Shawn Worthy

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Shawn Worthy

Professor of Human Services and Counseling

Human Services and Counseling

Office Hours

Monday - [08:30 to 11:00]
Tuesday - [08:30 to 12:30]

Biography

Dr. Worthy is currently an Associate Professor of the Human Services at The Metropolitan State College of Denver. He obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from Northern Illinois University in the discipline of clinical psychology. Dr. Worthy has served as the Chair of the Human Service Department, as well as the Interim Vice President of the Student Services Division at the Metropolitan State College of Denver.

As a faculty member Dr. Worthy has several research interests. He maintains a line of research related to sports psychology and does consulting in that area. He has conducted research on domestic violence, teen suicide and other issues related to children and families. Dr Worthy has worked clinically with adults and teens infected with HIV.

Dr. Worthy currently serves on several community boards and commissions, which focus on youth and violence. In addition, he has served as an expert on psychological and family issues to numerous print, radio, and television media outlets.

Research Interests

    Children and Family Issues Sports Psychology Equity & Diversity Issues

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Northern Illinois University

MA in Clinical Psychology

Northern Illinois University

BA in Mass Communication

University of Illinois

Published Works

    Hudson-Matthew, N. T., Worthy, C. S. (2024, November). Importance of Facilitating Cross-Cultural Online Discussion. Published by InScience Press. Worthy, C. S., Hammar, K. T., Ali, Z. (2023). Prevalence of Trauma in MSU Denver Students in Helping Professions- Preliminary Findings. , Worthy, C. S., Hammar, K. T., Ali, Z. (2023). Prevalence of Trauma in MSU Denver Students in Helping Professions- Preliminary Findings. , Worthy, C. S. (2021). The Case for Free Educational Resources in Distance Learning. International Conference of Education, Worthy, C. S. (2021). Enhancing Online Education for Underrepresented Student Populations. International Conference of Education, Miller, A., Bagwell, L. B., Felice, K., Tull, T., Worthy, C. S. . Facing the Ethical and Emotional Dilemmas of Coproduction: Fostering Student Success through the Human Services Field Program. , Miller, A., Bagwell, B., Felice, K., Tull, T., Worthy, C. S. . Facing the ethical and emotional dilemmas of coproduction. Fostering student success through the Human Services Field Program. Council for Standards in Human Services Education, cshse.org Alejano-Steele, R. A., Worthy, C. S., Tull, T., Paul, E., Ruch, K. D., Anderson, M., Schwab, N. (2013). Institutional Processes Designed to Promote Diversity and Equity at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Cuaderno de Investigacion en la Educacion, 28 . Bagwell, L. B., Worthy, C. S., Ledesma, A., Tull, T. (2013). Understanding Today's Human Services Student. , Worthy, C. S., Bagwell, L. B., Hudson, N. T. (2013). Parent/Child Stress in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence. Human Services Today/College of Education and Human Services, UnMmmmmof Wisconsin Oshkosh, (Winter 2013), N/A. http://www.uwosh.edu/hst/?p=251. Worthy, C. S., Bagwell, L. B., Ledesma, A. . Understanding the Advising Needs of Today’s Human Services Student:. Journal of Human Services/National Organization for Human Services, Worthy, C. S. (2012). Children Who Witness Domestic Violence. National Organization of Human Servces, http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/assets/Conference/nohs%20conference%20proceedings%20-%202011.pdf Worthy, C. S. (2011). Hearing Our Members. Council for Standards in Human Services Education Bulletin, http://www.cshse.org/pdfs/newsletter_fall-2011.pdf Worthy, C. S., Levine, C. (2006). Skier, Fear, & Skill Level . AIESEP World Congress Proceedings , Worthy, C. S. (2001). A Mind for Adventure . Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine , Worthy, C. S., Ferguson, B., Levine , C., Hanze , D. (2000). Exploration of Novice Women Skiers and Fear . Sports Psychology in the New Millennium International Conference Proceedings , Worthy, C. S. (2000). Never Stop Skiing . idv.com Online Magazine , Worthy, C. S. (2000). Novice Women Skiing & Fear . idv.com Online Magazine , Worthy, C. S. (2000). Battle of the Sexes . Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine , Worthy, C. S., Ferguson, B. (1999). Coping Skills in High Risk Seeking Athletes . The Third World Conference on Mental Training Proceedings , Worthy, C. S., Coney, D. (1999). Creating Growth Rather Than Problems in the Work Place . National Communications Association Annual Conference Proceedings , Worthy, C. S., Holloway, W. E., Scott , R. (1999). Study of General Skill and Cultural Sensitivity of American, South African, British and Spanish Business Students . Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences Proceedings, Holloway, W. E., Monroe, B., Worthy, C. S., Ladyga, L. (1999). Using Appreciative Inquiry to Teach Managing Workforce Diversity . 41st Mountain Plains Management Conference Proceedings , Holloway, W. E., Worthy, C. S. (1998). Adapting to Cultural Differences Through Appreciative Inquiry . Global Business Trends: Contemporary Reading (1998 Edition) Academy of Business Administration International Conference , Holloway, W. E., Worthy, C. S. (1998). Bridging the Cultural Gap Through Appreciative Inquiry . Academy of Business and Administrative Sciences International Conference Proceedings , Ball-Cook , M., Worthy, C. S. (1998). It Takes a Village to Raise a Faculty Member . Journal of Multicultural Nursing & Health , (4), 57. . Worthy, C. S. (1995). One Man, Three Agencies and a Battle With AIDS. Resolute , Worthy, C. S. (1995). To Tell or Not To Tell? . Resolute , Worthy, C. S. (1994). Living and Learning with HIV . Resolute ,