Directory & Faculty Profiles
Shana Lynn Nicholson, PhD
My name is Dr. Shana Nicholson. I received my Bachelors degree from Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia. I majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. I earned my Masters of Science in Human Services with a specialization in Criminal Justice from Capella University. Finally, I hold a PhD in Human Services with a Counseling specialization. I have served as a senior quick decision disability case examiner for Disability Determination Services for Social Security. I have also served as a Child Protective Service Worker and a Child Crisis Worker. Prior to all of my social work experience I served as a paid paramedic. I have also been an active volunteer fire fighter for over twenty years. Currently, I run my own company and serve as a Public Safety Consultant and Grant Writer. I am also the Northern Regional Procurement Counselor for WV RCAC PTAC and the Proposal Manager for Fusion Technologies. My passion and dissertation pursuits are focused on the longevity of field paramedics and compassion fatigue in emergency service care providers. I have studied extensively in this area and look forward to sharing my experiences with you. In my free time, I am a world traveler and have spent time in Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America with much desire to go back soon. I am an avid reader of criminal investigative and sci-fi crime books. I am an active firefighter, scuba diver, author and a municipal judge. I love spending time with my husband, kids, family and friends.
Group Affiliations
Scholarship & Research
Social Media and Other Web Links
2021
Articles/Blogs
Journal of Leadership Studies-Symposium Piece-Relational Leadership: Perspectives of Key Constructs on Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Equity in Higher Education
Psychology Today
Blog Posts Published
Understanding the Anger Impulse and Rage-June 17th, 2021
Counteracting the Anger Impulse and Rage-June 18th,2021
When Life Doesn't Feel Real Anymore-Sept 30, 2021
Dealing with Holiday Issues and Relational Dynamics-Nov. 21, 2021
Conferences
American Psychological Association Conference-Utilizing Clinical Hypnotherapeutic Intervention with CBT to Treat Pandemic-Aug. 13-2021 Symptomology
ILA Conference Geneva Switzerland 2021
Presenter -Topic-"The Stress Arc in Leadership and 3 Powerful Disciplines for Mitigating Major Stress Impacts in a New Era"-Upcoming
Presenter -Topic-“Improving Higher Education’s Role in Diversity and Social Equity through Relational Leadership in the New Era”-Upcoming
Presenter-Topic-"Healthcare Leadership-Using Virtuous Leadership in Chaos to Reimagine Beneficial Practices of Employee Cognitive Psychology"-Upcoming
2021-Knowledge Without Boundaries National Summit-College of Doctoral Studies Research Conference-University of Phoenix-Panel Discussion-"Exploring Emergent Trends in Leadership and Education"-Based on published symposia article from the Journal of Leadership Studies- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jls.21734