BUChristine Helfrich, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
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          Peer-Reviewed Books and Book Chapters

          Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

          Manuals (some PDF downloads available)

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          Invited Presentations and Symposia

          Peer-Reviewed Presentations

 

Peer-Reviewed Books And Book Chapters (*Underline denotes senior author):

 

Hammel, J., Finlayson, M., Kielhofner, G., Helfrich, C.A., & Peterson, E. (2002). Educating scholars of practice: An approach to preparing tomorrow’s researchers. In P. Christ & M. Scaffa (Editors): Education for Occupational therapy in Health Care: Strategies for the New Millenium (pp. 157-176. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, Inc.

 

Kielhofner, G., Borell, L., Friedheim, L., Goldstein, K., Helfrich, C.A., Jonsson, H., Josephsson, S., Mallinson, T. & Nygard, L. (2002). Crafting occupational life. In G. Kielhofner (Ed.), A model of human occupation: Theory and application (pp. 124-144). Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (Ed.). (2001). Domestic violence across the lifespan: The role of occupational therapy. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, Inc.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2000). Domestic violence: Implications & guidelines for occupational therapy practitioners. In P. Rita & F. Cottrell (Eds.), Proactive approaches in psychosocial occupational therapy (pp. 309-316). Thorofare, NJ: Slack.

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (*Underline Denotes Senior Author):

 

Helfrich, C.A., Fujuira, G, & Rutkowski, V. (2008). Mental health characteristics of women in domestic violence shelters. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23, 437-453.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Fogg, L, (2007). Outcomes of a life skills intervention for homeless adults with mental illness. Journal of Primary Prevention, 28, 313-326.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Beer, D. (2007) Use of the FirstSTEp Screening Tool with Children Exposed to Domestic Violence and Homelessness: A Group Case Study. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 27(2), 63-76.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Aviles, A., Walens, D., Badiani,C., Sabol, P. (2006). Life skill interventions with homeless people: Youth, domestic violence and mental illness. Homelessness in America: Perspectives, Characterizations, and Considerations for Occupational Therapy. (Special Issue of Occupational Therapy in Health Care), 20, (3/4), 189-207.

 

Aviles A. & Helfrich, C.A. (2006). Homeless Youth: Causes, Consequences and the Role of Occupational Therapy. Homelessness in America: Perspectives, Characterizations, and Considerations for Occupational Therapy. (Special Issue of Occupational Therapy in Health Care), 20 (3/4), 99-114.

 

Braveman, B., Kielhofner, G., Albrecht, G., and Helfrich, C.A. (2006) Experiences of twelve men during a one year period following completion of a vocational rehabilitation program for people with AIDS, Work, 27 (3), 267-276.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Badiani, C. & Simpson, E. (2006). Worker role identity development of women with disabilities who experience domestic violence, Work, 27 (3), 319-329.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Simpson, E. (2006) Improving services for lesbian clients: What do domestic violence agencies need to do? Health Care for Women International, 27, 344-361.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Rivera, Y. (2006). Employment skills and domestic violence survivors: A shelter-based intervention. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. 22 (1), 33-48.

 

Simpson, E. & Helfrich, C.A. (2005). Lesbian survivors of intimate partner violence: Provider perspectives on barriers to accessing services. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services,18(2), 39-59.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Finlayson, M., & Lysack, C. (2005). Using a mentoring community to build programs of research: Lessons learned and recommendations from the CORE experience. Journal of Allied Health, 34(2), e35-e54. Retrieved from http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/asahp/jah

 

Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Hammel, J., Helfrich, C.A., Thomas, J., Wilson, T., & Head-Ball, D. (2005). A model of university-community partnerships for occupational therapy scholarship and practice. Occupational Therapy in Health Care. 19, 47-70.

 

Braveman, B., Helfrich, C.A., Kielhofner, G., & Albrecht, G. (2004). The Experiences of 12 Men with AIDS Who Attempted to Return to Work. The Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy, 13(3), 69-83.

 

Levin, M. & Helfrich, C. A. (2004). Mothering role identity and competence among parenting and pregnant homeless adolescents. Journal of Occupational Science, 11(3), 95-104.

