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Research Interests
Increasing and maintaining happiness and well-being
Suicide assessment and treatment planning training and competence
Teaching evidence-based relationship factors to master's level mental health professionals
The effectiveness of parenting consultations
Teaching Experience
COUN 195: The Art and Science of Happiness
PSYX 430: Counseling Theories in Context
COUN 510: Introduction to Counseling
COUN 511: Counseling Theories and Techniques
COUN 620: Advanced Counseling Theories
COUN 685: Doctoral Internship
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Psychology, Oregon State University
Doctorate, Clinical Psychology, University of Montana
Master, Clinical Psychology, University of Montana
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Broadening and amplifying the effects of positive psychology courses on college student well-being, mental health, and physical health
Salois, D., Sommers-Flanagan, J., Mumbauer-Pisano, J. & Reed, B. D., Nov 2025, In: Journal of American College Health. 73, 9, p. 3345-3349 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Scaling Up, While Drilling Down: Effects of a Personalized Positive Psychology Course on College Student and Older Adult Mental Health
Sommers-Flanagan, J., Ryan, R., Mumbauer-Pisano, J., Salois, D. & Palmer, C., Feb 19 2025, In: Journal of Adult Development. 33, 1, p. 68-79 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Clinical Interviewing (7th ed.)
Sommers-Flanagan, J. & Sommers-Flanagan, R., 2024, John Wiley Sons Incorporated.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Competence and the strengths-based approach to suicide assessment and treatment.
Sommers-Flanagan, J. & Sommers-Flanagan, R., 2024, In G. Corey, M. Corey, and C. Corey, Ethics in the helping professions (11th ed).. CengageResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Effects of a single-session, online, experiential happiness workshop on graduate student mental health and wellness
Sommers-Flanagan, J., Mumbauer-Pisano, J., Salois, D. & Byrne, K., May 28 2024, In: Journal of Humanistic Counseling. 63, 3, p. 253-268 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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