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VITA
RUTH TORKELSON LYNCH
Office Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Education
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and
Special Education
1000 Bascom Mall
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
E-Mail: [email protected]
I. ACADEMIC HISTORY
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison May, 1982
Madison, Wisconsin
Department: Behavioral Disabilities
Major: Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology
Minor Department: Educational Psychology
M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison December, 1978
Madison, Wisconsin
Department: Behavioral Disabilities
Major: Rehabilitation Counseling
B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College June, 1975
St. Peter, Minnesota
Majors: Distributive Social Sciences
Scandinavian Area Studies
Minor: Music
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II. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professor Emeritus 2013 – present
Summer Session Instructor 2014, 2015
Professor 2001 - 2013
Associate Professor 1996 - 2001
Assistant Professor 1990 - 1996
Department Chairperson 1999 - 2003
Rehabilitation Psychology Program Chair 1998 -1999; 2012-13
Rehabilitation Psychology Program Co-Chair 2009-2010
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology
and Special Education
School of Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Professor within the Rehabilitation Psychology area of the
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. Teach core courses in
the B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in rehabilitation counseling/psychology; supervise
practicum and internship experiences; advise students at all three degree levels
including supervision of Master's research projects and Doctoral dissertations; establish
an active program of nationally recognized research and scholarship; participate in
university, community, and professional service; assume positions of leadership at the
local, state, and national levels.
Affiliate faculty appointment 1991 - 2009
Clinical Assistant Professor 1982 - 1991
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Wisconsin Medical School
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: participation in monthly faculty meetings and clinical instruction
of Rehabilitation Medicine residents; interviewing of resident candidates with input into
resident selection; presentation of lectures and participating in research and program
development efforts; member of Rehabilitation Medicine Education Committee.
Director of Vocational-Educational Counseling 1982 - 1990
Department of Vocational-Educational Counseling
Rehabilitation Center
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Director of Vocational-Educational Counseling within a hospital-
based rehabilitation center with clinical/counseling, administrative/supervisory,
program development, teaching, and community outreach responsibilities.
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Clinical/Counseling: Consulted with physicians and staff regarding
vocational-educational and adjustment issues; provided direct assessment and
counseling services for patients as part of an interdisciplinary medical
rehabilitation team; developed a counseling and adjustment intervention plan for
individual patients which was consistent with the patient's goals and the overall
rehabilitation team approach; coordinated and provided specific interventions such
as supportive emotional and psychological counseling individually and in groups.
Administrative/Supervisory: Developed and monitored objectives, budget,
and volume activities for the department; met with Rehabilitation Center
administrator and other departmental directors to discuss priorities, to problem
solve issues, and to develop broad initiatives; maintained inventory of testing and
reference materials and added new items as deemed appropriate to meet patient
needs; represented department in accreditation reviews (JCAH, CARF).
Program Development: Provided leadership to Rehabilitation Center program
committees and developed/revised specific program protocols; promoted staff
development and coordinated the Rehabilitation Medicine Lecture Series and the
Rehabilitation Center Bulletin; consulted on research and program evaluation
efforts of the Rehabilitation Center by reviewing data collection procedures and
reviewing and analyzing collected data.
Teaching: Provided clinical supervision and teaching for graduate students
and medical residents; provided consultation and information to physicians and
staff regarding issues such as rehabilitation legislation, Workers' Compensation,
Social Security, and rehabilitation technology; presented formal lectures for UW-
Madison undergraduate and graduate courses.
Community Outreach: Presented lectures and published manuscripts on
medical rehabilitation topics; contributed leadership to local and national
professional organizations; served as a consultant to a federally-funded research
project; maintained contact with community agencies to keep current on services
available for patients; provided specialized consultation to sheltered workshops,
state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation offices, and other rehabilitation
agencies.
Elderhostel Group Leader June, 1982 - July, 1982
Scandinavian Seminar Elderhostel Program
Amherst, Massachusetts
Responsibilities: Group leader for Elderhostel, an educational travel program for
Americans over 60. Responsibilities for the coordination of three-week Elderhostel
program in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark included making local arrangement;
supervising the smooth operation of the educational and travel components of the
program; trouble-shooting problems in arrangements and accommodations; instructing
the Elderhostel participants regarding sights and experiences during the program
travels; and translating during lectures, site visits, and other events.
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Project Assistant May, 1980 - August, 1980
International Seminar on Special Education and Rehabilitation at the
University of Lund, Sweden
Sponsor: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Assisted with seminar preparations, led group discussions,
translated for speakers at rehabilitation facility site visits in Sweden, and assisted
seminar participants with travel arrangements.
Project Specialist April, 1979 - December, 1979
Brain Injury Program
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Wisconsin Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Coordinated research and program development on rehabilitation
of brain-injured persons, developed brochures and audio-visual presentations,
developed a grant proposal, planned and coordinated weekly multidisciplinary team
meetings, served on the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine research committee,
and prepared manuscripts for publication.
Rehabilitation Counselor January, 1979 - June, 1980
Vocational-Educational Services
Rehabilitation Center
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Provided vocational-educational assessment, personal adjustment
counseling, and plan development for patients of the University of Wisconsin Hospital
and Clinics; participated on the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team; communicated
plans with employers, families, and community agencies; participated in program
development; developed a community resource directory and a patient-family
information center; and supervised graduate rehabilitation counseling students.
Residential Counselor Sept., 1975 - Aug., 1977
Vasa Lutheran Home for Children
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
Red Wing, Minnesota
Responsibilities: Coordinated individual program plans for ten developmentally
disabled teenage residents; taught daily living skills; organized recreational activities,
craft projects, and educational trips.
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III. PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Dissertation
Torkelson, R. (1982). The relationship of psychological factors to adaptive physical
functioning following severe traumatic brain injury (Doctoral dissertation,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1982) Dissertation Abstracts International,
43(07), 2362B.
