Linda M. Perosa, Ph.D. Department of Counseling To view specific sections of this vita, please follow these links:
Education
| Institution |
Date |
Degree/Major |
| SUNY/Buffalo |
1965 |
B.A. History |
| |
1968 |
M.A. History (45 hours) |
| |
1974 |
M.Ed. Counseling (School) |
| |
1983 |
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, APA Approved Program |
| Edinboro State University of Pennsylvania |
1985 |
Completed requirements for certification as a school psychologist (EDS certificate) |
Honors and Awards
Phi Beta Kappa
Baccalaureate Magna Cum Laude
Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society
The Ohio State University - Outstanding Teaching Award
Delaware Counseling Association Award for Outstanding Service
[top]Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Psychologist in Ohio
Licensed Psychologist in New York State
Permanent Certification in School Counseling in New York State
Permanent Certification in Secondary Teaching of Social Studies in New York State
National Certification as a School Psychologist
Certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors
[top]Professional Experience (full-time)
The University of Akron – 1998-present
Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling. Teaching Group Counseling, Practicum, Personality and Abnormal Behavior, Doctoral Advanced Practicum, Supervision I, Supervision II, and Advanced Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
The Ohio State University – Sept. 1990 - June 1997
Assistant Professor, School of Physical Activity and Educational Services. Taught Advanced Theory and Interventions I, Doctoral Research Seminar in Counseling, Doctoral Advanced Practicum, Doctoral Practicum in Supervision, Assessment (Personality), Assessment (Career), Career Counseling, Theories of Counseling, Counseling Skills Lab, Masters Practicum, Group Practicum, Advanced Practicum, Internship, Diagnosis, Counseling Children and Adolescents, Introduction to Family Counseling, and Advanced Family Counseling. Coordinator of the Counselor Education Program, Director of Practicum/ Internship, Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, and Coordinator of the School Counseling Program. Supervisor of Ph.D. students on a multi-disciplinary team in the OSU Psychoeducational Clinic. (I also received supervision from an AAMFT approved supervisor in Strategic Family Therapy for a year at the Clinic.)
University of Delaware Sept. 1985-June 1990
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Counseling Program, Department of Educational Studies. Taught Family Counseling, Family Counseling Techniques for School Counselors, Practicum in School Counseling, Practicum in Agency Counseling, Counseling Skills Lab, Internship, Counseling Supervision, Group Counseling, Career Counseling, and Independent Study. Helped develop a course in Applied Health and Rehabilitation Psychology. Also taught summer in-service courses on Counseling Children and Adolescents, Marital Counseling, and Advanced Family Counseling.
California State University at Fullerton – Sept. 1983-June 1984
Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology. Supervision of Marriage and Family Practicum. Taught Family Counseling (emphasis on structural and strategic approaches), Child and Family Dysfunction, Consultation, Theories of Counseling, and Career Counseling.
McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA – Sept. 1982 - August 1983
APA Approved Internship in Psychology. Worked in Outpatient Mental Health, Psychiatry, Vietnam Vets Outreach Center, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine (stroke, spinal cord, diabetes, cancer); Behavioral Medicine (coronary, pain control, cancer, non-compliance), and Home Based Medical Care. Did individual, group, and family therapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, social skills groups, relaxation training, assessments (MMPI, WAIS-R, WISC-R, Mental Status Exams, Rorschach).
Canisius College Buffalo, NY – Aug.1979 - June 1982
Instructor, Counseling Department. Supervised Master's students in elementary, middle, high school, and college settings; community agencies such as mental health centers, adolescent treatment centers, drug and alcohol counseling centers, crises services, social welfare services, and transitional services (outpatient care). Taught Community Psychology, Family Counseling, Supervision, and Career Counseling.
Williamsville Public Schools – Aug. 1976 - June 1978
Counselor. Did individual and group counseling, consultation, and career counseling.
Kenmore Public Schools – 1968 – 1976
Teacher, Grades 10 -12
[top]Professional Experience (Part -Time and Internships)
University of Akron – Aug, 1997-1998
Lecturer. Taught Marriage and Family Therapy: Theory and Techniques, Personality Theory and Abnormal Behavior, Seminar in Counseling, and the DSM IV.
University of Akron Summer, 1993 and 1994
Visiting Professor (Counseling Psychology Program), taught Personality Assessment.
Monsignor Carr Outpatient Clinic - June 1984 - August 1985
Post Doctoral Internship in Psychology. Did individual, marital, family counseling, and group counseling, as well as intellectual and emotional assessments. Also served as a school psychologist for the Buffalo Catholic Schools.
Buffalo Public Schools – Jan.-June 1985
Completed School Psychology Internship
Medaille College Sept. 1984 - June 1985
Taught Family Counseling; Developed 3 courses for a proposed Master's Program in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Family Study Center, SUNY/Buffalo, – Jan. - August 1981
Researcher
Canisius College – Jan.-May 1979
Instructor, Counseling
SUNY/Buffalo – July 1997 - Sept. 1978
Teaching and Research Assistant, Counseling and Human Services Department
SUNY/Buffalo, Reading and Guidance Clinic – Sept. 1978 and June 1979
Internship as Family Counselor on a multi-disciplinary team treating learning disabled at Speech Clinic children
SUNY/Buffalo, Reading Summer Clinic – 1978
Practicum as Family Counselor on a multi-disciplinary team treating learning disabled children
SUNY/Buffalo – Jan.-May 1978
Practicum in Family Counseling
SUNY/Buffalo Jan. 1977-June 1977
Counseling Psychology Department, Practicum in Supervision (of Master's Degree students in Counseling)
Northwest Corporation I and Community Mental Health Center – 1976
Advanced Practicum in individual, group, marriage and family counseling
Erie Community College – 1976
Instructor, Psychology
Kenmore Public Schools – 1975
Practicum in Group Counseling
Kenmore East SHS – 1973
Practicum in Counseling
SUNY/Buffalo – 1965 - 1967
History Department, Graduate Assistant
[top]Publications
Perosa, L, Perosa, S., & Tam H. (2002). Intergenerational systems theory and identity development in females. Journal of Adolescent Research, 17 (3), 235-259.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (2001). Adolescent perceptions of cohesion, adaptability, and communication: Revisiting the Circumplex Model. The Family Journal, 9(4), 407-42.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1997). Assessments for use with mid-career changers. Journal of Career Assessment, 5(2), 151-165.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1997). Intergenerational family theory and Kohut's self-psychology constructs applied to college females. Journal of College Student Development, 38(2), 143-156.
Perosa, L., Simons, R., & Perosa, S. (1997). Family perceptions of young adults at putative risk for schizophrenia. In L. Flaherty & H. Horowitz (Eds.), Adolescent Psychiatry (pp. 165-181). The Analytic Press, Inc.
Perosa, L. (1996). Relationships among Minuchin's structural family model and Kohut's self-psychology constructs. Journal of Counseling and Development, 74(2), 385-392.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., & Tam, H. (1996). The contribution of family structure and differentiation to identity development in females. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 25(6), 817-837.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1993). Relationships among Minuchin's structural family model, identity achievement, and coping style. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 40(4), 479-489.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1990). Convergent and discriminant validity for family self-report measures. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 50, 855-867.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1990). The use of a bi-polar item format for Faces III: A reconsideration. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 16(2), 187-199.
Perosa, S., Perosa, L., Romano, J., & Roder, P. (1989). Issues in establishing programs for dislocated workers. Journal of Career Planning and Adult Development, 5(3), 37-39.
Perosa, L. (1989). The Structural Family Interaction Scale (An Abstract). In H. Grotevant & C. Carlson (Eds.), Family assessment: A guide to methods and measures (pp. 355-360).
Perosa, S., & Perosa L. (1987). Strategies for counseling mid-career changers: A conceptual framework. Journal of Counseling and Development, 65, 558-561.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1985). The mid-career crisis in relation to Super's career and Erikson's adult development theory. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 20(1), 53-68.
