General Information
Biography
Ashley J. Blount is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling in the College of Education at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Her research interests include: Women's Health, Counselor Education & Supervision, and Athletes & Athletic Family Systems.
Teaching Interests
Wellness Counseling, Introduction to Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Internship, Group Theory & Techniques, Counseling Theories, Diversity & Wellness
Research Interests
Women's Health & Perinatal Wellness, Counselor Education and Supervision, Athletes and Athletic Family Systems
Service Summary
Dr. Blount is the current Graduate Review Committee Chair (GRC) in the Department of Counseling, is on numerous Journal Review Committees, and is a member of numerous Department, College, and University Service assignments.
Awards and Honors
American Counseling Association (ACA) Garry R. Waltz Trailblazer Award, Leadership - 2021
Best Practices Researcher Award, Scholarship/Research - 2017
Education
Ph D, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Counselor Education, Counseling; Wellness; Supervision, 2015
Licensures and Certifications
National Certified Counselor (NCC) 300965, National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), 01/01/2013
Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity
Selected Publications
Blount, Ashley, Bjornsen, Abby, Schneider, Kara. 2024. Love and basketball: The Wives and partners within Athletic Family Systems. , Social Sciences.
Blount, Ashley, Adams, Charmayne, Anderson-Berry , Ann , Hanson , Corrine , Pendyala, Gurudutt. 2021. Biopsychosocial Factors During the Perinatal Period: Risks, Preventative Factors, and Implications for Healthcare Professionals, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 18, 5, 1-12.