Janet Hicks

Janet Hicks

Chair & Professor, Mental Health Counseling

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Ph.D. Counselor Education, Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi; M.Ed. Counseling, Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi; B S. Education, Eastern New Mexico University

Location: JMC 356

615-460-6564
janet.hicks@belmont.edu

Biography

Janet Hicks, Ph.D., LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School counselor who received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. She has researched and written extensively on child and adolescent counseling including such topics as cyber-bullying, social aggression, self-injury, substance use and abuse, and academic achievement in the school setting. Dr. Hicks’s previous experience working in the school system inspires her to conduct research that makes a positive impact on the mental health and academic success of youth while also offering practical programs for school and community counselors.

Her work has appeared in journals such as "Professional School Counseling", "Journal of Creativity in Mental Health", "Middle School Journal", "Journal of School Counseling", and "VISTAS", among others. In addition, her work has been found published on the American School Counselors Association website as Best Practices, has been demonstrated in invited presentations at the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo as well as in "Counseling Today" articles. Her work has been republished into book format numerous times and has helped various institutions all over the world after they adopted her programs for practical use.

She serves as an expert media spokesperson for the American Counseling Association on issues related to bullying and aggression. Her specialties include child and adolescent counseling, stress management for teachers and administrators, as well as the integration of solution focused brief therapy into both the counseling and teaching setting. Prior to attaining a professorship, Dr. Hicks worked for many years as a school counselor, teacher, and clinical mental health counselor.

  • Internal and external aggression and associated behaviors in youth
  • Child counseling
  • The efficacy of Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • School counseling strategies for youth and teachers
  • Career counseling strategies
  • Teaching and learning

  • American Counseling Association, Member, ACA Fellows Inductee
  • American School Counselors Association, Member
  • Tennessee Counseling Association, President, Conference Chair, and Former Chair of By-Laws Committee 
  • International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, Member, former committee chair and committee member
  • Middle Tennessee Counseling Association, Member
  • Tennessee Mental Health Counselors Association, Member

  • Professional Awards & Honors
  • American Counseling Association Fellow Inductee; Mentoring Recognition from American Counseling Association
  • Service Award from International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
  • Service Award from Tennessee Counseling Association; Past President of Tennessee Counseling Association; Advisory Board Member for Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE)
  • Texas Tech University Leadership Award
  • Texas Tech University Research Award
  • Texas Tech University Teaching Academy Inductee
  • Counselor of the Year for High Plains Counseling Association 2 years in a row
  • Teacher of the Year for Corpus Christi ISD
  • Dissertation selected by national scholars for inclusion in Federal Agency, OJJDP                                                  
  • Texas Counseling Association, Service Award                          
  • Gender Equity Award Nominee, TTU                                          
  • ACA Expert Media Spokesperson                                              
  • Psychology Today Expert Blog Panel                                      
  • Inducted into American Counseling Association Fellows        
  • Featured expert in Counseling Today articles                         
  • Articles accepted as free CEU by ACA and NBCC                  
  • Accepted into and completed TTU Leadership Institute         
  • International Association of Marriage & Family Counselors Distinguished Service Award                                         
  • Inducted into the TTU Teaching Academy
  • College of Education Barney E. Rushing, Jr. Research Award
  • Nominated for President’s Excellence in Teaching Award
  • College of Education Hemphill-Wells Teaching Award
  • Nominated for Alumni Association New Faculty Award
  • Counselor of the Year, HPCA
  • Lead School Counselor
  • Teacher of the Year
  • Outstanding Undergraduate Student

Jennings, S., Jennings, L., & Hicks, J. (In press). The nuts and bolts of running an effective private practice. Cognella.

Humphreys, K., Risner, W., & Hicks, J. (2023). The power of career Counseling: Preventing Sex Trafficking. International Journal of Coercion, Abuse, and Manipulation, 3.

Hicks, J., Flamez, B., & Mayorga, M. (2021). Career Counseling. Cognella.

Humphreys, K , LeClair, B., & Hicks, J. (2019). Intersections between Pornography & Human Trafficking. Journal of Counseling Practice, 10, 19-39.

