Academics

Overview

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center was created to address the gap between children who have experienced trauma and the mental health services they deserve.

Addressing trauma among underserved deaf and hard of hearing children.

Making a way for new innovations, treatment, and training.

Closing the gap between mental health services and accessibility.

We’ve developed a multi-tier approach to improve the quality of services and to eliminate health disparities for deaf children, adolescents, and their families. Our goals include:
  • Measures: Creating culturally and linguistically accessible tools to assess trauma symptoms and trauma-related behaviors in deaf and hard of hearing children and youth.
  • Treatments: Increasing the number of evidence-based trauma-focused interventions adapted for deaf and hard of hearing children and youth.
  • Training: Growing the number of mental health professionals trained in culturally and linguistically accessible evidence-based trauma-focused interventions.
  • Resources: Disseminating new training, resources, and screening materials to educate providers and families about the unique cultural and linguistic needs of deaf and hard of hearing children.
  • Language: Developing a new screening measure of language deprivation to provide mental health professionals with tools for identification and prevention.
 
We have created several ASL videos of resources developed by the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. You can view the links here:
 
Our Center is part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Information

Meet the Team

Poorna Kushalnagar

Strategic Research Officer

William Ennis

Associate Professor

Lori Day

Center Director / Professor

Ai Minakawa

Research Support Specialist

Patrick Boudreault

Translation Track Director

Sheila Maynard

Graduate Apprentice

Tiffany Bridgett

Human Services and Sciences

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Va'lecia Penney

Graduate Assistant

Dru Balsley

Graduate Research Assistant / DHHCRC

Sharon Baker

Evaluator

Wyatte Hall

Language Deprivation Track Director

Danielle Previ

Intervention Track Director - TF-CBT

Kasey Pendexter

Intervention Track Director - SMART

Judith Cohen

TF-CBT Co-Developer

Elizabeth Romero

Intervention Track Director - TF-CBT

Elizabeth Warner

SMART Co-Developer

FAQs

Campus Students

Yes, we welcome Gallaudet undergraduate or graduate interns who are enthusiastic about contributing to mental health research and interventions for the DHH community. To apply for an internship please contact the center directly for specific application details and requirements. Please note that spaces are limited and fill quickly, so we recommend contacting us at least one semester in advance of when you anticipate completing your internship.

Yes, we offer opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students to work as assistants, contributing to our various projects at different levels. As an assistant, you will have the chance to collaborate with experienced researchers and professionals in the field. Please reach directly for more information on application procedures and eligibility criteria.

General

Yes, we welcome visitors interested in learning more about our research and projects. To plan your visit, please contact the center in advance to schedule a meeting. If you have specific agenda items, it would be helpful to know, so we may involve other team members to join the discussion. We look forward to learning about your work, too.

Yes, whether you prefer an in-person or virtual meeting, we are open to discussions and collaborations. To schedule a meeting, please contact us.

As a part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), we welcome partnerships that align with our center’s mission. To explore collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us for more information and possibilities.

No, the DHHCRC focuses on research, training, and development of resources related to mental health within the DHH community. While the DHHCRC does not provide clinical services, our work may contribute to advancements in mental health services. If you seek clinical services, you can visit the Gallaudet University Psychology Clinic and make an appointment.

Contact Us

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center

HMB e150

(202) 307-1315

Monday
9am - 4pm
Tuesday
9am - 4pm
Wednesday
9am - 4pm
Thursday
9am - 4pm
Friday
9am - 4pm

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