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Amy H Gaesser, PHD

Associate Professor + Chair: (585) 395-5492
agaesser@brockport.edu
Office: Brown Building 240

Bio

Dr. Amy Gaesser, LMHC, NCC is currently an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Brockport with over 25 years of experience in mental health, specializing in the efficacious use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) with children and adolescents especially in school settings. She also maintains a private counseling practice. Her present research includes interventions to reduce anxiety and address trauma for children and adolescents, including the efficacy of EFT. She publishes and presents at international, national, regional, and local levels on EFT for stress and anxiety management. Most recently, Dr. Gaesser’s seminal work on the efficacy EFT to reduce anxiety for adolescents was part of the seminal evidence reviewed by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, a branch of NIH, which led to its determination of EFT as a safe modality for addressing anxiety.

Education

PhD – Educational Psychology: Counselor Education
Additional Concentration – Gifted and Talented Education
University of Connecticut – Storrs, Connecticut
May 2014
Master of Science in Education – Counselor Education
State University of New York College at Brockport – Brockport, New York
May 1995
Bachelor of Science - Social Work with minor in Religious Studies
Nazareth College of Rochester – Rochester, New York
May 1987 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Areas of Specialty

School Counseling
Mental Health Counseling

Research Interests

Efficacy of Emotional Freedom Techniques in School Settings
Efficacy of Emotional Freedom Techniques for Anxiety
Unique Characteristics and Needs of Gifted Children and Adolescents
Impact of School Counselor: Student Ratios on Counselor Effectiveness

Gaesser, A. H. (2019). Emotional freedom techniques (EFT): Stress and anxiety management for students and staff in school settings. In M. A. Bray & C. Maykel (Eds.), Promoting mind-body health in schools: Interventions for mental health professionals. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Seward, K., & Gaesser, A. H. (2018). Career decision-making with gifted rural students: Considerations for school counselors and teachers. Gifted Child Today, 41(4), 217-225. Doi.org/10.1177/1076217518786986

Gaesser, A. H., & Karan, O. C. (2017). A randomized controlled comparison of Emotional Freedom Technique and cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce adolescent anxiety: A pilot study. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(2), 102-108. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2015.0316
Renzulli, J. S. & Gaesser, A. H. (2015). Application of the three-ring conception of giftedness to identification practices. Revista de Educación, 368, 96 – 131.
Reis, S. M. & Gaesser, A. H. (2014). Gender, adolescence, and giftedness. In F. A. Dixon & S. M. Moon (Eds.), The handbook of secondary gifted education. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Gaesser, A. & Weber, K. (November 2, 2023). Befriending Stress and Anxiety: Research-based Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for Staff and Students. International School Counselors Association (ISCA) Virtual Collaborative 2023.

Gaesser, A.H., Dumigan, K., Owens, A. & Nadir, A. (November 18, 2022). Students of Color Scholars Program: Supporting Empowerment and Equity. New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) – Albany, New York.

Gaesser, A. (March 15, 2021). Befriending Stress and Anxiety: Research-Based Management Strategies for Students and Staff. Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC) – Virtual.

Parzych, J.; Donohue, P.; & Gaesser, A. (March 14, 2021). School Counselors Matter: Understanding the Research to Support Advocacy. Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC) – Virtual.

Gilson, C. M., Sauder, A. & Gaesser, A. H. (2020, Apr 17 - 21) High-Ability Readers’ Perceptions of How Middle School Teachers Listen (or Should) During Dialogic Discourse [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA http://tinyurl.com/qlzlfxh (Conference Canceled)

Gaesser, A. H. (June 29, 2020). Befriending Anxiety: Research-Based Strategies for Students. 2020 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference – Seattle, Washington.

Donohue, P., Parzych, J., & Gaesser, A.H. (June 29, 2020). Redefining Optimal School Counselor Ratio Based on Outcome Research. 2020 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference – Seattle, Washington.

Gilson, C. M., Sauder, A. & Gaesser, A. H. (April 17-21, 2020). High-ability Students’ Perceptions of How Teachers Should Listen During Reading Discourse. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 66^th Annual Convention - Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Gaesser, A. H. (November 8, 2019). Anxiety in School Settings: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as an Evidence-based Strategy for Children, Adolescents and Staff. 14^th Annual Regional School-Based Mental Health Conference. Rochester, New York.

Lapan, R. (Moderator), Horton, D. (Panelist), Gaesser, A. H. (Panelist), Donohue, P. (Panelist), Parzych, J. (Panelist), (March 9, 2019). Emerging Scholars Panel. 2019 Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC) - Columbus, Ohio.

Gaesser, A. H., Andres, M., Bindler, N., Lochner, C., Sewera, M., Thull, M., Wolcott, J. (March 10, 2019). School and University Partnerships: Service Immersion to Benefit Both Counselors-in-Training and School District Students. 2019 Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC) - Columbus, Ohio.

Donohue, P., Parzych, J., & Gaesser, A.H. (March 10, 2019). Redefining Optimal School Counselor Ratios Based on Outcome Research. 2019 Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC) - Columbus, Ohio.

