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picture Dr. Maureen Kenny is currently a Professor at Florida International University's College of Education. She teaches in the Counselor Education Program in the Department of Leadership & Professional Studies.




Ph.D. - NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
Clinical Psychology
Sept. 1994

M.S. - NOVA UNIVERSITY Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Psychology
March 1991

B.A. - RUTGERS COLLEGE New Brunswick, N.J.
Psychology
May 1989

Certificate - NOVA UNIVERSITY POST DOCTORAL
INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS

One Year Pre-Doctoral Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program
June 1993




FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, Florida

College of Education
Professor August 2009-Present
Associate Professor April 2002- August 2009
Assistant Professor May 1997-April 2002
Visiting Professor August 1995-April 1997

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Post Doctoral Fellowship, Adjunct Faculty
September 1994- August 1995

CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Miami, Florida
Clinical Internship - APA Approved
September 1993 -August 1994

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Private Practice in Psychology January 1995- January 1997

NOVA UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Program Coordinator May 1992 - August 1993

CHILD CARE CONNECTION Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Child Therapy Counselor May 1991 - May 1993

NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Miami, Fl. Practicum Student September 1991- August 1992

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT
COUNSELING CENTER
Miami, Fl
Practicum Student August 1990 - July 1991

NOVA UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Coral Springs, Fl
Case Manager September 1989 - May 1990

CORAL RIDGE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Mental Health Assistant September 1991 - January 1992

INSTITUTE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HACKENSACK MEDICAL CENTER Hackensack, NJ
Student Intern May 1988 - August 1988

LAURIE NEURODEVELOPMENTAL INSTITUTE, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON HOSPITAL New Brunswick, NJ
Child Therapeutic Assistant September 1988 - May 1989

56 PLACE PEER COUNSELING CENTER New Brunswick, NJ
Peer Counselor September 1985- May 1989

NOVA UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC, AND PROGRAM FOR THE SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Research Coordinator September 1989 - May 1992
September 1994 - August 1995

ALCOHOL BEHAVIOR RESEARCH LABORATORY
Piscataway, N.J.
Research Assistant September 1988 - May 1989

Wurtele, S, & Kenny, M. (2009). Preventing online sexual victimization of youth. The Journal of Behavior Analysis of Offender and Victim Treatment and Prevention

Kenny, M., McEachern, A. & Aluede, O. (2009). A Comparison of Counseling Students' Needs in the United States and Nigeria' Australian Journal of Guidance and Counseling,19(1), 41-55.

Kenny, M. & McEachern, A. (2009). Children's self-concept: A multicultural comparison. Professional School Counselor, 12(3), 207-212.

Kenny, M. (2009). Child sexual abuse prevention: Psychoeducational groups for preschoolers and their parents. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 34 (1), 1-19.

Wurtele, S., Moreno, T. & Kenny, M. (2008). Evaluation of a sexual abuse prevention workshop for parents of young children, Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 1 (4), 331-340.

Kenny, M. & Wurtle, S. (2008). Preschoolers' knowledge of genital terminology: A comparison of English and Spanish speakers. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 3(4), 345-354.

Kenny, M. Thakkar-Kolar, R., Ryan, E., Runyon, M., & Capri, V. (2008) Child sexual abuse: From prevention to self-protection. Child Abuse Review, 17(1), 36-54.

Mathews, B. & Kenny, M. (2008). Mandatory reporting legislation in the United States, Canada and Australia: A cross-jurisdictional review of key features, differences and issues. Child Maltreatment, 13(1), 50-63

Kenny, M.. Thakkar-Kolar, R., Ryan, E., Runyon, M., & Capri, V. (2008) Child sexual abuse: From prevention to self-protection. Child Abuse Review, 17(1), 36-54.

McEachern, A., Alude, O. & Kenny, M. (2008). Emotional abusee in the classroom: Implications and interventions for counselors. Journal of Counseling and Development, 32(2), 165-177.

