Academic Portfolio
This academic portfolio contains Dr. Hale's publications, presentations, counselor teaching experience, professional memberships, and awards.
Publications
The following academic projects are categorized by the type of publication.
Referreed
Avila, D., Hale, M. A., Nowlin, A., & Loftis, M. (2024). Analysis of mental health disaster response in Tennessee. Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 9(1), 4-14.
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Hale, M. A., & Michael, T. (2024). A conceptual understanding of spiritual attachment to God. Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 9(1), 47-57.
Invited
Hale, M. A. (2023). Fear. In A. H. Johnson (Ed.), Parenting by the psalms: A guide to spiritual parenting. Kindle Direct Publishing.
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Phillips, B., Hale, M. A., & Michael, T. (2022). Promoting campus wellness through the lens of mental health counselors. In C. J. Alexander, A. Tureen (Eds.), Leadership wellness and mental health concerns in higher education. IGI Global.
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Hale, M. A. (2021). The two roads. In A. H. Johnson (Ed.), Parenting by the parables: A guide to spiritual parenting. Kindle Direct Publishing.
In Progress or Submittal
Barnes, S. T., Loftis, M. A., & Hale, M. A. (accepted). Narcotics addiction in a rural upper Cumberland community.
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Michael, T., Loftis, M., Phillips, B., Hale, M. (accepted). Global psychometric advances in assessing adverse childhood experiences for mental health counselors.
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Waters, M., Cassidy, J., Bentley, O., & Hale, M. A. (in submittal). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with religious abuse: A qualitative analysis.
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Bishop, C., Berry, S., Ossolinski, E., & Hale, M. A. (in submittal). The seven dysphoria of smartphone use: A nonpathological theoretical framework.
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Hale, M. A., Michael, T., Loftis, M., & Hermann-Turner, K. (in progress). Examining the factor structure of the Attachment to God Inventory with a 12-step substance use recovery population.
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Hale, M. A., Grieme Bradley, A., Strate, L., Ellmo, F., & Kirsch, J. (in progress). Longitudinal cohort study of wellness domains of counselors-in-training from their first year in counselor education to their first year post graduate.
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Waters, M., Hale, M. A., & Currie, C. (in progress). Examining counselor self-efficacy of counseling skills using an actor as a simulated client to practice counseling skills before field experience. placements.
Presentations
The following list includes peer-reviewed professional presentations and invited presentation.
Professional
*Hale, M. A., Waters, M., & Currie, C. (2026, November 5-7). Confidence in action: The impact of simulation-based training on future counselors [Conference presentation]. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2026 Biennial Conference, Louisville, KY, United States.
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Berry, S., Tilford-Jones, T., & Hale, M. A. (2026, June 9-11). Ethical decision-making in crisis and disaster counseling: Principles, pitfalls, and best practices [Conference presentation]. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology's Counselor Education, 9th Annual Virtual Conference: Creating Safe Spaces: Implications for Counselors, Clients, Students, and Supervisees, Online, International.
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Hale, M. A., & Kennedy, J. F. (2026, May 28-30). Supporting the growth of bereaved clients through meaning reconstruction and posttraumatic growth [Conference presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2026 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Loftis, M. A., Michael, T., & Hale, M. A. (2026, February 22-24). A 10-year retrospective on disciplinary actions in counseling and mental health professions: Patterns, implications, and the role of ethics education [Conference presentation]. American Association of State Counseling Boards 2026 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, United States.
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*Kennedy, J. F., Hale, M. A., Long, L., Jimenez, K., & Conklin, J. (2025, October 9-12). A qualitative exploration of counseling trainee's development of a theoretical orientation [Conference presentation]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2025 Conference, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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Hale, M. A. (2025, September 12-13). Sampling strategy for recruiting participants within the 12-step recovery community [Conference roundtable presentation]. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling 2025 Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, United States.
