Jeffrey K. Edwards

Contact Information

Office: CLS 4054
Phone: (773) 442-5541
Email:  J-Edwards1@neiu.edu
Web Site:  http://www.neiu.edu/~jkedward

Education
Ed.D., Counselor Education, Northern Illinois University
M.S., Counseling Psychology, George Williams College
B.A., Social Psychology, Elmhurst College
Post Graduate:
Loyola University, Department of Psychiatry - Sexual Dysfunction Clinic, 1994
College of DuPage, Addictions - Humans Services, Certificate, 1990
Northwestern, The Family Institute of Chicago, two year training certificate, 1982

Credentials

Clinical Specializations

Couple & Family Counseling; Sex Therapy, Substance Abuse, Clinical Supervision

Professional Experience

NEIU Courses Taught
Introduction to Family Counseling (420), Advanced Marriage & Family Counseling (421), Practicum/Internship (444, 464, & 474), Children Youth and their Systems (415), Clinical Supervision

Publications:  Book Chapters
Edwards, J.K. (1994). Children in residential  treatment: How many, what kind?  Do we really know?  In G. Northrup 

        (Ed.), Applied Research in Residential  Treatment. New York: Haworth Press.
Edwards, J.K., Heath, A.W., & Todd, T.C.  (1993).  The relationship of family therapy to inpatient psychiatric care.  In

        M. Squire, C. Stout, & D.H. Ruben (Eds.),  Current advances in inpatient psychiatric care: A handbook. 

        Westport, Ct: Greenwood Press.

Articles and Other Published Works
Milne, J., Edwards, J.K., and Murchie, J. (2001).  Family treatment of oppositional defiant disorder: Changing views

        and strength-based  approaches.  The Family Journal.
Edwards, J.K., and Chen, M.W. (1999). Strength-based supervision: Frameworks, current practice, and future

        directions: A Wu Wei method. The Family Journal, 7, 349-357.
Edwards, J.K. (1994). Children in residential  treatment: How many, what kind?  Do we really know?  Journal of

        Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 12, 85-99.
Edwards, J.K. (1993, 1994). An interview with Charles Kramer, M.D., Parts I, II, III, & IV. The Illinois Family

        Therapist,   14, 1-2; 15, 1-2;  16, 4; 17, 8.
Edwards, J.K. (1993). Questions I ponder while counseling or supervising.  Illinois Association for Counseling and

        Development, Quarterly, 129, 39-44.
Edwards, J.K. (1992). Short Communications.  The results of the Northern Illinois University survey of  family therapy

        in children's residential treatment.  Research and Evaluation in Group Care, 2, 26.
Edwards, J.K. (1992). Family therapy decreases the length of stay in children's residential treatment: Results of a

        national study.  Paper presented at the American Orthopsychiatric Association's 1992 Annual Convention, New

        York.
Edwards, J.K. (1991). The relationship between the use of family therapy in children's residential treatment facilities

        and length of treatment.  Dissertation  Abstracts International, Vol. 53-04A, UMI Cat. # 92-1449.
Edwards, J.K. (1991). The use and administration of  family therapy in residential treatment for older adolescents:

        Demographics, family contacts and therapy  parameters, and ideographic responses- A national survey.

        Journal of Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 9, 55-73.
Edwards, J.K. (1990).  Gestalt therapy: Has the here and now gone and went?  Illinois Association for Counseling
        and Development, Quarterly, 117, 16-28.
Edwards, J.K. (1989). On being supervised as a supervisor.  Illinois Association for Counseling and Development,

        Quarterly, 112, 11-22.
Edwards, J.K. (1988). Understanding stepfamilies: A primer for counselors.  Illinois Association for Counseling and

        Development, Quarterly, 108, 2-12.
Edwards, J.K. (1987).  Continuity and orchestration of after care services to disturbed children: From residential

        treatment to adoptive home.  Journal of  Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 4, 4, 53-67.
Isham, J., Pistorio, C., & Edwards, J.  (1995). An Initial   Survey of Marriage and Family Therapy Education and

        Training in Illinois. Illinois Association for Counseling and  Development, Quarterly, 140, 2-10.
Isham, J., Pistorio, C., & Edwards, J. (1995). Marriage and Family Therapy Education and Training in Illinois. The  

