Recent CoursesConsultation In School Settings
Implementing School-Based Prevention Programs
Multi Cultural Issues In School Psychology
Proseminar In School Psychology
S/T: Practicum In School Psychology
S/T: Social And Emotional Development Across Childhood And Adolescence
Personal StatementUrging all of us to open our minds and hearts so that we can know beyond the boundaries of what is acceptable, so that we can think and rethink, so that we can create new visions. I celebrate teaching that enables transgressions-a movement against and beyond boundaries. It is a movement which makes education the practice of freedom.” Bell Hooks, (1994)
These words reflect a commitment to help students move beyond a conventional acceptance to create a vision that is rooted in knowledge and experience, but can break ground into new territory. These words reflect my teaching philosophy.
My work focuses on preparing psychologists to meet the mental health needs of children within a varity of settings. The goal for all of my students is that they are able to analyze information in a manner that yields innovative thinking and practices that will address the challenges to the mental health of children within schools and society.
Teaching Specializations/InterestsSchool Based Mental Health Services
Social Justice in Mental Health
Working with Underserved Populations
Consultation Theory and Practice
Culturally Competent Practices
Prevention Programming
Closing the Achievement Gap
School Psychology and Social Justice
Adlerian Psychology
Research InterestsCulturally Competent Consultatoion
Social Jusice in Mental Health and Education
Closing the Achievement Gap
Couple and Family Therapy
Book ChaptersDurham,J. Conway, F. (2010). Shame as and accelerator for the cycle of underachievement of African American latency age boys. In K. Vaughans, W.Speilberg (Eds.). The Psychological World of Black Boys and Adolescents. CT: Praeger Press.
Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Shalonda Kelly, Jennifer Durham (2008). African American Couples In Therapy. In Alan Gurman (Eds.). Clinical Handbook Of Couple Therapy. (pp. 681-697). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Invited Presentation/LectureJennifer I. Durham, Psy.D. (2010, May). Consultation for Social Justice: A Role for School Psychologists. Adelphi University School Psychology Forum.
Jennifer I. Durham, Psy.D. (2010, February). Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps. Sesame Street, New York, New York.
Jennifer I. Durham, Psy.D. (2009, November). Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps: Roles for Student Support Personnel. Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
Conference Presentations/PapersDurham, J (2010). The Psychodynamics of Structural Racism in Education as a Barrier to Social Justice. In Association for the Psychoanalysis of Culture and Society. New Brunswirk, New Jersey.
Durham, J. (2010). The Achievement gap and Social Justice: Roles for School Psychologists. In National Association of School Psychologists. Chicago, Illinois.
Durham, J. (2010). Consulation for Social Justice: A Model for School Psychologists. In National Association of School Psychologists. Chicago, Illinois.
DUrham, J, (2009). An Adlerican Perscription for Closing the Achievement Gap. In Association for the Psychoanalysis of Culture and Society. New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Durham, J. (2009). An Adlerian Perscription for Closing the Achievement Gap. In North American Society for Adlerian Psychology. Tuscon Arizona.
Honors and AccomplishmentsPeterson Prize 11/04
Superior service and contributions to the community
New Jersey Minority Achievers Award 11/03
Exemplary professional and public service
Millicent Starbuck Scott Award 5/92
Outstanding Contribution to Education by Psychology
New Jersey Psychological Association
Virginia Bennett Award 5/89
Outstanding Contributions to the Enhancement of the Educational
Experience for Minority Group Children
The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Rutgers University
Professional ActivitiesAmerican Psychological Association
National Association of School Psychologists
Association of Black Psychologists
Association for the Psychoanalysis and Society
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
Community and Corporate LeadershipBoard of Directors: St. James Preparatory School, Newark, New Jersey
Facilitator: Racial Equity Task Force, Communities In Schools, Inc., Crystal City Maryland
Consultant: Ministry of Education, St. Christopher, West Indies
Consultant: Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Teaneck, New Jersey
Licenses & CertificationsCertified School Psychologist: New Jersey
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