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Academic and Other Publications (Christopher Sink and co-authors)

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS


  • Webb, M. Sink, C. A., et al. (under review). "The Suffering with God Scale: Theoretical Development, Psychometric Analyses, and Relationships with Indices of Religiosity”
  • Sink, C. A. (in press). Reflections on the ethical and professional considerations in writing about clients. Counseling and Values.
  • Sink, C. A., & Devlin, J. (in press). Student spirituality and professional school counseling: Definitional Issues, opportunities, and challenges. Counseling and Values.
  • Sink, C. A. (in press). School counselors as accountability leaders: Another call for action. Professional School Counseling.
  • Sink, C. A. (under review). Statistical power, sampling, and effect sizes: Three keys to research relevancy. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation.
  • Sink, C. A., & Edwards, C. (2008). Supportive learning communities and the transformative role of professional school counselors. Professional School Counseling,12, 108-114.
  • Sink, C. A., Akos, P., Turnbull, R. J., & Mvududu, N. (2008). An investigation of comprehensive school counseling programs and academic achievement in Washington state middle schools. Professional School Counseling, 12, 43-53.
  • Sink, C A. (2008). Elementary school teachers and counselors: Classroom collaborators for higher student achievement. Elementary School Journal, 108(5), 445-458. (Univ. of Chicago Press)
  • Sink, C. A., Sink, M., Stob, J., & Taniguchi, K. (2008). Further evidence of gender differences in computer literary. CHANCE, 21(1), 53-57. (a publication of the American Statistical Association)
  • Sink, C. A., & Spencer, L. R. (2007). Teacher version of the My Class Inventory—Short Form: An accountability tool for elementary school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 11, 129-139. (American School Counselor Association)
  • Sink, C. A., Stern, J., & Cleveland, R. (2007). Spiritual formation in Christian school counseling programs. Journal of Research on Christian Education, 16, 35-63.
  • Sink, C. A., Edwards, C. I., & Weir, S. J. (2007). Helping children transition from kindergarten to first grade. Professional School Counseling, 10(3), 233-237. (Contribution to special issue on Transitions)
  • Sink, C. A. (2006). Introductory comments to special issue on research methods in school counseling. Professional School Counseling, 9, 336. (Introductory essay to special issue on research methodology)
  • Sink, C.A., & Stroh, H. R (2006). Practical significance: Use of effect sizes in school counseling research. Professional School Counseling, 9, 401-411. (Contribution to special issue on research methodology)
  • Sink, C. A. (2005). Fostering academic development and learning: Implications and recommendations for middle school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 9(2), 128-135. (Contribution to special issue on middle school counseling)
  • Sink, C. A. (2005). Comprehensive school counseling programs and academic achievement—A rejoinder to Brown and Trusty. Professional School Counseling. 9(1), 9-12.
  • Sink, C. A., & Spencer, L. R. (2005). My Class Inventory—Short Form as an accountability tool for elementary school counselors to measure classroom climate. Professional School Counseling, 9(1), 37-48.
  • Rowley, W. J., Stroh, H. R., & Sink, C. A. (2005). Comprehensive school counseling programs’ use of guidance curricula materials: A survey of national trends. Professional School Counseling, 8(4), 296-304.
  • Sink, C. A., & Richmond, L. (2004). Introducing spirituality to Professional School Counseling. (Introduction to Special Issue). Professional School Counseling, 7, 291-292. (Introductory essay to special issue on spirituality and school counseling)
  • Sink, C. A. (2004). Spirituality and comprehensive school counseling programs. Professional School Counseling, 7, 309-317. (Contribution to special issue on spirituality and school counseling)
  • Sink, C. A., & Stroh, H. R. (2003). Raising achievement test scores of early elementary school students through comprehensive school counseling programs. Professional School Counseling, 6(5), 352-364.
