Research and Scholarly Contributions

Research and Scholarly Contributions (Peer-reviewed)

• Johns, R. D. (2017). A spiritual question. Qualitative Inquiry. 23(8), 631-638. doi: 10.1177/1077800417692362
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2017). Stories matter: Narrative themes of counselor educators' religious and spiritual competency. Counseling and Values, 62(1), 72-89.
  
  
• Cardona, B., Breske S., Nelson, N., Johns, R. D., & Mack, J. (2013).  A couple in crisis: A case study with implications for counseling. The Family Journal.21(2), 217-222 doi: 10.1177/1066480712465820
  
  
• Johns, R. D., & Hanna, F. J. (2011). Peculiar and queer: Spiritual and emotional salvation for the LGBTQ mormon. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 5(3-4), 197-219. doi:10.1080/15538605.2011.633157 

Research and Scholarly Contributions (Invited)

• Johns, D. (2010) Best lessons learned. In Shallcross, L., (Ed.), Counseling today. 52 (11), 26-37

Conferences (Juried)

• Johns, R. D. (2015). Leading the Way: Narratives of Religious and Spiritual Competency, Pedagogy, and Practice. Break out session presented at the National Conference for the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision.
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2015). Leading through Intersections: Exploring Intersectionality as a Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Breakout session presented at the National Conference for the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision.
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2013). Unlocking the Fences Around Religion and Spirituality: A Competency- Based Approach. Breakout session presented at the Conference for the Colorado Counseling Association
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2013). Counselor Educator Narratives: Spiritual Competency and Counseling Pedagogy. Poster Session presented at the National Conference for the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision.
  
  
• Helm, H., & Johns, R.D. (2011). Understanding addiction through metaphor: The wizard of Oz and beyond. Poster session presented at the National Conference for the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision.
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2008) Shattered Souls: An overview of the wounded soul. Breakout session presented at The Idaho Counseling Association Conference. Boise, ID.

Non-juried Presentations

• Lahman, M., Johns, R. D., Merchant, W. (2022, February 10). Publish and persevere. [Audio podcast]. https://anchor.fm/maria-k-lahman/episodes/Episode-4-Publish-and-Persevere- Writing-Qualitative-Dissertations-e1e74qk
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2015). Intersections: LGBTQIA Sexuality, Development, and Competency. Session Presented at Touchstone Health Partners, Fort Collins, CO.
  
  
• Lahman, M., Johns, R.D. et al., (2013). Symposium: Narrative Inquiry and Intimacy. Session presented at the University of Northern Colorado Applied Statistics and Research Methods Research Evening, Greeley, CO.
  
  
• Johns, R.D. (2012). Spiritual Competency of Counselor Educators and Students: A Pilot Study. Session presented at the University of Northern Colorado Applied Statistics and Research Methods Research Evening, Greeley, CO.
  
  
• Johns, R.D. (2009). Stress, burnout, advocacy fatigue: Self-care for those who create change. Presented at The National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change. Denver, CO.
  
  
• Johns, R. D. & Shelley, T. (2007). Trauma: A helper’s guide. Presented at Feeding the Soul Conference sponsored by Centus Counseling, Consulting and Education.
  
  
• Crews, J. A. & Johns, R.D. (2005, November). Can GLBT couples make it work? Local television (Boise, ID) QTV with Dallas Chase (TVTV) television interview.
  
  
• Crews, J. A. & Johns, R.D. (2005, November, 2006, April). What is ‘reparative therapy’? Local television (Boise, ID) QTV with Dallas Chase (TVTV) television interview.
  
  
• Crews, J. A. & Johns, R.D. (2006, May).  Issues in counseling GLBT clients: The unethical practice of ‘reparative therapy’. Local television (Boise, ID) QTV with Dallas Chase (TVTV) television interview.

Workshops (Invited)

• Johns, R. D. (2021). Crushed in Spirit: An Exploration of Grief. Presented to Montview Presbyterian Church, Denver, CO (Three one-hour presentations)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2018). Community living: Personal and group dynamics. Presented at the National Episcopal Service Corps Retreat, Denver, CO (One 3-hour presentation)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2017). Forgiveness: Freedom through reconciliation. Presented to Episcopal Service Corps, Denver, CO (One 3-hour presentation)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2016). Community living: Personal and group dynamics. Presented at the National Episcopal Service Corps Retreat, Denver, CO (One 3-hour presentation)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2013) Motivational Interviewing: Basics for Family Counseling. Presented at Family and Children Services (Three 3-hour presentations)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013) Knitting our hearts together: Pre-cana couples retreat. Presented at St. John’s Cathedral, Denver CO (one 6-hour presentation)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2008) Silencing the inner critic: How to develop positive self-esteem. Presented at Windcrest Corporation (One 90-minute presentation)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2008) Managing your work style to reduce stress. Presented at Windcrest Corporation. (One 90-minute presentation)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2007) This season of care: Care giving at the holidays. Presented at Wellshire Presbyterian Church, Denver CO (Three 1-hour presentations)
  
  
• Johns, R. D. (2007) Strength for the journey: LGBT couples retreat. Presented at St. John’s Cathedral, Denver CO (one 6-hour presentation)
  
  
• Farquhar-Mayes, A., & Johns, R. D. (2005) Grief and loss and spirituality. Presented at St. Michael’s Cathedral, Boise ID (Three 1-hour presentations)