Flamez, B., & Hicks, J. (2018). Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy. Cognella.

Hicks, J., Flamez, B., & Mayorga, M. (2021). Career Counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Flamez, B., & Hicks, J. (2018). Marriage, couples, and family therapy: Theory, skills, assessment and application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Jennings, S., Jennings, L., & Hicks, J. (in press). Building a private counseling practice: Nuts and bolts of running an ethical and profitable business. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Berry, S., Hodges, I., Green, D., & Hicks, J. (in production). Chapter 9: Crises in the school setting. Steven Lenz and Brande Flamez, editors. Routledge.

Hicks, Bonner, Bagwell, Riedy, & Berry. (in production). Chapter 15: On the Horizon for Crisis even Lenz and Brande Flamez, editors. Routledge. 

Lenz, S., Flamez, B., & Hicks, J. (2021). Chapter 2: The supervisory relationship. In S. Lenz  and B. Flamez,  Practical Approaches to Clinical Supervision Across Settings: Theory, Practice, and Research. Oak Brook, IL: Pearson.

Hicks, J., Flamez, B., Winkelman, L., & Noble, N. (2021). Sexuality and gender in couples  counseling. In D. Capuzzi & M. Stauffer (Eds.). Fundamentals of couples, marriage, and family counseling, 2nd edition.  John Wiley & Sons.

Moyer, M., Hicks, J., & Flamez, B. (2020). Chapter 10: Using SFBT in career counseling.  In J. Hicks, B. Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Wardle, A., Hicks, J., & Ossoff, L. (2020). Chapter 4: Developmental Theories & Models. In Hicks, B. Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

 Hicks, J., Flamez, B., Mayorga, M., Green, D., & Dennis, G. (2020). Chapter 1: The History and future of Career Counseling. In J. Hicks, B. Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Hicks, J., & Riedy, C. (2020). Chapter 9: Using Narrative Therapy in career counseling. In Hicks, B. Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella

Waltz, M., Jennings, L., Jennings, S., & Hicks, J. (2020). Chapter 2: Trait and decision based theories. In J. Hicks, B. Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Hicks, J., & Aimeniyo, E. (2020). Chapter 3: Cognitive, Social Cognitive, Happenstance, and Social Learning Theories. In J. Hicks, B. Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career       counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella

Merriman, J., Mayorga, M., Corvette, M., Knowles-Bagwell, T., & Hicks, J. (2020). Chapter        13: Using art, play, and spiritually to guide vocational discernment. In J. Hicks, B.     Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application.        San Diego, CA: Cognella.

 Hicks, J., & Dickson, C. (2020). Chapter 6: Career counseling across the lifespan. In J. Hicks, B. Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Hollenbaugh, M., Wagener, B., Hicks, J., & Flamez, B. (2018). Gathering information to help families change: Assessment in marriage and family counseling. In. B. Flamez & J.  Hicks, editors, Marriage, couples, and family therapy: Theory, skills, assessment and application. San Diego, CA: Cognella

Flamez, B., Hicks, J., Portrie, T., & Hanks, B. (2018). Using research in marriage and family therapy. In. B. Flamez & J. Hicks, editors, Marriage, couples, and family therapy: Theory, skills, assessment and application. San Diego, CA: Cognella

Moyer M., Jennings, L., Jennings, S., & Hicks, J. G. (2018). Integrated theories in marriage and family settings. In. B. Flamez & J. Hicks, editors, Marriage, couples, and family therapy:   Theory, skills, assessment and application. San Diego, CA: Cognella 

Mayorga, M., Wardle, A., Riedy, C., Helmers, K., & Hicks, J. (2018). Influences of parental  functioning on the family (p. 491-516). In. B. Flamez & J. Hicks, editors, Marriage, couples, and family therapy: Theory, skills, assessment and application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Hicks, J. G., Berry, S., Flamez, B., & Bagwell, T. (2018). Solution focused brief therapy in   marriage and family settings. In. B. Flamez & J. Hicks, editors, Marriage, couples, and family therapy: Theory, skills, assessment and application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Froeschle Hicks, J. G., & Berry, S. (2016). Sexual Health. Invited contribution to the Sage Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family and Couples Counseling. J. Carlson & S. Dermer, Editors. 

