Haiwen Yang

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Core Faculty, School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Summary of Education and Relevant Experience

B.A., Shanghai International Studies University; M.A., Speech Communication, M.A., Community Counseling (MFT track), Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno.
Haiwen Yang received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, has trained and supervised graduate students and taught both undergraduate and graduate counseling and educational psychology courses at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). For several years Yang was a graduate teaching assistant for advanced research and statistics courses. She worked with individuals, couples, families and groups in a university clinic setting and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Affiliations

Publications

Yang, H., Harlow, S., Maddux, C., & Smaby, M. (2006). "The Impact of Cross-Cultural Experiences on Worldviews of Chinese International Students." Counseling & Values, 51, 21-38.

Professional Presentations

Yang, H. & Harlow, S. "The Impact of Cross-Cultural Experience on Worldviews." American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, March, 2004 (refereed).

Awards and Recognition

Outstanding College of Education Graduate Student, University of Nevada-Reno College of Education's Awards of Achievement, 2001

Professional Interests

  • Cross-cultural counseling
  • Developing a cultural identity development model for international students

On Interest Area

"My current teaching interests at Antioch includes multicultural perspectives, research methods, and counseling skills. My research interests include cross-cultural counseling; developing a cultural identity development model for international students; and the acculturation process of Asian Americans, Asian immigrants and Asian international students. For my counseling practice, I am interested in working with individuals, couples, families and groups."

On Teaching at Antioch

"I feel very fortunate and proud to be part of the Antioch community because diversity, reflective practice, and integration of theory into practice are strongly valued and implemented in the curriculum. Our students’ motivation to learn, their commitment to learning and growth, and their creativity stimulate and challenge me to continuously refine my thinking and skills in teaching."

Contact Information

School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy
206-268-4810
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