Caulfield, T., & Perosa, L. (1983). Counselor education--quo vadis? Counselor Education and Supervision, 22(3), 178-184.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1983). The mid-career crisis: A study of the psychological dynamics of transition and adaptation. Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 32(2), 69-79.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1983). The female mid-career crisis in relation to Super's Career and Erikson's adult development theory. In P. Lattin, J. Bischoff, & G. Tafel (Eds.), Feminist research in the eighties (pp. 150-165). Northern Illinois Press.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1982). Structural interaction patterns in families with a learning disabled child. Family Therapy, 9(2), 175-187.
Perosa, L., & Frantz, T. (1981). Publishing in referred journals: A 10-year survey in rehabilitation counseling. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 24(3), 219-222.
Perosa, L., Hansen, J., & Perosa, S. (1981). The development of the Structural Family Interaction Scale. Family Therapy, 8(2), 77-90.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1981). The school counselor's use of structural family therapy with learning disabled students. The School Counselor, 29(2), 152-156.
[top]Manuscripts Submitted
Seeley, S., Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (Final revision submitted). A validation study of the Adolescent Dissociative Experiences Scale. Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. ( Submitted). Relationships between family structure, adolescent individuation, and coping strategies in early adolescence. Journal of Counseling and Development.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (In press). The continuum versus categorical debate on eating disorders: Implications for counselors. Journal of Counseling and Development.
Perosa,L., Perosa, S., Queener, J., & Reynolds, C. (Submitted) The contribution of career beliefs to career factors and identity status in high school students. Career Development Quarterly.
Perosa, S., Perosa, L., Queener, J., & Reynolds, C. (Submitted) Relations between career barriers, career decision-making, and identity status in young adolescents. Journal of Career Development.
Perosa, L., Wichman, R., & Perosa, S. (Submitted). Relations between family structure, individuation, self-other differentiation, and eating disorder behaviors in adolescent females. Journal of Counseling and Development.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., & Yang, M. (Submitted). Individuation and vocational identity status in college students. Journal of Counseling Psychology.
[top]Manuscripts to be Submitted
Gubbins, C., Perosa, L., & Bartle-Haring. Relations between differentiation in family-of- origin and Gottman’s predictors of divorce.
Janco-Gidley, J., Mousavi, M., & Perosa, L Evaluation of the literature on group treatment for young victims of sexual abuse.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. Relations between family structure, individuation, and adolescent self-concept.
Smith, S., & Perosa, L The contribution of family factors to the prediction of bulimia related behaviors at one year follow-up after treatment.
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Professional Presentations
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (2003). Sex differences in factors related to vocational identity development in high school students. American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, CA.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. ( 2003). Training counselors to respond to client anger. American Counseling Association Convention, Anaheim, California.
Perosa, L., Donofrio, A., & Perosa, S. ( 2003). The use of tape guides to foster supervisor self- reflection. American Counseling Association Convention. Anaheim, California.
Seeley, S., Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (2002). A validation study of the Adolescent Dissociative Experience Scale. The International Society for the Study of Dissociation Conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (2002). Handling client anger: Theoretical and research findings. All Ohio Counselors Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (2002). High school students’ perceptions related to career exploration and commitment tasks. Midwest Regional Research Association Conference. Columbus, Ohio.
Clark, S., Perosa, L., Lenhardt, L., & Willbanks, J. (2001). Reconceptualizing an understanding of diversity. Eighth Annual Diversity Conference, Cleveland State Universiaty, Cleveland, Ohio.
Janco-Gidley, J., Mousavi, M., & Perosa, L. (2001). Evaluation of group treatment for sexual abuse victims and offenders. Great Lakes Counseling Psychology Conference, Akron, Ohio.
McCrae, L., Werth, J., Esty, D., Oney, K., Wiseman, L., Perosa,L., & Perosa, S. (2001). Empirically validated treatments: Roots and branches of our profession. Great Lakes Counseling Psychology Conference, Akron, Ohio.
McCrae L., Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Werth, J., Zarski, J., Estes, D., Oney, K., & Wiseman, L. (2001). Integrating empirically based treatments into practica, supervision, and theories courses. American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Queener, J., Reynolds, C., & Cooper, J. (2001). Contribution of career beliefs to choice anxiety and identity status. American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Reynolds, C., Hoert, K., Lidderdale, M., Marsteller, D., & Anderson, A. (2001). Reaching sexual minority youth and their families: Skill development for counselors. American Counseling Association Convention, San Antonio,Texas.
