CPSE :: 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