Lorraine DeKruyf, PhD

My professional experience includes 20 years as a school counselor and teacher at the high school level in Wisconsin and Washington. In 2002, I joined the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University as chair of the school counseling program.

My research interests are reflected in the topics I have published and presented on locally, regionally and nationally. These topics include school counseling site supervision and school counselor professional identity, cross-cultural mentorship, cultural sensitivity, narrative counseling, and social justice advocacy. I also serve on the editorial board for Professional School Counseling, the flagship journal of the American School Counselor Association.

When I’m not at work, I enjoy reading good fiction, listening to music from a variety of genres, sailing, gardening and hiking.

How do you pronounce your last name?

Depends who you ask. I think you could spell it: "de-KRIFE." Although I publish under the long version of my name, I generally go by Lori DeKruyf.

Do you keep in touch with your grads?

Once a month, I let my grads know where and when I’ll be hanging out at a restaurant. This gives my school counseling alumni a chance to gather to eat, socialize, share ideas, network, and head into the next month feeling refreshed. It also gives me a chance to find out what my grads are up to and learn ways I can better prepare them for the "real world" after graduation.

What is your quest?

Micah 6:8 sums it up well. I strive to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.

Selected Publications

Borders, L.D., Glosoff, H., Hays, D., Welfare, L., DeKruyf, L., Fernando, D., Page, B. (2014). Best practices in clinical supervision: Evolution of a counseling specialty. The Clinical Supervisor, 33(1), 26-44. doi: 10.1080/07325223.2014.905225

DeKruyf, L., Auger, R., & Trice-Black, S. (2013). The role of school counselors in meeting students’ mental health needs: Examining issues of professional identity. Professional School Counseling, 16(5), 271-282.

*Nafziger, J., & DeKruyf, L. (2013). Narrative counseling for professional school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 16(5), 290-302. * = current or former George Fox school counseling student

Auger, R., DeKruyf, L., & Trice-Black, S. (Eds.). (2013). School counselors and student mental health: Part II [Special issue]. Professional School Counseling, 16(5), 269-341.

Auger, R., DeKruyf, L., & Trice-Black, S. (Eds.). (2013). School counselors and student mental health: Part I [Special issue]. Professional School Counseling, 16(4), 208-268.

DeKruyf, L., & Pehrsson, D.E. (2011). School counseling site supervisors: Identified training needs. Counselor Education and Supervision. 50, 314-327.

Borders, L.D., DeKruyf, L., Fernando, D., Glosoff, H., Hays, D., Page, B., Welfare, L. (2011). Best Practices in Clinical Supervision. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Retrieved from saces.org document

Thomas, S., DeKruyf, L., Hetherington, P., & Lesicko, D. (2009). Peer consultation groups: Developing a global culture of collaboration for school counselors. Journal for International Counselor Education, 1, 15-31. Retrieved from  http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jice/

DeKruyf, L. (2008). An introduction to narrative therapy. In K. Jordan (Ed.). The quick theory reference guide: A resource for experts and novice mental health professionals (pp. 445-460). Nova Science.

Ratts, M., DeKruyf, L., & Chen-Hayes, S. (2007). The ACA advocacy competencies: A social justice framework for professional school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 11, 90-97.

DeKruyf, L. (2007). Training needs of school counseling site supervisors in the Pacific Northwest: An exploration via the construct of self-efficacy. Dissertation Abstracts International, 68 (07A), 2825. (UMI No. 3276923)

Selected Conference, Seminar, & Webinar Presentations

DeKruyf, L., Gruman, D., & Causey, J. (2013, October 17-20). Educational Leader and Mental Health Professional: Training for a Balanced School Counselor Identity. Presented at the 2013 conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Denver, CO.

van Asselt, K., & DeKruyf, L. (2013, October 17-20). The Equity Imperative: School Counselor Educators, Common Core State Standards, and College and Career Readiness. Presented at the 2013 conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Denver, CO.

DeKruyf, L., *Parra, A., & *Lee, D. (2013, October 11, 12). Ethical and Legal Issues Booster Session for Professional School Counselors. Presented at the 2013 conference of the Oregon School Counseling Association, Bend, OR. * = current or former George Fox school counseling student

DeKruyf, L., & Dempsey, K. (2013, April 12). Working Towards Cultural Sensitivity, Part II. Day-long cultural sensitivity training seminar for Trinity Lutheran School, Portland, OR.

Eakin, G., & DeKruyf, L. (2013, January 10). How School Counselors Contribute to Student Success. Education Week Live Chat.

DeKruyf, L. (2012, November 19). School Counselors and Clinical Supervision. Day-long school counseling site-supervisor training seminar for Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR.

DeKruyf, L. (2012, November 15-18). Grounded Theory Insights into School Counseling Site Supervisor Development. Presented at the 2012 conference of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Portland, OR.

Gruman, D., Causey, J., & DeKruyf, L. (2012, November 15-18). Centering the Pendulum: Training School Counselors to Claim a Balanced Identity. Presented at the 2012 conference of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Portland, OR.

Dempsey, K., & DeKruyf, L. (2012, August 22). Working towards Cultural Sensitivity. Day-long cultural sensitivity training seminar for Trinity Lutheran School, Portland, OR.