Gubbins, C., Perosa, L., & Bartle-Haring, S. (2000.) Relations between married couples individuation and the predictors of divorce. American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D. C.
Newgent, R., Perosa, L., Perosa, S. (2000). Using the Enneagram personality types to promote career exploration and identify career obstacles in a multicultural setting: A collaborative initiative. Association for the Advancement of Educational Research, Jacksonville, FL.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Reynolds, C., Hoert, K., Lidderdale, M., Marsteller, D., & Anderson, A. (2000). Development of competencies for counseling gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth. All Ohio Counselors Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Queener, J., Reynolds, C., & Bromley, J. (2000). Relations between career barriers, career decision making, and identity status. American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Reynolds, C., Hoert, K., Lidderdale M., Marsteller, D., & Anderson, A. (2000). Helping gay, lesbian ,and bisexual adolescents tell their stories: Skill enhancement for school counselors. American Counseling Association Convention, Washington, D.C.
Perosa, S., Perosa, L., Queener , J., Donofrio, T., McNally, C., Shim, Y., Mousavi, M., & Riley, S. (2000). Multicultural and family factors related to identity development. Roundtable Presentations, American Psychological Association Convention, Washington D.C.
Ropar, J., Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (2000). Family variables related to student drinking and adjustment. American Counseling Association Convention, Washington, D.C.
Perosa, L., Yang, M., & Perosa, S. (1999). Relationships between individuation and occupational identity status in college females. American Psychological Association Convention, Boston, Massachusetts.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1999). The contribution of family structure and differentiation to coping strategies in early adolescence. International Family Therapy Association Convention, Akron, Ohio
Perosa, L., Smith, S., Perosa, S. (1999). The role of family in predicting outcome for bulimia. American Counseling Association Convention, San Diego, California.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Reynolds, C., & Santoro, D. (1999). Consultation skills for school counselors: Solution-focused interventions to help teachers. All Ohio Counselors Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Ropar, J., Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1999). The relationship between family variables and student drinking and adjustment. American Psychological Association Convention, Boston, Massachusetts..
Perosa, L., & Wichman, R. (1998). Relations between family structure, individuation, and eating disorder behaviors in adolescent females. American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, California.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1998). Assessments for use with mid-career changers. American Counseling Association Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1996). Relations between family structure, parent-child individuation, and coping style. American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1995). Relations between intergenerational family theory and Kohut's self-psychology constructs. American Counseling Association Convention, Denver, Colorado.
Paulus, J., & Perosa, L. (1995). Use of the MAPI in predicting urban middle school competence. American Psychological Association Convention, New York, New York.
Rask, T., & Perosa, L. (1994). Relations between the McMaster Model of Family Functioning and depression in adolescent outpatients. American Psychological Association Convention, Los Angeles, California.
Perosa, S. & Perosa, L. (1994). Relations between intergenerational family theory and Kohut's self-psychology constructs. American Psychological Association Convention, Los Angeles, California.
Perosa, L. (1993). Relationships between Minuchin's structural family model and Kohut's self psychology constructs. American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1993). Intergenerational systems theory and identity development in females. American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1993). Increasing Division 17's relevance to its members. (Round table discussion co-leader). American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1993). Counseling psychologists interested in couples and family therapy: Where do we go from here? Midwest Regional Conference for Counseling Psychologists, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1993). The relationship between family structure, individuation from parents, and identity formation. American Counseling Association Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1992). The relationship between family structure, individuation, and coping strategies among adolescents. American Association for Counseling and Development Convention, Baltimore, Maryland.
Perosa, L., Simons, R., & Perosa, S. (1992). The family perceptions of adolescents at risk for schizophrenia. National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Nashville, Tennessee.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1992). Cohesion, adaptability, and communication: A test of the Circumplex Model. National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Nashville, Tennessee.
