Research

My research interests include positive youth development, preventive counseling, yoga and mental health, and counselor self care.

Scholarly Work

Publications

Alvarado, M., & Wong, E. (2023). Factors That Influence the Career Decisions of Mental Health Professionals in Texas. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research, 1-21.  DOI: 10.1080/15566382.2023.2235961.

Alvarado, M. & Lerma, Cavazos, J., & E., Wright, A. (2019). Experiences of Spanish Speaking Counseling Students: Implications for the Profession.  The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision.

Alvarado, M. & Ricard, R. (2013).  Developmental Assets and Ethnic Identity as Predictors of Thriving in  Hispanic Adolescents.  Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 35, (4), 510-523. 

 Alvarado, M. & Gonzalez, P. (2013).  Experiences in Service Learning Among Counselor Education Students.  VISTAS 2013.  Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/Resources/

Oliver M., Ricard R., Witt K., Alvarado, M., & Hill, P. (2010).  Creating College Advising Connections:   Comparing Motivational Beliefs of Early College High School Students to Traditional First-Year University Students.  National Academic Advising Association Journal, 20, (1), 14-22.

National- Referred Contributions

Alvarado, M. (2023). Career Decision-Making Among Counselors in Training:  Implications for Counselor Education. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Professional Conference, Denver, CO. 

Alvarado, M.  (2022). Ethics and the Use of Technology in Counseling. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Professional Conference, Baltimore, MA. 

Alvarado, M. (2021). Ethics is FUN! Integrating Creativity in Ethics Courses. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Professional Conference, Atlanta, GA. 

Alvarado, M. & Rothfelder, K. (2020) #MeToo- Implications for the Profession. American Counseling Association Conference, San Diego, CA, canceled due to COVID-19. (student involvement)

Alvarado, M. Getting Creative with Self Care. (2020). American Counseling Association Conference, San Diego, CA, canceled due to COVID-19.

Taylor, K. & Alvarado, M. (2020). Responding to Suicide Meet-Up. SXSW Festival, Austin, TX, canceled due to COVID-19.

Dosal-Terminal, D, Taylor, K., & Alvarado, M. (2020). Bicultural Identity Development with Latino-American Youth: Considerations for Group Work. Association for Specialists in Group Work Conference, Dorado, Puerto Rico. (student involvement)

Taylor, K. & Alvarado, M. (2019). Destigmatizing & Coping with Suicide Meet-Up. SXSW Festival, Austin, TX.

Alvarado, M. & Taylor, Kerrie. (2019).  Sex Positivity: The What, Why, and How. IAMFC World Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Alvarado, M. & Lerma, E. (2017) Spanish Speaking Counseling: Best Practices and Implications for the Profession.  Presented at the Association for Education and Supervision Conference, Chicago, IL.

Alvarado, M. (2016).  Put Your Oxygen Mask on First- Self Care in Counselor Education. Presented at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Alvarado, M.  (2015).  How Full is Your Bucket?  Tools for Fostering Social and Emotional Wellness Among Children and Adolescents.  Presented at Association for Creativity in Counseling Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Alvarado, M. & Lerma, E. (2014).   Challenges Faced by Spanish Speaking Counseling Students:  A Call to Action.    To be presented at National Latino Psychological Association Biennial Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

 Alvarado, M. & Lerma, E. (2013).  But, I am Fluent in Spanish!  Challenges faced by Spanish Speaking Student Counselors.  Presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Denver, CO.

 Alvarado, M. (2012).  Increasing Counseling Self Efficacy via Service Learning.  Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Savannah, Georgia.

Alvarado, M., & Ward, C. (2011). Understanding and Responding to Children and Adolescents of Deployed, Injured, and Fallen Service Members:  What Counselor Educators Should Know.  Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.

 Ward, C., & Alvarado, M. (2011). The Few, The Proud, The Brave:  Understanding and Helping Children and Adolescents of Deployed, Injured, and Fallen Service Members.  American School Counseling Association Conference, Seattle, Washington.

 Alvarado, M., & Ward, C. (2011).  Kids Serve Too: An Overview and Evaluation of a Therapeutic Intervention for Children of Deployed and Injured Troops.  American Counseling Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ward, C., & Alvarado, M. (2011). Understanding and Responding to Children and Adolescents of Deployed, Injured, and Fallen Soldiers.  American Counseling Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

 Alvarado, M. (2010).  The Confluence of Service Learning on Student Perceptions, Beliefs, and Attitudes. Southern  Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors Conference, Williamsburg, Virginia.         

Alvarado, M. (2009). Integrating Primary Prevention in Counselor Education: Moving Upstream Towards an End to Violence. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, San Diego,   California.

 Ake, L., Garza-Ortiz, M, Ward, C., & Alvarado, M. (2007). Attaining Social Justice for Immigrant Students Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

Alvarado, M, Ward, C, Ake, L, & Garza-Ortiz, M. (2007).  Cultural Confusion? Making Sense of Cultural Variables within the Hispanic Population.   Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

State-Referred Contributions

Alvarado, M. & Manning, L. (2024).  Counselor Ed Table Talk: Insights from Women Counselor Educators. Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Georgetown, TX.