  • Algera, H., & Sink, C. A. (2002). Another look at character education in Christian schools. Journal of Research on Christian Education, 11(2), 161-181.
  • Sink, C. A. (2002). Comprehensive guidance and counseling programs and the development of multicultural student-citizens. Professional School Counseling, 6, 130-137.
  • Stroh, H. R., & Sink, C. A. (2002). Making the connection: Applying APA’s learner-centered principles to school-based group counseling. Professional School Counseling, 6, 71-78.
  • Rowley, W. J., Sink, C. A., & MacDonald, G. (2002). An experiential and systemic approach to encourage collaboration and community-building within school counseling programs. Professional School Counseling, 5, 360-365.
  • Shen, Yih-Jiun, & Sink, C. A. (2002). Helping elementary-age children cope with disasters. Professional School Counseling, 5, 322-330.
  • Sink, C. A. (2002). In search of the profession’s finest hour: A critique of four views of 21st century school counseling. Professional School Counseling, 5, 156-163.
  • Davis, K. M., & Sink, C. A. (2001). Navigating the publication process II: Further recommendations for prospective contributors. Professional School Counseling, 5, 56-61.
  • Sink, C. A., & Yillik-Downer, A. (2001). School counselors’ perceptions of comprehensive guidance and counseling programs: A survey of national trends. Professional School Counseling, 4, 278- 288. (Contribution to special issue on comprehensive guidance and counseling edited by Richard Lapan, U. of Missouri, Columbia)
  • MacDonald, G, & Sink, C. A. (1999). A qualitative developmental analysis of comprehensive guidance programmes in schools in the United States. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 27, 415-430. (Published out of University of London)
  • Sink, C. A., & MacDonald, G. (1998). The status of comprehensive guidance and counseling in the United States. Professional School Counseling, 2, 88-94.
  • Sink, C. A., van Keppel, J., & Purcell, M. (1998). Reliability estimates of the Purpose in Life and Seeking Noetic Goals tests with rural and metropolitan adolescents. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86, 362.
  • Sink, C. A. (1997). Is constructivism education’s cold fusion? Issues in Education: Contributions from Educational Psychology, 3, 263-272. (Contribution to special issue on Constructivism in Education)
  • Sink, C. A. (1997). Spirituality and faith development of schoolchildren: Implications for school counseling. Religion and Education, 24, 59-67.
  • Barnett, J. E., & Sink, C. A. (1997). Promises and pitfalls of alternative assessment. National Association of Laboratory Schools Journal, 22, 9-13.
  • Sink, C. A., Barnett, J. E., & Hixon, J. E. (1996). Advancing pedagogy and classroom assessment in laboratory schools. National Association of Laboratory Schools Journal, 19, 5-7.
  • Sink, C. A., & Harrington, D. E. (1994). Comparisons among neo-Lurian measures of brain-injured students. Psychological Reports, 74, 975-978.
  • Sink, C. A., Barnett, J. E., & Pool, B. A. (1993). Perceptions of scholastic competence and their relation to middle school achievement. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 76, 471-478.
  • Zalewski, L. J., Sink, C. A., & Yachimowicz, D. J. (1992). Using cerebral dominance for education programs. Journal of General Psychology, 119, 45-57.
  • Sink, C. A., Barnett, J. E., & Hixon, J. E. (1991). Self‑regulated learning and achievement by middle‑school children. Psychological Reports, 69, 979‑989.
  • Sink, C. A. (1991). The information‑integration model and the cognitive assessment of brain‑injured community college students. CAPED Journal, 6, 23‑35. (Refereed—CA State Professionals Educating the Disabled journal)
  • Sink, C. A., & Tracy, L. S. (1988). Educating the brain injured: A continuum of services. Cognitive Rehabilitation, 6, 34‑37.
  • Kavale, K., A., & Sink, C. A. (1985). Sir Cyril Burt in review: An empiricist in the dock. Revista de Historia de la Psicologia, 6(4), 287-316. (Published in Spanish by Universidad de Valencia, Facultad de Filosofia y Ciencias de la Educación) Spanish title: “Sir Cyril Burt: un empirista en el banquillo de los acusados”http://www.sehp.org./revistas.htm#