Froeschle Hicks, J. G., & Berry, S. (2016). Erectile Dysfunction. Invited contribution to the Sage Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family and Couples Counseling. J. Carlson & S. Dermer, Editors. 

Froeschle Hicks, J., & Flamez, B. (2016). Early Adulthood: Physical and cognitive development. In D. Capuzzi & M. Stauffer (Eds.). Human Development. John Wiley & Sons.

Flamez, B., & Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2016). Generativity, death, dying, and bereavement. In D. Capuzzi & M. Stauffer (Eds.). Human Development. John Wiley & Sons.

Crews, C., & Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2015). Rolfing. In E. Neukrug (Ed.). The Encyclopedia   of Counseling Theory.

Hicks, J.G., & Flamez, B. (2015). Sexuality and gender in couples counseling (p.317-337). In D. Capuzzi & M. Stauffer (Eds.). Fundamentals of couples, marriage, and family counseling.  John Wiley & Sons.

Flamez, B., & Froeschle Hicks, J.G. (2015). Effectively using research and assessment in  couples and family therapy (p. 71-96). In D. Capuzzi & M. Stauffer (Eds). Fundamentals of couples, marriage, and family counseling. John Wiley & Sons. 

Bradley, L., Froeschle, J. G., Parr, G., & Hendricks, B. (2013). Using  Solution focused evaluation to engage students in the learning process. In Teaching in Counselor Education: Engaging Students in Meaningful Learning. Association for Counselor Educators & Supervisors.

Riney, M., & Froeschle, J.G. (2013). Socialization of female engineering students. In  J. Kunz, (Ed.). Sociology: Beyond the Millenium. Kendall Hunt Publishers. 

Crews, C., Froeschle, J., & Driscoll, R. (2011). The test anxiety reduction program. In T. Fitch  & J.L. Marshall, Group work and outreach plans for college counselors (pp. 33-42). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Froeschle, J. G., & Crews, C.  (2010). An ethics challenge for school counselors. In M. A. Hermann, T. P. Remley, Jr., & W. C. Huey, Ethical and legal issues in school counseling  (3rd ed., pp. 27-40).  Alexandria, VA:  American School Counselor Association

Froeschle, J., & Moyer, M.  (2010). Just cut it out:  Legal and ethical challenges in counseling students who self-mutilate.  In M. A. Hermann, T. P. Remley, Jr., & W. C. Huey, Ethical and legal issues in school counseling (3rd ed., pp. 171-180).  Alexandria, VA:  American School Counselor Association. 

Froeschle, J. G. (2009). Using career counseling to influence minority dropout rates. In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleuer, & R. K. Yep (Eds.). Compelling Counseling Interventions: VISTAS 2009 (pp.11-20). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Humphreys, K., Risner, W., & Hicks, J. (2022). The Power of Career Counseling: Preventing Sex Trafficking. International Journal of Coercion & Abuse.

Hicks, J., Carter, S. L., Berry, S., Noble, N.,  Winkelman, L., & Bonner, L. (2020). School  Counselors’ Perceptions of School Shooting Causes and Protocols, Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, DOI: 10.1080/23727810.2020.1835417

Carter, S., Hicks, J., & Lee, J. (2019). Examining the Acceptability of School Shooting Prevention Strategies among School Counselors and Other School Personnel. Journal      of Counseling Practice. 

Bonner, L., Hicks, J., & Pennie, G. (2019). Recreating community among gifted African American students through group counseling. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 44(4).

Hicks, J., Le Clair, B. Waltz, M., Corvette, M., & Berry, S. (2019). Instigators of cyber bullying: A new strategy for new players. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 14 (2), 217-228. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2018.1564410

Humphreys, K., Le Clair, B., & Hicks, J. (2019). Intersections between pornography and Human Trafficking: Training Ideas and Implications. Journal of Counseling Practice, 10, 19-39. DOI: 10.22229/ibp1012019

Hicks, J. F., Waltz, M., & Riedy, C. (2018). Cross-Generational Counseling Strategies: Understanding Unique Needs of Each Generation. Journal of Counseling Practice, 19(1), 6-23. 

