College of Education and Human Development

Department of Educational Psychology

People

Laura Keogh

  • Pronouns: she/her/hers

  • Teaching Specialist

I aim to challenge every student who comes through our program to expand their competencies, consider new perspectives, and dive into new learning and experiences.

    DEGREES

    MA in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

    BA in Child Psychology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

      AREAS OF INTEREST
      • Perinatal mental health and wellbeing
      • Cultural humility development and practice
      • Compassionate, trauma-informed care
      • Sense of belonging in children and adolescents (particularly those who identify as Queer and Trans +)
      • Advocacy, collaboration, and restorative practice in schools
        BIOGRAPHY

        I have been thrilled to have had the opportunity to return to the CE program as a teacher in 2023 after graduating from this very program back in 2016. After graduation, I had the absolute honor of serving as a licensed school counselor (LSC) at the middle school level for seven years, where I worked with incredible school counselors and other educators. I was so fortunate to be able to both support and learn from countless students and their families in that community. In 2023, I had the exciting opportunity to take on my current role as a counselor educator in the CE program. Shortly after, I obtained licensure as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and enjoy working with a diverse set of clients in the private practice setting.

        Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to teach many different courses we offer in the CE program. I have deeply enjoyed welcoming new students into the program, teaching foundational counseling skills, supervising practicum and internship field work, and challenging students as they begin to develop their own unique professional styles. I have especially valued the opportunity to teach and advise students across both the Clinical/Mental Health track and the School Counseling track in our program.

          PRESENTATIONS

          Ohrtman, M.., Berger, C. & Keogh, L. (March 2024). Enhancing School Counseling Programs: Fostering Leaders and Social Justice Advocates. The Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference. Virtual Conference.

          Ohrtman, M.., Berger, C. & Keogh, L. (November, 2023). Supervising School Counseling Interns in 2023 and Beyond. Minnesota School Counselor Association Conference. Mankato, MN.

          Clark, A., Keogh, L., Yesnes, A. (November, 2022). Wellness Centers 101: How to create a safe break space for students at the secondary level. Minnesota School Counselor Association Conference. Mankato, MN.

          Ohrtman, M., Depudt, J., Keogh, L. (April, 2016). Making the Most of your Office Space: A Preventative Approach to Promote Safety, Self-Disclosure, Comfort, and Inclusion with Your Students. Minnesota School Counselor Association Conference. Brainerd, MN.

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