Episode
Explore what it meant for Dr. Kara Carnes-Holt to step into the role of Department Chair and her leadership journey. How does one transition from peer to leader while maintaining an identity rooted in advocacy and empathy?
In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of academic leadership within counseling programs. We explore the shift from the classroom to the leadership development. Join us to understand what your potential leadership path can be!
Guest
Kara Carnes-Holt (she/her), Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S, CCPT-S, CPRT-S, is a Professor and the Department Chair for the Department of Counseling and Human Services at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She earned her PhD. in counseling at the University of North Texas. Kara is a professional counselor, a registered play therapist, and an approved play therapy supervisor (RPT-S). She is also the founder and former director of the Rocky Mountain Center of Play Therapy Studies. Kara has special interests in utilizing humanistic play therapy, CPRT, and expressive arts interventions as they utilize the therapeutic relationship as the primary and foundational agent of change for children, adolescents, and their families. She has a personal and professional passion for supporting adoptive and foster families.
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Citation
Tapia, J. (Producer). (2026, January 19). Becoming the Chair: Identity, Influence, and Impact in Counselor Education (No.311) [Audio Podcast]. https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/becoming-the-chair-identity-influence-and-impact-in-counselor-education
