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Social Worker - Georgia Council on Child Abuse 1991 – 1993
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School Social Worker – Jewish Family Services 1989 – 1990
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Flight Attendant – Delta Airlines 1976 –1994
Licensure / certificationLicensed Masters of Social Work, State of Georgia 1989, #667 COMMUNITY AND CIVIC SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AFFILIATIONS
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES Perilla, J., Frndak, K., Lillard, D., East, C. (2002) A working analysis of women’s use of violence in the context of learning, opportunity and choice. Domestic Violence Report, 9, 10-46. PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS: East , C & Adams, M. (2003) Teaching Diversity Education for Social Justice, Presentation at ACOSA 2003 Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA East, C. (2002) A Feminist Response to Homelessness: presented at Charis, Atlanta, GA East, C. (2002) A Practitioner’s View of Business and Intimate Partner Violence. 2002 Academy of Management Meeting, Denver, CO East, C. (2002), Myths and Realities of Domestic Violence, Clayton Co. DFACS, Atlanta, GA East, C. & Porter, A. (2001) Black and White Women Holding Each Other Accountable for Racism. Workshop presented at the Southeastern Regional Conference on Domestic Violence, Savannah, GA East, C & Boyd, G. (2001). Welcoming Diversity. National Coalition Building Institute Workshop presented at Agnes Scott, Decatur GA. East, C & Porter, A.(2001) Women’s Institute 2001. Men Stopping Violence Annual Spring Training, Atlanta, GA. East, C & Porter, A. (2001). Intervening with Domestic Violence: Next Steps. National Association of Social Workers, Georgia Chapter, Atlanta, GA East, C. & Crawford, C. (2000) When Problems Overlap: Domestic Violence and Homelessness, Presentation at Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, Domestic Violence & Homelessness Conference, 2000, Atlanta ,GA. East, C. (1999). Homeslessness, How can you help? North Springs High School PTA Meeting, Atlanta, GA. East, C (1998) Alternative Structures: Bringing Greater Safety and Justice to Women. Men Stopping Violence Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Jan M. Ivery 706 Lakeview Way ∙ Jonesboro, GA ∙ 302338 ∙ (770) 603-7178 ∙ jivery@gsu.edu EDUCATION PhD 2004 Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work Dissertation: Interorganizational Partnerships: An Examination of Factors That Influence the Motivation for Participation in a Collaborative Partnership of Homeless Service Providers MSW 1997 University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work Concentration: Community Organizing and Planning BA 1995 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Major: Sociology Magna Cum Laude INTERESTS
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE 8/04 to Present Assistant Professor, Georgia State University School of Social Work Courses: SW 3330: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I SW 3340: Human Behavior in the Social Environment II SW 4280: Community Resources 8/03-7/04 Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University School of 8/03-12/02 Social Work Courses: SLWK 201: Introduction to Social Work SLWK 230: Communication in the Helping Process PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 8/01-5/04 MSW Admissions Coordinator Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Social Work
6/97-8/00 Research SpecialistUniversity of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 02/02-5/04 Research Assistant Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology
6/01-3/03 Research Consultant Virginia Home for Boys
6/01-8/02 Research Assistant Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Psychiatry
8/00-8/01 Research AssistantVirginia Commonwealth University, School of Social Work
5/96-5/97 Research Interviewer University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work
PUBLICATIONS Ivery, J.M. (under review) Collaboration: The methodological challenges of assessing the process.
examine collaborative partnerships.
factors for engagement and outcome. Families in Society, 85, 101-106. Silvestre, A.J., Arrowood, S.H., Ivery, J.M., & Barksdale, S.J. (2002). HIV-prevention capacity building in gay, racial, and ethnic minority communities in small cities and towns. Health and Social Work, 27, p. 61-67.
