Academic Programs

 

Community Presentations

 

Eileen Barron

Barron, E. & Troutner, S.  (2006, February, March, April). Mental wellness. Workshop presented at the St. Benedict Education Center, Erie, PA.

 

Julie Brieger

Brieger, J. (2006, March). Seasonal affective disorder. Workshop presented for upperclass students, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2005, August). Conflict resolution. Workshop presented at Resident Director Training, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2005, August). Handling a suicidal resident. Workshop presented at Resident Director Training, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2005, April). Joy comes in the mourning. Workshop presented at the First United Methodist Church, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2005, March). Joy comes in the mourning. Workshop presented at St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community Women’s Conference, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2004, October). What to expect when you return home for break. Workshop presented at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2004, October). Relationship issues. Workshop presented at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2004, October). New freedom being at college. Workshop presented at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2004, August). Conflict resolution. Workshop presented at Resident Director Training, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Brieger, J. (2004, August). Handling a suicidal resident. Workshop presented at Resident Director Training, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

 

Deborah Bryan

Bryan, D. L. (2003,July). Intimacy and human sexuality. Presented for Good News community Singles Group. Kentwood, MI..

Bryan, D. L. (2003, April). Managing change in your life. Presented for Good News Community Singles Group.

Bryan, D. L. (2003, April). Intimacy and human sexuality. Presented at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.

Bryan, D. L. (2003, March). Anger Management. Presented at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.

 

Valerie Cheney

Cheney, V., Devdas, L.,Fujisaki, S. & Troutner, S. (2007,April).  The impact of

                Microagressions on the Working Alliance in Psychotherapy.  Poster presentation

                at Graduate Research Day at Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Cheney, V.  (2004, December). How to improve your child’s social skills. Workshop presented at Comprehensive Children and Family Services, Sharon, PA.

Cheney, V.  (1999, November).  Resident assistant’s group process:  Balloon exercise and resident assistant function.  Ranking exercise presented to incoming undergraduates, Clarion University, Clarion, PA.

Cheney, V. & Malone, J.  (1999, June, July).  Stress-relaxation techniques.  Small group presentation to rural high school students in the On-Track Program, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA.

Cheney, V.  (1999, June).  Alcohol and drug awareness.  Presentation to high school students in the On-Track Program, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA.

 

Edmund Cieslak

Cieslak, E. N., Sturm, L., & Fleming, L.  (2006, September).  Research in the

Psychological Services Clinic.  Invited speaker at Colloquium, Gannon

University, Erie, PA.

Fleming, L., Sturm, L., & Cieslak, E. N.  (2005, August).  Research in the

Psychological Services Clinic.  Invited speaker at Colloquium, Gannon

University, Erie, PA.

Cieslak, E. N., Sturm, L., Mushrush, L.  & Fleming, L.  (2005, April).  Research in

the Psychological Services Clinic.  Invited speaker at Colloquium, Gannon

University, Erie, PA.

 

Kimberley Coddington

Coddington, K. S. (2006, February). Filling the holes in our souls. Paper presented at the Mind Body Wellness Center Gastric Bypass Support Group, Meadville, PA.

Coddington, K. S. (2005, July). Ethical issues in the assessment of multicultural clients. Paper presented at NorthShore Psychological Associates, Erie, PA.

Coddington, K. S. (2005, June). Co-therapy. Paper presented at Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, Erie, PA.

Coddington, K. S. (2005, May). Detection of malingering in neuropsychological assessment. Paper presented at NorthShore Psychological Associates, Erie, PA.

Coddington, K. S. (2005, April). Attachment theory as applied to adult relationships. Paper presented at Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, Erie, PA.

Coddington, K. S. (2005, March). Differential diagnosis between depression and dementia. Paper presented at NorthShore Psychological Associates, Erie, PA.

 

Shannon (Rhodes) Deets

Deets, S. L. (2006). Working in diverse family setting.  Training presenter at Associates in Counseling and Child Guidance, Meadville, PA.

Deets, S. L., Hecker, R., Burke, J. S. (2005, February). Crisis Intervention and Case Management.  Training presenter at Associates in Counseling and Child Guidance, Meadville, PA.

Rhodes, S. L. (2005). TSS responsibilities, ethics and potential barriers working with rural clients.  Training presenter at Associates in Counseling and Child Guidance, Meadville, PA.