Hicks, J., Jennings, L., Jennings, S., Berry, S., & Green, D. (2018). Middle school bullying: Student reported perceptions and prevalence. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling,   1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/23727810.2017.1422645

Hicks, J., Lenard, N., & Brendle, J. (2016). Using Filial Therapy with Deployed Military Families. International Journal of Play Therapy, 25, 210-216.

Hicks, J. G., Le Clair, B., & Berry, S. (2016). Using dramatic empathy training to assist bullied youth. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 11, 378-390.

Duemer, L., Hicks, J., & Brendle, J. (2016). Perceptions of adults adopted as children: Implications for Marriage and Family Counselors. The Family Journal, 24, 325-  334. Retrieved from http://tfj.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/24/4/335.pdf?ijkey=YJZk4kGJvzDVzGv&keytype=finite

Pennie, G., Lertora, I., Crews, C., & Hicks J. (2016). From diapers to diplomas: Supporting at-risk students and reducing the drop-out rate, VISTAS2016. Available from http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas/by-year2/vistas-2016/page/2

 Humphreys, K., Risner, W., Froeschle Hicks, J., & Moyer, M. (2016). Non-suicidal self-injury: Cutting through the pain. VISTAS2016. Available from http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas/by-year2/vistas-2016/docs/default-source/vistas/article_4486fd25f16116603abcacff0000bee5e7

Torres, N., & Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2016). Cultural Awareness: Understanding Curanderismo, VISTAS2016. Available from http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas/by-year2/vistas-2016

Hicks, J.G., Skoog, S., & Crews, C. (2015).  Empowering cyberbullied youth: A solution focused Adlerian counseling model. VISTAS.

 Hicks, J.G., & Crews, C. (2015). Empowering youth victimized by cyber-bullying. Counseling Today, 57, 48-53.

Skoog, S., & Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2014). The party’s over: Treating grief during recovery for alcoholic women. In G. R. Walz, &  J. C. Bleuer, & (Eds.). VISTAS 2014. Article 42. Retrieved from http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/VISTAS_Home.htm.

 Hicks, J. G. F., Noble, N., Berry, S., Talbert, S., Crews, C., Li, J., & Castillo, Y.  (2014). An Ethics Challenge for School Counselors: Part 2. Journal of School Counseling, 12(1). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v12n1.pdf

Li, J., & Froeschle, J.G. (2013). Culturally Effective Interventions for Emotionally Disturbed Chinese Children.  In G. R. Walz, &  J. C. Bleuer, & (Eds.). VISTAS 2013. Article 36. Retrieved from http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/VISTAS_Home.htm.

Froeschle, J. G., Crews, C., & Li, J. (2013). Ethically assisting students via social media. VISTAS, 2013. Article 13. Retrieved at http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/VISTAS_Home.htm

Froeschle, J., Hunt, E., Riney, M., & Froeschle, H. (2013). Counselors as Partners in the 

Recruitment/Retention of Female Mechanical Engineering Students. VISTAS, 2013. Article 1. Retrieved at http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/VISTAS_Home.htm

Riney, M., & Froeschle, J. (2012). Socialization processes of engineering students: Differences in the experiences of females and males. Administrative Issues Journal, 2(1), 3-13.

Crews, C., Froeschle, J., & Li, J. (2012). Solution focused social interest: A targeted approach to treating internet addiction. VISTAS, 2012.Article 84. Retrieved at http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/VISTAS_Home.htm

Froeschle, J. G., Crews, C, & Li, J. (2011). A School and Technology Based Program: Healing families affected by cyber-bullying. Article 65. Retrieved from http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas11/Article_xx.pdf

Froeschle, J. G., Mayorga, M., & Moe, J. (2010). Counselor Wellness Behavior and its Effect on Counselor Educator’s Vulnerability to Stress. Professional Issues in Counseling,  Retrieved at http://www.shsu.edu/~piic/Fall2010/CounselorWellness.htm

Froeschle, J. G., & Crews, C. (2010). Examining teacher perspectives of creative relaxation. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 5, 290-304.

