Faculty Profile

Dee Ray

Title
Professor
Department
Counseling and Higher Education
College
College of Education

    

Education

PhD, University of North Texas, 1998.
Major: Counseling and Student Services
Degree Specialization: Counselor Education
MEd, Vanderbilt University, 1990.
Major: Human Development Counseling
BS, Vanderbilt University, 1989.
Major: Human Development/Secondary Education

Current Scheduled Teaching*

COUN 6260.001, Counseling Principles and Process V, Spring 2024
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2024
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2024

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching*

COUN 6250.001, Counseling Principles and Process IV, Fall 2023 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2023
COUN 6950.715, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 8W2 2023
COUN 5700.001, Introduction to Play Therapy, Fall 2023 SPOT
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2023
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2023
COUN 6950.710, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W2 2023
COUN 6900.708, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2023
COUN 6090.001, Counselor Supervision, Spring 2023 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2023
COUN 6130.001, Research in Counseling, Spring 2023 SPOT
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2023
COUN 6630.001, Advanced Play Therapy, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2022
COUN 5700.001, Introduction to Play Therapy, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 5900.700, Special Problems, Fall 2022
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2022
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2022
COUN 6155.001, Applying Quantitative Research Concepts in Play Therapy, Summer 3W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6950.702, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2022
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2022
COUN 5900.002, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2022
COUN 6090.001, Counselor Supervision, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2022
COUN 6130.001, Research in Counseling, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2022
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2022
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2021
COUN 5640.001, Play Based Group and Family Counseling, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6125.001, Quantitative Research in Counseling Specialty Area, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2021
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2021
COUN 6950.702, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2021
COUN 6950.708, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2021
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2021
COUN 6090.001, Counselor Supervision, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2021
COUN 5700.001, Introduction to Play Therapy, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2021
COUN 6630.001, Advanced Play Therapy, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6950.704, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2020
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2020
COUN 5700.001, Introduction to Play Therapy, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Fall 2020
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2020
COUN 6155.001, Applying Quantitative Research Concepts in Play Therapy, Summer 3W1 2020 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2020
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2020
COUN 6900.704, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2020
COUN 6090.001, Counselor Supervision, Spring 2020 Syllabus
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2020
COUN 6130.001, Research in Counseling, Spring 2020 Syllabus
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2020
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2020
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2019
COUN 6950.800, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2019
COUN 5700.001, Introduction to Play Therapy, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 5640.001, Play Based Group and Family Counseling, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2019
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2019
COUN 6950.700, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W2 2019
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2019
COUN 6900.704, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2019
COUN 6090.001, Counselor Supervision, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2019
COUN 6950.800, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2019
COUN 6130.001, Research in Counseling, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2019
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2019
COUN 6630.001, Advanced Play Therapy, Fall 2018 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2018
COUN 5700.001, Introduction to Play Therapy, Fall 2018 SPOT
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2018
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2018
COUN 6950.700, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W2 2018
COUN 6950.702, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2018
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2018
COUN 5800.001, Studies in Education, Summer 3W1 2018 SPOT
COUN 6230.001, Counseling Principles and Process III : Systems Emphasis, Spring 2018 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2018
COUN 6130.001, Research in Counseling, Spring 2018 SPOT
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2018
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2018
COUN 6220.001, Counseling Principles and Process II : Consultation Emphasis, Fall 2017 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2017
HDFS 3996.702, Honors College Mentored Research Experience, Fall 2017
COUN 5700.001, Introduction to Play Therapy, Fall 2017 SPOT
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2017
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2017
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2017
COUN 6260.001, Counseling Principles and Process VI: Capstone, Spring 2017 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2017
COUN 6130.001, Research in Counseling, Spring 2017 SPOT
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2017
COUN 6630.001, Advanced Play Therapy, Fall 2016 SPOT
COUN 6250.001, Counseling Principles and Process V: Crisis Emphasis, Fall 2016 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2016
COUN 6950.716, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2016
COUN 6950.726, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2016
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2016
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2016
COUN 6240.001, Counseling Principles and Process IV : Career Emphasis, Summer 10W 2016 SPOT
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2016
COUN 5900.706, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2016
COUN 5800.001, Studies in Education, Summer 3W1 2016 SPOT
COUN 6260.001, Counseling Principles and Process VI: Capstone, Spring 2016 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2016
COUN 6130.001, Research in Counseling, Spring 2016 SPOT
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2016
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2016
COUN 6250.001, Counseling Principles and Process V: Crisis Emphasis, Fall 2015 SPOT
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2015
COUN 6950.715, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2015
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Fall 2015 SPOT
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2015
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2015
COUN 6240.001, Counseling Principles and Process IV : Career Emphasis, Summer 10W 2015 SPOT
COUN 6950.702, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2015
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2015
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Summer 5W2 2015
COUN 6900.704, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2015
COUN 5760.001, Appraisal in Child and Adolescent Counseling, Spring 2015
COUN 6260.001, Counseling Principles and Process VI : Program Evaluation Emphasis, Spring 2015
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2015
COUN 5700.001, Introduction to Play Therapy, Spring 2015
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Spring 2015
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2015
COUN 6630.002, Advanced Play Therapy, Fall 2014
COUN 6250.001, Counseling Principles and Process V: Crisis Emphasis, Fall 2014
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2014
COUN 5900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2014
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Fall 2014
