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Mark E. Young, Ph.D. Professor Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences Office: ED 322-Q Email:

Dr. Mark Young joined the UCF faculty in Fall, 1999. He received his doctorate in Community Counseling from Ohio University in 1985. His professional experience as a counselor includes more than 20 years in community mental health, corrections, college counseling centers and private practice. Since 1987 he has worked as a counselor educator. During that time he has published three books and a variety of articles on subjects ranging from imagery to innovative teaching techniques in the counseling field. His most recent books are Learning the Art of Helping , 4th edition, 2009 from Prentice-Hall and Counseling and Therapy for Couples (2007) from Wadsworth. Dr. Young has given workshops at state and national conventions in the United States, Mexico, Russia, and France.

Expertise: Counselor Education