Froeschle, J. G., Ray, J., & Castillo, Y. (2010). Using online mentoring to assist in the development of LGBTQ students. Louisiana Counseling Journal, 17, 32-41.

Froeschle, J. G., & Crews, C. (2010). An ethics challenge for school counselors. Journal of School Counseling, 8(14). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v8n14.pdf

Froeschle, J. G., & Crews, C. (2010). The efficacy of a collaborative stress management program for teachers. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/Resources/Library/VISTAS/2010-V- Online/Article_71.pdf

Froeschle, J., & Crews, C. (2010). Assisting diverse female rape victims: A multi-cultural model for school counselors. New York State School Counseling Journal, 7, 20-26.

Froeschle, J. G. (2009). Empowering abused women through equine assisted career therapy. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 4, 180-190.

Froeschle, J. G. (2009). Using career counseling to influence minority dropout rates. In VISTAS Online 2009. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/Resources/Library/VISTAS/vistas09/vistas09.pdf

Froeschle, J. G., & Nix, S. (2009, February 9). A solution-focused leadership model:   Examining perceptions of effective counselor leadership. Journal of School Counseling, 7(5). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v7n5.pdf

Hargrave, T., Froeschle, J., & Castillo, Y. (2009). Forgiveness and Spirituality: Elements of Healing in relationships Spiritual Resources in Family Therapy, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY:  Guilford Publications, Inc.  

Froeschle, J., Mayorga, M., Castillo, Y., & Hargrave, T. (2008). Implementing strategies to heal the mental anguish caused by cyberbullying. Middle School Journal, 39(4), 30-34.

Froeschle, J. G. & Moyer, M. (2008).  Junior high and high school students’ perceptions of school based drug prevention. Professional Issues in Counseling. Retrieved at http://www.shsu.edu/~piic/winter2008/Froeschle.html

Froeschle, J. G. & Riney, M. (2008).  Using Adlerian Techniques to Prevent Social Aggression. Journal of Individual Psychology, 64(3), 416-431. 

Froeschle, J., Castillo, Y., Mayorga, M., & Hargrave, T. (2008).  Counseling Techniques for Adolescent Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, and Research, 36, 17-29.

Froeschle, J., Smith, R., & Ricard, R. (2007). The efficacy of a systematic drug prevention program for adolescent girls. Professional School Counseling, 10(5), 498-505.

Froeschle, J. (2007).  History & controversy. The Social Studies Texan, 23, 16.

Froeschle, J. G. (2006, December 18). Solution focused empathy training groups for students with fire-setting behaviors. Journal of School Counseling, 4(23). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v4n23.pdf

Froeschle, J. (2006). The U.S. railroad’s impact on career and labor issues. The Social Studies Texan, 22, 26.

Froeschle, J. & Moyer, M. (2004). Just cut it out: Legal & ethical challenges in counseling students who self-mutilate. Professional School Counseling, 7(4), 231-35.

Froeschle, J., Castillo, Y., Castro, V., & Castillo, Y. (2004). No child left uncounseled: The  middle school counselors’ challenge to assist students. Education 2004: No Student Left  Behind, 55- 67.

Media Contributions

Hicks, J. G. F. (2020, April). Helping Children through the Pandemic. National Public Radio, KLRN TV. Taped video aired live.

Hicks, J. G. F. (2018, February). Changing School Counselor Roles. Ethan Bearman National  

Radio Show Live Interviewee. KGO 810. https://audioboom.com/posts/6656703-february-8-   2018-what-we-really-need-from-school-counselors

Hicks, J. G. F. (2016-2020). Invited guest expert blog. Psychology Today.

Hicks, J. G. F. (2016, April 16). Fertile grounds for bullying by L. Meyers. Guest expert  interviewee for April cover story. Counseling Today. Retrieved from  http://ct.counseling.org/category/cover-stories/  

Hicks, J. G. F. (2016, May 10). Live guest expert interviewee. Texas Standard. NPR Radio. Retrieved from http://tpr.org/programs/texas-standard#stream/0

Hicks, J. G. F. (2015, July). Coming to terms with technology by L. Meyers. Janet Froeschle  Hicks’ writing quoted in July cover story with permission and featured as expert on cyber-bullying. Counseling Today. Retrieved from http://ct.counseling.org/2015/06/coming-to-terms-with-technology/

Hicks, J. G. (2015). Empowering youth victimized by cyber-bullying: A demonstration video. 88 minute Video Recording. Retrieved from https://www.academicvideostore.com/video/empowering-youth-victimized-cyber-bullying-solution-focused-adlerian-counseling-model. Alexandria, VA American Counseling Association.

Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2014). Using solution focused Adlerian techniques to combat cyber-bullying: A counseling demonstration. Publically available video recorded at American Counseling Association Conference & Expo, March, 2014, Honolulu, HI

Froeschle, J. G. (2010). Live guest expert interviewee. The Dark Side of Technology. Blog Talk Radio. Retrieved from http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search?q=Froeschle+Dark+Side 

Presentations last 7 years:

National and International Presentations

Hicks, J. (2023). Teaching and Counseling Online: How the Pandemic Helped us Improve  Future Practices. Presented at the European Branch of the American CounselingAssociation. October 2023. Leiden, Netherlands. 

Hicks, J., Bryant, A., Haugland, C., & Santa Maria, A. (2023). Pandemic-Related Career Counseling Issues Impacting Students in K-12 Education. Presented at the National Career Development Association Conference. Chicago, IL.

Flamez, B., Moore, M., Hicks, J., & Berry, S. (2023). Creative Techniques for Working with  Families in Crisis During the Pandemic. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo. March, 2023. Toronto, Canada. 

Berry, S., & Hicks, J. (2023). Response & Recovery: Research on School Counselors and Crisis Events. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo. April, 2023. Toronto, Canada

Riedy, C., Peters, H., Froelich, R., & Hicks, J. (2022). The Ethics of Social Justice According to Our Codes and Competencies. Presented at the 7th Annual Law & Ethics Conference 2022. New Orleans, LA.

Hicks, J., Flamez, B., & Berry, S. (2021). Pushed Around in Higher Education: Bullying Experiences and Ethical Considerations. Accepted at the American Counseling Association Conference and Expo. April 2020. Deferred for future conference. Presented at the 2021 virtual conference. 

Berry, S., Hicks, J., & Flamez, B. (2021). Becoming Trauma-Informed: A Rural, Southern Community's Journey. Accepted at the American Counseling Association Conference and Expo. April 2020. Deferred for future conference. Presented at the 2021 virtual conference. 

Riedy, C., & Hicks, J. (2021). Hiding in Anonymity: International Game Communities’ Empowerment & Oppression of Female Gamers. Presented at the European Branch of the American Counseling Association 62nd Annual Conference. Digital.

Brown, D., Waltz, M., & Hicks, J. (2020). Ethics on Fleek. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo, New Orleans, LA.  

Flamez, B., Hicks, J., Marks, C., Berry, S., Mayorga, M., Le Clair, B, & Bagwell, T. (2019). Time to get creative again! 15 techniques for working with families in crisis. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference and Expo. March 2019. New Orleans, LA.

Mayorga, M., Hicks, J., Bagwell, T., & Bonner, L. (2019). The ethics of long distance  counseling. Presented at the Law and Ethics Conference. New Orleans, LA.

 Berry, S., McCall, J., & Hicks, J. (2019). Investigating and Responding to Incidents of student     bullying in higher education. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo, New Orleans, LA.

Mayorga, M., & Hicks, J. (2018). Wellness and its effects on counselor competence. Presented at the European Branch of the American Counseling Association Conference. Athens, Greece.

Moore, U., Grumbarge, D., Hicks, J., Berry, S., Mayorga, M., & Dennis, G. (2018). Home Again: Strategies that Enhance Social Reintegration for Veterans and Prisoners. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference and Expo. April 2018.         Atlanta, GA. 

Hicks, J., & Berry, S. (2018). Kids aren’t born bullies. Cutting edge research on the nature of bullying behaviors. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference and Expo. April 2018. Atlanta, GA.

