PEMBROKE, N.C., June 5 -- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke issued the following news release:
Dr. Jonathan Ricks believes the most effective counselors see people not as problems
to solve, but as individuals with strengths, experiences and the capacity to grow.
That philosophy has guided his work with graduate students in UNC Pembroke's Counseling
department for nearly a decade, shaping how future school counselors, play therapists
and clinical mental health professionals serve children, families and communities
across the region.
Now, Ricks' commitment to empathy, authenticity and human connection has earned national
recognition.
Ricks, associate professor and program director for School Counseling and Play Therapy in UNCP ...