Geoffrey G Yager

Geoffrey G. Yager is a Professor Emeritus in the Counseling Program, University of Cincinnati. He retired in September 2016 after 44 years as a full-time counselor educator. He continues to see clients in his private practice in Clifton.

He received his academic training at Harpur College (S.U.N.Y. at Binghamton, B.A., biology, 1966), S.U.N.Y. at Albany (M.A., Guidance in Higher Education, 1967), and at Michigan State University (Ph.D., Counselor Education, 1973). He is a professional clinical counselor (P.C.C., Ohio), a counseling psychologist (Ohio), and an nationally certified counselor (N.C.C.). Dr. Yager's areas of expertise include supervision, counseling skill training, and chemical dependency. IN 1996, Dr. Yager was given the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision's (ACES.'s) Distinguished Mentor Award and, in 2012, he received the ACES Lifetime Achievement Award. He has been President of Ohio ACES. and North Central ACES. and Secretary of national ACES. Dr. Yager's research interests include counselor values, videotaped interventions in teaching counseling skills, and models of supervisor training.

Ph.D.: Michigan State University East Lansing, MI, 1973 (Counseling, Personnel Services, and Educational Psychology)

M.A.: State University of New York at Allbany Albany, NY, 1967 (Guidance in Higher Education)

B.A.: State University of New York at Binghamton Binghamton, NY, 1966 (Liberal Arts, Biology)

- Licensed Psychologist, State of Ohio, License # 2571,

- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, State of Ohio, License # E-528 ,

- National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors, Certification # 3835 ,

- Approved Clinical Supervisor, Center for Credentialing and Education, Certification #ACS 00205,

Peer Reviewed Publications

Yager, Geoffrey G (2014. ) Commentary on "Conceptualizing Genetic Counseling as Psychotherapy in the era of Genomic Medicine".Journal of genetic counseling, , More Information

McGivern, B.; Everett, J.; Yager, G. G; Baumiller, R. C; Hafertepen, A.; Saal, H. M (2004. ) Family communication about positive BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test results.Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics, , 6 (6 ) ,503-9 More Information

Allsbrook, K., Katie Wusik, K., He H., Engelhard C., Yager, G., & Atzinger, C. (2016. ) The relationship between the supervision role and compassion fatigue and burnout in genetic counseling .Journal of Genetic Counseling, , 25 (6 ) ,1286-1297.

Rosen, C. & Yager, G.G. (2016. ) Wearing their shoes: Creating counselors' understanding of addiction through empathy. Annual Review of Addiction and Offender Counseling: Best Practices III. , ,

Atzinger, C., Lewis, K., Martin, L. J., Yager, G., Ramstetter, C., & Wusik, K. (2014. ) The impact of supervision training on genetic counselor supervisory identity development .Journal of Genetic Counseling, , 23 ,1056-1065

Masunga, A., Atzinger, C., Wusik, K., Yager, G. G. & He, H. (2014. ) Barriers Impacting the utilization of supervision techniques in genetic counseling .Journal of Genetic Counseling, , 23 ,992-1001

Hall, M. & Yager, G.G. (2012. ) Understanding People in Context: The Ecological Perspective in Counseling. Counseling in Context: Counselor Training. Chapter in E. Cook (Ed., , American Counseling Association Press ,279-296

Yager, G. G. & Tovar-Blank, Z. G. (2007. ) Wellness and counselor education. Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development, .Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development, , 46 ,142-153

Keller, H., Wusik, K., He, H., Yager, G., & Atzinger, C. (2019. ) Further validation of the Genetic Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale (GCSES): Its relationship with personality characteristics. .Journal of Genetic Counseling, , More Information

Owens-Thomas E., Wusik K., He, H., Yager, G. & Atzinger, C. (2019. ) The relationship between genetic counseling student self-efficacy and clinical training.. 28, 767-778. . Journal of Genetic Counseling, , 28 ,767-778 More Information