County Head Start Family Coordinators, Forest Park, GA. Ivery, J.M. (November, 2004) Collaboration: The methodological challenges of assessing the process. Paper presented at the conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, Los Angeles. Ivery, J.M., & Lee, N.L. (March, 2001). Engaging the faith community: a conceptual framework to assist children in foster care. Paper presented at the conference of the National Black Family Summit, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Ivery, J.M. (November, 1998). Capacity building in communities of color. Roundtable discussion participant at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC. HONORS AND FELLOWSHIPS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action 9/05 Emerging Scholar Award Committee Georgia State University 8/04 - Present BSW Program Committee 8/04 - Present MSW Admissions Committee 11/04 - Present Urban Health Initiative HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Research Group Chairperson 11/04 - Present Urban Health Initiative HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Executive Committee Virginia Commonwealth University 9/03-10/03 Rally in the Valley Planning Committee Virginia Social Work Education Consortium
01/03-5/03 Cultural Enhancement Project Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Psychology
3/03 Social Justice Day Group Facilitator Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA) Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
School of Social Work Marietta, Georgia 30062-2839 University Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303-3083 Office: Urban Life 1011 Phone (770) 651-2210 Fax (770) 651-1863 E-Mail: jligon@gsu.edu
1989 M.S.W. Social Work University of Georgia 1969 B.B.A. Business University of Central Arkansas
College of Health and Human Sciences, Graduate Faculty 8/96 - 8/98 University of South Carolina, College of Social Work Assistant Professor 9/95 - 8/96 University of Georgia, School of Social Work Director of Field Instruction 2/95 - 9/95 DeKalb Community Service Board, Atlanta, GA Crisis Services Director 3/93 - 9/93 Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Medical Social Worker, Emergency Care Center 10/91 - 3/93 STOP Industries, Tucker, GA President (out of field) 12/90 - 10/91 Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital, Rome, GA. Psychiatric Social Work, Acute Adult Services 8/89 - 12/90 Georgia Highlands Center for Mental Health Social Worker, Emergency Services PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE 3/92 - 9/95 Mental Health Solutions, Atlanta, GA. Employee Assistance Program Therapist 5/93 - 2/98 Charter Peachford Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Clinical Social Worker LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Georgia, 1993, #1737 Academy of Certified Social Workers, 1991 American Red Cross, National Certification, Disaster Mental Health Worker
Council on Social Work Education Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
SW 491A Seminar in Social Work Practice I GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT The University of Georgia, School of Social Work SW 611A/B Social Work Practicum and Integrative Seminar The University of South Carolina, College of Social Work SOWK 732 Foundations of S.W. Practice with Communities and Organizations SOWK 733 Advanced S.W. Practice with Communities and Organizations I SOWK 734 Advanced S.W. Practice with Communities and Organizations II SOWK 741 Social Welfare Problems and Policies SOWK 768 Behavioral Managed Healthcare SOWK 793 Evaluation of Social Work Practice SOWK 779 Social Work Interventions in Health and Mental Health
SW 7500 Foundation Field Education I SW 7800 Social Work Practice II SW 7900 Foundation Field Education II SW 4930 Field Education I SW 4940 Field Education II REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES Ligon, J., & Thyer, B. A. (1993). The effects of a Sunday liquor sales ban on DUI arrests. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 38, 33-40. Reprinted in: Szafran, R. F. (Ed.). (1994). Social science research:
Ligon, J. (1997). Brief crisis stabilization of an African American woman: Integrating cultural and ecological approaches. Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 6(3/4), 111-122. Ligon, J., Thyer, B., & Isaac, A. (1998). Do social work scholars respond to requests for reprints?: A study of authors who publish in NASW journals. Behavioral and Social Sciences Librarian, 16(2), 19-25. Rhodes, R., Ward, J., Ligon, J., & Priddy. W. (1999). Fighting for field: Identifying threats to an important component of social work education. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 5, 15-25. Ligon, J., & Raymond, F.B. (1999). Enhancing the preparation of social workers for rural mental health settings through a public/academic consortium. Rural Community Mental Health, 24(5), 1-8. Ligon, J., Markward, M.J., & Yegidis, B. L. (1999). Comparing student evaluations of distance learning and standard classroom courses in graduate social work education. