Unique L. Page | 12753 SW 68th Avenue, #P510 Portland, 97223 | 503.554.6143 | [email protected]

Education

2018- In process: Ph.D. in Counseling ​ Corvallis, OR

May 2014: M.A. Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling ​ George Fox University Portland, OR

May 2009: B.A. Psychology ​ Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Credentials

2019: National Board of Certified Counselors 2014: Mental Health Professional ​ ​ Vancouver, WA

2017: Licensed Professional Counselor 2014: Agency Affiliated Counselor ​ ​ ​ Oregon Community Services NW Vancouver, WA

2015: Registered Intern ​ Oregon

Employment

2018- Present: Faculty/ Director, Individual and Family Matters Counseling Clinic ​ George Fox University Portland, OR

2017- 2018: Assistant Professor ​ Multnomah University Portland, OR

2016- Present: Therapist/ Private Practice ​ UP Counseling Tigard, OR

2015- 2018: Adjunct Professor ​ George Fox University Portland, OR

2015- 2017: Resident Therapist ​ Saint Child Beaverton, OR

2014- 2016: Mental Health Clinician ​ Community Services NW Vancouver, WA

2008- 2010: Mentor / Program Manager ​ Carson Sheriff's Station Gang Diversion Team Carson, CA

University Committees

2018: Co-Chair of the Multicultural Task Force 2017- 2018: Gender Parity Task Force ​ ​ Multnomah University Multnomah University Portland, OR Portland, OR

Publication

Dempsey, K., Ching, J., & Page, U. (2016). When Colorblindness Hurts: Cultural Competence ​ ​ Implications for Counselors-in-Training. International Journal Of Social Science Studies, 4(7), ​ ​ 101-108.doi: 10.11114 /ijsss.v4i7.1671

Teaching Experience

Institution: GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Counseling Courses of Instruction: ● Race and Trauma: Summer 2019 ● Human Growth and Development: Spring 2017-2019 ● Intro to Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling: Fall, Spring 2015-2019 ● Personality and Counseling Theories: Fall 2016, 2018 ● Group Theory and Therapy: Spring 2017-2018 ● Human Sexuality: Summer 2016-2018 ● Lifestyle and Career Development: Spring 2016-2017 ​ ​ ● Cultural Foundations and Social Justice: Summer 2015-2017

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Institution: MULTNOMAH UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Counseling Graduate Courses of Instruction: ● Basic Counseling Skills: 2017-2018 ● Social and Cultural Diversity: 2017-2018 ● Supervision: Summer 2017- 2018 ● Diagnosis and Psychopathology: Spring 2018 ● Crisis Intervention, Advocacy & Consultation: Spring 2018 ● Ethics: Fall 2018 ● Group Supervision: Spring 2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Course of Instruction ● Human Diversity: Spring 2018

Guest Lecturer, Speaking Engagements

Fall 2019 Workshop and Training: Understanding diversity, equity, inclusion in mental health services- Longview, WA Will co-present with Dr. Keith Dempsey at a Community Mental Health Agency on how to effectively engage with the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion on various levels of mental health services. This is a three day event.

Fall 2019 Group Facilitation and Training for Counselors- Portland, OR Will co-present with Dr. Karen Hixson on the topic of Whiteness/Anti-Racism/White ​ Fragility and how to effectively facilitate group counseling with clients. ​

Fall 2019 30-Hour Clinical Supervision Training for Counselors and Therapists- Portland, OR Spring 2019 Co-presented with Dr. Karen Hixson on how to enhance counselor and therapists ability to Fall 2018 engage in competent practice in addressing race, culture, and other aspects of identity for supervisees and their clients.

Spring 2019 Keynote Speaker for Black History Month- Multnomah University Presented to students, faculty and staff about faith, diversity and reconciliation.

Fall 2018 Fall Faculty Workshop- Multnomah University Created and presented curriculum and training regarding Gender Parity and the new on-campus Multicultural Center.

New Wine, A New Wineskins Annual Conference: Religious Persecution, Privilege, Fall 2017 Paranoia- and Hope. Multnomah University Closing plenary panelist discussing “How to Navigate Culture Shock as a Christian” from a counseling perspective.

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Fall 2017 Oregon State University: Professional Development Seminar Co-presented with Dr. Keith Dempsey: personal journey, philosophy, and experiences of leadership and mentorship in a counselor education program to Oregon State doctoral students.

Fall 2018 Play Therapy and Multiculturalism: Inclusivity, Sensitivity, Awareness and Value Fall 2016 Created a presentation and activity engaging student’s reflection of personal cultural Spring 2016 identity and awareness of culturally sensitive materials, all the while, creating an Fall 2015 inclusive environment and networking community in their Play Therapy practice.

Fall 2016 Race and Trauma: Provided case studies and live-team experiences that encouraged ​ students to explore the multi-generational impact of racial and ethnic marginalization, the impact of social dynamics on our development across the lifespan and the role of privilege and marginalization in increasing vulnerable populations to additional stress and trauma.

Scholarly Presentations

2019 Association for Counselor Educators and Supervision- ACES (Seattle, WA) ▪ Setting the Table for Critical Conversations Around Religious Privilege in Counselor Education. ​ ​

2019 International Association for Play Therapy (APT) Annual Conference (Dallas, TX) ▪ Exploring Issues of Diversity in Play Therapy Through the Use of Sandtray Therapy ​ (6 Hour Workshop) (Accepted, Unable to Attend)

2016 International Association for Play Therapy (APT) Annual Conference (St, Louisville, KY) ▪ Multicultural Awareness & Sensitivity, A Forgotten Ethical Issue in Play Therapy. ​ ​ (3 Hour Workshop)

2014 Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision- WACES (Anaheim, CA) ▪ Connections between multiculturalism coursework and practical application. (First Author)

University of Puget Sound, Race and Pedagogy National Conference (Tacoma, WA) ▪ Exploring Race, Colorblindness and Multiculturalism in a Counselor-Training Program. (First Author)

First Annual Trauma and Social Justice Conference (Tigard, OR) ▪ From Colorblindness to Multicultural Competencies in Mental Health Education. (First Author)

Western Psychological Association (WPA) Annual Conference. (Portland, OR) ▪ Multicultural awareness: Effects of CACREP accreditation on counselors-in- training. (First Author)

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2010 American Society of Criminology (ASC) Annual Meeting. (San Francisco, CA) ▪ Examining the Effectiveness of a Multi-agency Gang Intervention Collaboration in Los Angeles. (First Author)

2009 LMU Undergraduate Research Symposium. (Los Angeles, CA) ▪ The Impact of a Gang Diversion Team on Young Gang Members. (First Author)

Awards

2014 Al Stiefel Award, George Fox University ▪ Highest award presented by the Counseling School faculty to one graduating student at the hooding ceremony each year. The award goes to "the student who exhibits the following qualities: a genuine zeal for inquiry, a high sense of integrity and a constant demonstration of the spirit of Christ."

2012-2013 ACES Presidential Fellow, George Fox University ▪ An observed commitment to excellence and leadership while striving to have an impact on communities through practice, scholarship, and advocacy.

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