Marty Jencius, Ph.D., associate professor of Counselor Education and Supervision in the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration, was honored as a Fellow of the Association of Specialists in Group Work (ASGW), a division of the American Counseling Association at the 2024 ASGW conference in Portland, Ore.
Each year, ASGW honors prominent leaders who have contributed significantly to the field of Group Counseling, Research and Practice.
Jencius is nationally known for his work in using innovative technology to advance the counseling profession. He is a prolific author whose contributions have included publications in highly regarded journals and books, presentations at international, national and regional conferences, and editorial reviews for numerous professional journals. A common theme in this body of work is that he uses group work in many forms, which include the following:
- 锘縋ublication of the textbook Groups: Planning and Leadership Skills
- 锘縋ublication of book chapters/articles and presentations on innovative group work such as:
- 锘縐sing process observation in education and clinical training
- 锘縂roup leadership techniques
- 锘縐se of videoconference networking as a global means to career counselor education groups
- 锘縀ffects of solution-focused group therapy in treatment outcomes and psychological well-being of clients in recovery
- 锘縀nhancing student's multicultural reflection through themed group work
- 锘縋alTalk online groups: Process and reflections on students experience
- 锘縁acilitating student's skill development in multicultural counseling
- 锘緾omputer-based audio discussion groups
- 锘縐sing a peer group supervision model for university supervisors
- 锘縐sing group work as a method to develop counselor's multicultural counseling competencies
Jencius has also provided exemplary service to ASGW over the years. This includes:
- First ASGW web master (1999-2003) when the website was initially developed.
- Editorial Board member for the Journal for Specialists in Group Work (2001-2004)
- Producer of the ASGW Masterclass Podcast and Video Series (2021-present)
ASGW establishes standards for professional and ethical practice, supports research and the dissemination of knowledge, and provides professional leadership in the field of group work.