Discipline Coordinator for Social Work, David Derezotes, PhD

Dr. Derezotes is a Professor in the College of Social Work, University of Utah and Chair of the Practice and Mental Health programs at the College. He has many publications relating to practice with children and families. His textbook Advanced generalist social work practice (2000, Sage) has been recognized as a guide to practitioners who are integrating traditional and emerging methods. In Revaluing social work (2003, Love Publishing) he discusses implications of emerging science and technology for social work practice. His latest textbook Spiritually oriented social work (Allyn & Bacon, 2006) provides integrated methods for working with children and families at risk. Dr. Derezotes is a valuable resource to vulnerable populations in the community: he is Clinical Supervisor at the Indian Walk-In Center and has served as the Clinical Director of the Pacific Resource Center. His current projects include the publication of a book on Peace and Conflict Studies, a study on life span spiritual maturity, and the development of dialogue trainings in the new International Practice and the Peace and Conflict Studies programs on campus. Dr. Derezotes also serves in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with children, adolescents, couples, and families.