B. Research Monographs
Lynch, R.T. (1985). Rehabilitation of persons with head injuries. Rehabilitation
Research Review. (Research Contract No. 300-83-0006). Washington, D.C.:
National Rehabilitation Information Center.
Lynch, R.K. and Torkelson, R. (1979). An analysis of Wisconsin DVR services to
clients with functional impairment of three or more limbs who were closed during
fiscal year 1978. Madison, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Department of Health and
Social Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
C. Book Chapters
Degeneffe, C. G. & Lynch, R. T. (2015). Gestalt therapy. In In F. Chan, N. Berven, &
K. Thomas (Eds.), Counseling theories and techniques for rehabilitation health
professionals (2nd ed.). (pp. 66-89). New York: Springer.
Lynch, R. T., Zheng, L., & Faubion, C. (2013). Overview of disabilities. In J.D.
Andrew & C. W. Faubion (Eds.), Rehabilitation services: An introduction for
human service professionals (3rd ed.) (pp. 92-113). Linn Creek, MO: Aspen
Professional Services.
Lynch, R. T. & Chiu, C. (2009). Wellness and promotion of health in chronic illness
and disability: Theoretical and practical models for assessment and intervention.
In F. Chan, E. Cardoso & J. Chronister (Eds.), Understanding Psychosocial
Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability: A Handbook for Evidence-Based
Practitioners in Rehabilitation (pp. 277-306). New York: Springer.
Lynch, R. T. (2008). Overview of disabilities. In J.D. Andrew & C. W. Faubion
(Eds.), Rehabilitation services: An introduction for human service professionals
(2nd ed.) (pp. 90-112). Linn Creek, MO: Aspen Professional Services.
Lynch, R. T., Habeck, R , Stiens, S., Young, M., & Tumanon, R. (2008). Vocational
rehabilitation counseling: Assessment, case management, accommodation, and
placement. In B. O’Young, M Young, & S. Stiens (Eds.), Physical medicine and
rehabilitation secrets (3rd ed.) (pp. 173-178). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
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Lynch, R. T. (2005). Promotion of health and enhanced life functioning for individuals
with traumatic injuries and chronic health conditions. In F. Chan, M. Leahy, & J.
Saunders (Eds.) Case management for rehabilitation health professionals (2nd
ed): Volume 2. (pp. 44-63). Osage Beach, MO: Aspen Professional Services.
Degeneffe, C. & Lynch, R. T. (2004). Gestalt therapy. In F. Chan, N. Berven, & K.
Thomas (Eds.), Counseling theories and techniques for rehabilitation health
professionals. (pp. 98-117). New York: Springer.
Lynch, R. T. & Lynch, R. K. (2004). Pursuing postsecondary education or training. In
T. Harrington (Ed.), Handbook of career planning for students with special needs
(3rd ed.) (pp. 341-372). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Lynch, R. T. (2002). Overview of disabilities. In J. D. Andrew & C. W. Faubion
(Eds.), Rehabilitation services: An introduction for human service professionals
(pp. 90-112). Osage Beech, MO: Aspen Professional Services.
Lynch, R. T., Habeck. R, & Tunanon, R. C. (2002). Vocational rehabilitation
counseling. In. B. O’Young, M. Young, & S. Stiens (Eds.) Physical medicine &
rehabilitation secrets (2nd ed.) (pp. 397-403). Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus.
Lynch, R.T. (1999). Medical aspects of disability from injuries and chronic illness. In
F. Chan and M. Leahy (Eds.), Healthcare and disability case management (pp.
169-182). Lake Zurich, IL: Vocational Consultants Press.
Lynch, R.T. (1999). Traumatic head injury: Implications for rehabilitation counseling.
In T.F. Riggar, D.R. Maki, and A.W. Wolf (Eds.), Applied rehabilitation
counseling (pp. 262-270). New York: Springer. (previously published as a journal
article).
Lynch, R. T., & Thomas, K. R. (1999). People with disabilities as victims: Changing
an ill-advised paradigm. In R. P. Marinelli & A. E. Dell Orto (Eds.), The
psychological and social impact of disability (4th ed.) (pp. 212-219). New York:
Springer Publishing. (previously published as a journal article).
Lynch, R.K., & Lynch, R.T. (1998). Rehabilitation counseling in the private sector. In
R. Parker and E. Szymanski (Eds.), Rehabilitation counseling: Basics and beyond
(3rd ed.) (pp. 71-105). Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.
Lynch, R.K., & Lynch, R.T. (1997). Pursuing post secondary education or training. In
T.F. Harrington (Ed.), Handbook of career planning with special needs students
(2nd ed.) (pp. 293-318). Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.
Habeck, R., & Lynch, R.T. (1997). Vocational rehabilitation counseling. In B.
O'Young, M. Young, & S. Stiens (Eds.), PM&R Secrets (pp. 145-150).
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Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus.
Lynch, R.T., Habeck, R., & Sebastian, M. (1997). Professional practice: consultation.
In D.R. Maki and T.F. Riggar (Eds.), Rehabilitation counseling: Profession and
practice (pp. 183-196). New York: Springer.
Lynch, R. T., & Lynch, R. K. (1996). Careers in residential treatment and community-
based support programs. In B. B. Collison & N. J. Garfield (Eds.), Careers in
counseling and human services (2nd ed.) (pp. 111-121). Washington, D.C.: Taylor
& Francis.
Lynch, R. T., & Thomas, K. R. (1995). People with disabilities as victims: Changing
an ill-advised paradigm. In J. Siller and K.R. Thomas, Essays and research on
disability (pp. 385-390). Athens, GA: Elliott & Fitzpatrick. (previously published
as a journal article).
Thomas, K.R., Chan, F., Comegys, J.D., & Lynch, R. T. (1995). Prolific researchers
and scholars in rehabilitation psychology. In J. Siller and K. R.Thomas, Essays
and research on disability (pp. 399-406). Athens, GA: Elliott & Fitzpatrick.