        Illinois Family Therapist.
Edwards, J.K., & Nejedlo, R.J.  (1993). Family Counseling in Children's Residential Treatment.  Illinois Association

        for Counseling and Development, Quarterly, 131, 2-20.
Edwards, J.K., & Reinke, L. (1990).  Ten ways for a  family therapist to generate failure while dealing with children

        and adolescents.  Journal of Systemic and Strategic Therapy, 8, (2), 31-33.
Edwards, J.K., & Nejedlo, R.J. (1989).  Excellence in supervision - Preparation for counseling excellence: About this

        issue.  Illinois Association for Counseling and Development, Quarterly, 111, 2-4.
Ball, B., Edwards, J.K., et al. (1974).  Children's Day Treatment: A handbook.  Illinois Department of Mental Health.

Published Reviews of Others' Works

Edwards, J.K. (1996). Review. Treating Alcohol Problems. Journal of Family Psychotherapy.
Edwards, J.K. (1996). Review.  Therapy as social construction. The Family Journal
Edwards, J.K. Review (1994). An introduction to life-style assessment. The Family Journal,
Edwards, J.K., Review of three (1993). Constructive  living. Playing ball on running water: Living Morita
        psychotherapy: The Japanese way to building a better life.  Even in summer the ice doesn't melt: Constructive 

        living the Japanese way through Morita & Naikan therapies. Illinois Association for Counseling and

        Development, Quarterly, 128.
Edwards, J.K.  Review (1993). Alcohol and the family. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 19, 205-206.
Edwards, J.K.  Review (1990).  Sober Spring.  Illinois Association for Counseling and Development, Quarterly,
        117, 37-39.
Edwards, J.K. Review (1989).  Handbook of Family Therapy Training and Supervision. American Association of
        Marriage and Family Therapy, The Commission on Supervision Bulletin, 2, (4).

Work in Review

Edwards, J.K., and Chen, M.W. (1997. Strength-Based supervision:  Frameworks, current practices, and future

        directions: The Wu Wei method. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Milne, J., Edwards, J.K., and Murchie, J. (1997).  An integrated treatment protocol for oppositional defiant disorder.  

        Manuscript Submitted for publication.

Editorial Activity

Co-Editor with Robert J. Nejedlo, (1989). Illinois Association for Counseling and Development, Quarterly,
        Part I, #111, Part II, #112, Special Issue -Excellence in Supervision - Preparation for Counseling Excellence.
        Editorial Board Appointment 1989-91, 1992-94 Illinois Association for Counseling and Development, 

        Quarterly.
Book Review Board Appointment. The Family Journal. 1993.

Professional Presentations

(1997). With M.W. Chen.  Postmodern Supervision: Where do we go from here. North Central Association of

        Counselor Educators and Supervisors Annual conference. St. Louis, MO.
(1997). A Strategic Family Systems Method for Youth with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.  Illinois Association for

        Marriage and Family Therapy, Annual Convention.
(1996). Hierarchy in Teacher-Student Relationships. Senn Academy Faculty Retreat.
(1996). A Strategic Family Systems Method for Youth with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.  Illinois Counseling

        Association's Annual Convention.
(1994). Caring for the Soul. Institute for Juvenile Research Family Systems Program 6th Annual Conference    on

        Children, Families and Schools - Bringing Up Children in a Violent World.
(1994). Caring for the Soul. Westside Holistic Family Counseling Center's first Annual Staff Conference.
(1994). Play Therapy with Disturbing Children and their Systems. Omni Youth Services.
(1994). Caring for the Soul: Self Care for Counselors. Illinois Counseling Association Annual Convention.
(1993). Play Therapy. Counselor Education Student Association Mini-Workshop.
(1993). Creating a Context of Competence.Presented at the Illinois Counseling Association's Annual Convention.
(1993). Play therapy as a Strategy for Families with Disturbed children: An Integrative Model.Saint Mary of Nazareth

        Hospital Center. Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health.
(1993).  Becoming Solution Focused: A Trend in Human Services, Education and Therapy.  Adult Contemporary   

        Concerns - Hope Presbyterian Church of Wheaton.
(1992).  Play Therapy as a Strategy for Families  with Disturbing Children: An Integrative Model. Presented at the

        Illinois Association for Counseling and Development's Annual Convention.
(1992).  Play Therapy as a Strategy for Families with Disturbing Children: An Integrative Model. Presented at the

        Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's Annual Convention.
(1992).  Family Therapy Decreases the Length of Stay in Children's Residential Treatment: Results of a National

