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Traditionally counselors and counseling psychologists
have helped people manage life transitions and problems of living.
My research and writing has had a particularly strong focus on the
science and practice of preventive interventions to reduce psychological
distress and problems of living. I am interested in preventive interventions
that help people appreciate their strengths and that teach life
skills and facilitate personal understanding.
My academic and professional career has included
teaching and counseling of nontraditional college students, graduate
education, higher education administration, and consultation with
K-12 school districts. Since serving as a Peace Corps volunteer
in Nigeria, I have had continuing interest in international psychology
and have collaborated with human development specialists, counselors,
and psychologists in different countries.
Recognitions
- Faculty Mentor Recognition, American Psychological
Association, International Psychology Division
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Prevention Section, Society
of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association
- Fellow, American Psychological Association, Society of
Counseling Psychology
- Fellow, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of
Minnesota
- Faculty Mentor Award, University of Minnesota, General
College Student Board
- Research Award, American Personnel and Guidance
Association
- Licensed Psychologist, Minnesota
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Minnesota
- Editorial Boards: The Counseling Psychologist
(2008-2011), Journal of Counseling and Development
(2006-09), Hacettepe University Journal of Education
(Turkey)
- Minnesota Board of Psychology (2000-2008)
Selected grant projects
- U. S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, Educational Partnership Program—Thailand
- Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund to Evaluate National
Innovative Graduate Programs for the Training of School
Counselors
- University of Minnesota Professional Studies. Mental
Health Practice Initiatives
- U.S. Department of Education, Drug Free Schools and
Communities School Personnel Training
Selected Consulting
- National Summit on Classroom Management and School
Violence Prevention. American Board for Certification of
Teacher Excellence
- External Examiner, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- External Examiner, National Institute of Education,
Singapore
- Visiting Professor, Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn
University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Korea Youth Counseling Institute, Seoul, Korea
- St. Paul Public Schools. Profile of Learning, High
School Graduation Standards
Selected publications
Hage, S. M., Romano, J. L., Conyne, R. K.,
Kenny. M., Matthews, C., Schwartz, J. P., & Waldo, M. (2007).
Best practices guidelines on prevention practice, research,
training, and social advocacy for psychologists. The
Counseling Psychologist, 35, 493-566.
Hage, S. M., Romano, J. L., Conyne, R. K.,
Kenny, M., Schwartz, J. P., & Waldo, M. (2007). Walking the
talk: Implementing the prevention guidelines and transforming
the profession of psychology. The Counseling Psychologist, 35,
594-604.
Romano, J. L. & Netland, J. The application
of the theory of reasoned action and planned behavior to
prevention science in counseling psychology. The Counseling
Psychologist. (in press)
Tuicomepee, A., & Romano, J. L. (2006).
Children and adolescents in natural disasters: Psychological
implications for Thai youth affected by the 2004 tsunami.
Thai Mental Health Journal, 14, 134-141.
Romano, J. L., Goh, M., & Wahl, K. H.
(2005). School Counseling in the United States: Implications for
the Asia-Pacific region. Asia Pacific Education Review, 6,
113-123.
Tuicomepee, A., & Romano, J. L. (2005).
Psychological well-being of Thai drug users. International
Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 27, 431-444.
Romano, J.L. & Kachgal, M.M. (2004).
Counseling psychology and school counseling: An underutilized
partnership. The Counseling Psychologist, 32, 184-215.
Romano, J.L. & Kachgal, M.M. (2004).
Expanding the dialogue to improve schools and develop healthy
kids. The Counseling Psychologist, 32, 292-300.
Romano, J.L., Hoesing, R., O’Donovan, K., &
Weinsheimer, J. (2004). Faculty at mid-career: A program to
enhance teaching and learning. Innovative Higher Education,
29, 21-48.
Romano, J.L. & D’Rosario, V. (2004). Group
counselling: Theory, process and applications. In E. Tan (Ed.),
Counselling in Schools: Theories, processes and techniques
(pp. 134-154). Singapore: McGraw-Hill.
Romano, J.L., & Cikanek, K.L. (2003). Group
Work and Computer Applications: Instructional Components for Graduate
Students. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 28, 23-34.
Romano, J.L. (2001). Stress, Coping, and Well-Being:
Applications of Theory to Practice. In E. Welfel & R.E. Ingersoll
(Eds.), The Mental Health Desk Reference, (pp. 44-51). New
York: Wiley.
Romano, J.L., & Sullivan, B.A. (2000). Simulated
Group Counseling for Group Work Training: A Four-Year Research Study
of Group Development. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work,
25, 366-375.
Romano, J.L., & Hage, S.M. (2000). Prevention
and Counseling Psychology: Revitalizing Commitments for the 21st
Century. The Counseling Psychologist, 28, 733-763.
Romano, J.L., & Hage, S.M. (2000). Prevention:
A Call to Action. The Counseling Psychologist, 28, 854-856.
D'Rozario, V., & Romano, J.L. (2000). Perceptions
of Counselor effectiveness: A Study of Two Country Groups. Counseling
Psychology Quarterly, 14, 51-63.
October 2007
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