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Marilyn Peterson Armour, Ph.D. MSW
University of Texas at Austin
School of Social Work
1925 San Jacinto Blvd.
Suite 3.112C
Austin, Texas 78712
Telephone: (512) 471-3197
Fax: (512) 263-5812
E-mail: marilyn@marilynpetersonarmour.org
| EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND |
- Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, B.A. in Anthropology, 1961-1965.
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, M.S.W., 1966-1968.
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ph.D. in Social Work, 1995-2000
Major Area of Concentration: Family Studies
Dissertation Title: "The Search for Meaning in the Aftermath of Homicide: A Qualitative Study of Homicide Survivors"
Supervising Professor: Mark Umbreit, Ph.D.
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| ACADEMIC FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
- Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, (2001- present)
- Coordinator of Field Instruction, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, (1975-1976)
- Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, (1974-1996)
- Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work, University of St Thomas and the College of St Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota (1991-1998).
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| PUBLICATIONS: |
| Books: |
- Peterson, M. (1992). At Personal Risk: Boundary Violations in Professional Client Relationships. New York: W.W. Norton.
- Peterson, M. (2001). Meaning-making in a Violent Society: Offerings From Homicide Survivors. (Manuscript in preparation)
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| Journal Articles and Book Chapters: |
- Armour, M.P. (under review). The Costs and Opportunities of Professionalism as Reflected in New Careers. Social Service Review.
- Armour, M.P. (in press). The Journey of Homicide Families: A Qualitative Study of Their Post Homicide Experience. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry.
- Armour, M.P. (in press). Experiences of Homicide Survivors: Implications for Research and Practice. Trauma, Abuse, and Violence: A Review Journal.
- Bradshaw, W., Umbreit, M., Coates, R., & Peterson, M. (under review). Parents of a Murdered Child Meet the Offender: A Case Study in Mediated Dialogue. British Journal of Social Work.
- Armour, M. P., & Haug, I.E. (in press). International Perspectives on Professional Ethics. In F. Kaslow (Series Ed.) & R. Massey, & S. Massey (Vol.Eds.), Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy: Vol. 3, Interpersonal/Humanistic/Existential, New York: Wiley.
- Armour, M.P. (2001). Chapter 2: Principle 1: Subprinciples 1.7 through 1.13 Responsibility to Clients. In User’s Guide to the AAMFT Code of Ethics. Washington, D.C. American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Storm, C., Peterson, M.,. & Tomm, C. (1997). Multiple Relationships in Supervision: Stepping Up to Complexity. In T. Todd & C. Storm (Eds.), The Complete Systemic Supervisor: Context, Philosophy, and Pragmatics. Needham, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
- Peterson, M. (1994). Client Harm and Professional Accountability: A Feminist Model. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy 6(3), 49-67.
- Thompson, P., Shapiro, M., Nielson, L., & Peterson, M. (l989). Supervision Strategies to Prevent Sexual Abuse by Therapists and Counselors. In B. Sanderson, (Ed.) It's Never Okay: A Handbook for Professionals on Sexual Exploitation by Counselors and Therapists. St. Paul, MN: Department of Corrections.
- Nielson, L.,Peterson, M.,Shapiro, M., & Thompson, P. (l989) Supervision Approaches in Cases of Boundary Violations and Sexual Victimization. In B. Sanderson (Ed.). It's Never Okay: A Handbook for Professionals on Sexual Exploitation by Counselors and Therapists. St. Paul, MN: Department of Corrections.
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| Book Reviews: |
- Peterson, M. (1996). Ethical Decision Making in Therapy: Feminist Perspectives [Review of Ethical decision making in therapy: Feminist perspectives.] Affilia 11(3), 391-393.
- Peterson, M. (1995). Living With Contradictions: Controversies in Feminist Social Ethics [Review of Living with contradictions: Controversies in feminist social ethics]. Affilia 10(2), 210-211.
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| Newsletters and Final Reports: |
- Armour, M.P. (2001). Demystifying the 2001 AAMFT Code of Ethics: Subprinciples 1.7 through 1.13. Family Therapy News 32(5), 28-30.
- Armour, M.P. (2001). The Search for Meaning in the Aftermath of Homicide, Part 1. Perspectives 3(3), 7-13.
- Peterson, M. (1999). Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision. American Family Therapy Academy Newsletter, Winter.
- Peterson, M. (1997). The AFTA Media Guide. American Family Therapy Academy Newsletter, Summer.
- Peterson, M. (1993). Speak Out. Family Therapy News, 24(5), 2.
