Patricia M. Veach

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.

Publications

1. McCarthy Veach, P., LeRoy, B.S., & Bartels, D.M. (2003). Facilitating the genetic counseling process: A practice manual. New York: Springer/Verlag Publications.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Hong, Z., McCarthy Veach, P., & Lawrenz, F. (2006). Psychosocial predictors of psychological distress in Taiwanese secondary boys and girls. Sex Roles, 53, 419-432.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Hong, Z., Lawrenz, F., & McCarthy Veach, P. (2005). Investigating perceptions of gender education in Taiwan by students and teachers. Sex Roles, 50, 430-446.

14. Hong, Z., Lawrenz, F., & McCarthy Veach, P. (2005). Investigating perceptions of gender education in Taiwan by students and teachers. Sex Roles, 50, 430-446.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. McCarthy Veach, P., Bartels, D. M., & LeRoy, B. S. (2002). Defining moments: Important lessons for genetic counselors. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 11, 333-337.

23. McCarthy Veach, P., Bartels, D. M., & LeRoy, B. S. (2002). Defining moments: Catalysts for professional development. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 11, 277-280.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.