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- Radha Parker
- Associate Professor
- Counseling & Human Services
- 110 Education Building
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-3221
- rparker@odu.edu
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Education
- University of Virginia,
1986
- Major: Counselor Education
- Degree: Ph. D.
- University of Virginia,
1983
- Major: Counselor Education
- Degree: Ed.S.
- University of Virginia,
1982
- Major: Counselor Education
- Degree: M.Ed.
- University of Virginia,
1979
- Major: Reading Education
- Degree: M.Ed.
- University of Virginia,
1978
- Major: Religious Studies
- Degree: M.A.
- Christopher Newport College,
1974
- Major: Philosophy
- Degree: B.A.
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Licensures and Certifications
- National Certified Counselor
- National Certified School Counselor
- Virginia Collegiate Professional Teaching Certificate with and endorsement in Guidance (K-12)
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Books
- Horton Parker, R., and Fawcett, R. C. (2010). Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy: The FACE-SPIRIT Model. Denver, CO: Love Publishing.
- Horton Parker, R., and Brown, N. W. (2002). The unfolding life: Counseling across the lifespan.. Westport, CT: Greenwood.
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Articles
- Bayne, H., Horton Parker, R., and Ward, C. Doctoral Students’ Perceived Competency for Teaching Spiritual and Religious Issues. Counselor Education and Supervision
- Eckfield, S., and Horton Parker, R. The pursuit of happiness: A futile endeavor or realistic goal?. American Mental Health Counselors Journal
- Horton Parker, R. (2006). Freedom.. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development, 45, (pp. 108-109).
- Horton Parker, R. (2004). Awareness in autumn.. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development, 43, (pp. 221-222).
- Schwitzer, A., Horton Parker, R., and Dustin, J. C. (2002). A work sample approach to hiring student personnel administrators for distance education programs.. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Journal, 39, (pp. 371-383).
- Clark, M. A., and Horton Parker, R. (2002). Professional development schools: New opportunities for training school counselors.. Counselor Education and Supervision, 42, (pp. 58-75).
- Horton Parker, R., Horton, H. S., and Watson, T. (1999). Sarah's story: Using ritual therapy to address psychospiritual issues in treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse.. Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, 2, (pp. 46-62).
- Horton Parker, R. (1999). Teaching children to care rather than kill.. Counseling and Human Development, 32, (pp. 1-14).
- Horton Parker, R. (1999). The art of blessing: Teaching parents to create rituals.. Professional School Counseling, 2, (pp. 218-225).
- Horton Parker, R. (1998). Shelter.. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 36, (pp. 183).
- Horton Parker, R. (1998). Teaching children to care: Engendering prosocial behavior through humanistic parenting.. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 37, (pp. 66-77).
- Horton Parker, R. (1997). Thoughts upon awakening.. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 35, (pp. 175-176).
- Horton Parker, R. (1997). Torrents. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 36, (pp. 114).
- Horton Parker, R., and Horton, Jr., H. S. (1996). A typology of ritual: Paradigms for healing and empowerment.. Counseling and Values, 40, (pp. 82-97).
- Neukrug, E., Lovell, C., and Horton Parker, R. (1996). Employing ethical codes and decision making models: A developmental process.. Counseling and Values, 40, (pp. 98-106).
- Horton Parker, R., and Horton, Jr., H. S. (1995). Blessing ourselves and others: Rituals to enhance well-being and strengthen relationships.. Virginia Counselors Journal, 23, (pp. 50-61).
- Horton Parker, R. (1994). Helping children cope with divorce: A workshop for parents.. Elementary School Guidance & Counseling, 29, (pp. 137-148).
- Horton Parker, R. (1991). Passage.. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 29, (pp. 172).
- Horton Parker, R. (1991). What is really the problem? A simulation to train beginning consultants.. Counselor Education and Supervision, 31, (pp. 81-89).
- Horton Parker, R. (1990). Reflections on counseling.. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 28, (pp. 139-140).
- Horton Parker, R. (1990). The relationship between dogmatism, orthodox Christian beliefs, and ethical judment.. Counseling and Values, 34, (pp. 213-216).
- Horton Parker, R. (1989). Here we sit.. Elementary School Guidance & Counseling, 23, (pp. 227).
- Horton Parker, R. (1987). A glimpse beyond.. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 26, (pp. 47-48).
- Horton Parker, R. (1987). In memory.. Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 25 (144),
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Presentations
- Posttraumatic Growth: Helping Clients Find Meaning and Achieve Wisdom after Trauma
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Location: Savannah, GA
- Date: September 29, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Paiva, I. Presenter Only
- Preparing Counselors to Promote Resilience: A Course on Integrating Spirituality into Counseling
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Location: Savannah, GA
- Date: September 29, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Moreno, M. Presenter Only
- Posttraumatic Growth: Developing Wisdom in the Aftermath of Trauma
- Conference Name: Association for Adult Development and Aging
- Sponsoring Organization: Association for Adult Development and Aging
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: July 13, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Paiva, I.
