JEFFREY L. TODAHL, Ph.D.
Faculty Curriculum Vita
Associate Professor, Couples & Family Therapy Program
Counseling Psychology and Human Services Department
Director and Director of Research, Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect
5251 College of Education University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5251
Office: (541) 346-0919
e-mail:
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RESEARCH INERESTS
- Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Universal Screening
- IPV and Couples-Based Interventions
- Child Abuse Prevention
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Education
1995Ph.D.Interdivisional Program in Couples and the Family/Family Therapy, Florida State
University.
Dissertation: An ethnography of family systems medicine.
1989M.S.Community Counseling, Seattle Pacific University.
Thesis: Bibliotherapyand perceptions of death and loss by young children: A controlled trial.
1985B.A.Health Education (major), Psychology (minor), Western Washington University.
Awards and Honors
Keep Oregon Well Mental Health Hero (2017). Trillium Family Services as a part of Oregon’s Mental Health Awareness Month activities. Presented at the Black and Gold Gala, Portland, Oregon.
Outstanding Community Program(2014). Awarded to the 90by30 Initiative and the Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect, Lane County Psychologists Association, Lane County, Oregon.
Outstanding Faculty Award(2012). Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence, University of Oregon.
Healing Champion (2011). Awarded by the Trauma Healing Project, Eugene, Oregon.
Innovations in Graduate Education (2011). Awarded to Couples and Family Therapy Program; Enhancing and Growing a Diverse Student Body, Graduate School, University of Oregon.
Reviewer’s Choice Best Presentation Award (2010). As voted by Community-Campus Partnership for Health (CCPH) members and conference attendees. Co-recipient with T. Dumas, J. Joyce, S. Peters, E. Walters & R. Wilde (alphabetical order). Survivor Voices: What Happened, What Hurt, and Recommendations. Eleventh Annual National Conference: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health, Portland, OR.
College of Education Distinguished Senior Teaching Award(2007). University of Oregon.
Graduate of Distinction(2006). Nooksack Valley High School, Everson, WA.
Centennial Laureate Alumnus Award (2005). College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Summer Workshop in Proposal Development Recipient(2005). Office of Research and Faculty Development, University of Oregon.
True Ally(2002). An award presented by the Children & Family Violence Committee of the Lane County Domestic Violence Council, Lane County, OR.
Excellence in Teaching(1995). Awarded by Kappa Alpha Chapter, Kappa Delta Sorority, Florida State University.
Excellence in Teaching (1995). Awarded by Kappa Gamma Sorority, Florida State University.
Exceptional Employee(1991). Catholic Community Services Northwest, third fiscal quarter, Bellingham, WA.
Eta Sigma Gamma Health Science Honorary(1985). Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA.
Academic & Administrative Experience
2012-Co-Director and Director of Research, Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect, College of Education, University of Oregon.
2013-15Director, Couples and Family Therapy Program, College of Education, University of Oregon.
2011-Associate Professor, Couples and Family Therapy Program, Counseling Psychology and Human Services Department, College of Education, University of Oregon.
2010-11Clinical Director, Center for Family Therapy, College of Education, University of Oregon.
2007-09Interim Department Head, Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services (including Counseling Psychology doctoral program, Couples and Family Therapy masters program, Family and Human Services undergraduate program, and the University of Oregon Substance Abuse Prevention Program), College of Education, University of Oregon.
2007-09Director, Couples and Family Therapy Program, College of Education, University of Oregon.
2005-07Director of Research, Center for Family Therapy, College of Education, University of Oregon.
2003-05Clinical Director, Center for Family Therapy, College of Education,University of Oregon.
2001-03Director, Couples and Family Therapy Program, College of Education, University of Oregon.
1999-11 Research Associate and Assistant Professor (dual title), Couples and Family Therapy Program (COAMFTE-approved M.Ed. program), Counseling Psychology and Human Services Department, College of Education, University of Oregon.
1997-99Assistant Professor, Northwest Christian College, Graduate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy, Eugene, OR.
