EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

1993-present, Associate Professor of Counseling:

Full-time graduate faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership at Western Kentucky University. Teaches counseling courses with special emphasis in school counseling, mental health counseling, and marriage and family therapy. Supervises internship students in a variety of therapeutic settings. Conducts research in the educational and mental health issues of children and adolescents.

ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1991-1993, Adjunct Professor of Counseling:

Adjunct graduate faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership at Western Kentucky University. Taught classes in Russell Springs and Columbia, KY.

1991-1993, Adjunct Professor of Counseling:

Adjunct faculty in the undergraduate Human Services Department at Lindsey-Wilson, Columbia, KY. Courses included Organization of Human Services and Psychology.

1984-1987, Adjunct Professor of Counseling:

Adjunct faculty in the undergraduate/graduate program in Ministry at Southern Christian University, Montgomery, AL. Taught counseling classes in theory, crisis counseling, and marriage and family therapy for ministers in an off campus setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1990-1993, Director of the IMPACT Program:

Director of the IMPACT Program for the Adanta Group Behavioral Services, Inc., of Somerset, KY. In this capacity organized and implemented a comprehensive case management program for staff of 10 full-time and 35 part-time IMPACT workers who served over 100 children in South-central Kentucky. Wrote grants to secure funding for an Intensive Inhome Therapy Program and a three year CASSP sponsored Parent Advocacy Program.

1989-1990, Director of Outpatient Services:

Director of the Charter Counseling Center of Greenwood, SC. Center provided a wide range of outpatient mental health services. Coordinated Employee Assistance Program with local businesses and corporations. Conducted various seminars on relevant mental health issues as stress management, parenting skills, co-dependency and substance abuse.

1987-1989, Emergency Services Mental Health Counselor:

Emergency response counselor for the Aiken, SC Mental Health Center. Responded to crisis situations involving the severe mental illness, drug overdose, suicide attempt, etc. Settings included emergency rooms and county jail.

1986-1989, Consultant to the Hospice:

Provided consultation to the St. Joseph Hospice, Augusta, GA in family dynamics and grief therapy. Conducted inservice to Hospice staff in the psycho-social aspects of caring for the terminally ill.

1983-1989, Family Therapist:

Provided marriage and family therapy as counseling minister in a church setting in North Augusta, SC. Services included individual, family and group therapy, and educational activities.

1971-1983, Guidance Counselor:

Guidance counselor for the Great Onyx Job Corps Center, Mammoth Cave, KY. Provided individual, group counseling and guidance services for students in a residential training program.

1968-1971, Peace Corps Volunteer:

As a Peace Corps Volunteer to the Fiji Islands, served as an elementary school teacher in a rural setting. Established a school library with books donated from individuals in the United States.

EDUCATION

1992, Additional graduate study in Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapy, Brigham Young University.

1989, Additional graduate study in Health Care Administration, Central Michigan University.

1984, Doctor of Education in Human Development Counseling, Vanderbilt University.

1979, Specialist in Education in Counseling, Western Kentucky University.

1973, Master of Public Service in Counseling, Western Kentucky University.

1968, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Wright State University.

PUBLICATIONS

Nims, D.R. (2000). Violence in our schools: A national crisis. In D.S. Sandhu & C.B. Aspy (eds.), Violence in american schools: A practical guide for counselors (pp. 3-20). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Nims, D.R. (1999). The Therapist Self-Scored Client Relationship Scale: An aid for the beginning counselor. Kentucky Counseling Association Journal, 18, 1-3.

Nims, D.R., James, S.H., & Hughey, A.W. (1998). The challenge of accountability: A survey of Kentucky=s school counselors. Kentucky Counseling Association Journal, 17, 31-37.

Nims, D.R. (1998). Searching for self: A theoretical model for applying family systems to adolescent group work. The Journal For Specialists In Group Work, 23(2), 133-144.

Oliver, R.D., Nims, D.R., Hughey, A.W., & Somers, R.B. (1998). Case management wraparound expenses: A five tear study. Journal of Administration in Mental Health, 25(5), 477-491.

Nims, D.R. (1997). Kentucky IMPACT: A systems approach to serving children with emotional disabilities. Journal for the Kentucky Counseling Association, 16(1), 7-10.

Nims, D.R. & Loposer, N.N. (1997). Unarmed teachers: The impact of school violence on teacher education. New Directions for Education Reform, 3(2), 74-87.

James, S.H. & Nims, D.R. (1996). A catalogue of psychiatric medications used in the treatment of child and adolescent mental disorders. The School Counselor, 43(4), 299-307.

Nims, D.R., & Dinkmeyer, D. (1995). Early recollections as a communication tool between generations. Individual Psychology, 51(4), 406-412.

Nims, D.R. (1995). Kentucky IMPACT: A systems model for coordinating services for children with emotional disabilities. The Journal for the Professional Counselor, 10(2), 49-56.

PRESENTATIONS

National

1999, AKentucky=s Group Certification Program: A Model for Staff Development & Training in Group Counseling@, presentation to The Governor=s Conference on Best Practices in Juvenile Justice. February 9, 1999, Ft. Mitchell, KY.

1998, AThe Therapist Self-Scored Client Relationship Scale@, Poster Presentation to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference. October 16,1998, Dallas, TX.

1998, APeace Making in the Family: Resolving Conflict Effectively.@ Presentation as part of the Annual Freed-Hardeman University Lectures. February 14, 1998, Henderson, TN.

1998, AViolence Preparation Prevention: A Survey of Colleges of Education and Departments of Teacher Education. Presentation to the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education 50^th Annual Conference. February 27, 1998, New Orleans, LA.