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2014
COUN 6240.001, Counseling Principles and Process IV : Career Emphasis, Summer 10W 2014
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W2 2014
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2014
COUN 5900.701, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2014
COUN 6900.704, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2014
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2014
COUN 6260.001, Counseling Principles and Process VI : Program Evaluation Emphasis, Spring 2014
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2014
COUN 5690.004, Practicum in Counseling, Spring 2014
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2014
COUN 6250.001, Counseling Principles and Process V : Group Emphasis, Fall 2013
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2013
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Fall 2013
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2013
COUN 6240.001, Counseling Principles and Process IV : Career Emphasis, Summer 10W 2013
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2013
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2013
COUN 5800.001, Studies in Education, Summer 5W1 2013
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Spring 2013
COUN 6260.001, Counseling Principles and Process VI : Program Evaluation Emphasis, Spring 2013
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2013
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2013
COUN 6250.001, Counseling Principles and Process V : Group Emphasis, Fall 2012
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2012
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Fall 2012
COUN 6900.700, Special Problems, Fall 2012
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2012
COUN 6210.001, Counseling Principles and Process I, Summer 10W 2012
COUN 6240.001, Counseling Principles and Process IV : Group Emphasis, Summer 10W 2012
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2012
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W2 2012
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W2 2012
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2012
COUN 6260.001, Counseling Principles and Process VI : Program Evaluation Emphasis, Spring 2012
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2012
COUN 6950.712, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2012
COUN 6130.001, Research in Counseling, Spring 2012
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2012
COUN 6630.001, Advanced Play Therapy, Fall 2011
COUN 6250.001, Counseling Principles and Process V : Career Development Emphasis, Fall 2011
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2011
COUN 5900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2011
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2011
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2011
COUN 6210.001, Counseling Principles and Process I, Summer 10W 2011
COUN 6240.001, Counseling Principles and Process IV : Group Emphasis, Summer 10W 2011
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2011
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W2 2011
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2011
COUN 5800.001, Studies in Education, Summer 3W1 2011
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Spring 2011
COUN 6260.001, Counseling Principles and Process VI : Program Evaluation Emphasis, Spring 2011
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2011
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2011
COUN 6250.001, Counseling Principles and Process V : Career Development Emphasis, Fall 2010
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2010
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Fall 2010
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2010
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Fall 2010
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2010
COUN 5900.706, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2010
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2010
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W2 2010
COUN 5800.003, Studies in Education, Summer 10W 2010
COUN 5800.701, Studies in Education, Summer 10W 2010
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Spring 2010
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2010
COUN 6032.700, Internship, Spring 2010
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2010
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2009
COUN 5800.001, Studies in Education, Summer 3W1 2009
COUN 5800.700, Studies in Education, Summer 10W 2009
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Spring 2009
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2009
COUN 6032.708, Internship, Spring 2009
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2009
COUN 6950.705, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2008
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Fall 2008
COUN 6031.708, Internship, Fall 2008
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2008
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2008
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Summer 10W 2008
COUN 5900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2008
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W2 2008
COUN 5800.700, Studies in Education, Summer 10W 2008
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Spring 2008
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2008
COUN 6032.708, Internship, Spring 2008
COUN 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2008
COUN 6021.709, Advanced Practicum, in Counseling I., Fall 2007
COUN 6950.705, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2007
COUN 6031.708, Internship, Fall 2007
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2007
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W2 2007
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2007
COUN 5000.001, Filial Therapy, Summer 10W 2007
COUN 5900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2007
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W2 2007
COUN 5800.700, Studies in Education, Summer 10W 2007
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Spring 2007
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2007
COUN 6032.708, Internship, Spring 2007
COUN 5900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2007
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2006
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Fall 2006
COUN 6031.708, Internship, Fall 2006
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2006
COUN 5760.001, Appraisal in Child and Adolescent Counseling, Summer 5W2 2006
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Summer 5W1 2006
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W2 2006
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 5W1 2006
COUN 5721.702, Internship in Counseling II, Summer 10W 2006
COUN 5900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2006
COUN 5800.700, Studies in Education, Summer 10W 2006
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Spring 2006
COUN 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2006
COUN 6032.708, Internship, Spring 2006
COUN 5760.001, Appraisal in Child and Adolescent Counseling, Fall 2005
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Fall 2005
COUN 6031.708, Internship, Fall 2005
COUN 5900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2005
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2005
COUN 5000.001, Filial Therapy, Summer 10W 2005
COUN 5721.700, Internship in Counseling II, Summer 5W2 2005
COUN 5690.003, Practicum in Counseling, Summer 10W 2005
COUN 5900.705, Special Problems, Summer 5W2 2005
COUN 5800.701, Studies in Education, Summer 5W2 2005
COUN 5770.001, Counseling in the Elementary School, Spring 2005
COUN 6032.708, Internship, Spring 2005
COUN 5900.721, Special Problems, Spring 2005
COUN 6950.709, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2004
COUN 5640.001, Group Play Therapy, Fall 2004
COUN 6031.708, Internship, Fall 2004
COUN 5900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2004
COUN 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2004

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Publications

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book
Ray, D. C. (2023). Ray, D. (2023). Playful education: Using play therapy strategies to elevate your classroom. Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2022). Ray, D., Ogawa, Y., & Cheng, Y. (Eds.). (2022). Multicultural play therapy: Making the most of cultural opportunities. Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2016). Ray, D. (Ed.). (2016). A therapist’s guide to child development: The extraordinarily normal years. New York: Routledge..
Sweeney, D., Baggerly, ., Ray, D. C. (2014). Sweeney, D., Baggerly, J., & Ray, D. (2014). Group play therapy: A dynamic approach. New York: Routledge. New York: Routledge.