- Staying Sane and Remaining Humane: An Adlerian Approach for Understanding and Caring for Aging Relatives
- Conference Name: Association for Adult Development and Aging
- Sponsoring Organization: Association for Adult Development and Aging
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: July 13, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Fawcett, R. C. Presenter & Author
- Women's Issues at Midlife and Beyond: Spirituality, Sexuality, and Retirement
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Date: March 23, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Lester, S. V. Presenter Only
Greer, C. Presenter & Author
- Understanding and Caring for Older Adults: A Fresh and Practical Application of Individual Psychology (Part 1)
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Portsmouth, VA
- Date: November 11, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Fawcett, R. C. Presenter & Author
- Understanding and Caring for Older Adults: A Fresh and Practical Application of Individual Psychology (Part 2)
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Portsmouth, VA
- Date: November 11, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Fawcett, R. C. Presenter & Author
- Enhancing Practice Through Integrating Spirituality: The FACE-SPIRIT Model (Part 1)
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Portsmouth, VA
- Date: November 10, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Fawcett, R. C. Presenter & Author
- Enhancing Practice Through Integrating Spirituality: The FACE-SPIRIT Model (Part 2)
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Portsmouth, VA
- Date: November 10, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Fawcett, R. C. Presenter & Author
- When Aging Loved Ones Need Our Care: An Adlerian Approach for Preserving Everyone’s Sanity
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: March 26, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Lester, S. Presenter Only
Koivisto, E. Presenter Only
- Midlife and Beyond: The Ins and Outs of Sexuality Counseling Aging Across the Lifespan
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: March 25, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Burlew, L. Presenter & Author
McClain, G. Presenter & Author
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
- Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Research Behind the FACE-SPIRIT Model
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: October 30, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Fawcett, R. C. Presenter & Author
- Where's the Gold in the Golden Years? A Study of Positive Aging
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: October 30, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Makris, P. Presenter & Author
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
- How to Age Well: Wise Women Speak Out
- Conference Name: Assoc. for Adult Development and Aging
- Sponsoring Organization: Assoc. for Adult Development and Aging
- Location: Manhattan, NY
- Date: July 30, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Makris, P. Presenter & Author
Currie, C. Presenter Only
- Aging Across the Lifespan: Transitions, Transitions, Transitions!
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: March 22, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Greer, C. Presenter & Author
Reiner, S. Presenter & Author
Monk, P. Presenter & Author
- Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy: The FACE-SPIRIT Model
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: March 21, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Fawcett, R. C. Presenter & Author
- Challenges of Caring for Older Adults: Solutions from an Adlerian Approach
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Date: March 21, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R. Presenter & Author
Fawcett, R. C. Presenter Only
- FACE-SPIRIT: Training Counselors to Put Spirituality into Practice
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Location: Houston, TX
- Date: October, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Make Way for the Grey: Preparing Counselors Using a New Adlerian Approach to Elder Care
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Location: Houston, TX
- Date: October, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Meeting the Challenges of Multigenerational Relationships: Using an Adlerian Approach to Understand and Care for Older Adults
- Conference Name: American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Date: July, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Creating FACE-SPIRIT: A New Model for Integrating Spirituality into Counseling and Psychotherapy Instructional Video
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: May 21, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Challenges of Caring for Older Adults: Solutions from an Adlerian Approach
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Honolulu, HI
- Date: March, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Successful Aging
- Conference Name: Old Dominion University
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: January 24, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- FACE-SPIRIT: A Transcultural Integration of Spirituality into Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Detroit, MI
- Date: March 25, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Integration vs. Segregation: Spiritual Competencies in Counselor Training Programs
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Detroit, MI
- Date: March 25, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Caring for Older Adults: A Fresh and Practical Application Adlerian Psychology
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Detroit, MI
- Date: March 24, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- FACE-SPIRIT: A New Model for Integrating Spirituality into Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: November 15, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Integrating Spirituality into Counselor Education: Implementation of the FACE-SPIRIT Model
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: September 8, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Facilitating Healing Through Creative Counseling
- Conference Name: American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Date: July 21, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Thompson, S.
- Spirituality as a Key in the Healing Process: Implementation of the FACE-SPIRIT Model
- Conference Name: American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Mental Health Counselors Association
- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Date: June 21, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- The FACE-SPIRIT Model: A Practical Approach to the Implicit and Explicit Integration of Spirituality into Counseling
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Montreal, Canada
- Date: March 31, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Contextual Leadership: Building University and School District Collaborative Partnerships
- Conference Name: American Counseling Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Counseling Association
- Location: Altanta, GA
- Date: April 9, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Lee, V.
- Addressing Spiritual Issues in Human Services Work: When, Why, and How?
