Dr Gina Martin, University of Wisconsin Whitewater, United States
Dr. Gina Martin is an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education & Supervision at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. She earned her Ph.D. from The University of Iowa (2021) with a dissertation on childhood adversity and emotional dysregulation. With an M.A. from The Family Institute at Northwestern University (2017) and a B.A. from Pepperdine University (2013), she is a licensed counselor in Wisconsin and Illinois and a National Certified Counselor. Her teaching spans foundational and advanced counseling courses, with notable contributions to course development and international education. Dr. Martin’s research includes innovative CBT methods and somatic experiencing clinical trials. 🌟📚🧠
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Education
Dr. Gina Martin earned a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from The University of Iowa in 2021, focusing on “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Emotional Dysregulation: Frontal Alpha Asymmetry Exploratory Study” 🧠📚. Prior to this, they completed an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The Family Institute at Northwestern University in 2017, where they honed their counseling skills 🗣️❤️. They began their academic journey with a B.A. in English from Pepperdine University in 2013, setting a strong foundation for their professional career 📖🌟. Their diverse educational background underscores a commitment to understanding and supporting mental health.
Experience
Dr. Gina Martin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater since 2021, teaching diverse counseling courses such as Foundations, Lifespan Development, and Marriage & Family Counseling. They also serve on various committees and took on Program Coordinator duties in Fall 2022. In Summer 2024, Dr. [Name] led an immersive international course in Scotland. Previously, they rebuilt and developed courses at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, including asynchronous materials and creative content. As an Adjunct Instructor, they taught and developed courses on clinical practice and psychopathology, and supervised clinical practicums. 🌍📚🎓
Presentations
Dr. G.C. Martin is a prominent figure in counseling and neuroscience, with a focus on military sexual trauma and innovative therapy methods. In October 2024, Martin will present on “Personal Guiding Theory Development” and “Military Sexual Trauma and nCBT” at NCACES Chicago, and on clinical supervision at WACES Tucson. Earlier in 2024, Martin spoke on neuroscience-informed CBT at the Summer Symposium and AMHCA Charlotte. Past presentations include novel eye-movement protocols at ACES Denver and trauma-informed supervision at ACES Seattle. Martin’s work bridges neuroscience with practical counseling, contributing significantly to the field. 🧠💬🎤
Awards
Award-winning educator with notable recognitions, including the UW Whitewater Graduate Teaching Award (May 2024) 🏆. Nominated multiple times for COEPS Outstanding Advising Award (May 2023, January 2024) and COEPS McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction Award (May 2023, January 2024) 🌟. Honored with the Outstanding Supervisor Award from NCACES (October 2022) and a finalist for the Dissertation Excellence Award, The Professional Counselor, NBCC (April 2022) 📚. Received the Audrey Qualls Travel Grant Award and Graduate College Student Research Award (2019) 🌍. Selected for the DARE to Discover Research Banner (January 2020) 🏅.
research focus
A practitioner’s guide to breathwork in clinical mental health counseling
Health outcomes following childhood maltreatment: an examination of the biopsychosocial model
Trauma-Informed Supervision Experiences: A Preliminary Phenomenological Study.
Couple conflict and music utilisation
The Eyes and Emotion Regulation: Helpful Tips for Counselors
Eye movements and emotions: Efficacy of novel eye‐movement protocol Tholáge
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Emotional Dysregulation: Frontal Alpha Asymmetry Exploratory Study