Shelly Aboagye joined the Marymount University School of Counseling in 2021 as a Professor of Practice. She earned her Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision (Ed.D.) from Marymount University.
Currently, she is a Fellow in Aging Research at the Marymount University Center for Optimum Aging. She is also a recipient of the MSI Fellowship at the NIH Resource Center for Minority Aging Research National Coordinating Center (RCMAR NCC) and a fellow for the ACRM R13 Diversity Complementary Integrative Rehabilitative Medicine (DCIRM) Mentoring & Career Development Fellowship.
Her research primarily focuses on spirituality and well-being, with particular emphasis on the social aspects of public health and nutrition, fall prevention, and the policy implications related to healthy aging on a global scale. Her goal is to develop innovative interventions and solutions to address the complex issues associated with growing older. By encouraging healthier lifestyles and supporting mental health, she aims to improve the overall well-being and quality of life for the elderly population. Additionally, she provides clinical consultation at a substance abuse treatment center in Maryland.
Teaching Areas
– Advanced Human Growth and Development
– Counseling for Individuals
– Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques
– Career Counseling and Practicum
Research Interests
– Spirituality and well-being
– Professional identity development
– Student development and academic achievement
– Healthy Aging […]
