Terri Tilford-Jones
Assistant Professor, Mental Health Counseling
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
EdD, Counselor Education, Western Michigan University, 1998; MA, Counseling, Central Michigan University, 1989; BS, Communication, Saginaw Valley State University, 1987.
Location: JMC 327
615-460-8761terri.tilford@belmont.edu
Biography
Dr. Terri Tilford-Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. She earned her Master of Arts in Counselor Education at Central Michigan University and her doctorate at Western Michigan University. Along with being a fourth-generation educator, that includes statewide award-winning teachers and principals, Dr. Tilford-Jones has extensive and diverse experience, which includes teaching, directing several college counseling centers, consulting, and public speaking. She is especially passionate about AI and how it supports mental health, self-care, and serving the Type 1 Diabetes community as a volunteer.
At Belmont, Dr. Tilford-Jones is excited and committed to bringing her years of knowledge as a clinician, business owner, consultant, and educator to teach the next generation of counselors. She believes that great counselors are intentional about their self-care as they care for others. Also, she learned through her parents serving the community was a strong component of her family legacy. Over the years, she has continued to service the community through her church and sorority.
Dr. Tilford-Jones is also the mother of six adult children (two are married into the family) and one wonderful grandson. She and her husband, Sebastian Jones, reside in the Nashville area. As a new resident of Nashville, she looks forward to enjoying the outdoors, serving in her church, and the community.
American Counseling Association
Association Counselor Education & Supervision
Southern Association Counselor Education & Supervision
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- The Integration of AI & Mental Health
- Wellness & Self-Care
- Type 1 Diabetics, their Caregivers, and Mental Well-Being
- College Student Mental Health and the Impact on Student Retention and Student Success
Tilford, T. (2023) Theories, Frameworks, and Approaches in Career Counseling Part Two. In An Innovative Approach to Career Counseling: Theory and Practice. (pp. 129-150). United States: Springer Publishing.
Presenter, Sibling Support, Touched by Type 1 Diabetes Conference, Orlando, FL (September 2024)
Presenter, Supporting Type 1D in Multiple Households, Touched by Type 1 Diabetes Conference, Orlando, FL (September, 2024)
Presenter, Caring for the Caregiver, Touched by Type 1 Diabetes Conference, Orlando, FL (September 2023)
Presenter, T1D Mental Health Management and Technology, Touched by Type 1 Diabetes Conference, Orlando, Fl (September 2023)
Panelist, Mental Health & Diabetes: What is Being Done?, Diabetes Exchange, San Francisco, CA
(November 2022)
Co-Facilitator, Mental Health First Aid Training, Virtual (November 2022)
Presenter, T1D and Your Mental Health, Touched by 1 Diabetes Conference, Orlando, FL (August 2022)
Presenter, Caring for the Caregiver, Touched by 1 Diabetes Conference, Orlando, Fl (August 2022)
Presenter, Distance, but Not Distanced, North Carolina State University (September 2023)
Presenter, Fall Grad Tools for Success, North Carolina State University (September, 2023)
Presenter, COE New Graduate Student Orientation, North Carolina State University (August, 2023)
Presenter, New Graduate Student Transition, North Carolina State University (May, 2023)
Facilitator, Counselor Education New Student Orientation (2022-current)
Lead Facilitator, Counselor Education Practicum Placement Orientation (2022-current)
Lead Facilitator, Counselor Education Internship Placement Orientation (2022-current)
Lead Facilitator, Counselor Education Site Supervisor Training (2022-current)
Presenter, NCDA Grant Writing: Opportunities for Funding and Tips for Success, Virtual (June 2020)
Presenter, Depression & Diabetes, Montreat College, Charlotte, NC (March 2019)
Presenter, Mental Wellness & Type 1 Diabetes Management,TD1 Annual Symposium, Charlotte, NC (June 2019)
Conference Speaker, New Living Word Church of God in Christ, Grand Rapids, MI (May 2019)
Presenter, Motivational Interviewing Techniques for Students on Probation. Michigan Academic Advising
Association, Big Rapids, MI (April 2016)
Presenter, College Planning Workshop, Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, Grand Rapids, MI (September 2015)
Facilitator, Myers Briggs, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (June 2015)
Presenter, Career Workshop, Revolution Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI (May 2015)
Presenter, Myers-Briggs, Grand Rapids Community College Counseling Center, Grand Rapids, MI (April 2014)
Panelist, Black Student Union Alumni Outreach Event, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
(October 2011)
Keynote Speaker, Scholarship Ball, Flint, MI (March 2012)
Commencement Speaker, Ivy Tech, Grand Rapids, MI (May 2006)
Presenter, Helping Students to Persist. Michigan Community College Counselors Association Drive-In
Conference, Lansing, MI (2005)
Panelist, Kent County Women’s History Month, Grand Rapids, MI (March 2004)
Co-Presenter, Roots: Exploring Historical and Cultural Factors that Influence African American Student
Retention Symposium for the Recruitment and Retention of Students of Color, Kansas City, KS, (2003)
Co-Presenter, Creating Champion Students National Conference on Students National Conference on Student
Retention, San Diego, CA (2003)