1. CHRISTINE C. BARD, Ph.D., CRC, LCPC
5050 S. Lake Shore Drive, Apt. 2401
Chicago, IL 60615
Phone: 312-399-4511
Email: christinebard99@gmail.com
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, May 2001
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited)
Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, October 1993
Master of Education in Counseling Psychology
Michigan State University, June 1992
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) 00052113
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Illinois (LCPC) 180.006469
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor, MA Counseling Psychology: Rehabilitation 8/11-12/15
Assistant Professor, MA Counseling Psychology: Rehabilitation 1/09-8/11
Program Director, MA Counseling Psychology: Rehabilitation 1/09-1/14
Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Associate Professor and former Director of Master’s program in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Responsibilities included: development of course curriculum, recruitment of faculty, preparation
for accreditation, student recruitment, and identification of funding opportunities. Instruct three
courses per semester. Advised students and provide weekly individual and group supervision
of internship students. Participate in grant writing for program and Department of Counseling.
Maintained monthly program budget. Served as member of multiple school committees.
Obtained and maintained CORE accreditation.
Adjunct Assistant Professor 8/08-5/09
Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Instructed three courses in the Master’s in Counseling (MACC) program.

2. Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Services 2/06- 1/09
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Managed vocational rehabilitation program that provides job placement and vocational
counseling services to approximately 500 clients per year. Provided clinical supervision to eight
masters’ level vocational counselors. Managed monthly reports and program budget,
developed contracts with the state VR program, and interacted with programs throughout the
Institute. Conducted professional presentations on vocational counseling issues. Successfully
maintained CARF accreditation.
Assistant Professor of Psychology 8/01- 5/06
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Institute of Psychology
Tenure-track appointment with primary responsibility in Rehabilitation Counseling/ Psychology
programs. Taught two courses per semester. Provided clinical supervision to master’s level
students in practicum and internship placements. Served as research advisor to student
master’s projects. Member of seven student doctoral committees. Served as fieldwork
coordinator for two years. Wrote grant to secure Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
funding for Rehabilitation Education doctoral program. Member of Institutional Review Board
(IRB) committee.
Invited Lecturer 8/01
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Provided thirty-five hours of instruction on counseling theories and techniques to students in
Rehabilitation program. Demonstrated counseling skills and facilitated small groups for
students to practice. Strong emphasis on multicultural and ethical issues in counseling.
Adjunct Professor 8/99- 5/01
Brooklyn College (CUNY), Brooklyn, NY
Guidance and Counseling Graduate Program, School of Education
Responsibilities included: Provided instruction about counseling theories, career development,
and assessment techniques. Assisted students in developing basic counseling skills through
structured weekly practice sessions. Supervision and direction of master’s level independent
research projects. Collaboration with faculty members on planning program goals and
evaluating student progress.
Instructor of Education 8/97- 8/98
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services
Half-time fixed term faculty member for the graduate and undergraduate programs in
Rehabilitation Services. Supervision of master’s level students in Rehabilitation Counseling
program. Participated in local and regional conferences addressing counseling issues.
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3. Program Coordinator/Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist 8/93- 8/95
The Vera Institute of Justice, Job Path Project, New York, NY
Managed a supported employment program for 80 individuals with severe disabilities.
Supervised four counselors while managing an independent caseload. Served as liaison
between clients, employers, families, and counselors. Facilitated weekly groups for clients
addressing vocational, social, and personal issues. Consulted with marketing department to
identify appropriate jobs for clients.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Career Counselor 6/00- 5/01
Brooklyn College (CUNY), Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn College Career Services and Counseling Center
Provided individual and group counseling services to students Facilitated workshop/ social
support group for college students with learning disabilities. Conducted workshops on
resume writing and interview skills.
Predoctoral Intern, Pace University Counseling and Personal Development Center, New
York, NY, 9/98- 8/99 (APA Accredited). Maintained diverse caseload of 14 individual clients and
co-leadership of weekly therapy groups. Administered WAIS-III, Rorschach Inkblot Test, TAT,
Bender-Gestalt, and MMPI-II and wrote comprehensive batteries. Received five hours per week
of individual supervision. Supervised doctoral students. Developed outreach programs for non-
traditional student groups. Supervisors: Richard Raskin, Ph.D., Richard Shadick, Ph.D., and
Grace Pilcer, Ph.D., licensed psychologists.
Counselor/Practicum Student, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services and
CEDAR Clinic, The Pennsylvania State University, Fall 1995- Fall 1997 (6 semesters).
Maintained caseload of five ongoing clients with personal-social concerns; engaged in brief and
long-term psychotherapy. Conducted client intakes, wrote psychological evaluations, and
developed treatment plans. Received four hours per week of individual and group supervision.
Conducted weekly case presentations. Received training in suicide assessment and
intervention, brief psychotherapy, legal and ethical issues, psychiatric referral, and use of
assessment instruments. Supervisors: Jill Morgan, Ph.D., Mary McClanahan, Ph.D., and Kurt
Gehlert, Ph.D., licensed psychologists.
