Latest Research

New Professional Development and Support Program Launching April 2023
An 8-week online program for helping professionals that work in mental healthcare and religious leadership will launch this April as Read more

Research Wrap Up of 2022
November and December were busy months for the Danielsen's research team! Below are some highlights to round out a very Read more

Coming Soon – Study on Cultural Humility
This study, led by Research Trainee, Elise Choe, found that a subgroup of clients showed increases in both cultural humility Read more

DI Trainee’s Dissertation Published
Current Danielsen Institute Trainee, Dr. Libby Ruffing, investigated pornography related distress, relationship satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction in a large sample Read more

Published Findings of Social Justice Longitudinal Study
Now available online, this study reveals quite a stark contrast between religious connections to compassion versus authoritarianism. The introduction to Read more

Forthcoming article on differentiation of self and cultural competence
A body of research now shows connections between the relational development of differentiation and cultural competence. Josh Hook (U. North Read more

Coming Soon: Article on group therapy and positive psychology
The research team at the Danielsen Institute is grateful to Cheri Marmarosh (George Washington U.) who invited several of our Read more

Danielsen Institute Research Presented at APA 2022
Five Danielsen Institute research team members presented research and offered continuing education units at the most recent American Psychological Association Read more

The Proposed Kingian Neuro-Relational Theory
Danielsen staff contributed to a co-authored article now in print with the Journal of Black Psychology. Led by Dr. Dorneshia Read more

NOW IN PRINT: Findings from Virtual Chaplain Support Groups during Height of COVID-19
The Danielsen Institute's research team partnered with The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab to pilot a virtual practice-based intervention for chaplains during Read more