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Gustavo Barcenas Jaimez

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

(940) 565-3864

Email: Gustavo.Barcena@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2017
    Major: Counseling
    Dissertation: Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) with Latina/o Children Exhibiting School Behavior Problems: Comparative Effects of Delivery by Spanish-Speaking and English-Speaking Counselors
  • MS, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, 2012
    Major: Clinical Psychology
    Dissertation: Play Therapy in Elementary Schools as a Prevention Method in the Mental Health of Children
  • BS, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, 2007
    Major: Psychology
    Specialization: Clinical Psychology
    Dissertation: Characteristics of Personality on Children with Leukemia

Professional Positions

    Professional

  • Research Assistant, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2013 - Present).
  • Doctoral Counseling Intern, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2014 - 2015).
  • Doctoral Counseling Intern, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2013 - 2014).
  • Research Assistant, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2010 - 2011).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. (2016 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association. (May 2016 - Present).
  • Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. (January 2015 - Present).
  • Mexican Psychological Association. (May 2014 - Present).
  • American Counseling Organization. (January 2014 - Present).
  • National Latina/o Psychological Association. (January 2014 - Present).
  • Association for Play Therapy. (March 2013 - Present).
  • Texas Association for Play Therapy. (March 2013 - Present).
  • Association for Humanistic Counseling. (January 2013 - Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • COUN 2620 - Diversity and Cultural Awareness, 1 course.
  • COUN 3640 - Group Process in Helping Relationships, 1 course.
  • COUN 5700 - Introduction to Play Therapy, 1 course.
  • COUN 5790 - Counseling Culturally Diverse Clients, 4 courses.

Awards and Honors

  • Cynthia de las Fuentes Dissertation Grant, National Latina/o Psychological Association. (May 2016).
  • Make a Difference Grant, Association for Humanistic Counseling. (April 30, 2016).
  • Dan E. Homeyer Research Award, Texas Association for Play Therapy. (April 2016).
  • CONACYT-COMECYT Doctoral Fellowship, National Department of Science Technology. (August 1, 2012).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Lindo, N.A., Opiola, K., Ceballos, P.L., Chen, S., Meany-Walen, K., Cheng, Y., Barcenas Jaimez, G., Reader, E., Blalock, S. (2016). The impact of supervised filial therapy training on attitude, knowledge, and skills.. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families. 24 (3) 1-8.

Presentations Given

  • Barcenas, G., Swan, A., Dafoe, E., McClintock, D., American Counseling Association, Annual Conference, University-Local School District Partnership: Creating Effective Service Learning and Research Opportunities, American Counseling Association, Quebec, Canada., (2016).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., 8th International Conference on Play Therapy, Child-centered play therapy: The relationship as an art, National Association of Play Therapy, Puebla, Mexico, (2016).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., 8th International Conference on Play Therapy, Expressive arts with children and pre-adolescents, National Association of Play Therapy, Puebla, Mexico, (2016).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., 8th International Conference on Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, National Association of Play Therapy, Puebla, Mexico, (2016).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., 2nd International Conference on Play Therapy, Child-centered play Therapy: Theory and Practice, Centro de Inteligencia Familiar A. C., Chihuahua, Mexico, (2015).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., 2nd International Conference on Play Therapy, Exppressive arts as a therapeutic tool with children and pre-adolescents, Centro de Inteligencia Familiar A. C., Chihuahua, Mexico, (2015).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., 2nd International Conference on Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, playing with parents, Centro de Inteligencia Familiar A. C., Chihuahua, Mexico, (2015).
  • Dafoe, E., Barcenas Jaimez, G., Sue, B., Association for Play Therapy, Annual Conference., The evidence-base for play therapy in the schools, APT, Atlanta, GA., (2015).
  • Ceballos, P., Barcenas Jaimez, G., Dafoe, E., The Association for Creativity in Counseling, National Conference, The Use of expressive arts in play therapy with teens, The Association for Creativity in Counseling, San Antonio, Tx, (2015).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., 1st International Conference, Talking about Play Therapy, Asociacion Mexicana de Educacion y Desarrollo Humano, Puebla, Mexico, (2014).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., Bratton, S.C., Dafoe, E.C., Opiola, K., Alyssa, S., Association for Play Therapy, Annual Conference, Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) for Young, At-Risk Latino Children: Effects on Behavior Problems, Association for Play Therapy, Houston, TX, (2014).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., Clinical Supervision, Clinical Supervision, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico city, (2014).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., National Latino Psychological Association, Biennial Conference, Hablando el idioma de los niños: Play therapy in elementary schools with Latino Spanish-speaking children, National Latino Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM., (2014).
  • Otting, T., Barcenas Jaimez, G., Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, MidWinter Conference, Multicultural Social Justice Criticism: A Constructivist Idea, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Austin, TX, (2014).
  • Paz, M., Barcenas Jaimez, G., Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling, Annual Conference, Culturally competent research and assessment with Latino populations, Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling, Houston, TX, (2013).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., Intensive Supervision in Play therapy, Child-centered play therapy, funadmentals, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Toluca, Mexico, (2013).
  • Bratton, S.C., Dafoe, E.C., Barcenas Jaimez, G., Opiola, K., International Conference on Parent Education and Parenting, Child Parent Relationship Training (CPRT): A culturally-responsive parenting program for supporting families in crisis, Office of Family Science Education, Research, and Policy, Denton, TX, (2013).
  • Bratton, S.C., Dafoe, E.C., Barcenas Jaimez, G., Texas Association for Play Therapy, Annual Conference, Expressive Arts with Pre- Adolescents, Texas Association for Play Therapy,, Austin, TX, (2013).
  • C, R., Camilo, R., A, G., Barcenas Jaimez, G., Carolina, B., J, C., David, G., Kathleen , B., J, K., American Psychological Association, Annual Conference, Suicide Ideation in US and Mexican College Students: Differences in Clinical Predictors., American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL, (2012).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., Consortium of Mexican Universities, Annual Meeting, Play Therapy: theory and Practice, Consortium of Mexican Universities, Toluca, Mexico, (2012).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., II International Conference of Psychology, Child-centered play therapy: theory and practical procedures, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Toluca, Mexico, (2010).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., Mexican Psychological Association, Annual Conference, Child-centered play therapy in elementary schools, Mexican Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico, (2010).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Fellowship

  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., "Doctoral Fellowship," sponsored by Department of Science and Technology of the State of Mexico, Other, Funded. (2012 - 2016).

    • Grant - Research

  • Barcenas Jaimez, G., "Joint UAEM-UNT Research Seed Funding Program," sponsored by Autonomous University of the State of Mexico and the University of North Texas, Other, $10000 Funded. (2013 - 2014).
  • Barcenas Jaimez, G. (Supporting), Ruggero, C. (Principal), "Depression and Anxiety in the US and Mexico: Bridging Mental. Translation of the Inventory of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms (IDAS) into Spanish," sponsored by Autonomous University of the State of Mexico and the University of North Texas, Other, $10000 Funded. (2011 - 2012).