Education
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.
August 2002-Present
Doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology program.
Educational Specialist Degree – December 2005.
Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky.
August 1998-May 2000
Graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology. Cumulative grade point average of 3.80. Awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student in Psychology award.
Concord University, Athens, West Virginia.
August 1996-May 1998
Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Mathematics. Cumulative grade point average of 3.59 and a major grade point average of 3.75. Awarded the Outstanding Psychology Major Award.
Professional Clinical Experience
Assessment Specialist, Ralph Crystal, PhD, 720 Corporate Drive, Suite 202, Lexington, KY 40511.
August 2007- October 2007
Duties included administering a battery of psychological tests for disability determination, as well as completing the psychological report. Assessments typically take 4-6 hours to complete depending on the instruments administered.
Intake Specialist/Outpatient Therapist, Pathways, Inc., 300 Foxglove Drive, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353.
January 2005-July 2007
Responsibilities included completing comprehensive intakes for child and adult clients, including five axis diagnoses, appropriate referral to staff psychologist, and assigning therapist to each case. Also conducted group therapy for two groups: an anxiety group and a gay and lesbian group. Also provided group therapy to the chronically mentally ill adult day program. Additional duties included maintaining a caseload of 20-30 clients, completing emergency assessments (walk-ins, hospital emergency room, and county jail), conducting divorce parent education workshops, developing and conducting parenting classes, and providing consultation to other staff and community members. Conducted two in-service workshops focusing on providing ethical therapeutic services to sexual minority clients.
Psychology Practicum Student, Eastern Kentucky University, Counseling Center, 571 Student Services Building, Richmond, Kentucky 40475.
August 2004-December 2004
Duties included providing individual and career counseling for university students, as well as assessment of drug and alcohol issues. Also provided a staff workshop for the counseling center’s staff on working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender clients.
Assistant Director, Counseling Psychology Services Clinic, University of Kentucky, 251-B Dickey Hall, Lexington, Kentucky 40506.
June 2003-August 2004
Duties included assisting clinic director in clinical and administrative responsibilities. Was responsible for facilitating weekly clinic staff meetings, case assignments and clinical supervision of counselors. Provided training for all new clinical staff and supervision of undergraduate interns. Also provided supervision consultation to counselors working with gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients. Duties also included emergency response for counselors on call, as well as preparation of various office and departmental monthly and yearly reports.
Clinical Supervisor, Counseling Psychology Services Clinic, University of Kentucky,
251-B Dickey Hall, Lexington, Kentucky 40506.
January 2003-December 2005
Provided clinical supervision to master-level counseling psychology graduate students. Typically supervised 2-4 students per semester in providing comprehensive intake, assessment, and direct therapeutic services. In addition to this general supervision, also provided supervision of students using Cognitive Processing Therapy for Sexual Abuse (CPT-SA), a manualized 17-week program addressing trauma.
Outpatient Therapist, Pathways, Inc., 300 Foxglove Drive, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353.
October 2000-July 2002
Clinical Psychology Intern, Pathways, Inc., 300 Foxglove Drive, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353.
June 2000-October 2000
Provided individual and group counseling to diverse clientele. Assisted in reestablishing the school-based therapeutic services within the Montgomery County School system and provided school-based services to three schools and assisted in the coordination of services to all schools in the district. Conducted psychological assessments, emergency assessments, and provided group counseling to both the Therapeutic Rehabilitation Group for chronically mentally ill adults and the Discovery After-School Program for severely emotionally disturbed children.
Practicum Intern, Student Support Services, Concord College, Athens, West Virginia 24712.
June 1999-August 1999
Provided individual counseling to undergraduates in areas ranging from academic problems to personal issues. Used stress management techniques and hypnotherapy with students experiencing difficulties with the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). Worked with several students who were on academic probation in developing appropriate study and time management skills and overcoming personal barriers.
Community Development Specialist for Substance Abuse Prevention, FMRS Mental Health Clinic, Inc., 101 South Eisenhower Drive, Beckley, West Virginia 25801.
July 1993-February 1995
Responsibilities included the coordination of education and training in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention for adults and adolescents in both the school and community environments. Provided Natural Helpers training to more than three hundred students and teachers, as well as planning all aspects of the training conferences. Assisted community task force groups in preparing federal, state, and local grant applications.
Teaching and Other Relevant Experience
Course Coordinator and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, 59 Dickey Hall, Lexington, KY 40506.
August 2006- June 2008
Duties included coordinating all EDP 202: Human Development and Learning courses for undergraduate education majors. Provide consultation to all EDP 202 teaching assistants, conduct weekly meetings, and assist with student issues when they arise. Also teach one section of the course, including developing and implementing the syllabus, lectures, grading all assignments, and assigning final grades.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Morehead State University, 600 Ginger Hall, Morehead, KY 40535.
August 2006-May 2008
Taught PSY 601: Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology to first year graduate students in the Fall semester. Duties include developing and implementing the syllabus for the course, providing all lectures, and assigning final grades. Also developed and scored the Ethics Departmental Preliminary Examination. Also taught PSY156: Human Development in the Spring
semester. Duties included developing and implementing the syllabus for the course, providing all lectures, and assigning final grades.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, 59 Dickey Hall, Lexington, KY 40506.
August 2004-June 2006
Duties included developing and implementing a syllabus for EDP 203: Teaching Exceptional Learners in the Regular Classroom for undergraduate education majors. Provided classroom lectures and PowerPoint presentations to two sections (approximately 60 students) each semester for a total of five semesters. Was responsible for grading all assignments and assigning final grades.
Research Assistant, HIV Prevention Program, University of Kentucky, 408 Breckinridge Hall, Lexington, Kentucky 40506.
