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Dr. Ed Jacobs

Ed Jacobs is the coordinator of the masters’ program in the Counseling, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Department at West Virginia University.  He received his MA in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and his Ph.D. in counselor education from Florida State University.  Professional publications include 25 articles in books and journals as well as four books on counseling techniques: Impact Therapy, Creative Counseling Techniques: An Illustrated Guide, Group Counseling in Correctional Settings, and Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills, which is now in the 6th edition.

Ed is the founder and director of Impact Therapy Associates.  He is a nationally certified counselor and a licensed professional counselor in West Virginia and has been in private practice for over 25 years.  Each year, Ed presents throughout the United States, and Canada over 20 workshops on Impact Therapy and group counseling for agencies, school districts, and organizations.  Ed is known for his practical, down-to-earth style in both his presentations and his books.  Each summer, Ed conducts training institutes on Impact Therapy.

Ed has been recognized for his outstanding teaching and contribution to the field.  In 2006, he was given the Outstanding Teacher Award in his college.  Also in 2006 he was given by the Association for Creativity in Counseling the Innovator of the Year Award. In the past he was recognized for his contributions in group work by being given the Professional Advancement Award and selected as a Fellow in the Association for Specialists in Group Work .  Ed is on the advisory board for the National Association for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists.  


You may find Dr. Jacob's website at http://www.impacttherapy.com/  

 

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