Stephen Wright

Faculty

Professor

Email stephen.wright@unco.edu
Phone 970-351-1838
Location McKee 200
A portrait of Stephen Wright.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognate/Specialization in Psychological Assessment; Ball State University, Muncie, IN
  • M.A. in Counseling, Mental Health Track; Ball State University, Muncie, IN
  • B.A. in Psychology; Asbury College, Wilmore, KY

Professional Experience & Affiliations

  • 2017- present Professor, Program Coordinator and Director of Clinical Training, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
  • 2013- 2017 Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service
  • 2008-2013 Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Counseling Psychology; Teaching, Research, and Service

Research Expertise & Interests

  • Attachment Theory
  • Career Development
  • College Students
  • Forgiveness
  • Gratitude
  • Mindfulness
  • Scale Development
  • Work-Family Interface

Publications

  • DeOliveira, B., Dent, K., Smith, J., Merchant, W., & Wright, S. (2024). A comparative case study of the implementation of a digital app-based sexual risk assessment at two sites. Child & Youth Services, 45(1), 116-139. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2023.2187774
  • Wright, S. L., & Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A. (2024). Further Validation of the Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectations Scale. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 42(1), 74-88. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/07342829231198277
  • Lyon, A. R., & Wright, S. L. (2024). Mindfulness, self-compassion, gratitude, and burnout in health service psychology trainees: A structural equation model. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 18(4), 340-349. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1037/tep0000479
  • Wright, S. L., Bach, E., Bryson, S. P., Schaller, S., & Wright, D. A. (2024). Using an App Based Mindfulness Intervention: A Mixed Methods Approach. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2024.03.001
  • Wright, S. L., Lyon, A. R. (2021). How parental attachment influences college students’ social domains. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, & Practice, 23(3), 523-528. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025119853827
  • Wright, S. L., Kacmarski, J., Firsick, D., Jenkins-Guarnieri, M., & Kimm, A. (2020). Family influences on college students’ anticipated work-family conflict, social efficacy, and self-esteem. The Career Development Quarterly, 68(2), 112-128. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12217

Honors & Awards