 

Aviles, A.M. & Helfrich, C.A. (2004). Life skill service needs: Perspectives of homeless youth. Journal of Youth and Adolescence , 33(2), 101-112.

 

Gorde, M., Helfrich, C.A. & Finlayson, M. (2004). Trauma symptoms and life skill needs of domestic violence victims. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 19 (6), 691-708.

 

Dalmonte, J., Finlayson, M. & Helfrich, C.A. (2004). In their own words: Coping Processes Among Women Aging with Multiple Sclerosis. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 17 (3/4), 115-137.

 

Kielhofner, G., Hammel, J., Finlayson, M., Helfrich, C.A., Taylor, R. (2004). Documenting outcomes of occupational therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 58(1), 15-23

 

Braveman, B., Helfrich, C.A., Kielhofner, G., & Albrecht, G. (2003). The narratives of 12 men living with AIDS. The Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 13 (3), 143-157.

 

Abelenda, J. & Helfrich, C.A. (2003). Family resilience and mental illness: The role of occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 19 (1), 25-39.

 

Braveman, B., Helfrich, C.A., & Fisher, G. (2002). Developing and maintaining community partnerships within a scholarship of practice. Occupational Therapy in Healthcare, 15(1/2), 109-125.

 

Copolillo, A., Peterson, E.W., & Helfrich, C.A. (2002). Being an academic instructor and a clinician in occupational therapy: Benefits, challenges, and strategies for success. Occupational Therapy in Healthcare, 15(1/2), 127-143.

 

Braveman, B., & Helfrich, C.A. (2001). Occupational identity: Exploring the narratives of three men living with AIDS. Journal of Occupational Science, 8(2), 25-31.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Aviles, A. (2001). Occupational therapy’s role with victims of domestic violence: Assessment and intervention. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 16(3/4), 53-70.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Lafata, M.J., MacDonald, S.L., Aviles, A. & Collins, L. (2001). Domestic abuse across the life span: Definitions, identification and risk factors for occupational therapists. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 16(3/4), 5-34.

 

Johnston, J.L., Adams, R., Helfrich, C.A. (2001). Knowledge and attitudes of occupational therapy practitioners regarding wife abuse. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 16(3/4), 35-52.

 

Lafata, M.J., & Helfrich, C.A. (2001). The occupational therapy elder abuse checklist. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 16(3/4), 141-161.

 

MacDonald, S.L. & Helfrich, C.A. (2001). Shaken baby syndrome: Assessment and treatment in occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 16 (3/4), 111-125.

 

Nave, J., Helfrich, C.A. & Aviles, A. (2001). Child witnesses of domestic violence: A case study using the OT PAL. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 16(3/4), 127-140.

 

Walens, D., Helfrich, C.A., Aviles, A. & Horita, L. (2001). Assessing needs and developing interventions with new populations: A community process of collaboration. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 16(3/4), 71-95.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Fisher, G. & Kielhofner, G. (2000). Definitions of service in urban community contexts: Consumer perspectives. Journal of Allied Health, 29, 71-78.

 

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Manuals:

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2006a). Food management: A life skills intervention. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago.  Click to download PDF (large file).

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2006b). Money management: A life skills intervention. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago. Click to download PDF (large file).

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2006c). Home and self care: A life skills intervention. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago. Click to download PDF (large file).

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2006d). Safe community participation: A life skills intervention. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago.  Click to download PDF (large file).

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2006e). Curriculum Manual: Older Adults Program of the Counseling Center of Lakeview. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago.

 

Blackwell, A. & Helfrich, C.A. (2003). Intervention Guide to the OT PAL. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago.

 

Townsend, S.C., Carey, P.D., Hollins, N.L., Helfrich, C.A., Blondis, M., Hoffman, A., Collins, L., Knudson, J., Blackwell, A. (2001). A user’s manual for the Occupational Therapy Psychosocial Assessment of Learning (OT PAL) (Version 1.0). The Model Of Human Occupation Clearinghouse, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Invited Presentations and Symposia:

 

Helfrich, C., Agustin, Y., Goldfinger, M., Kim, T., & Rothberg, J. (2007, November). Perspectives on homelessness: A Multi-disciplinary approach. Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Schweitzer Fellows Program, Boston, MA.

 

Helfrich, C., Walens, D., Simpson, E., Levin, M. & Sabol, P. (2007, April). Life-Skills Intervention for Homeless Adults with Mental Illness: Practical Training and Application. All Day Institute conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

 

Allen, T., Helfrich, C.A., Sabol, P.S., & Simpson, E.K. (2007, February). Homeless mentally ill adults: Findings from living skills interventions. Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Simpson, E., Sabol, P., Levin, M. & Walens, D. (2006, September). Practical training and application of life skills interventions. Workshop conducted at the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Springfield, Il.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2006, April). Ethical issues in conducting research with domestic violence victims. Panel presentation on Ethics in Violence Research with Vulnerable Populations with Sarah Ullman, Larry Bennett, Carl Bell, Charles Hoehne & Margaret Luft. University of Illinois at Chicago, Institutional Review Board Continuing Education Course, Chicago, IL.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2005, September). Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Principles and Practices, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. Chicago, IL.

 

Helfrich, C.A., (2003, June). Using consumer and agency staff input to develop interventions for domestic violence victims. Panel presentation at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s 83rd Annual Conference and Expo, Washington, D.C.

 

Hammel, J., Helfrich, C.A., Suarez-Balcazar, Y. & Ball, D.J. (2002, November). Developing community partnerships to support research. Workshop conducted for the Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CORE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Finlayson, M., & Taylor, R. (2002, November). Establishing dynamic traditions of research. Workshop conducted for the Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CORE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.

 

Kielhofner, G., Helfrich, C.A., & Taylor, R. (2002, November). Generating publications: Effective strategies for increasing faculty productivity in writing. Workshop conducted for the Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CORE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2002, September). Domestic violence: The role of occupational therapy. Half day workshop conducted at the Fourth Annual International Neuropsychiatry Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2002, September). Using school based assessments: Occupational Therapy Psychosocial Assessment of Learning (OT PAL), School Setting Interview (SSI), and School Function Assessment (SFA). Full day workshop conducted at the Fifty second Annual Conference on Exceptional Children, Greensboro, NC.

 

Scheinholtz, M., Henry, A., Helfrich, C.A., Cohn, E., & Jacobs, K. (2002, May). Families and schools together (FAST) project: Psychosocial intervention for children and families. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Miami, FL.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2001, April). Occupational therapy’s role on families and schools together (FAST) team. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

 

Scheinholtz, M., Jackson, L., Jacobs, K., Frolek-Clark, G., Swinth, Y., Dorman, W., Schultz, S., Beins, K., Helfrich, C.A., Collins, L., Jaffe, E., & Polichino, J. (2001, April). Mental health of children and youth: Prevention and intervention. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

 

Scheinholtz, M., Learnard, L., Haiman, S., Helfrich, C.A., Hildenbrand, W. (2001, April). Mental health partnership update and Surgeon General’s report. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

 

Scheinholtz, M., Hanft, B., Haiman, S., Helfrich, C.A., Learnard, L., & Hildenbrand, W. (2000, April). American Occupational Therapy Association mental health partnership project: Update. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.

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Peer-Reviewed Presentations:

 

Helfrich, C., Simpson, E.K. & Sabol, P.S. (2009, April). A Case Study Examining The Application Of The Transtheoretical Model Of Change And Social Learning Theory In A Life Skills Intervention For Homeless Adults With Mental Illness Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Houston, TX.

 

Helfrich, C., Simpson, E.K. & Sabol, P.S. (2009, April). Cognitive Functioning In Adults With Mental Illness At Risk For Homelessness Using Social Learning Based Life Skill Interventions. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Houston, TX.

 

Simpson, E.K & Helfrich, C. (2009, April). Lesbian Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: The  Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Providing Culturally Competent Services to Underserved Populations. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Houston, TX.

 

Helfrich, C., Simpson, E.K. & Sabol, P.S. (2009, April). Stage Of Change As The Determinant Of  Outcomes on A Life Skills Intervention For Adults With Mental Illness At Risk For Homelessness. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Houston, TX.

 

Helfrich, C.  (2008, November). Cognitive Functioning in Adults with Mental Illness at Risk for Homelessness Using Social Learning Based Life Skill Interventions. Workshop conducted at the Seventh Annual Cognitive Symposium, Natick Massachusetts.

 

Allen, T., Helfrich, C., Sabol, P. & Simpson, E. (2008, October). Homeless Adults with Mental Illness: Findings from a Life Skills Intervention. Workshop conducted at the 60th Institute on Psychiatric Services, Chicago, Illinois.

 

Helfrich, C. A. (2008, September). Homelessness and Mental Illness: Life Skill Intervention Needs. Workshop conducted at the Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy Conference, Westford, Massachusetts.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Allen, T. (2007, February). How do life skills and residential stability support recovery? Roundtable conducted at Habits and Rehabilitation: Promoting Participation, Pacific Grove, CA.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Sabol, P. & Levin, M. (2006, April). Homeless Adults with Mental Illness: Findings from a Life Skills Interventions. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC.

 

Richter, P. & Helfrich, C.A. (2005, December). 21st Century Seniors: A Psycho-social Rehabilitation Day Program for Older Adults with Mental Illness. Workshop conducted at the Governor’s Conference on Aging, Chicago, IL.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Walens, D. & Sabol, P. (2005, November). Life Skills Interventions with Homeless People. Workshop conducted at the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Oak Brook, IL.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Walens, D. & Sabol, P. (2005, April). Life Skills Interventions with Homeless People. Workshop conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2003, September). Functional capacity and service use of disabled domestic violence victims. Keynote panel at the 8th International Conference on Family Violence: Working Together to End Abuse, San Diego, CA.

 

Helfrich, C.A. (2003, September). Mental health and function among women in domestic violence shelters. Poster Session at the 8th International Conference on Family Violence: Working Together to End Abuse, San Diego, CA.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Aviles, A. (2002, November). Mental health needs and service use of domestic violence victims with disabilities. Paper presented at the meeting of the Social Action vs. The Disease Model: The Medicalization of Domestic Violence, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Mental Health Training, Oakbrook, IL.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Aviles, A. & Schlosser, C. (2002, June). Longitudinal service needs of domestic violence survivors. Paper presented at the meeting of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Conference, Stockholm.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Collins, L.L. (2002, June). Occupational Therapy Psychosocial Assessment of Learning (OT PAL) administration and use. Paper presented at the meeting of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Conference, Stockholm.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Gorde, M. (2002, June). Needs assessment of domestic violence survivors. Paper presented at the meeting of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Conference, Stockholm.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Gorde, M., Aviles, A., & Collins, L. (2002, May). Service needs of domestic violence victims across the lifespan. Panel moderator at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Miami, FL.

 

Hammel, J., Forsyth, K., Mathiowetz, V., Lysack, C., Braveman, B., Helfrich, C.A., Velozo, C., & Nelson, D. (2002, May). Center for Outcomes and Research Education (CORE) outcomes research symposium: Paving a path to evidence based intervention research. Center for Outcomes and Research Education symposium presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Miami, FL.

 

Helfrich, C.A., Collins, L., Carey, D., Townsend, S., & Hollins, N. (2002, May). Development and use of a school-based psychosocial assessment. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Miami, FL.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Aviles, A. (2002, April). Longitudinal service use of domestic violence survivors: A two-year study. Paper presented at the meeting of the MCDV 2002: First National Conference on Medical Care and Domestic Violence, Dallas, TX.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Gorde, M. (2002, April). Service needs of domestic violence victims. Paper presented at the meeting of the MCDV 2002: First National Conference on Medical Care and Domestic Violence, Dallas, TX.

 

Helfrich, C.A. & Collins, L. (2001, November). Occupational Therapy Psychosocial Assessment of Learning (OT PAL) training workshop. Workshop conducted at the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, South Holland, IL.

 

Kielhofner, G., Hammel, J. & Helfrich, C.A. (2001, April). Mentoring occupational therapy researchers within a community of scholars. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

 

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