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Jessica Bendure, PhD, is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri, College of Education. She contributes to counselor education and school psychology training with a strong focus on practical application in K–12 settings.
Her research and professional expertise lie in enhancing school-based mental health services. Key interests include school counseling, early access to mental health intervention, counselor competency development, trauma-informed strategies, restorative practices, and crisis preparedness and response in educational environments. She has presented widely on these topics, delivering workshops that support schools in building resilient and supportive mental health frameworks.
While no peer-reviewed publications are listed in the provided text, her professional work reflects a consistent engagement with the integration of mental health services into school systems and the training of effective school counselors.
- Workshop Presenter on Trauma-Informed Strategies
- Presenter on Restorative Practices in Schools
- Speaker on Mental Health Crisis Preparedness and Response
Jessica has extensive experience as both a school counselor and administrator, which informs her approach to teaching and program development. She has overseen the implementation of school-community mental health partnerships aimed at expanding access to care and improving student outcomes. Though no formal advising or grant activities are mentioned, her leadership in program design and professional training underscores her active role in the field.
She is involved in initiatives that bridge clinical mental health services with educational institutions, promoting systemic change in how schools address student well-being.
