I am currently involved with multiple projects headed by faculty colleagues. One primary project of mine is an effort examining posttraumatic growth and the effectiveness of peer support in grief centers serving caregivers and children who have lost a loved one.
Some other selected recent research topics include applied research on and evaluation of:
- Three local place-based initiatives working to impact resident well-being and economic mobility;
- A publicly-funded pre-kindergarten program;
- MeckCARES, a system of care for children with severe emotional disturbance and their families;
- A school–multi-agency partnership to address the needs of children and families in an impoverished neighborhood;
- The impact of “family partners” who provide support for families involved with child protective services;
- Supportive “wraparound” processes for families living in public housing developments;
- A family advocacy organization that serves families engaged with the mental health system.