Caldwell, S., Wusik, K., He, H., Yager, G., & Atzinger, C. (2018. ) The Relationship Between the Supervisory Working Alliance and Student Self-Efficacy in Genetic Counseling Training.Journal of Genetic Counseling, , 27 (6 ) ,1506-1514 More Information

Caldwell, S., Wusik, K., He, H., Yager, G., & Atzinger, C (2018. ) Development and validation of the genetic counseling self-efficacy scale (GCSES).Journal of Genetic Counseling, , 27 (5 ) ,1248-1257 More Information

F. R. Wilson, L. Omeltschenko, & G. Yager (1991. ) Coping with test stress: Microcomputer software for treatment of test anxiety .Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, , 22 (2 ) ,131-139

Wilson, F. R. & Yager, G. (1990. ) Concurrent and construct validity of three counselor social influence instruments .Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, , 23 ,52-66

Yager, G. G. (1990. ) How does a school system introduce elementary guidance and counseling to a population? .Journal of Counseling and Human Services Professions, , 4 (3 ) ,15

G. Yager, N. Owens-Misner, G. Duncan, and K. Prine (1989. ) Helping counselors to help AIDS-related clients: An information and skills approach .Journal of Counseling and Human Service Professions, , 3 (3 ) ,21-33

F. R. Wilson, K. T. Genco, & G. G. Yager (1986. ) Assessing the equivalence of paper-and-pencil vs. computerized tests: Demonstration of a promising methodology . Computers in Human Behavior, , 1 ,265-275

Yager, G. G. & Park, W. D. (1986. ) Counselor Self-Supervision .Journal of Counseling and Human Services Professions, , 1 (1 ) ,6-17

Yager, G. G. & Beck, T. D. (1985. ) Beginning practicum: It only hurt until I laughed! .Counselor Education and Supervision, , 25 ,149-157

Meinberg, R. A. & Yager, G. G. (1985. ) The effects of a workshop fee on women's stress management skills and evaluations .Journal of Counseling Psychology, , 32 ,626-629

Curtis, M. J. & Yager, G. G. (1981. ) A systems model for the supervision of school psychological services .School Psychology Review, , 10 ,425-433

Yager, G. G. & Wilson, F. R. (1981. ) A process model for prevention program research .Personnel and Guidance Journal, , 59 ,590-595

Yager, G. G. & Hector, M. A. (1980. ) Acting the role of the counselor .Personnel and Guidance Journal, , 59 ,21-26

G. G. Yager, M. A. Hector & S. E. Elson. (1977. ) Teaching counseling skills though self-management procedures .Counselor Education and Supervision, , 17 ,12-22

Yager, G. G. (1975. ) A new behavioral emphasis: Turning the inside out .Personnel and Guidance Journal, , 53 ,585-591

M. A. Hector, A. Scherman, B. B. Winborn, & G. G. Yager (1974. ) Expanding practicum through student management .Counselor Education and Supervision, , 14 ,154-157

Yager, G. G. & Hector, M. A. (1972. ) Coaches, counselors, and accountability .Michigan Personnel and Guidance Journal, , 4 (1 ) ,5-9 -41

Yager, G. G. (1986. ) A response to "counselor gullibility": Am I gullible enough? .Counselor Education and Supervision, , 26 ,108-111

Yager, G. G. (1974. ) The effect of the covert behaviors of visual imagery, self-monitoring, and self-evaluation upon the overt expression of emotional words. (Doctoral Dissertation, Michigan State University, 1973) .Dissertation Abstracts International, , 34 ,5648A

G. G. Yager & R. M. Gabriel (1972. ) Normal occupancy versus overoccupancy in residence hall accommodations .The MSU Orient, , 7 (4 ) ,18-28

Published Books

Yager, G. G. (2009. ) Conversations with Jeremiah on the magic of counseling .Akron, OH , Invincible Press

Book Chapter

Yager, G.G. (2008 ) Critical Incidents in Clinical Supervision A dual relationship and a sticky situation .(pp. 139-141).Alexandria, VA, American Counseling Association (Author)