*Nafziger, J., & DeKruyf, L. (2012, June 23-26). Put a Shine on Your Comprehensive School Counseling Program with a Brief Narrative Counseling Approach. Presented at the 2012 national conference of the American School Counseling Association, Minneapolis, MN. * = current or former George Fox school counseling student

DeKruyf, L. (2011, October 13). School Counselors and Clinical Supervision. Day-long school counseling site-supervisor training seminar for Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR.

DeKruyf, L. (2011, October 26-30). Preparing and Supporting School Counseling Site Supervisors: Grounded Theory Insights into Site Supervisor Development. Presented at the 2011 national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Nashville, TN.

Dempsey, K., & DeKruyf, L. (2011, October 26-30). Birds of a Different Feather Flocking Together: Cross-Cultural Mentorship in Action. Presented at the 2011 national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Nashville, TN.

Borders, L.D., DeKruyf, L., Fernando, D., Glosoff, H., Hays, D., Page, B., Welfare, L. (2011, October 26-30). Best Practices in Clinical Supervision. Invited presentation at the 2011 national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Nashville, TN. (invited; presenters listed alphabetically except lead presenter)

DeKruyf, L. (2011, October 13). Clinical Supervision and School Counselors. Day-long school counseling site-supervisor training seminar for Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR.

DeKruyf, L., & Dempsey, K. (2010, November 4-7). Cross-Cultural Mentorship: Mission Impossible??! Presented at the 2010 Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Sacramento, CA.

DeKruyf, L. (2010, October 15). Supervision and School Counselors. Day-long site-supervisor training seminar for Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR.

DeKruyf, L. (2009, October 14-18). The Working Alliance as a Site Visit Screening Framework: Practical Tools to Connect With, Evaluate, and Equip Potential School Counseling Site Supervisors. Presented at the 2009 national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, San Diego, CA.

Borders, L.D., DeKruyf, L., Fernando, D., Glosoff, H., Hays, D., Page, B., Welfare, L. (2009, October 14-18). Best Practices in Clinical Supervision Forum. Invited presentation at the 2009 national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, San Diego, CA. (presenters listed alphabetically except lead presenter)

*Dance, D., *Kieser, G., *Mogil, L., *Sallee, E., & DeKruyf, L. (2009, October 9, 10) Success Amidst Stress. Presented at the Oregon School Counseling Association Fall Conference, Warm Springs, OR. * = current or former George Fox school counseling student

Ratts, M., & DeKruyf, L. (2009, March 19-23). Connecting the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Movements via the Multicultural and Advocacy Dimensions Model. Presented at the 2009 national conference of the American Counseling Association, Charlotte, NC.

DeKruyf, L. (2008, November 6-9). Screening Potential School Counseling Field Placements: Practical Tools for Structuring and Evaluating Visits, Connecting With, and Equipping Site Supervisors. Presented at the 2008 Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

DeKruyf, L. (2008, March 26-30). Identified Training Needs for School Counseling Site Supervisors. Presented at the 2008 national conference of the American Counseling Association, Honolulu, HI.

DeKruyf, L., & Ratts, M. (2008, March 26-30). Social Justice Advocacy and Professional School Counselors: The ACA Advocacy Competencies as a Framework for Action. Presented at the 2008 national conference of the American Counseling Association, Honolulu, HI.

DeKruyf, L. (2008, February 28-March 1). A Framework for Advocacy Action: Professional School Counselors and the ACA Advocacy Competencies. Presented at the 2008 Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA.

DeKruyf, L. (2007, October 10-14). School Counseling Site Supervisors: Identified Training Needs. Presented at the 2007 national conference of The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus, OH.

DeKruyf, L., & Gruman, D. (2007, March 2-3). A Little Help from Your Friends: Peer Supervision in Action. Presented at the joint state conference of the Oregon School Counselor Association and the Washington School Counselor Association, Vancouver, WA.

DeKruyf, L., & Ratts, M. (2007, March 2-3). A Social Justice Advocacy Framework for Professional School Counselors. Presented at the joint state conference of the Oregon School Counselor Association and the Washington School Counselor Association, Vancouver, WA.

Gruman, D., & DeKruyf, L. (2006, November 9-12). Professional Growth in Practicing School Counselors: Disturbing Trends and Promising Practices. Presented at the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2006 Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

DeKruyf, L., & Massey, M. (2006, March 17-18). Narrative Counseling: Helping Students Towards a Positive Tomorrow. Workshop presented at the annual state conference of the Washington School Counselor Association, Seattle, WA.

DeKruyf, L., & Mandsager, N. (2006, March 3). Career Development in Schools: Integration and Specialization. Presented at the Oregon Career Development Association 2006 Professional Development Institute, Eugene, OR.

Ratts, M., & DeKruyf, L. (2005, October 20-23). The Complexities of Diversity: Integrating Multiple Dimension Identity Models Into Counselor Supervision. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2005 National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

DeKruyf, L., & Massey, M. (2005, October 14-15). Narrative Therapy: Risk to Resiliency. Presented at the annual state conference of the Washington Counseling Association, Seattle WA.

DeKruyf, L., & Massey, M. (2005, April 8-9). Life Stories: Narrative Counseling in Schools. Workshop presented at the annual state conference of the Oregon School Counseling Association, Warm Springs, OR.