Flanagan, D., Ronning, M., Perosa, L., & Genshaft, J. (1992). Self-concept among high ability children in a private school setting. American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1992). The contribution of family structure and parent-child separation-individuation to discrete dimensions of self-concept. American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Perosa, S., Perosa, L., and Tam, H. P. (1992). The contribution of family structure and differentiation to identity development in females. American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1992). Family assessment. (Round table discussion leader.) American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1991). The family perceptions of adolescents at risk for schizophrenia. American Association for Counseling and Development, Reno, Nevada.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1991). The revision and validation of the Structural Family Interaction Scale. American Association for Counseling and Development, Reno, Nevada.
Anderson, L., Glutting, J., Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1991). The contribution of self-reports to the identification of potential children of alcoholics. American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, California.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1991). A multi-trait multi-method study of Minuchin's Structural Family Model: Issues and Measures. (Round table discussion co-leader). American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, California.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1991). Cohesion, adaptability and communication: A test of Olson's Circumplex Model. American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, California.
Perosa, L., Simons, R., & Perosa, S. (1991). Family factors associated with children at risk for schizophrenia. American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, California.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1990). The use of a bipolar item format for FACES III: A reconsideration. American Psychological Association Convention, Boston, Massachusetts.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1990). The revision and validation of the Structural Family Interaction Scale. American Psychological Association Convention, Boston, Massachusetts.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1990). The use of a bipolar item format for FACES III: A reconsideration. American Association for Counseling and Development Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1990). Relationship between Minuchin's theory, identity and coping style. American Association for Counseling and Development Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1989). Convergent and discriminant validity for self-report measures of Minuchin's psychosomatic family model. American Psychological Association Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1988). Convergent and discriminant validity for family self-report measures. National Association for School Psychologists Convention, Chicago, Illinois.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1988). The relationship between autonomy, individuation, and coping style. National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Chicago, Illinois.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1988). Convergent and discriminant validity for family self-report measures. American Psychological Association Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1987). Strategies for counseling mid-career changers: A conceptual approach. American Psychological Association Convention, New York City.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1987). The relationship between family structure, identity status and coping style. American Psychological Association Convention, New York City.
Perosa, L. (1986). Competent counselors: Findings and implications. The American Association for Counseling and Development Convention, Los Angeles, California.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1983). Coping strategies of rehabilitation patients. Virginia Academy of Science Psychology Division, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. (1982). The female mid-career crisis. National Conference on Feminist Research in the Eighties, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois.
Caulfield, T., & Perosa, L. (1982). The development of a community counseling training program: New directions for counselor educators. New York State Association for Guidance and Counseling, Lake Placid, New York.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (1981). The development of a measure of scapegoating. Second Annual Conference on Child Abuse, Brockport State College, Brockport, New York.
[top]Workshops Presented
Dermer, S. Parr, P., Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. (2002).” Using a systemic framework in supervision.” The University of Akron. Akron, Ohio.
Perosa, S., Perosa, L., & Reynolds, C. “Adolescent career development: How parents can help.” Manchester High School, April,1999.
Santoro, D., Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Reynolds, C., & Zarski, J. “Applying Solution-Focused techniques in the classroom through teacher-counselor learning teams.” Akron, Ohio, January 26, 1998.
Perosa, L , "Careers in counseling." The undergraduate psychology students’ career conference, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, May, 1997.
Perosa, L, & Perosa, S. "The Adult and Adolescent Versions of the MMPI-2." Continuing Education Conference for Licensed Professional Counselors and Social Workers. Akron, Ohio, March, 1994.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. "Measures for assessing depression, anxiety, and self-concept in children and adolescents." All Ohio Counselors Convention, Columbus, 1991.
Perosa, L.,"Counseling families with students who have learning disabilities," COSERCC: Continuing topics in school psychology, Columbus, Ohio, March, 1991.
Perosa, L., Guest panelist, "The role of the school counselor today," for the TV show "College Today," November 10, 1986.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. "Strategies for helping children at risk". Summer Institute for Delaware School Counselors, Lewes, DE, August, 1989.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. “Development of a systematic career guidance program”. Summer Institute for Delaware School Counselors, Lewes, DE, August, 1989.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. "Strategies for helping children at risk “. Summer Institute for Delaware School Counselors, Lewes, DE, August, 1988.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. “Development of a systematic career guidance program.” Summer Institute for Delaware School Counselors, Lewes, DE, August, 1988.
Perosa, L. "Family counseling techniques for the school setting." Presented for the Delaware School Counselors Association Fall Conference, October, 1988.
Perosa, L. & Perosa, S ."Group counseling techniques for emotionally disturbed youths." Delaware YWCA, Seaford, Delaware, 1987.
Perosa, L. & Perosa, S. "Family measures for school psychologists.” Delaware Association for School Psychologists, Spring Conference, Lewes, DE, 1986.
Perosa, L., & Perosa, S. "Family counseling techniques for school and agency counselors." Delaware Association for Counseling and Development Fall Conference, Lewes ,DE, 1986.
Perosa, S., & Perosa, L. "Careers in psychology," Ursuline Academy Career Day, Wilmington, DE, November, 1987
[top]Grants
Reynolds, C., Zarski, J., Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Parr, P., Harsch, D., Neelis, B., Kim, D., & Machuga, L. (2000). "Nuturing the Children". Awarded $1000 by the College of Education.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Queener, J.,& Reynolds, C. (2000). "Relations Between Career Barriers, Career Decision-Making, and Identity Status." Awarded $1000 by the College of Education.
Perosa, S., Perosa, L., Queener, J., & Reynolds, C. (2000). "Contributions of Career Beliefs to Choice Anxiety, Indeciviseness, and Identity Status." Awarded $1000 by the College of Education.
Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Zarski, J., Dermer, S., Parr, P., Miller, A & Bobner, R. (2000) “The Relationship Between the Supervisory Working Alliance, Supervisory Anxiety, and Client Outcome.” Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Research Grant, 1999, for $350.
Reynolds, C., Perosa, S., Perosa, L.(2000). “Ambassadors to Tomorrow’s Workplace," Manchester Public Schools Block Grant for $11,737.50.
Perosa, L. & Perosa, S. (1999). “ Relationship Between the Separation – Individuation Process and the Working Alliance in Counseling," College of Education Research Award for $737.
Dermer, S., Zarski, J., Perosa, L., Perosa, S., Parr, P., Miller, A., & Bobner, R.(1999) “The Relationship Between the Supervisory Working Alliance, Supervisory Anxiety, and Client Outcome,” College of Education Research Award for $398.
[top]Professional Service
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Self and Identity, 2002-present
Ad Hoc Reviewer, journal of Adolescence, 2002- present.
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Adolescent Reseaarch, 2001 – 2002.
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Counseling and Development, 2001 – present.
Consultant to the Akron Child Guidance Center (to help train staff on counseling gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients), 2001.
Advisory Board Member of The Family Journal, 1998-2000.
Ad Hoc Reviewer for Psychiatry: Interpersonal and Biological Processes, 1998-1999.
Professional Development and Training Committee, International Association of Marital and Family Therapy, 1997-1999.
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Counseling and Development, 1995-1998.
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1994-1997.
Editorial Board Member, Counselor Education and Supervision, 1991-1994.
Delaware Department of Public Instruction Task Force to Upgrade Certification Requirements for Career Guidance and Placement Counselors, 1988.
Delaware Department of Public Instruction Task Force to Upgrade State Certification Requirements for School Counselors, 1988.
Co-chair of the APA Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) Special Interest Group in Family Psychology, 1992-present.
Consultant to the Parmadale Family Development Institute to conduct research on the effectiveness of family therapy with adolescents in treatment, 1994-1995.
Delaware Association for Children of Alcoholics Advisory Board Member, 1987-1989.
University of Delaware School Psychology Program Advisory Board Member, 1985-1990.
Consultant to the Director of the College School at the University of Delaware (a school for special education students), 1988-1990.
Consultant to the Chrysler Corporation in Newark, Delaware, to develop a program for laid off auto workers, 1988-1989.
Consultant to the City of Columbus School Counselors' Advisory Board to conduct research on the effectiveness of School Counselors, 1992.
[top]Research in Progress
I am collecting data for a study on factors affecting the working alliance in counseling and supervision. (Other faculty are involved in the project.)
I am collecting data for a study on social and cognitive factors related to adolescent career development and the school to work transition process. (Other faculty are involved in the project.)
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