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Dr. Russell A. Sabella is Professor of counseling in the College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University. His concentration of research, training, and publication includes counseling technology, comprehensive school counseling programs, peer helper programs and training, sexual harassment risk reduction, and solution focused brief counseling. Russ is author of various articles in journals, magazines, and newsletters. He is co-author of two books entitled Confronting Sexual Harassment: Learning Activities for Teens (Educational Media; 1995) and Counseling in the 21st Century: Using Technology to Improve Practice (American Counseling Association; 2004). He is also author of the popular SchoolCounselor.com: A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web (2nd edition; Educational Media; 2003) and well-known for his Technology Boot Camp for Counselor workshops conducted throughout the country.

Dr. Sabella is Past-President (2003-2004) of the American School Counselor Association.

 

 

Publications

 
Books

Sabella, R. A. (2005, Editor). School counseling principles: Foundations and basics. Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association.

Tyler, J.M., & Sabella, R.A. (2004). Using technology to improve counseling practice: A primer for the 21st Century. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Sabella, R. A. (2003). SchoolCounselor.com: A friendly and practical guide to the World Wide Web. (2nd edition) Minneapolis, MN: Educational Media Corporation.

Sabella, R. A. (1999). SchoolCounselor.com: A friendly and practical guide to the World Wide Web.. Minneapolis, MN: Educational Media Corporation.

Sabella, R. A. & Myrick, R. D. (1995). Confronting sexual harassment: Learning activities for teens. Minneapolis, MN: Educational Media Corporation.

Book Chapters

Sabella, R. A. & Stanley, T. (In press). School counseling and technology: An overview. In Allen, J.M. (Title to be determined).

Sabella, R.A. (In press). School counseling and technology. In Wittmer, J. Managing and implementing a K-12 guidance and counseling program (3rd ed). Minneapolis, MN: Educational Media Corporation.

Sabella, R.A. & Tyler, J. M. (2006). Technological literacy for mental health counselors. In Weikel & Palmo (Eds) Foundations of Mental Health Counseling (3rd edition), Charles Thomas Pub Ltd.

Sabella, R.A. (2001). Faces of harassment in schools. In Sandhu, D.S. (Editor) Faces of violence in schools. Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Sabella, R.A, and Tyler, J. M. (2001). Elementary school counselor technology competencies. In Sandhu, D.S. (Editor). Elementary school counseling in the new millennium. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Sabella, R.A. (2000). School counseling and technology. In Wittmer, J. Managing and implementing a K-12 guidance and counseling program (2nd ed). Minneapolis, MN: Educational Media Corporation.

Journal Articles

Peer Reviewed

Sabella, R.A. (2006). The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National School Counseling Research Center: A Brief History and Agenda. Professional School Counseling, 9(5), 412-415.

Sklare, G.B., Sabella, R.A., Petrosko, J. (2003). Solution focused guided imagery in a group setting. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, Vol. 8(24), p. 370-381.

Sabella, R.A., & Booker, B. (2003). Using technology to promote your guidance and counseling program among stake holders. Professional School Counseling, Vol. 6(3), p. 206-213.

Sabella, R.A. (1998). Practical technology applications for peer helper programs and training. Peer Facilitator Quarterly, 15(2), 4-13.

Sabella, R. A. (1998) World wide web resources for counseling children and adolescents with disabilities. Professional School Counseling, , 2(1), 47-53.

Sabella, R. A. (1997). Sexual harassment in schools: What’s the problem? The Journal for the Professional Counselor, 12(1), 55-67.

Sabella, R. A. (1996). School counselors and computers: Specific time saving tips. Elementary School Guidance & Counseling, 31(2), 83-95.

Myrick, R. D., Highland, W. H., & Sabella, R. A. (1995). Peer helpers and perceived effectiveness. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 29(4).

Myrick, R. D. & Sabella, R. A. (1995). Cyberspace: New place for counselor supervision. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 30(1).

Sabella, R. A., Thomas, D. M., & Myrick, R. D. (1995). Peer helper training evaluations: A retrospective approach. The Peer Facilitator Quarterly, 12(3).

Sabella, R. A. & Myrick, R. D. (1995) Peer helpers confront sexual harassment. The Peer Facilitator Quarterly, 13(1).

Invited articles

Sabella, R.A. (2004). A reaction to counseling psychology and school counseling: An underutilized partnership. The Counseling Psychologist, Vol. 32, 2, p. 263-269.

Multimedia

Sabella, R. A. (2005) World wide web boot camp for school counselors CD-ROM.

Book Reviews

Sklare G. B. (2005). Brief counseling that works: A solution-focused approach for school counselors and administrators (2nd ed).