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 19, 21-29. Ligon, J., & Thyer, B. A. (2000). Interrater reliability of the brief psychiatric rating scale used at a community-based inpatient crisis stabilization unit. Journal of Clinical Psychology (56), 583-587. Ligon, J., & Thyer, B. A. (2000). Community inpatient crisis stabilization in an urban setting: Evaluation of changes in psychiatric symptoms. Crisis Intervention and Time-Limited Treatment (5), 163-169. Ligon, J. (2000). Using learning outcomes to strengthen compulsory continuing education programs. Journal of Continuing Higher Education,(48)1, 20-23. Martin, R., & Ligon, J. (2000). Using the Americans with Disabilities Act to influence student attitudes towards people with disabilities: Comparing classroom and experiential teaching approaches. Rehabilitation Education(14), 181-186. Ligon, J. & Thyer, B. A. (2000). Client and family satisfaction with brief community mental health and substance abuse crisis services in an urban setting. Crisis Intervention and Time-Limited Treatment, 6, 93-99. Hane, A., & Ligon, J. (2001). Effects of videotaped feedback and modeling on verbalization skills. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 12, 23-30. Dongvillo, J., & Ligon, J. (2001). Exploring the effectiveness of teaching lesbian and gay content in the social work curriculum. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 6, 115-124. Stutters, A., & Ligon, J. (2001). Differences in refugee anxiety and depression: Comparing Vietnamese, Somalian, and Former Yugoslavian clients assessed in a community social services agency. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 10, 85-96. Ligon, J., & Thyer, B. A. (2001). Academic affiliations of those published in social work journals: A productivity analysis, 1994-1998. Journal of Social Service Research 68,(69-81). Choi, G., Ligon, J., & Ward, J. (2002). Computer anxiety and social workers: Differences by access, use, training. Journal of Technology in Human Services (19),(1-12). Ligon, J., DeWeaver, K., & Greene, K. (2002). Outcome studies and reaccreditation: Issues and recommendations. Arete (26), 61-70. Ligon, J. (2002). Confidentiality vs. a duty to warn: Obstacles to making an ethical decision after two decades of Tarasoff. Journal of Law and Social Work, 9(2,Fall,1999),83-94. MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION Collins, K., & Ligon, J. (1999). Using the strengths perspective to expand students’ views of social welfare policy. Ligon, J., & Ward, J. (2001). The faculty field liaison role in social work education: comparing undergraduate and graduate programs. CHAPTERS IN BOOKS Ligon, J. (1997). Should public sector social workers be required to be licensed? In B. A. Thyer (Ed.). Controversial issues in social work practice (pp. 166-178). New York: Allyn & Bacon. Ligon. J. & Yegidis, B.(1997). Program planning and evaluation of employee assistance programs. In W. S. Hutchinson and William G. Emener (Eds.) Employee assistance programs: A basic text (2nd ed.),(pp.191-196). Springfield, Il: Charles Thomas. Ligon, J. (1998). Promoting self-management of chronic medical problems. In J. Wodarski & B. A. Thyer (Eds.), Handbook of clinical social work: Guide to empirically-validated interventions: Vol. 2. Social problems and practice issues (pp. 299-131). New York: John Wiley. Ligon, J. (2000). Mobile crisis units: Frontline community mental health services. In. A. R. Roberts (Ed.), Crisis intervention handbook (2nd ed.),(pp. 357-372). New York: Oxford University Press. Ligon, J. (2002). Fundamentals of brief social work practice. A. Roberts & G. Greene (Eds.), Social work desk reference (pp. 96-100). New York: Oxford University Press. Ligon, J., & Ward, J. (2002). Ten tips for a successful field placement. In L. M. Grobman, The Field Placement Survival Guide (pp. 61-63). Harrisburg, PA: White Hat Communications. Ligon, J., & Ward, J. (2002). The learning plan: A roadmap for your journey. In L. M. Grobman, The Field Placement Survival Guide (pp. 65-70). Harrisburg, PA: White Hat Communications. Ligon, J., & Ward, J. (2002). Ten tips for maximizing your field liaison relationship. In L. M. Grobman, The Field Placement Survival Guide (pp. 71-75). Harrisburg, PA: White Hat Communications. BOOK REVIEWS Ligon, J. (1995). A review of "Conquering Asthma" by Michael T. Newhouse and Peter J. Barnes. Journal of Asthma 32, 243. Ligon, J. (1996). A review of "Your Child and Health Care" by Lynn Robinson Rosenfeld. Health and Social Work 21, 158. Ligon, J. (1996). A review of "Evaluating Your Employee Assistance and Managed Behavioral Care Program” by Dale A. Masi. Research on Social Work Practice,6, 394-395.
Ligon, J. & Thyer, B. A. (1996). Ten myths of private practice. The New Social Worker 3(1), 22. Ligon, J. (1997). Spelling out managed care. The New Social Worker,4(3), 14.
