NAME,  DEPARTMENT:   Elizabeth King Keenan, Ph.D., LCSW; Social Work

CHAPTERS/SECTIONS PUBLISHED IN BOOKS:

Keenan, E.K. (2004).  Evaluation of a Training for Leaders of Foster and Adoptive Parent Support Groups.  In A.R. Roberts & K.R Yeager (Eds.), Evidence-based practice manual:  Research and outcome measures in health and human services (pp. 654-664).  New York:  Oxford University Press.

JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

Keenan, E.K. (2005).  Parallel processes in community-based practice research.  Reflections:  Narratives of Professional Helping, 11(4), 48-53.

 

Keenan, E.K., Tsang, A.K.A., Bogo, M., & George, U.  (2005).  Micro ruptures and repairs in the beginning phase of cross-cultural psychotherapy.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 33(3), 271-289.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2004).  From sociocultural categories to socially located relations:  Using critical theory in social work practice.  Families in Society, 85(4), 539-548.

 

Keenan, E.K., Tsang, A.K.A., Bogo, M., & George, U. (2004).  Do social workers integrate sociocultural issues in mental health session dialog?  An exploratory study of cross-cultural practice.  Social Work in Mental Health, 2(4), 37-62.

 

Keenan, E., Miehls, D., Moffatt, K., Orwat, J., & White, J. (2004).  Cacophony, polyphony, or fugue:  Exploring sociocultural concepts with social work students.  Smith College Studies in Social Work, 74(2), 427-448.     

 

Keenan, E.K. (2003).  Working models:  A tool for synthesizing psychology, culture, and power in everyday experiences and internal representations.  Smith College Studies in Social Work, 74(1), 93-111.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2001).  Using Foucault’s “disciplinary power” and “resistance” in cross-cultural psychotherapy.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 29(3), 211-227.

 

Keenan, E.K. (1997).  When you can’t afford to leave home:  Clinical implications of economic realities.  Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal 14(4), 289-303.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

(2005, February 21).  Evaluation of the Empowering People for Success Program:  Final Report for the Connecticut  Council of Family Service Agencies.

 

(2004, March 1).  Evaluation of the Empowering People for Success Program:  Interim Report for the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2006).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 34(1), 121-123.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2005).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 33(4), 485-488.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2005).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 33(3), 359-362.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2005).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 33(2), 217-220.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2005).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 33(1), 103-106.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2004).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 32(3), 349-352.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2004).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 32(2), 215-218.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2004).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 32(1), 97-100.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2003).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 31(4), 433-436.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2003).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 31(3), 327-330.

 

Keenan, E.K. (2003).  Introduction to the book reviews.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 31(2), 205-206.

BOOK REVIEWS: 

(2002).  [Review of the book Object relations theory and self psychology in social work practice.]  Clinical Social Work Journal, 30(4), 433-436.   

 

(2002).  [Review of the book Proverbs of ashes:  Violence, redemptive suffering, and the search for what saves us.]  Religious Studies Review, 28(4), 349-50.

 

(2001).  [Review of the book Shame:  Theory, Therapy, Theology.]  Religious Studies Review, 27(3), 264.

 

(2000).  [Review of the book The Newer Deal:  Social Work and Religion in Partnership.]  Religious Studies Review, 26(4) 364.

 

(2000).  [Review of the book Foucault and Religion:  Spiritual Corporality and Political Spirituality.]  Religious Studies Review, 27(1), 60-61.

CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED:

(2006, October 26-29).  Theme and variation in an interviewing skills course:  Preparing students for practice.  Paper accepted for presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) in Los Angeles, CA.

 

(2006, January 12-15).  Rethinking the Assessment and Reporting of Barriers to Employment in TANF Research.  Paper presented at the Society for Social Work Research Conference in San Antonio, TX.

 

(2005, November 4).  Using Strategy and Parsimony to Assess Student Learning Outcomes.  Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) in Austin, TX.

  

(2005, April 29).  Assessing Undergraduate and Graduate Social Work Student Learning Outcomes Using Scoring Rubrics for Student Assignments.  Poster presentation as part of CSU Assessment Grant at Campus Connections 2005:  A Four-campus Assessment Conference.

 

(2005, Feb. 26).  Using Student Outcomes to Measure Program Performance.  Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education in New York City with Todd Rofuth, DSW.

 

(2005, January 15).  Evaluation of a Community-based Case Management Program for Welfare-to-Work Recipients with Significant Barriers to Employment – Interim Report.  Poster presentation at the Society for Social Work Research Conference in Miami.