Lynch, R.K., Lynch, R.T., & Beck, R. (1992). Rehabilitation counseling in the private
sector. In R. Parker and E. Szymanski (Eds.), Rehabilitation counseling: Basics
and beyond (2nd ed.) (pp. 73-101). Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.
D. Articles in Journals with Editorial Review
Stuntzner, S., Lynch, R. T., & Enright, R. (In press). Comparison of two on-line
interventions to cope with spinal cord injury: A pilot study. Annals of Psychotherapy and
Integrative Health.
Johnson, E. T., Lynch, R. T., Chan, F., Bezyak, J. & Mahr, M. (2015). Evaluating the
Health Action and Process Approach as a motivational model for physical activity
and exercise in African Americans with HIV/AIDS: A hierarchical regression
analysis. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 59, 30-42.
Issa, H., Mpofu, E., Brock, K., Crystal, R., & Lynch, R. T. (2012). Influences of
chronic pain on proximal job retention outcomes: A systematic literature review.
Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counseling, 18(2), 89-106.
Chiu, C., Lynch, R. T., Chan, F. & Rose, L. (2012). The Health Action Process
Approach as a motivational model of dietary self-management for people with
multiple sclerosis: A path analysis. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 56(1), 48-
61.
Chiu, C., Lynch, R.T., Chan, F., & Berven, N. (2011). The Health Action Process
Approach as a motivational model for physical activity self-management for people
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with multiple sclerosis: A path analysis. Rehabilitation Psychology, 56(3), 171-
181.
Chronister, J., Chan, F., Cardoso, E., Lynch, R.T., & Rosenthal, D. (2008). The
evidence-based practice movement in healthcare: Implications for rehabilitation.
Journal of Rehabilitation, 74(2), 6-15.
Johnson, E. K., Dow, C., Lynch, R. T., & Hermann, B. P. (2006). Measuring clinical
significance in rehabilitation research. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 50(1),
35-45.
Degeneffe, C. & Lynch, R. T. (2006). Correlates of depression in adult siblings of
persons with traumatic brain injury. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 49(3),
130-142.
Berven, N. L. & Lynch, R. T. (1999). Diagnostic testing and assessment in
rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Education, 13(2), 113-120.
Lynch, R.T., Agre, J., Powers, J.M., & Sherman, J. (1997). Long-term follow-up of
outpatient interdisciplinary pain management with a no-treatment comparison
group. Analgesic Digest,(2) [Abstract], 14-15.
Lynch, R.T., Leonard, J., & Powers, J. (1997). Vocational rehabilitation for injured
workers. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America.
Vocational rehabilitation 8(2), 297-310.
Lynch, R.T., Agre, J., Powers, J.M., & Sherman, J. (1996). Long-term follow-up of
outpatient interdisciplinary pain management with a no-treatment comparison
group. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 75(3), 213-
222.
Lynch, R.T., & Chosa, D. (1996). Group-oriented community-based expressive arts
programming for individuals with disabilities: Participant satisfaction and
perceptions of psychosocial impact. Journal of Rehabilitation, 62(3), 75-81.
Lynch, R.T., & Gallagher-Lepak, S. (1996). Chronic renal failure: The impact of
improved medical treatment options on rehabilitation. Journal of Applied
Rehabilitation Counseling, 27(1), 7-12.
Lynch, R.T., & Gussel, L. (1996). Disclosure and self-advocacy regarding disability-
related needs: Model strategies for maximizing integration in post-secondary
education. Journal of Counseling and Development, 74(4), 352-357.
Koch, L., Merz, M., & Lynch, R. T. (1995). Screening for mild traumatic brain injury:
A guide for rehabilitation counselors. Journal of Rehabilitation, 61(4), 50-56.
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Lynch, R. T., & Morley, K. L. (1995). Adaptation to pediatric physical disability
within the family system: A conceptual model for counseling families. The
Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 3(3), 207-217.
Lynch, R.T., & Kosciulek, J. (1995). Integrating individuals with traumatic brain
injury into the group process. Journal of Specialists in Group Work, 20(2), 108-
113.
Allen, H.A., Stebnicki, M.A., & Lynch, R.T. (1995). Training clinical supervisors in
rehabilitation: A conceptual model for training doctoral level supervisors.
Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 38(4), 307-317.
Lynch, R.T. (1995). Supervision in rehabilitation counseling: Applications of theory
to understand supervisory style and the supervisory working alliance. Journal of
Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 26(2), 3-11.
Lynch, R.T., Groombridge, L., & Thuli, K. (1994). Person-first disability language: A
pilot analysis of public perceptions. Journal of Rehabilitation, 60(2), 18-22.
Lynch, R.T., & Thomas, K. (1994). People with disabilities as victims: Changing an
ill-advised paradigm. Journal of Rehabilitation, 60(1), 8-11.
Chan, F., Lynch, R.T., Dial, J.G., Wong, D.W., & Kates, D. (1993). Applications of
the McCarron-Dial System in vocational evaluation: An overview of its
operational framework and empirical findings. Vocational Evaluation and Work
Adjustment Bulletin, 26(2), 57-65.
Lynch, R.T., & Rodriquez, A. (1992). Carpal tunnel syndrome: Considerations for
rehabilitation. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 23(3), 23-29.
Lynch, R.K., & Lynch, R.T. (1991). Application of personality theories and counseling
strategies to clients with physical disabilities: A reaction. Journal of Counseling
and Development, 69(6), 539-540.
Chan, F., Parker, H., Lynch, R.T., and Johnson, K. (1986). Perceived social standing of
rehabilitation counselors in medical settings: A preliminary study. Rehabilitation
Counseling Bulletin, 29(3), 205-208.
Lynch, R.T. (1983). Traumatic head injury: Implications for rehabilitation counseling.
Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 14(3), 32-35, 46.
Torkelson, R., Jellinek, H., Malec, J., and Harvey, R. (1983). Traumatic brain injury:
Psychological and medical factors related to rehabilitation outcome. Rehabilitation
Psychology, 28(3), 169-176.
