Jennifer Gonyea
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Associate Clinical Professor
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Child and Family Development, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy | University of Georgia | 2005 |
| M.S. | College and Agency (Community) Counseling | State University of New York, Plattsburgh | 1996 |
| B.S. | Psychology | State University of New York, Geneseo | 1994 |
Research
My research encompasses the clinical aspects of my role in the department as well as my role as a faculty member: the practice and supervision of couple and family therapy as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning (pedagogy). I am not taking doctoral students as a primary advisor.
Teaching
I primarily teach courses relevant to my role as an MFT (undergraduate courses: It's Complicated: Relationships in the 21st Century, Issues in Family Systems, and Family Intervention; graduate courses: MFT Practicum and MFT Supervision). I am also actively involved in mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students in their professional development through supervising clinical practice, Supervisiors in Training (SITs) as well as applied and research internships.
Editorial Appointments
| Position | Name of Journal | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Editor | International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | 2014 -2019 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | Past President | 2016 | Professional Leadership |
| Georgia Division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | President | 2014 - 2015 | Professional Leadership |
| Georgia Division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | President-Elect | 2013 | Professional Leadership |
| Georgia Division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | Secretary | 2009 - 2010 | Professional Leadership |
| Georgia Division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | Membership Chair | 2008 | Professional Leadership |
| Family Science Association | Invited Manuscript Reviewer | 2016 | Scholarship/Pedagogy |
Outreach
I serve the Athens-Clarke County community through my clinical private practice by actively seeing clients and through supervising pre-license clinicians.
Books
Gonyea, J. L. (2010). Instructors Manual for Intimate Relationships by J. Bradbury and B. Karney. New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
Gonyea, J.L. (2013). Instructors Manual for Intimate Relationships by J. Bradbury and B. Karney (2nd Ed). New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
Gonyea, J.L. & Kozak, M.S. (2015). Navigating Career Roadmaps: Developing your professional GPS through Internships. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company.
Gonyea, J.L. & Kozak, M.S. (2016). Navigating Career Roadmaps: Developing your professional GPS through internships (2nd Ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company.
Gonyea, J. L. & Kozak, M.S. (2018). Navigating career roadmaps: Developing your professional GPS through internships (3rd Ed). Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company.
Gonyea, J.L. (2019). Instructors Manual for Intimate Relationships by J. Bradbury and B. Karney (3rd Ed). New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
Current Research
My teaching and scholarship focuses on examining family interactions, improving family functioning, coupled interactions, and strengthening couples as well as the methods for training others for service delivery with couples and families. I use qualitative and mixed methods designs in my scholarship of pedagogy, ethical decision-making, community engagement, couple/family intervention, supervision of clinical trainees, and community-based interventions that encompass overall health, nutrition, mindfulness, and mental health. I conduct evaluation research on both the processes and outcomes of community based trainings, organizations, and community based intervention programs directed toward improving mental health outcomes, overall wellness, and intimate relationships.
Journal Articles
Gonyea, J. L. (2004). Internet Sexuality: Clinical implications for couples. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 32(5), 375 - 390.
Gonyea, J. & Kozak, M.S. (2014). Scaffolding family science student experiences to increase employment options and preparedness. Family Science Review, 19(1), 26-36.
Gonyea, J. L.J., Wright, D. W. and Earl-Kulkosky, T. (2014), Navigating Dual Relationships in Rural Communities. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. 40(1), 125 – 136.
Gonyea, J. & Kozak, M.S. (2014). Scaffolding family science student experiences to increase employment options and preparedness. Family Science Review, 19(1), 26-36.
Oed, M. & Gonyea, J.L. (2019). Examining the attitudes of current students and recent graduates on the inclusion of children in therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy, 41(2), 135 - 146
Publications
Gonyea, J. L. (2005). Alone in a crowded room: An exploration of family time expenditure and investment related to computer use (Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation). University of Georgia, Athens, GA.