Gaesser, A. H. (October 27, 2018). Spirituality as One of the Five Aspects of Self in Adolescent Development. American Counseling Association of New York (ACA-NY) 7th Anniversary Event: Spirituality in Counseling – Syracuse, New York.

Parzych, J. , Gaesser, A. H, & Donohue, P. (July 2018). ASCA Research Findings: School Counselor Ratios and Student Outcomes. 2018 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference – Los Angeles, California.

Gaesser, A. H., Parzych, J. & Donohue, P. (March 2018). The Conundrum of School Counselor Ratios. 2018 Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC) – New York, New York.

Gaesser, A. H. (February 7, 2018). Anxiety in School Settings: Evidence-based Strategies for Children, Adolescents and Staff. Western New York School Counselors Consortium 27th Annual Renewal and Reflection for Counseling Professionals, Western New York School Counselors’ Consortium (WNYSCC), Rochester, New York.

Gaesser, A. H. (March 2017). Adolescent Anxiety: Building Understanding and Skills to Support Effective Treatment. American Counseling Association (ACA) 2017 Conference and Exposition – San Francisco, California.

Gaesser, A. H. (November 2017). Addressing the Needs of Today’s Gifted Student: Putting Research into Practice – Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to Effectively Reduce Anxiety. Signature Series - National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 64^th Annual Convention: Orlando, Florida.

Gaesser, A. H. (March 2017). Success with Stress: Evidence-based Stress and Anxiety Management for Students. 2017 Annual Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC) – San Diego, California.

Gilson, C. M. & Gaesser, A. H. (November 2016). Adjusting Teacher Listening for the Student-Oriented Classroom: Strategies and Perspectives from the Counseling and Gifted Education Fields. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 63^rd Annual Convention – Orlando, Florida.

Gaesser, A. H. (September 2016). Success with Stress: The Importance of Training in Efficacious Interventions for Anxiety and Stress. North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2016 Regional Conference – Syracuse, New York.

Gaesser, A. H. (June 2016). The Impact of Anxiety and What We Can Do to Reduce it: Helping Youth and the Adults Who Serve Them. Indiana Youth Institute: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Gaesser, A. H. (March 2016). Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): A Tool for School Counselor and Teacher Stress Management. Lafayette School Corporation: Lafayette, Indiana.

Gaesser, A. H. (February 2016). Supporting Potential Long-term: The Importance of Stress and Anxiety Management for High Ability Children and Strategies to Help. Zionsville High School High Ability Parenting Meeting: Zionsville, Indiana.

Gaesser, A. H. (January 2016). Anxiety and Gifted Youth: Contributing Factors and Implications. Hamilton Southeastern High Ability Planning Board: Fishers, Indiana

Gaesser, A. H. (November 2015). Anxiety and Gifted Youth: Tools to Harness the Positive Aspects of Stress and Angst While Supporting Motivation and Success. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 62^nd Annual Convention – Phoenix, Arizona.

Gilson, C. M. & Gaesser, A. H. (November 2015). A Discussion of Teacher Listening in Student-Oriented Classrooms: A Merging of Perspectives from the Counseling and Gifted Education Fields. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 62^nd Annual Convention – Phoenix, Arizona.

Gaesser, A. H. (November 2015). Project Light Rwanda: From Trauma and Tragedy to Developing Gifts and Talents. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 62^nd Annual Convention – Phoenix, Arizona.

Gaesser, A. H. (May 2015). Using EFT to Successfully Manage Adolescent Anxiety in School Settings. 17^th Annual Energy Psychology Conference - Reston, Virginia.

Gaesser, A. H. (February, 2015). EFT: An Evidence-Based Strategy for Anxiety and Stress Management. Purdue University College of Education Spring 2015 Seminar Series: West Lafayette, Indiana.

Burke, E. M. & Gaesser, A. H. (November 2014). Dabrowski, Naturally. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 61^st Annual Convention – Baltimore, Maryland.

Gaesser, A. H. & Burke, E. M. (November 2013). Breaking Through: Dabrowski’s Theory Experienced! National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 60^th Annual Convention – Indianapolis, Indiana

Burke, E. M. & Gaesser, A. H. (November 2013). Dabrowski, Naturally. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 60^th Annual Convention – Indianapolis, Indiana.

Gaesser, A. H. & Baker, C. (June 2013). I Can Do It! Energy Psychology Techniques for Reducing Teacher and Student Stress. 15^th Annual International Energy Psychology Conference – Reston, Virginia.

Gaesser, A. H. & Villanueva, M. (July 2012). Inspiration From the Experts: A Discourse on the Theory of Positive Disintegration and Overexcitabilities—What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and Where We Go From Here – 10^th International Dabrowski Congress - Denver, Colorado.

Gaesser, A. H. (April 2012). Maximizing Students’ Access to Their Own Potential: The Impact of Chronic Stress on Cognitive Processing & What We Can Do To Help – National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented: University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.

Gaesser, A. H. (March 2012). Stress & Executive Function Challenges: What to Know and Strategies to Mitigate. Connecticut Association for the Gifted: Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Amy H Gaesser, PHD

Bio

Education

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Research Interests

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