Recent Publications

(2019). Keller, H., Wusik, K., He, H., Yager, G., & Atzinger, C. Further validation of the Genetic Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale (GCSES): Its relationship with personality characteristics. Journal of Genetic Counseling, doi:10.1002/jgc4.1202.

(2019) Owens-Thomas E., Wusik K., He, H., Yager, G. & Atzinger, C. The relationship between genetic counseling student self-efficacy and clinical training. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 28, 767-778. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1115.

(2018b). Caldwell, S., Wusik, K., He, H., Yager, G., & Atzinger, C. The Relationship Between the Supervisory Working Alliance and Student Self-Efficacy in Genetic Counseling Training. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 27(6), 1506-1514. doi: 10.1007/s10897-018-0263-3

(2018a) Caldwell, S., Wusik, K., He, H., Yager, G., & Atzinger, C. Development and validation of the genetic counseling self-efficacy scale (GCSES). Journal of Genetic Counseling. 27(5), 1248-1257. DOI: 10.1007/s10897-018-0249-1

(2017) Rosen, C. & Yager, G. G. Wearing their shoes: Creating counselors' understanding of addiction through empathy. Chapter in P.S. Lassiter & T. J. Buser (Eds.), Annual Review of Addiction and Offender Counseling: Best Practices III. Pp. 186-203. Eugene, OR: Resource Publications.

(2016) Rosen, C. & Yager, G. G. Article 85 - Using a Self-Instructional Empathy Training Approach With Substance Use Counselors, VISTAS Online. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/vistas/article_85_2016.pdf?sfvrsn=4

(2016) Allsbrook, K., Wusik, K., He H., Engelhard C., Yager, G., & Atzinger, C. The relationship between the supervision role and compassion fatigue and burnout in genetic counseling. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 25, 1286-1297. doi: 10.1007/s10897-016-9970-9

(2014) Yager, G. G. Commentary on “Conceptualizing genetic counseling as psychotherapy in the era of genomic medicine.” Journal of Genetic Counseling, 23, 935-937. doi: 10.1007/s10897-014-9734-3

(2014). Atzinger, C., Lewis, K., Martin, L. J., Yager, G., Ramstetter, C., & Wusik, K. The impact of supervision training on genetic counselor supervisory identity development, Journal of Genetic Counseling, 23, 1056-1065. doi: 10.1007/s10897-014-9730-7

(2014). Masunga, A., Atzinger, C., Wusik, K., Yager, G. G. & He, H. Barriers Impacting the utilization of supervision techniques in genetic counseling. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 23, 992-1001. doi: 10.1007/s10897-014-9722-7

(2012). Hall, M. & Yager, G. G. Counseling in Context: Counselor Training. Chapter in E. Cook (Ed.), Understanding People in Context: The Ecological Perspective in Counseling. Pp. 279-296. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association Press.

(2010). Dalila, N., Goodwin, K., & Yager, G. G. My beautiful mind. Counseling today, 53(6), 46-48.

(2009). Yager, G. G. Conversations with Jeremiah on the magic of counseling. Akron, OH: Invincible Press.

(2008) Yager, G. G.. A dual relationship and a sticky situation. In L. E. Tyson, J. R. Culbreth, & J. A. Harrington, (Eds). (Pp. 139-141). Critical Incidents in Clinical Supervision. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

(2007). Yager, G. G. & Tovar-Blank, Z. G. Wellness and counselor education. Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development, 46, 142-153.

(2007). Yager, G. G. Podcast: Creativity in counselor education. Kent, OH: CounselorAudioSource.net , CAS053 - Airdate 1/4/2007; Runtime 49:21 http://www.counseloraudiosource.net/feeds/CAS053.mp3

(2007). Reis, L., Baumiller, R., Scrivener, W., Yager, G. G., & Steinberg Warren, N. Spiritual assessment in genetic counseling. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 16, 41-52.

(2005) Yager, G. G. A brief history of the counseling program. The Educator (U.C. College of Education, Human Services, and Criminal Justice Alumni Magazine). (Autumn), 4-5; 9.

(2005, Fall). Shupe, M. J. & Yager, G. G. Self-concept, social isolation, and academic achievement in college students with and without learning disabilities. Professional issues in counseling (On-line journal). http://www.shsu.edu/~piic/fall2005/shupe.html

(2004). Yager, G. G. 2004-2005 CSI Interns and fellows. Chi Sigma Iota Exemplar, 19 (2), 8.

(2004). McGivern, B. J., Everett, J., Yager, G. G, Baumiller, R., Hafertepen, A., &.Saal, H Family communication about positive BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test results. Genetics in medicine, 6(6), p. 503-509.

(2004). Yager, G. G. Training and Supervision. Chapter in R. Conyne and E. Cook (Eds.), Ecological Counseling (pp. 171-193). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association Press.

Work History

I worked in the Counseling Program at the University of Cincinnati for 41 years. Retiring in 2016, I have continued to help teach a course in Genetic Counseling in the College of Medicine. I am also active in the Emeriti Association.

A Few Accomplishments

Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Michigan State University, 1971;

United States Office of Education (U.S.O.E.) Research Traineeship, Michigan State University,

1969 - 1972; North Central A.C.E.S. "Mid-Career Award,"

September, 1992; Outstanding Contributor Award, Department of School Psychology and Counseling, University of Cincinnati,

1993; Distinguished Mentor Award, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,

April, 1994; Outstanding Teaching Award, Division of Human Services, University of Cincinnati,

June, 1997; Outstanding Professional Teaching Award, North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,

October, 2005; The Herman Peters Award for Significant Impact on the Counseling Profession, Ohio Counseling Association,

November, 2005; Professional Leadership Award, North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,

October, 2008; Lifetime Achievement Award, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, October, 2012.