Jellinek, H., Torkelson, R., and Harvey, R. (1982). Functional abilities and distress
levels in brain injured patients at long-term follow-up. Archives of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation, 63(4), 160-162.
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Torkelson, R., and Lynch, R.K. (1979). Rehabilitation considerations with the
communicatively handicapped individual. Journal of Rehabilitation, 45(4), 48-51.
E. Research/Scholarship Honors
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) 2012 ARCA Research Award
Second Place awarded 3/23/12 for the article “The Health Action Process
Approach as a motivational model for physical activity self-management for
people with multiple sclerosis: A path analysis.
39th Annual Essay Contest for Professionals in Rehabilitation award recipient;
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine; June, 1994. Title: Stress, coping,
and self-efficacy theories: Applications for interdisciplinary rehabilitation of
chronic pain.
F. Book Review
Johnson, E. & Lynch, R. T. (2011). [Review of The Professional Counselor's Desk
Reference.] Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 54 (3), 182-183.
Degeneffe, C. & Lynch, R. T. (1999). [Review of The internship, practicum, and field
placement handbook: A guide to the helping professions (2nd ed.)] Rehabilitation
Education, 13(2), 173-175.
Lynch, R.T. (1995). [Review of The PDR family guide to prescription drugs.]
Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 38(3), 274-276.
Lynch, R.T. (1994). [Review of Assessment in counseling: A guide to the use of
psychological assessment procedures]. Rehabilitation Education, 8(1), 99-100.
Lynch, R.T. (1993). [Review of Medical perspectives in vocational assessment of
impaired workers.] Rehabilitation Education, 7(2), 139-140.
Lynch, R.T. (1991). [Review of Work injury: Management and prevention.]
Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 34(3), 285-288.
G. Professional Continuing Education and Training Materials
Lynch, R.T. & Degeneffe, C. (1998). Program evaluation and assessment of outcomes
in rehabilitation settings. Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling, 9(8), 93-101.
Lynch, R.T. (1993). Foreword. Catalog of selected traumatic brain injury educational
materials and resources for rehabilitation counseling educators, their students and
vocational rehabilitation professionals. Chicago: The Midwest Regional Head
Injury Center for Rehabilitation and Prevention of The Rehabilitation Institute
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Lynch, R.T., & Lynch, R.K. (1992). Private-sector rehabilitation. Directions in
Rehabilitation Counseling, 3(10), 1-20.
Lynch, R.T., and Powers, J.M. (1985). Career decisions: It's your decision. In W.
Southworth and P. Giese (eds.), Educational Therapy Manual for Persons with
Spinal Cord Injury. Board of Regents of U.W. System, Madison.
H. Professional Presentations and Workshops
“Maximizing health behaviors and lifestyle factors to maximize work success
outcomes.” Inservice training workshop for regional staff of the Wisconsin
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Madison, Wisconsin, April, 2011.
”Evaluating the Health Action Process Approach as a Health Promotion Model for
People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Path Analysis Approach.” Poster presented at
the 10th Annual National Rehabilitation Educators Conference (NCRE), Manhattan
Beach, California, April, 2011.
"Preparing individuals with injuries to return to work: Trends, challenges, and future
directions for rehabilitation program development and consultation". Program
chairperson and speaker: Breakfast Focus Session at the 1995 American Congress
of Rehabilitation Medicine 72nd Annual Meeting "Paradigms of Care", Arlington,
Virginia, June 24, 1995
"Brain injury rehabilitation: Needs and services now and in the future". Program
Chairperson and speaker: Invited presentation for the 1995 Statewide
Rehabilitation and Transition conference "Building a Network", Pewaukee,
Wisconsin, May 10, 1995
"Functional and psychological coping with chronic pain: Implications for case
management and rehabilitation". Invited presentation for the Wisconsin
Rehabilitation Association conference, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, September 30, 1993
"Cost-benefit analysis, efficiency strategy and pitfalls in the occupational rehabilitation
of 'disabled' industrial workers". Invited presentation for the Eleventh National
Conference on Case Resolution of Complex Industrially Injured Workers:
Medical, legal, psychological, vocational, Appleton, Wisconsin, October 29, 1992
"Certification and licensure: Directions for rehabilitation counseling". ARCA-
sponsored Roundtable Seminar at the 1992 Convention of the American
Association for Counseling and Development, Baltimore, Maryland,
March 30, 1992
"Minor head trauma: an unseen epidemic". 1991 Annual Conference of the National
Rehabilitation Association, Louisville, Kentucky, November 17, 1991
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"Wellness: A critical component in chronic pain management". American Association
for Counseling and Development National Convention, Reno, Nevada,
April 22, 1991
"Brain injuries: Medical, psychosocial and vocational issues". University of
Wisconsin-Madison, Continuing Medical Education Conference for Wisconsin
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Madison, Wisconsin, April,
1993; February, 1992; February, 1991; March, 1990; March, 1989; August, 1988
"Chronic pain: Medical, psychosocial and vocational issues". University of Wisconsin-
Madison Continuing Medical Education Conference for Wisconsin Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Madison, Wisconsin, April, 1993;
February, 1992; February, 1991; March, 1990
"Acute injuries: Psycho-social and vocational perspectives" and "Reintegration
problems: Vocational issues". University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing
Medical Education Conference: Prevention and Management of Chronicity in the
Injured Worker, Madison, Wisconsin, February 21, 1991
"Rehabilitation Medicine team case presentation: Reintegration of the injured worker".
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevention and Injured Worker Reintegration,
Wisconsin Division of Health Conference, March, 1990
“Considerations for assessment and counseling of individuals with brain injury".