commissioned by the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region IV, Atlanta, Georgia. $50,180 2000 Principal Investigator for a research project funded by The Georgia State University College of Health and Human Sciences, Atlanta, Georgia $4,995 2001 Principal Investigator for a research project federally unded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Aministration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, nowledge, Application, Evaluation: Promoting Nurturing Parenting Attitudes and Skills Among Women in a Rural Community-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program.” 75,841 2001 Project Director for a state-level pilot project funded by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Office of Child Support Enforcement. “Georgia Fatherhood Program: Community Social Worker Pilot.” $249,580 2002 Principal Investigator for a research project federally funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment,“Promoting Nurturing Parenting Attitudes and Skills Among Men in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs.” $33,000 2002 Evaluator for a community-based project funded by the City of Atlanta, Non-custodial Parent Project. $52,000 2002 Project Director, “Social Work Case Management Services for Noncustodial Parents,” Georgia Department of Human Resources, Office of Child Support Enforcement. $163,000 EDITORIAL ACTIVITY Editor: Aretê, 1997-1998 Editorial Board: Research on Social Work Practice, 2000-. Editorial Board Member: The New Social Worker, 1995-. Consulting Editor: Aretê, 2000- . PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Ligon, J. (September, 1994). Brief intervention skills: The solution to effective treatment with limited resources. Workshop conducted at NASW-Georgia Sixth Annual State Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Ligon, J. (September, 1994). Self-management of medical problems:New opportunities for social work practice. Workshop conducted at NASW-Georgia Sixth Annual State Conference in Atlanta, GA. Ligon, J. & Grigsby, R. K. (March, 1995). Confronting ethical dilemmas: duty to warn and mandatory child maltreatment reporting. Workshop conducted at the Georgia Conference on Social Welfare, 68th Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Ligon, J. & Pollock, D. A. (March, 1995). Brief interventions for alcohol problems: practice and policy implications for social workers. Workshop conducted at the Georgia Conference on Social Welfare, 68th Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Ligon, J., Thyer, B.A., & Lund, R. (May, 1995). Drinking, eating, and driving: Evaluating the effects of partially removing a Sunday liquor sales ban. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C. Ligon, J. (May, 1995). Brief therapy skills: The solution to effective treatment with limited resources. Workshop sponsored by Step One and presented in Winston-Salem, NC. Ligon, J. & Cleveland, P. H. (July, 1995). Social work licensure in the rural environment: Friend or foe? Paper presented at the 20th Annual Rural Social Work Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ligon, J. (October, 1995). Brief therapy skills: The solution to effective treatment with limited resources. Workshop sponsored by the Cumberland County Mental Health Center and presented in Fayetteville, NC. Ligon, J. (October, 1995). Brief therapy skills: The solution to effective treatment with limited resources. Workshop sponsored by the Drug Education Center and presented in Charlotte, NC. Ligon, J. (October, 1995). Brief therapy skills: The solution to effective treatment with limited resources. Workshop sponsored by Alcohol and Drug Services of Guilford County and presented in Greensboro, NC. Ligon, J. (October, 1995). Client satisfaction with brief psychotherapy. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Social Workers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ligon, J. (October, 1995). Licensure and supervision: Attitude differences of rural and DFACS social workers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Social Workers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ligon, J. (November, 1995). Effective helping in the community. Staff workshop conducted for Cobb Family Resources, Marietta, Georgia. Ligon, J. (April, 1996). Substance abuse treatment in a managed care environment: Implications for administrators and counselors. Annual Meeting o the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina, Burlington. Ligon, J. (May, 1996). Brief therapy skills: The solution to effective treatment with limited resources. Workshop sponsored by Appalachian State University Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling and presented in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Ligon, J. (September, 1996). Effective brief treatment: Helping clients in a managed care environment. Annual Meeting of the Georgia National Association of Social Workers, Atlanta, GA. Ligon, J. (September, 1996). Building client strengths through brief therapy. Workshop presented to the Annual Home Health Social Work Meeting, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Columbia, SC. Ligon, J. (November, 1996). How to work briefly with ndividuals: A skills training seminar on brief/crisis counseling. Workshop sponsored by Alcohol and Drug Services of Guilford and presented in Greensboro, NC. Ligon, J. (December, 1996). Effective brief treatment: Helping clients in a managed care environment. Workshop sponsored by the College of Social Work, University of South Carolina and presented in Columbia, SC.
