Scripture
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Biography
Kristen has worked as a licensed social worker and has held several positions providing social work services to adults, children, and families. She has worked in occupational health for over a decade. She is extremely passionate about well-being in the workplace. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on occupational health issues. She engages in community partnerships, boards, committees, and coalitions at local, regional and state levels to promote education and outreach on occupational health prevention. She is equally passionate about integrating faith and social work practice. She has worked part-time for many years in a faith-based counseling practice.
Kristen has taught in both the BSW and MSW programs since 2010. While at Roberts, she spent 2 years teaching social work courses to Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women in Brooklyn, NY.
Specialty Areas:
- Worker Wellness
- Psychosocial Occupational Health Hazards
- Stress and Resilience
- Workplace Bullying
- The Integration of Faith and social work practice
- Faith-based CBT/psychotherapy
Recent Scholarship Publications & Presentations:
- Rajamohan S, Chalmers K, Bennett E, Brzoza S (2023). Fostering Resilience in Nursing Through R.E.S.T., Journal of Christian Nursing, 40(1):20-27. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001016. PMID: 36469873.
- Problem Gambling Conference 2023: To Thrive or Not to Thrive: Work Stress and Resilience
- University of Rochester: Thrive or Not to Thrive: Work/Academic Stress and Resilience (2023)
- University of Rochester Occupational and Environmental Grand Rounds: Workplace Stress and Resilience Training in Health Care (2021) & Workplace Bullying: A Preventable Workplace Hazard (2023)
- Department of Health Occupational Health Clinic Network Quarterly Meeting: Workplace Bullying: A Preventable Workplace Hazard (2022)
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 158(IUOE Local 158): Work Stress and Resilience (2021); Fatigue and the Workplace (2022); Communication in the Workplace (2023)
- Work Stress and Resilience Series for Teachers: Occupational Health Clinical Center Collaboration (2021-2022)
Awards:
- Barbara S. Muller Teaching Excellence Award 2017
Professional Activity:
- NY State PARSE Coalition Member (Preventing Addiction and Supporting Recovery in Employment)