DVR Training Workshop: Supported Employment for Persons with Traumatic
Brain Injury; Madison, Wisconsin, October, 1988
"Vocational aspects of brain injury". DVR Brain Injury Seminar, St. Mary's Hospital,
Madison, Wisconsin, September, 1985
"Psychosocial resources". Rehabilitation in nursing practice: Something for everyone,
University of Wisconsin Hospital Nursing Staff Development Workshop,
Madison, Wisconsin, January, 1985
"Counseling the traumatically injured in a medical setting". Wisconsin Association for
Counseling and Development Annual Convention, Madison, Wisconsin, October,
1984
"Traumatic brain injury: Psychological and medical factors related to rehabilitation
outcome". Houston Conference on Neurotrauma, Houston, Texas, May, 1984
"Rehabilitation counseling in medical settings". American Association for Counseling
and Development National Convention, Houston, Texas, March, 1984
"Back pain: Physical capacity, psychological and vocational issues"
Wisconsin Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Eau Claire, Wisconsin,
September, 1983
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"Physical capacities estimations in back pain patients". University of Wisconsin-
Madison Continuing Medical Education Conference: Back pain. A diagnostic
and therapeutic dilemma. Madison, Wisconsin, May, 1983
"Traumatic head injury: Vocational counseling considerations". American Personnel
and Guidance Association National Convention, Washington, D.C., March, 1983
"Medical/physical and psychological factors related to rehabilitation outcome and
length of stay following craniocerebral trauma". Joint annual meeting of the
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the American Academy of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Houston, Texas, November, 1982.
"Rehabilitation services in Egypt and Sweden". Madison Chapter of Women's
American Organization of Rehabilitation and Training, December, 1980
"Functioning abilities and distress levels in brain injured patients at long-term follow-
up". Joint annual meeting of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Washington, D.C., October, 1980
"International perspectives in rehabilitation - programs in Egypt and Sweden"
George Washington University Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program,
Washington, D.C., October, 1980
I. Articles in Professional Newsletters
Lynch, R. T. (2006, Spring). Health promotion to enhance functioning: Lessons for
rehabilitation counselors. Minnesota Rehabilitation Counselor’s Association
Newsletter.
Lynch, R.T. (1992, Winter). Idea exchange. CRC The Counselor, pp. 4-5.
Lynch, R.T. (1992, September). CRCC update. ARCA Newsletter, p. 5.
Lynch, R.T. (1992, May). ARCA special interest groups. ARCA Newsletter, p. 11.
J. Community Outreach
"Understanding Differences--Children who use wheelchairs"
Waunakee Elementary School guest speaker, January, 1991
IV. TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
A. Teaching and Related Honors
Elected as Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Academy, inducted in
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Spring, 2008
Faculty advisor and mentor for Risa Lutz, second place winner of the 1999 Vocational
Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association Bi-Annual Literary Contest. New
Orleans, LA; March, 1999.
Faculty advisor and mentor for Michael Mulvihill, third place winner of the 1999
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association Ph.D. student writing competition.
Dallas, Texas; March, 1999.
Faculty advisor and mentor for Erin Hofland who placed second in the National
Rehabilitation Counseling Association Masters student writing competition;
Awarded in Tampa, Florida; March, 1997.
1995 Outstanding Rehabilitation Educator; "annual award to a rehabilitation educator
who has made a recent outstanding contribution to the field of rehabilitation
education." National Council on Rehabilitation Education; September, 1995.
Faculty advisor and mentor for winners of the 1998 (Tracy Swenson) and 1995
(Charlotte Haglin) National Rehabilitation Association Graduate Literary Award.
B. Teaching and Supervisor Activity
Professor 2001 - 2013
Associate Professor 1996 - 2001
Assistant Professor 1990 - 1996
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Teach Ph.D. Masters, and Undergraduate level courses
including the following: Adult Cognitive Assessment, Assessment of Adults with
Disabilities, Medical Aspects of Disability, Techniques, Rehabilitation Psychology
Doctoral Seminar Principles of Behavior Change, Rehabilitation Psychology
Doctoral Seminar Assessment in Rehabilitation Psychology, Foundations, Theories
and Issues, Special Topics: Health Promotion for Disability and Chronic Illness
(online course), Foundations (online course), Independent Reading,
Research/Thesis, Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology-Counseling Supervision,
Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology Supervised Practicum, and Rehabilitation
Counseling Psychology Clinical Practice Seminar, Rehabilitation Counseling
Psychology-Supervised Research, Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology-
Supervised Teaching, Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology – Internship.
Affiliate faculty appointment 1991 - 2009
Clinical Assistant Professor 1982 – 1991
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
University of Wisconsin Medical School
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Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Present lectures on psychosocial and vocational aspects of
disability for residents and faculty; participate in clinical instruction and research
project activities; present and lead Pain Clinic Grand Rounds discussions on
worker's compensation and models of industrial injury rehabilitation (2/2/90,
5/25/90, 10/19/90, 12/7/90, and 3/22/91).
Clinical Practicum/Internship Supervisor January, 1983-June, 1990
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
Rehabilitation Psychology Graduate Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Responsibilities: Provided direct clinical supervision for Master's and
Doctoral graduate students. Focused on clinically-based instruction and skill
building regarding counseling, evaluation, case management, and report writing.
Communicated feedback to departmental faculty on a regular basis.
Guest Lecturer and Course Coordinator Spring Semesters, 1983-1990
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
Rehabilitation Psychology Graduate Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Responsibilities: Developed course content and coordinated a series of 10-12
lectures for the five week Rehabilitation Medicine portion of a graduate course on
medical aspects of disability. Assist other guest lecturers with topic outlines.
Presented lectures on medical rehabilitation team process and rehabilitation
considerations for medical rehabilitation patients.
Teaching Assistant and Counseling Practicum Supervisor
Department of Studies in Behavioral Disabilities
Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Courses: Assessment of the Handicapped -- Spring, 1981
Rehabilitation Psychology-Medical Aspects -- Spring, 1980
Rehabilitation Counseling Supervised Practicum II -- Fall, 1980
Responsibilities: Shared responsibility with the instructor in planning course
content, presenting lectures, supervising students, developing examinations, and
evaluating students.