Ligon, J.& Markward, M.(March, 1997). Comparing distance and classroom learning: An empirical study of student course evaluations. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education in Chicago. Ligon, J.& Bellew, K.(March, 1997). Internet home pages: Linking social work education with practice. Workshop sponsored by the Council on Social Work Education, Annual Program Meeting, and presented in Chicago Ligon. J. (March, 1997). Effective brief treatment: Helping clients in a managed care environment. Workshop sponsored by the South Carolina National Association of Social Workers and presented at the Spring Symposium in Columbia, SC. Ligon, J. & Grigsby, K. (March, 1997). Social work ethics: Old topic, new information. Workshop sponsored by the Veterans Administration Medical Center and presented in Augusta, Georgia. Ligon, J. (April, 1997). Brief therapy from a strengths perspective. Workshop sponsored by South Carolina Public Health Social Workers and presented at the annual conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. Ligon, J. (April, 1997). Managed care: Social work accountability. Invited panel presenter, Transitions 1997, School of Social Work, University of Georgia, Athens, GA Ligon, J. & Raymond, F.B. (August, 1997). Enhancing the preparation of social workers for rural mental health settings through a public/academic consortium. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the National Association of Rural Mental Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Ligon, J.(September, 1997). Conflict resolution in an EAP environment. Invited plenary session presented at the 9th Statewide North Carolina EAP Network Conference in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Markward, M.J., Yegidi, B. L., & Ligon, J. (September, 1997). Comparing student evaluations of distance learning and standard classroom in graduate social work education. Paper presented at Information Technologies Social Work Education Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. Ligon, J. (September, 1997). Combining technology with course content to teach practice evaluation. Paper presented at Information Technologies Social Work Education Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. Ligon, J. (October, 1997). Practical techniques for evaluating treatment and service outcomes. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Social Workers in Baltimore, Maryland. Ligon, J. (October, 1997). Using the internet as a resource in the management of chronic medical problems. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Social Workers in Baltimore, Maryland. Ligon, J. (December, 1997). Managed behavioral health care: Time-limited assessment, intervention, and outcome measurement. Workshop sponsored by the College of Social Work, University of South Carolina and presented in Columbia, SC. Ligon, J. (March, 1998). Practical techniques for evaluating treatment and service outcomes. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in Columbia, South Carolina. Ligon, J. (October, 1998). Practical techniques for evaluating treatment and service outcomes. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in Atlanta, Georgia. Ligon. J. & Ward, J. (July, 1999). The field liaison role in rural practicum settings: Maximizing the benefit of an educational resource. Paper presented at the 24th Annual Institute on Social Work and Human Services in rural Areas in Salisbury, Maryland. Ligon, J. (1999). Practical techniques for time-limited practice. Workshop presented at Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina. Ligon, J., Gunter L., & Sipe, T. (1999). Social work opportunities to impact mothers and fathers in poverty through vocational and trade schools. Workshop presented at the 11th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in Atlanta, Georgia. Ligon, J. & Ward, J. (1999). The reality vs. The ideal: Field liaisons assess their role in social work education. Paper presented at the 17th Annual Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. Ligon, J. (2000). Humor and surprise tasks in short-term treatment. Workshop presented at Magellan Behavioral Health in Atlanta, Georgia. Ligon, J., & Grigsby, K. (2000). Discourse ethics: Application of an ethical model. Workshop presented at the 8th Annual Practice Accountability Project Meeting, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia. Ligon, J. (2000). Resolving conflict with community youth. Workshop presented at Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina. Ligon, J. (2000). Resolving ethical dilemmas through communication and concensus. Workshop presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in Atlanta, Georgia. Ligon, J. (2000). Essential skills for resolving conflict with youth in the Community. Workshop presented at University of South Carolina, Columbia. Ligon, J. (2000). FOCUS: An integrated approach to time-limited practice under managed care. Workshop presented at the national meeting of the National Association of Social Workers, November 1-4, in Baltimore, Maryland. Ligon, J. (2000). FOCUS: A brief therapy model for use with adults. Workshop presented at Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina. Ligon, J. (2001). FOCUS: An integrated approach to time-limited practice under managed care. Workshop presented at University of South Carolina, Columbia. Ligon, J., Sipe, T., Johnson, R., & Swain, R. (2001). Noncustodial parents: An important link to impacting childhood poverty. Workshop presented at the Division 27 Conference of the American Psychological Association, Society for Community Action and Research, June 3, 2001, Atlanta, Georgia. Ligon, J., Dowell, M., Le Blanc, J, (2001)Noncustodial parents: An important link to impacting childhood poverty. Workshop presented at the 13th Annual Conference of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in Atlanta. Ligon, J. (2001). Confidentiality, legal, and values issues in Georgia. Workshop presented at the State Homeless Advisory Council Meeting, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, October, 2001 in Atlanta. Ligon, J. & Ward, J. (2001). FIELD: Developing an empowerment approach for the 21st century. Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, 19th Annual meeting, November, 2001 in Denver. Ligon, J., (2001). Resolving conflict with community youth. Workshop presented December 7, 2001 at Midlands Technical Institute, Columbia, SC. Ligon, J. (2002). Ethics and confidentiality issues: Establishing solid ethics and confidentiality practices in the social services field. Workshop presented at the Metropolitan Task Force for the Homeless, March 2002 in Columbus, GA. Ligon, J. (2002). Effective programs for gender-sensitive treatment. Panel presentation, Improving Substance Abuse Treatment: Community-Based Approaches to Practice Innovation, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, May 2002 in Tampa. Ligon, J. (2002). Ethics and confidentiality issues: Establishing solid ethics and confidentiality practices in the social services field. Workshop presented at the Metropolitan Task Force for the Homeless, May 2002 in Savannah, GA. Ligon, J. (2002). Parenting skills training for women in rural substance abuse treatment programs. Research project presentation, 30th Congress of the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Montpellier, France. Ligon, J. (2002). Parenting Education: A Key Treatment Strategy for Women and Men. Invited presentation for Showcasing Evidence-Based Substance Abuse and Prevention Programs, West Central Georgia Practice Improvement Collaborative Conference, September 2002 in Columbus, Georgia. Murdock, V., Ligon, J., Ward, J., & Choi, G. (2002). Identifying, assessing, and enhancing field instructor competencies: results of a national survey. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Baccalaureate Social Work Education Conference in Pittsburgh. AWARDS C.A.P.P. Center, Canton, GA, Margie Bagwell Award for Outstanding Services to Emotionally Disadvantaged Youth, 1990. The University of Georgia, Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, Office of Instructional Development, May, 1995. The University of Georgia School of Social Work, Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, May, 1996. University of South Carolina College of Social Work, Educator of the Year, May, 1998. COMMITTEES AND BOARDS 2000- National Association of Social Workers, Georgia Chapter President (two-year term- expired 6/30/02) 2000- Member, Dean’s Board of Visitors University of Georgia School of Social Work 2001- Member of Advisory Board Dalton State College Social Work Program GSU School of Social Work Current Committee Responsibilities: BSW Program Committee GSU College of Health and Human Sciences Committee Responsibilities: Faculty Advisory Committee, Chair Research Committee, Chair Graduate Faculty Committee
2000- Georgia State University, Courses in Molecular Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry. Graduate student in Biology at GSU. Masters Degree anticipated 12/05
1981 (December, 1980). Activity for 1980/1981 was concentrated on dissertation as well as extra course work in statistics, psychopharmacology, and social psychology. Supervised experience for 1979/1980 was at Good Samaritan Hospital. Duties included individual therapy, personality assessment, and administration of biofeedback therapy. Supervised experience for 1978-1979 was at Tri-City Mental Health Center. Duties included provision of individual therapy and family therapy, conducting intake interviews, and administering personality tests. 1970- University of Wisconsin at Madison, MSSW (January, 1972) financed by 1972 stipend from the Lincoln Regional Center. Training emphasized behavior therapy. Field work: Child protective services and work in a family practice clinic associated with Student Health Services. 1966- University of Nebraska at Lincoln, BA in Social Welfare (January, 1970). 1970
1981- Veterans Administration Hospital, 7th Street and Indian School Road, 1982 Phoenix AZ 85021 Title: Psychology Intern (Program concentrated on Alcohol Rehabilitation) Responsibilities: Conducting intake interviews for clients. Preparation of psychological evaluations. Conducting group and individual therapy. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 1992- Georgia State University, School of Social Work, Atlanta, GA Title: Associate Professor Course Responsibilities: Methods I & II; Practicum; Serving as Field Work Coordinator; Substance Abuse; Research Methods; Psychopathology
1991 Title: Faculty Associate Course Responsibilities: An undergraduate course in field work debriefing; Methods I & II undergraduate; Methods I & II graduate; Integrative Seminar-graduate; Psychopathology-graduate; Drugs & Alcohol-cross listed; Research Methods-undergraduate; Community Resources-undergraduate
Title: Faculty Associate Responsibilities: Course on Substance Abuse