Kenny,M. & McEachern, A. (2007). Family environment in Hispanic college females with a history of childhood sexual abuse Journal of Childhood Sexual Abuse, 16(3), 19-3.

Kenny, M. (2007). Web-based training in child maltreatment for future mandated reporters. Child Abuse & Neglect, 31, 671-678.

McEachern, A & Kenny, M. (2007). A transition group for high school students with disabilities, Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 32(2), 165-177.

Kenny, M. (2006). An integrative therapeutic approach to the treatment of a depressed American Indian client.Clinical Case Studies, 5, 37-52.

Aluede, O., McEachern, A. & Kenny, M. (2005). Counseling in Nigeria and the United States of America: Contrasts and similarities. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 27(3), 369-380.

Kenny, M., McEachern, A. & Aluede, O. (2005). Female bullying: Prevention and counseling interventions. Journal of Social Science, 8, 13-19.

McEachern, A., Kenny, M., Blake, E., & Aluede, O. (2005). Bullying in the schools: International variations in school bullying. Journal of Social Science, 8, 51-58.

Alvarez, K., Kenny, M., Donohue, B., & Carpin, K. (2005). Why are professionals failing to initiate mandated reports of child maltreatment and are there any empirically based training programs to assist professionals in the reporting process. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 9(5), 563-578.

Alvarez, K., Donohue, B., Kenny, M., Cavanagh, N. & Romero, V. (2005). The process and consequences of reporting child maltreatment:A brief overview for professionals in the mental health field. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 10(3), 311-331.

Kenny, M. (2004). Teachers' attitudes toward and knowledge of child maltreatment. Child Abuse & Neglect, 28, 1311-1319.

Kenny, M. & McEachern (2004). Bullying behavior: A form of peer abuse, rejection and school violence. Dimensions in Counseling, 32(1), 107.

Kenny, M. & McEachern, A. (2004). Trends: Telephone counseling: Are offices becoming obsolete. Journal of Counseling and Development, 82, 199-203.

Gans, A., Kenny, M., & Ghany, D. (2003). Comparing the self-concept of students with and without learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 36(3), 287-295.

Kenny, M. & McEachern, A. (2002). Reporting of suspected child abuse: A pilot comparison of middle and high school counselors and principals. Journal of Childhood Sexual Abuse, 11(2), 59-76.

Kelly, D., Faust, J., Runyon, M. & Kenny, M. (2002) Behavior patterns in sexually abused children of depressed and non-depressed mothers. Journal of Family Violence, 17(2), 107-116.

Runyon, M. & Kenny. M. (2002). Relationship of attributional style, depression and post-trauma distress among children who suffered physical or sexual abuse. Child Maltreatment,7(3) 254-264.

Kenny. M. (2002). Compliance with mandated child abuse reporting: Comparing physicians and teachers. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 34(1), 9-23.

McEachern, A. & Kenny. M. (2002). A comparison of family environment among white, (non-Hispanic), Hispanic, and African American Carribean Groups. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 30(1), 40-58.

Kenny. M. (2001) Child Abuse Reporting: Teachers perceived deterrents. Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 25, 81-92

Kenny, M. & McEachern, A. (2000) Prevalence and characteristics of childhood sexual abuse in multiethnic college students. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 9(2), 57-70.

Kenny, M. (2000) Working with children of divorce and their families. Psychotherapy, 37(3), 228-239.

Kenny, M. & Winick, C. (2000) An integrative approach to play therapy with an autistic child. The International Journal of Play Therapy, 9(1), 11-33.

Kenny, M.C. & McEachern, A. (2000). Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Factors in Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Selected Review of the Literature. Clinical Psychology Review, 20(7), 905-922.

Kenny, M. (1998). Child abuse reporting: The clinician's dilemma. The Journal for the Professional Counselor., 15(2), 7-16.

