جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sara Bennettsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Trauma-informed care
• Complex trauma
• Expressive arts interventions for resilience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sara Bennetts serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Work within the Harriet Emily Scott Social Work Program at the Sharon Lust School of Education, Augustana University. She joined the institution in 2025 and holds dual licensure as a Certified Social Worker–Private Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in South Dakota, alongside international certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Her clinical expertise spans two decades across military, veteran, and civilian populations globally. Her educational credentials include: Doctor of Social Work (candidate), Barry University Master of Social Work (MSW), 2005, Walla Walla University Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), 2002, University of South Dakota Professor Bennetts' research integrates trauma science with creative therapeutic modalities, emphasizing resilience-building through expressive arts interventions. Her scholarship bridges complex trauma theory with practical applications in high-stress environments, particularly military behavioral health systems. She actively develops pedagogical frameworks for cultivating leadership confidence in emerging social work practitioners, addressing critical workforce development needs in clinical settings. No scientific awards were documented in the provided text. Her pre-Augustana career featured significant leadership roles: clinical consultant for the U.S. Army’s Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care program in Europe, clinical director of the Army’s inaugural geo-remote behavioral health initiative, and program manager for VA Mental Health Outpatient Services. The text does not specify current grant funding or formal student advising relationships at Augustana. While her prior institutional affiliations involved structured military behavioral health teams, no active research laboratories or specialized clinical teams at Augustana University are described in the source material.

• Drama Therapy
• Performance Studies
• Prison Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kamran Afary is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at California State University, Los Angeles's College of Arts and Letters. He holds a PhD in Performance Studies from Northwestern University (2007) and is a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT). His academic work bridges performance theory, therapeutic practice, and social justice advocacy through dual teaching appointments at the university and Lancaster State Prison. Research Focus: Dr. Afary's scholarship explores: Drama therapy applications in correctional education Narradrama methodology development Iranian diaspora identity formation Performance as activism in marginalized communities Critical analysis of systemic oppression Publications: His recent works exhibit strong thematic coherence around therapeutic interventions, historical trauma analysis, and carceral system critique. A significant trend includes advancing Narradrama as both clinical framework and pedagogical tool, evidenced by multiple publications (2021-2023). Historical examinations of social movements (Rodney King, LA Rebellion) complement contemporary prison education research. Awards & Credentials: Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) certification Editorial leadership for the Communication Studies Prison BA Journal Teaching & Practice: He develops specialized curricula for incarcerated learners, supervises therapeutic practice, and conducts trauma-informed workshops for mental health professionals nationwide. His prison education initiatives represent innovative community-engaged scholarship.

Jami L. Cotlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Career Readiness in Technology
• Emotional and Social Intelligence in Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jami L. Cotler is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Siena College, where she has served for over twenty-five years across multiple roles. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Informatics from University at Albany, an M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and an M.S. in Computer Information Systems from The College of St. Rose. Her research centers on career readiness and emotional intelligence in technology education, with significant focus on Human-Computer Interaction applications. Key interests include: Agile software development pedagogy Emotional analytics in learning environments Cyberbullying dynamics in gaming communities Mindfulness integration in CS curricula Social media's role in professional development Her work demonstrates consistent evolution from technical lab instruction toward holistic student development frameworks. Cotler's publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends, combining computing with psychology and education research. Her 2022-2015 work increasingly emphasizes emotional intelligence and career advancement, while earlier research (2013-2009) focused on technology-mediated learning effectiveness. The shift from video/text lab comparisons to pandemic-era online learning studies shows responsive adaptation to educational challenges. Professional contributions include: Yearlong Software Engineering Senior Capstone with real-world client projects Summer Scholars program mentorship Yoga instruction as complementary wellness practice Design Thinking integration in agile classroom environments Her teaching philosophy actively supports "the development of the whole person" through innovative course materials aligned with professional career goals, emphasizing creativity, active learning, and competitive advantage in job markets.

• Psychology of Coercive Control
• Cultic/Extremist Groups
• Psychotherapy Outcomes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Linda Dubrow-Marshall is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society, where she co-leads the MSc Psychology of Coercive Control programme. She holds leadership roles as Co-Chair of the Taught Ethics Panel and Chair of the Programme Validation Panel. Affiliated with the Centre for Applied Health Research and Centre for Research on Inclusive Society, her work bridges clinical practice and academic research. Her research focuses on: Psychological mechanisms of coercive control and extremist groups Trauma interventions including EMDR and creative psychotherapies Autism spectrum therapeutic approaches Digital mental health innovations Cross-cultural psychotherapy effectiveness She maintains active clinical practice as an HCPC-registered psychologist and BACP-accredited psychotherapist specializing in trauma recovery. Recent publications demonstrate strong research output in digital psychotherapies (2024), autism interventions (2023), and creative therapies like Arts for the Blues. Her work consistently addresses clinical applicability through systematic reviews, feasibility studies, and therapeutic framework development spanning depression treatment, cancer survivorship support, and debt-related distress interventions. She actively supervises PhD students researching coercive control, cultic groups, therapeutic outcomes, and clinical interventions. With extensive experience across prison, hospital, and community settings, her work emphasizes ethical, evidence-based approaches to complex psychological challenges.