        Study.  Invited paper presented at the American Orthopsychiatric Association's Annual Convention.
(1992).  The Team Family Therapy Model: Uses in Women's Shelter Care.  DuPage Women's Shelter Care.
(1988). Adventure Initiatives: A Method for Enhancing Group Process and Self Exploration. With Suzanne M.
        Rudolph. Presented at the Illinois Association for Counseling and Development Annual Convention.
(1988). Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment. Illinois Dept of Children and Family Services, Core Training 

        for Case Workers.
(1987-88). Stepfamilies, More Effective Family Living.  Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center.
(1985). Working with Adolescents from a Family Context. Milton Township Committee on Youth-York Township Youth
        Commission.
(1984). Unlocking the Double-Bind in Schizophrenic Families. Riverside Hospital, Kankakee, Il.
(1978). Assertiveness Training for Couples.  Lombard Y.W.C.A., Lombard, Il.

Research Activities
(2000-2001). An Online Delphi Study of Narrative Therapists using Blackboard.com.  Principle Investigator. .
(2000 - 2001). COR Grant, Northeastern Illinois University. $ 3000.00.  Principle Investigator - An Investigation into

        the State of the Art and Current Needs for the Clinical Training of Behavioral Health Care Professionals in the

        United States Across Disciplines and Within Clinical Training Sites.
(1999 - present). COR Grant, Northeastern Illinois University. $ 2659.00.  Principle Investigator - An Investigation into

        the State of the Art and Current Needs for the Clinical Training of Behavioral Health Care Professionals in Illinois

        Across Disciplines and Within Clinical Training Sites.
(1997-1998). Principle Investigator - Older Parents with   Infants and Toddlers.  Partial funding of  Research from  

        Graduate College, Northeastern Illinois University.
(1995-97). Development of a Family Systems Protocol for the Treatment of Oppostionally Defiant Youth. Partial

        funding of Research from Graduate College, Northeastern Illinois University.
(1990-91). Principal Investigator - The Relationship Between the use of Family Therapy in Children's Residential

        Treatment Facilities and Length of  Treatment. Doctoral Dissertation.
(1988-90). Principal Investigator - Family Therapy of Older Youth in Residential Treatment Centers; a Nation Wide

        Study.
(1987).  National Institute for Mental Health approved grant proposal.  no: 1 RO3 MH43991-01
(1988). American Mental Health Counselors Association - research grants award.
(1987). Project Manager - Alcohol and Substance Abuse by Parents of Children in Placement,  Illinois Department of

        Children and Family Services - Division of Policy and Planning, Office of Administrative Case Review.
(1987). Project Manager - Alcohol and Substance Abuse by Parents of Children in Placement,  Illinois Department of

        Children and Family Services - Division of  Policy and Planning, Office of Administrative Case Review.
(1988-90). Principal Investigator - Family Therapy of Older Youth in Residential Treatment Centers; a Nation Wide

        Study.
(1987). National Institute for Mental Health approved grant proposal.  no: 1 RO3 MH43991-01
(1988). American Mental Health Counselors Association - research grants award.
(1990-91). Principal Investigator - The Relationship Between the use of Family Therapy in Children's Residential

        Treatment Facilities and Length of  Treatment. Doctoral Dissertation.
(1995-97). Development of a Family Systems Protocol for the   Treatment of Oppostionally Defiant Youth. Partial

        funding of Research from Graduate College, Northeastern Illinois University.
(1997-present). Principle Investigator - Older Parents with   Infants and Toddlers.  Partial funding of  Research from  

        Graduate College, Northeastern Illinois University.

Professional organizations/leadership positions
Illinois Counseling Association  - Governor - 1997-1999
Illinois Counselor  Education and Supervision - Secretary - 1994
Illinois Association of Marriage and Family Therapy - Executive Board

Awards and Meritorious Achievements

Faculty Excellence Award, Northeastern Illinois University,   1997.
Dedicated Service to the Association Award. Presented at the Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

        1996 Annual Conference.
American Mental Health Counselors Association Research Grant Award for work on "Family Therapy of  Older Youth

         in Residential Treatment" presented at the American Mental Health Counselors Association annual luncheon

         during AACD national convention, Chicago-1988.

Additional Information
Dr. Edwards is an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family  Therapy, and a clinical supervisor for  the Family Institute of Northwestern University.

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