Blitzer, L., Atchison-Nevel, D., Kenny, M., & McGee-Brown, M. (1998). An examination of the use of acupuncture's extraordinary vessels on major depression: A pilot investigation. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

Kenny, M. & Runyon, M. (1998). Eating disturbances among Hispanic, African-American, and Caucasian college students. Higher Education Abstracts, 34 (1), 26.

Faust, J., Kenny, M.C., & Runyon, M. (1997). Differences in family functioning of sexually abused vs. non-abused enuretics. Journal of Family Violence, 12, (4), 405-416.

Kenny, M.C. & Faust, J. (1997) Mother-Child Agreement on Self-Report of Anxiety in Abused Children. Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 11 (5), 463-472.

Kenny, M.C. & Lane, R.C. (1997). Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A psychogenic approach. Psychotherapy In Private Practice, 16(2), 45-58.

Kenny, M.C. & Lane, R.C. (1996). Memoirs of a drug abusing prostitute: Dynamics and treatment considerations in a case of intergenerational child abuse. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 26(4), 361-378.

Faust, J., Runyon, M., & Kenny, M. (1995) Family variables associated with the onset and impact of childhood sexual abuse. Clinical Psychology Review, 15(5), pp 443-456

Unreferred Publications

Sosa, M., Kenny, M, & Wurtele, S. (in press). Child sexual abuse: Prevention efforts. Florida Psychologist.

Kenny, M. & Peluso, P. (Feb 2009) ACA publications committee creates values statement,
Counseling Today. 50-53.

Paiz, W. & Kenny, M. (2007). The Baker Act Law: Historical findings and current implementation. Florida Psychologist, 58 (2) 11-12.

Kenny, M. & Grobman, S. (2007). Disordered eating patterns: Understanding male clients. Florida Psychologist, 58 (1) 6-7.

Kenny, M. (2005). On line therapy: Technology and private practice, Florida Psychologist,
56(2), 16.

Kenny, M. (2005). Update on interpersonal violence: A self-study course/Continuing education (1 credit) The Florida Psychological Association.

Kenny, M. (2005). On line therapy: Technology and private practice, Florida Psychologist, 56(2), 16-20.

Kenny, M. & Winick, C. (2003). Reporting allegations of sexual abuse that occur within the context of child custody evaluations, The Florida Psychologist, 54(2), 12-13.

Kenny, M. (2003). Child abuse: Child sexual offenders and the Florida law, The Florida Psychologist, 54(1), 12-14.

Kenny, M. (2002). Florida Law and child abuse reporting: Implications for psychologists, The Florida Psychologist, 53(3), 10-11.

Callahan, D., Kenny, M. & Levinson. L. (1999). Looking forward by going back. The Florida Psychologist 50, (5), 20-21.

Kenny, M. (1999) Abuse in Families- Domestic Violence. Continuing Education Home Study Course (1 credit). The Florida Psychological Association.

Kenny, M. (1999) Childhood Psychopathology: A Historical Perspective. Children, Adolescent, and Family Division of the FPA Newsletter, June 1999, 1-2.

Kenny, M. (1999). Teachers and child abuse reporting. Bridges, XIX (2), 1-3.

Kenny, M. (1998). Reporting suspected child abuse: The psychologist's dilemma. The Florida Psychologist, 49(3), 24-3.

Kenny, M. (1997). Confidentiality with Minors. The Florida Psychologist, 48(3), 22-32.

Books

Moursand, J. & Kenny, M. (2002) The process of counseling and psychotherapy (4th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Book Chapters

Kenny, M. (2009) Parenting Styles. In ACA Encyclopedia of Counseling. (Ed.) p. 390-391 Arlington, VA: American Counseling Association.

Kenny, M. (2008). Bill W. In G. Fisher (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery. (pp. 123- 125). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Kenny, M. (2008). Alcoholics Anonymous. In G. Fisher (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery. (pp. 36-39). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Kenny, M. (2008) Graduate Counseling Students Success Counseling Undergraduate Students as Clients: A Model For Training. In J. Patterson & I. Lipschitz (Eds.) Psychological Counseling Research Focus (pp. 59-70). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.

