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Melissa Heath


Area of Discipline / Professional Expertise
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Crisis intervention
  • School psychology
Research
  • School-based crisis intervention
Education
  • Ph.D., School Psychology (Child Clinical emphasis), Texas A&M, 1996
  • B.S., Psychology, Brigham Young University, 1975
Affiliations
  • School Psychology - Primary
Selected Publications
  • "Coping with grief: Guidelines and resources for assisting children", Intervention in School and Clinic, Heath, M. A., Leavy, D., Hansen, K., Ryan, K., Lawrence, L., & Sonntag, A. G., May, 2008  View Abstract
  • "Sexual harassment among students with educational disabilities: Perspectives of special educators", Remedial and Special Education, Young, E. L., Heath, M. A., Ashbaker, B. Y., & Smith, B., Volume in press, 2008  View Abstract
  • "The role of memorials in helping students heal", School Psychology Forum, Heath, M. A., Bingham, R., & Dean, B., April, 2008  View Abstract
  • "Developing and strengthening school-based crisis response teams", School Psychology Forum, Nickerson, A. B., & Heath, M. A., April, 2008  View Abstract
  • "History of school safety and psychological first-aid for children", Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, Heath, M. A., Ryan, K., Dean, B., & Bingham, R., Volume 7, Issue 3, Pages 206-223, August, 2007  View Abstract
  • "Crisis intervention for students of diverse backgrounds: School counselors' concerns", Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, Canada, M., Heath, M. A., Money, K., Annandale, N., Fischer, L., & Young, E. L., Volume 7, Issue 1, Pages 12-24, Oxford University Press, 2007  View Abstract
  • "[Mass-casualty events at schools: A national preparedness survey]. [Review of an article].", Communique, Heath, M. A., Volume 35, Issue 2, Pages 46-47, National Association of School Psychologists, October, 2006 
  • "School crisis plans and sensitivity to diversity: Who are we planning for?", Communique, Heath, M. A., Annandale, N. O., Ryan, K., & Smith, T. B., Volume 35, Issue 3, Pages 30-32, National Association of School Psychologists, November, 2006  View Abstract
  • "Cultural sensitivity in school-based crisis intervention", Communique, Kemple, A. E., Heath, M. A., Hansen, K., Annandale, N. O., Fischer, L., Young, E. L., & Ryan, K., Volume 34, Issue 7, Pages 34-37, National Association of School Psychologists, Bethesda, MD, April, 2006  View Abstract
  • "Sexual harassment of teachers serving students with disabilities", Research in the Schools, HEATH, M. A., Young, E. L., Ashbaker, B. Y., & Smith, B., Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages 3-12, 2005  View Abstract
  • "Bibliotherapy: A resource to facilitate emotional healing and growth", School Psychology International, HEATH, M. A., Sheen, D., Leavy, D., Young, E. L., & Money, K., Volume 26, Pages 563-580, 2005 
  • "School-based crisis intervention: Preparing all personnel to assist", HEATH, MELISSA ALLEN; Sheen, Dawn, Guilford Press, New York, April, 2005  View Abstract
  • "Understanding sexual harassment at school: A handout for teachers and parents", Helping Your Child at Home and School, a Publication of NASP, Ellie L. Young, MELISSA ALLEN, & Betty Y. Ashbaker, 2004 
  • "Responding to sexual harassment in special education settings", Journal of Teaching Exceptional Children, Ellie L. Young, MELISSA ALLEN, Betty Y. Ashbaker, Volume 36, Issue 4, Pages 62-67, 2004 
  • "Strengthening schools: Involving paraprofessionals in crisis prevention and intervention", Intervention in School and Clinic, MELISSA ALLEN, Betty Y. Ashbaker, Volume 39, Pages 139-146, 2004 
  • "Sexual harassment on the school bus: Supporting and preparing bus drivers to respond appropriately", Journal of School Violence, MELISSA ALLEN, Ellie L. Young, Betty Y. Ashbaker, Emily Heaton, E., & Marissa Parkinson, Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 101-110, 2003 
  • "Stengthening rural schools: Training paraprofessionals in crisis prevention and intervention.", Annual National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, B.Y. Ashbaker, K.A. Stott, 2003 
  • "Strengthening school support staff in basic crisis intervention", The Paragraph, B.Y. Ashbaker, M. Johnstun, D. Allen, M. Johnson, A. Paxman, N. Jones, Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 3-4, 2003 
  • "Understanding sexual harassment at school: A handout for teachers and parents.", Helping Your Child at Home and School, E.L. Young, B.Y. Ashbaker, 2003 
  • "The effects of divorce on children.", Communique, A. Brown, E.L. Young, Volume 32, Issue 3, Pages 34, 37, 2003 
  • "Evaluating interventions for children who experience parental divorce.", Communique, A. Brown, E.L. Young, Volume 32, Issue 3, Pages 38, 2003 
  • "Effective university training for school crisis intervention", The Trainers Forum, A. Jerome, A. White, D. Pope, A. Malinka, Volume 21, Issue 2, Pages 1-3, 7-9, 2002 
  • "The preparation of school psychologists for crisis intervention.", Psychology in the Schools, A. Jerome, A. White, S. Marston, S. Lamb, D. Pope, C. Rawlins, Volume 39, Pages 427-439, 2002 
  • "School counselors' preparation for and participation in crisis intervention.", Professional School Counseling, K. Burt, E. Bryan, D. Carter, R. Orsi, L. Durkan, Volume 6, Issue 2, Pages 96-102, 2002 
Experience

Teaching
  • Associate Professor, Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University, 1999


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