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Public Presentations, Colloquia and Conferences

  • Kessler, B.C., Bryant, C., Fitch, D., Hockman, E. M., Kohn-Wood, L., Ronquillo, T., Urban, J., & Spencer, M.S. (2004, November). Potential effects of environment injustices on health and academic achievement in Head Start students in Detroit, Michigan: Strategies to create environment justice. Poster presented to the American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC.


  • Spencer, M. S., Grogan-Kaylor, A., Fitch, D., & Mcbeath, B. (2003, January). Simultaneous Factor Analysis of the Behavior Problem Index across Racial Groups. Paper presented to the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.


  • Kohn-Wood, L., Teller, S., Spencer, M. (2003, January). Improving mental health services for head start children and families. Presentation to the Detroit Public School Head Start Agency, Detroit, MI.


  • Kohn, L. & Cooke, S. (2002, March). Stress and depression among African American women. Invited talk for Parent Advisory Committee, New St. Paul Head Start Agency, Detroit, MI.


  • Kohn, L.P. (2002, April). Grandparent caregiving later in life: Factors related to depression. Invited talk for Late Life Issues panel, Grandparent's Group, Parent Advisory Committee, New St. Paul Head Start Agency, Detroit, MI.


  • Fitch, D. (2003, October). The Early Screening Program (ESP) Training. Invited presentation to Hartford Head Start, Detroit, MI.


  • Spencer, M. (2003, August). Mental health screening for preschool age children. Invited presentation to Hartford Head Start, Detroit, MI.


  • Kohn-Wood L. P., Teller S., Gutierrez L. (2002, October). Presentation at the Association of American Colleges and Universities Conference on Diversity and Learning in St. Louis, MO. (Presentation in PowerPoint format)


  • Kohn, L. P., Spencer M. S., Teller, S. L., Cooke, S., & Celaya A. K., (2002, March). The Family Development Project: Improving Mental Health Services in Detroit Head Start. Poster presented to the 15th Annual Research Conference, A System of Care for Children's Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base, Tampa, FL.


  • Spencer, M. S., Kohn L. P., Teller, S. L., Rush-Keli, J., Akakpo T., & Ludwa A. (2002, May) The Family Development Project: University of Michigan-Detroit Head Start Partnership. Poster presented to the 6th Annual Community-Campus Partnerships for Health, Miami, FL.


  • Spencer, M.S. & Kohn, L.P. (2001, August). The Family Development Project: Integrating community-based research and academic service learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA


  • Various presentations to City of Detroit Department of Human Services, Detroit Public Schools Head Start Staff, and New Saint Paul and Vistas Nuevas Parent Policy Councils


Publications

  • The Family Development Project: Bridging Community-based Research and Academic Service Learning (in progress). Special Issue: American Journal of Community Psychology.

Course

  • Kohn-Wood, L.P. Psychology 319/320-Empowering Families and Communities. Undergraduate Course and Fieldwork with service learning placements at Detroit Public Schools and New St. Paul Head Start Agencies. Approximately 30 students placed over 4 years, resulting in approximately 1,260 in-kind volunteer hours for Head Start (2000-2004).

Related Research

Publications:

  • Kohn-Wood, L.P., Spencer, M.S., Teller, S., McCall, J., Jankowski, R. Parental perceptions of preschoolers' emotional and behavioral problems: Implications for service utilization. (in progress, Health Education & Behavior)


  • Spencer, M.S., Kohn, L.P., & Woods, J.R. (2002). Labeling vs. early identification: The dilemma of mental health service utilization among low-income African American children, African American Research Perspectives, 8, 1-14.


  • Spencer, M. S. (2001). Identity and multicultural social work research: A reflective process. Advances in Social Work, 2, 1-11.


  • Spencer, M. S., Lewis, E., & Gutierrez, L. (2000). Multicultural perspectives on direct practice in social work. In P. Allen-Meares & C. Garvin (Eds.). Handbook of Direct Practice in Social Work: Future Directions, pp. 131-150. Sage.


  • Spencer, M. S. (1999). Reducing racism in schools: Moving beyond rhetoric. In P. L. Ewalt, E. M. Freeman, D. L. Poole, & S. L. Witkins (Eds.). Multicultural Issues in Social Work: Practice and Research. Washington, D.C.: NASW Press.


  • Icard, L., Longres, J., & Spencer, M. S. (1999). Racial minority status and distress among children and adolescents. Journal of Social Service Research, 25(1/2).


  • Williams, D., Spencer, M. S., & Jackson, J. (1998). Race, stress, and physical health: The role of group identity. In R.J. Contrada & R.D. Ashmore (Eds.) Self and Identity: Fundamental Issues. New York: Oxford University Press.


  • Uehara, E., Sohng, S.L., Bending, R.L., Seyfried, S., Richey, C.A., Keenan, L., Spencer, M., Morelli, P., Ortega, D., & Kanuha, V. (1996). Towards a values-based approach to multicultural social work research. Social Work, 41(6), 613-623.


Presentations:

  • Gutierrez, L., Kohn-Wood, L., Teller, S. (2002, October). The Detroit initiative: Learning about diversity through academic service learning. Presentation at the Association of American Colleges and Universities 4th Biennal Diversity and Learning Conference, St. Louis, MO.


  • Kohn, L.P., Hartshorn, S., Sturza, M., Farr, M., Gutierrez, L. & Rueda-Riedle, A. (2001, June). Social change through service learning: Student, faculty and agency perspectives. Panel presentation at the biennial meeting of the Society for Community Research and Action, Atlanta, GA.


  • Gutierrez, L. & Spencer, M. S. (2002, February). Strategies for assessing the impact of education on diversity and social justice. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Nashville, TN.


  • Spencer, M. S., Jayakody, R., & Kunz, J. (1999, November). Race, welfare, and psychiatric disorders among single mothers. Paper presentation to the American Public Policy and Management (APPAM) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.


  • Spencer, M. S. (1999, February). Ethnic identity, health, and emotional well being among multiracial adolescents. Paper presentation to the 1999 International Conference on Research for Social Work Practice, Austin, Texas.


  • Spencer, M. S. (1998, March). Race-related stress, identity, and mental health. Paper presentation to the 1998 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Orlando, Florida.


  • Spencer, M.S. & Spieker, S. (1997, August). Attachment and behavior problems: A cross-cultural perspective. Paper presentation to the American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois. Presentation selected for the 1997 Mini convention and National Conversation on Psychology and Racism.


  • Spencer, M. S., Icard, L., & Longres, J. (1995, September). The effects of race and ethnicity on distress among children and adolescents. Poster presentation to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Mental Health Services Conference, Bethesda, Maryland.


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