 

Lavanya Devdas

Cheney, V., Devdas, L.,Fujisaki, S. & Troutner, S. (2007,April).  The impact of

                Microagressions on the Working Alliance in Psychotherapy.  Poster presentation

                at Graduate Research Day at Gannon University, Erie, PA.

 

Melanie Dunbar

Dunbar, M. (2005, October). Dealing with difficult clients. Paper presented at Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, Erie, PA.

Dunbar, M. (2005, February). Working with sexually-abused clients. Paper presented at Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, Erie, PA.

 Dunbar, M. (2004, July). Exploring Changes in PTSD Symptoms across modality, amount, and length of treatment. Presented at the Aurora Mental Health Center, Aurora, CO.

 

Tammy Fronzaglia

Fronzaglia, T. (2004, September).  Does suffering a traumatic head injury cause amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles to form, thus causing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.  Poster presentation at the Annual Graduate Research Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

 

Shuko Fujisaki

Cheney, V., Devdas, L.,Fujisaki, S. & Troutner, S. (2007,April).  The impact of

                Microagressions on the Working Alliance in Psychotherapy.  Poster presentation

                at Graduate Research Day at Gannon University, Erie, PA.

 

Fujisaki, S. & Barron, E. (2006, March). Mental wellness. Workshop presented at the St. Benedict Education Center, Erie, PA.

 

Jon Glass

Glass, G. (2006, March). Mental wellness. Workshop presented at the St. Benedict Education Center, Erie, PA.

 

Jennifer Hardy

Hardy, J., & Bufalino, J. (2006, March). Curriculum-based measurement: Its role in educational decision-making. Paper presented for the Fredonia Central and Forestville School Districts, Fredonia, NY.

Hardy, J. (2005, December). The clinical nature of psychoeducational assessments. Presentation at the Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center, Erie, PA.

 

Bruce Kobal

Kobal, B. (2003, November). Overview of assessment and intervention for memory problems. Paper presented to the Special Education and School Psychology Staff at the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit, Edinboro, PA.

Kobal, B., Buyer, D., Schierberl, J., Staab, K., Valone, D., & Hanna, P. (2003, August). Towards a stronger foundation of care: the need for and value of communication among clinical and school psychologists—an issue of ethical concern for our clients. Panel presentation at the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit, Edinboro, PA.

Kobal, B. (2003, June). Behavior management strategies and beyond for the challenging student: A workshop to consider the implementation of strategies for the management of challenging behavior in the classroom. Presentation at the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Continuing Professional Education Programs. 

Kobal, B., Buyer, D., Schierberl, J., Staab, K., Valone, D., & Hanna, P. (2003, May). Approaching the gap: A forum for the communication among clinical and school psychologists. May 2003. Panel presentation at the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit, Edinboro, PA.

 

Lisa May

May, L. M. (2007) Coping with emotional roller coasters.  Guest speaker at the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Erie, PA

May, L. M. (2007). Graduate student stress and qualitative research. Guest speaker in Qualitative Research, (Psychology Department doctoral course), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

May, L. M. (2006).  Caregiver stress.  Guest speaker for the 21 plus Support Group at the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Institute, Erie, PA.

May, L. M. (2006). Graduate student stress and compassion fatigue.  Guest speaker for the Counselor Wellness Day at Gannon University, Erie, PA.

May, L. M., & Kabura, P. (2006). Jealousy in relationships: A cultural comparison of Ugandan and North American culture.  Live radio broadcast, Fort-Portal, Uganda.

May, L. M., & Kabura, P. (2006). Compassion fatigue and caregiver stress: Symptoms and treatment.  Live radio broadcast, Fort-Portal, Uganda.

May, L. M., & Kabura, P. (2006). An overview of depressive symptoms and treatment.  Live radio broadcast, Fort-Portal, Uganda.

May, L. M. (2005, September). Creating balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Paper presented at the Annual Counseling and Spirituality Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Kramarik, J., May, L. M., &Mushrush, L. L.  (2005, April).  Understanding graudate student stress.  Paper presentation at Gannon University Graduate Research Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

May, L. M., & Tobin, D. J.  (2004).  Personality and essence:  Finding the balance.  Paper presentation at the Annual Counseling and Spirituality Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

May, L. L.  (2004).   The etiology of post-traumatic stress disorder in children.  Paper and poster presentation at Gannon University Graduate Student Research Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Tobin, D. J., Barlow, P., Powers, R., Yezzi-Shareef, A. M., Mushrush, L. L., & May, L. M.  (2003, September).  Perennial love in religion and compassion in counseling.  Paper presented at the Annual Counseling and Spirituality Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

May, L. M. (2003). Mental health concerns and suicide prevention.  Speaker for staff training for the Women’s Services Inc., Meadville, PA.

