Professional interests
My research focuses on training and supervision of
human service professionals, in particular mental health
counselors and genetic counselors; process variables in
helping relationships (e.g., helper self-disclosure,
feedback, and self-efficacy); and psychosocial aspects
of genetic conditions. I am applying methods and
concepts from counseling psychology in collaborative,
cross-disciplinary research with faculty in the genetic
counseling program and the Center for Bioethics at the
University of Minnesota.
Awards and honors
Member, Distinguished Academy of Teachers, University
of Minnesota
Recipient, Outstanding Contributions to
Post-Baccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education
Award, University of Minnesota
Recipient, Distinguished Teaching Award, College of
Education, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Courses
EPSY 8501—Counseling Prepracticum (fall semester)
EPSY 8452—Psychological Aspects of Counseling
Supervision (fall semester)
EPSY 8132—Personality Development and Socialization
(spring semester)
EPSY 8522—Advanced Practicum (spring semester)
Grants
Enhancing Feedback Skills for Clinical Supervisors
and Students in Human Service Professions: A Training
DVD and Workbook, Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Grant Program, University of Minnesota.
Identifying Genetic Counseling Practice Models: A
Consensus Meeting, Consortium on Law and Values in
Health, Environment, and the Life Sciences, University
of Minnesota.
Development of a Skills Text for Genetic Counseling
Students, Jane Engelberg Memorial Foundation.
Genetics in Primary Health Care: Addressing
Professional and Ethical Challenges, Josiah T. Macy, Jr.
Foundation.
Selected publications
McCarthy Veach, P., LeRoy, B.S., &
Bartels, D.M. (2003). Facilitating the genetic
counseling process: A practice manual. New York:
Springer/Verlag Publications.
Nielson, H.A., McCarthy Veach, P.,
LeRoy, B.S., & Bartels, D.M. (2004). Facilitating the
genetic counseling process: A supplemental DVD workbook.
Wallingford, PA: National Society of Genetic Counselors.
Benoit, L. G., McCarthy Veach, P., &
LeRoy, B. S. (in press). When You Care Enough to Do Your
Very Best: Genetic Counselor Experiences of Compassion
Fatigue. Journal of Genetic Counseling.
Dewhurst, M. McCarthy Veach, P.,
Lampman, C., Petraitis, J., Kao, J., & LeRoy, B. S.
(2007). Probability biases in genetic problem solving: A
comparison of undergraduates, genetic counseling
students, and genetic counselors. Journal of Genetic
Counseling, 16, 137-151.
Schoonveld, K. S., McCarthy Veach,
P., & LeRoy, B. S. (2007). What is it like to be in the
minority? Ethnic and gender diversity in the genetic
counseling profession. Journal of Genetic Counseling,
16, 57-70.
Kempainen, R. R., Bartels, D. M., &
McCarthy Veach, P. (2007). Life on the receiving end: A
qualitative analysis of health care providers’ illness
narratives. Academic Medicine, 82, 207-213.
Hong, Z., McCarthy Veach, P., &
Lawrenz, F. (2006). Psychosocial predictors of
psychological distress in Taiwanese secondary boys and
girls. Sex Roles, 53, 419-432.
Thomas, B., McCarthy Veach, P., &
LeRoy, B. S. (2006). What is the clinical role of
genetic counselor self-disclosure? Journal of Genetic
Counseling, 15, 163-177.
Anderson, Jacob, C. & McCarthy Veach,
P. (2005). Intrapersonal and familial effects of child
sexual abuse on female partners of male survivors.
Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52, 284-297.
Cikanek, K., McCarthy Veach, P., &
Braun, C. (2004). Advanced doctoral students’ knowledge
and understanding of clinical supervisor ethical
responsibilities: A brief report. The Clinical
Supervisor, 23(1), 191-196.
Hong, Z. R., McCarthy Veach, P., &
Lawrenz, F. (2005). Psychosocial predictors of Taiwanese
secondary students’ self-esteem. The Alberta Journal
of Educational Research, 50, 430-446.
Hong, Z., Lawrenz, F., & McCarthy
Veach, P. (2005). Investigating perceptions of gender
education in Taiwan by students and teachers. Sex
Roles, 50, 430-446.
Lega, M., McCarthy Veach, P., Ward,
E., & LeRoy, B. S. (2005). Who are the next generation
of genetic counseling students? A survey of students.
Journal of Genetic Counseling, 14, 395-407.
Peters, E., McCarthy Veach, P.,
Ward, E., & LeRoy, B.S. (2004). Does receiving genetic
counseling impact genetic counselor practice? Journal
of Genetic Counseling, 13, 387-402.
Pfeffer, N., McCarthy Veach, P., &
LeRoy, B. S. (2004). An investigation of genetic
counselor discussions of genetic discrimination with
cancer patients. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 12,
419-438.
Hong, Z. R., McCarthy Veach, P., &
Lawrenz, F. (2003). An investigation of the gender
stereotyped thinking of Taiwanese secondary school boys
and girls. Sex Roles, 48, 495-504.
Lafans, R., McCarthy Veach, P., &
LeRoy, B. S. (2003). A qualitative investigation of
paternal involvement in prenatal genetic counseling. Journal
of Genetic Counseling, 12, 219-242.
Lindh, H., McCarthy Veach, P.,
Cikanek, K., & LeRoy, B. S. (2003). The nature of
clinical supervision in genetic counseling. Journal
of Genetic Counseling, 12, 23-41.
Bower, M., McCarthy Veach, P.,
Bartels, D. M., & LeRoy, B. S. (2002). A survey of
genetic counselors’ strategies for addressing ethical
and professional challenges in practice. Journal of
Genetic Counseling, 11, 163-186.
McCarthy Veach, P., Bartels, D. M.,
& LeRoy, B. S. (2002). Defining moments: Important
lessons for genetic counselors. Journal of Genetic
Counseling, 11, 333-337.
McCarthy Veach, P., Bartels, D. M.,
& LeRoy, B. S. (2002). Defining moments: Catalysts for
professional development. Journal of Genetic
Counseling, 11, 277-280.
Hendrickson, S. M., McCarthy Veach,
P., & LeRoy, B. S. (2002). A qualitative investigation
of student and supervisor perceptions of live
supervision in genetic counseling. Journal of Genetic
Counseling, 11, 25-50.
Renninger, S., McCarthy Veach, P., &
Bagdade, P. (2002). Psychologists’ knowledge, opinions,
and decision-making processes regarding Minnesota child
abuse and neglect reporting laws. Professional
Psychology: Research and Practice, 33, 19-23.
Greeson, C., LeRoy, B. S., &
McCarthy Veach, P. (2001). A qualitative investigation
of Somali immigrant perceptions of disability:
Implications for genetic counseling. Journal of
Genetic Counseling, 10, 359-378.
McCarthy Veach, P., Bartels, D. M.,
& LeRoy, B. S. (2001). Ethical and professional
challenges posed by patients with genetic concerns: A
report of focus group discussions with genetic
counselors, physicians, and nurses. Journal of
Genetic Counseling, 10, 97-120.
Affiliations
Assistant director of research, Genetic Counseling
Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Center associate, Center for Bioethics, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Associate editor, Journal of Genetic Counseling
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