Engagement

As an educator, my goal is to provide my students with a relational learning environment that promotes engagement, encouragement, and creativity. By understanding each student’s strengths and integrating fun learning tools in my classroom, I am able to tailor each student's educational experience to meet their different learning styles. I believe that through an environment rooted in encouragement, all students have the ability to reach their maximum potential.

Meeting Student Needs

It is important for me to meet the individual needs of all my students by (1) understanding the social influences on learning, (2) being fair and genuine, (3) understanding individual learning styles, (4) helping students link new knowledge with old knowledge, and (5) creating student-centered activities that address their unique learning needs. This is done by incorporating group learning and creative activities that foster interpersonal and intrapersonal growth. To meet the strengths of my students I have assignments in which students can choose how they demonstrate meeting the learning objectives. For example, with a clearly written rubric, students can choose to do a video, VoiceThread, Prezi, or an APA written paper. Creative projects allow students to use their strengths and retain what they’ve learned.

Active Learning Opportunities

I believe in incorporating active learning opportunities that promote the application of learned material. This includes service learning opportunities and activities that connect the students to the community. Students are encouraged to find service opportunities and use their advocacy skills to meet a need in their community. For example, one of the assignments for my Foundations course is to conduct an interview with a professional counselor working in the field and explore the needs of the surrounding community. This allows students to explore different specialties, network with professionals, and explore the diverse make up and needs of a community. We then have discussions on what best practices and service learning activities can be used to best meet these needs. Turning theory into practice strengthens the connection between classroom learning and community service.

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I believe that Feedback is essential in helping me improve and refine my teaching. I use student evaluation comments I've received throughout the years to tailor my instruction.

Teaching Interests: Treatment Planning; Abnormal Psychology & DSM5; Evaluation Methodologies; Parent Education; School Consultation; Creative Arts in Counseling; Foundations of Counseling & Professional Identity; Lifespan Development Issues; Counseling and Expressive Arts Internship; Groupwork & Dynamics in Expressive Arts Therapy; Professional Writing in Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor, Minnesota BBHT | LPC

Registered Board-Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Credentials Board | ATR-BC

Art Therapy Clinical Supervisor, Art Therapy Credentials Board | ATCS

National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors | NCC

Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) Certified

Randick, N. M., Dermer, S., & Michel, R. E. (2018). Exploring the Job Duties That Impact School Counselor Wellness: The Role of RAMP, Supervision, and Support. Professional School Counseling, 22(1), 1-11

Randick, N., Dermer, S. (March, 2013). The relationship of school-based art therapy and the American school counselor national model. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 30(1), 30-35.

Randick, N. (2014) (Doctoral Dissertation). School Counselor Wellness. The Relationship Between Actual Job Duties and Wellness Among School Counselors. Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database

BOOK CHAPTERS

Michel, R., Randick, N. (2013). Hook-up or healthy relationship? Counseling student partnering through the college years. In Degges-White, S., & Borzumato-Gainey, C. (Eds.). College student mental health counseling: A developmental approach. New York, NY: Springer Publishing, pp. 113-131.

ACTIVITY BOOK CHAPTERS

Randick, N., Ribeiro, S., (June, 2019). The Wellness Tree: Branches of Support or Oppression?. In Pope, M., Gonzalez, M., Cameron, E., Ph.D., and Pangelinan, J.S. (Eds). Experiential Activities for Teaching Social Justice and Advocacy Competence in Counseling. Routledge.

Randick, N. (2015). The inward journey: Rediscovering our treasures. In Sori, C. E. F., & Bachenberg, M. (Eds.). The Therapist's Notebook for Children and Adolescents: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for use in Psychotherapy. (2nd ed). Routledge.

Randick, N. (2015). The art of art therapy with adolescents. In Sori, C. E. F., & Bachenberg, M. (Eds.). The Therapist's Notebook for Children and Adolescents: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for use in Psychotherapy. (2nd ed). Routledge.

Randick, N., Gardner, E. (2015). Creating connections: Using art in school counseling. In Sori, C. E. F., & Bachenberg, M. (Eds.). The Therapist's Notebook for Children and Adolescents: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for use in Psychotherapy. (2nd ed). Routledge.

Randick, N., Michel, R. (2014). Mandalas and mindfulness: Identifying the real me. In Degges-White, S., & Colon, B.R. (Eds.). Expressive Arts Interventions for School Counselors. Springer.