1997, AViolence Prevention Preparation in Colleges of Education and Departments of Teacher Education@, Poster Presentation to the American Public Health Association, School Health Education and Services Section. November 4, 1997, Indianapolis, IN.

1997, ASearching for Self: A Systems Group for Adolescents.@ Poster Presentation to American School Counselors Association. June, 1997, Nashville, TN.

1997, AWraparound Services: A Five Year Study.@ Presentation to the 10^th Annual Research Conference. February, 1997, Tampa, Fl.

1996, AA Catalogue of Psychiatric Medications used in the Treatment of Child and Adolescent Mental Disorders.@ Presentation to the American School Counselors Association Annual Conference. June, 1996, Indianapolis, IN.

1996, AWraparound Services: A Five Year Study.@ Presentation to the National Mental Health Case Management Conference. May, 1996, Nashville, TN.

1995, AUsing Early Recollections in Family Systems Therapy.@ Presentation to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Convention. November, 1995, Baltimore, MD.

1995, AUnarmed Teachers: The Impact of School Violence Upon Teacher Preparation.@ Presentation to School Violence: Implications for Teacher Preparation, University of Alabama at Birmingham. May, 1995.

1993, AKentucky IMPACT: The Success Model for Serving Children with Emotional Disabilities.@ Presentation to the National Mental Health Case Management Conference. April, 1993, Philadelphia, PA.

State

2000, “Counseling on Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning.” Presentation to the Kentucky Mental Health Association Conference, Lindsey-Wilson College, March 17, 2000.

1999, AThe Counselor Self- Scored Client Relationship Scale.@ Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference, October 14, 1999.

1999, ASupervision in Marriage & Family Therapy: A Workshop for Supervisors and Supervisors-in-Training@, presentation to the Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Spring Conference, March 12, 1999, Lindsey-Wilson College, Columbia, KY.

1998, AAccountability: Survey of Kentucky=s School Counselors.@ Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference, October 16,1998.

1998, AEmotional Disabilities in Children: Healing the Families.@ Kentucky Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference. February 26, 1998.

1997, AThe Impact of Managed Care on Professional Counseling.@ Presentation to the Kentucky Counseling Association Annual conference. October 17, 1997.

1997, AKentucky School Counselor Standards: The Key to Accountability.@ Presentation to the Kentucky School Counselors Association Annual conference. March 7, 1997.

1997, AThe Impact of Managed Care in Counseling: An Update.@ Presentation to the Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference. March 21, 1997.

1996, ASearching for Self: A Systems Group for Adolescents.@ Presentation to Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference. October, 1996.

1996, ASAFE School Planning: Violence Prevention in the Classroom.@ Presentation to the Kentucky School Counselors Association Annual Conference. March, 1996.

1996, AThe Impact of Managed Care on Counseling Services.@ Presentation to the Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference. March, 1996.

1995, AKentucky IMPACT: A Systems Approach to Coordinating Services for Children with Emotional Disabilities.@ Presentation to Educating At-Risk Youth Conference, sponsored by Kentucky and Tennessee Departments of Education. October, 1995.

1995, AA Systems Approach to Counselor Accountability.@ Presentation to the Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference. October, 1995.

1995, APsychiatric Medications for Children: How School Counselors Can Help.@ Presentation to the Kentucky School Counselors Association Annual Conference. March, 1995.

1994, Supervision of Mental Health Case Management.@ Presentation to the Kentucky Mental Health Institute. October, 1994.

1994, AThe Success Model: Serving Children with Emotional Problems in Schools.@ Presentation to the Kentucky School Counselors Association Annual Conference. March, 1994.

1993, AReaching Children Where They Are: Serving Children with Emotional Disabilities.@ Presentation to the Kentucky Mental Health Institute. October, 1993.

RESEARCH AND GRANT ACTIVITIES

1999, Received the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Award for Research and Creativity.

1993-2000, Have received five annual grants of $60,000+ each year from the Kentucky Justice Cabinet to develop and teach course curriculum for Group Methods and Group Practicum for group counselors in Department of Juvenile Justice treatment facilities.

OTHER CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

1999, Appointed to the Editorial Board of Journal of the Association for Specialists in Group Work.

1999, Appointed to the Editorial Board of The Journal for Research in Educational Reform.

1998, Nims, D.R. (1998). Dealing with family tensions: Conflict in decision making. In D.Lipe (Ed.), At His Coming: Freed-Hardeman University 1998 Lectures (pp.312-316). Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University.

1998, Nims, D.R. & Wilson, R.W. (1998). Violence prevention preparation: A survey of colleges of education and departments of teacher education. (Report No. SP-037-834). New Orleans, LA: Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. 418052).

1997, James, S.H. & Nims, D.R. (1997). Psychiatric medications for children: How school counselors can help. The ASCA Counselor, 34(3),22.

1996, Editorial Board for New Directions for Educational Reform

1995-1997, In cooperation with the Training Branch, Department of Juvenile Justice, developed course curriculum for the Group Counseling Certification Program for the KY Justice Cabinet.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

1999-2000, Member of the Board, Kentucky Counseling Association

1999-2000, Member of the Board, Kentucky Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

1994-2000, Member of the Board of Directors for LifeSkills Behavioral Health, Inc.

1998-1999, President of Kentucky Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development

1997, Dept. of Educational Leadership representative to Kentucky Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

1995-1998, Treasurer of Kentucky School Counselors Association

Organizational Memberships

Associate Membership on the Graduate Faculty of Western Kentucky University

American Counseling Association

American School Counseling Association

Association for Specialists in Group Work

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Member and Supervisor

Kentucky Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Kentucky Counseling Association

Kentucky School Counselors Association

Kentucky Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development

Professional Licenses and Certifications

National Board of Certified Counselors and Supervisors

National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Kentucky

Certified Professional Counselor, Kentucky

Certified Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services Volunteer