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Education
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Ohio University (2017)
- M.Ed., Counseling, Ohio University (2011)
- B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Bowling Green State University (2009)
Research Interests
- Mental health and the Black church
- Multicultural issues and counseling
- Multicultural issues and counseling
- Group work
Kendra Jackson, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor of Counseling
- Counseling Practicum and Internship Coordinator
- Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Education
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Ohio University (2017)
- M.Ed., Counseling, Ohio University (2011)
- B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Bowling Green State University (2009)
Research Interests
- Mental health and the Black church
- Multicultural issues and counseling
- Multicultural issues and counseling
- Group work
Dr. Kendra Jackson is an assistant professor of counseling at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where she teaches courses such as Multicultural Counseling, Internship, Human Growth and Development and Group Counseling. Dr. Jackson is passionate about using faith to inform counseling as her students learn how to counsel individuals through trauma, depression, addiction and more.
Dr. Jackson received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Education in Counseling with a specialization in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling from Ohio University. In 2017, she completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Ohio University. Her dissertation was titled “A Qualitative Study: Understanding the Perceptions of Black Pentecostal Pastors Towards Mental Health and Collaborating With Mental Health Counselors.”
Dr. Jackson is a member of the Michigan Counseling Association, the American Counseling Association and the board and leadership team for the Association for Specialists in Group Work. She enjoys baking from scratch, bowling, spending time with her friends and family, shopping and traveling.
“Counseling is a ministry and I must do God’s work, assisting in the healing and growth of children and families, but also guiding students in utilizing the gifts that God has placed within them as they transform the lives of many through the ministry of counseling.”
Contact Info
- Phone:616.222.1455
- Email:kendra.jackson@cornerstone.edu
Hobbies
- Baking from scratch
- Bowling
- Scrapbooking
- Watching sports (basketball)
- Traveling
- Shopping
- Spending time with friends and family
Campus Involvement
- Intercultural Studies Lecture Series Coordinator
- CU Diversity Committee
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum & Internship Coordinator
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Advisory Council
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Re-accreditation and Assessment of Student Learning Committee Member
Presentations
- Jackson, K.L., & Prasath, P.R. (2020). Fostering Hope by Incorporating Mindful Photography Techniques into Experiential Positive Psychotherapy Interventions among Latinx Youth. Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW). El Dorado, Puerto Rico.
- Selvaraj, P.R. & Jackson, K.L. (2019). Creativity Meets Teaching: Using Experiential Mindful Photography for Enhancing the Counselor Education Learning Experience. Presentation. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). Seattle, WA.
- Jackson, K.L. (2019). Multicultural Counseling Make-Over: Creative Strategies for Revamping the Multicultural Counseling Course. Presentation. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). Seattle, WA.
- Jackson, K.L. & Selvaraj, P.R. (2018). New to Teaching Group Course? 90 min Pit-Stop to Acquire Creative Teaching. Presentation. Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW). Savannah, GA.
- Jackson, K.L. & Henry, J.S. (2017). G3: Gatekeeping Guarantees Growth of the Profession. Presentation. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). Chicago, IL.
Licenses and Professional Memberships
- Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
- Michigan Counseling Association (MCA)
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- National Certified Counselor
- Licensed School Counselor
- Certified Family Life Educator
Awards and Recognitions
- Faculty Teaching Excellence of the Year Award at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University (2020)
