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Peggy Whiting, Ed.D., serves as Professor and coordinator of the Counselor Education Program within the School of Education at North Carolina Central University. A counselor educator since 1986, she previously held faculty positions at Vanderbilt University (1986–1993) and Winthrop University (1994–2006). She maintains dual licensure as a clinical mental health counselor supervisor and K-12 school counselor.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ed.D. in Human Development Counseling, Vanderbilt University (1986)
- M.Ed., University of West Georgia (1976)
- B.A., University of West Georgia (1975)
Professor Whiting's research centers on grief, trauma, and crisis counseling with specialization in thanatology. Her clinical journey began in 1984 with hematology patients at Vanderbilt Hospital, shaping her focus on neglected bereavement needs. She pioneered required coursework in grief/trauma counseling now implemented across three universities, emphasizing narrative constructivist approaches and counselor supervision. Her work spans diverse populations including military families, hospice patients, and school communities.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent themes in bereavement pathways, ethical considerations, and innovative interventions like expressive arts therapy. Her scholarship bridges theory and practice through studies on ambiguous grief, veteran transitions, and socio-emotional vulnerabilities in marginalized groups.
Her accolades include:
- 2016 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
- Fellow in Thanatology recognition
- Vice President (2020–2021) and President-Elect (2021–2022) of the Association for Death Education & Counseling
Professor Whiting currently co-investigates a national study on grief education in counselor programs and qualitative research on disenfranchised grief in students with incarcerated relatives. She maintains a 25+ year clinical practice specializing in grief/trauma counseling, supervises hospice oncology counselors, and provides crisis intervention consultation for schools and disaster relief agencies. Her prior roles include psychiatric hospital therapist, employee assistance counselor, and university career counselor.