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V. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES
A. National Contributions
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) (a division of the American
Counseling Association ACA)
1991-present Editorial board: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
1997-2000 Chair, ARCA Research Awards Committee
1996-1997 Committee member: ARCA Research Awards Committee
1990-1994 Member: Special Interest Group on Rehabilitation Counselor
Supervision
1991-1992 Board member (elected): National Executive Council;
Chair: Council on Professional Preparation and Standards
Responsibilities: Coordinate and oversee the activities of four
ARCA standing committees -Ethical Standards, Licensure,
Accreditation, Certification and Maintenance; coordinate and
oversee the activities of the ten ARCA Special Interest Groups -
Disability and Family, Disabled Veterans, Substance Abuse, AIDS
and Chronic Illness, Assessment in Rehabilitation, Sensory
Disability, Cultural Diversity and Rehabilitation, Supervision,
Aging and Disability, and International Collaboration and
Research.
1992 Chair: ARCA Certification and Maintenance Committee
1991-1992 Committee member: ARCA Certification and Maintenance
Committee
1990-1991 Editorial reviewer: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
1983-1986 Board member (elected): National Executive Council
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM)
1990-present Scientific program reviewer and primary manuscript reviewer:
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
1996-2002 Editorial board: Rehabilitation Outlook (ACRM newsletter)
1995-1996 Editorial board: Vital Connections (ACRM newsletter)
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1991-1997 Member (appointed): Planning and Development Committee
(re-appointed by five consecutive ACRM Presidents)
1993 Member, Membership Survey subcommittee
Association for Assessment in Counseling (AAC) (a division of the American
Counseling Association ACA)
1993-1997 Guest reviewer: Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and
Development
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
1991-1992 CRCC Commissioner
1992 Secretary of the Commission
1992 CRCC Executive Committee Member
1991-1992 Chair: CRCC Standards Committee Responsibilities: reviewing,
recommending and overseeing the commission's criteria for
certification, certification renewal, and continuing education.
National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE)
1998-2002 Editorial board: Rehabilitation Education
1993 AdHoc manuscript reviewer: Rehabilitation Education
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
1992 Listed on the Peer Reviewer register
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRCA)
1993 Invited guest reviewer for special issue: Journal of Applied
Rehabilitation Counseling
Rehabilitation Psychology- Division 22 of the American Psychological
Association (APA)
1993-1998 Member, Editorial board, Rehabilitation Psychology
1992 Manuscript reviewer: Rehabilitation Psychology
Midwest Regional Head Injury Center for Rehabilitation and Prevention, Rehabilitation
Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
1991-1994 University-based Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Training
Task Force member
B. State Contributions
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Primary presenter, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation regional office training
seminar: Topic: "Maximizing health behaviors and lifestyle factors to maximize
work success outcomes". April 14, 2011.
Member, Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation/University of
Wisconsin System Rehabilitation Educators Task Force, 1998 to 1999
Consultant, Item writing for the Ethics Standards Examination of the Professional
Counselor Section of the Board of Social Workers, Professional Counselors, and
Marriage and Family Therapists, State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and
Licensing, 1994
Member, Wisconsin Brain Injury Coalition Task Force on the Needs of Children and
Adolescents with Traumatic Brain Injuries; (Task force mission is to develop
recommendations for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction regarding
creation of state regulations for students with traumatic brain injuries.), 1992-95
Facilitator, ARCA Study Circle with rehabilitation professionals and consumers
Regarding Reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act, February 5 and 12, 1992
Advisory committee consultant, Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Federally-funded Rehabilitation Research and Demonstration Project: Supported
Employment in Traumatic Brain Injury, 1988-1990
Board member, Southwest Wisconsin Rehabilitation Association, 1983
C. University Contributions (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Member, University Conflict of Interest Committee: 2003-2006
Member, University Access and Accommodation Committee: 2003-2006
UW Madison Faculty Senator: 2012-13; Alternate: 1993-94, 1992-93, 2011
Committee member and chairperson, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Rehabilitation Center committees: Pain committee (chairperson), Education
committee (chairperson), Brain Injury committee, Marketing committee, Program
Evaluation committee, Outpatient committee, Spinal Cord Injury committee, and
Post-Polio committee, 1982-1990
Committee member, University of Wisconsin Career Advising and Placement
Committee, 1982-1990
D. School of Education Contributions (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
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Member, AdHoc Budget Committee, School of Education, 2011
Member, Committee on Awards and Honors/Scholarships and Fellowships,
1997-1999 , 2003-2005, 2007-2013
Co-chair of committee 2011-12
Chair of committee 2012-13
Member, Committee on Outreach and Service Activities, 2003-2009
Member: subcommittees on Service Activities; Credit Outreach and Extended Timetable
Member, Committee on Outreach and Service Activities, 2007-2009
Member and Chair, Committee on Outreach and Service Activities, 2004-2006 Member and Co-Chair, Committee on Outreach and Service Activities, 2003-04
Member, Selection committee for School of Education Alumni Awards, 2003-2005
Member, School of Education Facilities Planning Coordinator search committee, 2005
Member, Selection committee for Sears-Bascom Professorship, 2002-2004
Member, School of Education Academic Planning Council, 1999-2003
