Peer-Reviewed Research

• Cowan, R., & Argueta, J., Menard, J., & Cole, R. (in press). Intimate relationships between licensed professional counselors and clients: A qualitative study.
• Hernandez, A., Frazier, W., & Cowan, R. (2023). Emotional Intelligence and self-perception of counseling competence in counselors in training.
  
• Miller-Reed, R., Morgan, L., Cowan, R., & Birtles, C. (2023). A qualitative analysis of human subjects researcher trauma. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences.
  
• Cowan, R., Cole, R., Clark, L, Britt, L. D., & Goolsby, C. (2023). “It will stay with me forever”: The experiences of physicians treating victims of public mass shootings. Traumatology.
• Cole, R. & Cowan, R. (2023). Supporting families during military separation: A guide for school counselors. Journal of Military and Government Counseling, 10(1), 23-28.
• Cowan, R., & Lankford, A. (2023). The Virginia Beach Municipal Center mass shooting: A retrospective threat assessment using the WAVR-21. Journal of Threat Assessment and Management.
• Cole, R., Cowan, R., & Quintana, T. (2022). Counseling active-duty female service members who have experienced sexual assault: A guide for professional counselors. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences.
• Cole, R., & Cowan, R. (2022). From surviving to thriving: Supporting military spouses during transitions. Journal of Human Services, 41(1), 22-30.
• Schildkraut, J., Cowan, R., & Mosher, T. (2022). The Parkland mass shooting and the path to intended violence: A case study of missed opportunities for future prevention. Homicide Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/10887679211062518
• Cowan, R., Tedeschi, P., Corbin, M. & R. Cole. (2022). A mixed-methods analysis of averted mass violence in schools: Implications for professional school counselors. Psychology in the Schools, 1-15. http://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22647
• Cole, R., & Cowan, R. (2021). Recognizing resiliency: A strengths-based approach for school counselors working with military children. Journal of Military and Government Counseling, 9(2), 57-70.
• Cowan, R. & Cole, R. (2021). The pathway to violence and public mass shooters in mental health treatment before attacks. Safer Communities, 21(1), 31-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/SC-05-2021-0020
• Cowan, R., Gilette, C. & Cole, R. (2021). Trends in ethical violations and resulting disciplinary actions by the Virginia Board of Counseling, 1999-2019. Virginia Counselors Journal, 38, 74-85.
• Alston, L., Cowan, R., Neal, C. & Mahon, M. (2021). The experiences of licensed clinicians counseling lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer survivors of intimate partner violence. Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling.
• Cole, R. F., Cowan, R., Dunn, H., & Lincoln, T. (2021). Military spouses' perceptions of suicide in the military spouse community. The Professional Counselor, 11(2), 203-217.
• Lankford, A., & Cowan, R. (2021). Has the role of mental health problems in mass shootings been significantly underestimated? The Journal of Threat Assessment and Management. 

• Cowan, R. G., Blum, C. R., Szirony, G. M., & Cicchetti, R. (2020). Supporting survivors of public mass shootings. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, 14, 169–182. https://doi.org/10.5590/JSBHS.2020.14.1.12
• Cowan, R., & Cole, R. (2020). Understudied and underfunded: Potential causes of mass shootings and implications for counseling research. Journal of Social Change, 12(1), 124-133.
• Frazier, D. & Cowan, R. (2020). The correlation between attachment style, self-esteem, and psychological well-being of fatherless women ages 25-55. Adultspan Journal, 19(2), 67-76.
• Cowan, R. (2019). Responding to the Las Vegas mass shooting Part 2. TSQ, 2(1), 6-7.
• Cole, R., & Cowan, R. (2019). Military reintegration: The professional school counselor’s role in helping military families successfully reunite after deployment. Journal of Military and Government Counseling, 74(4), 63-76.
• Cowan, R., Cole, R., Craigen, L. (2019). School based sexual abuse prevention: Implications for professional school counselors. The Professional Counselor, 9(3), 200-210.
• Cowan, R. (2018). Responding to the Las Vegas mass shooting. TSQ, 2(1), 6-7.
•  Margolies, S., Cowan, R., Rehfuss, M., Britton, B. (2018). The patient centered medical home and medical school education: An innovative interprofessional education model. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 10, 41-43.
• Cole, R., Cowan, R., & Craigen, L. (2015). Building partnerships with low-income families of students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Implications for professional school counselors. Journal of Children and Poverty, 21(1), 1-12.
• Cowan, R. & Cole, R. (2014). Awareness, recognition, and action: Meeting the needs of geriatric clients. The Journal of Human Services, 34(1), 121-125.
• Cole, R., Craigen, L., & Cowan, R. (2014). Compassion fatigue in human service practitioners. The Journal of Human Services, 34(1), 117-120.
•  Craigen, L., Cole, R., & Cowan, R. (2013). Online relationships and the role of the human service practitioner. Journal of Human Services, 33(1), 29-42.
•  Craigen, L., Cole, R., & McBride-Cowan, R. (2013). The college counseling experiences of young women who self-injure: A qualitative study. Human Services Today.
•  McBride, R. G., & Hays, D. G. (2012). Counselor demographics, ageism attitudes, and multicultural counseling competence among counselors and counselor trainees. Adultspan Journal, 11(2), 77-88.
• McBride, R.G. (2012).  Survival on the streets:  Experiences of the homeless population and constructive suggestions to assist this population.  Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 40(1), 49-61.
•  Hays, D. G., Michel, R., Cole, R., Emelianchik, K., Forman, J., Lorelle, S., McBride, R., & Sikes, A. (2011).  A phenomenological investigation of adolescent dating relationships and dating violence counseling interventions. The Professional Counselor Journal, 1(3).
•  Sikes, A., Walley, C., McBride, R., Fusco, A., Fariss, R., & Lauka, J. (2011).  Inhalant and prescription medication abuse among adolescents:  An inexpensive, accessible, and misperceived trend.  Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 20(3), 237-252.
•  Neukrug, E., McBride, R., Cichetti, R., Forman, J., Kyser, N., & Wisinger, S. (2010).  A content analysis of CESNET-L e-mail messages: Directions for information delivery in higher education.  Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 22(1), 60-72.
•  Forman, J. M., & McBride, R. G. (2010).  Counselors’ role in preventing abuse of older adults: Clinical, ethical, and legal considerations.  Adultspan Journal, 9(1), 4-13.
•  Sikes, A., Cole, R. F., McBride, R., Fusco, A., Lauka, J. (2009).  Addressing the needs of substance abusing adolescents: A guide for professional school counselors.  Journal of School Counseling, 7(43).