Littrell, J. (2001). What neurobiology has to say about why people abuse alcohol and other drugs. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 1, 23-40. Littrell, J. (2002). Reprint of above article. In R. T. Spence, D. M. DiNitto, & S. L. A. Straussner (Eds.) Neurobiology of Addictions: Implications for Clinical Practice. New York: Haworth Social Work Practice Press. Littrell, J. (1998). Is the reexperience of painful emotion therapeutic? Clinical Psychology Review, 18, 71-102. Littrell, J., & Diwan, S. D., & Bryant, C. J. (1996). Negotiating Advance Directives for persons with AIDS. Social Work in Health Care, 23, 43-65. Littrell, J. (1996). How psychological states impact the immune system: Implications for intervening with persons with HIV. Health and Social Work, 21, 287-295. Littrell, J., & Ashford, J. (1995). Can psychologists legally discuss medications with clients and when do they have a duty to do so? Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 26, 238-244. Littrell, J. (1995). Clinical practice guidelines for depression in primary care: What social workers need to know. Research in Social Work Practice, 5, 131-151. Littrell, J. & Diwan, S. (1995). The beliefs predicting support for heroin legalization. Journal of Drug Issues, 25, 649-668. Littrell, J. (1994). The pharmacology of alcohol use. In J. L. Lewis (Ed.) Addictions: Concepts and Strategies for Treatment. (pp. 163-180). Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. Littrell, J. (1994). The relationship between time since antidepressant reuptake-blocker discontinuation and relapse. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2, 82-94. Littrell, J., & Ashford, J. (1994). The duty of social workers to refer for medications: A study of field instructors. Social Work Research & Abstracts, 18, 123-128. Littrell, J. (1994). Is the emphasis on genetics distorting our approaches to mental disorders? Yes. In S. A. Kirk and S. D. Einbinder (Eds.) Controversial Issues in Mental Health, pp. 105-111. New York: Allyn and Bacon. Littrell, J. (1993). The impact of controllability of the consequences on observer evaluation of eager responding and deviant behavior. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 8, 453-469. Littrell, J. & Magel, D. (1991). The influence of self-concept on change in client behavior. Research in Social Work Practice, 1, 46-67. Littrell, J. (1988). The Swedish studies of the adopted children of alcoholics. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 49, 491-499. BOOK REVIEWS: Littrell, J. (1999). “Mental illness in the Family: Issues and Trends”. Families in Society, 80, 100-101. Littrell, J. (2003). “Multiculturalism and the Therapeutic Process” by Judith Mishne. Community Mental Health Journal, 39, 183-184. INVITED PUBLICATIONS: Littrell, J. (2003). Obtaining informed consent when a profession labels itself as treating mental illness. Internet conference sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Forthcoming as article Littrell, J. (2001). Training module on legal and ethical issues prepared for NIAAA as part of curriculum on “Social Work Education for the Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders” Littrell, J. (2000). Should the expression of emotional memories be a goal for therapy. Forum Harvard Mental Health Letter, June, p. 8. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: 2005 Consultant to PRI, which provides training for all persons delivering substance abuse awareness services to recipients of DUIs in the state of Georgia
1987- Private Practitioner 1992 Responsibilities: General private practice including psychological assessments for the Social Security Administration and for Advocates for the Disabled, an agency which serves the homeless as well as others who are applying for Social Security Disability. Worked with juvenile court referrals. Worked with employees of the Department of Corrections as an EAP. Training supervisors in the AZ State Department of Corrections in substance abuse identification and intervention. Developed and implemented an original program for AZ State Department of Corrections to prevent substance abuse among the staff. The program was targeted toward the development of healthy attitudes regarding substances, and skill in resisting peer influences.
Title: Clinical Psychologist Responsibilities: Providing psychological assessments for patients in residential treatment for substance abuse.
1987 Title: Clinical Psychologist in Alcohol and Drug Dependency Department Responsibilities: Testing. Individual, marital, family, and group therapy with persons who were themselves substance abusers or had been affected by the substance abuse of a significant other. Individual, family, and marital therapy for persons employed by CIGNA who were seeking employee assistance. Presentation of lectures on the medical aspects of alcoholism. Presentation of lectures to the urgent care staff on topical concerns.
Metro Medical Plaza, 3201 West Peoria, Phoenix, AZ 85029 Title: Psychologist Responsibilities: Providing the Saturday morning therapy component of a substance abuse treatment program.
1977 Title: Social Worker Responsibilities: Investigative work in child abuse. Preparation of court reports. Work with families. Work occurred in both intake and ongoing units.
1975 Title: Director of Group Living Responsibilities: Developing and implementing a structured program for 15 delinquent, adolescent girls in a private residential treatment center. Supervising and hiring a staff of 14 people. Group and individual counseling. Some public relations work.
1974 Title: Psychiatric Social Worker in a state hospital Responsibilities: Work in a 300 bed hospital. Supervising and coordinating 7 social workers. Individual work with adolescent persons, retarded persons, acute and chronic adult persons. Family and group therapy. Consultation with ward personnel on designing ward programs.
1970 Title: Ward Aide in a state hospital Responsibilities: Participated in designing and administering a token economy and individual behavior modification programs. Facilitated ward government meetings. Served male security patients, geriatric patients, adolescent patients, and acute adult patients.