Member, School of Education Administrative Council, 1999-2003
Faculty mentor for Seniors Honors Research Thesis Awards from the School of
Education's Honors Committee: Deanna Chosa (1993-94), Melissa Luey (1995-
96), Ruth Brennan (1997-98)
Committee member, Committee on Graduate Assistant Policies and
Procedures, 1996-1999
Committee member, Equity Action Committee, 1995-1996; 1990-1993
Committee member, High-Ability High School Student Recruitment Program,
Fall, 1990
Ph.D. Dissertation Committees: Peter Meulenbroek (Communicative Sciences and
Disorders, 2013); Ke Zhao (Educational Psychology, 2012); Yu-Rim Lee
(Educational Psychology, 2011); Sandra Johnston (Educational Psychology, 2010);
Jerry Hoepner (Communicative Sciences and Disorders, 2010); Chad Magnuson
(Educational Psychology, 2009); Josephine Chung (Educational Psychology,
2009); John Klatt (Educational Psychology, 2008); Patti Beth (Educational
Psychology, 2006); Virginia Nousse (Educational Psychology, 2005); Jiaying Shen
(Engineering, 2005); Gayle Reed, (Educational Psychology, 2004); Jeanette
Knutson (Educational Psychology, 2003); Jong-hyo Park (Educational Psychology,
2003); Maria Gambara (Educational Psychology, 2002); Mary Hansen
(Educational Psychology, 2002); Wei-fen Lin (Educational Psychology, 2001);
Carol Ostendorf (Educational Psychology, 2000); Sid Sarinopoulos (Educational
Psychology, 2000); Catherine Coyle (Educational Psychology, 1995)
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Master’s Thesis Committees: Gayle Reed (Educational Psychology, 1998)
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education Contributions
Co-Coordinator of Rehabilitation Psychology Ten-Year Program Review (for programs
at doctoral, master’s and undergraduate level) and for the Council on
Rehabilitation Education (CORE) master’s program Accreditation Review; efforts
included developing and administering surveys for alumni and current students of
the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs; preparing review
documentation; coordinating the program review visit in March, 2011),
2010-11
Chair, Rehabilitation Psychology Faculty Search Committee, 2012-13
Member, Rehabilitation Psychology Faculty Search Committee, 2010-11
Member, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2010-11
Faculty representative, Rehabilitation Counselor Education Advisory Committee,
1995-1999; 2003-2006; 2007-2012
Member, Faculty mentor committee Assistant Professor Melinda Leko, 2009-2012
Co-Chair, Rehabilitation Psychology program area, 2009-2010
Co-Chair, Rehabilitation Psychology Graduate Admissions Committee, 1995-2013
Harassment Contact Person, 1995-2013
Faculty coordinator, Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education Newsletter 2007-
2013
Member, RPSE Website Steering committee, 2008-2013
Member, RPSE Graduate Student Support Funds committee, 2008-2013
Chairperson and coordinator, Rehabilitation Psychology Social Hour (coordinated
displays of student and faculty projects, organized event); 5/1/08; 4/30/09; 4/22/10
Member, Post-tenure review committee for Professor Norman Berven, 2009-10
Member, Post-tenure review committee for Professor Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell, 2008-09
Member, Special Education Area Faculty Search Committee, 2008-2009
Member, Faculty mentor committee for Assistant Professor Audrey Trainor, 2007-2009
Member, Faculty mentor committee for Assistant Professor David Rosenthal, 2003-
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2006
Acting Department Chairperson, January-February, 2005
Member, Merit review subcommittee, 2004, 2005
Chair, Rehabilitation Psychology Area Faculty Search Committee, 2003-2004;
Member, Rehabilitation Psychology Area Faculty Search Committee, 2004-2005.
Chair, Rehabilitation Psychology Scholarship and Awards Committee, 1992- 2000
Member, Departmental Human Subjects Committee, 1994-2000
Member, Rehabilitation Psychology Area Faculty Search Committee, 2000
Member, Special Education Area Faculty Search Committee, 1997
Member, AdHoc Committee on Faculty Work Load, 1992-94
Ph.D. Dissertation Committee Chairperson: Britta Jabbar (2014); Ebonee Johnson
(2012); Nick McLain (2012); Eric Anderson (2012); Pareyaasiri Manason (Special
Education, 2009); Chung-yi Chiu (2009); Jungmin Kwon (Special Education,
2009); Ana Pereira (2008); Susan Stuntzner (2007); Erica Johnson (2006),
Elizabeth Watson (2005); Nancy Adams (2002); Charles Degeneffe (2002);
Nathalie Mizelle (2002); Connie McReynolds (1998); Christine Ahrens (1997);
Lynn Koch (1996); Kathy Morley (1996)
Ph.D. Dissertation Committee Member: Jessica Brooks (2014); Veronica Muller
(2013); Sandra Fitzgerald (2013); Joseph Pete (2013); Mayu Fujikawa (2013);
Catherine Anderson (2013); Dana Brickham (2012); John Keegan (2011); Chia-
Chiang Wan (2011); Xi Zheng (2011); Maria Romero-Ramirez (2009); Rene
Gonzalez (2009); Chen-Ping Lin (2009); Jacob Chan (2009); Jeong Han Kim
(2008); Denise Catalano (2006); Helena Barroqueiro (2006); LeeZa Ong (2005);
Kacie Moore Blalock (2005); Julie Chronister (2004); Divya Parashar (2004);
Steve Pruett (2004), Chih-Chin Chou (2003); Michael Frain (2003); Brian
Kamnetz (2003); Gloria Lee (2003); James M. Ferrin (2002); Jerry Holzbauer
(2001); Timothy Tansey (2001); Malachy Bishop (2000); David DeVinney (2000);
Jana Jones (2000); Diane McKenzie (2000); Beth Swett (2000); Elias Mpofu
(1999); Jennifer Stoll (1999); Kenneth Currier (1998); Nancy Mansavage (1998);
Ming Hung Wang (1998); Mary Ann Merz (1996); Kristine Eiring (1995); Ruth
Huebner (1995); Eugene Pichette (1994); Jana Frey (1993); John Kosciulek
(1993); Joe Wheaton (1992)
Advisor: Undergraduate and graduate students in Rehabilitation Psychology
Rehabilitation Psychology area representative, Psychology Careers Forum, Edgewood
College, Madison, Wisconsin, October, 1991; October, 1990
Rehabilitation Psychology area representative, UW-Madison Psychology Department
Careers Forum, November, 2003; October 2000; October 1999; October 1997;
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October 1996; October 1995; October 1994; October 1993; November 1992;
October, 1991
Participant, Technology in Rehabilitation Day, October, 1990
Graduate student representative and Committee secretary, Rehabilitation Counselor
Education Advisory Committee, 1978-1979
Co-Editor, Rehabilitation Counselor Education Newsletter, 1978-1979
F. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Member, Education Committee, 1991-1993, 1987-1988
G. Grant Activities
Recipient of Division of Continuing Studies course development grant, 2009; $8,117.
