2014 Accomplishments Clarion Universitys Dr.

Jeanne Slattery
Dr. Jeanne Slattery, professor of psychology at Clarion University, recently co-authored an
article in PsycCRITIQUES Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books with Dr.
Catherine Paden Stahler 08. Slattery and Stahler wrote "Living With Autism: A Diversity of
Opinionsbut Are All Equally Valid?" They reviewed The United States of Autism (2013) by
Richard Everts (Director). Slattery and Stahler observed that the documentary puts a face, or
rather many faces, on a diagnosis that otherwise can be somewhat elusive, but they also
observed, while pretending objectivity, the documentary forwarded views on autism that have
no credibility in the literature. As a result they would hesitate to recommend it.
PsycCRITIQUES-Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books is the American
Psychological Association's journal reviewing new releases in psychology (books, films, and
videos).
Slattery received her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and master's and doctorate
degrees from Miami University. She has taught at Clarion University since 1984. She serves on
the Editorial Board for PsycCRITIQUES.
Stahler graduated from Clarion University with a degree in Elementary Education in 2008,
having performed research with Slattery while an undergraduate here. She completed her PsyD
in school psychology at Duquesne University in 2013, and is currently working at Western
Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that
delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.

Dr. Jeanne Slattery, professor of psychology at Clarion University, recently chaired a

symposium, "Project Syllabus: Student responses to syllabi," which was presented at the annual
meetings of the American Psychological Association in Washington, DC.
Slattery and colleagues from across the country, including Indiana University Southeast, Berry
College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Spalding University discussed strategies
that faculty should consider to create syllabi that students will read. In particular, they suggested
that syllabi should be written in a warmer, more collaborative fashion.
Slattery also presented a paper with Dr. Crystal Park ('85), Links between trauma and
spirituality: A systematic review, where they examined differences in spirituality associated
with different traumas. They concluded that child abuse and other interpersonal traumas seem to
be related to lower levels of spirituality, especially increased anger toward God, while people
diagnosed with cancer and other significant illnesses report higher levels of spirituality and
religiosity. It appears that people experiencing interpersonal traumas feel violated by or
unprotected by God (in the same ways that they may feel angry toward a nonoffending parent).
People with cancer may turn to their Higher Power in order to cope with their illness.

Park, who teaches at the University of Connecticut, received her undergraduate degree in
psychology from Clarion University in 1985 and her doctorate from University of Delaware in
1993. She received Clarion University's Distinguished Achievement Award in 1999.
Slattery received her B.A. degree from Illinois State University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees
from Miami University. She has taught at Clarion University since 1984.
Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that
delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.

Dr. Jeanne Slattery, professor of psychology at Clarion University presented two half-day
workshops at the annual meetings of Pennsylvania Psychological Association. These were
Sexual minorities, religion and spirituality: Ethical strategies for clinical practice and "Positive
multiculturalism as aspirational ethical practice: Therapeutic applications." Each workshop was
presented with colleagues across the state and focused on the ways that considering and
responding to multicultural issues is part of an ethical psychotherapy practice. Participants at
each earned three continuing education credits.
Slattery sits on Pennsylvania Psychological Association Board of Directors and serves as the
public interest chair. She was recently appointed as representative from the Board of Directors to
PPAs Executive Committee.
Slattery received her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and her master's and
doctorate from Miami University. She has taught at Clarion University since 1984.
Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that
delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.

Dr. Jeanne Slattery, professor of psychology at Clarion University, recently co-authored a

chapter in Spiritually oriented trauma psychotherapy with Dr. Crystal Park (85). This edited
book was published by the American Psychological Association. Slattery and Parks chapter was
"Spirituality and making meaning: Implications for therapy with trauma survivors."
Slattery and Park, who are co-authoring a book on spirituality and trauma, which will be
published by the American Psychological Association in 2015, argue that trauma survivors often
experience a loss of meaning following a trauma, which is related to poorer outcomes; yet, if
they are able to retain or rebuild their sense of meaning, they can become resilient and perhaps
even grow following a trauma. They described the kinds of meanings that aid in becoming
resilient following a trauma, as well as those that tend to pose problems.
Slattery received her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and master's and doctorate
degrees from Miami University. She has taught at Clarion University since 1984.

Park, who teaches at the University of Connecticut, received her undergraduate degree in
psychology from Clarion University in 1985 and her doctorate from University of Delaware in
1993. She received Clarion University's Distinguished Achievement Award in 1999.
Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that
delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.

Dr. Jeanne Slattery, professor of psychology at Clarion University, presented a workshop at the
Ethics Educators workshop of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
With colleague Dea Silbertrust (Bala Cynwyd), she presented, Teaching ethics: Resources and
strategies, which considered the range of strategies available for teaching ethics effectively.
Slattery sits on the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and serves as
the Public Interest chair.
Slattery received her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and her master's and
doctorate from Miami University. She has taught at Clarion University since 1984.
Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that
delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.

Dr. Jeanne Slattery and Dr. Carie Forden, professors of psychology at Clarion University,
recently co-authored an article in Eye on Psi Chi. Slattery and Forden wrote "What Psychology
Students Learn: 10 Skills That Any Employer Will Appreciate." Rather than only focusing on the
content that a psychology major learns, which they believe is also important, Slattery and Forden
focused on the skills: interpersonal skills, critical thinking, application, writing skills and more.
They observed, many employers, especially those without a background in psychology, may not
recognize that the skills developed through a psychology major are a natural match for their
organization. Therefore, it is vital that students be able to effectively educate potential
employers, supervisors, and coworkers about their psychology-based skills in order to be more
successful both in job interviews and in the workforce.
Eye on Psi Chi is published by Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Slattery
has been advisor to the Clarion chapter since 1994.
Slattery received her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and master's and doctorate
degrees from Miami University. She has taught at Clarion University since 1984.
Forden received her doctorate from State University of New York at Stony Brook, and has taught
at Clarion University since 1992. She is currently on leave, teaching and doing research at
American UniversityCairo.
Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that
delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.