EP84: CACREP (Part 1) – Origins, History, and Purpose with Kelly Coker and Tyler Kimbel

About this Episode:

The first conversation in a 2-part series with Kelly Coker and Tyler Kimbel on the origin and history of CACREP, the role of accreditation in the counseling profession, and where to go next.

About Kelly:

Dr. Kelly Coker is an associate professor at Palo Alto University. She is also on the CACREP board of directors, and currently serves as the chair of the board. Her areas of expertise include accreditation, assessment, pedagogy, and supervision in counselor education with a focus on distance counselor education.

You can email Kelly at kcoker@paloaltou.edu.

About Tyler:

Dr. Tyler Kimbel is the Vice President of Research and Advocacy & Outreach for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). He has a background in school counseling and also has experience in a variety of clinical settings working with adults and at-risk populations. A graduate of Geneva College (B.S., Human Services) and Youngstown State University (M.S.Ed., School Counseling), Dr. Kimbel earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Northern Colorado. He currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia.

You can email him at tkimbel@cacrep.org.

Links and References:

www.cacrep.org

The APA Citation for this Episode:

Shook, M. (Producer). (2018, May 3). CACREP – Part 1: Origins, History, and Purpose with Kelly Coker and Tyler Kimbel [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ow.