Dr. Guy Ilagan

Bio

Dr. Guy Ilagan serves as a Professor in the Counselor Education program in The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education. Dr. Ilagan received his Ph.D. from Clemson University in Educational Leadership. His educational pursuits also include a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from College of Charleston. Dr. Ilagan is a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, as well as a National Board Certified Counselor.

Dr. Ilagan also provides training at both national and international levels to counselors on suicide prevention. His research interests include counselor effectiveness, wilderness experiences, and the mental health of college students. As well, he is an avid hiker, paddler, and cyclist. One of his proudest accomplishments was completing an end-to-end hike of the Appalachian Trail.

Degrees

  • Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
    Clemson University, Clemson, SC
  • M.Ed. in Clinical Counseling
    The Citadel, Charleston, SC
  • B.S. in Psychology
    College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Publications 

  • Ilagan, G., Shealy, T., Manzur, M., Jocius, R., Ilagan, J., Gilmore, G., and Mather, C. (2024). Trauma-informed and strength-based counseling strategies for counselors, educators, and social workers in Belize. Caribbean Journal of Psychology, 15(2), 33-67. 

Presentations 

  • Ilagan, G., St. Bernard, O., Manzur, M., Galloway, K. (2024). Facilitator training for suicide assessment and safety planning. A five-day train the trainer event sponsored by Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs (Government of Belize). Belize City. 
  • Ilagan, G. (2024). Mitigating secondary traumatic stress among counselors. South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA) 60th Annual Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC. 
  • Ilagan, G. (2024). Mitigating secondary traumatic stress among school counselors. Professional development training for Beaufort County School District school counselors. Blufton, SC. 
  • King, A., Napier, A., Ilagan, J., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Let’s play outside! Three-hour post-conference session. South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA) 59th Annual Conference. Hilton Head, SC. 
  • Cox, C. and Ilagan, G. (2023). Trauma-informed care anywhere: Implementing trauma-practices across school and clinical settings. Three-hour pre-conference session. South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA) 59th Annual Conference. Hilton Head, SC. 
  • Manzur, M., and St. Bernard, O., and Ilagan, G., (2023). Six Years of Collaboration in Belize: Successes, Challenges, and Outcomes. Keynote address at National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) 2023 Global Capacity Building Conference (International). 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Advanced self-care for helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (S-FBT). Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Psychological first aid skills. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Trauma awareness and empathy: Recognizing trauma and psychological concern in students’ problematic behavior. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Best practices in teletherapy. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Emotional Intelligence – Primary skills for helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2022 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Burnout recovery strategies for professional helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Trauma interventions for children, and adults. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Burnout recovery strategies for professional helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Trauma interventions for children, and adults. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Muffles College High School, Orange Walk, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Advanced self-care for helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Belize Institute of Management, Belize City, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (S-FBT). Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Belize Institute of Management, Belize City, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G.. (2023). Psychological first aid skills. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Belize Institute of Management, Belize City, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G.. (2023). Trauma awareness and empathy: Recognizing trauma and psychological concern in students’ problematic behavior. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Belize Institute of Management, Belize City, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Best practices in teletherapy. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Belize Institute of Management, Belize City, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Emotional Intelligence – Primary skills for helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2022 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Belize Institute of Management, Belize City, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Burnout recovery strategies for professional helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Belize Institute of Management, Belize City, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Trauma interventions for children, and adults. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Belize Institute of Management, Belize City, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., St. Bernard, O., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Advanced self-care for helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. San Pedro Junior College, San Pedro, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., St. Bernard, O., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (S-FBT). Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. San Pedro Junior College, San Pedro, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., St. Bernard, O., and Ilagan, G.. (2023). Psychological first aid skills. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. San Pedro Junior College, San Pedro, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., St. Bernard, O., and Ilagan, G.. (2023). Trauma awareness and empathy: Recognizing trauma and psychological concern in students’ problematic behavior. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. San Pedro Junior College, San Pedro, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., St. Bernard, O., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Best practices in teletherapy. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. San Pedro Junior College, San Pedro, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Emotional Intelligence – Primary skills for helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2022 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Sacred Heart College, Dangriga, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Burnout recovery strategies for professional helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Sacred Heart College, Dangriga, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Trauma interventions for children, and adults. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Sacred Heart College, Dangriga, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Advanced self-care for helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Galen University, San Ignacio, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (S-FBT). Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Galen University, San Ignacio, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G.(2023). Psychological first aid skills. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Galen University, San Ignacio, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Trauma awareness and empathy: Recognizing trauma and psychological concern in students’ problematic behavior. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Galen University, San Ignacio, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Best practices in teletherapy. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Galen University, San Ignacio, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Emotional Intelligence – Primary skills for helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2022 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Galen University, San Ignacio, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Burnout recovery strategies for professional helpers. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Galen University, San Ignacio, Belize. 
  • Manzur, M., and Ilagan, G. (2023). Trauma interventions for children, and adults. Galen University and Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs Summer 2023 Conference on Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Counseling Strategies for Counselors, Educators, and Social Workers. Galen University, San Ignacio, Belize.
  • Ilagan, G. (2023). Racial Bias in Mental Health Care. South Carolina Occupational Therapists Association (SCOTA) Mental Health Panel, Virtual. 
  • Ilagan, G. (2023). Emotional Intelligence: Primary skills for school counselors. Professional development training for Beaufort County School District school counselors, virtual.    
  • Ilagan, G. (2023). Happy trails: The mental health effects of outdoor experience.  Keynote address. South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA) 59th Annual Conference. Hilton Head, SC. 
  • Ilagan, G. (2023). Burnout recovery strategies for school counselors. Beaufort County School District School Counselors – Professional Development Day. Blufton, SC.