Ray, D. C. (2011). Advanced play therapy: Essential conditions, knowledge, and skills for child practice. New York: Routledge.
Baggerly, J., Ray, D. C., Bratton, S. (2010). Child-centered play therapy research: The evidence base for e ffective practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Ray, D. C. (2009). Child centered play therapy treatment manual. Royal Oak, MI: Self Esteem Shop.
Engels, D., Barrio Minton, C., Ray, D. C. (2009). The professional counselor: Portfolio, competencies, performance guidelines, and assessment. (4), . Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Landreth, G., Sweeney, D., Ray, D. C., Homeyer, L., Glover, G. (2007). Play therapy interventions with children's problems: Case studies with DSM-IV-TR diagnoses. Chinese translation.. Chinese Connection Agency.
Landreth, G., Sweeney, D., Ray, D. C., Homeyer, L., Glover, G. (2005). Play therapy interventions with children's problems. (2), . Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing.
Engels, D. W., Altekruse, M. K., Berg, R., Bratton, S. C., Chandler, C. K., Coy, D. R., Durodoye, B., Gieda, M., Harris, H., Holden, J. M., Kern, C. W., Norton, E. D., Ray, D. C. (2004). The professional counselor: Portfolio, competencies, performance guidelines and assessment. (3), . American Counseling Association.
Book Chapter
Ray, D. C. (2022). Ogawa, Y., Cheng, Y., & Ray, D. (2022). Cultural opportunities and comfort in play therapy. In D. Ray, Y. Ogawa, & Y. Cheng (Eds.), Multicultural play therapy: Making the most of cultural opportunities. Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2022). Ray, D., Chung, R., Turner, K., & Aguilar, E. (2022). The multicultural playroom: A Delphi study. In D. Ray, Y. Ogawa, & Y. Cheng (Eds.), Multicultural play therapy: Making the most of cultural opportunities. Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2022). Ray, D., Ogawa, Y., & Cheng, Y. (2022). Cultural humility and the play therapist. In D. Ray, Y. Ogawa, & Y. Cheng (Eds.), Multicultural play therapy: Making the most of cultural opportunities. Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2020). Ray, D. (2020). Perspective, process, and practice questions. In R. Grant, J. Stone, & C. Mellethin (Eds.), Play therapy theories and perspectives: Diversity of thought in the field. New York, NY: Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D. C., & Robinson, H. (2019). The clinic as the classroom: Blending educational and clinical preparation in play therapy. In E. Dugan, K. Vaughn, & K. Camelford (Eds.), Developing and Sustaining Play Therapy Clinics (pp. 109-130). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-8226-7.ch004.
Ray, D. C. (2018). Ray, D. (2018). Endings. In M. Robson, & S. Pattison (Eds.), The handbook of counselling children and young people (2nd ed.) (pp. 232-248). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage..
Ray, D. C. (2018). Ray, D. (2018). Randomized controlled trials. In C. Wachter Morris, & K. Wester (Eds.), Making research relevant: Applied research designs for the mental health practitioner (pp. 125-140). New York, NY: Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2018). Ray, D., & Lankford, C. (2018). Relational transformation: Child-centered play therapy with pre- and early adolescents. In. E. Green, J. Baggerly, & A. Myrick (Eds.), Play therapy with preteens (pp. 89-105). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield..
Ray, D. C. (2017). Opiola, K., & Ray, D. (2017). Child-centered play therapy with children who are dying. In L. Rubin (Ed.), Handbook of medical play therapy and child life: Clinical interventions for children and adolescent (pp. 195-217). New York: Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2017). Ray, D. (2017). Relating when relating is hard: Working with aggression in play therapy. In S. Daniel & C. Trevarthen (Eds.), Rhythms of relating in children’s therapies (pp. 188-206). London, UK: Jessica Kingsley..
Ray, D. C. (2016). Bratton, S., & Ray, D. (2016). Future directions for empirically supported play interventions. In L. Reddy, T. Files-Hall, & C. Schaefer (Eds.), Empirically based play interventions for children (2nd ed.) (265-284). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association..
Ray, D. C. (2016). Ray, D., & Bratton, S. (2016). Child centered play therapy for school prevention. In L. Reddy, T. Files-Hall, & C. Schaefer (Eds.), Empirically based play interventions for children (2nd ed.) (pp. 55-73). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association..
Ray, D. C. (2016). Ray, D., & Jayne, K. (2016). Humanistic psychotherapy with children. In D. Cain, K. Keenan, & S. Rubin (Eds), Humanistic psychotherapies: Handbook of research and practice (pp. 387-418). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association..
Ray, D. C. (2016). Ray, D., & Stulmaker, H. (2016). Methodologies suited to the study of play therapy. In K. O’Connor, L. Braverman, & C. Schaefer (Eds.), Handbook of play therapy (pp. 631-650). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley..
Ray, D. C. (2016). Ray, D., Stulmaker, H., & Bratton, S. (2016). Anxiety disorders. In B. Flamez & C. Sheperis (Eds.), Diagnosing and treating children and adolescents: A guide for mental health professionals (pp. 235-258). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley..
Ojiambo, D., Taylor, L., Ray, D. C. (2016). The extraordinary 10-year-old.. The extraordinary 10-year-old. In D. C. Ray (Ed.), Therapist's guide to child development: The extraordinarily normal years (pp. 136-151). New York, NY: Routledge..
Wilson, B., Ray, D. C. (2016). The extraordinary nine-year-old. A therapist’s guide to child development: The extraordinary ordinary years. New York, NY: Routledge.