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*Hale, M. A., Blair, K. Heerema, E., Newton, A., Perkins, D., & Royster, J. (2025, June 13-14). Adult ADHD: Exploring current considerations for diagnosis and treatments [Conference presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2025 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A., Kennedy J. F., & Peters, D. (2025, June 13-14). The practical implications of the Dual Process Model of coping with bereavement in mental health care settings [Conference roundtable presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2025 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A. (2024, November 11) The practical implications of the Dual Process Model of coping with bereavement in mental health care settings [Research symposium presentation]. Trevecca Nazarene University's 30th Annual Faculty Research Symposium, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A. (2024, November 11). Examining the psychometric properties of the Attachment to God Inventory with a 12-step substance use recovery population [Research symposium presentation]. Trevecca Nazarene University's 30th Annual Faculty Research Symposium, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A., Michael, T., & Phillips, B. (2024, June 14-15). Promoting campus wellness through the lens of mental health counselors [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2024 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A., & Michael, T. (2024, April 17-18). Conceptualizing the Play Therapy Dimensional Model with the Multidimensional Grief Theory [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 19th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
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**Hale, M. A., Michael, T., & Phillips, B. (2024, April 17-18). Promoting campus wellness through the lens of mental health counselors {Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 19th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
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Michael, T., Hale, M. A., & Phillips, B. (2024, February 22-25). Promoting campus wellness through the lens of mental health counselors [Poster presentation]. American College Counseling Association 2024 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, United States.
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Hale, M. A., Nowlin, A. L., Herman, J. S., Avila, D. S., & Michael, T. (2022, June 10-11). 4 views to counseling supervision [Conference presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2022 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Loftis, M. A., Avila, D., Schlatter, T., & Hale, M. A. (2022, June 10-11). Ethics: Looking backwards and forwards [Conference presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2022 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A., Nowlin, A. L., Avila, D. S., Herman, J. S., & Michael, T. (2022, June 10-11). Comparing parental attachment development and attachment to God [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2022 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Nowlin, A. L., Avila, D. S., Hale, M. A., & Herman, J. S. (2022, June 10-11). The role of warrior mentality on law enforcement officer's perception of mental health [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2022 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A., Nowlin, A. L., Avila, D. S., Herman, J. S., & Michael, T. (2022, April 20-21). Comparing parental attachment development and attachment to God [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
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Nowlin, A. L., Avila, D. S., Hale, M. A., & Herman, J. S. (2022, April 20-21). The role of warrior mentality on law enforcement officer's perception of mental health [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
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Avila, D. S., Hale, M. A., & Nowlin, A. L. (2022, April 20-21). Natural disaster response: Role and training of counselors [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
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Invited
Hale, M. A. (2026, September 2). Here I am, send me: Jonah the prophet
[Church presentation]. Lafayette Church of Christ, Lafayette, TN, United
States.
Hale, M. A. (2026, May 27). Jesus is a friend who loves: John 15:9 & Luke
10:25-37 [Church presentation]. College Hills Student Ministry, Taylor
Christian Camp, Holland, KY, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2026, April 8). Caring for yourself: Burnout signs and
intentional self-care [Guest lecturer]. University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s
Nursing Program: NURS 454 – Leadership II ABSN, Knoxville, TN, United
States.
Hale, M. A. (2026, March 1). The servant’s economy: Mark 12-13 [Church
presentation]. Intergenerational Bible Class, College Hills Church of Christ,
Lebanon, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2026, February 11). The basics on trauma’s presence and
impact on life and the pathway toward posttraumatic growth [Church
presentation]. CH Student Ministry, College Hills Church of Christ, Lebanon,
TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2026, February 8). Supporting wellness and spiritual health
during suicidal thoughts [Church presentation]. CH Student Ministry, College
Hills Church of Christ, Lebanon, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2026, January 25). Anxiety that helps and anxiety that hurts
[Church presentation]. CH Student Ministry, College Hills Church of Christ,
Lebanon, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2026, January 18). Mental health stigma and depression
[Church presentation]. CH Student Ministry, College Hills Church of Christ,
Lebanon, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, November 9). More than pain: Experiences that change
your soul [Church presentation]. Teens for Christ, Netherland Church of
Christ, Rickman, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, November 9). Cross-shaped suffering [Church
presentation]. Intergenerational Bible Class, College Hills Church of Christ,
Lebanon, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, July 30). Anger: God will help [Church presentation]. I
Believe God will Help Me with—Summer Series, Highland Heights Church of
Christ, Lebanon, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A. (2025, July 6). The importance of mental health as a Christian.