For development of a new online course offered during summer session 2009; Title of
course: “Health promotion for disability and chronic illness”.
Faculty advisor award for UW Population Health Dissertation grant sponsored by the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society Scholars Program, 2008-09;
$1,000. faculty research award in conjunction with Dissertation Grant for Chung-
Yi Chiu for project titled “Testing Schwarzer’s Health Action Process Approach
(HAPA) Model of Health Promotion for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Rehabilitation Research Merit Fellowship Award from the National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The fellowship is in the amount
of $35,000 for concentrated research activity during the period August 1, 1994 to
August 31, 1995. Fellowship title: Functional outcome and analysis in
community-based rehabilitation programs for individuals with physical disabilities:
Models for providing services and assessing functional outcomes, program cost-
effectiveness, improved quality of life and client satisfaction.
Principal investigator for UW-Madison Graduate School research grant awarded for
period July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995, $8,332. Grant title: Functional outcome
analysis in rehabilitation for individuals with physical disabilities: Models for
conceptualizing adaptation to disability and enhancing coping skills and quality of
life.
Principal investigator for UW-Madison Graduate School research grant awarded for
period July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994; $21,329 (with fringe benefits $26,077). Grant
title: Functional outcome analysis for medical rehabilitation services: Developing
models for assessing functional outcomes, program cost-effectiveness, and patient
satisfaction.
Collaborator and consultant for three year Research and Demonstration Project grant
awarded in 1991 to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Research Department
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from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR):
Grant title - Alcohol and Substance Abuse as Barriers to Job Re-Entry for Persons
with Traumatic Brain Injury.
Consultant and advisory board member for three year Research and Demonstration
Project grant awarded 1988-1990 to the Wisconsin Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research (NIDRR): Grant title - Supported Employment and Traumatic Brain
Injury.
H. Consulting Activities
Consulting book manuscript reviewer for Ragin (2010) Health Psychology. Pearson
Education.
Consulting book manuscript reviewer for Balcazar, Suarez-Balcazar, Taylor-Ritzler, &
Keys (2010). Race, Culture and Disability: Issues in Rehabilitation. Jones &
Bartlett Publishers.
Consulting book manuscript reviewer for Ragin, D. (2008). Health psychology.
Pearson Education.
Consulting book proposal reviewer for Allyn & Bacon, 2005.
Consulting book manuscript reviewer for Antonillo, S.J. (1996), Social skills
development: Practical strategies for adolescents and adults with developmental
disabilities. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Assessment consultant; Professional Rehabilitation Services, Ltd., Madison, Wisconsin,
1990-2011.
VI. CLINICAL PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIPS
Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology Internship
Professional Rehabilitation Services, Ltd. August, 1981 - August 1982
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Provided psychological services for adult and adolescent clients
referred to a private rehabilitation clinic. Responsibilities and training experiences
included psychological and vocational assessment, personal adjustment and career
development counseling, case management consultation, clinical report writing, grant
proposal preparation, program development, clinic administration, and research
coordination.
Rehabilitation Counseling Internship
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Vocational-Educational Services Rehabilitation Center Sept., 1978 - Dec., 1978
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Provided vocational-educational assessment, personal adjustment
counseling, and plan development for patients of the University of Wisconsin Hospital
and Clinics; participated on the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Rehabilitation Counseling Practicum Experiences
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) May, 1978 - August, 1978
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Provided rehabilitation and vocational counseling for clients with
mental illness.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation January, 1978 - May, 1978
Madison, Wisconsin
Responsibilities: Provided rehabilitation and vocational counseling for clients with
developmental and learning disabilities.
Undergraduate Psychology Clinical Practicum January, 1975
St. Peter Public Schools
Special Education Department
St. Peter, Minnesota
Undergraduate Rehabilitation Services Assistant November, 1973 - May, 1974
Hedagarden (a residential and sheltered activity
center for individuals with developmental disabilities)
Fristad, Sweden
VII. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rehabilitation Practices in Scandinavia Summer, 1980
A comparative study of the rehabilitation practices in Scandinavian countries and the
United States. Sponsored by the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on
Mental Retardation, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Interdisciplinary Studies of Rehabilitation Practices In Israel and Egypt Summer, 1979
An International Exchange of Rehabilitation Information Seminar. Co-Sponsored by
the Rehabilitation Services Administration and the Rehabilitation Research and
Training Centers at the University of Oregon-Eugene and the University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
VIII. CERTIFICATION
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Licensed Professional Counselor by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and
Professional Services; Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and
Social Work Examining Board; License #248-125 through February, 2017.
IX. HONORS/AWARDS
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) 2012 ARCA Research Award Second
Place awarded 3/23/12 for the article “The Health Action Process Approach as a
motivational model for physical activity self-management for people with multiple
sclerosis: A path analysis.
Elected to Fellow status, University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Academy, inducted in
Spring 2008.
1995 Outstanding Rehabilitation Educator award by the National Council on Rehabilitation
Education, "annual award to a rehabilitation educator who has made a recent
outstanding contribution to the field of rehabilitation education." September, 1995.
39th Annual Essay Contest for Professionals in Rehabilitation award recipient; American
Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine; June, 1994. Title: Stress, coping, and self-
efficacy theories: Applications for interdisciplinary rehabilitation of chronic pain.
Alumni First Decade Award Finalist (One of top five women alumni of the class
of 1975), Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, Spring, 1985
Rho Chi Sigma - National Rehabilitation Counseling and Services Honor Society,
Phi Chapter
Doctoral fellow in Interdisciplinary Studies of Rehabilitation Practices in Israel
and Egypt (Summer, 1979)
Pi Lambda Theta, National Honorary Professional Association in Education
Bachelor of Arts "Cum Laude," Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota
Honorary Presidential Scholarship, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota
XI. REFERENCES
References will be furnished upon request.