- Peterson, M. (1993). Covert Agendas in Supervision: Identifying the Real Culprit. The Supervision Bulletin of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, VI(1), 1-7.
- Peterson, M. (1993). Acknowledging Power: The Professional's Struggle with Boundaries. In Trust, 4(5), 14-17.
- Peterson, M. (l991). Should We Leave Well Enough Alone. American Family Therapy Academy Newsletter, No.46.
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| Video Productions: |
- Peterson, M. (1993). Boundary Dilemmas in the Supervisory Relationship. Department of Social Work. University of St. Thomas.
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. (1992). Supervision Series: Dual Relationships in the Supervisory Relationship. Washington, D.C. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (participant).
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| FIELDS OF PRESENT MAJOR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST |
- General:
Social Work Practice
Social Work Research
- Specific:
Families of Homicide Victims
Professional Ethics and Boundaries
Clinical Supervision
Cross Cultural Studies
Restorative Justice
Qualitative Analysis
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| TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS |
- Graduate Seminars:
Theories of Family Intervention
Professional Ethics
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Social Work Methods
Clinical Supervision and Consultation
- Post Graduate Seminars:
Clinical Supervision (Advanced practice course)
Teaching Cultural Competence in Supervision (Advanced practice course)
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| DISSERTATION COMMITTEES |
- David Franklin (SocialWork) (Member) 2001
- Catherine Crisp (Social Work) (Member) 2001
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| DEPARTMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS |
| School of Social Work Committees: |
- Member, Executive Committee (2001 to present)
- Member, Clinical Social Work Concentration (2001 to present)
- Member, Diversity Committee (2001 to present)
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| PAPERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES |
| National Conferences: |
- Armour, M.P. "Managing Multiple Roles and Monitoring Problematic Situations", Paper presented at the National Hemophilia Foundation, 53rd Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, November 15, 2001.
- Armour, M.P "The Search for Meaning in the Aftermath of Homicide". Paper presented at Society for Social Work and Research, 5th Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, January 20, 2001.
- Terry, L., Haug, I., Peterson, M., Tomm, K., Martin, T., & Cole, A. "Dual Relationships: Continuing the Conversation", 52nd Annual Conference, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Chicago, Illinois, November 3, 1994.
- Peterson, M. "Boundary Dilemmas in Supervision", 51st Annual Conference, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Anaheim, California, October 8, 1993.
- Peterson, M. "Betrayal of Trust: Treating Victims of Professional Misconduct", 51st Annual Conference, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Anaheim, California, October 8, 1993.
- Peterson, M. "Power and Innocence: Denial of Power as the Precursor to Boundary Violations.", 50th Annual Conference, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Miami, Florida, 1992.
- Peterson, M. "Codes of Ethics: Dangerously Delegating Our Morality", 48th Annual Conference, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C., October 6, 1990.
- Peterson, M. "After Hours and Extracurricular Activities: Ethics and the Clinical Relationship", 47th Annual Conference, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C., October 27, 1989.
- Peterson, M. & Thompson, P. "Supervision Strategies to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Clients By Therapists, 44th Annual Conference, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C., 1986
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| Regional Conferences: |
- Armour, M.P. "The Search for Meaning in the Aftermath of Homicide: A Qualitative Study of Families of Homicide Victims and Its Implications for Social Work", National Association of Social Work, 25th Annual State Conference, Austin, Texas, October 11, 2001.
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| GUEST LECTURES AND TRAINING (full list available upon request) |
- "Helping Social Service Agencies Become Culturally Competent", Latinos in Social Work, Austin, Texas, September 18, 2001.
- "Meaning-making in the Face of Violence", National Restorative Justice Training Institute, 2001. St Paul, Minnesota, June 12, 2001.
- "Ethics in Ministry: Establishing Boundaries, Preserving Connections, and Restoring Hope” for clergy. Church Leadership in Nebraska. Omaha, Nebraska, April 10-11, 2001.
- "Meaning-making in the Face of Violence", Second Annual Victim Offender Mediation/Dialogue Training and Awareness Symposium. Austin, Texas, April 20-21, 2001.
- "Approaching the Victim’s Family: Dispelling Stereotypes and Recognizing Reality", Texas Defender Service Mitigation Seminar, Austin, Texas, February 9, 2001.
- "Ethics and Boundaries in the Supervisory Relationship", Field Instructors Administrative Workshop, University of Texas at Austin. Austin, Texas, January 12, 2001.
- "Managing Professional Boundaries, Adult Protective Services, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 6, 2000.
