Research

Publications

Branson, A., Cardona, B., Ng, K. M., & Killin, T. (2016) Internationalized intersectional experiential learning environments that go beyond U.S. contexts: Malaysia as a case example. The Family Journal, 24(3) 286-295.

Branson, A., Cardona, B., Thomas, C. (2015). Supporting couples, marriage, and family therapy trainees in need of performance improvement: Implications for counselor educators and supervisors. The Family Journal, 23(4), 309-319.

Conference Presentations

Branson, J. S., Branson, A., & Kranz, P. (April 2016). Training for multicultural competence and social justice advocacy: Past and present strategies and implications for educators. Workshop Session. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.

Branson, A., & Branson, J. S. (October 2015). The role of counselor educators, supervisors, and counselors in addressing mental health concerns on campus. Education Session. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

Branson, J. S., & Branson, A. (October 2015). Forgotten voices: Including older adults in culturally competent training. Education Session. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

Branson, A., Cardona, B, Thomas, C. & Bruce, M. A. (October 2014). Irreconcilable Differences: Challenges and Solutions to Support Trainees in Need of Performance Improvement. Jackson Hole, WY. RMACES conference.

Cardona, B, Barritt, J., Branson, A., Schmidt, M. & Couch, C. (October 2014). Sexuality Matters: Challenges and Solutions to Support Counselor Educators and Supervisors Working with Gender & Sexual Minorities. Jackson Hole, WY. RMACES conference.

Branson, S. & Branson, A. (October 2014). Family Finances and Influential Mentors: Predicting Selection Among Applied Mental Health Professions. Jackson Hole, WY. RMACES conference.

Grants

Fall, 2015 Graduate Student Association grant awarded $348 to assist with presentation of research through travel and registration reimbursement for the ACES conference.

Fall, 2014 Graduate Student Association grant awarded $522 to assist with presentation of research through travel and registration reimbursement for the Rocky Mountain ACES conference.

Spring, 2014 Graduate Student Association grant awarded $291 to support participate recruitment and purchase photo elicitation materials for qualitative research project.

Fall, 2012 Graduate Student Association grant awarded $146 to assist with presentation of research through travel and registration reimbursement for the Rocky Mountain ACES conference

Awards

2016 (December). Dean's Citation for Outstanding Dissertation. Graduate School, University of Northern Colorado.

2013 (December). Hutchinson-Lahman Travel Award. Graduate School, University of Northern Colorado. Competitive award for a research proposal: Choosing a graduate program in applied mental health. Awarded a $400 travel grant.