May, L. M. (2003). Compassion fatigue.  Paper presentation at the Counselor Wellness Day, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

 

Lori Mushrush

Mushrush, L. L.  (2005, September).  Assessment of cognition and screening for acute stress disorder after traumatic brain injury.  Paper presentation at Northshore Psychological Associates, Erie, PA.

Mushrush, L. L.  (2005, May).  Trauma and post-traumatic growth:  Applications for counselors.  Invited lecturer for Counseling and Spirituality (Psychology Department post-Master’s course), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Kramarik, J., May, L. M., &Mushrush, L. L.  (2005, April).  Understanding graudate student stress.  Paper presentation at Gannon University Graduate Research Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Mushrush, L. L.  (2005, April).  Mothers and employment:  Double bind messages in popular child rearing books.  Paper presentation at Gannon University Graduate Research Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.   

Mushrush, L. L. (2005, March). Acute stress in patients with traumatic injuries: Identification and treatment strategies in an acute rehabilitation hospital. Paper presented at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Erie, PA.

Mushrush, L. L. (2005, March). Group therapy for patients with traumatic injuries. Paper presented at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Erie, PA.

Mushrush, L. L. (2005, March). Traumatic brain injury. Paper presented at Introduction to Psychology (Gannon University Psychology Department), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Mushrush, L. L.  (2004, October)  Post-traumatic growth, spirituality and counseling.  Invited lecturer for Counseling and Spirituality (Psychology Department post-Master’s course), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Mushrush, L. L.  (2004, October)  Counselor spiritual competencies and spiritual self-assessment.  Invited lecturer for Counseling and Spirituality (Psychology Department post-Master’s course), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Yezzi,-Shareef, A. M., Berkley, K., & Mushrush, L. L.  ( 2004, September).  Psychology and spirituality:  Inseparable  journeys.  Paper presented at the Annual Counseling and Spirituality Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.  

Mushrush, L. L.  (2003, October)  Physiological psychology.  Paper presentation at Introduction to Psychology (Psychology Department post-Master’s course), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Tobin, D. J., Barlow, P., Powers, R., Yezzi-Shareef, A. M., Mushrush, L. L., & May, L. M.   (2003, September).  Perennial love in religion and compassion in counseling.  Paper presented at the Annual Counseling and Spirituality Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Mushrush, L. L.  (2003, April)  Sexual violence and college students.  Invited presenter for the Take Back the Night, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

 

Melissa Olivett

Olivett, M. (2007, January).  Post-Graduate Volunteer Services Opportunities-The Peace Corps.  Invited speaker at Pizza with a Purpose, Center for Social Concerns, Gannon University.

Olivett, M. (2006, February). Following the breath to relaxation. Invited speaker, ARK, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Olivett, M. (2005, June). Assisting clients in the forgiveness process. Invited lecture in the graduate Counseling and Spirituality class, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Olivett, M.  (2005, May).  Making sense of forgiveness. Invited lecture in undergraduate Positive Psychology class, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Olivett, M.  (2005, February).  Journey to God.  Invited speaker in Positive Psychology (Psychology Department undergraduate course), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Olivett, M.  (2004, October).  Using Forgiveness Constructs in Counseling.  Invited lecturer for Counseling and Spirituality (Psychology Department post-Master’s course), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Olivett, M.  (2004, October).  Human Sexual Motivation.  Invited lecturer in Introduction to Psychology (Psychology Department undergraduate course), Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Olivett, M. (2004, September).  Opening Convocation, guided imagery.  7^th Annual Gannon University Counseling and Spirituality Conference:  Weaving the Threads of Life into a Tapestry of Meaning, Erie, PA.

 

Jayadev Pashupathi

Pashupathi, J. (2004-2006, bi-monthly).  Cultural Competency.  Training for employees at Sarah Reed Children’s Center, Erie, PA.

Pashupathi, J. (2002-2004).  Behavioral Management Techniques.  In-service training for classroom settings at Sarah Reed Children’s Center, Erie, PA.

 

Eric Rinehardt

Rinehardt, E. A. (2004, August). Introduction to progressive relaxation therapy.  Guest speaker for the Summer Training Program at the Achievement Center, Erie, PA.