Kenny, M., Alvarez, K., Donohue, B. & Winick, C. (2008). Overview of behavioral assessment with adults. In M. Hersen and J.Rosqvist (Eds). Handbook of psychological,assessment,caseconceptualization and treatment. (pp 3-25). New York: John Wiley and Sons.

Runyon, M., Kenny, M., Berry, E., Deblinger, E. & Brown, E. (2006). Etiology and surveillance of child maltreatment. In J. Lutzker (Ed.). (pp. 23-47) Violence Prevention, Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Winick, C. & Kenny, M. (2000). Risk Assessment in domestic violence. In D. Sandhu (Ed.), Faces of Violence: Psychological Correlates, Concepts and Harm Reduction Strategies(pp. 319-336). New York: Nova Science Publishers.

Gregg, G. & Kenny, M. (1999) Adolescent rape. In P. Carroll (Ed.) Using Literature to Help Troubled Teenagers Cope With Societal Pressures (pp. 111-126). Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.

McEachern, A. & Kenny, M. (1999). Sexual Abuse in Asian and Pacific Islander Populations: Current Research and Counseling Implications. In D. Sandhu (Ed.), Asian and Pacific Islander Americans: Issues and Concerns for Counseling and Psychotherapy (pp. 319-336). Commack, New York: Nova Science Publishers.

Kenny, M. (1998). Beginning the interview and confidentiality. In M. Hersen & V. VanHasselt (Eds.), Basic Interviewing: A Practical Guide for Counselor and Clinicians (pp. 23-40). New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Suicide across the life span: Implications for counselors. Journal of Counseling and Development, 84(3), 382-383.

Mass truama and violence: Helping families and children cope. Journal of Trauma Practice, 3(3), 91-94.

Ego States: Theory and Therapy. Journal of Trauma Practice, 1(2), 101-102.

The Abused Child: Psychodynamic Understanding and Treatment (2000), Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice, 1(1), 118-120.

Benshoff, J. & Janikowski, T.(1999). The Rehabilitation model of substance abuse counseling.

Brothers, B. (1999) Couples therapy in managed care: Facing the crisis. Inside cover review.

Depression: A Cognitive Therapy Approach (1999), Counselor Education and Supervision., 39 (2), 156-159.

Research Grants

Kenny, M. (2009-2010). KLAS: Kids Learning About Safety, Funded by the Children's Trust, Miami, Florida. $150,000.

Kenny, M. (2008-2009). Parents as Teachers of Safety, Funded by the Children's Trust, Miami, Florida. $190,589.

Kenny, M. (2007-2008). Keeping Kids Safe:Phase II. A Primary Prevention Program for Preschool Children and Their Families. Funded by the Chidren's Trust, August 2007, $190,589.

Kenny, M. (2006-2007). Keeping Kids Safe: A Primary Prevention Program for Preschool Children and Their Families. Funded by the Chidren's Trust, March 2006, $270,000.

Kenny, M. & Hagedorn, B. (2006). Teaching Signs of Psychopathology Using a Video and Non-Video Approach: A Study of Student Learning Preferences. Academy of the Art of Teaching , Teaching Enhancement Mini Grant, Fall 2006. $879

Kenny, M. (2003). Self-concept in a multicultural school population. Funded by the College of Education, Florida International University, Dean's Grant, Spring 2003, $3,020.

Kenny, M. (2002) Academy for the Art of Teaching Enhancement Travel Mini Grant. Attendance at Play Therapy Summer Institute, $893, Summer 2002.

Kenny, M. (2002) On Line Training for Education Students in Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse. Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology, PT-3. Summer 2002. $2,500.

Kenny, M. (2000) Comparing the Self esteem of students with learning disabilities and thier non-learning disabled peers. Funded by the College of Education, Dean's Grant, Fall 2000.