Career Counselor, Career Development and Placement Services, The Pennsylvania State
University, Spring and Fall 1996. Provided individual and group career counseling, intakes, and
outreach workshops to students. Presented career information to campus organizations.
Interpreted computerized and standard tests, including Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs
Typology Indicator, The Self-Directed Search, DISCOVER, SIGI-Plus, The Values Inventory,
vocational card sorts. Supervisors: Beverly Vandiver, Ph.D., and Jack Rayman, Ph.D.,
licensed psychologists.
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4. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Courses Include:
Basic Skills in Psychotherapy
Career Counseling and Development
Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities
Group Counseling
Theories of Psychotherapy
Professional Development Seminar
Clinical Practicum and Internship Seminars
Professional and Ethical Issues
Supervision Models (doctoral seminar)
Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling
Job Placement in Vocational Rehabilitation
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
PUBLICATIONS
Accordino, M., McReynolds, C., Accordino, D., & Bard, C. (2009). Professionals with
psychiatric disabilities served in private disability rehabilitation: Implications for rehabilitation
counselor preparation. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 40(2), 22-27.
Chan, H., Li-Tsang, C., Chan, C., Lam, C. S., Hui, K., and Bard, C.C. (2006). Validation
of LAM assessment of employment readiness (C-LASER) for Chinese injured workers. Journal
of Occupational Rehabilitation, 16, 697-705.
Man, D. W., Lam, C. S., and Bard, C. C. (2003). Development and application of the
family empowerment questionnaire in brain injury. Brain Injury, 17 (5), 437-450.
Bard, C. C., Bieschke, K. J., Herbert, J. T., & Eberz., A. B. (2000). Predicting research
interest among rehabilitation counseling students and faculty. Rehabilitation Counseling
Bulletin, 43, 48-55.
Bieschke, K. J., Eberz, A. B., Bard, C. C., & Croteau, J. M. (1998). Using social
cognitive career theory to create affirmative lesbian, gay, and bisexual research training
environments. The Counseling Psychologist, 26, 735-753.
Bieschke, K. J., Herbert, J. T., & Bard, C. C. (1998). Applying a social cognitive model
to explaining research productivity among rehabilitation graduate program faculty. Rehabilitation
Education, 12, 1-16.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
3rd Annual Multifaceted Themes of Diversity Conference, Adler School of Professional
Psychology (2014, November). Co-coordinator and faculty mentor for student presentations.
Bard, C. C., Boutin, D., and Accordino, M.P. (2014, March). From application to
graduation: Considerations for ethical responsibility among rehabilitation educators. Presented
at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Manhattan Beach, CA.
Bard, C. C. (2013, June). Ethics in rehabilitation counseling: Challenges in today’s
society. Invited keynote speaker at Springfield College Annual Ethics Conference, Springfield,
MA.
Ney, R, Bard, C.C., Adamczyk, R., and Schwartz, E. (2013, May). Illinois
Psychological Association Graduate Students’ 3rd
Annual Symposium: Panel presentation on
Disability. Chicago, IL.
Drout, M., Bard, C.C., Bezyak, J., and Keegan, J. (2013, April)). Strategies for
integrating advocacy in rehabilitation counseling masters programs: A panel discussion.
Presented at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Bard, C. C., and Cherie, M. (2012, August). Developing advocacy and social justice
competencies for future rehabilitation counselors. Poster presented at National Rehabilitation
Association Annual Training Conference, Chicago, IL.
Bard, C.C., and Drout, M. (2012, April). Enhancing rehabilitation education through
action-based community service and social exclusion projects. Poster presented at National
Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Drout, M., and Bard, C. C., (2012, April). Forensic rehabilitation in worker’s
compensation: Impact of systems components and other key professionals. Presented at
National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Boutin, D., and Bard, C.C. (2011, April). Assisting veterans with disabilities from all
military periods with vocational rehabilitation. Presented at the National Council on
Rehabilitation Education Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
Bard, C.C. (2010, April). Integrating social justice into rehabilitation counselor training
programs. Poster presented at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference,
Los Angeles, CA.
Perry, D.C., and Bard, C.C. (2010, April). Applying Adlerian psychology to rehabilitation
counseling. Presented at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Los
Angeles, CA.
Accordino, M., McReynolds, C., Accordino, D., and Bard, C.C. (2008, June).
Professionals with psychiatric disabilities: A population in need of help from rehabilitation
educators. Presented at the 33rd
Annual USPRA Conference, Chicago, IL.
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6. Bard, C. C., and McCulloh, K. (2007, July). Workplace considerations for persons with
multiple sclerosis. Presented at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Academy, Chicago, IL.
Bard, C. C. (2007, June). Improving memory skills. Presented at the American Brain
Tumor Association Family Meeting, Lincolnshire, IL.
