Research and Scholarship
I value the opportunity to serve as a scholar and contributor of knowledge in the counseling and counselor education professions. I see research as an opportunity to serve and advocate. Through my experience in the counseling and counselor education and supervision professions, I have been involved in numerous research projects and investigations. From these experiences, I have come to value research and scholarship and believe that the profession cannot grow without these things.
Publications and Manuscripts Under Review
Lowe, H.E., Ricciutti, N.M., & Barrella, K. (2019). Chapter happenings: Leading from behind. CSI Exemplar, 36, 15-16.
Osborn, C., Storlie, S., Ricciutti, N. M. (under review). Publication of dissertations in Counselor Education and Supervision. Counselor Education & Supervision.
Ricciutti, N. M., Williams, A. E., & Dowd, S. E. (in press). The effects of a survival horror video game on anxiety. The Virginia Counseling Journal.
I also have two manuscripts that are in the final stages of edits prior to submission to a counseling journal
Current Research Goals
My research interests are related to the preparedness of counselors working with behavioral addictions (i.e., Gambling Disorder, Internet Gaming Disorder, etc.). Specifically, I am interested in the stigma counselors may experience toward individuals with behavioral addictions when compared to individuals with substance use disorders. My dissertation study focuses on this topic among licensed counselors and licensed chemical dependency counselors, using a quantitative methodology.
Additionally, I am interested in exploring the ways knowledge, attitudes, and leadership in communities may impact the substance use behaviors of individuals within the community through the use of the Community Readiness Model (CRM; Tri-Ethnic Center, 2014). I am currently working to develop a quantitative instrument that is modeled after the existing qualitative CRM. Data found in the pilot study will also be used to develop additional quantitative CRM instruments measuring readiness to change among various community-wide issues (e.g., poverty, racism, suicidal behaviors, etc.).
My final area of focus is the professional identity development of graduate students, specifically regarding research and scholarship. I intend to present information and conduct research on the importance of preparing graduate students to find, read, and conduct research to develop their professional identity at conferences and directly to counseling programs as a form of scholarship and advocacy.
Presentations (Selected)
My invited presentations span topics including: (a) process/behavioral addiction treatment and education/training, (b) suicide awareness amongst college students, (c) the impact of substance use in families, and (d) informational sessions for graduate students preparing for future careers and doctoral work.
Ricciutti, N. M. (2021, October). Preventing stigma from the beginning: Counselor’s addiction stigma and how to prevent it through education and supervision. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Williams, A. E., Bruns, K., Ricciutti, N. M., & Barrella, K. (2021, October). The art of teaching in counselor education: Learning through collaboration. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Contos, L., Fisher, A., Ricciutti, N. M., & Barrella, K. (2021, April). Spring 2021 online regional summit: Regional networking. Chi Sigma Iota, Online Regional Summit.
Ricciutti, N. M. & Barrella, K. A. (2020, October). The lack of education on process addictions in counseling programs and its potential impact. North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Omaha, NE (Conference canceled).
Ricciutti, N. M. & Barrella, K. A. (2019, October). The importance of a process addictions course at the counseling master’s level. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Seattle, WA.
Protivnak, J., Williams, A. E., Pringle, K., Quotson, S., Ricciutti, N. M., Vollnogle, H. (2018, April). Suicide awareness on the campus of Youngstown State University. American Counseling Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Williams, A. E., Marafiote, G., Ricciutti, N. M., Vollnogle, H. (2018, February). The impact of addiction on development and families: A graduate course for counseling students. International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, New Orleans, LA.
Ricciutti, N. M. & Swaney, C. (2019, March). How to thrive as a doctoral student. Ohio Counselors Association Spring Conference, Dublin, OH.
Swaney, C. & Ricciutti, N. M. (2019, March). Resumés, cover letters, and job hunting for master’s students. Ohio Counselors Association Spring Conference, Dublin, OH.