1996-97Research Coordinator & Clinical Faculty, University of Louisville, The Center for Family Resource Development, Kent School of Social Work, Louisville, KY. Training and consultation to Jefferson County child protective services division; co-investigator of Neighborhood Place, a community-wide, urban social service integration project; co-investigator, Jefferson County Delivery System Assessment.
1993-95Adjunct Instructor, Florida State University, College of Human Sciences, Tallahassee, FL. Family Relationships: A Life-Span Developmental Approach.
1993-95Academic Advising Center Advisor, Florida State University, Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. Assisted undergraduate students in course selection, academic and career planning and interpretation of university policies.
1993-95 Teaching Assistantship, Florida State University, College of Human Sciences, Tallahassee, FL. Family Relationships: A Life-Span Developmental Approach.
1994Adjunct Instructor, Tallahassee Community College, Sociology Department, Tallahassee, FL. The Sociology of Marriage.
Clinical & Supervision Experience
1999-Clinical Supervisor, Center for Family Therapy (re-named Center for Healthy Relationships, 2016), University of Oregon.
1995-96Therapist/Behavioral Specialist, Baptist Hospital East, Louisville, KY. An adult and adolescent behavioral health (‘in-patient’) unit and transitional care (‘outpatient’).
1995-96Program Manager, Boys’ Haven, The Family-Centered Treatment Program, Louisville, KY. Developed program philosophy, policies and procedures manual, treatment manual, and management of program implementation; program administration, including coordination of staff hiring and staff development; administrative supervision of staff; clinical supervision of staff; coordination of program marketing and community relations; development of program evaluation protocol and oversight of implementation.
1991-94Therapist, Vietnam Veteran Families Project, Florida State University,Tallahassee, FL.
1991-92Assessment Coordinator, Mental Health Evaluation Services, Tallahassee, FL. Conducted crisis-related mental health evaluation, diagnosis, and admission recommendations to admitting psychiatrist.
1988-91Therapist, Catholic Community Services Northwest, Bellingham, WA. Conducted clinical assessments; provided counseling for children, youth and adults; co-led groups for sexually assaulted children, ages 4-7.
1986-88Unit Supervisor, Distad Family Group Home, Seattle, WA. Provided direct services to youth (age 9-12); responsible for orienting and assisting new staff to the program’s policies and procedures.
Professional Certifications
Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (#40896)
Approved Supervisor, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
SCHOLARSHIP
Peer-Reviewed Publications
(* = student co-author; + = community partner co-author)
(24)Todahl, J., Olson, D., & Walters, E. (2016). Survivor insight: A study of family, friend and community response to interpersonal violence.Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma. + DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2017.1278732
(23)Linville, D., Todahl, J., Brown, T., & Terrell, L., & Gau, J. (2016). A mixed methods investigation of a brief new parent couple intervention. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy. +* DOI: 10.1080/15332691.2016.1270867
(22)Brown, T., Linville, D., Todahl, J., & Page, M. (2015). Healthy nests transition to parenthood program: A phenomenological analysis of participant experiences. Contemporary Family Therapy, 37, 408-416. DOI:10.1007/s10591-015-9340-z +
(21)Davies, J., Todahl, J., & Reichard, A. (2015). Creating a trauma sensitive practice: A health care response to interpersonal violence. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. +* DOI:10.1177/1559827615609546
(20)Todahl, J., Walters, E., Bharadwaj, D., & Dube, S. (2014). Trauma and healing: A mixed methods study of personal and community-based healing. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 23(6). 611-632.+*
DOI: 920453DOI:10.1080/10926771.2014.920453
(19)Maas-DeSpain, A., & Todahl, J. (2014). Rape, sexual violence, and acquiescence in intimate partner relationships: An inclusive framework for screening, assessment, and clinical decision making. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 26, 28-49. DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2014.875447 *
(18)Todahl, J., Linville, D., Tuttle Shamblin, A., Skurtu, A., & Ball, D. (2013). Client beliefs about a multicouple group service for intimate partner violence: A Narrative Analysis. Violence Against Women, 19(8), 996-1014. DOI: 10.1177/1077801213499242.x. *
(17)Todahl, J., Linville, D., Tuttle Shamblin, A., Ball, D. (2012). Client narratives about experiences with a multicouple treatment program for intimate partner violence. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy,38(s1), 150-167. DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2011.00273.x. *
(16)Cortez, P., Dumas, T., Joyce, J., Olson, D., Peters, S., Todahl, J., Walters, E., & Rose, W. (2011, alphabetical order). Survivor Voices: Co-learning, re-connection, and healing through community action research and engagement. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education and Action, 5(2), 133-142. DOI:10.1353/cpr.2011.0020 +*
(15)Todahl, J., & Walters, E. (2011). Universal screening for intimate partner violence: A structured review. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. 37(3), 355-369. DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00179.x. +
(14)Linville, D., Chronister, K., Dishion, T., Todahl, J., Miller, J., Shaw, D., Gardner, F., & Wilson, M. (2010). A Longitudinal analysis of parenting practices, couple satisfaction and child behavior problems. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 36(2), 244-255. DOI:10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00168.x.
