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Diane Menago is an Associate Professor and Program and Training Director in the Counseling Psychology program within the School of Arts & Sciences at Holy Family University. She holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University and is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, actively contributing to graduate education and clinical training.
- BS, Special Education – Lock Haven University
- MS, Human Services Psychology – La Salle University
- Psy.D., Clinical Psychology – La Salle University
Her research and scholarly work focuses on best practices in higher education, particularly the training of graduate counseling psychology students and the development of innovative curricula aligned with APA accreditation standards. A significant portion of her work addresses suicide bereavement and postvention, including how to support survivors of suicide loss and train clinicians to manage the death of a client by suicide. She also explores the integration of mindfulness and spirituality into clinical practice and promotes social justice advocacy in education.
Her recent publications and presentations, spanning from 2012 to 2020, reflect a strong trend in pedagogical innovation, particularly in online and blended learning environments, student engagement, and faculty development. Themes include suicide postvention training, mindfulness in counseling, and collaborative teaching models across academic levels.
Dr. Menago has presented at national and regional conferences including the American Association of Suicidology, American Psychological Association, Lilly Conference, and Quality Matters, demonstrating her active engagement in the academic and clinical psychology communities.
She advises on curriculum development and clinical training within her program and has led initiatives to enhance student research engagement and online course design. Though specific grant details are not mentioned, her work is closely tied to programmatic development and pedagogical innovation in graduate psychology education.
She contributes to faculty development and community outreach through workshops and presentations at Holy Family University and regional events, fostering a community of learners and practitioners grounded in ethical, competent, and socially responsible clinical practice.
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