Kenny, M. A National Study of Child Abuse Reporting Among School Professionals. (1999) Funded by the College of Education, Florida International University, Dean's Grant, $4,875. Spring 1999.

Kenny, M. (1998) Risk Factors in the Families of Sexually Abused Females. Funded by the Florida International University, Office of the Provost, FIU Foundation. $9, 511. Summer A 1998.

Convention Presentations

Dr. Kenny presents paper on eating disorders at the International Congress of Psychology.

Stockholm, Sweden,
July 2000

 

Dr. Maureen Kenny, Maria Santacruz and Jonelle Dougery presenting at the Florida Counseling Association Annual Convention

Miami, Florida November 2009


Kenny, M. (2009, December) The ups and downs of marriage: A review of relationship research. Dade County Psychological Association. Miami, Florida



Kenny, M., Santacruz. M. & Dougery, J. (2009). Prevention and education of child sexual abuse with Hispanic families in a group setting. Paper presented at the Florida Counseling Association Annual Convention, Miami, Florida.

Kenny, M. (2009, November). Domestic Violence. Paper presented at the Florida Counseling Association Annual Convention, Miami, Florida.

Kenny, M. (August 2009). Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse With Young Children and Their Parents National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Prevention, New Orleans, LA. (Invited Address)

Wurtele, S. & Kenny, M.C. (August 2009). How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex Without Blushing: Helping Parents with Sexuality Education. National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Prevention, New Orleans, LA. (Invited Address)

Kenny, M. (July 2009) Childhood Sexual Abuse: Understanding and Preventing the Epidemic. Florida Psychological Association, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Kenny, M., Wurtele, S., & Runyon, M. (June 2009) Prevention Programs: Parent and Child Focused Approaches-Symposium for the American Profession Association of the Abuse of Children, Atlanta, Georgia.

Wilson, L., Wurtele, S. K., & Kenny, M.C. (April, 2009). Prevention of childhood injuries. Poster presented at the Sixth Annual Colorado Springs Undergraduate Research Forum, Colorado Springs, CO.

Kenny, M. (March 2009) Child Sexual Abuse Prevention with Hispanic Families, American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kenny, M. (November, 2008) Toward prevention of childhood sexual abuse: Preschoolers' knowledge of genital body parts. Faculty Council Workshop Series. Florida International University.

Matthews, B. & Kenny, M. (2008, September) An Analysis of Mandatory Reporting Legislation in the USA, Canada and Australia: Features, Differences and Issues for Legislators. Paper presented at the XVIIth ISPCAN (The International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, Hong Kong, China.

Kenny, M. & Wurtele, S. (2008, April). Toward prevention of childhood sexual abuse: Preschoolers' knowledge of genital body parts. Paper presented at the College of Education Research Conference, Miami, Florida.

Kenny, M. (2008, February). SAFE: Sexual abuse family education group work. Paper presented at the Association of Specialists in Group Work Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, Florida.

McEachern, A. & Kenny, M. (2007). Assisting high school students with disabilites: A critical time for transition. American Rehabilitation Counseling Assocation Annual Conference, November, 2007. Tampa, Florida.

McEachern, A., Kenny, M. & Hagedorn, W. B. (2005) Legal, Ethical and Boundary Issues. Preconvention Workshop. Florida Counseling Association Annual Convention, November, 2005. Orlando, Florida.

Kenny, M. & McEachern, A. (2005) Tricks of Play Therapy. Florida Counseling Association Annual Convention, November, 2005. Orlando, Florida.

Kenny, M. & McEachern, A. (2002) A Multicultural Analysis of Childrens' Self-Concept. Florida Educational Research Association. November, 2005. Miami, Florida.

McEachern, A., Kenny, M., Aluede, O. & Blake, E. (2005). School bulling: A review of international studies. American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, April 2005.

Kenny, M. (2004). Child maltreatment training for professionals: Introducing the web. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Hawaii, July 2004.