- 3-week training session in "The Complexities and Challenges of the Supervisory Relationship” for supervisors at Ramsey Country Social Service, St. Paul, Minnesota, September-October, 2000.
- 2-day training session in "The Role of Context in Professional Boundaries", for delegates from member state boards of social work licensure, 20th Annual Education Meeting of the American Association of State Social Work Boards, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1999.
- "Managing Dual Relationships and Preventing Boundary Violations", 20th Annual Education Meeting of the American Association of State Social Work Boards, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1999.
- 2-day training session in "Shades of Gray: Ethical Dilemmas of Practice", for clinicians, National Association of Social Workers, South Dakota Chapter, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1999.
- "The Ethical Helping Professional: Establishing Boundaries, Preserving Connections, and Restoring Hope for Individuals, Couples, and Families", School of Social Work, University of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998.
- "Ethics in the Trenches: Boundaries for Helping Professionals", Kansas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Topeka, Kansas, 1998.
- "Social Work Symposium: Ethics and Boundaries in Professional Relationships", Mayo Clinic, School of Continuing Medical Education, Rochester, Minnesota, 1998.
- "Power, Privilege, and Oppression in Clinical Supervision", University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas and the College of St. Catherine, and Augsburg College. St. Paul, Minnesota. 1998.
- "It Takes a Community: Raising Children in the Year 2000", North Dakota Family Based Services Association, Fargo, North Dakota, 1997.
- "Boundary Dilemmas in Supervision", North Dakota Family Based Services Association, Fargo, North Dakota, 1997.
- "Power and Boundaries: Dilemmas in Ministerial Practice", Minneapolis and St. Paul Area Lutheran Synods, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1996.
- "Ethics in the Trenches: Boundaries for Health Care Staff", Institute for Family Therapy and Training, Anchorage, Alaska, 1996.
- "Authority and Responsibility in the Practice of Ministry. Tri-Synod Theological Conference, Dallas, Texas, 1995.
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| CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS |
- "Complicated Bereavement", Loss and Grief: Individual and Family Perspectives, School of Social Work, Austin, Texas, October 3, 2001.
- "Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision", Ethics and Social Work Practice, School of Social Work, Austin, Texas, April 12, 2001
- "Power Relationships in Supervision", Social Work Methods II, School of Social Work, Austin, Texas, April 30, 2001.
- "Social Constructionist Theory as Applied to Research on the Lived Experience of Family Members of Homicide Victims", Social Work Methods II, School of Social Work, Austin, Texas, April 4, 2001.
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| SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE EXPERIENCE |
- Psychotherapist, Private psychotherapy practice. Specialization in family systems. Services to individuals, couples families, and adult groups. 1978-present.
- Supervisor, On-site and off-site services to social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, and substance abuse specialists supervised in groups and individually. 1978 to present.
- Consultant, Organizational development services to public and private social service agencies and cleric organizations. 1978 to present.
- Director of Professional Services, Family Services of St. Paul, St. Paul, Minnesota. 1976- 1978
- Caseworker I & II, Family and Children’s Service, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1968-1975.
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| PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: |
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) – Minnesota Certificate Number 1620 - Current
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Minnesota Certificate Number 74 - Current
- Board Certified in Clinical Social Work (BCCSW)-National Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, National Registry of Health Care Providers in Clinical Social Work. Certificate Number 13393 – Current
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| HONORS: |
- Texas Excellence Teaching Award, University of Texas, School of Social Work, 2001-2002.
- Distinguished Service Award, Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, 2000.
- University of Minnesota Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, 1999.
- Clara Louise Myers Lectureship Award, School of Social Work, University of Missouri, 1995.
- Distinguished Alumni Award, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, 1992.
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| PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: |
- Member, Professional Standards Committee, Joint Committee of NASW and the Minnesota Society of Clinical Social Work, 1993-1997.
- Chairperson, Ethics Committee, American Family Therapy Academy, 1994-1997.
- Member, Ethics Committee, American Family Therapy Academy, 1997-present.
- Member, Judicial Council, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, 1995-1998.
- Chairperson and Co-Chairperson, Ethics Committee, Minnesota Society of Clinical Social Work, 1984-1991.
- Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, 1988-present.
- Charter Member, American Family Therapy Academy, 1979-present.
- Member, Society for Social Work and Research, 2000 to present.
- Member, Council on Social Work Education, 2000 to present.
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| CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: |
- Member, Advisory Board, Department of Social Work, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, Minnesota. 1994 to present.
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