Amanda Tashjian
- Associate Professor of Practice
- Member of the Graduate Faculty
- (520) 621-9412
- Education, Rm. 428
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- amandaeaston@arizona.edu
Biography
Amanda Easton is an assistant professor in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies at The University of Arizona. She earned an M.S. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, specializing in psychiatric rehabilitation and a Ph.D. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Education with a minor in Clinical Psychology from The Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. In the past, she worked as a rehabilitation counselor with transition age youth with disabilities, provided trainings around sexuality and gender to rehabilitation and mental health counselors in special education settings, and upheld a small private practice serving individuals with and without disabilities. In terms of professionals service, Dr. Easton has been an advocate for bridging the gap between the disability community and the LGBTQ community, emphasizing positive sexuality and gender. Further, she has participated in efforts strengthening the clinical training of future rehabilitation counselors. Her research interests are in the areas of psychosocial aspects of disability and counseling competency. Dr. Easton has conducted research in the areas of sexuality and disability, gender and disability, sense of community, disability rights, psychiatric rehabilitation, and substance abuse.
Degrees
- Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counselor Education, minor in Clinical Psychology
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors Willingness to Discuss Sexuality-Related Concerns with Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling-Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- B.A. Psychology; minor in sex and gender studies
- The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Work Experience
- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2015 - Ongoing)
- Amanda Easton Clinical Professional Counseling (2014 - Ongoing)
- Illinois Institute of Technology (2014 - 2015)
- Symmetry Counseling (2014)
- Elmhurst College (2013)
- Illinois Institute of Technology (2011 - 2014)
Awards
- Illinois Institute of Technology Lewis College of Human Sciences Student Leadership Award
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Spring 2015
- Illinois Institute of Technology Research Award
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Spring 2015
Licensure & Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Arizona (2017)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Illinois (2014)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (2011)
Interests
Research
Sexuality; Gender; Disability; Autism; Traumatic Brain Injury; Ethics and Counselor Competency; Sense of Community; Positive Psychology
Teaching
Diagnosis and Treatment; Client Assessment; Practicum; Internship; Group Counseling
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Client Assessment
SERP 563 (Fall 2024) -
Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Fall 2024) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Summer I 2024) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2024) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Summer I 2024) -
Internship
SERP 793 (Summer I 2024) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Summer I 2024) -
Mental Health Practicum
SERP 594D (Summer I 2024) -
Practicum
SERP 694 (Summer I 2024) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2024) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2024) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2024) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2024) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2023) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Summer I 2023) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Summer I 2023) -
Mental Health Practicum
SERP 594D (Summer I 2023) -
Practicum
SERP 694 (Summer I 2023) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2023) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2023) -
Dissertation
SERP 920 (Spring 2023) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2023) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2023) -
Practicum
SERP 694 (Spring 2023) -
Client Assessment
SERP 563 (Fall 2022) -
Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Fall 2022) -
Dissertation
SERP 920 (Fall 2022) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Fall 2022) -
Internship
SERP 793 (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2022) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Summer I 2022) -
Internship
SERP 793 (Summer I 2022) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Summer I 2022) -
Mental Health Practicum
SERP 594D (Summer I 2022) -
Practicum
SERP 694 (Summer I 2022) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2022) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2022) -
Dissertation
SERP 920 (Spring 2022) -
Group Counseling
SERP 547 (Spring 2022) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2022) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2022) -
Client Assessment
SERP 563 (Fall 2021) -
Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Fall 2021) -
Dissertation
SERP 920 (Fall 2021) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Fall 2021)
2020-21 Courses
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Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2021) -
Independent Study
SERP 699 (Summer I 2021) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Summer I 2021) -
Internship
SERP 793 (Summer I 2021) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Summer I 2021) -
Mental Health Practicum
SERP 594D (Summer I 2021) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2021) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2021) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2021) -
Internship
SERP 793 (Spring 2021) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2021) -
Practicum
SERP 694 (Spring 2021) -
Client Assessment
SERP 563 (Fall 2020) -
Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Fall 2020) -
Internship
SERP 793 (Fall 2020) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Fall 2020)
2019-20 Courses
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Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2020) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Summer I 2020) -
Internship
SERP 793 (Summer I 2020) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Summer I 2020) -
Preceptorship
SERP 691 (Summer I 2020) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2020) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2020) -
Independent Study
SERP 499 (Spring 2020) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Spring 2020) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2020) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2020) -
Client Assessment
SERP 563 (Fall 2019) -
Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Fall 2019) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Fall 2019)
2018-19 Courses
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Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2019) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Summer I 2019) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Summer I 2019) -
Mental Health Practicum
SERP 594D (Summer I 2019) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2019) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2019) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Spring 2019) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2019) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2019) -
Client Assessment
SERP 563 (Fall 2018) -
Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Fall 2018) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Fall 2018)
2017-18 Courses
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Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2018) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Summer I 2018) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Summer I 2018) -
Mental Health Practicum
SERP 594D (Summer I 2018) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2018) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2018) -
Group Counseling
SERP 547 (Spring 2018) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Spring 2018) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2018) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2018) -
Client Assessment
SERP 563 (Fall 2017) -
Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Fall 2017) -
Eth/Legal/Prof Iss in Counsel
SERP 588 (Fall 2017) -
Independent Study
SERP 499 (Fall 2017) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Fall 2017)
2016-17 Courses
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Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2017) -
Medcl Aspects Disability
SERP 580 (Summer I 2017) -
Mental Health Practicum
SERP 594D (Summer I 2017) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2017) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2017) -
Group Counseling
SERP 547 (Spring 2017) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Spring 2017) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2017) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2017) -
Client Assessment
SERP 563 (Fall 2016) -
Diagnosis/Treat Mntl Hlth Dis
SERP 579B (Fall 2016) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Fall 2016) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Fall 2016)
2015-16 Courses
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Independent Study
SERP 599 (Summer I 2016) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Summer I 2016) -
Mental Health Practicum
SERP 594D (Summer I 2016) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 497K (Summer I 2016) -
Sexuality + Disability
SERP 597K (Summer I 2016) -
Group Counseling
SERP 547 (Spring 2016) -
Independent Study
SERP 599 (Spring 2016) -
Internship
SERP 593 (Spring 2016) -
Practicum
SERP 594 (Spring 2016)
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Easton, A., & DenBoer, J. (2015). Chapman, Ledger, and Townson with Docherty: Sexuality and Relationships in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities: Standing in My Shoes. Sexuality and Disability, 1-4.. Sexuality and Disability.