Foley, J., Garcia, J., Dorfman, W., Aupont, M., Kenny, M. & Van Sickle,(2004). Forwarding psychology's future: Involving students with community and legislative advocacy. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Hawaii, July 2004.

McEachern, A. & Kenny, M. (2004). Learning disabilities: Issues, counseling, and advocacy strategies for the rehabilitation counselor. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO. .

Milner, J., Kenny, M. & Shaprio, D. (2003). Risk factors and evaluation of child physical abuse: Advanced workshops for the advanced psychologist. Broward and Palm Beach Psychological Associations. November, 2003. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Kenny, M. (2003). The ABC's of Play Therapy: Helping Children Change Through Play. 14th Annual Family Central Conference. October, 2003. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Kenny, M. (2003). Training Future Educators to Identify and Report Child Abuse Using Technology. Florida Association of Teacher Educators. October, 2003. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Kenny, M., Blitzer, L. & Athinson-Nevel, D. (2003). The treatment of major depressive disorder with acupuncture. American Psycholigical Association Annual Convention, August 2003, Toronto, Canada.

Kenny, M. & McEachern, A. (2003). Childhood sexual abuse in Hispanic females. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, July 2003, Orlando, Florida.

Kenny, M. (2003). Web based training module for child abuse reporting. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, July 2003, Orlando, Florida.

Kenny, M. & Diaz-Falco, M. (2003).ESE Student's attitudes toward inclusion. Annual Children's Mental Health Conference Linking Forces, May 2003, Miami, Florida.

Kenny, M. & Herrera, I. (2003). Using technology to train counselors to identify and report child abuse. FIU Annual College of Education Research Conference, Technology Poster Session, April, 2003. Miami, Florida.

Kenny, M. & McEachern, A. (2002) Play Therapy: Helping Children Achieve Emotionally. Florida Counseling Association Annual Convention, November, 2002. Daytona Beach, Florida.

McEachearn, A. & Kenny, M. (2002) Learning Disabilities: Counseling Issues and Implications. Florida Counseling Association Annual Convention, November, 2002. Daytona Beach, Florida

Kenny, M. & Diaz-Falco, M. (2002). Students in Inclusive Settings: Research Findings on Their Perceptions, Attitudes, and Preferences. International Child and Adolescent Conference: Programming for the Needs of Children and Youth With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, XI, November, 2002, Miami, Florida.

Callahan, D., Bacher, N., Bernstein, A., Shir, J., Kenny, M. Winick, C., & & Zimmerman, M. (2002). This Wasn't Talked About In Graduate School: Mentoring the Young Psychologist. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, August 2002, Chicago, Illinois.

Winick, C. & Kenny, M.(2002) Working with families of divorce: Understanding and conducting child custody evaluations and psychotherapy with children from divorced homes. Florida Psychological Association, June, 2002, St. Petersburg , Fl.

Kenny, M. & Duarte, B. (2002) Identifying and treating abused children: A muliticultural perspective. Annual Children's Mental Health Conference Linking Forces, May, 2002, Miami, Fl.

Kenny, M.(2001) Counseling children of divorce. Florida Counseling Association Annual Convention, November 2001, Tampa, Fl.

Kenny, M.(2001) Improving the self concept of children with EH, SED and LD. Annual Children's Mental Health Conference Linking Forces, May, 2001, Miami, Fl.

Gans, A. & Kenny, M.(2000) Comparing the Self esteem of students with learning disabilities and thier non-learning disabled peers: Clincial and research implications: Florida Counseling Association, November 2000,Daytona Beach, Fl.

Runyon, M. & Kenny, M. (2000). Differences in the post-trauma distress and attributional style for physically and sexually abused children. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, July 2000, Chicago, Illinois.

Runyon, M. & Kenny, M. (2000). Comparison of post-removal emotional adjustment of children in relative and non-relative care. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, July 2000, Chicago, Illinois.