Sink, C. (2005). Contemporary school counseling: Theory, research, and practice. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Wall, J. E. (2005). What do I like to do?: 101 activities to identify interests and plan careers. Austin, TX: ProEd.

Jacobs, E. Masson, R., & Harvill, R. (2005) Group counseling: Strategies and skills (5th ed). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Crawford, E. (2004). Mom’s college handbook. ISBN 0-9702405.

Capuzzi, D. & Gross, D. (2004) Youth at risk: A resource for counselors, teachers and parents. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Preston, J. (1998). Integrative brief therapy: Cognitive, psychodynamic, humanistic and neurobehavioral approaches. Impact Publishers.

Sklare, G.B. (June, 1997). Brief counseling that works: A solution-focused approach for school counselors.

Other Publications (SAMPLE)

Dr. Sabella writes and publishes in numerous magazine articles, ERIC digests, newsletters, and other similar publications.

  • Sabella, R.A. & Isaacs, M. (2002). A web guide to classroom management.
  • Sabella, R.A. & Isaacs, M. (September 2002). For better or for worse: Technology and the family ASCA School Counselor.
  • Isaacs, M. Sabella, R.A. (July/August 2002). How I spent my e-summer vacation. ASCA School Counselor.
  • Sabella, R.A., & Locke, K. (2001). Pioneers in Peer Helping: Barbara Varenhorst. Peer Facilitator Quarterly. Vol. 18(1).
  • Gerrick, R.H. & Sabella, R.A. (2002). Pioneers in Peer Helping: Ira Sachnoff. Peer Facilitator Quarterly. Vol. 18(2).
  • Sabella, R.A. (2003). How School Counselors Could Benefit from E-Government Solutions: The Case of Paperwork. ERIC Digest
  • Sabella, R.A. (2003). Evaluating software in counseling. ERIC Digest.
  • Sabella, R.A. (2003). School counseling and virtual communities. ERIC Digest.
  • Sabella, R.A. & Isaacs, M. (March/April, 2002). Navigating your way to a new (or renewed) career. The ASCA Counselor.
  • Sabella, R.A. & Isaacs, M. (January/February, 2002). Beaming into the 21st century. The ASCA Counselor.
  • Sabella, R.A. (March/April, 2001). U.S. department of education provides wealth of school counseling-related publications. The ASCA Counselor.
  • Sabella, R.A. (September/October, 2001). E-ducate yourself. The ASCA Counselor.
  • Sabella, R.A. Sexual harassment critical incident. In Tyson, L.E., & Pedersen, P.B. (1999). Critical incidents in school counseling. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
  • Sabella, R.A. Internet Terminology. (June, 1999) The ASCA Counselor.
  • Sabella, R.A. Confronting Sexual Harassment Among children. (March/April, 1999). The ASCA Counselor.
  • Sabella, R.A. The Right Kind of Computer. (March/April, 1999). The ASCA Counselor.
  • Muller-Ackerman, B., & Sabella, R.A. Counseling Listservs. (February, 1999). The ASCA Counselor.
  • World Wide Web Resources for Counselors. Kentucky Counseling Association Tip Sheet. 1997.
  • Confronting Sexual Harassment in Schools. Kentucky Counseling Association Tip Sheet.1998
  • Sexual harassment risk reduction among elementary students: A guidance unit. In J.P. Wittmer et al., Large Group Guidance Resources: A K-6 Source book. Minneapolis, MN: Educational Media Corporation.
  • Sexual harassment in the schools. (1998, February). Article included in a packet distributed by the American Counseling Association's Office of Public Policy and Information.

Editorial Positions

  • The Prevention Researcher, Editorial Board, (2003 - present).
  • Peer Facilitator Quarterly (Official publication of the National Peer Helper Association), Editor. June, 2000-present).
  • SchoolCounselor.com E-letter, Editor. (March, 1999 - present)
  • Journal for Technology in Counseling, Editorial Board Member(November 1998 - present).
  • The Peer Facilitator Quarterly, Research Abstract Editor, (September, 1997 - present).
  • Professional School Counselor (official publication of the American School Counselor Association) Editorial Board (June 1996 - 2001).
  • Peer Facilitator Quarterly Editorial Board (July 1997 - October 2000).
  • PeerView, Co-Editor. The official newsletter of the Florida Peer Helper Association, (January 1992 - October 1996).
  • COARrelations, Editor. Newsletter of the Campus Organized Against Rape, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (May 1988-January 1990).

For more information, click here to open my CV (PDF file).

 

   

 

   
   
 
   
       
 
 

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