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Dr. Buller is an Associate Professor of Counseling and Psychology at the University of Bridgeport. Allison comes to us from Western Michigan University where she received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education. She received several grants to support her dissertation study, “Exploring the Experiences of Counselor Educators Recognized for Their Excellence in Teaching.” Her research interests include best practices counselor education and teaching counseling, Naturopathic Medicine, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Ph.D. Western Michigan University, 2013
M.S. Mental Health Counseling, University of Louisiana, 2005
B.S. Psychology, University of Louisiana, 2002
Professional Interests:
Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certifications/Honors:
Licensed Professional Counselor (#2959)
Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy- Basic Skills
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapist- Teacher Certification
Western Michigan University, College of Education: Outstanding Doctoral Student, 2012-2013
Robert and Diane Betz Award for Doctoral Studies in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology ($938.00), 2010-2011
Publications:
Buller, A. & Kohli, E. (April, 2018). Emergency Medicine Online Group Offers Peer Support to Battle Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. Emergency Medicine News.
Buller, A. (2017). Integrating mindfulness interventions in counseling courses. Counseling Today. Available from http://ct.counseling.org/2017/10/integrating-mindfulness-interventions- counseling-courses/
Buller, A. (2015). Simulated patient practicum in mental health education. North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) Newsletter, Fall ed.
Buller, A. (2015). Exploring the experiences of counselor educators recognized for their excellence in teaching. The Online Journal of Counselor Education, vol (4). 5.
Kohli, E. & Buller, A. (2013). Factors influencing consumer purchasing patterns of generic versus brand-name drugs. Southern Medical Journal, vol (106), 2.
Buller, A. & Kohli, E. (2012). From textbook to touch: The healing presence of health professionals. The New Physician, vol (61), 5.
Kiracofe, N. & Buller, A. (2008). Mandated disciplinary counseling: Working effectively with challenging clients. Journal of College Counseling, vol (10), (2).