Dr. Mei Chen
Mei-Whei
Chen
Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Counselor Education
College of Education
Courses Taught
COUN-403 Theories of Counseling
COUN-405 Individual Counseling Skills
COUN-406 Group Counseling
COUN-407 Mental Health Counseling
COUN-422 Grief Counseling
COUN-424 Stress Management
COUN 444 Practicum: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Research Interests
To be added.
Education

Indiana University
Counselor Education, Ph.D.

Iowa State University
Counseling Psychology, M.A.

National Taiwan Normal University
Education, B.A.

Selected Publications

Chen, M, Rybak, C. (2018).  Group leadership Skills: Interpersonal process in group counseling and therapy (2nd edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
 

Chen, M., & Giblin, N. (2018). Individual counseling and therapy: Skills and techniques (3rd edition). New York, NY: Routledge Publishing.

Chen, M., & Giblin, N. (2014). Individual counseling: Skills and techniques (2nd edition). Denver, Colorado: Love Publishing.

Chen, M., & Rybak, C. (2004). Group leadership skills: Interpersonal process in group counseling and therapy. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Chen, M., & Han, Y.S. (2000). Cross-cultural group counseling with Asians:  A stage-specific interactive approach. Journal of Specialist in Group Work, 26, 111-128.

Chen-Hayes, S.F., Chen, M., & Athar, N. (2000). Challenging linguicism: Action strategies for counselors and client-colleagues. In Lewis, J., & Bradley L.  (Eds.). Advocacy in counseling (pp. 25-35). Greensboro, NC:  Caps Publications.

Selected Exhibitions

Conference Papers Presented
Chen, M., & Smith, J. (2012, November). Resolving relational conflicts: Finding a conduit that bridges gaps and transcends differences. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Illinois Counseling Association, Springfield, IL.

Chen, M., Sahyouni, X., & Drake, E. (2011, November). Evolving through crisis: How periods of chaos can yield exponential personal growth. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Illinois Counseling Association. Skokie, IL.

Chen, M., & Giblin, N. (2010). Using Experiential Teaching to Enhance Self-Confidence in Counselor Trainees. Workshop presented at North-Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision conference, (NCACES), Itasca, IL.

Chen, M., & Herbert, V. (2010). Compulsive Hoarding: How to Assess and Treat this New Diagnosis on the Horizon. Paper presented at Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) Conference, Lisle, IL.

Chen, M., & Giblin, N. (2010). Grief Counseling. Workshop presented at Illinois  Counselor Education and Supervision (ICES). Argosy University, Schaumburg, IL

Giblin, N., & Chen, M. (2009). Self-expressive therapy: Self-care for helping professionals. Paper presented at the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) Conference, Springfield, IL.

Herbert, V., & Chen, M. (2009). An innovative approach to resolving the unresolved issues shared by many compulsive hoarders. Paper presented at the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) Conference, Lisle, IL.

Bills, H. A., Chen, M., & Miller, Y (2008). An innovative approach to stress management for high school students. Paper presented at the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) Conference, Tinley Park, IL.

Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Office Hours
Not teaching in Spring 2024.
Main Campus