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Assistant Professor of Counseling
Degrees
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Wayne State University
- M.A. in Counseling, University of 91³Ô¹Ï×ÄÐÈ˵ijԹÏÍø
Biography
Daniel Lawrence earned a Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Counseling in 2003 and a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of 91³Ô¹Ï×ÄÐÈ˵ijԹÏÍø in 1992. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a School Counselor License (SCL). Professional organization memberships include the American Counseling Association, the Michigan Counseling Association, and the Michigan School Counseling Association. He has held leadership positions, editorial board positions, and presented at conferences for these organizations. He also loves helping new professionals develop through the supervision process.
Lawrence has worked as a high school counselor in a large public high school. He has worked several for non-profit mental health agencies serving persons with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. His passion is helping people grow and achieve their full potential.
At the University of 91³Ô¹Ï×ÄÐÈ˵ijԹÏÍø, Lawrence has taught both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In his teaching, it is about igniting curiosity, fostering growth, and making complex ideas accessible and engaging. This drives his commitment to empower 91³Ô¹Ï×ÄÐÈ˵ijԹÏÍø and inspire lifelong learning.
Lawrence’s research interests and activities include suicide prevention/interventions, group counseling, career counseling, counseling supervision, and the history of the profession of counseling.
On a personal level, Lawrence treasures time with family, enjoys boating/kayaking, travels, and loves a good hiking trail. He joined the University in 2005 and became a full-time faculty member in the Counseling program in 2024.
Research
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Current Research Interests
- Suicide prevention and intervention
- Group counseling
- Career counseling
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Current Research Projects
Risk and mitigation factors related to adolescent and young adult suicide -
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Publications
Lawrence, D. H. (2004). The effects of Reality Therapy group counseling on the self-determination of persons with developmental disabilities. International Journal of Reality Therapy, 23(2), 9-12.