Rinehardt, E. A. (2003, November).  Understanding diagnosis/symptoms self-report measures and their clinical relevance.  Training presenter at Community Mental Health Center, Erie, PA.

 

David Rosswog

Rosswog, D. & Webster, M. (2005, November). Couples therapy 101. Presentation at the NASW PA Chapter, Northwest Division, Erie, PA.

 

Christina Shaw

Shaw, C. (2006, January). Individual commitment strategies: Application and practice. Workshop presented at Laurelwood Hospital, Willoughby, OH.

Shaw, C. (2006). The impact of the media on body image and eating disorders with adolescents. Workshop presented at the Chagrin Falls Faculty Education Day, Chagrin Falls, OH.

Shaw, C., & Harkey, J. (2005). DBT Forum. Monthly workshop presented for professionals using DBT in their practices, Laurelwood Hospital, Willboughby, OH.

 

Elisa Siebert

Seibert, E. J. (2005, October). Practical listening skills for caregivers. Workshop presented at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, Elizabethtown, PA. 

Seibert, E. J. (2005, January). Practical counseling skills for ministry. Workshop presented at Grantham Brethren in Christ Church, Grantham, PA.

 

Julie Snell

Snell, J. (2005, September). Effective school-based behavior consultation methods. Paper presented at Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Snell, J. (2005, February). Effective crisis intervention skills with children under age five. Paper presented at the Barber National Institute, Erie, PA.

 

Jo-El Thompson-Kroon

Thompson-Kroon, J. (2007, March). Neuropsychological evaluation-Testing methods and implications for individuals with traumatic brain injury.  Presentation at the Association For Retarded Children, New York, NY.

Thompson-Kroon, J. (2007, January). Autistic individuals-Etiology, evaluation and treatment options.   Presentation at the Association For Retarded Children, New York, NY.

Thompson-Kroon, J. (2006, June). Basic crisis and behavioral management. Presentation at the Association For Retarded Children, New York, NY.

Thompson-Kroon, J. (2005, November). Down’s Syndrome, abuse and the adult protective services: Placement options and major health and mental health considerations; an interactive presentation. Presentation at the Association For Retarded Children, New York, NY.

Thompson-Kroon, J. (2005, November). Autistic individuals: Etiology, evaluation and treatment options. Presentation at the Association For Retarded Children, New York, NY.

Thompson-Kroon, J. (2005, June). Obesity and the developmentally disabled: Overview, past treatment, present outcomes and effective treatment planning. Presentation at the Association for Retarded Children, New York, NY.

Thompson-Kroon, J. (2005, March). Reactive Attachment Disorder and Aspberger Syndrome in adopted, high-risk children:  Ttreatment approaches, progress and setbacks. Inservice training presented at the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, New York, NY.

Thompson-Kroon, J. E. (2004, October). Mosaic Down’s Syndrome and the likelihood of normal Intelligence Quotient. Inservice training presented at the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, New York, NY.

Thompson-Kroon, J. E. (2003, March).  Ethical considerations when working with autistic children. Workshop presented at the Continuing Education and Ethics Conference of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Lancaster, PA.

 

 

Susan Troutner

Troutner, S. & Barron, E. (2006, February, March, April). Mental wellness. Workshop presented at the St. Benedict Education Center, Erie, PA.

 

Cheney, V., Devdas, L.,Fujisaki, S. & Troutner, S. (2007, April).  The impact of

                Microagressions on the Working Alliance in Psychotherapy.  Poster presentation

                at Graduate Research Day at Gannon University, Erie, PA.

 

Ru-Chi Yang

Yang, R.C. (2005). A guide to counseling first generation Chinese people. Paper presented to the undergraduate course in Diverse Populations, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

 

Ann Marie Yezzi-Shareef

Yezzi-Shareef, A. M. (2005, July). MMPI-2 and MMPI-A. Presentation to the Master’s level course in Psychological Assessment, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Yezzi,-Shareef, A. M., Berkley, K., & Mushrush, L. L.  ( 2004, September).  Psychology and spirituality:  Inseparable  journeys.  Paper presented at the Annual Counseling and Spirituality Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.  

Tobin, D. J., Barlow, P., Powers, R., Yezzi-Shareef, A. M., Mushrush, L. L., & May, L. M.  (2003, September).  Perennial love in religion and compassion in counseling.  Paper presented at the Annual Counseling and Spirituality Conference, Gannon University, Erie, PA.