Ray, D. C. (2015). Paz, M., & Ray, D. (2015). Garden of care. In S. Degges-White & B. Colon (Eds.), Expressive arts interventions for school counselors (291-293). New York, NY: Springer..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Ray, D. (2015). Endings. In M. Robson, S. Pattison, & A. Beynon (Eds.), The handbook for counseling children and young people (pp. 229-243). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Ray, D. (2015). Research in play therapy: Empirical support for practice. In D. Crenshaw and A. Stewart (Eds), Play Therapy: A comprehensive guide to theory and practice (pp. 467-482). New York: Guilford..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Ray, D., & Landreth, G. (2015). Child centered play therapy. In D. Crenshaw and A. Stewart (Eds.), Play therapy: A comprehensive guide to theory and practice (pp. 3-16). New York: Guilford..
Ray, D. C. (2014). Bratton, S., Ray, D., Lindo, N., Landreth, G. (2014). Terapia de juego centrada en el niño (TJCN): Teoría, investigación y práctica, en Segrera, Alberto S., Jeffrey H.D. Cornelius-White, Michael Behr y Silvia Lombardi (Editores): Consultorías y psicoterapias centradas en la persona y experienciales, Buenos Aires, Gran Aldea Editores, pp. 249-269..
Ray, D. C., Sullivan, J., Carlson, S. (2012). Relational intervention: Child centered play therapy with children on t he autism spectrum. L. Gallo-Lopez & L. Rubin (Eds.), Play-based interventions for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. 159-175. New York: Routledge.
Ray, D. C. (2010). Challenges and barriers to implementing play therapy in schools. A. Drewes & C. Schaefer (Eds.), School-Based Play Therapy. 73-88. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
Ray, D. C., Edwards, N. (2010). Play therapy effect on relationship stress. J. Baggerly, D. Ray, & S. Bratton (Eds.), Child-centered play therapy research: The evidence base for effective practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Ray, D. C. (2010). Play therapy with children exhibiting ADHD. J. Baggerly, D. Ray, & S. Bratton (Eds.), Child- centered play therapy research: The evidence base for effective practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Ray, D. C., Bratton, S. (2010). What the research shows about play therapy: Twenty-first century update. J. Baggerly, D. Ray, & S. Bratton (Eds.), Child-centered play therapy research: The evidence base for effective practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Ray, D. C. (2009). Challenges and barriers to implementing play therapy in schools. A. Drewes & C. Schaefer School-Based Play Therapy. 73-88. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
Bratton, S., Ray, D. C., Landreth, G. (2008). Play Therapy. A. Gross (Ed.) Handbook of clinical psychology, Vol2: children and adolescents. 577-625, . Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
Ray, D. C., Schottelkorb, A. (2008). Practical person-centered theory application in the schools. A. Vernon & T. Kottman Counseling Theories: Practical Applications with Children and Adolescents in School.
Ray, D. C., Ogawa, Y. (2008). Supervision of Group Play Therapy. A. Drewes & J. Mullen (Eds.) Supervision can be playful. 159-171. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Ray, D. C. (2006). Evidence-based play therapy. C. Schaefer & C. Schaefer (Eds.), Contemporary Play Therapy. 136-157. New York: Guilford.
Ray, D. C. (2006). Play therapy supervision. T.K. Neill (Ed.), Helping Others Help Children: Clinical Supervision of Child Psychotherapy. 89-108. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
Bratton, S., Ray, D. C. (2001). Humanistic play therapy. D. Cain & J. Seeman (Eds.), Humanistic psychotherapies: Handbook of research and practice. 369-402. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
Ray, D. C. (2001). The title of therapy. H. Kaduson, & C. Schaefer (Eds.), 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson.
Bratton, S., Ray, D. C. (1999). Group puppetry. D. Sweeney, & L. Homeyer (Eds.), Handbook of group play therapy: How to do it, how it works, whom it's best for. 267-277. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Book Review
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D. (2019). Review/endorsement. Tucker, C. (2020). Counseling at the beginning: Interventions and issues in infancy and early childhood. New York, NY: Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2018). Ray, D. (2018). Review/endorsement. Kottman, T., & Meany-Walen, K. (2018). Doing play therapy. New York, NY: Guilford Press..
Ray, D. C. (2017). Ray, D. (2017). Review/endorsement. Courtney, J., & Nolan, R. (2017). Touch in child counseling and play therapy. New York, NY: Routledge..
Ray, D. C. (2017). Ray, D. (2017). Review/endorsement. Malchiodi, C., & Crenshaw, D. (2017). What to do when children clam up in psychotherapy. New York, NY: Guilford..
Ray, D. C. (2009). Play Therapy Theory and Practice: Comparing Theories and Techniques.. (14), . Play Therapy Magazine.
Broadcast Media
Ray, D. C. (2020). Ray, D., & McClintock, D. (2020). Play in the Everyday Season 4 Podcast. cpt.unt.edu.
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D., & McClintock, D. (2019). Play in the Everyday: Season 3. Podcast. Cpt.unt.edu.
Ray, D. C. (2018). Ray, D., & McClintock, D. (2018). Play in the Everyday: Season 2. Podcast. Cpt.unt.edu.
Ray, D. C. (2017). Ray, D., & McClintock, D. (2017). Play in the Everyday: Season 1. Podcast. Cpt.unt.edu.
Journal Article
Line, A. V., Ray, D. C. (2023). Intake procedures for Child-Parent Relationship Therapy: Moving toward an evidence-based process.. International Journal of Play Therapy. 32(2), 14.