(13)Miller, J.K., Todahl, J., Lambert-Shute, J., Platt, J.J., & Eppler, C.S. (2010). Internships for future faculty: Meeting the career goals of the next generation of educators in marriage and family therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 36(1), 71-79. DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00184.x.
(12)Miller, J., Todahl, J., & Platt, J.J. (2010). The core competency movement in marriage and family therapy: Key considerations from other disciplines. Journal of Martial and Family Therapy, 36(1), 59-70. DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.
(11)Miller, J.K., Linville, D., Todahl, J., & Metcalfe, J. (2009). Using Mock Trials to Teach Students Forensic Core Competencies in Couples and Family Therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 35(4), 456-465.
(10)Todahl, J., Linville, D., Bustin, A., Wheeler, J., & Gau, J. (2009). Sexual Assault Support Services and community systems: Understanding critical issues and needs in the LGBTQ community.Violence Against Women, 15(8), 952-976. DOI: 10.1177/1077801209335494. *
(9)Todahl, J., & Walters, E. (2009). Universal screening and assessment for intimate partner violence: The IPV Screen and Assessment Tier (IPV-SAT) Model. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 21(4), 1-24.DOI: 10.1177/1077801209335494. +
(8)Todahl, J., Linville, D., Chou, L., & Maher-Cosenza, P. (2008). A qualitative study of intimate partner violence universal screening: Implications for practice, research, training and supervision. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 34(1), 28-43. *
(7)Todahl, J., Linville, D., Smith, T., Barnes, M.F., & Miller, J.K. (2006). A qualitative study of collaborative health care in a primary care setting.Families, Systems, & Health, 24(1), 45-64.
(6)Barnes, M.F., Todahl, J., & Barnes, A. (2002). Family secondary trauma on the pediatric critical care unit. Journal of Trauma Practice, 1(2), 5-30.
(5)Christensen, D.N., & Todahl, J. (1999). Solution-based casework: Case planning to reduce risk. Journal of Family Social Work, 3(4), 3-24.
(4)Christensen,D.N.,&Todahl,J.(1998).Solution-basedcasework.FamilySocialWorkJournal,6(1),31–47.
(3)Todahl, J., Smith, T.E., Barnes, M.F., & Pereira, G. A. (1998). Bibliotherapy and perceptions of death by young children. Journal of Poetry Therapy, 12(2), 95-107.
(2)Smith, T.E., McInnis, M., Pereira, G.A., Sells, S.P., Todahl, J., & Barnes, M. (1997). Voices within family therapy: The life story of a practicum team. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 16(4), 341-360.
(1)Smith, T.E., Sells, S.P., Pereira, G.A., Todahl, J., & Papagiannis, G. (1995). Pilot process research of reflecting conversations. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 6(3), 71-89.
Manuscripts in Submission
Todahl, J., Brown, T., Barkhurst, P., Cline, B., & Maxey, V. (in press). Public Opinion and Child Abuse
Prevention Planning: A Qualitative Investigation. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. +*
Todahl, J., Barkhurst, P., Watford, K., & Gau, J. (in submission). Child Abuse Prevention:A Survey of Public
Opinion toward Community-Based Change. Children and Youth Services Review. +*
Manuscripts in Preparation
Todahl, J., Barkhurst, P.,Hinchliffe, B., Maxey, V., & McMichael, K.(in preparation). A Systematic Literature Review of Child Abuse Primary Prevention Research-Informed Strategies.
