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Elizabeth
Rohan, PhD, LCSW
Program
Director of Research/Counselor
Education
- Ph.D. in Sociology and
Social Work, Boston University (2005)
- M.S.W. with Clinical
Specialization, Boston College (1990)
- B.A. in Sociology, Summa
Cum Laude, Boston College (1989)
Relevant Experience
Dr. Rohan enjoys traveling, dancing, and spending time with her
husband and two children. She has been employed as an Adjunct
Instructor, a clinical oncology social worker in acute health
care centers, and a counselor in private practice. Dr. Rohan is
also experienced in obtaining funding for psychosocial research
and in carrying out all aspects of such research and in clinical
social work supervision.
Supervision Style
Dr.
Rohan’s supervision style combines didactic and supportive
approaches. Education is an essential part of supervision, but
it is only part of the story. Supportive supervision offers
social workers the opportunity to develop insight into their ego
strengths to help them cope with the stresses of their work. Dr.
Rohan completed a one-year certification course on social work
supervision at Simmons University in 1996.
Research Interests and
Clinical Specialties
Dr. Rohan’s research interests are primarily in the areas of
health care, oncology, health care professionals, and
multidisciplinary collaboration. Her clinical social work
counseling specialties include working with individuals and
families dealing with chronic illness, terminal illness, and
bereavement issues.
Courses Taught
Introductory Sociology (Sociology Department, Boston College)
Social Psychology (Sociology Department, Boston College)
Research I (School of Social Work, Boston University)
Publications
Doctoral Dissertation,
completed May, 2005: An Exploration of Vicarious
Traumatization: Effects of Repeated Exposure to Death and
Dying on Oncology Social Workers, Physicians, and Nurses
Berkman, B., Holmes, W.,
Robinson, M., Rohan, E., Shearer, S., and Simmons, J.
(1997). Ambulatory Geriatric patients of primary care
physicians: Predictors of mental and social health needs.
Journal of Clinical Geropsychology,3(3), 213-226.
Berkman, B., Rohan, E., and
Sampson, S. (1994). Myths and biases related to cancer in
the elderly. Cancer, 74, 2004-2008.
Rohan, E., Berkman, B.,
Walker, S., and Holmes, W. (1993). The geriatric oncology
patient: ageism in social work practice. Journal of
Gerontological Social Work, 23 (1/2), 201-223.
Honors and Awards
* Recipient of Scholarship from the Louis Lowy Fund in
Gerontology and Social Welfare
* Recipient of two-year Social Work Dissertation Grant, American
Cancer Society
* Recipient of one-year Post-Masters Social Work Training Grant,
American Cancer Society
* Order of the Cross and Crown, Honor Society of Boston College,
College of Arts and Sciences
Conference Presentations
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“Exploring Vicarious Traumatization in Oncology
Health Professionals,” Society for Social Work
Research Annual Meeting, Miami, FL |
January 2005 |
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“Vicarious Traumatization in Social Work: Using
Health Care as a Case Example,” National Association
of Social Workers, Georgia Chapter Annual
Conference, Marietta, GA |
October 2004 |
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“Vicarious Traumatization in Oncology Health
Professionals: Exploring the Effects of Repeated
Exposure to Death and Dying on Oncology Social
Workers, Physicians, and Nurses,” Association of
Oncology Social Workers, Annual Meeting, Washington,
DC |
May
2004 |
| “The
Nuance and the Nuisance of Using a Mixed Methods
Research Design,” Society for Social Work Research
Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA |
January 2004 |
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“American Indian Perspectives on Death and Dying,”
Association of Oncology Social Workers, Annual
Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia. |
April 2000 |
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“The Geriatric
Oncology Patient: Ageism in Social Work Practice,”
Association of Oncology Social Workers, Annual
Meeting, New York, NY. |
April 1993 |
| “The
Geriatric Oncology Patient: Ageism in Social Work
Practice,” The Gerontological Society of America,
Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. |
November 1993 |
Invited Presentations
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“Treating the Geriatric Oncology Patient,”
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inpatient Nursing
Staff, Boston, MA. |
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| “Treating the
Geriatric Oncology Patient,” Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute, Outpatient Nursing Staff, Boston, MA. |
April 18, 1996 |
| “The Elderly
Oncology Patient,” DFCI Social Work Staff
Development Program, Boston, MA. |
January 22, 1996 |
| “Psychosocial
Perspective on Chronic Diseases,” Massachusetts
General Hospital Institute of Health Professions,
Graduate Program in Dietetics, Boston, MA. |
January 10, 1994 |
| “The
Geriatric Oncology Patient: Ageism in Social Work
Practice,” Massachusetts General Hospital, Social
Work Grand Rounds, Boston, MA. |
May 20, 1993 |
| “The Impact of
Primary Nursing on the Patient with Chronic Complex
Issues in the Acute Care Setting,” Massachusetts
General Hospital, Primary Nursing Grand Rounds,
Boston, MA. |
March 26, 1992 |
| “Not Just a
Surgical Patient: Talking with Adults about Their
Cancer: A Challenge in Caring,” conference sponsored
by Massachusetts General Hospital Orthopaedic
Nursing Service, Boston, MA. |
November 8, 1991 |
| “The Impact of
Primary Nursing in the Care of the Frail Elderly
Patient,” Massachusetts General Hospital, Primary
Nursing Grand Rounds, Boston, MA. |
March 21, 1991 |
Certifications and Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Georgia)
Professional Organizations
NASW
National Association of Social Workers
AOSW
Association of Oncology Social Workers
ASA American Sociological Association
GA SWOG Georgia Social Work Oncology Group
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