Cynthia K. Chandler

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

• Chandler, C.K., Trotter, K. (2010). Equine assisted counseling with at-risk children and adolescents.. Stockholm, Int'l. Association of Human Animal Interaction Organizations.
• Chandler, C.K. (2009). Working in harmony with animals: Animal assisted therapy, theory, and applications. Int'l. Conference on Social Work & Counseling Practice.
• Chandler, C.K. (2006). Animal assisted therapy in counselor education: Providing instruction and supervision. Hawaii International Conference on Education, CD Proceedings.
• Trotter, K., Chandler, C.K. (2006). Equine assisted counseling with at-risk children and adolescents. Hawaii International Conference on Education, CD Proceedings.
• Chandler, C.K. (2003). The history of the human-animal bond in the U.S.. Seoul, Proceedings of the First International Symposium on the Human Animal Bond, Veterinary Medical Association.
• Chandler, C.K. (2003). Animal assisted therapy in counseling and school settings. Hawaii International Conference on Education, CD Proceedings.
• et al. (1999). The relationship between maternal biofeedback and infant outcomes. 23 (2) 118. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
• et.al.. (1999). The relationship between maternal biofeedback and infant outcomes. Vancouver, BC, Applied Psychophysiology in Primary Care International Perspectives on Mind/Body Interactions Proceedings, Thirtieth Annual Meeting.
• Lawson, E., Chandler, C.K., Molenaar, L., Pinzon, H., Pope-Cody, C., Linebarger, L., Lang, S. (1998). The relationship between maternal biofeedback training and pregnancy outcomes. Vienna, The 12th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society Abstract Book.
• Chandler, C.K., Sanders, P. (1993). Biofeedback-assisted relaxation with HIV positive subjects. 18 (3) 153-154. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation.
• Chandler, C.K., Sanders, P. (1993). Biofeedback-assisted relaxation with HIV positive subjects. 46. Proceedings: Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
• Huber, C.H., Carlson, J., Huber, R.J., Lawson, D.M., Hartshorne, T., Chandler, C.K., Sperry, L. (1991). On beyond Adler II. 47 (3) 49. Proceedings of Adlerian Psychology National Conference. Individual Psychology.
• Chandler, C.K. (1990). Quick and effective stress screening. 51. Abstracts of Research Papers, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
• Chandler, C.K. (1987). Motivating reorientation in therapy. 43 (3) 411. Proceedings of Adlerian Psychology National Conference. Individual Psychology.
• Chandler, C.K. (1986). Validation of the Adlerian construct of perceived early childhood family influence. 47 (5) Dissertation Abstracts International.
• Chandler, C.K., Devine, G., Gumm, R., Shope, L., Steinmetz, M. (1982). An investigation into combined versus separate academic/ administrative information systems. Hilton Head, SC, Proceedings of the National Conference of CAUSE.

Book

• Chandler, C.K., Otting, T.L. (2018). Animal-assisted interventions for emotional and mental health: Conversations with pioneers of the field.
• Chandler, C.K. (2017). Animal-assisted therapy in counseling, 3rd ed.
• Chandler, C.K., , Chandler, C.K. (2014). Kolander, C., Ballard, D., Chandler, C. K. Contemporary women’s health: Issues for today and the future (5th ed.).. New York, McGraw-Hill.
• Chandler, C.K. (2012). Animal assisted therapy in counseling, 2nd ed.. New York, Routledge.
• Kolander, C., Ballard, D., Chandler, C.K. (2011). Contemporary women's health: Issues for today and the future, 4th edition. St. Louis, McGraw-Hill.
• et al.. (2010). The professional counselor, 4th ed.. Alexandria, VA, American Counseling Association.
• Kolander, C., Ballard, D., Chandler, C.K. (2008). Contemporary women's health: Issues for today and the future, 3rd ed.. St Louis, McGraw-Hill.
• Chandler, C.K. (2006). Animal assisted therapy in counseling, Korean translation ed.. Seoul, Hakjisa.
• Chandler, C.K. (2005). Animal assisted therapy in counseling. New York, NY, Brunner-Routledge.
• Kolander, C., Ballard, D., Chandler, C.K. (2005). Contemporary women's health: Issues for today and the future, 2nd edition. St. Louis, McGraw-Hill.
• et al.. (2004). The professional counselor: Competencies, performance guidelines and assessment, 3rd edition. Alexandria, VA, American Association for Counseling and Development.
• Kolander, C., Ballard, D., Chandler, C.K. (1999). Contemporary women's health: Issues for today and the future. St. Louis, McGraw-Hill.
• Kolander, C., Ballard, D., Chandler, C.K. (1999). Instructor's Manual and Test Bank for contemporary women's health: Issues for today and the future. St. Louis, McGraw-Hill.
• et al.. (1990). The professional counselor: Competencies, performance guidelines and assessment, 2nd edition. Alexandria, VA, American Association for Counseling and Development.