Todahl, J., Barkhurst, P., Hinchcliffe, B., Cook, K., Beattie, M., & Gau, J. (in preparation). An Evaluation of Stewards of Children.
Book
Christensen, D., Todahl, J., & Barrett, B. (1999). Solution based casework: An introduction to clinical and case management skills in casework practice. New York: Aldine de Gruyter. [Japanese translation (2002) by Aldine de Gruyter and The English Agency (Japan) LTD)].
Book Chapters
(5)Linville, D., Todahl, J., & O’Neil, M. (2014). Using Questionnaires in Clinical Couples and Family Research (pp. 94-111). In R.B. Miller & L.N. Johnson (Eds.), Advanced Methods in Family Therapy Research: A Focus on Validity and Change.
(4)Todahl, J., Davis, M., & Kaufman, K. (2010). Rape Education Prevention: Using Program Evaluation to Identify and Answer Important Questions (pp. 357-380). In K. Kaufman (Ed.), The prevention of sexual violence: A practitioner’s sourcebook. Holyoke, MA: NEARI Press.
(3)Todahl, J. (2006). Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Their Story and Our Response (pp. 359-380). In D. Close (Ed.), Child and family issues: School and community contexts. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing. Note: Reprint.
(2)Walters, E., & Todahl, J. (2005). A Healing Response: The Role of Social Workers in Supporting Children Affected by Domestic Violence (pp. 127-146). In T. Heinonen & A. Metteri (Eds.), Social work in health and mental health: Issues, developments and actions. Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press Inc. +
(1)Todahl, J. (2003). Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Their Story and Our Response (pp. 147-168). In D. Close, K. Alltucker, & D. Clearley (Eds.), Educational issues and problems: An ecological approach. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Selected Research & Technical Reports
Barkhurst, P., Schnabler, S., & Todahl, J (alphabetical order) (2017). The University of Oregon Athletics and Interests Survey. A survey-based study of UO admitted and enrolled female students, in compliance with Title IX gender equity regulations.
Todahl, J., Barkhurst, P., & Hinchcliffe, B. (2016). Evaluation of the Protect Our Children Stewards of Children Project, Quarterly Reports 1 & 2, Presented to The Ford Family Foundation Board of Directors and 11 participating service provider organizations.
Todahl, J. Barkhurst, P., & Keizer, E. (2016). Lane County child abuse prevention Infographic report. Presented to the Lane County Community via radio, billboards, 90by30 website, guest commentaries, community partners, Lane County Regional Leadership Teams, and 3rd annual conference
Todahl, J., Barkhurst, P., & Watford, K. (2015). Lane County child abuse prevention climate survey: Full report. Presented to the Lane County Community via radio, 90by30 website, guest commentaries, community partners, Lane County Regional Leadership Teams, and 3rd annual conference.
The State of Health in Oregon: Progress and Opportunities (2015). Strategy and Evaluation Committee collaborator and co-author, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Health and Science University, Cambia Health Solutions, Nike and multiple additional organizations. White paper presented at the 2015 Oregon Healthiest State Summit, Portland, OR.
Todahl, J. (2010). An Executive Summary of Survivor Voices: A Representative Survey. A Report to the Trauma Healing Project Research Team. Eugene/Springfield, OR.
Todahl, J., Akins, B., Davis, M., Kaufman, K. (2007). Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force: Program Evaluation Manual. OAGSATF. +
Todahl, J. (2004). Kids First Safe Alternatives Center: A Report of Client Satisfaction. (Tech. Rep. No. 2). Eugene, Oregon: University of Oregon.
O’Neill, C., Heilbrun, E., Todahl, J., & Hudson, J. (2003). Court Watch Pilot Project: Protective Order Hearing Review. An assessment of the judicial system’s response to domestic and sexual violence, Lane County, Oregon. Supported by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (#US4/CCU018319-03). +
Todahl, J. (2003). Kids First Safe Alternatives Center: A Report of Client Satisfaction (Tech. Rep. No. 1). Eugene, Oregon: University of Oregon.