Flamez, B., & Hicks, J. (2018). Get out your toolbox again: 15 experiential activities for families in crisis. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference and        Expo. April 2018. Atlanta, GA.

Mayorga, M., & Hicks, J. (2018). Wellness as an ethical issue in counseling. Presented at the Law and Ethics Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Hicks, J.G.F., Knowles-Bagwell, T., Crews, C., Le Clair, B., Berry, S., & Riedy, C. (2017). When Advocacy is Not Enough: Overcoming Legal Discrimination in Tennessee. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo, San Francisco, 1. 

Flamez, B., Ouzts Moore, R., Niven Williamson, J., Froeschle Hicks, J., Williamson, D. G., &  Mark, C. (2017). Get Out Your Toolbox: Using Experiential Activities and Techniques      with Families in Crisis. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference&          Expo. San Francisco, California.

Hicks, J.G.F., Knowles-Bagwell, T., & Crews, C. (2017). Kids aren’t born bullies: Cutting edge research on the nature of bullying behaviors. Accepted as wait list program. American Counseling Association Conference & Expo, San Francisco, CA.

Crews, C. R., Hicks, J. (2016). Engaging Children and Adolescents with Experiential and Adventure-Based Interventions. American Counseling Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2016). Group counseling and advocacy: A medium for assisting adopted children and families. Presented at the Association for Specialists in Group Counseling national conference. Washington, D.C.

Skoog, S., & Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2016). Addiction related grief: ARG! Presented at the  Association for Specialists in Group Counseling national conference. Washington, D.C.

State Presentations

Hicks, J., Delony, J., Bryant, A., (2022). Assisting Teachers, Staff, and Students during the Pandemic. Presented at the Tennessee Counseling Association Conference. Nashville, TN.

Hicks, J., Jennings, L., & Jennings, S. (2020, March). Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Accepted at the New Mexico Counseling Association Conference. Deferred for future conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Hicks, J. (2019, November). Why isolated self-care doesn’t work. Impromptu presentation conducted when assigned presenters were absent. Tennessee Counseling Association Conference. Nashville, TN.

Waltz, M., Hicks, J., Humphries, K., & Brown, D. (2018, November). Slavery in the 21st Century: Ways Counselors can Combat Sex Trafficking, Prostitution, and Slavery. Tennessee Counseling Association Conference. Nashville, TN. (Presented twice)

Hicks, J., Waltz, M., Humphries, K., & Brown, D., & Ossoff, L. (2018, November). What Can  be Done About School Shootings? Tennessee Counseling Association Conference. Nashville, TN.

Mayorga, M., Hicks, J., & Humphreys, K. (2018. November). Hidden Issues: Working with Hispanic Clients. Tennessee Counseling Association Conference. Nashville, TN.

Waltz, M., Crews, C., Hicks, J., & Brown, D. (2018, November). Slavery in the 21st Century: Ways Counselors can Combat Sex Trafficking, Prostitution, and Slavery. Texas    Counseling Association Conference. Dallas, TX.

Hicks, J., Corvette, M., & Rogers, E. (2017, November). Kids Aren’t Born Bullies. Tennessee Counseling Association Conference, Nashville, TN. 

Hicks, J., Russell, D., Brown, D., Waltz, M., & Dennis, G. (2017, November). Military service and single parenthood. Tennessee Counseling Association Conference, Nashville, TN.

Humphries, K., Risner, W., & Hicks, J. (2016, November). Plugged in: Social media and the rise of bullying in our youth. Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Dallas, TX.

Crews, C., & Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2016, January). Technological evolution and pedagogies in counselor preparation and supervision. Texas Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Austin, TX.

Local Presentations

Hicks, J. (2020). Five things that impact marriages. Woodmont Christian Church Marriage Seminar. Nashville, TN. Deferred for future presentation.

Hicks, J. (2017). Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Holy Rosary Church. Nashville, TN.

Hicks, J. G. (2016, Jan.). Self-Injury: Cutting through the pain. Accepted presentation  Permian Basin Counseling Association Annual Conference. Midland, TX.

Froeschle Hicks, J. G. (2016, Jan.). Bully Busters. Clovis Municipal Schools and community. Invited presentations to students, faculty, parents, and community members.