Research Gate

Selected Scholarly Presentations

• Cowan, R. G., & Tedeschi, P. (March, 2021). Lessons from Las Vegas and Parkland: The Experiences of Two Responders. American Counseling Association Conference.  
•  Cowan, R. G., & Baumgarten (May, 2014). Working Together as Interdisciplinary Leaders: MD and Phd Program Directors In a Family Medicine Residency. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Annual Spring Conference, San Antonio, TX.
•  Early, M., & Cowan, R.G. (May, 2013). Senior Care Clinic: A Success Story for Integrated Care. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Annual Spring Conference, Baltimore, MD.
•  Britton, B., O’Keefe, A., Cowan, R., & Das, P. (May, 2013).  Enhancing Patient Communication: Structuring Simulated Patient Feedback and Evaluation of Family Medicine Clerkship Students. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Annual Spring Conference, Baltimore, MD.
•  Cowan, R. G., & Bluestein, D. (April, 2013). Teamwork in Geriatrics: Making it Happen in the Real World. Virginia Geriatrics Society Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.
• McBride, R., & Norris, J. (October, 2010). Perceptions by ACA members of Ethically Correct Behaviors. SACES Conference, Williamsburg, VA. 
• Neukrug, E., McBride, R. G., & Neuer, A.  (March, 2010).  Perceptions by ACA members of Ethically Correct Behaviors.  American Counseling Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
• McBride, R., & Neuer, A. (February, 2010).  Resilience and Community Needs of the Homeless Population.  VACES Graduate Student Conference, Williamsburg, VA. 
• McBride, R. & Lauka, J. (October, 2009). Positive and negative aspects of doctoral students supervising master’s students in counselor education and supervision programs, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, San Diego, CA.
•  Remley, T. P., McBride, R., Knight, J., Neuer, A., Richeson, B., (October, 2009).  Are Counselor Educators Over-Zealous in their Role as Gatekeepers for the Counseling Profession?  Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, San Diego, CA.
•  Hays, D., McBride, R.G., Earhart, B., Emelianchik, K., Sikes, A., & Walley, C. (October, 2009).  Healthy Relationships.  Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, San Diego, CA.
• McBride, R. G. & Forman, J. M. (September, 2009).  Survival on the Streets: Experiences of the Homeless Population and Constructive Suggestion for Assistance.  Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Norfolk, VA.
•  Neukrug, E., Wisinger, S., McBride, R., & Forman, J. (September, 2009).  A Content Analysis of CESNET-L.  Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Norfolk, VA.
•  McBride, R. G., & Forman, J. M. (July, 2009).  Perceptions of Ethical Behaviors of Counselors.  American Mental Health Counselors Association Conference, Washington, D.C.
•  Neukrug, E., Richeson, B., McBride, R. G., & Forman, J. M. (March, 2009).  Perceptions of Ethical Behaviors of Counselors:  A Survey.  American Counseling Association Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Press and Media Coverage

• Linking gun violence to mental illness can perpetuate harmful stigmas, mental health advocates say. March 27, 2023. The Virginian-Pilot.
  
• Op-Ed: Threat-assessment teams can reduce risk of mass shootings. February 19, 2023. The Virginian-Pilot.
  