Ray, D. C. (2022). Burgin, E., & Ray, D. (2022). Child-centered play therapy and childhood depression: An effectiveness study in schools. Journal of Child and Family Studies. doi:10.1007/s10826-021-02198-6. Journal of Child and Family Studies.
Ray, D. C. (2022). Ray, D. C., Burgin, E., Gutierrez, D., Ceballos, P., & Lindo, N. (2022). Child‐centered play therapy and adverse childhood experiences: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Counseling & Development, 100(2), 134–145. doi:10.1002/jcad.12412. Journal of Counseling and Development.
Ray, D. C. (2022). Tapia, F. J. L., Ray, D. C., Allan, R., & Reyes, A. G. (2022). Emotionally focused therapists’ experiences serving interabled couples in couple therapy: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12594.
Ray, D. C. (2022). Weeks, S. E., & Ray, D. C. (2022). Creativity in child assessment practices: Experiences with a developmentally-appropriate feedback model. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. doi: 10.1080/15401383.2022.2076000.
Ray, D. C. (2021). Ray, D., Lankford, C., McCullough, R., & Woehler, E. (2021). Exploring counselor experiences of training in relational depth: An interpretive phenomenological inquiry. Journal of Counseling & Development, 99, 84-95.. Journal of Counseling and Development.
Ray, D. C. (2021). Taylor, L., & Ray, D. C. (2021). Child-centered play therapy and social–emotional competencies of African American children: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Play Therapy, 30(2), 74–85. https://doi-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/10.1037/pla0000152.
Ray, D. C. (2021). Walker, K., Ray, D., & Lollar, S. (2021). Integrating Humanistic Counseling and Ecotherapy. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research. 1-16. 10.1080/15566382.2021.1949209.. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, & Research.
Taylor, L. K., Ray, D. C. (2021). Child-Centered Play Therapy and Social-Emotional Competencies of African American Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial International Journal of Play Therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy. 30(2), 74-85.
Ray, D. C. (2020). Burgin, E. E., & Ray, D. C. (2020). Military-connected children: Applying the competencies for counseling military populations. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 6, 124-136. https://doi-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/10.1080/23727810.2020.1729011. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling.
Ray, D. C. (2020). Haas, S. C., & Ray, D. C. (2020). Child-centered play therapy with children affected by adverse childhood experiences: A single-case design. International Journal of Play Therapy, 29(4), 223–236. https://doi-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/10.1037/pla0000135. International Journal of Play Therapy.
Ray, D. C. (2020). Lee, K. R., & Ray, D. C. (2020). Child-centered play therapy parent services: A Q-methodological investigation. International Journal of Play Therapy, 29(3), 131–143. https://doi-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/10.1037/pla0000120. International Journal of Play Therapy.
Ray, D. C. (2020). Ray, D. C., Angus, E., Robinson, H., Kram, K., Tucker, S., Haas, S., & McClintock, D. (2020). Relationship between adverse childhood experiences, social-emotional competencies, and problem behaviors among elementary-aged children. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 6(1), 70–82. https://doi-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/10.1080/23727810.2020.1719354. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling.
Ray, D. C. (2020). Turner, R., Schoeneberg, C., Ray, D., & Lin, Y.-W. (2020). Establishing play therapy competencies: A Delphi study. International Journal of Play Therapy, 29(4), 177–190. https://doi-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/10.1037/pla0000138. International Journal of Play Therapy.
Ray, D. C. (2020). Webster, L. C., Holden, J. M., Ray, D. C., Price, E., & Hastings, T. M. (2020). The impact of psychotherapeutic reiki on anxiety. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 15, 311-326. https://libproxy.library.unt.edu:2147/10.1080/15401383.2019.1688214. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health.
Ray, D. C. (2019). Blalock, S. M., Lindo, N., & Ray, D. C. (2019). Individual and group child‐centered play therapy: Impact on social‐emotional competencies. Journal of Counseling & Development, 97(3), 238–249.. Journal of Counseling and Development. 97, 238-249.
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D. (2019). The child and the counselor: Relational humanism in the playroom and beyond. The Journal of Humanistic Counseling, 58, 68-82.. Journal of Humanistic Counseling. 58, 68-82.
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D. C. (2019). The encounter group in counseling training: Is it therapy? Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies, 18, 314-324.. Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies. 18, 314-324.
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D., Lankford, C., McCullough, R., & Woehler, E. (2019). Relational depth in counselor education. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, & Research, 46, 77-90.. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, & Research.
Ray, D. C. (2019). Tapia-Fuselier, J. L., Jr., & Ray, D. C. (2019). Culturally and linguistically responsive play therapy: Adapting child-centered play therapy for Deaf children. International Journal of Play Therapy. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pla0000091 SJR h-index = 25. International Journal of Play Therapy. 28, 79-87.
Blalock, S., Lindo, N. A., Ray, D. (2019). Individual and Group Child-centered Play Therapy: Impact on Social-Emotional Competencies. Journal of Counseling and Development. 97, 238-249.
Ray, D. C. (2018). Agarwal, S., & Ray, D. (2018). Play therapy in residential treatment centers for children. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886571X.2018.1536496 SJR h-index = 18.
Ray, D. C. (2018). Ener, E., & Ray, D. (2018). Exploring characteristics of children presenting to counseling for grief and loss. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27, 860-871.. Journal of Child and Family Studies.
Ray, D. C. (2018). Ray, D., & Cheng, Y. (2018). Child-centered group play therapy: Therapeutic power of relationship. Journal of Taiwan Play Therapy..