Kenny, M. & Runyon, M. (2000) Relationship between child abuse, eating patterns, and psychopathology in ethnically diverse college women. XXVII International Congress of Psychology, Stockholm, Sweden.

Kenny, M. & Runyon, M.(2000) Eating disturbances, health, life stressors, and sexuality issues among college males. XXVII International Congress of Psychology, Stockholm, Sweden.

Kenny, M. (2000). Mandated child abuse reporting: A cultural perspective. Second Annual Psychology and Education Conference, FIU, North Miami, Fl. March 2000.

Blitzer, L., Kenny, M. & Atchison-Nevel, D. (2000) Using acupuncture's extraordinary vessels to treat major depression. 2000 Conference on Qualitative Research in Education.

Kenny, M. (1999). Variables affecting child abuse reporting: Comparing physicians and teachers. American Psychological Association, Annual Convention, Boston, MA, August, 1999.

Runyon, M. & Kenny, M. (1999). Eating disturbances and child abuse history in ethnically diverse college women. American Psychological Association, Annual Convention, Boston, MA, 1999.

Kenny, M. & Runyon, M. (1999) Eating disorders in women: Current trends among cultures. Sixteenth Annual Women's History Month Conference. Florida International University, Miami, Florida, March 1999.

Blitzer, L., Atchison-Nevel, D., Kenny, M. & McGee-Brown, S. (Accepted). An examination of the use of acupuncture's extraordinary vessels on major depression: A pilot investigation. Alternative Therapies Symposium, New York: March 1999.

Runyon, M. & Kenny, M. (1999) Self esteem, depression, and eating disorders among female college students with a history of child abuse. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, June 1999, San Antonio, Texas.

Invited Addresses and CE Conferences Given

Moderator for Smith Lecture Series, COE, October 2005. Feast or Famine. Florida International University.

Kenny, M., & Winick, C. (2002). Domestic Violence. North Central Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association.

Kenny, M. (October, 1999) The Therapeutic Power of Play Therapy. Miami Institute of Psychology. Miami, Florida.

Kenny, M. (October, 1999). Women and eating disorders. Florida Counseling Association, Dade Counseling Chapter. Miami, Florida.

Kenny, M. (July, 1999). Current Research in Eating Disorders in Culturally Diverse Women. Florida Psychological Association, Womens' Issues Division. West Palm Beach, Florida.

Kenny, M. (October, 1998). The Power of Play Therapy. Dade Counseling Association, Miami, Florida.

Graduate

  • MHS 6802 Personality Theories
  • MHS 6427 Adult Psychopathology
  • MHS 5400 Counseling Skills and Theories
  • MHS 6411 Advanced Counseling and Consultation
  • MHS 5460 Crisis Counseling Counseling
  • SDS 6411 Children and Adolescents
  • MHS 6700 Legal Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling

Undergraduate

  • EDP 3004 Introduction to Educational Psychology

Dr. Cox (L) , President of Florida Psychological Assocation and Dr. Ron Seifer, President of the Child and Family Division of the FPA, present Dr. Kenny with the Outstanding Member of the Year Award at the FPA Annual Convention in St. Petersburg Florida, July 2000.

Faculty Senate Research Award, Florida International University, Fall 2002

Legislative Affairs and Public Policy Board Chapter Representative of the Year. Florida Psychological Association, 2002

Outstanding Alumni, Celebration of Excellence, Nova Southeastern University, January 2001.

Child, Adolescent and Family Division - Outstanding Member, Florida Psychological Association, 2000

Early Career Contributions to Psychology, Florida Psychological Association, 1997

Creative Marketing Award, Florida Psychological Association, 2000

Presidential Achievement Award, Broward County Psychological Assoc., December 1998

Florida International University Sponsored Research Award, Summer 1998

Florida International University Merit Award, 1998, 1999

Florida International University, College of Education, Dean's Grant, Research Award, Spring 1999, Fall 2002