Dr. Julie Merriman

Education:
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., B.A., Tarleton State University

325-665-4381
julie.merriman@nwciowa.edu

Dr. Julie Merriman is an experienced educator and clinician. Prior to joining Northwestern's faculty, she was the associate dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, as well as an associate professor of counseling, at Tarleton State University. She has been in private practice since 2000 and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, a Registered Trauma Therapist, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist, a Certified School Counselor K-12, and trained as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She also worked with children, adolescents and families at mental health and psychiatric centers in Dodge City, Kansas, and Abilene, Texas. Dr. Merriman earned a bachelor's degree in government and social work and an M.Ed. in guidance and counseling from Tarleton State. She subsequently earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Texas Tech University.

+Publications and presentationsFUNDED GRANTS Texans Fighting Food Insecurities and Depression, 2019, Texas Health Resources Rural Collaborations for Mental Health Services, 2018, Hogg Foundation South Africa FDA Grant, funded by FDA, 2015, assisted with evaluation component TREAT Research Grant, (in progress), The Meadows Foundation Services to At-Risk Youth, 2008, funded by Department of Family Protective Services. PEI Services to At-Risk Families, 2008, funded by Department of Family Protective Services. PUBLICATIONS Dissertation Merriman, J. (2011). Effects of a Prevention-Based Training on Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction with Licensed Professional Counselor Interns in Texas Book Chapters Merriman, J. (2020). Career Counseling - Using Play Therapy in Career Counseling Merriman, J. (2011). Social Justice – Counseling Experiences of Women of Color JOURNAL ARTICLES (refereed) Merriman, J. (2015). Enhancing Counselor Internship through Supervision. Journal of Counselor Development Merriman, J. (2015). Effects of Compassion Fatigue Training on Licensed Professional Counselor Interns in Texas. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, & Research, 42(1), 40-53. Snyder, D., Merriman, J., Rugari, S., Stewart, A. (2012). Equine Assisted Therapy Helps Special-Needs Students. National High School Today, (6)2, 27. Merriman, J. (1999). Leadership Conference. Gifted Child Today, (22)5, 18-27.

+Professional experienceClinical Director, Brazos Recovery, 2021 Associate Dean (2018-2021), Department Head (2014-2018), and Associate Professor (2010-Present), Tarleton State University Private Practice, 1999-Present Conference Chair, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2012 Family Services Director, New Horizons, Abilene, Texas, 2006-2008 Director of Adolescent Services, Abilene Psychiatric Center, Abilene, Texas, 2005-2006 Children and Adolescent Services Director, Area Mental Health Center, Dodge City, Kansas, 2004-2005 Director/Principal and Lead Therapist, Area Mental Health Center, 2001-2004 School Counselor, NCA Coordinator and Testing Coordinator, Ingalls (Kansas) Unified School District, 2000-2001

+MembershipsEmotional Transformation Therapy Board, Conference Chair ETTIA Research Board American Counselor Association Association for Play Therapy Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors

+HonorsChi Sigma Honor Society Golden Key International Honor Society Recipient of National Teacher's Scholarship from Target Nominated Gifted/Talented Teacher of the Year All American Scholar Pi Lambda Theta Educator Honor Society Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society