Hall, M. & Yager, G. G. (2012 ) Counseling in Context: Counselor Training (pp. 279-296).Alexandria, VA, American Counseling Association Press. (Co-Author)

Yager, G. G. (2004 ) Training and Supervision Ecological Counseling .(pp. 171-193).Alexandria, VA, American Counseling Association Press

Rosen, C. & Yager, G. G. (2017 ) Wearing their shoes: Creating counselors' understanding of addiction through empathy Annual Review of Addiction and Offender Counseling: Best Practices III .(pp. 186-203).Eugene, OR, Resource Publications (Co-Author)

Invited Presentations

Yager, G.G.; Treinen-Yager, J. (05-2008. ) Using a Gestalt approach with Couples facing Addiction Issues .2008 Al Greene Addiction Institute, Boone, NC.

Yager, G.G. (05-2008. ) Counseling Supervision within Addictions Settings .2008 Al Greene Addiction Institute, Boone, NC.

Tang, M., Yager, G., & Wilson, F. R. (10-2006. ) Performance based evaluation: Integrating accreditation requirements and advocacy for underserved populations .North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES), Kansas City, MO.

Yager, G. G., Tang, M., & Wilson, F. R. (10-2006. ) Implementing program values in admissions and graduation decisions .North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Yager, G. G. (04-2006. ) Excellence in counseling: There's more than one way to excel .Annual Chi Sigma Iota New Member Initiation Ceremony, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.

Yager, G. G. (04-2009. ) Excellence and the counseling professional .Upsilon Delta Chapter’s 2009 Chi Sigma Iota Induction Ceremony, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH.

Yager, G. G., Lawson, G., Venart, B., Cashwell, C., & Jones, A. (04-2006. ) Walk-up wellness: Quick wellness strategies from the Task Force on Exemplary Practices for Promoting Wellness for Counselors .American Counseling Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Yager, G. G., Chen, S. & Ross, R. (04-2006. ) Differences between Asian and Western counselors in establishing initial relationships with clients .American Counseling Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Yager, G. G., Lawson, G., Venart, B., & Cashwell, C. (10-2005. ) A wellness focus in counselor education and supervision .Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, PA.

Yager, G (10-2004. ) Approaching couples counseling: hints for working with relationships .Paper presented at the meeting of North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Kansas City, MO.

Yager, G (10-2004. ) Invited keynote speaker: Excellence in Counseling and Supervision .Paper presented at the meeting of 2004 Fall Counseling Summit, Cincinnati Christian College, Cincinnati, OH.

Yager, G (05-2004. ) Everything you wanted to know about being a school counselor or mental health counselor .Paper presented at the meeting of Chi Sigma Iota 11th Annual Spring Symposium, Cincinnati, OH.

Yager, G. G. (04-2004. ) Chi Sigma Iota leadership training .Paper presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO.

Yager, G. G., & Rosen, C. (10-2003. ) Values, spirituality, and religious topics discussed in counseling supervision .Paper presented at the North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Yager, G. (10-2002. ) Taiwanese and American counselors' perspectives on supervision .Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Park City, UT.

Yager, G. (10-2002. ) Supervision: Assessing the readiness of counselors in training to develop and implement counseling skills .Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Park City, UT.

Yager, Geof (10-2001. ) The healing power of forgiveness .Rage, Reconciliation, and the Death Penalty, Covington, KY.

Yager, Geof (10-2001. ) To nurture or to judge: A values clarification exercise for counselor educators .North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Oakbrook, IL.

Yager, G., & Tang, M. (10-1999. ) Strengths and weakness of varying models of teaching internship .Presentation at the National Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) conference, New Orleans, LA.

Poster Presentations

Chen, Y. S., Yager, G., and Tang, M. (03-2003. ) East and West cultural value conflict: Implications for training Asian counselors .Poster session presented at annual conference of American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA. .

Paper Presentations

Yager, G. (01-2009. ) Counseling Supervision .Cincinnati, OH.