Todahl, J. (2003). Judges’ Perceptions of Kids First: Safe Alternatives Center (Tech. Rep. No. 1). Eugene, Oregon: University of Oregon.
Oregon Judicial Department, State Family Law Advisory Committee, Parenting Plan Work Group, Office of the State Court Administrator, Court Community Services Division. (2002). Safety-Focused Parenting Plan Guide. A guide for developing a safety-focused parenting plan where there are special concerns about domestic violence, abuse/neglect, substance abuse, or mental illness.
Todahl, J., & Christensen, D. (1997). Neighborhood Place study and consultation project: Phase I. Report to Neighborhood Place Operation Committee, Louisville, KY. A qualitative, process-based investigation of coordinated community service delivery.
Todahl, J., Stow-Bolea, P., Davis, T., & Cassidy, K. (1997). A qualitative inquiry of citizen-informed community needs. Report to Jefferson County Executives and Neighborhood Place, Louisville, KY.
Non-Refereed
Barkhurst, P., & Todahl, J. (2017). To prevent child abuse, lend a hand to parents. The Register Guard, Guest Opinion, April, 2017.
Barkhurst, P., Todahl, J., & Johnson, S. (2016). Get involved now to help prevent child abuse. The Register Guard, Guest Opinion, April, 2016.
Barkhurst, P., & Todahl, J. (2015). You can join the effort to prevent child abuse. The Register Guard, Guest Opinion, April, 2015.
Todahl, J., Schultz, M., & Barkhurst, P. (2012). 90by30 initiative dedicated to reducing abuse in County: Child abuse awareness month. The Register-Guard, Guest Opinion, April, 2012.
Todahl, J. (2012). Effective therapy. [Review of the book when one hour is all you have: Effective therapy for walk-in clients]. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, pp. (in press). doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2012.00313.x
Brown, T., Jordal, C., Linville, D., & Todahl, J. (2011). Embracing flux: Faculty and student partnerships toward a rich and evolving training environment. Family Therapy Magazine, 10, 38-40.
Todahl, J., Schultz, M., & Hays, A. (2011). Together, we can reduce child abuse in County 90 percent. The Register-Guard, Guest Opinion, February, 2011.
Todahl, J. (2010). The Trauma Healing Project: A representative random-digit telephone survey of community survivors of abuse. Oregon Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Newsletter, 4, 5-6.
Todahl, J. (2007). Prevention of intimate partner violence [Review of the book Prevention of intimate partner violence].Prevention of intimate partner violence (Stith, S., 2007). Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, p. 1.
Todahl, J. (2006). Oregon Family Therapists and Intimate Partner Violence Screening Part One: What Do We Think? What Do We Do? Oregon Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Newsletter. Fall, pp. 1, 6-8.
Todahl, J., & Chronister, K. (2006). Oregon Therapists and Intimate Partner Violence Screening: What Do We Think? What Do We Do? The Oregon Psychologist, September/October, pp. 10-12.
Todahl, J., & Perosa, L. (2006). The Evaluation of Core Competencies: Constructs, Models and Resources for Marriage and Family Therapy, Core Competency Beta Test Group Website, American Association for MFT.
Todahl, J. (2005). Child safety program has been lost. Register-Guard, Guest Opinion, November 2, 2005.
Todahl, J. (2005). Child trafficking. OAMFT Network News. Summer, pp 4-5.
Todahl, J. (2005).Children's plight an ocean away, and next door. Register-Guard, Guest Opinion, January 23, 2005.
Todahl, J. (2004). Assessment of family violence [Review of the book Assessment of family violence: A handbook for researchers and practitioners]. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 30(1), pp. 109-110.
Todahl, J. (2002). Gender and violence: A community discussion. Invited discussant, Family Allies Network Forum.
Todahl, J., & Walters, E. (2002). To screen or not to screen: Universal assessment and domestic violence. Invited internet discussion article, Family Allies Network Forum. +
Todahl, J. (1995). An ethnography of family systems medicine. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Todahl, J. (1988). The effects of a bibliotherapy and parent-child discussion exercise on the child’s understanding of death. Unpublished master’s thesis. Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA.