Carolyn Sutherby, Ph.D., LMSW, BCD

Carolyn Sutherby, Ph.D., LMSW, BCD

Professor of Social Work
Social Work
Email: [email protected]

Education

• PhD, Michigan State University, Social Work
• MSW, Grand Valley State University, Social Work

Biography

Carolyn is a board certified clinical social worker and supervisor. She holds dual licensure in micro and macro social work and a NASW-Michigan Certificate in Core Supervision. Carolyn is a clinical therapist providing treatment to children/adolescents, adults, and couples/families and is certified in neuropsychotherapy. She is passionate about providing clinical supervision for LLMSW's, mental health providers and consultation for clinical supervisors. Carolyn's research centers on the intersection of behavioral health within systems, alternatives to incarceration, and developing a professional clinical self.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Book Chapter
  Sutherby, C. (2019). "Sara: trauma, mental health, substance abuse, and parental rights," In J. L. Johnson (Ed.), G. Grant (Ed.), Clinical Social Work with Substance Use Disorders: Casebook Series for Substance Abuse. San Diego: Cognella Publishing.
• Journal Article
  Sutherby, C., Sharda, E., Cavanaugh, D., Woodward, A., Hughes, A. K. (2019). "Well-being, Parenting Stress, and Social Support among Kinship Caregivers," Children & Youth Service Review. 99 pp. 74-80.
• Manuscript
  Sutherby, C., Cavanaugh, D., Sharda, E., Woodward, A., Hughes, A. K. (2018). "The Relationship Between Well-Being and Meaning-Making in Kinship Caregivers," Children and Youth Services Review.
• Journal Article
  Sutherby, C. "Here They Look at Us as People”: Comparing Mothers’ Experiences with an Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Program and Incarceration." Advances in Social Work Education.

Presentations

• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C. (Author & Presenter), Council on Social Work Education Conference, "Alternatives to incarceration for mothers: Successes and Challenges," Denver, CO, (October 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C. (Author & Presenter), NASW-MI Annual Conference, "Mamas & Traumas: Working with mothers who have survived trauma," Battle Creek, MI, (September 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C. (Author & Presenter), Children of Incarcerated Parents National Conference, "Alternatives to incarceration for mothers," ASU Center for Child Wellbeing, Phoenix, AZ, (April 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C. (Author & Presenter), Sharda, L. (Author & Presenter), Cavanaugh, D. (Author & Presenter), Council on Social Work Education Conference, "Supporting kinship caregiver well- being through research, community partnership, and social work education," Orlando, FL, (November 2018).
• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C. (Author), Panel, "Social Justice Speakers Series: Women in Criminal Justice," Grand Rapids, MI, (September 2018).
• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C. (Author), Seminar, "Trauma-Informed Care with Mothers," Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI, (June 2018).
• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C. (Author & Presenter), Conference, "Trauma-Informed Care in Perinatal/Postpartum Women," Pine Rest Christian Mental Health, Grand Rapids, MI, (October 2014).
• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C., Well Spring Lutheran Services New Direction Residential Vouth Facility, "Clinical Perspectives on Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating," (April 2014).
• Oral Presentation
  Sutherby, C., Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan Foster Parent Training, "Sexuality of Children: An Overview," (August 2010).
• Presentation
  Sutherby, C., State Court Administrative Office 6th Annual Child Welfare Services Issues Conference, "Effective Use of Visitation Time," (April 2010).