BOOKS

  • Sink, C. A. (Ed.). (in press). Mental health issues in schools. New York: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning. (anticipated release date Jan 2010)
  • Sink, C. A. (Ed.). (2005). Contemporary school counseling: Theory, research, and practice. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin. [authored Foreward, chapters 1, 12, and five practical lessons]

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Devlin, J. D., Edwards, C., & Sink, C. A. (under submission). School Counseling Preparation within a Developmental Constructivist Framework.
  • Sink, C. A., Rowley, W. J., MacDonald, D., Saunders, J. E., & Perrine, N. (in press). Models of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy: A synthesis for counselors. In D. Sandu (Ed.), Alternative Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy. Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers. [Book chapter]
  • Sink, C. A., & Mvududu, N. (2009). Meta-analysis. In T. Bradford (Ed.), Encyclopedia of counseling (pp. 334-337). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
  • Sink, C. A. (2005). How has the role of the school counselor changed over time and in what ways will it continue to change? In R. Sabella (Ed.), School counseling principles: Foundations and basics (pp. 181-183). Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association. [invited contribution]
  • Sink, C. A., & Igelman, C. N. (2004). Chapter IV: Anxiety disorders. In F. Kline & L. Silver (Eds), The Educator’s guide to medical issues in the classroom (pp. 171-191). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Company. [Book chapter]
  • Sink, C. A., & Rubel, L. (2001). The school as community approach to violence prevention. In D. S. Sandhu (Ed.). Faces of violence: Psychological correlates, concepts, and intervention strategies (pp. 417-437). Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers. [Book chapter]

JOURNAL EDITORIALS, BOOK, AND TEST REVIEWS

  • Sink, C. A., & Mvududu, N. G. (2009). [Review of the test Emotional Disturbance Decision Tree]. The 18th Mental Measurements Yearbook. Omaha, NB: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, University of Nebraska Press.
  • Sink, C. A., & Mvududu, N. G. (2009). [Review of the test Resiliency Scales for Children and Adolescents]. The 18th Mental Measurements Yearbook. Omaha, NB: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, University of Nebraska Press.
  • Sink, C. A. (2008). Editor’s note. Wisdom of Robert Solomon: Naturalized spirituality and counseling. Counseling and Values, 52, 78-80.
  • Sink, C. A., & Wilson, B. (2007). [Review of the test Child and Adolescent Risk Evaluation: A Measure of the Risk for Violent Behavior]. In K. F. Geisinger, R. A. Spies, J. F. Carlson, & B. S. Plake (Eds.), The 17th Mental Measurements Yearbook (pp. 754-757). Omaha, NB: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, University of Nebraska Press.
  • Sink, C. A., & Eppler, C. (2007). [Review of the test Stanford-Binet Intelligence for Early Children (5th ed.)]. In K. F. Geisinger, R. A. Spies, J. F. Carlson, & B. S. Plake (Eds.), The 17th Mental Measurements Yearbook (pp. 202-205). Omaha, NB: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, University of Nebraska Press.
  • Sink, C. A. (2006). Editor’s Note. On the importance of the quality research. Counseling and Values, 51(1), 2-4.
  • Sink, C. A. (2006). Editor’s Note. What John Macmurray can add to Counseling and Values community. Counseling and Values, 50(3), 162-164.
  • Sink, C. A. (2005). Editor’s Note. Nurturing interfaith dialogue and cooperation within the counseling context. Counseling and Values, 50(2), 82-83.
  • Sink, C. A. (2005). Editor’s Note. The challenge and promise of change. Counseling and Values, 50(1), 2-4.
  • Sink, C. A., & Edwards, C. I. (2005). [Review of the test Reynolds Bully-Victimization Scales for Schools]. In R. A. Spies & B. S. Plake (Eds.), The Sixteenth Mental Measurements Yearbook (pp. 886-889). Omaha, NB: Buros Institute.
  • Sink, C. A., & Eigenbrood, R. (2005). [Review of the test Auditory Processing Abilities Test]. In R. A. Spies & B. S. Plake (Eds.), The Sixteenth Mental Measurements Yearbook (pp. 70-73). Omaha, NB: Buros Institute.
  • Sink, C. A. (2000). Modeling collaboration through caring communities of learners. Professional School Counseling, 3(5), ii-iii.
  • Sink, C. A. (2000). Navigating the publication process—Recommendations for prospective contributors. Professional School Counseling, 3(4), ii-v.
  • Sink, C. A. (2000). The school counselor as a “psychoeducational resource specialist:” Reframing our role for the next century. Professional School Counseling, 3(3), ii-iii.
  • Sink, C. A. (1999). Reflections on the future of school counseling. Professional School Counseling, 3(2), ii-iii.
  • Sink, C. A. (1999). Professional school counseling in transition. Professional School Counseling, 3(1), ii-iii.
  • Sink, C. A. (1996). [Ending the battle Review of the book School Wars: Resolving our conflicts over religion and values]. Christian Counseling Resource Review, 3, 6.