[Church presentation]. Practical Christian Living Summer Series-Young
Adults Bible Class, Main St. Church of Christ, Springfield, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, June 22). Relating to God: BetrayalI [Church
presentation]. Intergenerational Bible Class, College Hills Church of Christ,
Lebanon, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, June 15). Relating to God: Trust [Church presentation].
Intergenerational Bible Class, College Hills Church of Christ, Lebanon, TN,
United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, June 8). Relating to God: Suffering [Church
presentation]. Intergenerational Bible Class, College Hills Church of Christ,
Lebanon, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, June 1). Relating to God: Introduction [Church
presentation]. Intergenerational Bible Class, College Hills Church of Christ,
Lebanon, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, April 16). Caring for yourself: Burnout signs and self-
care [Guest lecturer]. University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Nursing Program:
NURS 454 – Leadership II ABSN, Knoxville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, February 6). Individual and group treatment modalities
for addiction recovery [Guest lecturer]. Trevecca Nazarene University’s
Graduate Counseling Program: CSL 5330 – Chemical Use & Abuse, Nashville,
TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, January 18). Love yourself and love your neighbor
[Church presentation]. Evangelism University: High School Student
Conference, Savannah, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, December 12). Doctoral graduate speech [Graduation
hooding ceremony]. Tennessee Technological University’s Graduate
Counseling Hooding Ceremony, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, December 4). Experiences as new faculty [Guest
lecturer]. Tennessee Technological University’s Counseling & Supervision
Doctoral Program: COUN 7610 – Teaching in Counselor Education,
Cookeville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, November 18). Chi Sigma Iota 2024 induction speech
[Induction ceremony]. Trevecca Nazarene University’s Theta Nu Upsilon
Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society International, Nashville,
TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A. (2024, November 13). Strategic development of doctoral
portfolios and dissertation proposals [Guest lecturer]. Tennessee
Technological University’s Counseling & Supervision Doctoral Program:
COUN 7820 – Doctoral Internship, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Loftis, M. A., & Hale, M. A. (2023, September 4-7). Keeping out of ethical
jeopardy: Implications for supervisors and counselors [Conference
presentation]. Journey Together Conference 2023, Franklin, TN, United
States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, August 4). Coping with stress and anxiety beginning the
school year [Church presentation]. Main Street Church of Christ Youth Group,
Springfield, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, July 19). Can hope be a product of suffering? [Church
presentation]. Mount Juliet Church of Christ Adult Class, Mount Juliet, TN,
United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, July 9). Can hope be a product of suffering? [Church
presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Adult Class, Brentwood, TN,
United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, June 25). Attachment to God [Church presentation].
Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Adult Class, Brentwood, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, April 12). The intersection of faith and therapy [Church
presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ 7th-10th Grade Student Ministry
Class, Brentwood, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, April 2). Today is a gift: Living in the present [Church
presentation]. Mount Juliet Church of Christ Spring Youth Retreat, Dickson,
TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, January 20). Attachment theory and attachment to God
[Conference presentation]. TNAPT 2023 Midwinter Virtual Gathering,
Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, January 14-15). Generational legacy of the kings [Church
presentation]. Jackson Church of Christ Ignite Youth Rally, Jackson, MO,
United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, January 8). Attachment theory and attachment to God
[Church presentation]. College Hills Church of Christ GPS Class, Lebanon, TN,
United States.
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Loftis, M. A., Avila, D., Hale, M. A., & Schlatter, T. (2022, December 2).
Ethics: Looking backwards and forwards [Continuing education
presentation]. CSI Tau Tau Upsilon Chapter, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2022, November 4-6). Feel your fear and do it anyway [Church
presentation]. Mount Juliet Church of Christ Fall Youth Retreat, Quebeck, TN,
United States.
Hale, M. A. (2022, June 26). Suffering to hope [Church presentation].
Lebanon Road Church of Christ Worship, Donelson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2022, June 10-15). Commitment to Jesus reshapes the way you
view yourself in light of the past [Church presentation]. Main Street Church of
Christ Church Camp, Adams, TN, United States.
Anderson, J., Ribeiro, V., Riley, H., Morris, J., Morris, M., & Hale, M. A.
(2022, April 24). Panel discussion: Anxiety & spiritual concerns [Church
presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Adult Class, Brentwood, TN,
United States.
