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John S. Wadsworth

Associate Professor

Introduction

Dr. Wadsworth conducts research in the areas of employment of older persons with disabilities and counselor education. He is Co-Chair of the Institutional Review Board for Bio-behavioral and Social Science.

Current Positions

  • Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

College of Education Affiliations

Education

  • PhD in Rehabilitation Counselor Education, Certificate of Aging Studies, University of Iowa
  • MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Iowa
  • BA, Major: Psychology; Minor: Sociology, University of Iowa

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, #039290, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Professional Memberships

  • National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Life Member
  • American Rehabilitation Counseling Association
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
  • National Rehabilitation Association
  • American Association on Mental Retardation
  • Iowa Rehabilitation Association
  • American Counseling Association
  • Iowa Foster Parents Association

Selected Publications

  • Sánchez, J., Wadsworth, J. S., Frain, M. P., Chan, F. & UMucu, E. (2020). Psychiatric symptoms, psycho-social factors, and life satisfaction among persons with serious mental illness: A path analysis. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease 208 (8) 600-607. DOI: 10.1097/NMD0000000000001166..
  • Gerald, M. M., Estrada-Hernandez, N. & Wadsworth, J. S. (2019). The Use of Single-Subject Design in Rehabilitation Counseling Research. Rehabilitation Research Policy, and Education, Springer Publishing 33 (3) 168-179. DOI: 10.1891/2168-6653.33.3.168.
  • Bruyère, S. M., Harley, D. A., Kampfe, C. M., VanLooy, S. & Wadsworth, J. S. (2017). Key Concepts and Techniques for an Aging Workforce. In Marini, I. & Stebnicki, M. A. (Eds.) The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability, Seventh Edition. (9780826161611), pp. 471-483. Ny:NY: Springer Publishing.
  • Lo, C. & Wadsworth, J. (2014). The Impact of novice Counselor's Note Taking Behavior on recall and Judgement. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education 28 (3) 169-182. DOI: 10.1891/2168-6653.28.169.
  • Wadsworth, J. S. & Gallo, L. (2013). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treating Adults. Alexandria, VA: ACA, The Center for Counseling Policy, Practice & Research.
  • Upton, T. D., Premuda-Conti, P., Hollender, H., Matin, K., Nesheim-Larson, K. & Wadsworth, J. S. (2010). Long-term functional Impairment Following Adolescent Brain Injury and Comprehensive Rehabilitation. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling 41 (1) 26-31.
  • Moore, N., Wadsworth, J. S. & James, C. (2009). Post-tramatic stress disorder; Group treatment approaches. Rehabilitation Education 23.
  • Eberhard, S., Escott, Forsell, C., Getsinger, D., Johnson, L., Kampfe, C., Lloyd, F., Olipai-Taitano, M., Redfern, E., Saxon, V. & Wadsworth, J. S. (2009). The Aging Workforce. 34th Institute on Rehabiilitation Issues.U.S. Department of Education,. Washington D.C. (senior editors: Kampfe, Lloyd, Saxon, Wadsworth).
  • Bruyere, S. M., Harley, D. A., Kampfe, C. M. & Wadsworth, J. S. (2008). Key Concepts and Techniques for an Aging Population. In Marini, I. & Stebnicki, M. (Eds.) Professional Counselors' Desk Reference.
  • Wadsworth, J. S. (2008). The group experience. Rehabilitation Education 22 257-267.

Selected Presentations

  • Barnes, E., Sanchez, J. & Wadsworth, J. S. (2020, December) Developmental Supervision for Reluctant Trainees. Conference Presentation presented at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Fall Conference.
  • Wadsworth, J. (2020, June) The legal status of process, psychotherapy, and supervision notes: Educating Master's students. Poster presented at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Spring Conference.
  • Wadsworth, J. S. & Estrada-Hernandez, N. (2018, October) Changes in the CRCC Code of Ethics. Conference Presentation presented at Iowa Rehabilitation Association Fall Conference, Ames, Iowa.
  • Wadsworth, J. S. (2018, October) Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Reflections on Social Media. Conference Presentation presented at Iowa Rehabilitation Association Fall Conference, Ames, Iowa.
  • Wadsworth, J., Estrada-Hernandez, N. & Spears, E. (2018, March) The Paradoxical Challenge of Trigger Warnings in Rehabilitation Counselor Education. Poster presented at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Spring Conference, Anaheim, California.
  • Wadsworth, J. S. & Johnson, E. (2017, October) Incidental findings in rehabilitation research: Duty to disclose. Paper presented at Fall 2017 National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Arlington, Virginia.
  • Wadsworth, J. S. (2017, August) Working with Difficult People: Aggressive Clients in Community Settings. Workshop Iowa City, Iowa.
  • Wadsworth, J. S. (2017, July) Trangender Transitioning Issues. Workshop Iowa City, Iowa.
  • Reed, B., Phillips, B., Wadsworth, J. S. & Strauser, D. R. (2016, March) From Conceptualization to Publication: Becoming a Successful Researcher and Writerin Rehabilitation Counseling. Symposium presented at Spring 2016 National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Los Angels, California.
  • Wadsworh, J. S. (2016, January) Working with Difficult People. Workshop Iowa City, Iowa.

Selected Grants & Contracts

  • Wadsworth, John S (Director) Grant Training. Rehabilitation Counseling Program (UIRCP) – Masters ASL. US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. Funded. October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2024.
  • wadsworth, John S (Director) Grant Training. Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Care in High Need and Underserved Rural Communities. Health Resources and Services Administration. Funded. September 9, 2019 - August 31, 2022.
  • Wadsworth, John Steele Grant Training. Rehabilitation Services Administration Long Term Training Grant-MAsters. Rehabilitation Services Administration, Department of Education. Funded. January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2020.
  • Wadsworth, John Steele (Principal Investigator) Grant Graduate Scholarship or Fellowship. Rehabilitation Counseling Long Term Training Grant: Master's Level Program (H129B000051-03). US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. Funded. October 1, 2010 - July 1, 2015.
  • Wadsworth, John Steele Grant Equipment. Computer replacement. Student Computer Fee Award. Funded. December 15, 2013 - January 30, 2014.
  • Wadsworth, John Steele Grant Equipment. Polycom 360 degree camera. Student Computer Fee Award. Funded. April 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013.
  • Wadsworth, John Steele Grant Equipment. Upgrade to Computers in College of Education Counseling Labs. The University of Iowa Student Computer Fees. Funded. March 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013.
  • Wadsworth, John Steele Grant Equipment. Mobile Teleconferencing. University of Iowa Student Computer Fee. Funded. March 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013.
  • Wadsworth, John Steele Grant Equipment. Mobile video projectin adapters. The University of Iowa Student Computer Fees. Funded. March 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013.
  • Wadsworth, John Steele (Principal Investigator) Grant Equipment. Digital upgrade to College of Education observation rooms. College of Education Mandatory Student Computing Fee Committee. Funded. December 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012.