MISC. PUBLICATIONS (NON-JURIED)

  • Sink, C. A. (in preparation). Student spirituality: An untapped developmental resource. ASCA School Counselor.
  • Edward, C. N., & Sink, C. A. (2008, fall). Students with anxiety. WSCA School Counselor Insights, p. 6.
  • Sink, C. A., Sink, M., Stob, J., & Taniguchi, K. (2006). "Computer Literacy of Adolescents in Grades 9 to 12: An Exploratory Study," 2006 Proceedings of the American Statistical Association, Survey Methods Section [CD-Rom], Alexandria, VA: American Statistical Association: pp. 3694-3996.
  • Sink, C. A. (2003, April). School counselors as moral agents. In A. K. Ellis (Ed.), Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference on Moral and Civic Education: Vol. 2 (pp. 4-6). Seattle, WA: Seattle Pacific University, International Center for Curriculum Development.
  • Sink, C. A., & Robinson, H. L. (2001, August). Comprehensive guidance and counseling in Washington state: Taking a closer look. Newsletter of the Washington School Counselor Association, 1, 2-3. [invited article]Sink, C. A., & Stuen, C. L. (1996). Characterizing student behavior. Christian Educators Journal, 36, 4-6.
  • Sink, C. A., & Ryan, C. S. (1989). Head trauma students offer challenges for vocational educators. Working Together, 11, 4‑6.
  • Sink, C. A. (1984). Making social skills work on the job. Working Together, 6, 3‑4.

RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL REPORTS

  • Jensen, C., Sink, C. A., et al. (2008, June). Charting our course: Navigation 101 and the “road map” to a Washington State Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Olympia, WA: Office of State Superintendent of Publication Instruction. see http://www.k12.wa.us/navigation101/Counselors/default.aspx
  • Sink, C. A., Thompson, C., & Risdal, J. (2007, November). Evaluation of Year Three (2006-2007) of Highline School District’s Elementary School Counseling Grant (Tech. Rep.). Burien, WA: Highline School District, Research Department.
  • Sink, C. A., Risdal, J., and others (2006, November). Evaluation of Year Two (2005-2006) of Highline School District’s Elementary School Counseling Grant (Tech. Rep.). Burien, WA: Highline School District, Research Department.
  • Sink, C. A., Risdal, J., and others (2005, November). Evaluation of Year One (2004-2005) of Highline School District’s Elementary School Counseling Grant (Tech. Rep.). Burien, WA: Highline School District, Research Department.
  • Bennett, M., & Sink, C. A. (2005, March). The effectiveness of anti-bullying intervention: Taking a Stand Against Bullying Exploratory findings [Tech. Rep.]. Funding from King County Sheriff’s Office, Shoreline Police Department, and Juvenile Accountability Block Incentive Grant. Available from Chief M. Bennett, Maple Valley Police Department.
  • Technical assistance to report called Learning to change: School coaching for systemic reform. Gates Foundation. Authors: Carol J. Brown Heather R. Stroh Jeffrey T. Fouts & Duane B. Baker. Available at: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/nr/downloads/ed/researchevaluation/SchoolCoachingStudy05.pdf
  • Sink, C. A., Gratama, C., Wilke, K., and others (2004, February). Evaluation of Year Two (2002-2003) of Highline School District’s Elementary School Counseling Grant (Tech. Rep.). Burien, WA: Highline School District, Research Department. Available on-line at: http://www.spu.edu/orgs/schoolcounseling/resources.htm [see Resources & Materials/Research Materials]
  • Sink, C. A. (2004, February). What are the effects of comprehensive developmental guidance programs on early elementary students’ academic achievement? (School Counseling Research Brief Vol. 2:2) Amherst, MA: The National Center for School Counseling Outcome Research, University of Massachusetts. Available on-line at: http://www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/briefs.htm
  • Sink, C. A., & Stroh, H. L. (2003, May). Improving academic achievement in primary students through a systemic approach to guidance and counseling (Research Report #5). Lynwood, WA: Washington School Research Center, Seattle Pacific University. Available on-line at: http://www.acrna.net/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3598 http://www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/Research%20Monographs.htm; also http://www.acrna.net/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3598
  • Sink, C. A., Gratama, C., Wilke, K., LaRocque, M., & Risdal, J. (2003, January). Evaluation of Year One (2001-2002) of Highline School District’s Elementary School Counseling Grant (Tech. Rep.). Burien, WA: Highline School District, Research Department. Available on-line at: http://www.spu.edu/orgs/schoolcounseling/resources.htm [see Resources & Materials/Research Materials]
  • Carlson, J. S., & Sink, C. A. (1987). Education Abroad Program directors' report (Tech. Rep.). Santa Barbara: University of California, Education Abroad Program.
  • Sink, C. A. (1987, May). Teaching cognitive skills to regular and special needs students: A bridge to educational and vocational success. Paper presented at the ninth annual national conference of the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development, Austin, TX. [Edited manual of cognitive curriculum]