Book Chapter

• Chandler, C.K. (2023). Chapter 16: Animal-assisted therapy in psychotherapy.. In Gee, N., Townsend, L. & Findling, R. (Ed.) (2023), The role of companion animals in the treatment of mental disorders, pp. 257-272. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Associatin... (1st edition) 15. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association.
• Chandler, C.K. (2019). Animal-Assisted Therapy. Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging. 1-7. Springer Nature.
• Chandler, C.K. (2019). Eight domains of pet-owner wellness: Implications for counselors and counselor training. In L. Kogan & C. Blazna, Clinician’s guide to treating companion animal issues (pp. 103-114).. 103-114. San Diego, CA, Elsevier/Academic Press.
• Chandler, C.K. (2018). Animal-assisted therapy. Integrating the expressive arts into therapy by Deggs-White & Davis. 291-297. New York, NY, Springer.
• Chandler, C.K. (2012). Chandler, C. K. The healing gifts of animals. M. DeMello, Animals and society: An introduction to human-animal studies. New York, Colombia University Press.
• Fine, A., O'Callaghan, D., Chandler, C.K., Schaffer, K., Pichot, T., Gimeno, J. (2010). Application of animal assisted interventions in counseling settings.. A. Fine, Handbook of animal-assisted therapy, 3rd ed.. Boston, Academic Press.
• Chandler, C.K. (2009). Animal assisted therapy.. American Counseling Association encycopedia of counseling. American Counseling Association.
• Chandler, C.K., Holden, J., Kolander, C.K. (1995). Counseling for spiritual wellness: Theory and practice. M. Burke & J. Miranti (Eds.), Counseling: The Spiritual dimension. 41-58. Alexandria, VA, American Association for Counseling and Development.

Conference Proceeding

• Chandler, C.K. (2001). Animal-assisted therapy in counseling and school settings. ERIC CASS Digest (document number EDO-CG-01-05).
• Chandler, C.K. (1992). Multicultural counseling instruction: A suggested curriculum guide. ERIC Clearinghouse on Counseling and Personnel Services.
• Chandler, C.K., Kolander, C. (1991). Spiritual health: A balance of all dimensions. ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education.

