Rebekah Pender, Ph.D.
Dr. Rebekah R. Pender's primary area of research interest is centered on chronic pain and play therapy. Additionally, she is also interested in body image and self-esteem in adolescents.
Education
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision , St. Mary's University, Texas
M.A. Community Counseling Psychology , University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas
B.A. Psychology, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas
Courses Taught
- Counseling Skills
- Internship in Counseling I & II
- Internship LPC Option
- Multicultural Counseling
- Counseling Across the Lifespan
- Child & Adolescent Counseling
- Theories of Counseling
Selected Publications
Pender, R., Webber, J. M., Mascari, J. B. (Spring, 2015). Using play to help children cope with chronic pain: A new role for counselors. VISTAS.
Pender, R., Webber, J.M. (March, 2015). Playing through the pain. Play Therapy, 10(1), 10-15.
Areas of Expertise
- Play therapy
- Childhood chronic pain
- Body image
- Acculturation
Teaching Philosophy
Each student is a unique individual and has the ability to bring something special and wholly their own to an environment that is cultivated to embrace that individuality while simultaneously encouraging connections and cooperation with others.