Dr. Perry is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Counselor Education Program in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions at East Carolina University. He was the 2013 recipient of the Association for Humanistic Counseling's (a division of the American Counseling Association) distinguished Emerging Leader Award and is an active member of the North Carolina Counseling Association.Postmodern and constructivist career strategies for community ex-offenders are at the center of his current research interests. Dr. Perry has written on these topics, as well as presented at the state, national, and international levels. Dr. Perry embraces values of the humanistic psychology of Alfred Adler and Carl Rogers, which emphasize person-centeredness, the importance of the therapeutic alliance, and unconditional positive regard.
Secretary (2023-2024), North Carolina Counseling Association
The North Carolina Counseling Association represents diverse interests of its membership through an Executive Council, geographically located members, specialty organizations, and committees.The fundamental purposes (per the association's website) of the North Carolina Counseling Association shall be:
To provide a united organization though which all persons engaged or interested in any phase of the counseling profession can exchange ideas, seek solutions to common problems, and stimulate their professional growth. To promote professional standards and advocacy for the counseling profession. To promote high standards of professional conduct among counselors. To promote the acceptance and value of individual differences and the well-being of all individuals. To conduct professional, educational, and scientific meetings and conferences for counselors. To encourage scientific research and creative activity in the field of counseling. To become an effective voice for professional counseling by disseminating information on, and promoting legislation affecting counseling. To encourage and support divisions and chapters.
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2023-2024 Secretary 2022 - 2023
Faculty Co-Adivsor, Chi Sigma Iota, Rho Omega Chapter
Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International,Chapter: Rho Omega - East Carolina UniversityRole: Faculty Co-AdvisorRho Omega ChapterEast Carolina University, Greenville, North CarolinaEstablished in 1989Our chapter has active members including current students, alumni, and faculty. We focus on promoting excellence in the profession of counseling and hope to get members more involved in professional development, community engagement, wellness, and more.Duties as Faculty Co-Advisor, as indicated on the CSI website:Chapter Faculty Advisors (Primary and Co-/Back-Up CFAs) are selected by their respective counselor education department to serve in this critically important mentoring role. Perhaps no responsibility is more important than that of a CFA. They serve a multitude of functions including reviewing and endorsing virtually every nominee from their chapter, helping to identify talent among the membership who aspire to make a difference through leadership, service, and advocacy, and guiding them in wise decision making associated with their leadership roles. According to the CSI International Bylaws, they are the key person through which all CSI correspondence and initiatives are sent. The CSI Bylaws provide for chapter accountability that rests in large measure with the CFAs to comply. Most will attend conferences where CSI conducts special CFA Trainings. Many serve without recognition or credit from their administrators or colleagues. A strategic planning Membership Survey which included CFAs indicated that serving in this capacity was principally the most satisfying part of their various responsibilities as a faculty member. Apparently intrinsic satisfaction and not external rewards or recognition is their chief motivation for being a CFA. 2022
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