Ray, D. C. (2018). Wilson, B., & Ray, D. (2018). Child Centered Play Therapy: Aggression, empathy, and self-regulation. Journal of Counseling & Development, 96, 399-409. Impact factor: .545 SJR H-index = 64. Journal of Counseling and Development. 96, 399-409.
Ray, D. C. (2017). Parker, M., & Ray, D. (2017). School counseling needs of Latino students. Journal of School Counseling, 15(16). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v15n16.pdf. Journal of School Counseling. 15, .
Ray, D. C. (2017). Ray, D., Lilly, J.P., Gallina, N., MacIan, P., & Wilson, B. (2017). Evaluation of Bikers Against Child Abuse program: A community intervention for child abuse victims. Evaluation and Program Planning, 65, 124-130..
Ray, D. C. (2017). Ray, D., Purswell, K., Haas, S., & Aldrete, C. (2017). Child-centered play therapy Research Integrity Checklist: Development, reliability, and use. International Journal of Play Therapy, 26, 207-217.. International Journal of Play Therapy.
Ray, D. C. (2017). Ritzi, R., Ray, D., Schumann, B. (2017). Intensive short-term child centered play therapy and externalizing behaviors in children. International Journal of Play Therapy, 26, 33-46.. International Journal of Play Therapy.
Ray, D. C. (2016). Cheng, Y., & Ray, D. (2016). Child centered group play therapy: Impact on social emotional assets of Kindergarten children. Journal for Specialists in Group Work. DOI: 10.1080/01933922.2016.1197350.
Ray, D. C. (2016). Jayne, K., & Ray, D. (2016). Child-centered play therapy as a comprehensive school counseling approach: Directions for research and practice. Person Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies, 15, 5-18..
Ray, D. C. (2016). Ray, D., Huffman, D., Christian, D., & Wilson, B. (2016). Experiences of male counselor educators: An exploratory study of relationship boundaries. The Professional Counselor, 6, 107-120.. The Professional Counselor. 6, 107-120.
Ray, D. C., Huffman, D. D., Christian, D., Wilson, B. Relationship boundaries: Complex roles of the male counselor educator. The Professional Counselor.
Ray, D. C. (2015). Dillman Taylor, D., Ray, D., & Henson, R. (2015). Development and factor structure of the Adlerian Personality Priority Assessment. Archives of Assessment Psychology, 5, 23-36..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Jayne, K., & Ray, D. (2015). Play therapists’ demonstration of the attitudinal conditions in child-centered play therapy. Person Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies, 14, 119-136.
Ray, D. C. (2015). Jayne, K., & Ray, D. (2015). Therapist-provided conditions in child-centered play therapy. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, 54, 86-103.
Ray, D. C. (2015). Ray, D. (2015). Launching a new era for child and adolescent counselors. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 1, 1-2..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Ray, D. (2015). Single case research design and analysis: Counseling applications. Journal of Counseling & Development, 93, 394-402..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Ray, D., Armstrong, S., Balkin, R., & Jayne, K. (2015). Child centered play therapy in the schools: Review and meta-analysis. Psychology in the Schools, 52, 107-123..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Stulmaker, H., & Ray, D. (2015). Child centered play therapy with young children who are anxious: A controlled trial. Children and Youth Services Review, 57, 127-133..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Ware Balch, J., & Ray, D. (2015). Emotional assets of children with autism spectrum disorder: A single case therapeutic outcome experiment. Journal of Counseling & Development, 93, 429-439..
Ray, D. C. (2014). Purswell, K., & Ray, D. (2014). Research with small samples: Considerations for single case and randomized small group experimental designs. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 5, 116-126..
Ray, D. C. (2014). Ray, D., Jayne, K., & Miller, R. (2014). Master counselors as teachers: Clinical experiences of counselor educators. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 36, 78-93.
Ray, D. C. (2014). Ray, D., Jayne, K., & Stulmaker, H. (2014). A way of being in the playroom: Experience-expression congruence model (EECM). International Journal of Play Therapy, 23, 18-30.
Ray, D. C. (2014). Scholl, M., Ray, D., & Brady-Amoon, P. (2014). Humanistic counseling process, outcomes, and research. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, 53, 218-239..
Ray, D. C. (2014). Swan, K., & Ray, D. (2014). Effects of child-centered play therapy on irritability and hyperactivity behaviors of children with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, 53, 120-133..
Ray, D. C., Stulmaker, H., Lee, K., Silverman, W. (2013). Child centered play therapy and impairment: Exploring relationships and constructs. International Journal of Play Therapy. 22, 13-27.
Holliman, R., Ray, D. C. (2013). Development of the Child Interpersonal Relationship and Attitudes Assessment (CIRAA). International Journal of Play Therapy. 22, 59-74.
Wilder, C., Ray, D. C. (2013). Parent preferences for secondary school counselor activities. Journal of Professional Counseling. 40, 12-24.
Ray, D. C., Lee, K., Meany-Walen, K., Carlson, S., Carnes-Holt, K., Ware, J. (2013). Use of toys in child centered play therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy. 22, 43-57.
Ray, D. C., Lee, C., Meany-Walen, K., Carlson, S., Carnes Holt, K., Ware, J. (2013). Use of toys in child-centered play therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy. 22, 43-57.
Foster, R., Ray, D. C. (2012). Ethical issues in determining authorship credit in published faculty-student collaborations. Counseling & Values. 57, 214-228.
Blanco, P., Ray, D. C., Holliman, R. (2012). Long-term child centered play therapy and academic achievement of children: A follow-up study. International Journal of Play Therapy. 21, 1-13.
Tsai, M., Ray, D. C. (2011). Children in therapy: Learning from evaluation of university-based community counseling clinical services. Children and Youth Services Review. 33(6), 901-09.