 

(2004, March 12).  Programs that facilitate psychodynamic development:  The relationship at work.  Panel presentation at the 9th National Clinical Conference of the National Membership Committee on Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, affiliated with the Clinical Social Work Federation, Chicago, IL with Lisa Werkmeister Rozas, Ph.D., and Ann Marie Garran, CSW-R.

 

(2003, November 1).  “From Chaos to Narrative:  The Role of the Empathic Relationship in Clinical Social Work.”  Presented at In Medias Res:  SCSU Interdisciplinary University Research Conference, with Barbara Drahus Worden, Ph.D.

 

(2002, October 27).  Recognizing and Repairing Micro Ruptures in the Therapeutic Relationship.  Keynote presentation at the Connecticut Society for Clinical Social Work Annual Meeting, New Haven, CT.

 

(2002, March).  A Psychosocial Framework for Intersubjective Psychotherapy.  Paper presented at the 8th National Clinical Conference of the National Membership Committee on Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, affiliated with the Clinical Social Work Federation, Chicago, IL.

 

(2002, January).  Sociocultural Discussions and Process:  An Exploratory Study of the Beginning Phase of Cross-Cultural Social Work Practice.  Paper presented at the 6th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA.

 

(2001, November).  From Strangers to Working Partners:  Interactional Process of Sociocultural Issues in the Beginning Phase of Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy.  Paper presented at the North American Region Conference of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

 

(2001, February).  Reflexive Use of Therapist’s Privilege in Cross-Racial and Cross-Class Psychotherapy.  Paper presented at the 18th Annual Winter Roundtable Conference, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University.

 

(2000, November).  Using Power and Privilege Reflexively in Cross-Racial and Cross-Class Social Work Practice.  Paper presented at the Diversity Conference, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, held in Atlanta, GA.

WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP:

(2005, September 9).  Ethical Issues Seminar.  A two hour seminar for the SCSU Department of Social Work Post-Master’s Degree Certificate Program:  A Strength’s Perspective in the Treatment of Children who have been Terrorized or Traumatized.

 

(2004, November 12).  Frameworks to Decrease Workplace Stress:  Using Group Dynamics and Critical Social Theories to Enhance Staff Interactions.  A five-hour SCSU Continuing Education Seminar. 

 

(2003, February).  A Process Framework for Integrating Power, Privilege and Culture in Counseling.  A three-hour workshop presented at the 20th Annual Winter Roundtable Conference, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University with Ann Marie Garran, CSW-R.

 

(September, 2002 – May, 2003).  Developing increased skill and confidence as a support group leader.  A monthly training for employees of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents (CAFAP) who lead support groups for foster and/or adoptive parents.

 

(2002, April 27).  Power, privilege and culture in cross-cultural social work practice.  A five-hour SCSU Continuing Education Saturday Seminar Series, presented with Ann Marie Garran, CSW-R. 

 

(2000, September).  Using object relations theory to understand transference and countertransference with persons with severe mental illness.  East Haven Counseling and Community Services, East Haven, CT.

RECENT GRANTS RECEIVED:

(2006)  Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant:  Theory and research on spirituality and faith traditions: A colloquium for faculty in Health and Human Services with Jack Gesino, D.S.W., and Barbara Worden, Ph.D. $1,450.00.

 

(2005)  Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant:  Forum on Knowledge Trends: The Integration of Content on Contemporary Gay and Lesbian Issues in Health and Human Services with Edgar Colon, Ph.D.  $650.00.

 

(2004).  Connecticut State University Learning Assessment and Improvement Grant:  Assessing Undergraduate and Graduate Social Work Student Learning Outcomes Using Scoring Rubrics for Student Assignments with Valerie Dripchak, Ph.D., and Todd Rofuth, DSW.       

 

(2004).  Connecticut State University Summer Research Grant:  Understanding the Needs and Experiences of Clients with Significant Barriers to Employment Who are Transitioning from Welfare to Work.

 

(2002).  Southern Connecticut State University Curriculum Related Activities Grant for SWK 390 with Elayne Haymes, Ph.D. 

 

(2000).  Smith College School for Social Work Dissertation Grant for work with under-served minority populations.

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL:

Evaluation of social work practice; Cross-cultural clinical social work practice; Interactional processes in clinical social work practice; integration of psychological and social theories in social work

CURRENT/FUTURE SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Theorizing the emergence of change in daily living as a contextual framework for social work practice

Developing a common factors framework as a foundation for social work practice education

Linking assessment of student learning outcomes with department program objectives using direct measures

Program Evaluation of Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies’ welfare-to-work program

DISSERTATION TITLE:

(2001).  From strangers to working partners:  Interactional process of sociocultural issues in the beginning phase of cross- cultural social work practice.  Unpublished dissertation.

INSTITUTION GRANTING Ph.D.:

Smith College School for Social Work