Hale, M. A. (2022, April 3). Anxiety: Coping through connection [Church
presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Adult Class, Brentwood, TN,
United States.
Hale, M. A. (2021, July 23-28). I am made new in Christ [Church
presentation]. Main Street Church of Christ Church Camp, Adams, TN, United
States.
Hale, M. A. (2021, June 20). Spiritual wellness and mental health [Church
presentation]. Lebanon Road Church of Christ Worship, Donelson, TN, United
States.
Hale, M. A. (2021, March-May). Marriage dynamics facilitation [Weekly
workshop]. Old Hickory Church of Christ Marriage Ministry, Old Hickory, TN,
United States.
Hale, M. A. (2020, November 13-15). Koinonia: Relationship [Church
presentation]. Lebanon Road Church of Christ Fall Youth Retreat, Donelson,
TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2020, November 13-15). Koinonia: Serving [Church
presentation]. Lebanon Road Church of Christ Fall Youth Retreat, Donelson,
TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2020, June 7-10). One body [Church presentation]. Lebanon
Road Church of Christ Vacation Bible School, Donelson, TN, United States.
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Hale, M. A. (2020, February 1-5). Counseling urban youth from lower-
income families [Lectureship presentation]. Freed-Hardeman University’s
84th Annual Lectureship–Our Place in His Story: Remembering the Past,
Anticipating the Future, Henderson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2019, November 5). Suicide prevention and intervention [Guest
lecturer]. Freed-Hardeman University's Undergraduate Course: BIB 433 –
Personal Counseling, Henderson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2019, October 5-6). Becoming an effective teacher through
strong relationships [Seminar presentation]. Teacher Toolbox Workshop, Old
Hickory, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2019, October 5-6). Cultivating student engagement during
lesson prep [Seminar presentation]. Teacher Toolbox Workshop, Old Hickory, TN, United
States.
Hale, M. A. (2019, April 5-7). Overcoming failure [Church presentation].
Main Street Church of Christ Spring Youth Retreat, Greenbrier, TN, United
States.
Hale, M. A. (2018, May 21). Suicide awareness [Seminar presentation].
McClain Christian Academy, Lebanon, TN, United States.
Academic Teaching Experiences
The following information outlines the master's and doctorate level courses I've taught at various universities in counselor education.
Belmont University
Master's Level Courses
MHC 5011 - Foundations of Clinical Practice
MHC 5015 - Spirituality and Theories of Human Development
MHC 5016 - Diversity and Social Justice in the Clinical Encounter
MHC 5018 - Theories and Methods of Psychotherapy Research
MHC 5019 - Techniques of Counseling
MHC 5220 - Therapy with Children and Adolescents
MHC 5310 - Psychometrics and Assessment
MHC 6010 - Practicum
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Doctorate Level Courses
MHC 6008 - Advanced Psychometrics and Assessment
Freed-Hardeman University
Master's Level Courses
COU 525 - Marriage and Family Counseling
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master's Level Courses
CSL 5100 - Introduction to Psychological Research
CSL 5231 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
CSL 5240 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology
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Doctorate Level Courses
CSL 7030 - Qualitative Research and Program Evaluation
Tennessee Tech University
Master's Level Courses
COUN 6000 - Counseling Across the Lifespan
COUN 6300 - Introduction to Counseling: Foundations, Ethics and Legal Issues
COUN 6320 - Group Counseling
COUN 6360 - Counseling Skills
COUN 6460 - Addiction Counseling
COUN 6630 - Theories of Personality
COUN 6800 - Practicum
COUN 6820 - Internship 1
COUN 7300 - Seminar in Counseling: Advanced Couples Counseling
Professional Memberships
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Current
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Counseling Association (ACA)
ACA Division: Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling
ACA Division: Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (Southern Region)
ACA Division: Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
Chi Sigma Iota: Counseling Honors Society International
​Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association
Past
American Psychological Association: Division 36 - Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
Association for Play Therapy
Tennessee Association of Pastoral Therapists
Awards
The following list includes professional recognitions awarded to Dr. Hale.
2024
Research Poster Award Winner
Awarded at Creative Research & Inquiry Day hosted by Tennessee Technological University
2023
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award
Awarded by the Tau Tau Upsilon chapter of Chi Sigma Iota: Counseling Honors Society International