Bard, C. C., and Dahler, D. (2007, May). Hiring people with disabilities: Myths,
advantages and best practices. Presented at EMA Chicago Staffing Symposium, Chicago, IL.
Jasch, C. and Bard, C.C. (2007, May). Vocational rehabilitation strategies for clients
with traumatic brain injury. Presented at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Academy, Chicago,
IL.
Accordino, M. P., McReynolds, C. J., Accordino, D. B., & Bard, C. C. (2007, February).
Professionals with late onset serious mental illness: A population in need of help from
rehabilitation educators. Presentation held at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education
Conference, San Diego, CA.
Bard, C. C. (2006, November). Strategies and challenges for returning to work.
Presented at American Brain Tumor Association Family Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Bard, C. C., and Ghaffari, A.G. (2006, October). It’s all about teamwork: An
interdisciplinary approach to supported employment. Presented at National Rehabilitation
Counseling Association Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Trierweiler, R.T., and Bard, C.C. (2006, July) Proven workplace strategies for
maintaining employment for people with disabilities. Presented at Rehabilitation Institute of
Chicago Annual Vocational Symposium, Chicago, IL.
Bard, C. C. and Accordino, M. (2006, February). A comparison of live and distance
classrooms for counseling skills courses. Presented at National Council on Rehabilitation
Education National Conference, San Diego, CA.
Bard, C. C. (2005, September). Rehabilitation education and the Internet: Strategies
and challenges for instructors. Presented at Big 3 Rehabilitation Consortium, Michigan State
University, East Lansing, MI.
Bard, C. C. (2005, March). Ethical issues in job placement. Keynote speaker for
Council of Rehabilitation Affiliates (CRA) Bi-annual Consortium, Chicago, IL.
Bard, C. C. (2004, July). Understanding disability within Hispanic culture. Presented at
the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Counseling (NAMRC) Annual
Conference, Chicago, IL.
Mitus, J. S., and Bard, C. C. (2004, February). Distance supervision II: Implications for
rehabilitation education. Presented at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education National
Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Bard, C. C., and Mora, R. E. (2003, September). Staff attitudes toward persons with
disabilities in Mexico City. Presented at National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) Pacific
Region Conference, San Francisco, CA.
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7. Bard, C. C., and Mitus, J. S. (2003, February). The impact of distance on supervision:
Where do ethics fit in? Presented at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education National
Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Bard, C. C. (2002, October). Best practices in job placement for persons with
disabilities. Keynote speaker for Best Practices Employment Forum, sponsored by City of
Chicago Mayor’s Office for Persons with Disabilities.
Bard, C. C., and Bieschke, K. J. (2002, August) . Research interest and productivity
among counseling doctoral students. Presented at the American Psychological Association
Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
Bard, C. C., and Herbert, J.T. (2002, February). Investigating research productivity
among rehabilitation doctoral students. Presented at the National Council on Rehabilitation
Education National Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Bard, C. C. (2000, May). Ethical dilemmas in vocational rehabilitation. Presented at the
Third Annual ARCA/NRCA Alliance Symposium, Plymouth, MA.
Bard, C. C., Han, S., Huey, J., Mathew-Benjamin, R., & Van Harte, E. (1999, January).
Counseling issues across the cultural continuum. Workshop presented at the Fifth Annual New
York City College Counseling Center Conference, Pace University, New York, NY.
Bard, C. C. (1998, March). The relationship between alcohol use and traumatic brain
injury: Implications for counselors. Presented at the American Counseling Association World
Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Bieschke, K. J., Eberz, A. B., Bard, C. C., & Croteau, J. M. (1998, March). Facilitating
research on gay, lesbian, and bisexual college students. Presented at the American College
Personnel Association National Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Bard, C. C. (1998, March). Barriers to HIV prevention among impoverished women of
color. Presented at the Association for Women in Psychology Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Bard, C. C., Bieschke, K. J., Herbert, J. T., & Eberz, A. B. (1997, April). Social cognitive
variables in research: A comparison of students and faculty. Presented at the Great Lakes
Regional Conference, Kalamazoo, MI.
Writer/Participant, Ethics Team, Society for the Advancement of Women (1998,
October). Participant in experiential writing conference, “Centralizing Feminism and
Multiculturalism in Counseling Psychology,” Ann Arbor, MI.
HONORS
• Elected Board Member, Region 5, National Council on Rehabilitation Education
(NCRE), 2009-2012
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8. • President, Rehabilitation Programs Advisory Board, Illinois Institute of Technology,
2007- 2009
• Co-chair, Chicagoland Providers Leadership Network (CPLN), Chicago
Chamber of Commerce, 2006- 2009
• Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Fellowship, 1995-1997
• R. Mae Schultz Scholarship for Women in Education, 1997
• American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission VII (Counseling
Services) Graduate Student Representative, 1997- 2000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Counseling Association
• American Rehabilitation Counseling Association
• Illinois Counseling Association
• National Council on Rehabilitation Education
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