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  • Algera and Sink (2002) article.pdf - on Oct 21, 2008 8:45 PM by Christopher Sink (version 7 / earlier versions)
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  • MacDonald & Sink (1999) Qual Dev Anal (PSC).pdf - on Nov 6, 2009 5:16 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • My_Class_Inventory_SFR (Sink-Spencer, 2005).pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:17 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • My_Class_Inventory_for_Teachers _Sink & Spencer 2007_ with key.pdf - on Oct 2, 2009 2:54 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Nav-Counseling-paper2008.pdf - on Nov 4, 2009 5:54 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Rowley-Stroh-Sink(2005) Guid Curr Study.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:43 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Scoring for MCI-SFR Sink-Spencer _2005_20_items_.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:17 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink&Edwards(2008)SupportLearningCommunities_PSC.pdf - on Dec 9, 2008 8:28 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink & Mvududu (2009) ACA Encycl MetaAnalysis.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:16 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink & Mvududu (2009) Meta-analysis.pdf - on Nov 4, 2009 7:26 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink & Richmond (2004) Intro Spirit PSC.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:34 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink & Spencer 2007 TEacher Version MCI.pdf - on Jun 6, 2009 5:48 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink (2002) CSCP multicultural.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:26 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink (2004) Spirit and CSCPs.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:40 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink (2005) Challenge-Change (CVJ).pdf - on Nov 6, 2009 5:14 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink(2005) Fostering Acad achievemt MS.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:47 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink (2006) Import Quality Research (CVJ).pdf - on Nov 6, 2009 5:10 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink (2006) Intro Special Issue Research.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:53 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink (2006) John Macmurray (CVJ).pdf - on Nov 6, 2009 5:12 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink (2006) Nurturing Interfaith Dialogue (CVJ).pdf - on Nov 6, 2009 5:13 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink (2008) ES Couns-Teachers Collab.pdf - on Oct 21, 2008 8:48 PM by Christopher Sink (version 7 / earlier versions)
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  • Sink (2008) wisdom R. Solomon CVJ.pdf - on Nov 6, 2009 5:05 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink_Barnett _Hixon(1991).pdf - on Nov 2, 2008 11:35 PM by Christopher Sink (version 7 / earlier versions)
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  • Sink et al. (2007)Spirit_Formation_SC_Prgms_JRCE.pdf - on Dec 9, 2008 8:31 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Sink et al_(2007) Transition_K-1st.pdf - on Jul 15, 2009 7:58 PM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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  • Stroh and Sink (2002) applying APA's learner-centered.pdf - on Jun 10, 2009 6:57 AM by Christopher Sink (version 1)
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