Journal Article

• Otting, T.L., Chandler, C.K. (2021). Credibility of Human-Animal Relational Theory. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. 1-15.
• Chandler, C.K. (2018). Human-animal relational theory: A guide for animal-assisted counseling. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. 13 (4) 429-444. New York, NY, Taylor and Francis.
• Chandler, C.K. (2015). Fernando, D. M., Barrio Minton, C. A., & Portrie-Bethke, T. (2015). Eight domains of pet-owner wellness: Valuing the owner-pet relationship in the counseling process.. Journal of Mental Health Counseling. 37 (3) 268-282.
• O'Callaghan, D., Chandler, C.K. (2011). An exploratory study of animal assisted interventions utilized by mental health professionals.. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. 6 (2) 90-104.
• Thurber, M., Bodenhammer-Davis, E., Johnson, M., Chesky, K., Chandler, C.K. (2010). Effects of heart rate variability coherence biofeedback training and emotional management techniques to decrease music performance anxiety.. Biofeedback. 38 (1) 28-39.
• Chandler, C.K., Portrie-Bethke, T., Barrio Minton, C., Fernando, D. (2010). Matching animal assisted interventions with counseling guiding theories.. Journal of Mental Health Counseling. 32 (4) 354-374.
• Trotter, K.S., Chandler, C.K., Bond, D., Casey, J. (2008). A comparison study of the efficacy of group equine assisted counseling with at-risk children and adolescents. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. 3 (3) 254-284.
• Chandler, C.K. (2008). Animal assisted therapy with hurricane Katrina survivors. VISTAS Online. http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas08/Chandler.htm
• Chandler, C.K. (2006). Pawsitive pets: Working with your pet as co-therapists. Vistas. American Counseling Association.
• Chandler, C.K. (2001). Animal-assisted therapy in counseling and school settings. ERIC CASS Digest.
• Chandler, C.K., Bodenhamer-Davis, G., Holden, J., Evenson, T., Bratton, S. (2001). Enhancing personal wellness in counselor trainees using biofeedback. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. 26 (1) 1-8.
• Chandler, C.K., Bodenhamer-Davis, E., Holden, J.M., Evenson, T., Bratton, S. (2001). Enhancing personal wellness in counselor trainees using biofeedback.. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. 26 (1) 1-8.
• Schmidt, E.A., Carns, A., Chandler, C.K. (2001). Rational recovery: Enhancing the recovery process. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 19 (1) 97-106.
• Bodenhamer-Davis, E., Chandler, C.K. (1998). Graduate coursework and continuing education in biofeedback and neurofeedback at the University of North Texas. Biofeedback. 26 (2) 7 & 20.
• Chernin, J., Holden, J., Chandler, C.K. (1997). Bias in psychological assessment: Heterosexism. Other. 30 (2) 68-76.
• Chernin, J., Holden, J., Chandler, C.K. (1997). Rejoinder to Wohlgemuth's and Prince's Response to Bias in Psychological Assessment: Heterosexism. Other. 30 (2) 88-90.
• Chandler, C.K., Kern, C., Durodoye, B. (1996). Personality preferences in the learning environment. Texas Counseling Association Journal. 24 (2) 27-38.
• Chandler, C.K., Kolander, C.A. (1996). Quick and effective stress screening. Journal of Human Stress. 5 203-206.
• Chandler, C.K. (1995). Guest Editorial: Contemporary Adlerian reflections on homosexuality and bisexuality. The Journal of Individual Psychology. 51 (2) 82-89.
• Chandler, C.K., Sanders, P. (1994). Biofeedback therapy with an HIV Positive Subject. Texas Counseling Association Journal. 22 (1) 40-47.
• Chandler, C.K. (1993). Response to Erwin O. Krausz's "Homosexuality as a Compulsion Neurosis.". Journal of Individual Psychology. 49 (2) 223-225.
• Chandler, C. K., Holden, J., Kolander, C. K.. (1992). Counseling for spiritual wellness: Theory and practice.
• Chandler, C.K. (1991). Tapping creative personal power. The Journal of Individual Psychology. 47 (2) 222-228.
• Chandler, C.K. (1991). The psychology of women: Approaching the twenty-first century. The Journal of Individual Psychology. 47 (4) 482-489.
• Delaney, E., Phillips, P., Chandler, C.K. (1989). Leading an Adlerian group for adult children of alcoholics. The Journal of Individual Psychology. 45 (4) 490-499.
• Dixon, P.N., Willingham, W.W., Strano, D.A., Chandler, C.K. (1989). Sense of humor as a mediator during incidental learning of humor-related material. Psychological Reports. 64 851-855.
• Chandler, C.K., Kolander, C.A. (1989). Helping students accentuate the positive. The Education Digest. 52-54.
• Chandler, C.K., Kolander, C.A. (1988). Stop the negative, accentuate the positive. Journal of School Health. 58 (7) 295-297.
• Dixon, P., Willingham, W., Chandler, C.K., McDougal, K. (1986). Relating social interest and dogmatism with happiness and sense of humor. The Journal of Individual Psychology. 42 (3) 421-427.
• Chandler, C.K., Willingham, W. (1986). The relationship between perceived early childhood family influence and the established life style. The Journal of Individual Psychology. 42 (3) 388-394.
• Marshall, P.H., Nau, K., Chandler, C.K. (1980). A functional analysis of common and bizarre visual mediators. Bulletin for the Psychonomic Society. 15 (6) 375-377.
• Marshall, P.H., Nau, K., Chandler, C.K. (1979). A structural analysis of common and bizarre visual mediators. Bulletin for the Psychonomic Society. 14 (2) 103-105.
• Elias, J.W., Chandler, C.K., Winn, F.J. (1979). Category width as a measure of cognitive style and a personality correlate to hypertension. Social Science & Medicine. 13 (A) 343-345.
• Elias, J.W., Villescas, R., Palet, J.L., Newberry, J., Perez, V., Chandler, C.K. (1978). The effect of protein free diet on blood pressure in the Wistar rat. Experimental Aging Research. 4 (6) 535-541.

