Abby Bjornsen
Dr. Abby Bjornsen-Ramig
- Counseling, Associate Professor
General Information
Biography
I am a licensed as a psychologist in the state of Nebraska. I teach graduate-level coursework in the UNO Department of Counseling, and advise students in both Clinical Mental Health and Student Affairs in Higher Education. I serve as Program Coordinator for the Student Affairs in Higher Education concentration. I supervise student thesis projects, and mentor students in research in a variety of capacities. I frequently engage in multidisciplinary collaborative research with my colleagues at UNO and at other institutions.
Teaching Interests
I teach Assessment in Counseling, and Work and Wellness, and Counseling Practices. I also teach and supervise clinical practicum and internship.
Research Interests
I engage in a multidisciplinary research on a variety of topics related to wellness and career development in college students and student-athletes.
Service Summary
I serve on many committees at the departmental, college, university, community, and professional levels. Most recently, I am creating a grant-funded webinar on work wellness for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.
Awards and Honors
Career Development Quarterly 2016 Article of the Year, Scholarship/Research - 2017
Education
Ph D, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, Counseling Psychology, Vocational Psychology, 2011