Dr. Julie Merriman

Education:
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., B.A., Tarleton State University

325-665-4381
julie.merriman@nwciowa.edu

Dr. Julie Merriman is an experienced educator and clinician. Prior to joining Northwestern's faculty, she was the associate dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, as well as an associate professor of counseling, at Tarleton State University. She has been in private practice since 2000 and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, a Registered Trauma Therapist, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist, a Certified School Counselor K-12, and trained as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She also worked with children, adolescents and families at mental health and psychiatric centers in Dodge City, Kansas, and Abilene, Texas. Dr. Merriman earned a bachelor's degree in government and social work and an M.Ed. in guidance and counseling from Tarleton State. She subsequently earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Texas Tech University.

+Publications and presentationsFUNDED GRANTSTexans Fighting Food Insecurities and Depression, 2019, Texas Health ResourcesRural Collaborations for Mental Health Services, 2018, Hogg FoundationSouth Africa FDA Grant, funded by FDA, 2015, assisted with evaluation componentTREAT Research Grant, (in progress), The Meadows FoundationServices to At-Risk Youth, 2008, funded by Department of Family Protective Services.PEI Services to At-Risk Families, 2008, funded by Department of Family Protective Services.PUBLICATIONSDissertationMerriman, J. (2011). Effects of a Prevention-Based Training on Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction with Licensed Professional Counselor Interns in TexasBook ChaptersMerriman, J. (2020). Career Counseling - Using Play Therapy in Career CounselingMerriman, J. (2011). Social Justice – Counseling Experiences of Women of ColorJOURNAL ARTICLES (refereed)Merriman, J. (2015). Enhancing Counselor Internship through Supervision. Journal of Counselor DevelopmentMerriman, J. (2015). Effects of Compassion Fatigue Training on Licensed Professional Counselor Interns in Texas. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, & Research, 42(1), 40-53.Snyder, D., Merriman, J., Rugari, S., Stewart, A. (2012). Equine Assisted Therapy Helps Special-Needs Students. National High School Today, (6)2, 27.Merriman, J. (1999). Leadership Conference. Gifted Child Today, (22)5, 18-27.

+Professional experienceClinical Director, Brazos Recovery, 2021Associate Dean (2018-2021), Department Head (2014-2018), and Associate Professor (2010-Present), Tarleton State UniversityPrivate Practice, 1999-PresentConference Chair, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2012Family Services Director, New Horizons, Abilene, Texas, 2006-2008Director of Adolescent Services, Abilene Psychiatric Center, Abilene, Texas, 2005-2006Children and Adolescent Services Director, Area Mental Health Center, Dodge City, Kansas, 2004-2005Director/Principal and Lead Therapist, Area Mental Health Center, 2001-2004School Counselor, NCA Coordinator and Testing Coordinator, Ingalls (Kansas) Unified School District, 2000-2001

+MembershipsEmotional Transformation Therapy Board, Conference ChairETTIA Research BoardAmerican Counselor AssociationAssociation for Play TherapyAssociation for Counselor Educators and Supervisors

+HonorsChi Sigma Honor SocietyGolden Key International Honor SocietyRecipient of National Teacher's Scholarship from TargetNominated Gifted/Talented Teacher of the YearAll American ScholarPi Lambda Theta Educator Honor SocietyPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society