Magazine/Trade Publication

• Chandler, C.K. (2019). Is There an Epidemic of Emotional Support Animals?. Counseling Today. 7. Alexandria, VA, https://ct.counseling.org/2019/02/is-there-an-epidemic-of-emotional-support-animals/
• Chandler, C.K. (2015). Confirming the benefits of emotional support animals. Washington D.C., American Counseling Association. http://ct.counseling.org/2015/04/confirming-the-benefits-of-emotional-support-animals/
• Chandler, C.K., Chandler, C.K. (2014). Sheade, H. & Chandler, C. K. Cultural diversity considerations in animal assisted counseling.. (Article 76) Washington D.C., American Counseling Association. http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas
• Chandler, C.K. (2002). Animal assisted therapy. Chi Sigma Iota Newsletter. www.coe.unt.edu/cdhe/CSI/Newsletter
• Chandler, C.K. (2000). The 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Biofeedback Society of Texas: Photo layout. 1 & 13-14. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas.
• Chandler, C.K. (1999). It has been a pleasure: President's column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas.
• Chandler, C.K. (1999). President's award for excellence. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas.
• Chandler, C.K. (1999). Thanks for the hard work: President's column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas.
• Chandler, C.K. (1998). International biofeedback: President's column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas.
• Chandler, C.K. (1998). Biofeedback practice in Texas: President's column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas Newsletter.
• Chandler, C.K. (1998). Where do we go from here?: President's Column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas Newsletter.
• Chandler, C.K. (1997). A Community of healers: President-Elect's column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas Newsletter.
• Chandler, C.K. (1997). New year resolutions: President-Elect's column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas Newsletter.
• Chandler, C.K. (1996). President-Elect's Column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas Newsletter.
• Chandler, C.K. (1996). Biofeedback Training at the University of North Texas. 7-9. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas Newsletter.
• Chandler, C.K. (1996). President-Elect's Column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas Newsletter.
• Chandler, C.K. (1996). President-Elect's Column. Texas Feedback: Biofeedback Society of Texas Newsletter.

Popular Press Article

• Holden, J., Bratton, S., Chandler, C.K., Engels, D., Kern, C., Landreth, G., Norton, E., Ray, D. (2005). Counselor education at the University of North Texas: Orientation for applicants (video tape). Denton, TX, University of North Texas Counselor Education Program.
• Holden, J., Altekruse, M., Berg, R., Bratton, S., Chandler, C.K., Coy, D., Durodoye, B., Engels, D., Harris, H., Hipple, J., Kern, C., Landreth, G., Norton, E. (1999). Counselor education at the University of North Texas: Orientation for applicants (video tape). Denton, TX, University of North Texas Counselor Education Program.
• et al.. (1993). Orientation to Master's Level Counselor Preparation in a Nationally Accredited Program, video. Denton, TX, Counselor Education Program, University of North Texas.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Service

• Chandler, C.K., "Internship Training Grant for Animal-Assisted Therapy," sponsored by Rees-Jones Foundation, National, $60000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Chandler, C.K., "Internship Training Grant for Animal-Assisted Therapy," sponsored by Rees-Jones Foundation, National, Funded. (2019 - 2020).