Blanco, P., Ray, D. C. (2011). Play therapy in the schools: A best practice for improving academic achievement. Journal of Counseling and Development. 89, 235-242.
Tsai, M., Ray, D. C. (2011). Play therapy outcome prediction: An exploratory study at a university-based clinic. International Journal of Play Therapy. 20(2), 94-108.
Ray, D. C., Hull, D., Thacker, A., Pace, L., Swan, K., Carlson, S., Sullivan, J. (2011). Research in counseling: A 10 year review to inform practice. Journal of Counseling and Development. 89, 349-359.
Ray, D. C., Schottelkorb, A. (2010). Single case design: A primer for play therapists. International Journal of Play Therapy. 19, 39-53.
Ray, D. C., Barrio Minton, C., Schottelkorb, A., Brown, A. (2010). Single-case design in child counseling research: Implications for counselor education. Counselor Education and Supervision. 49, 193-208.
Schottelkorb, A., Ray, D. C. (2009). ADHD symptom reduction in elementary students: A single-case effectiveness design. Professional School Couseling Journal. 13, 11-22.
Ray, D. C., Blanco, P., Sullivan, J., Holliman, R. (2009). An Exploratory Study of Child-Centered Play Therapy with Aggressive Children. International Journal of Play Therapy. 18, 162-175.
Landreth, G., Ray, D. C., Bratton, S. (2009). Play therapy in elementary schools. Psychology in the Schools. 46, 281-289.
Helker, W., Ray, D. C. (2009). The Impact of Child Teacher Relationship Training on Teachers' and Aides' Use of Relationship-Building Skills and the Effects on Student Classroom Behavior. International Journal of Play Therapy. 18, 70-83.
Ray, D. C. (2008). Impact of play therapy on parent-child relationship stress in a mental health clinic setting. British Journal of Guidance & Counseling. 36, 165-187.
Ray, D. C., Henson, R., Schottelkorb, A., Brown, A., Muro, J. (2008). Impact of short-term and long-term play Education: Where, What, Who?. Counselor Education and Supervision. 48, 133-143.
Dougherty, J., Ray, D. C. (2007). Differential impact of play therapy on developmental levels of children. International Journal of Play Therapy. 16, 2-19.
Flahive, M., Ray, D. C. (2007). Effect of group sandtray therapy with preadolescents in a school setting. Journal for Specialists in Group Work. 32, 362-382.
Helker, W., Schottelkorb, A., Ray, D. C. (2007). Helping students and teachers CONNECT: An intervention model for school counselors. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, & Research. 35, 31-45.
Lambert, S., LeBlanc, M., Mullen, J., Ray, D. C., Baggerly, J., White, J., Kaplan, D. (2007). Learning more about those who play in session: The national play therapy in counseling practices project (Phase I). Journal of Counseling and Development. 85, .
Ray, D. C., Schottelkorb, A., Tsai, M. (2007). Play therapy with children exhibiting symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. International Journal of Play Therapy. 16, 95-111.
Ray, D. C. (2007). Two counseling interventions to reduce teacher-child relationship stress. Professional School Counseling. 10, 428-440.
Muro, J., Ray, D. C., Schottelkorb, A., Smith, M., Blanco, P. (2006). Quantitative analysis of long-term play therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy. 15, 35-58.
Lambert, S., LeBlanc, M., Mullen, J., Ray, D. C., Baggerly, J., White, J., Kaplan, D. (2005). Learning more about those who play in session: The national play therapy in counseling practices project (Phase I). International Journal of Play Therapy. 14, 7-23.
Ray, D. C., Armstrong, S., Warren, S., Balkin, R. (2005). Play therapy practices among elementary school counselors. Professional School Counseling. 8, 360-365.
Bratton, S., Ray, D. C., Rhine, T., Jones, L. (2005). The efficacy of play therapy with children: A meta-analytic review of treatment outcomes. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 36, 376-390.
Ray, D. C., Muro, J., Schumann, B. (2004). Play therapy in the schools: Lessons learned. International Journal of Play Therapy. 13, 79-100.
Ray, D. C., Perkins, S., Oden, K. (2004). Rosebush fantasy technique with elementary school students. Professional School Counseling. 7(4), 277-282.
Ray, D. C. (2004). Supervision of basic and advanced skills in play therapy. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, & Research. 32(2), 28-41.
Ray, D. C. (2002). Humanism: Its role in counseling and in the Texas Counseling Association. Texas Counseling Association Journal. 51, 5-7.
Ray, D. C. (2002). International Journal of Play Therapy: Changing for the future. International Journal of Play.
Bratton, S., Ray, D. C., Rhine, T., Jone, L. (2001). A meta-analysis of the play therapy outcome research from 1947 to the present: A brief summary. Association for Play Therapy Newsletter. 20, 28.
Ray, D. C., Bratton, S., Rhine, T., Jones, L. (2001). The effectiveness of play therapy:Responding to the critics. International Journal of Play Therapy. 10, 85-108.
Trusty, J., Ng, K., Ray, D. C. (2000). Choice of Holland's social type college majors for U.S. racial/ethnic groups. Journal of Career Development. 27, 49-64.
Ray, D. C., Altekruse, M. (2000). Counseling in the community college: A special issue. Community College Journal of Research & Practice. 24, .
Ray, D. C., Altekruse, M. (2000). Effectiveness of group supervision versus combined group and individual supervision. Counselor Education and Supervision. 40, 19-30.