Yager, G. G.; Chen, S.; Ross, R.; Rosen Galvin, C. (03-2010. ) Approaches to training empathy in Asian and western cultures .Pittsburgh, PA.

Yager, G. G.; Coaston, S.; Baker, C.; Haney, S. (03-2010. ) Advocacy hour: A creative approach to becoming professional advocates .Pittsburgh, PA.

Yager, G. G. (04-2009. ) Painless (but not brainless) communication of the ecological approach to counseling .Cincinnati, OH.

Yager, G. G. and J. M. Littrell (2013. ) Supervision Challenges: Lessons from 80 years of experience .Denver, CO. Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. and C. Rosen (2016. ) Wearing the client’s shoes: Using empathy to enhance cultural understanding in substance use disorders .Montreal, Quebec. Conference.

Yager, G. G. and Hicks, M. (2008. ) Ten suggestions for counseling supervisors from the lyrics of the Beatles .Indianapolis, IN. Conference.

Yager, G. G., Rosen, C. & Chen, S. (2002. ) Taiwanese and American counselors’ perspectives on supervision. Park City, UT. Conference.

Yager, G. G. and J. M. Littrell (2011. ) The Supervisory Wit and Wisdom of Two Living Artifacts: Sharing 75 Years of Supervision Experience .Nashville, TN. Conference.

Yager, G. G. and C. Rosen (2003. ) Values, spirituality, and religious topics discussed in counseling supervision .Cincinnati, OH. Conference.

Yager, G. G., Siegel, N., Brown, R. & Wathen, S. (1995. ) Referral to a counselor: Impact on expectations and counselor effectiveness .Denver, CO. Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G., Treinen-Yager, J. M. and Johns, B. (1995. ) Counseling Student Perceptions of Four Responses to Client Spiritual and Religious Concerns .Denver, CO. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager, J. K. Ochiltree & D. Brekke (1975. ) A cognitive self-instructional modeling approach vs. the Carkhuff model for training empathy .Washington, D. C.. Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. (1974. ) The effect of the covert behaviors of visual imagery, self-monitoring, and self-evaluation upon the overt expression of emotional words .Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager, B. B. Winborn & M. A. Hector (1972. ) The development of the student-managed Behavioral Counseling Practicum at Michigan State University .Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:Regional

Yager, G. G. (1975. ) Self-control applications to counselor education .New York, New York.

G. G. Yager & E. Gade (1976. ) Direction, Information, Goals and Strategies: A model of the counseling process. With .St. Louis, MO. Conference. Level:Regional

Yager, G. G. (1977. ) Outcomes in counseling training: 1969 -1972 .New York, New York. Conference. Level:National

W. Brucksch & Yager, G. G. (1978. ) The effects of leadership instructions and sex-pairing upon the evolution of self-disclosure dyads .Toronto, Ontario . Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. and J. M. Littrell (1978. ) Counselor supervision: A consumer's guide .Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:Regional

W. P. Jones & Yager, G. G. (1979. ) The effects of modeling and instructions upon the self-disclosure of high school students .San Francisco, CA. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager & S. Baker (1979. ) Thoughts on androgyny for the counseling psychologist .New York, New York . Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. (1980. ) Interinstitutional research in counselor training: An experiential model .Boston, MA . Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. & T. F. Beck (1981. ) Cognitive self-instructional modeling training in counseling prepracticum .Los Angeles, CA. Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. & Park, W. D. (1981. ) Self-supervision for the elementary school counselor .Denton, TX. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager, S. B. Heilman & W. C. Melchior (1984. ) "Good" counseling; "bad" counseling: Who can tell the difference? .New Orleans, LA. Conference. Level:National

M. Newmeyer & Yager, G. G. (2002. ) Supervision: Assessing the readiness of counselors in training to develop and implement counseling skills .Park City, UT. Conference. Level:National