1999 Four-day training in Motivational Enhancement (an intervention for working with substance abusers) with William Miller sponsored by the University of New Mexico 1998 Two-day annual conference of the Atlanta Neuroscience Society Chapter 1998 Three CME, INC half-day conferences on psychotropic medications 1998 Attended three-day convention sponsored by the APA on prevention in public health 1998 Attended conference on Risk Management sponsored by the Georgia Psychological Association 1998 Summer 3- day workshop on alcoholism sponsored by GA Department of Human Resources, which presented information on the DUI workshops, conducted in Georgia 1998 One-day conference on legal services for the poor sponsored by Legal Aid of Atlanta 1998 Conference on ADHD presented by Ross Greene Ph.D. 1998 Annual conference of the American Psychosomatic Society 1998 Day workshop with David Mee-Lee on ASAM placement criteria for referring substance abusers to treatment 1998 Two-day workshop with Edna Foa on treating OCD and PTSD 1997 SECAD conference (An international conference for alcohol and drug addiction professionals) 1997 Conference with Michael Yapko on treating depression and the management of pain sponsored by Institute for Behavioral Healthcare 1997 Updates on psychotropic medications through CME, INC. 1996 Conference with Cloe Madones on treating families in which sexual abuse has occurred 1996 Attended one-day workshop on grant writing 1996 Attended APA three-day conference on the secular rise in IQ scores 1996 One-day workshop providing medical care to Hispanics offered through the Applied Anthropology Department at GSU 1996 One-day workshop by Jay Haley on Family Therapy 1996 One-day workshop on Solution Oriented Brief Therapy offered by Michele Weiner-Davis 1996 One-day workshop on treating PTSD offered by David Spiegel M.D. 1996 Two-day workshop on treating anger problems with Donald Meichenbaum 1995 Attended a day long conference on Computerized Assessment of Cognitive Functioning sponsored by the Georgia Psychological Association 1995 Attended conference on treating PTSD with Donald Meichenbaum 1995 Audited course on psychoneuroimmunology though the Neuroscience Program at Emory Medical School 1994 Attended three-day update on anxiety disorders sponsored by CME, INC 1994 Attended workshop on working with individuals with PTSD given by Donald Meichenbaum 1994 Attended workshop on Brief Therapy offered by Michael Hoyt 1994 Attended Immunology Course at GSU 1994 Attended NASW televised conference on HIV 1993 Attended half day workshop on schizophrenia at Grady Hospital 1993 Attended a two-day seminar on marital counseling with Neil Jacobsen 1993 Attended a seminar on cocaine addiction with C. C. Nuckols 1993 Attended a week-workshop on family therapy conduced by Jay Haley 1991 Attended a workshop on marital therapy with Neil Jacobsen. Attended an update on the etiology and treatment of OCD. Attended a workshop on family therapy sponsored by the Sonora Dessert Hospital of Tucson 1990 Attended the annual convention of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Took course from the Psychology Department at ASU on the physiological basis of behavior 1989 Attended workshop on schizophrenia by CME, INC 1988 Attended workshop on autism with Eric Courshane 1987 Attended workshop on family therapy with Peggy Papp, workshop on family therapy with Jay Haley and Cloe Madones, workshop on Brief Therapy with Richard Fisch, John Weakland, and Steve DeShazer 1985 Participated in one-week, residential training at the Western Institute for Group and Family Therapy. The training was conducted by Bob and Mary Goulding 1984 Participated in a one-week training course in family therapy conducted by Salvador Minuchin. 1984 Attended update on the MMPI with Butcher and Graham 1982 Participated in a family therapy training program emphasizing structural family therapy conducted by the staff members of the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. 1976 Participated in a monthly bioenergetics therapy training program through the Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis in New York. Have attended workshops with Micky Frank and Edward Mueller 1975- Participated in a weekly Gestalt Therapy training program through the 1977 Gestalt Growth Center in Phoenix. Have also attended weekend workshops with Alan Darbonne, Bob Martin, Michael Kriegsfeld, Eric Marcus, and an intensive week-long experience with Erving and Miriam Polster 1972- Participated in a weekly Transactional Analysis training program with Jack Davey. Also attended TA workshops with Natalie and Morris Hamowitz, James McKenna, John McNeil, Frank Brown, and the Gouldings VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: 1980 Edited papers presented at the International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (under the auspices of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation) 1976 Volunteered as a counselor at the South Mountain Free Clinic in Phoenix. Provided supervision for two MSW students. 1975 Conducted therapy groups for the Seventh Step in the county jail and pre-release program in Omaha, NB 1973 Conducted therapy groups for the Alcohol Intake and Referral Center in Lincoln, NB 1973 Facilitated “rap” groups in high schools for the Drug Information Center in Madison WI PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: American Psychological Association American Psychological Society American Society for Neuroscience Council on Social Work Education National Association of Social Workers Society for Psychologists in Substance Abuse Peter Lyons Ph.D.
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