Ray, D. C., Bratton, S., Brandt, M. (2000). Filial/family play therapy for single parents of young children attending community colleges. Community College Journal of Research & Practice. 24, 469-486.
Bratton, S., Ray, D. C. (2000). What the research shows about play therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy. 9, 47-88.
Altekruse, M., Ray, D. C. (1998). Counseling older adults: A special issue. Educational Gerontology. 24, .
Bratton, S., Ray, D. C., Moffit, K. (1998). Filial/family play therapy: An intervention of custodial grandparents and their grandchildren. Educational Gerontology. 24, 391-406.
Magazine/Trade Publication
Ray, D. C. (2020). Dugan, E., Ray, D., & Kenney-Noziska, S. (2020, June). Ethical considerations for implementing telemental health in play therapy. Play Therapy Magazine, 15, 34-37..
Ray, D. C. (2020). Lin, D., & Ray, D. (2020, Sept). Research on race and cultural responsiveness in play therapy. Play Therapy Magazine, 15, 13-14..
Ray, D. C. (2020). Ray, D., APT Board of Directors. (2020, March). Why play therapy is appropriate for children with symptoms of PTSD: 6 reasons why play therapy is an effective treatment choice for children with trauma. Play Therapy Magazine, 15, 4-7..
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D., & Landreth, G. (2019). Child-centered play therapy. Play Therapy Magazine, 14, 18-19.. 14, 18-19. Association for Play Therapy.
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D., & Lin, D. (2019). The meta effect in play therapy research. Play Therapy Magazine, 14, 3.. 14, 3. Association for Play Therapy.
Ray, D. C. (2018). Ray, D. (2018). Is my play therapy approach evidence-based? Play Therapy Magazine, 13, 8-9..
Ray, D. C. (2017). Ray, D. (2017). Play therapy: An evidence-based practice. Play Therapy Magazine, 12, 2..
Ray, D. C. (2016). Ray, D. (2016). Play therapy research: What’s coming up?. Play Therapy Magazine, 11, 4..
Ray, D. C. (2015). Ray, D. (2015). Play therapy research. Play Therapy Magazine, 10, 5..
Ray, D. C. (2012). New directions for play therapy research. University of North Texas: Faculty Perspectives. https://research.unt.edu/research-profiles/new-directions-play-therapy-research
Newsletter
Ray, D. C. (2020). Ray, D. (2020). Trauma, play therapy, research: The problem with misinformation. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/arts-and-health/202004/trauma-play-therapy-and-research.
Translation or Transcription
Ray, D. C. (2021). Ray, D. (Ed.). (2021). A therapist’s guide to child development: The extraordinarily normal years. Japanese translation..
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D. (2019). Advanced play therapy: Essential conditions, knowledge, and skills for child practice. Turkish translation..
Ray, D. C. (2019). Sweeney, D., Baggerly, J., & Ray, D. (2019). Group play therapy: A dynamic approach. Korean translation..
Ray, D. C. (2017). Sweeney, D., Baggerly, J., & Ray, D. (2017). Group play therapy: A dynamic approach. Chinese translation..
Ray, D. C. (2014). Ray, D. (2014). Advanced play therapy: Essential conditions, knowledge, and skills for child practice. Chinese translation..
Ray, D. C. (2013). Ray, D. (2013). Advanced play therapy: Essential conditions, knowledge, and skills for child practice. Korean translation..
Video and Audiovisual Material
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D. (2019). Child-centered play therapy: Developmental applications. Center for Play Therapy..
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D. (producer). (2019). Child-centered play therapy with children of Chinese cultures: A clinical session. Center for Play Therapy..
Ray, D. C. (2019). Ray, D. (producer). (2019). Child-centered play therapy with children of Latino cultures: A clinical session. Center for Play Therapy..
Ray, D. C. (2012). Play Therapy Supervision: Techniques and Demonstrations from a Child Centered Theoretical Model. Alexandria, VA: Microtraining.

Awarded Grants

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Ceballos, P. L. (Principal), Ray, D. C. (Co-Principal), Lindo, N. A. (Co-Principal), Landreth, G. (Co-Principal), "Developing Children's Socio-Emotional Well-being and Academic Readiness: Training Parents to be Therapeutic Agents in Their Children's Lives.," Private, $50000 Funded. (20182020).
Ray, D. C. (Principal), Lindo, N. A. (Co-Principal), Ceballos, P. L. (Co-Principal), "Play for the future: Linking mental health to academic achievement for young children.," Sponsored by Hogg Foundation, Private, $314000 Funded. (20172020).
Ray, D. C., "Mental Health Treatment Services for Low-Income Families and Children in Denton County," Sponsored by Flow Foundation, Private, $20000 Funded. (2017).
Ray, D. C., "Early Mental Health Assessment and Treatment for Denton County Children and Adults," Sponsored by Flow Foundation, Private, $20000 Funded. (2016).
Wilson, B., Ray, D. C., "Child Centered Play Therapy with Children Exhibiting Aggressive Behaviors," Sponsored by College of Education, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (August 2015May 2016).
Taylor, L. (Principal), Ray, D. C. (Principal), "Social emotional competencies of African American children: Impact of Child Centered Play Therapy," Sponsored by College of Education, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (August 2015May 2016).
Ray, D. C., "Mental Health Counseling and Treatment for Low-Income Denton County Residents," Sponsored by Flow Foundation, Private, $20000 Funded. (2015).
Ray, D. C. (Principal), "Mental Health Services for Low-Income Children, Family, and Adult Residents of Denton," Sponsored by Flow Health Care Foundation, Private, $15000 Funded. (20142014).
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    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
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    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
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    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
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