I take it as a privilege to have the time and resources to pursue many research projects and develop my identity as a scholar. Currently, I have experience and expertise in grief counseling preparation and training, trauma-informed grief counseling, and child and adolescent grief counseling.
Research Projects
Grief Research Projects (Re) Learning Our History: The Stories of Older Black Adults’ Experiences of Loss and Trauma This research study’s primary objective is to understand how older (65+) Black individuals’ losses and traumatic events across their lifespan have impacted their way of managing more recent stressors. Funding provided by the Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development and the Association for Adult Development & Aging Status: Manuscript Writing
Grief Counseling Training in CACREP Program Working alongside grief experts and scholars, we are developing grief counseling competencies and standards for the counseling profession. Status: Manuscript Writing
Recent Peer-Review Publications
If you do not have access to the articles below, please reach out, and I will share them. If you are utilizing the work from any of the articles below, cite properly to give credit to the correct sources. Blueford, J. M.,Doughty Shaine, M. J., Doughty Horn, E. A., Kepič, M., Kocet, M. M., Kostohryz, K., Jean-Philippe, S., & Hartman, J. R. (2026). Grief counseling best practices: A delphi study. Adultspan, 25(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.33470/2161-0029.1220
Burns, M., Landry, L., Mills, D., Carlson, N., Blueford, J. M., & Talmi, A. (2023). COVID-19 pandemic's disproportionate impact on childhood bereavement for youth of color: Reflections and recommendations. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 11, 1-8. https://doi.org/j4kx
Adams, C. R., Blueford, J. M., & Diambra, J. F. (2022). Trauma-informed crisis intervention. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research, 49(2),91-107. https://doi.org/j2w6 Blueford, J. M., & Adams, C. R. (2021). Trauma-informed grief counseling with older BIPOC individuals. Adultspan, 20(2), 111-124. https://doi.org/g33w
Blueford, J. M., Thacker, N. E., & Brott, P. E. (2021). Creating a system of care for early adolescents grieving a death loss. Journal of Child & Adolescent Counseling, 7(3), 207-220. https://doi.org/g7pj
Blueford, J. M., Diambra, J. F., & Wheat, L. S. (2021). Counselor preparedness to counsel grieving clients: Insights and implications. Death Studies, 1-11. https://doi.org/gpq4
Blueford, J. M., & Gibbons, M. M. (2020). Elementary school counselors supporting students experiencing anticipatory grief. Professional School Counseling, 23(1), 1-9. http://doi.org/d367
Blueford, J.M., & Adams, C. R. (2019). Using an attachment lens to conceptualize grief: Practical implications for human services professionals. Journal of Human Services, 39(1), 129-142.
Recent Presentations
If you would like access to slides from the presentations listed below, please reach out, and I will share, pending approval from co-presenters. If you are using work from any of these presentations, cite properly to credit the appropriate sources.
Thacker Darrow, N., Anderson Walker, B., Blueford, J. M., Wood, K. (2025). Integrating and Assessing grief content in CACREP curriculum. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2025 Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Shaine, M., Blueford, J. M., Kostohryz, K., Hartman, J., Jean-Philippe, & Kocet, M. (2025). Introducing the best practices for grief counseling: Fundamental preparation and training for a universal presenting issue. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2025 Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Pinto, S. A. & Blueford, J. M. (2025, August). Enhancing leadership in counseling. Presented at the 2025 Colorado Counseling Association Conference, Keystone, CO.
Blueford, J. M. & Pinto, S. A. (2025, August). Infusing political grief in counseling into practice. Presented at the 2025 Colorado Counseling Association Conference, Keystone, CO.
Pinto, S. A. & Blueford, J. M. (2025, June). Leveraging school counselors in rural settings. Presented at the 2025 University of Denver Rural Summit, Pueblo, CO.
Blueford, J. M., & Adams, C. (2025, April). Sharing our learnings: A Look into trauma and grief in older Black adults. Presented at the 2025 Association for Death Education and Counseling Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Pinto, S. A., & Blueford, J.M. (2025, March). Enhancing inclusivity and trauma-informed care: 5 practical steps for your practice today. 2025 American Counseling Association Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL.
Blueford, J. M., Ausloos, C., & Harman, L. (2023, February). Strengthening school counseling faculty and site supervisor virtual connections. Presented at the Counselor Education Distance Learning Conference, Virtual.