- Impact of trauma on clients/patient coping mechanisms
- Impact of provider social attitudes and myth adherence on clinical outcomes
- Impact of stress and adversity on providers and their decision making
- Focus on well-being of family units during and post complex trauma exposure
Stephen DiDonato, PhD, LPC
Professor
Assistant Dean, Faculty Engagement and Development
Professor
Assistant Dean, Faculty Engagement and Development
RESEARCH & CLINICAL INTERESTS
Education
- PhD, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, International Psychology (2017)
- MS, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Counseling/Clinical Psychology (2012)
- Certification, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Therapist, TFCBT.org (2012)
- Certification, Child and Family Trauma Secondary Intervention, Yale University (2012)
Most Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Creation of a Novel Virtual Reality Simulation to Increase Nursing Skills in Management of Workplace Violence
- Interprofessional Simulation Learning Using Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Counseling Students
- An Innovative Trauma-Informed Care Curriculum for Nurse Practitioners
- Implementation and Outcomes of the Trauma Ambassadors Program: A Case Study of Trauma-Informed Youth Leadership Development
- Exploring Medical Student Experiences of Trauma in the Emergency Department: Opportunities for Trauma-informed Medical Education
LICENSURE
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
FUNDING
- 2024-2027, DiDonato, S. (PI), Ryan, J., Hand, D., McLaughlin, K., Bellot, J., & Gannon, M. (Co-I’s) Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) PCSS-U Project TINES (Trauma-Informed Nursing Education on Substance Use)
- 2022-2024, DiDonato, S. (PI), Banegas, A., Jimenez, L., & Felter, J. (Co-I’s) Caroline A. Buck Foundation. Transformational Support Grant Standardized Trauma-Informed Resource Parent Pre-Certification Training Curriculum
- 2022-2023, DiDonato, S. (PI), Banegas, A., Jimenez, L., & Felter, J. (Co-I’s), Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Standardized Trauma-Informed Resource Parent Pre-Certification Training Curriculum
- 2022-2023, Co-PI, Thomas Scattergood Foundation Jefferson Trauma Education Center Development
- 2022-2023, Co-PI, Thomas Jefferson University SEED Grant Perinatal Support Needs of Women in Maternal OUD Treatment
- 2021-2022, Co-PI, Stratton Foundation Primary Stakeholder Evaluation of Acute Care Induction Period Women Entering Substance Use Treatment
- 2019-2020, Investigator, Methodist Hospital Foundation Fortifying Furness: Building Capacity to Address the Trauma-Related Needs of Students
Selected AWARDS & HONORS
- 2022-2023, Fellow, Jefferson Smart & Healthy Cities Fellowship: Designing a center of excellence for urban child welfare in Peru, Thomas Jefferson University