Sarah Jarvie

Dr. Sarah Jarvie is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University (CCU), within the College of Adult and Graduate Studies, School of Counseling. She has been a full-time faculty member since 2015, initially teaching at the Colorado Springs center before transitioning to online instruction in 2019. She is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado and is actively involved in teaching, mentoring future counselors, and advising CCU's chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for professional counselors.

Educational Background:

• Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Cincinnati
• M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, University of Cincinnati
• B.A. in Psychology, Taylor University

Dr. Jarvie's research and professional interests include counseling, global mental health, wellness in higher education, shame resilience, and faith-integrated counseling. She is a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, emphasizing experiential and emotionally transformative therapeutic approaches. Her work often bridges clinical practice with educational innovation, particularly in online and cross-cultural contexts.

The recent publications and presentations reflect a strong focus on wellness among educators, humanistic approaches to online learning, cultural immersion in counseling education (particularly in Nigeria), and the integration of values and spirituality in counseling training. Her scholarship demonstrates a commitment to both counselor development and global mental health advocacy.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Certified Synergetic Play Therapist
• Certified Daring Way Facilitator

Dr. Jarvie is deeply committed to mentoring students and advancing the counseling profession through teaching, advising, and international engagement. Though no formal grants are mentioned, her international presentations and publications indicate active scholarly involvement. She also contributes to professional discourse through publications in journals such as Playground Magazine.

She is affiliated with professional communities such as Chi Sigma Iota and has presented at conferences including the Technology, Colleges, and Community (TCC) Conference, the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (RMACES), and the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC).