Ann M. Callahan

Ann M. Callahan, Ph.D., LCSW, is a Professor at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). She holds a Ph.D. and MSSW from the University of Tennessee, with expertise in integrating spirituality into social work practice.

• Education: Ph.D. and MSSW in Social Work from the University of Tennessee

Her research focuses on spiritually sensitive social work, hospice and palliative care, gerontology, and instructional technology. She has published extensively on topics such as LGBTQ+ inclusivity in hospice care, virtual support systems for cancer survivors, and ethical frameworks for spiritual practice.

Recent publications highlight trends in interprofessional collaboration, digital health interventions, and spiritual competence across healthcare settings. Her work spans theoretical, clinical, and pedagogical approaches to spirituality in social work contexts.