Alvarado, M. & Wong, E. (2023). Understanding the Influences of Career Choice in Counseling: Implications for Counselor Education. Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Georgetown, TX.

Alvarado, M. & Wong, E. (2021). Is Counseling Only for the Wealthy? Understanding the Behavioral Healthcare Shortage in Texas. Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Galveston, TX. 

Taylor, K. & Alvarado, M. (2021). Supervision best practice strategies for counseling site supervisors. Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Galveston, TX. 

Alvarado, M. (2021). Self-Compassion: Treating Yourself as You Would a Good Friend. Presented at the Kaleidoscope of Counseling Virtual Conference.

Alvarado, M. & Garcia, J. (2021). TACES Legislative Committee Presents Advocacy & Legislative Updates. Presented at the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Midwinter Virtual Conference. 

Alvarado, M. & Dominguez, D. (2020). Supervising in a Social Unjust World, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Winter Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Alvarado, M. & Kipp, A. (2018).  Boundaries: Helping Your Clients Draw the Line. Texas Counseling Association, Dallas, TX. 

Alvarado, M., Lerma, E., Bolling, C. (2017).  Tools for Fostering Emotional and Social Wellness Among Children and Adolescents. Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Galveston, TX.

Alvarado, M. (2016).  Self-Compassion: Treating Yourself as You Would a Good Friend.  To be presented at the Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Dallas, TX.

Alvarado, M. (2015).  From Couch to Yoga Mat: Using Complementary Treatments in Mental Health Counseling.  Presented at the Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Alvarado, M., Izo, C, & Mazariegos, A. (2013).  Let’s Talk About Sex:  Exploring the Sexual Response Cycle and Sexual Dysfunction.  Presented at the Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Alvarado, M. (2013).  Responding to Military Connected Students. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Alvarado, M. (2012).  Posters, Presentations, Oh My!.  Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Galveston, Texas.

Alvarado, M. (2011). Calling All Graduate Students!! Are you Taking Good Care of Yourself? Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Fort Worth, Texas.

 Alvarado, M. (2010).  Counseling Kids with Emotional and Behavioral Problems in the Schools.  Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Austin, Texas.

 Alvarado, M. (2009).  Answering the Call:  A look at thriving among Hispanic adolescents. Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Dallas, Texas.

Alvarado, M. (2009).  Primary Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence:  The role of school counselors.  Texas Counseling Association Secondary School Counselors Conference, Austin,Texas.

Ricard, R, Oliver, M., & Alvarado, M. (2009).  Early College High School Students:  What Everyone Should Know.  Center for Educational Development, Evaluation, and Research Conference.

 Alvarado, M, Ricard, R., Witt, K., & Reeves, J. (2008). Perceptions of Early College High School (ECHS) Students:  What Counselors Should Know Part II.  Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Houston, Texas.

Alvarado, M. & Ricard, R. (2007).  Perceptions of Early College High School (ECHS) Students:  What Counselors Should  Know.  Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas.

 Alvarado, M, & Day, R. (2007).  It Hurts When I See Mommy and Daddy fight:  The effects of domestic violence on  Children with Raven Day.  Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Local- Invited Contributions

Alvarado, M. & Hinojosa, C. (2020). Mindful Education. St. Martyr Mary Catholic School Teaching In-service. Austin, TX. (student involvement)

Alvarado, M. (2018). Social Emotional Wellness in the Schools.  St. Louis King of France Church and School Faculty and Staff Development –Day of Learning. Austin, TX. 

Alvarado, M. (2015).  Crisis and Trauma Response in the Schools.  Harlingen Consolidated School District Training.  Harlingen, TX.  

Alvarado, M. & Overton, T. (2013).  Promoting Success for Students with Disabilities in San Benito CISD.  San Benito Independent School District Counseling and Guidance Development Training, San Benito, Texas.

Alvarado, M (2012). Fostering Resilience among Students and Families.  San Benito Independent School District Counseling and Guidance Development Training, San Benito, Texas.

 Alvarado, M. (2012). Understanding and Responding to Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems in the Schools.  San Benito Independent School District Counseling and Guidance Development Training, San Benito, Texas.

Alvarado. M. (2011).  Knowing What You Deserve:  Understanding characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.  UTB Women 4 Women Female Empowerment Retreat, Brownsville, Texas.

 Alvarado, M. (2011).  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Response to Sexual Assault. 2^nd Annual Conference on Violence Against Women In Brownsville, Brownsville, Texas.

 Alvarado, M. (2010).  Love Shouldn’t Hurt: A Look Into Teen Dating Violence. 16th Annual Counselors’ Institute,  South Padre Island, Texas.

Alvarado, M. (2010).  The Effects of Domestic Violence on Youth.  16th Annual Counselors’ Institute, South Padre Island, Texas.

Research Affiliates

Camp Cope