritual guidance I see myself as a conduit for a bigger purpose, bigger than me. This approach keeps me grounded, humble and ever learning.