Randick, N., Michel, R. (2014). Puzzled. In Degges-White, S., & Colon, B.R. (Eds.). Expressive Arts Interventions for School Counselors. Springer.

Randick, N., Michel, R. (2014). If animals went to school: Making connections. In Degges-White, S., & Colon, B.R. (Eds.). Expressive Arts Interventions for School Counselors. Springer.

ENCYCLOPEDIA

Randick, N. (in press). Narrative Therapy. In Dermer, S. B. & Abdullah, J. R. (Eds). The SAGE Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy. SAGE.

Randick, N. (in press). Wellness. In Dermer, S. B. & Abdullah, J. R. (Eds). The SAGE Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy. SAGE.

Randick, N. (October 2016). Adolescent Mental Health. In Carlson, J., Dermer, S. (Eds.). The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling. SAGE.

Randick, N. (October 2016). Adolescent Behavior Problems. In Carlson, J., Dermer, S. (Eds.). The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling. SAGE

NEWSLETTERS

Randick, N. (January 2016). Ringing in 2016 with a focus on wellness: For ourselves and for our clients. CMHC Connections. Adler Graduate School. p. 1

Randick, N. (Spring 2016). Building healthy relationships. CMHC Connections. Adler Graduate School. p. 1

Randick, N. (October, 2011). Reflections of a first-year doctoral student. The Facilitator, Governors State University. p. 3-4.

EDITORIAL

Associate Editor (July, 2020 – present): The SAGE Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy. SAGE.

Governors State University

Randick, N. (2014) (Doctoral Dissertation). School Counselor Wellness. The Relationship Between Actual Job Duties and Wellness Among School Counselors. Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database

Governors State University

Kresge Foundation Grant | Summer 2012-Spring 2014

Graduate Research Assistant under Dr. Julia Yang.

• Researched and helped to develop a new program/curriculum for transfer students
• Met with Community College leaders to gather and evaluate their opinions of what was needed in the new program

• Researched the needs of low-income, first-generation, underrepresented students

Governors State University

Research Assistant for several projects under Dr. Rebecca Michel - 2013-2014

• Assisted with the coding of qualitative responses for the Faculty Perceptions of Challenges and Retention Strategies in Counseling Graduate Programs Project
• Assisted with the assessment of school counseling curriculum, syllabi, and assessment measures to align with CACREP standards
• Conducted a comprehensive literature review for the Service Learning and Career Counseling Project
• Developed a program needs assessment for use within the school counseling curriculum.

Randick, N. (June 2021). Virtual Art Therapy: A New Frontier of Creative Interventions for the Art Therapist Jedi. Expressive Arts Therapy Summer Institute: Prescott College, Full day workshop. Prescott, AZ.

Randick, N., Ribeiro, S., Allen, J. (2021). Building a Foundation of Sustainable Evaluation During Challenging Times., Panel and Poster presentation at the Higher Learning Commission Assessment Academy.Virtual Presentation.

Randick, N., Ribeiro, S., Allen, J. (Oct 2019). Building the Foundation of Systematic Sustainable Assessment., Panel and Poster presentation at the Higher Learning Commission Assessment Academy, St. Charles, IL.

Randick, N. (July 2019). Adlerian Art Therapy. Expressive Arts Therapy Summer Institute: Prescott College, Full day workshop. Prescott, AZ.

Randick, N., Ribeiro, S., (May 2019). Technology and Relationship: Virtual Battle. Association for Humanistic Counseling Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Dermer, S., Mercer, M., Randick, N., (March 2019). Utilizing Sex Positivity as a Model for Sexual Assessment with Couples. 2019 IFTA World Congress, Aberdeen, Scotland.

Randick, N., Cummins, D. (June 2018). Gemeinschaftsgefühl Going Virtual: Creating Community, Connection, and Collaboration in the Online Learning of Future Counselors. NASAP 2018 Conference in Toronto

Randick, N., Foell, A. (June 2018). School Mental Health: Promoting Positive Outcomes and Connections for Students Through the Creative Arts. NASAP 2018 Conference in Toronto

Ribeiro, S., Randick, N. (April 2018). Enhance Your Supervisory Toolbox: Theory-based Integrative Supervision. ACA 2018 Conference & Expo in Atlanta, GA, April, 2018

Randick, N. (March 2017). Curing RRAD: Random Reactive Assessment Disorder. Poster presentation at the Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

Randick, N., Ribeiro, S. (2016). Igniting Innovation Through Integration of Supervision Models: An Adlerian Perspective. North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Minneapolis, MN.