August 2002-Present
Worked with a research team focused on community intervention programming targeted at gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) college students. Revised training program for college-aged individuals and conducted training programs aimed at engaging conversation concerning safer sex practices within the GLBT community.
Graduate Assistant, Department of Psychology, Morehead State University, 600 Ginger Hall, Morehead, Kentucky 40351.
August 1998-May 2000
Provided assistance to professors for undergraduate classes in Introductory Psychology and Psychology of Personality by conducting study sessions and grading examinations. Taught the laboratory section for the graduate level course in Intellectual Assessment and graded the student’s response sheets/protocols from various intellectual assessment instruments.
Resident Director, Upward Bound Program, Concord University, Athens, West Virginia 24712.
June 1998-August 1998
Managed a staff of five resident assistants in providing twenty-four hour supervision of fifty high school students for the entire summer program. Also taught two Life Skills courses and conducted stress management workshops throughout the summer program. Was responsible for mediating student conflicts and provided some informal individual counseling.
Secondary Gifted Teacher, McDowell County Board of Education, 30 Central Avenue, Welch, West Virginia 24801.
October 1987-June 1993
Was responsible for the education and mentorships for all gifted students in grades nine through twelve in three middle schools and three high schools. Also assisted the Drug Free Schools Coordinator with county-wide alcohol and drug prevention training and programming. Established the Renaissance Academic Program, as well as advisor to numerous academic and social student groups.
Publications and Professional Presentations
Duhigg, J. M., Rostosky, S. S., Gray, B. E., & Wimsatt, M. K. (2009). Development of heterosexuals into sexual minority allies: A qualitative exploration. Sexuality Research
And Social Policy, in press.
Rostosky, S. S., Riggle, E. B. D., Gray, B. E., & Hatton, R. L. (2007). Minority stress experiences in committed same-sex couples. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 38(4), 392-400.
Gray, B. E., Hatton, R. L., Rostosky, S. S., Riggle, E. B. D. (2006). Minority Stress Experiences in Committed Same-sex Couples. Poster presentation at the 2006 American Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Couch, J. R., Gray, B. E., Guerrero, J., Wimsatt, M. K. (2006). The Reel Experiences of LGBT Individuals. Poster presentation at the 2006 American Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Duhigg, J. M., Rostosky, S. S., Gray, B. E., & Wimsatt, M. K. (2006). Development of Heterosexuals into Sexual Minority Allies: A Qualitative Exploration. Poster presentation at the 2006 American Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Dudley, M. G., Smith, G., Zimmerman, R. S., Rostosky, S. S., Hampton, B. R., & Gray, B. E. (2003). High risk sex among YMSM: The contribution of sexual sensation seeking. Poster presentation at the 2003 National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Olson, D. & Gray, B. E. (2000). Personal Attitudes and Emotions: How Romantic Relationships Are Affected. Paper presentation at the 2000 Fall Conference of the Kentucky Academy of Science, Lexington, KY.
Olson, D. & Gray, B. E. (2000). Attachment Styles and the Impact on Romantic Relationships. Poster presentation at the 2000 Fall Conference of the Kentucky Psychological Association., Louisville, KY.
Osborne, F., Gray, B. E., & Stacy, K. (1999). Learning Style Preference as a Function of Procrastination and Motivation. Paper presentation at the 1999 Fall Conference of the Kentucky Academy of Science, Richmond, KY.
Presentations and In-Service Workshops
Gray, B. E. (2009). Mood Disorders: Differentiating Between Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. Guest lecture presentation to doctoral practicum class at Radford University, Radford, Virginia.
Gray, B. E., & Couch, J. R. (2008). What if My Child is Gay? Presentation to the members and parents of the Montgomery County Gay-Straight Alliance, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
Gray, B. E., & Couch, J. R. (2007). Working with Sexual Minority Clients in a College Setting. In-service workshop presentation for the Counseling Center professional staff at Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky.
Gray, B. E. (2006). Working with Sexual Minority Clients in a Community Mental Health Clinic. In-service workshop presentation for the mental health and substance abuse therapists at Pathways, Inc., Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
Gray, B. E. (2006). Do Clothes Make the Man Gay: Perceived Sexual Orientation Based on Dress. Guest lecture presentation to MAT 247 and MAT 547 Social and Psychological Aspects of Apparel classes at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.
Gray, B. E. (2004). Providing Appropriate Therapeutic Services for GLBT Clients. In-service Training at Eastern Kentucky University’s Counseling Center, Richmond, Kentucky.
Gray, B. E. (2004). Issues of Diversity. Workshop presentation for the 2004 Governor’s Scholars Program, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Graduate Student in Psychology, Morehead State University, 2000.
Outstanding Psychology Major Award, Concord University, 1998.
Richard M. Griffith Memorial Award, Third Place, Kentucky Academy of Science 1999 Fall Conference.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1998.
Outstanding Young Men of America, 1992.
Memberships
American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate.
American Psychological Association, Division 44, Student Affiliate.
APA Site Visit Committee, Student Member.
Counseling Psychology Area Committee, First Year Doctoral Representative.
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Alpha Gamma Chapter, University of Kentucky.
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Morehead State University.
Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology:
Parliamentarian, Morehead State University,
Vice-president, Concord College.
Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society:
President, Concord College
Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, Concord College.
Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, Concord College.
Trainings and Certifications
Crisis Prevention and Intervention, 1991, 1993, 2000, 2007
First Aid and CPR, 2007.
Trauma Therapy Seminar, Fall 2003.
Cognitive Processing Therapy for Sexual Abuse, Spring 2003.
Temporarily Certified Psychological Associate, October 2000-July 2002.
Certified Addictions Prevention Specialist, Level II (C.A.P.S., II), 1995.
National Trainer of Trainers, Natural Helpers Program, 1994.
Trainer, Developing Capable People, 1993.