Treinen-Yager, J. M., Yager, G. G., and Johns, B. (1995. ) Counseling Student Perceptions of Four Responses to Client Spiritual and Religious Concerns .Denver, CO. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager, B. Johns, M. A. Ingram, and R. Brown (1995. ) The Effect of Recognition of Counselor and Counselor Skill on Counselor Trainees' Ratings of a Videotaped Counselor's Effectiveness .San Francisco, CA. Conference. Level:National

M. Piombo & G. G. Yager (1993. ) Counselors' personal values: Impact on perceptions of counselor effectiveness .Atlanta, GA. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager, B. Johns, M. A. Ingram, and R. Brown (1995. ) The Effect of Recognition of Counselor and Counselor Skill on Counselor Trainees' Ratings of a Videotaped Counselor's Effectiveness .San Francisco, CA. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager, J. M. Treinen, M. Piombo, & D. F. Hale (1990. ) The courage to counsel. With .Indianapolis, IN. Conference. Level:Regional

G. G. Yager, T. D. Beck, G. T. Williams, B. R. Williams, & J. R. Morris (1989. ) Training field supervisors for adult counseling situations .Boston, Massachusetts. Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. & Beck, T. D. (1988. ) Counseling for the Counselor: A National Survey .Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager, N. O. Misner, G. Duncan, & K. Prine (1988. ) Dealing with Clients Affected by AIDS: A Videotape and Discussion Model for Counselor Education .Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. & Wilson, F. R. (1986. ) Ten suggestions on teaching research to counseling students .Kansas City, MO. Conference. Level:Regional

Yager, G. G. (1987. ) Interpersonal process recall (IPR): Uses in training trauma counselors. A paper presented as part of a symposium entitled "A Training Model for Counseling Trauma Victims" .Washington, D.C.. Conference. Level:National

F. R. Wilson, G. G. Yager, M. Warnke, & P. Dupuy (1987. ) Observers' evaluations of videotaped counselors on a variety of counselor assessment scales . Washington, D.C.. Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. & Beck, T. D. (1986. ) The empathic vs. the non-empathic counselor: Differences in evaluation by observers with experience as clients .San Francisco, CA. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager, E. Sunderland, L. Heilman, K. Genco, F. Repka, P. Sullivan, & J. Livingsto (1984. ) Training supervisors through videotaped vignettes .Houston, Texas. Conference. Level:National

F. R. Wilson, G. Yager, D. Brewer, P. Kinnetz, & N. Owens-Misner (1989. ) The development and validation of an instrument to measure counseling supervisor focus and style .San Francisco, CA. Conference. Level:National

Wilson, F. R. & Yager, G. (1988. ) Generalizability of effectiveness ratings for counselors and their supervisors .St. Louis, MO. Conference. Level:National

G. G. Yager and B. Bernstein (1987. ) Self-Supervision: What to Do When You are Stuck Without an Assigned Supervisor .New Orleans, LA. Conference. Level:National

Yager, G. G. (1985. ) The effects of level of simulation upon observers' ratings of a counselor in a role-played interaction .Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:National

2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Status:Recipient Type:Recognition

2008 Professional Leadership Award North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Status:Recipient

2005 The Herman Peters Award for Significant Impact on the Counseling Profession Ohio Counseling Association Status:Recipient Type:Recognition

2005 Outstanding Professional Teaching Award North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Status:Recipient Type:Recognition

1994 Distinguished Mentor Award Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Status:Recipient Type:Recognition

1992 Mid-Career Award North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Status:Recipient Type:Recognition

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Meeting Conference Organizer Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2007

North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (Membership Co-Chair and Conference Coordinator, 1988 -1991; 2000-2015 ) Committee Chair Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 1988 -2015

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (Membership Committee ) Committee Chair Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2002 -2011

Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honor Society President Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:International 2002 -2003

President, North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision President Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 1991 -1992

President, Ohio Association for Counselor Education and Supervision President Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:State 1987 -1988

Counselor Education and Supervision Editorial Board Member Type:Editorial Service Level:National 1980 -1988

American Association for Counseling and Development Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH (Convention Services Co-Coordinator ) Conference Organizer Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 1989 -1990