Thinking Matters Symposium 2011

School of Social Work

The School of Social Work program's students have a strong presence at the Thinking Matters symposium. Here is a peak at our projects from 2011:

Poster Sessions

  • Evaluation of In-Service Training About Islamic Beliefs and Values;Presenter: Muse Ali;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Direct Support Professionals’ Experiences and Perceptions;Presenter: Sophie Berger;Co-presenter: Jarica Weed;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Electronic Media and Student Life Experience;Presenter: Lauren Brooks;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Crisis Stabilization Units: A Program Evaluation;Presenter: Teri Campbell;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Perspectives on Oncology Social Workers Regarding Single Session Contacts;Presenter: Karen Desjardins;Co-presenter: Lisa White;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Service learning: Belize;Presenter: KrystleGalluzzo;Faculty Mentor: Barbara Rich
  • Descriptive Study of a Family Preservation Services Program;Presenter: Rebecca McElrath;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Adolescent Anger Management for 6th Grade Middle School Students: A Pilot Study;Presenter: Kristin Perry;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • The Phenomenon of Change from the Perspective of Late Stage Chronic Substance Users;Presenter: Rachel Schlein;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Duration of Treatment and Outcomes in Children’s ACT: A Program Evaluation;Presenter: Rebecca Smith;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Evaluation of School Based Health Centers;Presenter: Jeffrey Tillinghast;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy

Oral Sessions

  • Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and Vicarious Trauma (VT);Presenter: Tracy Appleget;Co-presenter: DaraSaffer;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Perceptions of Crisis Intervention Protocols;Presenter: Mary Blackburn;Co-presenter: Jenna Hannigan;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Program Evaluation Using BASIS-24 in a Psychiatric Inpatient Setting: A Pilot Study;Presenter: Jillian Duplissis;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • An Exploration of the Relationship Between Client Empowerment and Satisfaction at a Portland Non-Profit Agency;Presenter: Jessica Estabrook;Co-presenter: Beverly Ellison;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Influences on Adolescent Substance Abuse;Presenter: Jenna Goldstein-Walsh; Co-presenter: Will Liberty;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Satisfaction of Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health Consumers: Pilot Study;Presenter: Sadie Fowler;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • School Bullying: School Staff Approaches to School Bullying;Presenter: Paul Grazia;Co-presenter: Caitlin Cashman;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Evaluation of Caregiver Satisfaction with Staying Home Matters Program;Presenter: Katherine LaMore;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Evaluating Educational Settings for Children with Autism;Presenter: Martha McCahill;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Program Evaluation: Youth-centered Programming for LGBTQA Youth;Presenter: Tara Roberts;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Impact of Rapid Access to Services for the Uninsured;Presenter: Jennifer Stapleton;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Reducing Crisis Interventions Through Supportive Community Services;Presenter: Melissa True;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Student Safety in Relation to Assets and Support;Presenter: Justin Trozzi;Co-presenter: Rebecca McElrath;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy
  • Reported Burnout and Job Stress Among Licensed Masters Level Social Workers in Maine;Presenter: Becky White;Faculty Mentor: Tara Healy