Rhonda Wells-Wilbonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Macro Practice
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Assault
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rhonda Wells-Wilbon serves as Associate Professor in the PhD Program of Morgan State University's School of Social Work, where she has taught for twenty-two years across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Previously inaugural chair of the accredited MSW Program, she leads dissertation committees and specializes in program development, with international consulting experience in Ghana and South Africa. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Social Work from Michigan State University Master of Social Work from Howard University PhD in Social Work from Howard University Dr. Wells-Wilbon's research centers on Macro Practice, Domestic Violence, and African-centered Social Work, emphasizing culturally responsive interventions for urban African American communities. Her work integrates traditional healing practices with clinical social work to address trauma, economic injustice, and systemic oppression while promoting cultural competence and community empowerment. Her 2015 publications examine urban African American experiences through lenses of mental health, youth violence, and family planning, revealing patterns of culturally specific interventions and historical contributions to social work practice. These works consistently advocate for structural change alongside individual therapeutic approaches. Professional recognition includes serving as Consulting Editor for Social Work (NASW's flagship journal) and appointments to the Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education and Maryland's Judith P. Hoyer Blue Ribbon Commission. Mentorship includes chairing twelve PhD dissertation committees and serving on thirteen others. Her grant leadership secured over $1 million for District of Columbia child care quality initiatives through the Department of Human Resources, focusing on early education equity. Dr. Wells-Wilbon co-founded the Richard Wright Public Charter School for Journalism, serves on The House of Ruth Maryland's advisory board, and maintains a private DC/MD psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma recovery and couples counseling using creative therapeutic modalities.

Shara Brunمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Somatic Counseling
• Depth Psychology
• Arts-based Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shara Brun, PhD, LPC, serves as a Core Assistant Professor in the Somatic Counseling graduate program at Naropa University, teaching courses including Research and Program Evaluation, Master’s Paper Seminars, and Foundations in Somatic Counseling. She maintains a private depth psychotherapy practice in Boulder, CO, and co-chairs the Cauldron faculty senate, demonstrating active institutional engagement. Her academic credentials include: BA in Philosophy BA in Sociology MA in Counseling Psychology MA and PhD in Depth Psychology (emphasis: Somatic Studies), Pacifica Graduate Institute (2021) Dr. Brun’s research integrates somatic practices with depth psychology through arts-based methodologies, emphasizing cross-cultural transmission and inclusive inquiry. Her work explores how music, dance, and shadow work can transform therapeutic approaches, particularly in reclaiming marginalized feminine powers and developing expressive academic forms. She bridges decades of music composition and dance improvisation with clinical training from the University of Colorado and Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. Recent publications reveal an evolving trajectory from faculty research motivation studies (2017) toward innovative arts-integrated psychological inquiry (2024–2025), highlighting her commitment to stretching academic boundaries for greater inclusivity through somatic and creative frameworks. As co-chair of the Cauldron faculty senate, she actively shapes university governance while maintaining clinical supervision practices that synthesize depth psychotherapy with embodied arts modalities.

• Sexuality Counseling
• LGBTQIAP+ Affirming Mental Health Care
• Trauma-Informed Counseling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wynn Purvis (she/her) serves as Core Faculty in the Counseling Division at Antioch University. A dedicated counselor educator and sexuality counseling researcher, she brings over two decades of experience in clinical practice, higher education, and community leadership. Her professional identity centers on advancing inclusive mental health services through trauma-informed, identity-affirming approaches with marginalized populations. Her educational background includes a Bachelor's in Psychology with Counseling Emphasis from Lander University (2000), Master's in Community Counseling from Western Carolina University (2003), and PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Carolina (2013). Dr. Purvis's research examines the intersections of sexual identity, trauma recovery, and counselor development. Key focus areas include: Sexuality counseling training and ethical practice standards Trauma-informed care for LGBTQIAP+ communities and neurodiverse individuals Maternal mental health and reproductive loss processing Systemic barrier dismantling in clinical/academic settings Culturally responsive counselor education models Her recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent contributions to sexuality counseling integration in professional curricula, LGBTQIAP+ affirming assessment practices, and trauma responses in diverse populations including military families, incarcerated individuals, and urban minority students. This work reveals strong thematic continuity in addressing systemic inequities through clinical innovation. Among her recognitions: Leadership Appreciation Award (2024) SACES Emerging Leaders Fellowship (2014) Chi Sigma Iota Outstanding Doctoral Student (2012) Numerous scholarships and leadership awards As Executive Director of Yew Belong Community Services (2022-present), Dr. Purvis leads clinical programs supporting queer and trans youth while maintaining active dissertation committee roles for 13 doctoral students. Her teaching portfolio spans advanced topics including Sexuality Counseling, Clinical Supervision, and Crisis Management across doctoral and clinical mental health programs.