• After Chesapeake Walmart shooting, Hampton Roads experts stress early intervention for employers. December 4, 2022. The Virginian-Pilot.
• Florida Schools Buried by Fake Threats as Parkland Trial Enters Final Phase. October 11, 2022. Newsweek Magazine.
• Gosto de sangue: EUA Os ataques em massa se sucedem, mas não convencem os politicos a restringir o acesso às armas (Taste of Blood: USA Mass Attacks Follow One Another, But Do Not Convince Politicians to Restrict Access to Weapons). CartaCapital. June 8, 2022.
• Op-Ed: Mass Shooting Prevention Begins with a “No Notoriety” Axiom. May 22, 2022. The Virginian-Pilot.
• How Kids React to Mass Shootings WBKB-TV. Alpena, Michigan. December 30, 2021.
• Some Think ‘CoComelon’ is Too Stimulating for Their Kids. We Asked an Expert to Weigh in. Parents Magazine. December 20, 2021.
• Op-Ed: The Oxford Shooting a Lesson in Missed Opportunities. Syracuse Post Standard. December 13, 2021.
• Redditor Looks for Suggestions for a "No Questions Asked" Drawer. Parents Magazine. December 8, 2021.
• Father's Last 'Bear Hug' Saved His 11-Year Old Daughter's Life in Deadly Plane Crash. Parents Magazine. November 16, 2021.
• Squid Game Costumes Banned at N.Y. Elementary Schools Since Students are ‘Mimicking’ Violent Show. People Magazine. October 27, 2021.
• The Dangerous ‘Squid Game’ Kids are Playing on School Playgrounds. New Jersey Family. October 26, 2021.
• Kids are Playing ‘Squid Game’ at School—Should Parents Be Concerned? Parents Magazine. October 21, 2021.
• How to Prepare and React During an Active Shooting Situation. CBS19 News. Tyler, Texas. April 16, 2021.
• Now That We've Spent a Year In Quarantine (!), Many People are Wondering: What Does this Kind of Isolation Do to  a Person? Here's What to Know. Parade Magazine. March 31, 2021.
• If Your Social Skills Feel Rusty As We Near the End of the Pandemic, You're Not Alone--Here's How to Get them Back on Track. Parade Magazine. March 26, 2021.
• 15 Bad Habits You Picked Up During COVID--And How to Break Them in 2021. Beachbody on Demand. January 15, 2021.
• Behind the Reason of an Active Shooter: Why do They Do it? CBS19 News. Tyler, Texas. January 8, 2021.
• Getting a Positive COVID-19 Test is Scary--Here are 15 Ways to Help. Parade Magazine. December 15, 2020.
• Experts' Best Tips for Dealing with Sadness Around the Holidays. December 11, 2020.
• Expert Tips on How to Care for Aging Parents. Good Life Family Magazine. October 12, 2020.
• Expert Tips to Help Families Manage COVID-19 Anxiety. Walden University. 2020.
• Coping Techniques through Telecounseling. Walden Newsroom. May 27, 2020
• How to Recognize and Deal with Grief During This Pandemic. Verily. May 13, 2020.
• Covid-19: Maximizing Telepsychology While Quarantined. Global Teletherapy. May 5, 2020.
• Tips for Keeping Your Stress at Bay. Familywize. April 30, 2020.
• 10 Ways You Can Support Someone Grieving During the Coronavirus Crisis. The Huffington Post. April 15, 2020.
• What it's Like to Live with Someone Who Still Doesn't Take Coronavirus Seriously. Mashable. March 30, 2020.
• Therapy by Phone of Videochat Kinda Sucks. Here's How to Make it Better. VICE. March 26, 2020.
• How to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety, According to the Experts. The Oprah Magazine. March 11, 2020.
• How to Talk to Your Children About Moving. December 31, 2019.
• Should Influencers Talk About Their Anxiety? December 30, 2019.
• 13 Ways your Phone is Ruining Your Health. December 23, 2019.
• Is Falling Asleep with the TV on Really that Bad for You? December 23, 2019.
• The 36 Best New Year's Resolutions [Mental Health Expert Advice]. Compare Life Insurance. December 18, 2019.
• Avoid Doing These 9 Things on Social Media, According to Relationship Experts. December 16, 2019.
•  How to Be Alone in a New City for the Holidays. December 11, 2019.
•  How to Deal with Sadness Around the Holidays, According to Experts. December 9, 2019.
• Meyers, L. (2014, April). “Ages and Stages.” Counseling Today. 32-42.

 Books & Book Chapters

• McBride, R. G., & Foreman, J. M. (2009; 2012). The heart transplant exercise.  In C. Salazar, (Ed.).  Group work experts share their favorite multicultural activities: A guide to diversity-competent choosing, planning, conducting, and processing (1st & 2nd ed).  Alexandria, VA: Association for Specialists in Group Work.
• Marscheider, R. & Cowan, R. (2017). Simon Says Play it Safe. Koehler Books. https://www.amazon.com/Simon-Says-Play-Regina-Marscheider/dp/1633935752