- Conference Name: Southern Organization for Human Service Education
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Organization for Human Service Education
- Location: Portsmouth, VA
- Date: April 1, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Coping with Uncertainty in an Uncertain World
- Conference Name: Southern Organization for Human Service Education
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Organization for Human Service Education
- Location: Portsmouth, VA
- Date: April 1, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Collaborative University and School District Leadership Teams: A Venue to Transform Training Programs
- Conference Name:
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: June 5, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Lee, V.
- Counseling for Uncertainty in an Uncertain World
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: November 21, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
Fawcett, R. C.
- Professional Development Schools: New Opportunities for Training School Counselors
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Location: Greensboro, NC
- Date: October 29, 2000
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Training School Counselors in Professional Development Schools: Collaboration for Excellence in the 21st Century
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: November 11, 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Collaboration for a Sparkling Tomorrow: Training Counselors and Administrators in Professional Development Schools
- Conference Name: Holmes Partnership
- Sponsoring Organization: Holmes Partnership
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: January 23, 1998
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Conflict in Ethical Decision Making: What Does a Counselor Do?
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: December 2, 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Creating a Safe Harbor of Play: Noncompetitive Games for Peaceful Encounters
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: November 30, 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Publishing in the Virginia Counselors Journal: VCA Journal Editors on Publishing
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Date: November 30, 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Publishing in the Virginia Counselors Journal: VCA Journal Editors on Publishing
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: November 11, 1994
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Blessing Ourselves and Others: Rituals to Enhance Well-Being and Strengthen Relationships
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Willaimsburg, VA
- Date: November 10, 1994
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Not Just Playing Around: Cooperative Activities for Optimal Well-Being
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Williamsburg, VA
- Date: November 10, 1994
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Unlocking the Mystery of Our Ethnic Roots
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Date: November 14, 1993
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Beyond Playing Around: Cooperative Activities to Prevent Conflict
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Reston, VA
- Date: November 12, 1993
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- What is Really the Problem? A Simulation to Train Beginning Consultants
- Conference Name: American Association for Counseling and Development
- Sponsoring Organization: American Association for Counseling and Development
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Date: March 30, 1992
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Playfully Experiencing Ourselves and Others
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: November 15, 1991
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Celebrating Play: Using Experiential Activities to Achieve Personal Effectiveness Competencies
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Lynchburg, VA
- Date: November 15, 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- "Training School Counselors to Lead Experiential Activities: Helping Kids to Achieve Personal Effectiveness Competencies
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Date: November 3, 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- A New Perspective on Play: Using Experiential Activities to Achieve Personal Effectiveness Competencies
- Conference Name: Virginia School Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia School Counselors Association
- Location: Blacksburg, VA
- Date: May 21, 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Supervising Minimally Trained Elementary School Counselors: Issues Resulting from the State Mandate
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Date: October 28, 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Perspectives on Developing Counselor Observation and Evaluation Instruments
- Conference Name:
- Location: Newark, MD
- Date: June 27, 1988
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- The Use of Games in Secondary School Guidance
- Conference Name:
- Location: Ocean City, MD
- Date: February 19, 1988
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- The Revised Masters Degree Program in Guidance and Counseling at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- Conference Name:
- Location: Ocean City, MD
- Date: February 17, 1988
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Peer Consultation as a Model for Teaching Ethics: Or "Aren't You Going to Tell Us the Right Answer?"
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Location: Charleston, SC
- Date: November 2, 1987
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Career Values Clarification
- Conference Name:
- Location: University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
- Date: July 14, 1987
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Communication Skills
- Conference Name: University of Central Arkansas
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Central Arkansas
- Location: Conway, AR
- Date: July 13, 1987
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- The Relationship Between Dogmatism, Orthodox Christian Beliefs, and Ethical Judgment
- Conference Name: American Association for Counseling and Development
- Sponsoring Organization: American Association for Counseling and Development
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: April 23, 1987
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- The Relationship Between Dogmatism, Orthodox Christian Beliefs, and Ethical Judgment
- Conference Name: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sponsoring Organization: Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: November 3, 1986
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Intimate Relationships: The Importance of Intimate Relationships Over the Life Span
- Conference Name:
- Location: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Date: February 7, 1986
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- Ethical and Legal Perspectives for Counselors
- Conference Name: Virginia Counselors Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Counselors Association
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Date: November 14, 1985
- Authors/Presenters:
Horton Parker, R.
- 2006: 2006 Innovation and Excellence in Teaching Award, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University
- 1996: Best Branch Journal
- 1995: Exemplary Service Award, Virginia Counselors Association
- 1996: Exeplary Service Award, Virginia Counselors Association
- 2006: Winner of 2006 Pathfinders Essay Contest, Association for Adult Development and Aging
- 2010: Certificate of Appreciation, Association for Adult Development and Aging
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