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Decision Sciences in Medicine. She completed her doctorate in social
work and psychology at the University of Michigan in 2004. Dr. Muroff’s
practice experience, teaching, and research are in the areas of mental
health assessment and cognitive behavior interventions with a particular
focus on anxiety disorders, and the influence of culture on clinical decision
making.
Laura L. Myers, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of
Social Work at Thomas University in Thomasville, Georgia. Laura L.
Myers received her MSW and Ph.D. in social work from the University of
Georgia. Her research interests include eating disorders, cultural diversity,
and the various forms of child foster care. She lives in Tallahassee,
Florida, with her husband and four children.
Donald Osborn, MA, MS, LCSW, LMFT, MAC, is licensed in Marital
and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, and Mental Health. He earned
an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana State University (ISU).
He did postgraduate work in Marital/Family Therapy, and Psychological
Appraisal and received an M.A. in Theology with a specialization in Psychiatry
and Religion from Saint Mary of the Woods College. After graduation
he completed the Addiction Studies certificate from Vincennes
University and is completing his doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He is
employed by the Department of Corrections at the Wabash Valley Correctional
Facility as Program Supervisor in Substance Abuse and is also
involved in the Cognitive Behavior Program.
Vaughn Roche, LCSW, ACT, is a social worker with the University of
Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Hospital where he is most closely associated
with the Pain Medicine and Palliative Care Service. He also maintains a
private practice in Salt Lake City. He has used cognitive behavior therapy
in the treatment of patients with a broad range of medical illnesses. He is
certified by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He has trained at the
Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research as well as the Albert
Ellis Institute.
Susan Dowd Stone, MSW, LCSW, received her clinical training from
New York University and is currently the Managing Director of Blue
Skye Consulting, LLC, a mental health resource serving the northern
NJ/NYC area. While at Hackensack University Medical Center, she was
a member of an intensively trained DBT consultation team. She writes,
presents, and consults on a variety of affective and behavioral disorders/treatments
including trauma, EMDR, bereavement, and the humananimal
bond. She is the current President of Post Partum Support
International, a member of NASW, AABT, The American Academy of
Bereavement, The Green Cross, and The Delta Society.