Randick, N. (May 2016). School Counselor Job Duties and Wellness: The Data Connection. North American Society for Adlerian Psychology Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Randick, N. (May 2016). Creative Connections: Promoting Adlerian Encouragement Through the Arts. North American Society for Adlerian Psychology Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Rafferty-Bugher, E., Randick, N. (May 2016). Born to Create. North American Society for Adlerian Psychology Annual Conference, Half-day workshop. Minneapolis, MN.

Randick, N., Gardner, E. (July 2015). Exploring Art Therapy Through an Evidence-based Model of Wellness. American Art Therapy Association (AATA) Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Randick, N., Ribeiro, S. (May 2015). Individual Psychology in Action: Application to Clinical Supervision. North American Society for Adlerian Psychology Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Randick, N. (November 2014). Art Therapy: Exploring Connection Through Artistic Creation.
2014 PACT for Families 12th Annual Brain Conference, Willmar, MN.

Randick, N., Rafferty-Bugher, E., Ribeiro, S. (October 2014). Individual Psychology in Action: Application to Clinical Supervision. Workshop for clinical supervisors. Adler Graduate School, Richfield, MN.

Randick, N. (April 2014). Supporting Students’ Mental Health. In-service Presentation to the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District, Belgrade, MN.

Randick, N. (May 2014). Supporting Students’ Mental Health: An Adlerian Approach to Misbehavior. Presented to Prairie Lakes and Willmar Area Learning Center, Willmar, MN.

Randick, N. (May 2014). Counseling for Wellness: Art Therapy in the Schools. 22nd Annual SW Minnesota Symposium on Mental Health, Willmar, MN.

Watson, D., Randick, N. (October, 2013). Sex and Supervision in the Sand: Expressive Arts to Promote Intimacy, Unity, and Appreciation of Diversity. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference (ACES), Denver, CO.

Randick, N. (April 2013). Invited guest speaker on the topic of Art Therapy. Northeastern Illinois University Graduate Student Networking Event.

Randick, N. (March, 2013). Encouraging Wellness Through the Arts. Poster presentation at the Southern Illinois Counseling Association, Collinsville, IL.

Randick, N., Gardner, E. (March, 2013). Promoting Encouragement Through the Creative Arts. Poster presentation at the Illinois Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (IAMFT) Annual Conference, Elgin, IL.

Randick, N., Mason, M. (November, 2012). Strengths-based Expressive Arts: An Adlerian Approach for Enhancing Resilience in High-Risk Youth. Presented at the IL Counseling Association (ICA) Annual Conference, Springfield, IL.

Randick, N., Gardner, E. (November, 2012). Implementing a Strengths-based Expressive Arts Program in an Alternative School. Presented at the 6th Annual Conference on Best Practices and Guidelines for Nonpublic Special Education Programs, Oak Lawn, IL.

Randick, N., Gardner, E. (October, 2012). Implementing an Art Therapy Program to Promote Resilience in High Risk Youth. Presented at the IL Art Therapy Association (IATA) Conference at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Randick, N., Mason, M. (September, 2012). Strengths-based Expressive Arts: An Adlerian Approach for Enhancing Resilience in High-risk Youth. Presented at the Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) Conference, Memphis, TN.

Sori, C., Watson, D., Schnur, S., Randick, N. (June, 2012). Expressive Arts: Use in Promoting Couples Intimacy, Resiliency, and Supervision. Presented at Governors State University as a half-day workshop for professionals, University Park, IL.

Sori, C., Watson, D., Schnur, S., Randick, N. (March, 2012). Expressive Arts: Use in Promoting Couples Intimacy, Resiliency, and Supervision. 3 hr workshop. Presented at the Illinois Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (IAMFT) Annual Conference, Elgin, IL.

Randick, N., Sanniti, C. (March, 2010). Making Room for Education in the Juvenile Justice System: A Systems Approach. Presented at the National Conference of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Las Vegas, NV.

Nicole instructs in the following degree programs

• Expressive Arts Therapy